What's the best way to get into the fashion & makeup industry? Modeling and making?

you mean to model or to apply makeup. either way experience is needed but a network is essential. its important to know the people in the industry. always be on the look out for people needing help. accept the offer even if its small time. a great makeup artist told me this and she said big things come from small things and you just gotta work your way up. practice. involve others so that they can witness and record your progress and skills. create a portfolio.