Makeup Artistry Categories

Makeup artists can work in various industries, including film, television, theatre, fashion, beauty, retail, and more. If you are unsure about where you want to take your career, OMA courses will help you choose. So by the time you graduate and become certified, you can launch your makeup career and start earning income doing what you love.

1. Bridal Industry: Bridal makeup artists cater to brides and their bridal parties, providing makeup services for weddings and related events. This industry encompasses bridal salons, wedding planners, photographers, and other professionals involved in the wedding industry.

2. Fashion and Beauty Industry:Students who choose to work in the fast paced and exciting world of fashion often rave about their new makeup careers in the fashion industry. Makeup artists play a crucial role in the fashion and beauty sectors, working with models, photographers, fashion designers, and beauty brands. This industry includes fashion shows, editorial shoots, beauty campaigns, cosmetic companies, and fashion magazines.

3. Film and Television Industry: Makeup artists are essential in the film and television world, creating makeup looks for actors, characters, and special effects. This industry includes movies, TV shows, commercials, music videos, and production companies.

4. Entertainment Industry: A majority of our students have shown an interest in working in the entertainment industry as a professional makeup artist. In the entertainment industry, makeup artists contribute to the entertainment industry by providing makeup services for performers, musicians, dancers, and celebrities. This industry includes live performances, concerts, theater productions, and award shows.

5. Retail/Cosmetics Industry: Many of our graduates are currently working in the service industry, which includes providing makeovers, as well as demonstrations, on how to properly apply makeup while using the best application techniques. Makeup artists play a significant role in the cosmetics industry, working with cosmetic brands, developing new products, providing demonstrations, and working as brand ambassadors or consultants. This industry includes makeup brands, cosmetic stores, and beauty retailers.

6. Education and Training Industry: Makeup artists also contribute to the education and training sector by becoming instructors, educators, or trainers in makeup schools, academies, and workshops. They share their expertise and knowledge to train aspiring makeup artists.

7. Bridal Retail Industry: In addition to providing makeup services, makeup artists may be involved in the retail side of the bridal industry, working with bridal boutiques, salons, or cosmetic retailers that specialize in bridal makeup products.

8. Special Effects and Prosthetics Industry: Makeup artists skilled in special effects and prosthetics work in industries such as film, television, theater, and theme parks. They create realistic illusions, creature effects, aging makeup, wounds, and other transformative looks.

9. Editorial and Publishing Industry: Makeup artists collaborate with photographers, stylists, and art directors for editorial shoots, fashion magazines, and other publishing projects. They create unique and artistic makeup looks that complement the overall visual concept.

10. Freelance and Self-Employment: Many of our students became freelance makeup artists, offering their services independently to clients for various occasions, such as weddings, special events, photo shoots, or personal makeup consultations.

Whether it's the fashion and beauty realm, the magical world of film and television, or the fast-paced entertainment industry, makeup artists bring their artistic talents and technical expertise to different industries.

The diverse makeup artistry industries offer exciting opportunities for professionals to showcase their skills and make their mark in the dynamic world of beauty and creativity.