Make-up Artist  

Duties and Responsibilities: Make-up artists visually transform people using make-up, paint, wigs and other accessories to prepare them for photo shoots, filming, live performances and special events.

Salary: $78,250

Education: Associate's degree or training program in cosmetology is typical; bachelor's degree in theater is another option.

Demand For this particular career: The job of show business makeup artists is to apply makeup to performers according to the specific needs of the person or show.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would like to be one because doping someone make up is fun and you learn a new technique every time you do someone's makeup.