Turn Your Makeup Passion into Extra Income

If you’re naturally gifted with makeup and devote half your day to obsessing over it anyway, why not turn that passion into some extra money? Here are some tips to help you start monetising those makeup skills.

Invest in The Right Gear

You’re don’t need to own every beauty product on the market to achieve the effects you’re going for, but it is worth investing in a few key items that will take your work from inspired amateur to certified professional. Don’t skimp on eye shadow palettes or highlighters as these products are likely to last a long time.

Aim to save a little money when you shop for things like mascaras and concealers, which are used daily and will need regular replacing. When it comes to eye colour, while it’s fun to buy out-there shades, it’s a good idea to purchase palettes with the highest proportion of wearable tints that you can find: think brown, gold, black, and just one or two other colours. And once you find a brand you like, stick to it, unless another product comes highly recommended by people you trust. That way, you always know you’ll get your money’s worth.

Find Good Teachers

Investing in a training course can be super beneficial if there are specialised skills you’d like to master. For example, Eyelash Extension Courses can add real value to your offering as a beauty expert, as voluminous lashes are enjoying a revival in the Beauty world right now. Youtube can help you master other skills, but no matter where you get your instruction from, the main thing is hours and hours of practice (this is where your friends come in!) and lots of perseverance.

Remember to find your makeup heroes and get inspiration from as many sources as you can. Even if you’re great at doing your own makeup the way you like it, if you don’t stay on top of trends, your side-hustle might be too niche to earn you much money, or it will quickly become irrelevant as trends shift and change.  

Be Your Own Beauty Boss

Even if you’re new in the Beauty side-hustle world, start acting like a pro from day one. This means looking after your brushes, throwing away expired products, stocking up with cotton-buds and wet-wipes for those little spills, and taking the time to listen to what your client wants. There’s no better way to foster an atmosphere of professionalism around your work than putting your own preferences aside and taking your client’s needs seriously.

Get Yourself Out There

Youtube is where makeup is at these days. Chances are you’ve learned a lot of what you know by watching others applying makeup in front of their webcam. Now it’s time to reverse things and get on the other side of that camera. You probably won’t earn money with your vids at first, but treat it as an outlet for your passion and before you know it, you’ll be approached for product placement.

To make your channel stand out, make it personal, with tips and advice that is particular to your own personal makeup philosophy. A ‘what’s in my makeup bag’ is always winner, as it allows you to show your personality. While it is important to know what trends are out there, the best way to make your mark is to be your authentic amazing self.

If you’re the local Beauty expert at work and you already do all your friends’ special occasion makeup for free, you may as well start a side-hustle. These tips will help you get started.