5 Reasons You Need to Attend a Makeup Masterclass

Why You Need to Attend a Makeup Masterclass

5 Reasons to Attend a Makeup Masterclass

Whether you’re aiming to improve your skills as a makeup artist or you’re just starting your career, attending a makeup masterclass will benefit you because there are courses specifically designed to help you reach your full potential. Whether you attend a five-day or a 10-day course, you’ll learn a lot by simply taking notes and asking questions.

If you’re having second thoughts about attending a course, here are a few reasons to convince you:

1. You will learn from the best.

If you want to be the best, you have to learn from the best. And you won’t get that from just watching makeup tutorials or vlogs on YouTube. You won’t get that from just reading beauty tips, no matter how many books or magazines you read.

The best masterclasses in the makeup industry are hosted by the top makeup artists of their country. So whatever city our country you’re in, you’ll get lessons from the most sought-after beauty professionals. They’ll share their expertise and you’ll learn their techniques by simply listening. Their lessons are aimed to create a new batch of artists that share the same passion they have.

They’re passing their batons to you so you should take everything in and know it by heart. Learning from the best will give you an edge in the industry you’re in or you want to belong in.

2. You’ll expand your knowledge.

In any class you attend, you’ll learn a new trick or two that you’re not aware of, which many makeup artists are doing. You’ll learn about the latest concepts as well as the latest trends, as well as develop the skill to identify upcoming trends.

If you’re looking for inspiration, you’ll know where to find them. You’ll also boost your confidence by learning how to apply makeup like a pro. You’ll get an idea of what products to use during the demos, and you can either opt to use those to or you can get recommendations after the courses.

Boost your confidence by learning how to apply makeup.

Apart from these, you can also learn about career discipline. In the beauty industry, it’s not all about techniques, and skills, and up-to-date products; it’s also about having the discipline to take your career to the next level. So, you’ll learn about the right mindset and goal setting too.

3. You can do practice makeup and get professional guidance and feedback.

After all the makeup tips, tutorials and lessons, you’ll be given the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned. Doing practice makeup is common even for people who simply watch tutorials online or read beauty blogs. But what makes it different is if you do it in a masterclass, you’ll get guidance and feedback from a professional. If you think you’re an expert in contouring, you might find there’s a thing or two you can improve according to an expert.

Do you want to learn how to do a smokey eye? Don’t hesitate to ask. You’ll be guided and taught by a pro. Do you use a certain product for highlighting? You’ll know if it’s the right choice during these practice sessions. After applying every product you’re familiar with and doing your signature makeup, get feedback and make sure you take note of every criticism to make sure you do better work in the future.

4. You’ll get the inspiration you need.

Masterclasses taught by top makeup artists are truly an inspiration because they share their knowledge and experiences that made them internationally recognized artists. Their reputation alone will inspire you to be the best you can be. Learning about their techniques and style will inspire you to develop one of your own; one that will earn you your spot in the industry; one that will help you get recognized.

In the classes, they’ll teach you how to replicate the looks they create, and they’ll assist you in finding your own inspiration as well. They can do that by teaching you to expand your creativity and push your boundaries. They will encourage you to try new textures, test new mediums, or simply get out of your comfort zone. Doing all these things will help you find your inspiration along the way.

5. You’ll expand your network.

Masterclasses are attended by like-minded people. You’ll get to know people who you might work with in the future. You’ll know people who might introduce you to professional artists who can help you start up your career or give it a boost. You can make friends with fellow artists and learn a thing or two from each other.

If you get lucky, you can even get recommendations from some of them about other masterclasses that you might want to check out or stores that you might want to visit, or deals on makeup products that you don’t want to miss.

Attending makeup masterclasses is an investment you’d want to take because you’ll learn from the best so take advantage of the ones you can take.

Contributor: Toni Malt is the Middle East's leading international editorial makeup artist and the woman behind the highly anticipated Toni Malt Makeup Academy in the heart of Dubai, now training the next generation of key makeup artists. From minimalistic looks to freestyle artistic creations, Toni's creative work has been published in top international fashion magazines around the world including VOGUE, ELLE, L'Officiel, Marie Claire, Harper's BAZAAR, Grazia, and Cosmopolitan.