Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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If you’re a beginner makeup artist feeling overwhelmed, second-guessing everything, and wondering if you’re doing this “right”… this episode is for you. Because the truth is—I didn’t get it right when I started either.

From relying too heavily on products instead of technique, to undercharging, overworking, and trying to be everything to everyone… I’m sharing what I got wrong, what I learned, and what I would do differently if I had to start over today.

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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro/How to be successful
1:26 Overspending on makeup kit
4:29 Underpricing services
8:12 Taking every job
11:35 Not setting clear boundaries
14:00 Trying to copy other artists
17:26 Relying on products