Have you ever been to a school fundraiser or a birthday party where there was a professional face painter and thought to yourself, "I wish I could do that"? Well, believe it or not, it's much easier than you think!

In this guide, I will briefly discuss 5 tips to getting started as a professional face painter. These are things that most people - even you! - can do! Let's get started.

Tip #1 - Efficiency is key!
If the kids you are working with are anything like my kids, they take forever to make a decision! Butterfly or balloon? Hearts or frogs? Yes, there are a lot of designs to choose from, so to ease the wait in line, why not ask the next child in line to decide on a design before they're in the chair? This will keep the line moving, which makes everyone happy!

Tip #2 - When in doubt, go cheap!
Makeup is expensive! Especially if you are using professional stage makeup. But let's be real. The only difference between the cheap stuff and the professional stuff is that the professional stuff lasts longer. But who needs that? Typically, face designs are going to be washed off within a day, so instead of going for the high-priced makeup, use some leftover Halloween makeup. Or, better yet, make your own!

Tip #3 - Practice, Practice, Practice!
It may seem obvious, but in order to really cultivate the artist in you, you must draw! How often? Every day! Even on days you don't feel like drawing, draw something! This will keep you "in the flow" so that you can take those "last minute" engagements and come out smelling like roses!

Tip #4 - Make a "template."
Draw some basic designs that children may choose from and use those to make the finished product. After all, the child chose the design based on the template, so use it!

Tip #5 - Reflections of beauty
Remember to bring along a small mirror so your customer can appreciate the hard work you just did.

Utilizing these tips will not only make you the favorite stop at your local county fair, they will also help you to become very successful in your career as a professional face painter!