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  • Sososo helpful. I'm 13 so theres not much I can do, but I still do my friends & families makeup and I have been getting known for my makeup. I'm sooo ready to learn more !

  • i know this is a very old video but......your a great inspiration for people like me. don't ever stop encouraging others

  • i love danessa myricks!!!!!i attebd the bronner brothers and take her FREE classes....im originally a cosmo instructor..i also have license but i so love her makeup classes!

  • Erin this has been so helpful for me. The desire of becoming an MUA is like a fire in my belly. As i'm searching throughout YT there is so much knowledge that I am obtaining to perfect my craft and this has truly helped me understand that I can do this. If you have any suggestions for me please let me know because i would really love the feedback. Blessings.

  • I have watched a million different makeup artists on YouTube in the HOPES I could get some good solid info on becoming a makeup artist. You are the FIRST that I have watched to give good solid advice, provide websites to visit and to really make me feel as if I am talking to a friend about this rather than some snotty makeup artist who wants to use jargon and not be clear about what to do. THANK YOU SO MUCH! This gives me new hope that I can do what I love for a living if I just make the effort!

  • This may sound like a supremely stupid question but what's the difference between a makeup artist and a cosmetologist?

  • This is a great video! I'm about to start start cosmetology school as one of my steps to be a MUA, and this was ultra inspiring. Thank you!

  • thanks for the video...

  • thank u so much for this info it really helped i really want to be a makeup artist

  • i just wanna say...that ive been a makeup addict for over a year now and i have so many people telling me I should do this professionally, but out of shyness/fear, I've put it off...so watching this vid has given me the push I think i needed to take that step further...thanks

  • you are soo inspiring!!! Where do you work? I have a cosmetology license, only 21 years old, but my real passion is doing makeup and enhancing beauty with makeup. I want to start at a makeup counter, so I will be applying soon! Wish me luck! I'm nervous, but ready!! Also..when you start at a makeup counter, do they train you their ways and teach you/give you info about all their products, or do they expect you to be a pro from day one?! Thanks so much :)

  • I just found your channel and find it very informative and creative. This is such a positive video and I appreciate your advice and humbleness in opening up to us. We need more people like you!!

  • This is a beautiful video. I am not a makeup artist, but I would like to start making up my clients for their after photos when their hair is finshed. You inspire me in my own field. I think you are an incredible young woman to be your age and so focused. Go girl :0) If you are this tough in your 20's girl by the time you hit 30 you will be a bad mamajamma. I wish I was that focused in my 20's. I'm playing catch up now so thank you for being an inspiration for me and others :0)

  • I think your awesome i'm aspiring plus size model whom do my own make up and alot of people love how i do it but i want to learn more what more i can do to stand out i already do when i put it own but i just want to be flawless with it .

  • Wow this is so inspiring and motivational!! Thanks so much for letting us all know this. :D

  • Thanks.

  • Thank you so much for the inspiration. I'm already in school now (4 yr. college) but I still want to be a make-up artist one day so this was very informative!

  • This is a very informative video. I'm just getting into makeup since I have started and graduated cosmetology school a year ago. So I am very new at this. I've been doin hair since I was about seven so I have a gift for hair. I'm interested in makeup and maybe becoming a makeup artist. So thanks for this video I, if no one else, really appreciate it

  • It was until you talked that i was impressed by you... ur awesome.... :) that was totally amazing, you are a VERY VERY PRACTICAL thinker!!

  • I'm like so into makeup right now! I never knew that I would love to do makeup. I went to school for hair some time ago. I like hair but I love doing makeup now. I'm like at home with no where to go but making my face up...lol Is make up artistry apart of cosmo license? I just wander if I waited to late?!

  • Hey Scandalous, I been doing makeup since High School, I never went to school, but I learn different technic from different people,,, I oder books and dvd, I'am not out there like i want to be , but thank God i'm making money doing it.... everyday at the Mall in the cosmetic dept and also outside of work,,,I purchase so many different product from MAC, chanel Presciptives, UrbanDecay, Etc...... but I like to do video tec....

  • when you go to apply at mac what do you have to do?? like fill out an application and what like why didnt you get in?

  • OMG, I'm so glad you put that link in the sidebar.

  • Im kicked, Im pushed, Im on it doggonit! thank you ; )

  • thank u for this. it was a swift kick in the butt. i think i can do this. thanks for alllll the advice. u may not know it, but u are performing a service to ppl everywhere who want to study makeup arts. thanks soooo much

  • how old do u haft to be to get a job at mAC

  • im pretty sure you have to be 18 or older unfortunately. =[

  • Erin, Thank you, I think you are going to change my life. x

  • Thank you for this video! Really it was very helpful and insightful. I am 18, and was just recently rejected by Bare Escentuals. I felt seriously disappointed. But after watching this video I've realized that new doors will open for me. So thank you!!!!

  • VERY iNSPiRATiONAL! i LOVE iT.

  • thank you so much for this video. i am an aspiring makeup artist, and i am 14 years old. both of my parents are engineers, so they expect me to become something like that too. when i told them i wanted to be a makeup artist, they basically took it as a joke,said it wasn't a high paying career and not something i should rely on. they laugh at me because i spend too much time playing around for hours with my makeup. watching this videoi truly want to be a makeup artist now, so thank you so much!

  • same im in almost in the exact same boat =D

  • @xSushiFlower Live your dreams child. I was 12 when I told my mom I wanted to be a beautician and she basically said no.

    10 years later I am dragging my way through pharmacy school and "procrastinating" with makeup, makeup vlogs, makeup talks, forums etc. If we force ourselves to do anything but your dreams, a lot of us end sad... depressed even.

    Remember its your life.

  • You are BOMB at getting your point across. You ALWAYS answer my questions without my even having to post them. I am TOO creative and artistic not to be a makeup artist & that's why I'm starting to do it. I live in the ATL & have my own little ' quaint yet exclusive' spa therapies business so since I love doing makeup, it'll fit right in. I LOVE doing different looks ( eyes - I already have like a funky signature style that I integrate into any look I ' create '). I think I'm pretty good! THX!!

  • Thanks boo! You can Definitely make it!

  • Thank you so much =]

  • Thank you so much for this video.

  • thank you so much..i loved when you said that when people were out on friday nights you would be in youre room playing with makeup...i thought i was the only one! lol..thank you so much i love your videos!

  • You're truly amazing.

  • Thank you so much for your knowledge. I am so jealous. I've been doing makeup for a couple of years but had to take a break after having my son. So now i sit home with the baby watching these videos and writing down my 5yr plan. I'm definitely inspired to get back in there. Thx

  • If you are a MUA, can you write off the price of classes and bus tickets on your taxes??? just wondering...lol

  • im not 100% sure if you can write off the classes and bus tickets but you can write off the stuff that you buy like the products...so make sure everyone keeps their reciepts! it will come in handy

  • For any start up business you can write off many things for tax purposes, just save those receipts! This would include any raw materials (i.e. Makeup), classes, and travel expenses. As long as you can prove it is related to your particular business. For more info, check out the IRS site.

  • Thanks for the inspiration.I have been doing makeup for photoshoots and fashion shows,and since I just started it last may, it has been free . It kind of discouraged me ... but I got great pics for my site but now my goal is to get into big fashion shows...how do I get there???? what did you do??? who do you talk to??? or for big model agencies like Ford and Elite....

  • iman the color of beauty. for me, makeup is more than a hobby its a way of life. Sometimes i find my self on youtube for hours watching makeup tutorials like now instead of doing my homework. beauty is something i live and breathe its something i could pursue for a lifetime.....

  • I guess u read my mind because beauty is my PASSION... Im a senior majoring in accounting but i want to launch my own business sometimes i just get alittle discouraged. Im a dark brown complexion so I find it really fun when i wear exotic colors.. i just started wearing red lipstick and im excited about it. I think my makeup looks pretty good. alot of people ask me if im a makeup artist i guess because i like to do daring looks and perfect it. i have started learning more by reading books like

  • you are incredible,

    biggest inspiration :)

    x

  • this is probably an obvious question, are you a mac pro makeup artist?

  • Nope!

  • I watched this video and was completly inspired. Its always been something i wanted to do and everyone always told me it would be a dead end job. But i finally got the courage and actually went out and had a interview at a school for makeup artistry and esthetics, and i got in !!! Ill be going in January and im so excited. Thank you so much, you gave me that boost i needed.

  • Thanks girl, we need to hear this! Sometimes we do get discouraged, especially when things get slow but we have to keep going..

  • i tried the link you posted, and it brought me to a travel-air line site.

    can you pleas check if the link is working?

  • Yikes! Let me re-check this.

  • I've no words..I just thank you

  • you don't have to give people money to make them but you ready gave enough.thank you so much.cos i want to be a make-up artist too but i was thinking of the money but when i heard billy b message yesterday,i was moved.but i'm in london what make-up can you adivice me to start with as a starter?thank you so much and i will be expecting your reply.tanx.

  • Im so glad i found this video..it was very inspirational..thank you:)

  • u r right

  • I'm currently trying to apply at the mac counter. I talked to some people who work at the counters but they are kind of not helpful and intimidating. can you give me some advice?

  • lol, as your were talking about being alone at night and messing around with makeup, im sitting here caking on acid green and turquoise shadows on the right side of my face. only makeup on one side of my face tonight! ^_^

  • a big push, thankyou.

  • omg thank you so much for making this..it makes me feel like its really obtainable!!!

  • It really, really is obtainable!! GRAB it!!

  • Hi, I'm not interested in being a MUA, I just wanted to make my face (makeup) look better. I want to thank you for all of your videos and tips. If I ever decided to become a MUA, I will think of you.

  • Thank you!

  • you hav definitly inspired me Thank you so much :) also i was wandering is it hard to get a job at the mac stores?

  • Glad to help!! Yes, it's not too easy to get in, and there are all kinds of hurdles and things to work on while you are there. It's survival of the fittest!

  • Girl- you inspire me. I would love to be a make up artists but I cant be standing on my feet that long.(long story) But I WILL be my own MUA - dont judge me!

    Its funny and scary to look back at some of my pictures when I didn't know some of the things I know now. I was at a mac store in SAN ANTONIO this summer and one of the MA's cut the crease and it was BAD!!! I wish I could get in contact w/ her. I would love to see her work. Maybe she has a myspace??? Thank you E for all you do!

  • Yes, be your own MUA...That's what I do!!! Definitely go back to the store if you can and make an appointment with her!! It's worth a shot, never know what you may learn!

  • Fuck That! When are you going to come out with your own makeup brand. You have so much passion and I can see you coming out with your own cosmetics brand in the future. I think you could do it :)

  • LOL..There are so many amazing brands out, I wouldn't dare try to compete!! Thanks though!!

  • Preach Erin! I love Danessa! :o)

    I guess I'll upload videos sooner than later.

    Laziness sinks in alot but at the same time this stuff keeps us BUSY!!!

  • you know that you need a part two right? This is good to know as always. I have learned so much from here...you are right about the classes and the tons of money. I did this workshop and I will have to do a vid on that experience. I know now that I don't ever want to ever experience that again. Good stuff. Peace.

  • Oh Thank you sooooooooooo much! This was a kick and i am now 100% focused! Thank you! I feel you! and thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! Thank you!

  • you are amazing!

  • thanks for the inspiration :o) i have two careers and two degrees but nothing comes close to my love for makeup and the artistic elements it entails...im practicing and practicing and hopefully one day i can do what i love...even if it's on the side :o)

    thanks again! :o)

  • That reminds me of me.... The other night, I was playin' w/ makeup waitin' for my date, since he was kinds late...

  • thats a great website, thanks for sharing. i noticed that none of those products are of MAC's... im amazed really.

  • i have those days where i just put my makeup on for fun, learn different techniques. try different blends. so i have become confident enough to take a freelance job with a photographer. i have done a few shoots and they were better than i expected. i was just in awe watching someone feel better and i did that.

  • I'm just a makeup enthusiast, don't want to do it for a job, but I have to say you are really SO inspiring!! Im sure you are really helping people feel like they CAN get where they want to be :)

  • God Bless You. It's amazing how you help others out with your personal experience and knowledge.

    Lorraine

  • Love the video, I really appreciate your honesty and openess about makeup and what you do, so thanks alot. I also do agress with "networking", I live in Los Angeles, a great place to network, I have meet quite a few upcoming MUAs and every chance I get, I try and shadow them and help out, I'm still learning but I enjoy it. So thanks again..

  • LOVE the link!!! thankss o much for sharing the info! awesome.

  • ur skin looks flawless and i love the eye make up<3

    thanx for the helpful info

    :-)

  • Oh! I'm at the Danessa Myricks class in DC August 25th! Hearing that you attended her class helped me finalize my decision to cough up the $350!!

  • I have favorite-d all your Makeup Artist videos, you are just such an inspiration and a huge help! Thank you for taking the time to make these videos to share your knowledge and keep up the great work!

    Oh and I LOVE your earrings! :D

  • Scandalous,

    You are such a beautiful person inside and out! Keep doin' what you do gurl, and your makeup in this video is gorgeous.

  • OMG thank you for saying that about it doesn't matter what age you are to do makeup. I'm young, I'm 18, and i love makeup and one day i hope to help others with it too. Since I'm not pursuing it in college, i always keep practicing.

  • This is such an inspirational video and it's very informative as well. I am so glad that you made this. I am also under 18 and I felt like there was really nothing I could do to prepare for my future dream of being a makeup artist, but you inspired me :] Thank you.

  • You are heaven sent and such an inspiration for people. And I know what you mean about ppl saying that careers don't make money. But sometimes your passion can take you so far. I love fashion so I am in school for a "non-traditional" major. But I also would love to do make-up PT. And like you said, I play in it at night (though I am way over 18. lol). But I needed this video...and thank you for making it and being there to show ppl to follow their heart. :-)

  • Oh gosh...the eye make-up is SICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Wow, gorgeous girl!

  • Thanks so much for this video!! You are such an inspiration!

  • Love your make up work

  • Thank you Erin you are such an inspiration.

  • thank you for this Erin!

  • Hi Erin, I'm Colleen and I absorb your lessons, speeches and i support you in everyway. Everything you said in this video hit every NAIL on the head. Especially when you said ppl deter you from MU artistry cuz it's not a "real" job. i was ashamed when i told ppl what i wanted to become. This was TRULY inspirational cuz i almost cried at how amazingly uplifting you are. U make me feel like i cud do it all and more. I wud be honored to meet u one day and just learn. Sit in ur presence and learn.

  • I really need to make some videos - you are such an inspiration. I remember about 3-4 years ago, I was at MAC, still dreaming of becoming a MUA and she had on bangin makeup - I asked her what it was and you know what - she blew me off, said this is something else, you can't get it here. I was like - what? MANY MUA are really tight about info and WILL NOT share any tips or help - well, only help to sell you things you DON'T need. Thx so much for all you do! - hell, I need to help too!!

  • Exactly!

  • Sister, you are such a bright light in this world!!

  • Thank you!

  • luv ur makeup and the earrings....luv the message

  • YOU are a huge inspiration to all of us out there trying to make our dreams come true. Thanks for encouraging us when maybe no one else does. I really appreciate it. My hardest thing is that I always have my own face to play on but I never have anyone else to practice on so I'm afraid that when I try to put make-up on other people, I'll screw up!

  • You are such an inspiration! I'm not aspiring to become a MUA but I can definitely appreciate how supportive you are to those who are! You are Awesome!

  • wonderfully inspiring vid!!!!

    just checked out the link...great stuff....things i've never heard of and definitely going to be exploring! ;o)

    ~CRITICAL~

  • i want to steal your eyes and put them on my face for a day!!!! that makeup is fierce erin!!!!

  • You are such an inspiring person! I always say I love your passion and willingness to share! Love your look!

  • Thank you!

  • I feel you! Thanks for all the advice!

  • Thank you!

  • Your eyes are so pretty! What is that purple color that you're rocking?? It looks great. :)

  • great video!

  • 1st of all i luv ur makeup in this vid im like gettn ready to go n try it out right now lol but im so glad u did this video esp being under 18 u wanna be able to start in the industry but there aren't too many doors open for us right now so thanx..fortunately i will b able to get my liscence by graduation but that seems soooo far away! lol but i did have a question about the make-up show for next year b/c i was so excited to go :( if you go with an adult do you know if they'll still let you in??

  • thanx for this vid

  • Amen!!!!!I love your vids

  • OMG!!! i love you....im like your newest biggest fan like for reals ive been in a runt about make-up and stuff and got uninspierd and this video has reinspierd me to do and try new stuff just wanted to let you know....thank you

  • this is a great video. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • wonderful advice ... seriously

  • okay ... can you do that look with a pop of gold shimmer/colour on the inner corners ? I think that would look like hotness with your earrings and everything !!! Okay back to watching now

  • thx so much!!!

  • I think the other video you did about going to the makeup gave me that push because I was trying to try it out because I love makeup.But I know that when I take this theater class can up it for me because I only practice on myself and friends.Love your advice..

  • p.s. and your makeup is fierce!

  • Thank you Erin it is so hard in small cities and towns, you are so unselfish and inspiring!

  • thanks :)

  • Wow this was very imformative!.. Im 18 and I Start college next month.. im going for nursing... I kinda started wanting to be a makeup artist.. but tht would be kidna hard to jugle with college already...

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