The Delta Variant as a Makeup Artist: What You Need to Know

The pandemic has been very hard on everyone throughout the world. Small businesses struggled to stay alive, and the world was in a financial crisis. When it comes to makeup artists, jobs just seized. It is safe to say, almost no one was getting their makeup done during the pandemic. When life began to open back up, everyone rushed to reschedule their wedding, host graduations, and throw birthday parties. Now that the Delta Variant has been exposed to many individuals, there are talks about the world shutting back down again. The mask rule has been mandated again and social distancing is required despite your vaccination status. I have composed a list of ways to handle yourself working around people, proper sanitation steps, and ensuring safety for all people.

Being a makeup artist requires that you come into physical contact with your customers. Because of this, it is especially important to be taking the proper safety precautions to prevent the spread of this disease. If you are getting your makeup done, obviously, it is impossible to wear a mask. Because of this, the makeup artist must take extra steps to remain safe. Makeup artists must be wearing a mask (if not two) and a face shield so nothing can get into your eyes. You should always wipe down the chair, desk, and any other furniture that you and your client might be using. You should also wipe down all the makeup products before and after each use. Makeup brushes should absolutely be cleaned after every client no matter the situation. 

Before you even do the client’s makeup, you should require the result of a negative COVID-19 test, a temperature check upon arrival, proof of vaccine (if vaccinated), and state if they have been in contacted with anyone that has tested positive for the virus in the past 14 days.

Taking the necessary safety steps is for the benefit of your business and the clients. If you continue to practice safety precautions, the longer you will be able to continue to work to support you and your family. 

Be sure to check out our other article titled, “What Every MUA Needs to Know When Working a COVID-19 Wedding.”