The obligations of make-up artists are to apply make-up and style hair for performers and presenters appearing on film, stage and television. The work varies from straightforward, contemporary make-up and hairdressing to more creative and specialist techniques.
The work of make-up artist includes:
 To select and purchasing supplies
 To do "corrective" make-up and hair tidying. It is as well as applying full make-up
 To discuss with directors and lighting departments the overall effect that they want
 To research past styles of hair and make-up for the new-fashion period productions
 To add prosthetics. It is such as false noses and scars, wigs and hair decorations.
 The work hours are long and irregular. Also they include evenings, weekends and even public holidays. Mainly the work is indoors, in dressing rooms, make-up departments, television studios or on film sets.
A lot of opportunities for make-up artists are at the theatre, television and film. Also there are a lot of opportunities in video production companies and photographers involved in fashion shoots. In most cases working as make-up artists is a freelance. So there is intense competition for individual contracts.
Make-up artists usually enter the profession through make-up/beauty therapy courses and work experience in beauty/hair salons. Many start in film, stage or television as an assistant. There are full-time courses in hairdressing and beauty therapy at various levels. Experience in make-up work for amateur dramatics is useful.
The principle of training is the practice. In this case training are placed the work. As usual university and college courses include work placements and practical assessment. There are great opportunities for artists to continue their development on their skills.
Promotion is possible for make-up artists who are employed by large organizations. It is possible for junior or assistant make-up artist to make-up artist. Advancement depends on establishing a reputation in the business for freelance make-up artists. Also it depends on progressing onto more high profile productions.
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