We surveyed 2,539 makeup artists to learn what personality traits and interests make them unique. Here are the results.
Makeup artists are artistic and social
Makeup artists tend to be predominantly artistic individuals, meaning that they are creative and original and work well in a setting that allows for self-expression. They also tend to be social, meaning that they thrive in situations where they can interact with, persuade, or help people.
If you are one or both of these archetypes, you may be well suited to be a makeup artist. However, if you are conventional, this is probably not a good career for you. Unsure of where you fit in? Take the career test now.
Here’s how the Holland codes of the average makeup artist break down:
The top personality traits of makeup artists are openness and social responsibility
Makeup artists score highly on openness, which means they are usually curious, imaginative, and value variety. They also tend to be high on the measure of social responsibility, indicating that they desire fair outcomes and have a general concern for others.
Once again, let’s break down the components of the personality of an average makeup artist: