"I’VE GOT A COOL JOB!"

Be inspired by these people who’ve made a living out of their passions!

● I do PR work for Lancôme by doing makeup for photo shoots and attending product launches. ● I do trial sessions at the counters to show clients the latest products and which ones suit them best. ● I conduct workshops for special events. ● I’m also involved in the makeup training of Lancôme’s beauty advisers.

Long hours, backaches, and lots of fast food! It’s not as easy or glamorous as it looks. It’s physically and mentally exhausting because of the constant change of location and not having a typical nine-to-five work day.

gela’s top 5 tips for aspiring makeup artists:

1. Read and be inspired. Talk to people, travel, read good books. Do things that get you exicted.
2. Spend your finances wisely. Enjoy your earnings, but also save and invest in your craft.
3. Study makeup artistry. Research or take short courses.
4. Just do it! All it takes is that first step.
5. Practice, practice, practice. It’s the only way you can excel in your craft.

How do you cope with stress?

lovebabemwah suggested, "Take a nice long bubble bath. Try to make your bathroom like a spa, burn incense, play relaxing music, etc."

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