Become a Makeup Guru on YouTube

Do you get compliments on how perfect your makeup looks? Do you routinely do your friends' makeup before you go out? You know you're a makeup star, and now it's time to show the world. By uploading videos of your work and how-to guides, you can turn yourself into a resource for people all over the world. Fame, celebrity, and the joy of knowing that you helped others. Let's get started!

Steps

  1. Watch some of the really famous makeup videos on YouTube. Try watching a variety of videos so you can have an idea of how it would be like, and what role models to look up to. Examples of makeup gurus on YouTube are jlovesmac1, MichellePhan, xteeener, kandeejohnson, teenbeauty channel and bubzbeauty.
  2. Understand that it requires an extensive amount of work. The trick to becoming a makeup guru is to take note of what your viewers want and to use innovative techniques.
  3. Buy good quality makeup and well-known brands. MAC and Maybelline are good examples. Don't be afraid to try new types of makeup or techniques that you find interesting. Drugstore products also interest younger viewers as they are more affordable.
  4. Pick out your target audience. Most of the girls that watch how-to's on makeup are in the age range of early teen years to late twenties. Try to make videos that will interest this age group.
  5. Have a good room and set-up for filming. The best area to film is in a small room; you get better sound quality. Make sure that you have a camera with nice quality. A tripod that you can set up easily would also be beneficial.
  6. Make your tutorials easy and fun to watch. Put music in the background and edit them very well before posting. Be "real" with your viewers, and relate to them. Humor may be used at appropriate times.
  7. Look for celebrity and seasonal inspirations for your videos.
  8. Make sure to stay true to your own style. Be your unique self!

Tips

  • Maintain your viewers' interests by occasionally posting new videos. A video or two per week is a good amount. Posting too frequently will get your viewers fed up, and rarely posting will make your viewers impatient.
  • Make sure that you speak clearly. Voice-overs will also work, as you can focus on the makeup more while filming.
  • Show the user the product and tell them what it is called, and where you got it before applying it.
  • Make sure you do not make your videos too lengthy, your viewers might get bored.
  • Practice editing videos before posting them.
  • Keep in contact with your viewers by having social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook. However, keep your private life private; create an account specifically for the public viewers.
  • Be patient and have realistic goals. It's nearly impossible to be YouTube sensation overnight!
  • Do not copy other beauty gurus. This will not make you popular.

Warnings

  • Learn to tell the difference between a critic and a troll. Although critics can disappoint you, they can give you constructive criticism to help your videos.
  • Realize that not everyone will like your videos; some people might leave unkind comments. It is impossible to please everyone. Expect this, but do not be disappointed or discouraged from making more videos. Instead, use this as motivation to help improve!
  • Don't delete your old videos. After a while, you will have improved your videos and may even dislike your first ones. Use them to see how much you have improved from the very beginning!
  • Don't do "sub4sub"! Although they may subscribe you, they will not watch your videos, and may even unsubscribe you after a few days without you noticing.

Things You'll Need

  • A camera with good quality videoing and audio.
  • A range of make-up to use.
  • A computer for editing (chopping and trimming)
  • YouTube account.

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