What to Look for
in a Make Up Artist
By: Jessica Bahena
A MAKEUP ARTIST is a professional or talented
individual who can apply makeup not only on you, but also
on your damas, mom or madrinas for your Quinceanera.
There are many to choose from, whether they
are specially trained or aspiring freelance.
MUA’s. Here is a checklist to
help you pick the right one:
Is he/she experienced? Whether her
techniques are professional training she
learned in a class or does her talent come
from practice and YouTube videos?
Does he/she have a portfolio?
Does she do her make up well and
have pictures of other Quinceaneras
she’s done? How do they look?
Do you feel comfortable with
him/her? Did she make a good impression
on you? Do you think she will make you
feel you’re most beautiful that day?
What kind of makeup does she use?
QUALITY PRODUCTS THAT WILL
BE GOOD ON YOUR SKIN AND
LAST ALL DAY? Is she sanitary and
Be picky with your makeup artist
and remember, it’s not always about
price. Sometimes we try to save
money and let a friend or a cousin
who may know how to do their make
up well, but that doesn’t make them a
professional. Let them do your make
up some other time, not your quince.
Remember this make up needs to last all
day, through tears, laughing and sweat!
Photos by Aaron Martinez
14 QM Fall- Winter 2019