💄 15 Minutes Early: Your Secret Weapon! 💄 As you know life can be a whirlwind, you run late to things from time to time but when it comes to commercial makeup gigs, being late doesn’t cut it. Arriving 15 minutes earlier than your scheduled time, means you are right on time, not early. Here’s why: Allow time to park and unload: Be prepared on most commercial jobs to arrive, unload your kit and then re-park your car. You will be surprised how much time this takes:-) Prep Time is Gold ✨: Arriving 15 minutes early gives you that precious time to set up your kit, catch your breath, and mentally prepare. It’s your secret weapon for making sure you are set up for success for the day ahead. Stay Cool, Calm, and Collected 😌: No one likes that frantic, last-minute scramble. Arriving early means you can take your time & fix any unexpected hiccups. Remember, time is one of the best tools in your makeup kit! So, let’s make “fifteen minutes early” our mantra and rock those makeup gigs like the pros we are! 💪💄

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RULES OF COMMERCIAL MAKEUP ARTISTRY. Here’s two for you to follow, very important! 1. Always work quickly and efficiently when loading in and out of your car into your staging area at the photo or video shoot location. This rule also applies when it’s time to pack up and move to another location! Sometimes you will be booked on a shoot with multiple locations in one day! This is why it’s so important to put thought into all of your processes from laying out your kit, organizing it and packing it! We makeup artists have to keep our wheels spinning as production moves fast!😀🎬

All the kits it would take to carry my latest makeup haul! Just kidding! This is a peek behind-the-scenes at all the cases to hold stage equipment and lighting for tour show. 💄🎬🎤

Top Commercial Makeup Kit Essential…..GOOD SHOES! I can average 40k-50k steps on concrete in a week long tour gig & that includes 2 travel days & walking to/from location. Here are a few production approved brands and styles! @hoka @converse Run Star Legacy CX Platform DIY Beads

Are you obsessed like me in keeping your makeup kit organized and always on the search for more tips and tricks? Well, I’ve got one of my favs for you today! It’s been a game-changer for me especially when I have multiple talent/actors in one day or for some of my frequent repeat clients. Say hello to my little friends….metal rim key tags! When working on multiple talent, staying organized is key. That's where these little tags come into play. By labeling them with the talent or client's name and attaching them to your brush holders, you can not only keep track of each person’s brushes & lip liners but also ensure impeccable hygiene.💄 No more fumbling around or possibly making a big mistake of mixing up brushes during a fast-paced commercial shoot. It's all about efficiency, professionalism, and a touch of personalization. Believe me…any talent, actor or client will always appreciate this! Tap the Tap Here link! Your makeup kit will thank you! :-) #makeupartistlife #commercialmakeup #makeupkitorganization #muacommunity

Being a makeup artist is a REAL job/career! You can make an excellent living doing it and there are many niches of the industry you can work in. I've got something special for you today if you’ve either dreamed of or already pictured your makeup work on TV, in commercials, on celebrities and the big screen. I'm thrilled to share my, "So, You Want to be a Commercial, TV, or Film Makeup Artist" guide with you!💄🎬. It offers a treasure trove of insights into what it takes to succeed in the world of commercial makeup and it’s free! It will help you understand 11 key things you need to know to start, thrive and build a roster of repeat clients and a successful makeup career in this industry.🔑💋Visit the Learn with Cristy page to download your free copy!

Important tips when it comes to your makeup tools!

Anyone else obsessed with organizing & depotting your makeup kit? From pro mua's and beauty professional's makeup kits to your own personal makeup bag watch how I depot my favorite Nars foundation using depot products from Artist Kit Company! Bonus, find out 4 things about commercial makeup artistry which you may have not known! #makeupartist #commercialmakeupartist #kitessentials #kitcondensing #depottingmakeup

I'll admit, this may look like the "not so sexy" part of running a business. However the more you track and the more you document "your way of doing things", you can become laser focused on marketing, collecting invoices and your clients. Now this leads to the "sexy stuff". . .doing more of what you love, earning more $$$ and gaining more clients! #makeupartist #commercialmakeup #beautybusiness #trackyourbusiness