Hey everyone! I
hope you are all having an amazing Sunday. AND if any of you are Minnesota Wild
fans then I hope you are watched the big game and saw how much ass they kicked! Go wild!
I have been getting a
lot of messages lately about what I do for makeup, what events I do, what my
rates are, what have ya! So, I figured I could just make it really easy and
post a blog about it. Blogging is always the
answer!
I have been doing makeup
for a very long time but it was usually just some of my friend’s makeup! I
didn’t actually start to do makeup until like a few years ago. I have no training in makeup application. I have been doing my own makeup since I was
like ten so I have had my fair share of practice. 10 is early… I know. It has
always been something I have enjoyed doing! What can I say?
So, a lot of people are into watching YouTuber's and follow
people on Instagram. They are like makeup icons! God bless them! I follow a(n) few UNHEALTHY AMOUNT of
YouTuber’s and Instagramer’s. I may be slightly addicted to their lives.
With that being said, it is safe to say that I was very surprised when I found
out that a large majority of the YouTubers and Instagram people have like no
training in makeup application. A few of them have worked at places like MAC
Cosmetics or other makeup counters but it is nothing major. I go to college, we
all know I go to college, and I am not going to drop out of college to work at
a makeup counter! Even though some days it is very appealing, let me tell you!
Anyways, they don’t have training; they have just practiced, practiced, and
practiced some more after that and have learned a ton about products through
out the way. I do not think that you have to be
trained in makeup to be good at it. It is all about technique and
products! Those girls have become product enthusiasts and I strive to be like
them one day… hence the blog life. I am mad jealous about all of the products
they get sent to them though, like share with me!
I get several questions about cosmetology school. Several people think that I go to cosmetology school... I do not go to cosmetology school. Yes, I thought about cosmetology school once upon a time just like a lot of other girls do but then I thought being an Ag-Business badass was much cooler. That sounds sarcastic, but it’s not! I can’t wait to go out into the working world!
So, to fill my void of not going to cosmetology school, I do makeup on the side. I do makeup for senior pictures, family
pictures, bridal makeup, bridal party makeup, for people who are attending
weddings, for prom, for random other special occasions, what have you! I do it all. Basically if you want to look really good, I am your
girl! I have done makeup for when girls go on dates with their
boyfriends before! You want to look good for your BF? I can help! Like, I do it
all.
So, here’s how I go
about the amateur makeup artist life… I always,
always, always make my girls buy their own foundation! I give them a
list of foundations that I recommend and then they can go out and buy it! The
reason why I make them bring their own foundation is because that way I do not
have to have a million foundations lying around and also it gets people out and
understanding how to pick foundations! Maybe one day I will be able to
have 16 foundations on hand but as of right now it is not happening! Keep in mind, I still will apply the foundation for you. It is just your own product and not my product!
I also recommend them
to bring their own lip product because that way they have it for the entire day
and not just when they are sitting in a chair in front of me! I will find out
their dress color and what not and then recommend lipsticks from there! Recommending
products is probably my favorite thing in the world to do.
A lip product and foundation are the only two things
that I require my clients to bring.
I am very very very
picky (hence the very picky) about cleanliness and sanitation of my products! I
disinfect literally everything and I clean my brushes between each and every
client. Like, when I did prom makeup
this past Saturday I would take the time to spray down my brushes with a fast
drying brush cleaner. If I were doing a single person, then I would just take
them home and clean them when I was done. I do not need anyone getting an infection!
Beauty takes time! If you would chose to get
your makeup done by me, it will usually take about 45 minutes because I like to
take my time and not feel rushed. It may not take 45 minutes but I like to have
that cushion. I want all of my clients to walk
out of the door and like they could take over the world! I want them to
feel hot as hot can be! So, that is why I always schedule off more than enough
time! Plus, I am a perfectionist so I sit
there and try to perfect everything I do to your face.
The number one thing I get asked about are my rates or what I charge. I
charge $30 per person if it includes lash application. I charge $25 if it
includes no lash application. It costs more with lash application
because let's be real, lashes can be a pain in the booty! But, lashes are so
worth it for a special occasion! I charge a
little bit more for bridal makeup depending on the look they want, it will be
anywhere from $30-40. I still will only charge $25-30 for the
bridesmaids. The reason why I charge more for the bride is because she is my
main focus and I spend a lot of time on her just because I want her to look
absolutely amazing for her big day! Practice
trials are something I do if time allows. I used to do them all the time
just to make myself feel more comfortable but now I am super comfortable with
everyone that I do. I think that a run through is more important for bridal
makeup because a lot of the brides that I do are people that I have never met before
so I have no idea about what their skin type is, what their eye lids are like,
what their undertones are, what have you! It ensures a much better wedding day
for them. I am highly considering doing a
packaged deal for Bridal parties.
I often get asked
when people should contact or hire me and I am super cool and calm about it. Sometimes people ask me a few days before and it just
works that I am available… other times I have people ask me like four months in
advance. It just depends on my schedule and their schedule! I had a
bride ask me to do her and her bridal party like a year in advance and that was
super nice! Also, if you change your mind, you change your mind! Just let me
know within a week! I’m pretty relaxed about it.
If you are interested in booking me for any event feel
free to message me on my Made-Up in
the Midwest page (click on it), my personal page (click on
it), or email me at clarissawaibel@gmail.com.
You can always text
me if you have my number. Lord knows I don’t need my phone number floating
around the Internet!
I think that is
everything you would all need to know… I hope that is everything. Anything else
just ask your girl aka me!
Enjoy this beautiful
day!
Xoxo,
Clarissa
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