UNLEASH YOUR PASSION & Become a PRO artist.

At The Makeup Academy, our aim is first and foremost to help our students achieve their personal career goals. There’s nothing we love more than to see our students succeed! Whether you’re looking to enhance your beauty fundamentals, learn advanced skills, or enhance your portfolio, The Makeup Academy’s many programs offer a world of knowledge at your fingertips!

Campuses located in New York City and Philadelphia

Professional Career Program

Master Makeup Artistry

Become a professional makeup artist in as little as 5 weeks

Is it your goal to be a certified makeup artist and hairstylist? Then, you’ll appreciate our Master Makeup Artistry Program that covers the fundamentals and techniques of makeup artistry as well as skin prep, sanitation practices, and hairstyling.

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Professional Career Program

Beauty and Bridal Program

Turn Your Passion for Beauty into a Professional Makeup Artist Career

The Beauty and Bridal program will equip you with the in’s and out’s of the bridal industry, teaching you not only how to create stunning bridal looks but also how to thrive while working with private clients and bridal teams.

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Personal Lessons

Personal Makeup Program

Customized To Your Personal Or Career Goals

Our personal makeup classes in New York City are for every person wanting to add a little spice and sparkle to their personal makeup routine. During the personal makeup class, your instructor will show you how to perfect a natural everyday makeup look, flawless foundation, contouring, wing liner, the smokey eye, and everything in between.

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Thursday night Makeup Forever invited us to their scholarship event! Their scholarship is available to the entire LGBTQIA+ community and everyone that applies is able to select a make up school of their choice and it includes a full kit of makeup forever products. ✨

We were honored to watch as they did a demo as well. Makeup Forever had goodie bags & we connected with the Makeup Forever team! 🤍

Don’t forget to visit the link in our bio to apply for the scholarship.

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This is your last chance to be trained as a freelance makeup artist and be ready to go for 2025 shows, bridal season and more! ✨

Master and Beauty & Bridal courses schedules available:

Weekends: Nov 23rd Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 2:30 pm
Weekday: Nov 25th Monday through Friday 9 am - 2:30 pm

Don’t miss your chance to enroll for our LAST class starts of the year, dare to dream and turn your dreams into a reality!💄

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Calling all aspiring Makeup Artists from the LGBTQIA+ community! Makeup Forever is offering a $5,000-$10,000 scholarship to the makeup academy of your choice (we’d love it to be us 😉)!

Makeup Forever is now accepting applications for the Expanded 2024 Program until December 31st! ✨

Makeup Forever is empowering the next generation of LGBTQIA+ makeup artists!💄Terms and conditions do apply, visit the link in our bio to apply or visit:

makeupforever.com/scholarship ✨

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From gory monsters to spine chilling creatures, our students are turning Halloween nightmares into a reality with their mind-blowing special FX skills! ✨

At The Makeup Academy, we’re proud to train the next generation to talented makeup artists who are bringing the magic (and horror) to life.

Are you ready to take your passion for makeup to the next level? Visit us online to learn more about getting enrolled in our Special FX Program & take the first step in turning your passion into your career! Our next program start is October 21st.

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Unboxing haul of the kit you receive as a student at The Makeup Academy ✨

Only a few spots left in our October 21st Master Class Program. Don’t wait, get enrolled today and turn your dreams into a reality!

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THE MAKEUP ACADEMY

At our internationally recognized makeup artist school, hands-on, in-person classes are taught by elite, in-demand instructors that are MUA’s in New York City and Philadelphia.

Graduates of our makeup academy earn industry-recognized certification backed by New York State.

Our Students

Our makeup academy in New York City has been designed for makeup artists in all stages of their careers. Whether you’re new to the industry or have been practicing as a makeup artist for some time, you could benefit from our hair and makeup classes. If one of the following descriptions fits you, you’re ready to enroll in our makeup artist school.

Launch: Students who are new to the makeup industry and/or straight out of high school

Maintain & Advance: Students who have some experience, already work within the industry, or have completed cosmetology school

Enhance: Students who are already accomplished makeup artists and want to take their skills to the next level and/or add a new skill set to their resume.

Our Programs

At our international makeup academy, we are proud to offer a range of hair and makeup classes to help students excel in their freelance makeup artist careers. As a student at our international MUA school, you will develop a number of skills, including applying makeup in different styles, selecting products and materials for your makeup kit, working with creative professionals, and networking with industry professionals to generate business. Whether your ideal clients are brides, models, or actors/actresses, you’ll feel fully prepared to showcase your artistry after our courses for makeup artists and hairstylists.

Our Difference

Personalized Courses: Our courses for makeup are personalized to ensure you have hands-on training as a makeup artist. We believe in giving you the opportunity to learn from well-established professionals in the field so that you have much-needed exposure to the business.

Elite Instructors: We thrive on knowing that our instructors are able to give you one-on-one attention throughout the program to warrant your success and understanding of our curriculum. This is why we keep our classes for makeup artists small. You will never see a class bigger than eight students per instructor.

Tools Supplied: We provide all our students with the tools they need to excel in their education and jumpstart their careers. Our professional makeup contain items handpicked by the professionals at our international beauty academy, so you can rest assured you’ll have the latest products and tools in your makeup arsenal.

Alumni Support: We continue to provide support even after you graduate. We will work with you throughout your time in school to ensure we have a clear understanding of your career goals. Through our agency partnerships, we will connect you with opportunities like New York Fashion Week, the United States Olympic Team, amazing bridal teams, major beauty brands, and much more.

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

Build A Solid Foundation

During your classes at a makeup school for national and international students, you’ll learn the fundamentals of makeup application — from color blending, shading, and contouring to analyzing skin types and the basics of skincare.

Go Beyond Basics

Once you have a firm foundation under your feet, you can build on these techniques with the support of seasoned professionals at our international beauty school. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the technical aspects of makeup application as well as hairstyling so that you can thrive as a professional makeup artist.

Let Your Creativity Shine

Schools for makeup artists serve as the perfect place to experiment and discover your distinctive edge. No judgment will be placed on your work as you adapt the techniques you learned into styles that are uniquely yours. In fact, your instructors will push you out of your comfort zone, so you’ll be able to develop your creativity. Once you graduate from an international HMUA school, you’ll be ready to let your creativity shine as you create stunning new looks.

Learn the Ins and Outs of Running Your Own Business

Makeup artistry is a service industry, which means it’s not enough to simply master the fundamentals of makeup application. You also need to know how to manage your business, build a client base, and market your skills. The best makeup schools will teach you how to succeed as a freelance makeup artist.

Become Certified

Stand out from the crowd with a certificate from one of the best makeup schools. It’s not simply a piece of paper; it’s a recognition of your mastery of makeup artistry from a school of makeup licensed by the New York State Education Department. It shows you’re dedicated to your art and you have the experience to perform well. This certificate also earns you the ability to get up to 40% off makeup with your PRO discounts!

ELITE INSTRUCTORS & AWARD WINNING PROGRAMS

The Most Comprehensive Classes For
Makeup Artists In NYC and Philadelphia

PRO PERKS

Upon graduation, we provide alumni with resources to apply for PRO Card Applications. Any discount percentages are at the sole discretion of the brand vendors alone. The Makeup Academy has no authority or responsibility regarding anything beyond.

The Makeup Academy NYC has created a convenient checklist of brands that offer pro memberships. If you find a brand that you really love and see that it’s not on this list, please let us know! In addition, feel free to contact us for a digital copy.

DID YOU KNOW?
The average woman spends around $225,360 on enhancing their appearance over their lifetime with $56,340 spent on their face alone. This amount can be hard to swallow, but with your PRO Cards, you can help yourself and others by receiving up to 40% off the leading brands. Overall, you could save more than $20,000. It definitely pays to be a PRO!

Launching Careers For 10 Years

Join the $550 billion beauty industry
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OUR GRADUATES WORK WITH THE LIKES OF

LICENSED BY

The New York State Education Department

WINNER OF

Best makeup artists in New York City 2016 – 2022

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The Makeup Academy

THE ESSENTIAL MAKEUP ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN NYC OR PHILADELPHIA

We are not just your average makeup academy in New York City. We are a highly recognized international makeup academy with makeup and hairstyling for makeup artist classes that allow makeup artists to excel in various MUA industries . Students join us from all over the world to take our programs. Whether you want to be a fashion makeup artist, a retail makeup artist, or somewhere in between, our makeup academy curriculum will get you where you want to go.

With a certification from our makeup school for international students, you can rest assured that you’ll be prepared for a diverse clientele. You’ll have a firm grasp on everything from the basics of blending colors to creating glamour looks. You’ll also have a solid foundation in working with clients, mixing up your creativity, performing on-set, and running your own business. After graduating from our international HMUA academy, you can enjoy an exciting and rewarding career as a freelance makeup artist!

ENROLL IN THE MOST INNOVATIVE MAKEUP & HAIRSTYLE CLASSES IN NYC OR PHILADELPHIA

Students can learn the finer details of makeup artistry and launch their careers in any of the fast-paced career paths for artists including fashion. We are the lead hair and makeup team for many New York Fashion Week, Brooklyn Fashion Week, NY Swim Week shows and many other fashion shows throughout the year. Take advantage of our industry connections and work with major designers, photographers from major publications like Vogue and Glamour, and feel the excitement backstage networking with the industries elite.

Learn more about other career paths for professional Freelance artists

Film and Television
This includes being on the set of films, television shows, and commercials. Even if actors do not need any special effects makeup, makeup artists are still needed to help the director shape the appearance of the characters and make their vision a reality.

Print
There are different fields under the umbrella of print. Like film and television, print advertisements and commercials go for a more subtle and natural look. In the case of shooting for fashion, because you would be selling a lifestyle or brand image, you’re also focusing on the mood and the feel of the brand/product itself. While working in print, you may be required to follow the direction of the director.

Bridal
A career as a bridal makeup artist requires you to not only have the necessary skills in makeup application but also the business skills to manage schedules, trials, and contracts. The booming bridal industry is a great place for makeup artists to start as it can be very lucrative and rewarding. Plus, you can build up your clientele quickly by word of mouth or by joining or starting your own bridal team.

Theater and Performance
Stage and theater can cover anything from the makeup used in actual stage performances to special effects makeup in movies. Local theaters — and, of course, Broadway — need theater artists. What would The Lion King be without the makeup artists!