So, you’ve narrowed down your list of makeup artists to call and you are armed with your questions. I think that the most important things you should consider when choosing your makeup artist are that they listen to you, they answer all of your questions to your satisfaction, and that you feel comfortable with them.

Now, they must have talent too, but if you are going to be uncomfortable with someone touching you and being in your space at possibly the most important moment of your life thus far, you must feel comfortable with them and their demeanor. There are makeup artists and there are Makeup Artists. What that means is, there are some artists out there that have no experience other than selling makeup. Working with makeup and being a makeup artist are very different things.

A State Licensed Makeup Artist will have schooling behind them, will have worked in an atmosphere with other licensed beauty professionals and should have acquired a more sophisticated set of skills. Many states require continuing education to keep a license, so these professionals are always learning new skills. They may also practice more rigorous sanitation guidelines, and perhaps even have OSHA certifications.