How to Set Up a Perfect Makeup Station

When you first step into the world of makeup artistry, it is essential to have a well-organized makeup studio set up. Being a makeup artist sanitation is extremely important. Keeping your kit as well as your station clean and safe ensures a positive working environment. Trust that when a client sits in your chair, They are taking everything. Your client can tell when your hygiene is not on point. We will discuss How you can set up a makeup application, and how to keep the station clean and presentable for each client sit at your studio.  

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 In this exciting blog post, we’ll show you how to create the ultimate makeup station! Always joking and telling people that it is a science you want to make sure you are working effectively and efficiently so that way you are able to finish up your client on time and to be able to do so organization is key.

If you guys are going to look at locations for makeup studios and you have been doing a lot of research as far as what you need to start your business like what permits you need, what resellers license all those different things. So let to head out to do that if it is something that would work out for you and your business. Let’s dive in to find it.

Keep that in mind to make your salon easy to find. While selecting a location these are some things that are important for choosing the right location.

• It may be accessible by car
• Public transport would be easy 
• passerby

If your clients are the dedicated base that will be continuing to visit you. Then it is crucial to locate your salon somewhere they can easily reach out to you without too much hassle. 

If you are trying to grab people’s attention then make sure you are located on the main road. You may go with the busy area so they can easily see your business and may come to visit your studio for treatments. 

The kind of makeup you specialize in and the services you provide will help you decide on the best type of makeup studio to open. Working at a makeup counter involves creating looks and providing advice in a retail store. Moreover, services like bridal trials, makeovers, and makeup lessons may require a makeup studio. 

When setting up your ideal makeup station, start by selecting furniture and tools that promote an efficient workflow. You require a method of storage and wardrobe unit from the brand or you may go with local. If you go with the brand it would be completely customized and modified to fit your makeup. In this blog, we will share some tips and hacks with you about makeup, storage, or any storage you could ever want.  This unit would be perfect for you.

There is a little 3-cube organizer stand that you can use for electronics. You can store cameras, batteries, hair straighteners little things like bags, and also cords because they can make it messy. You need dedicated space for them.

If you are wondering about using a pullout tray organizer, usually used for jewelry, but also you may use it for a pounded products drawer.

For lipsticks, you need a deeper divider so you will have a complement divider and you stack them on top of each other to get a deeper drawer divider. That works perfectly, in this drawer you can place a lip liner and regular lipsticks like tube lipsticks. Try to organize them by color a little bit you will have different sections according to shades like nude section, darker nude part, berry shades, and red section, and then the lip liner is in front the middle so you can reach them easily 

 Just keep this in mind: having the right furniture and tools can really step up your workspace game and help your creativity and productivity as a makeup artist.

If you are a makeup artist definitely you have been getting creative with makeup. So for this, you need to understand how important the lighting is. Especially when you are a makeup artist. For anyone who does makeup, you know the importance of having quality light. With the quality of light, your makeup is not going to come out well. You won’t be able to see the intensity, won’t be able to tell the accuracy of colors, and symmetry, and you’re probably gonna end up looking a hot mess.

There are a few reasons you need a good quality light. First of all color accuracy you dont want to end up with lights that have an unwanted hue kind of like the first light you ever brought as a makeup artist that made everyone look green. Also, you wanna make sure you are able to change the light from daylight to tungsten. So that is a little bit more of a neutral color to a little bit of warmer color just in layman’s terms. Make sure that the light source is nicely diffused. 

How do you know it is a good-quality light?

You need to look at the CRI and that stands for the color rendering index. Essentially it’s the quality of the light and how close it is to actual daylight. So all you really need to know about CRI is that the lights you get should be above  90. You can use halos which are rated 95. 

If you are someone who is doing brides day in and day out. You know you are usually making them up in a really dark hotel room with the most terrible light you have ever seen. When you are working with the bride you don’t want to leave anything up to chance It is the biggest day of her life and she expects you to execute perfect makeup on her.

So what is great about the nan lights that are used to film the video is that first of all, they are shadowless. What that means is they are very diffused. It’s really flattering to the face. If you want to use them for videos it’s also a very nice even diffused light when you are applying makeup. When you are doing a gig in a really dark room and you bring a light. A light you are the professional who came prepared. 

The Nan light halo series actually has a bunch of different options like differences in size and your preference also what can be a little bit different is how you adjust the intensity of the light and the light color. Some have knobs and some actually have a touchpad where you just move your finger along so you can change it from daylight to tungsten, more intense to less intense. There is one that is RGB if you want to use different colors.

What really cool about nan light halos is that they also come with accessories. The two things are a phone holder and also a mirror. The mirror you can use if you are doing your own makeup it has one side a regular mirror and the other side a magnifying mirror so if you need to do any super details work that really great then for the phone holder you would love it. Because you can do someone’s makeup through your phone in there and take a timelapse video of this whole process like start to finish and then put that up on your social. 

One of the most important things if you want to grow and improve as a makeup artist is really looking at your own work with a critical eye and having these lights. This really allows you to take photos where you can see all the nitty gritty details and see if you could have done that wing liner a little bit better, you see a little space in her eyebrow that you could have to fill in a little bit better and it’s not about the being hard on yourself but it about the being honest with yourself and being able to see the imperfections that can be a little bit more perfect next time.  

To organize makeup we would recommend you go with an organization unit like Alex’s drawer. Or You may go with any drawer that suits your budget, would be a bit cheaper and also short to keep it anywhere just like underneath your vanity. 

Time for a little target haul. The first thing you should pick up containers like hard plastic containers. Now it is time to get down to the nitty-gritty, we are about to divide your whole makeup into three different style  

The first pile is gonna be all the makeup that I want for yourself. So your personal makeup what you use on your everyday basis and what you want to use like if you are filming yourself.

The second Pile is going to be client makeup supplies, extra supplies, competition makeup stuff like that.

The third pile is going to be of all the makeup that you’re going to rid of. In case you have a lot of makeup which you have collected. Some of it expires, some of it you do not like, or some of it you just have had and you have not been using it and you know that you are not gonna use it. It’s hard to get rid of makeup as an artist but this is what you need to let go to develop a professional and organized makeup station. 

Brushes play a major role in the application and the way your makeup actually lays on the skin. Products We are going to start off with tools and sponges things like that 

Starting off with the beauty blender, just makes your makeup application look so flawless and seamless. 

Let’s move on to a different tool which may lead you to your next favorite which is the beauty blender pocket puff. This is such a great setting powder puff, it is more of that velour and has a softer edge you can slip your finger inside there. This area of holding is perfect for travel you can use it on clients as well.

They are so amazing super soft, blend out everything like a dream and you get left with the most airbrush finish like it is so gorgeous. We think every makeup artist needs this it helps you to keep your way of doing makeup in a better way.

We would recommend it over and over again if you have not set your powder with a powder puff you may go with them.

Next, we have 2 kabuki brushes for face and body.  These brushes are super easy to apply to any type of body makeup or glowing products. Fit perfectly in your hand and on the skin, collar bones, neck, and whole body if you want to chisel out of the face with it you obviously could.

We would definitely say that this is amazing for body products. Feels really nice on the skins and also disperses the most amazing amount of product.

Now we are going onto the brushes, For flawless makeup, there are some essential brushes you will need including foundation, concealer, eyeshadow, blending, and powder. Each brush is made for a specific job, and investing in good ones can really boost your results and make applying makeup way easier.

Also, keep in mind all brushes do not have to be used for what they are intended for.

You can take it on yourself and do whatever you want with these brushes it does not need to just be for one sole purpose. Brushes can be used for wet products or dry products, you can do a little bit of powder, a bit of concealer, and contour all you can do this with one brush.  You are the artist keep that in your mind.

These are the ones that you are definitely going to use every day or with the majority of your application. Tools and brushes at the end of the day are what make the applications.

Plants are a fabulous addition to any decor. They are budget-friendly, also for the great air quality in your Makeup studio, and can really bring the space to life. By thinking outside the box you can really incorporate them into your decor regardless of your style 

We found the best way to display them in a utilitarian kind of way. Where decor is not only aesthetically pleasing but functional and the outcome as a whole is quite clever 

You can also use some vintage stuff depending on your interior designer skills. This vintage gem stuff will look beautiful without taking away from the simplicity of these pieces which is what drew you into it in the first place.

Bring some life to your workspace because it is not only functional for you. With Incorporating plants, pictures, and other decorative elements. It’s your space, so let’s look at two ways to make it truly yours.

Personalize your makeup studio by adding decor that matches your style. Think about paintings, photos, plants, and other accessories that make your workspace feel special and motivating 

It elevates such basic simple things and really becomes a fundamental part of your decor.

Plants do not get the design recognition they deserve. They truly come in an endless array of shapes, colors, and sizes. They are beautiful and gorgeous and they can totally elevate your space in a sophisticated and budget-friendly way by repurposing those collected treasures into one kind of planter.

You really brought character and customization to your decor that you are not going to find anywhere else, you are in control and run with it. If you can envision it you can make it happen  

By this your makeup studio looking a cozy place, not just functional. Add things like a comfy chair, soft pillows, and a nice fragrance. Make your studio a place where you love to spend time. You may add more things like a soft rug, a music system, or a mini-fridge to make it even better. 

In this makeup industry as an artist, you have to keep an eye on cleaning and maintaining tips as well. These tips will help you how to become a clean and hygienic makeup artist. One thing for a makeup artist is that they do not have time to clean the brushes and this is just isn’t acceptable at all. If you do not have time to clean the brushes, you need to make the time.

What you do not have time for is someone bad-mounting your professional career because you have not been clean or hygienic towards a client and models. What you dont have time for is a lawsuit for someone getting some insane, infection in their eye or lip which is not worth it. 

It is essential for an artist to keep their professional makeup kit clean.

 2 reasons why you want a really clean kit?

First of all, most obviously you wanna everything sanitary because you do not want to give anyone any kind of infection.

The second reason is there is no point in putting all the efforts into keeping a kit sanitary if it looks gross and looks dirty you want to give a good impression you want to look clean. You want your client  to have confidence in you that you have got  a good fit and you are taking care of it 

How often do you do this?

Really depends on how often you are seeing clients. If you are doing it in your day job full time we probably recommend you to do this minimum every month. If you are doing it you know now and then. It is  really important to spot clean as you go but this is just a big deep clean 

It is also essential to keep your makeup studio well-maintained, not just perfectly set up. To keep your makeup studio in great condition 

 Dont forget to clean your makeup tool and mirror streak-free. Maintaining a clean studio is important in terms of work quality. Often cleaning your makeup tools ensures that you always get the best result. Excess products and dirt can build up on your brushes and sponges, leading to uneven and less attractive makeup applications.

Also, remember the regularly assess your makeup collection. Look at which items you use on a regular basis and which ones no longer serve you. Keeping an eye on updates helps you stay on top of the latest trends and techniques.

There is never just one way to turn your dreams into reality, but these steps will help you get closer to a successful career in the beauty industry. Always be on the embark to a fulfilling path, always stay true to your unique style, and express your creativity through your work. 

When it is all said and done and dusted, stepping into the world of makeup artistry is an exciting path that combines your passion for makeup with your creative skills. With hard work, dedication, and passion for artistry, you will truly shine as a makeup artist. So dive in, let your creativity burst forth, and let your talents shine bright.