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Best makeup artists in New York City 2016 – 2022
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Lights, Camera, Action!
As part of both our professional programs we have included amazing photoshoot experience which will give you the opportunity to work behind the scenes at a high energy and fast paced shoot. You will have 1 photoshoot in your Extensive Program and students of our Master Makeup Program have 3 photoshoots to build their portfolio. Our students use these photoshoots as an opportunity to showcase what they’ve learned throughout the course of our program.
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The Makeup Academy in New York City
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.
Graduates of our makeup academy in New York City earn industry-recognized certification backed by New York State.
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
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.
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 and sanitation kits 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.
Dare to Join
The Makeup Academy in New York City
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.
Graduates of our makeup academy in New York City earn industry-recognized certification backed by New York State.
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
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.
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 and sanitation kits 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.
Knowledge. Tools. Experience.
Invest In Your Future
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
student benefits
Pro Cards & Discounts
Upon graduation we provide guidance with PRO Card Applications as well as enable students to obtain memberships at our partners, Frends Beauty and Nigels Beauty Emporium. Just these two online companies will provide up to 40% off in brands such as Make Up For Ever, L’Oreal, Stila, Naked Cosmetics, Becca, Beauty Blender, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Morphe, Zuca, NYX, Smashbox, Too Faced, Temptu and much more.
We understand that as you grow as a makeup artist, building and adding on to your collection is a vital part of your success.
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!
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the essential makeup academy for international students in nyc
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
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.
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!
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Recent Updates
In honor of our new website - themuanyc.com - we are waiving our Registration Fee for any Master Program enrollments now through August 7th! Use promo code MUA200! Only for new enrollments!
August and September class spots are extremely limited! Take advance of this today.
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Our Makeup Academy is excited to introduce the newest addition to our family @alydecoutoartistry! Aly has always loved makeup! In college she found her love for SFX while studying stage makeup for performance, but her journey in the makeup industry officially began 10 years ago working with a plethora of brands like Urban Decay, Smashbox, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and Yves Saint Laurent to name a few. This opened up doors for Aly to step into bridal and New York Fashion Week.
Aly also thrived in boutique sales management and artistry training and began working for MAKE UP FOR EVER in 2016 and throughout her five year career there was able to elevate her artistry not only by professional training but by teaching one on one lessons and private classes!
Aly is currently a full time freelance artist, studying to become a licensed esthetician, and one of the newest instructors with The Makeup Academy.
Being in school herself Aly understands the need for instructors who not only have experience but are hands on.
"I have found a passion for teaching and am grateful to be a part of each student’s journey and witness their growth as artists!”
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Are you a prospective student interested in learning more about our programs or a makeup lover excited to learn new techniques? Our open house events are a great opportunity to learn all about our programs PLUS have fun watcing an entire makeup demo taught just like one of our classes! Adrian, one of our graduates and now lead instructor, will be leading the demo and will share all of his experiences in the classroom and beyond!
Open House Event & Demo
August 11 at 6pm
545 8th Ave, Suite 1015 - Right in The Makeup Academy
Register- link in our bio!
Seating is limited! Register today!
Hair & Makeup @tobaarte
Photography @mpagara20
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The most perfect summer look.
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The lines are perfection.
🔥 look by recent graduate @makeup.by.manya on the beautiful @maryeileenhealy
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Did you know… that besides Makeup and Hair, @makeupschoolnyc also guides you with styling and outfit ideas to take your portfolio to the next level? 🔝
M, H, & outfit by one of our talented instructors @tobaarte
Model: @angelica.lucia237
Studio: @makeupschoolnyc
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Just some of the looks from our most recent graduating class. Portfolios are built right in our programs!
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The picture you see when you look up “accomplished” 💗
Love our makeup family!
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With new skills and kit full of top of the line products, graduates of MUANYC leave our school ready to take on any industry challenge.
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The @makeupforever HD Skin foundation is favorite of our instructors and students!
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