Beauty Makeover Consultant

Rightly or wrongly, we tend to form an impression about a person based on what we see. The way you walk, the clothes you wear, the manner in which you carry yourself speaks volumes about how you want the world to see you. Little wonder that a lot of importance is paid to personal appearance and beauty.

Beauty makeover services provided by a consultant include wardrobe analysis, style tips, body analysis, fashion advice, beauty tips, personal shopper, hair makeover and skin tone analysis. Beauty makeover consultants provide a total beauty and style makeover. Beauty makeover consultants work with both men and women. They provide advice about makeup, hair, clothing and cosmetic procedures. Few beauty makeover consultants focus on executive makeovers. Others are involved in personal makeovers.

Role of a beauty makeover consultant

A beauty makeover consultant helps the client choose the right beauty products, clothes and accessories to suit her lifestyle. Working as a beauty makeover consultant can be tricky and demanding. Beauty makeover consultants may work in teams; each person in the team focusing on a special area and trained to handle that special field deftly.

A beauty makeover consultant helps you find the right color palette - to flatter your skin tone. No longer will you make clothing purchase mistakes but instead go on to build a stylish and versatile wardrobe. Besides an image makeover consultant can aid in selecting appropriate dressing for different social situations. Choosing the right accessory can go a long way in enhancing your overall personality, from your handbag and shoes to jewelry and scarves. A beauty image consultant can help you wear your hair well, from how to use a blow dryer to working out a hair maintenance program.

Skills for image makeover consultant

• An eye for fashion.
  
  
• A good sense of personal style.
  
  
• Good sense of color and its combinations.
  
  
• The consultant should carry herself well so as to inspire confidence in clients.
  
  
• Beauty makeover consultants should be able to work with a variety of clients belonging to diverse cultural backgrounds.
  
  
• Ability to conduct makeovers for individual lifestyles.
  
  
• Willingness to discuss new ideas, accessories, styles and colors.

Individuals with an artistic edge and an inclination to work in the beauty makeover field will aptly fit the role of a beauty makeover consultant. The job of a beauty makeover consultant would include:


Fashion

• Identifying the personal style of the client.
  
• Assess the client's appearance.
  
• Understand the client's needs and advice suitable style.
  
• Advice on grooming.

Makeup

• Choosing and deciding on the right makeup for a client.
  
  
• Understanding skin type of client.
  
  
• Helping customers choose suitable beauty products.
  
  
• Guide on shopping for cosmetic and personal effects.
  
  
• Obscuring body flaws.
  
  
• Guide to apply makeup the right way.
  
  
• Recognize the best products suitable for customers belonging to different age groups. Update clients about new products.

Clothes

• Analyze the wardrobe of the client and advice on right type of clothing styles.
  
  
• Guide the client in arranging wardrobe closet.
  
  
• How to put together outfits and wear them with grace.
  
  
• Psychology of clothing colors to suit the skin tone and body shape.
  
  
• Tips on accessorizing.
  
  
• Wardrobe shopping tips.

Hair

• Advise clients on hair style and color to suit face shape and skin tone.
  
• Analyze hair texture and recommend right products.

Beauty makeover consultant training

Training and skill sets for beauty makeover consultant are varied. Employees of private companies undergo training programs organized by their concern. This training will focus on selling the company's product lines. In general, beauty makeover consultants may be graduates of cosmetology schools or fashion programs. Other types of training include seminars and workshops that focus on improving the skills required to work in the fashion world. A beauty makeover consultant should keep updating himself/herself on the latest beauty trends and technologies.

Beauty makeover consultant remuneration

Returns from the career of a beauty makeover consultant are pretty reasonable. Depending on the services utilized and the number of hours spent, beauty makeover consultants charge around US$ 50 per hour as consultation fee. An additional fee is charged on the total number of sessions and services utilized by the client.

• People who wish to become consultants need not invest a large amount of money to start with.
  
  
• Consultants can learn with every opportunity, they can update themselves about the various styles and products as they work with each client.
  
  
• They can work with many clients as part time consultants; thereby improving their earning potential.