26/11/2020
( Must read for Makeup Artists )
A customer asked me how much for 1 time Makeup for a wedding
π π²: Rs 20000 approximately ($270 ) π
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Why is it too expensive? All i need is 1 time makeup which will be removed after few hours
π π²: How much do you think it would cost you?
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Rs 3500/- ($50) maximum... It's just easy, right?! all you have to do is apply some foundation & lipstick. I have some knowledge about makeup & i keep applying regularly.
π π²: hmm okay, maybe you can do it yourself.
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: but I don't know how to get that professional flawless lookπ My foundation always become patchy & turn grey, My liner is out of shape, Also it smudges after few hours, My skin becomes dry & start getting pimples, My dark circles are not covered enough, Lashes are a big problem as they come off everytime, Makeup does'nt last longer, Lipstick always bleedπ
π π²: For Rs 3500 ($50) I'll teach you for a day, with that, you can save Rs 16500 approximately ($220) You'll get the knowledge that you'll need. π
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Okay, I'm fine with that. π
π π²: But to get started: We need some things first:
Primer ( 5000) ($70) Approx
Foundation pallette (5000)($70) Approx
Concealer (5000) ($70) Approx
Setting powder (2000) ($25) Approx
Brush kit (20000) ($270) Approx
An eyeshadow pallette (10000) ($135) Approx
Blusher pallette (10000) ($140) Approx
Highlighter pallette (10000) ($140) Approx
Lipstick (2000) ($25) Approx
Liner, Mascara (2000) ($25) Approx
Extras (10000) ($ 135) Approx
πππππΌπΊπ²πΏ: Oh my.π£ But I don't have all these makeup items. Do I need to buy all of that? I just only need 1 wedding makeup π
When you pay for a job, you pay not only for the work materials, but also:
- Knowledge
- Experience
- Study
- Tools
- Services
- Time to go
- punctuality
- Accountability
- Accuracy
- Guaranteed
- Sacrifices
- Safety and security
No one can denigrate other people's work by judging prices.
Only by knowing all the elements necessary for the production of a certain work can you estimate the actual cost.
More we know about a profession, more we start respecting and value it !