MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY PROGRAM
If becoming a makeup artist has always been a dream of yours, you will want to join The Master Makeup Artistry Program from The Makeup Academy. We’re an international school of makeup located in NYC and Philadelphia, and our NYC location is licensed by NYSED to provide an unbeatable educational experience.
In this action-packed program, you will be fully equipped with all the ins and outs of the industry and gain the skills and tools you need to thrive as a freelance makeup artist. This is our complete makeup training program, consisting of 100 in-class hours of makeup education and 18 hours of hairstyling education for makeup artists. Through a series of advanced makeup classes, you will learn the fundamentals and techniques of makeup artistry while also focusing on crucial skills such as skin prep, sanitation standards, and hairstyling.
In addition to in-depth training, you’ll also receive practice hours, photoshoots, and various opportunities to extend your portfolio, such as collaborating with photographers and expanding your professional network. Our master makeup class in New York City is designed to help you build and arrange your portfolio, stay competitive within the industry, and let your creativity speak for itself.
MASTER MAKEUP ARTISTRY PROGRAM
If becoming a makeup artist has always been a dream of yours, you will want to join The Master Makeup Artistry Program from The Makeup Academy. We’re an international school of makeup located in NYC and Philadelphia, and our NYC location is licensed by NYSED to provide an unbeatable educational experience.
In this action-packed program, you will be fully equipped with all the ins and outs of the industry and gain the skills and tools you need to thrive as a freelance makeup artist. This is our complete makeup training program, consisting of 100 in-class hours of makeup education and 18 hours of hairstyling education for makeup artists. Through a series of advanced makeup classes, you will learn the fundamentals and techniques of makeup artistry while also focusing on crucial skills such as skin prep, sanitation standards, and hairstyling.
In addition to in-depth training, you’ll also receive practice hours, photoshoots, and various opportunities to extend your portfolio, such as collaborating with photographers and expanding your professional network. Our master makeup class in New York City is designed to help you build and arrange your portfolio, stay competitive within the industry, and let your creativity speak for itself.
PROGRAM ESSENTIALS
- 100 in-class training hours in MAKEUP
- 18 in-class training hours in HAIRSTYLING
- Opportunity to work closely with our dream team
- PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP KIT ($900+ Value)
- Professional Hairstyling Kit ($300+ Value)
- 3 PHOTOSHOOTS (priceless real-world experience)
- Professionally retouched photos from each shoot – Total of 20 at graduation
- Complete education in all areas of makeup from beauty and bridal through creative, editorial, fashion makeup and more…
TUITION & FINANCING
Join our thousands of alumni working on fashion shows across the world like New York Fashion Week, capitalizing on the booming bridal industry on bridal teams and fueling their creative passions on editorial and commercial shoots with major brands!
$8000
Weekday, Evening or Weekend Schedule Options
Includes Non-Refundable $200 Registration Fee
We have financial plans for everyone who has the passion and drive to be a part of this $575 Billion Dollar beauty industry. If you can dream it, we can help you make that dream a reality…just ask our thousands of graduates from all over the world who have come before you.
Let nothing stand in your way- CALL US NOW or visit our payment portal to learn more. Take the first step to living your dream in the beauty world today.
Your dream of becoming a professional makeup artist is within your reach. By enrolling in our master makeup class in New York City, you can receive all the instruction and inspiration you need to have a successful career doing what you love most: enhancing each person’s natural beauty.
Schedule a campus visit/tour at our New York City or Philadelphia Makeup Academy campuses to learn more about our master program and why it’s so heavily sought-after among national and international students. While you’re visiting, you can also gather more insight into our beginnings as a premier makeup artist school, potential MUA industries you could work in, and our other programs and classes, including:
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PROGRAM KITS
To ensure that your blossoming makeup career gets started on the right track, included in your tuition are curated professional makeup and sanitation kits as well as a professional hairstyling kit! Not only will you be prepared with proper training in our master makeup classes in New York City and Philadelphia, you’ll also have the tools to be successful.
- Makeup Forever HD Skin Foundation – 4 Shades
- Makeup Forever Full Cover Concealer – 3 Shades
- Loreal Mascara
- Inglot Translucent Loose Powder
- Inglot AMC Eyeliner Gel 77
- Inglot Duraline
- Inglot Soap Brow
- Viseart Neutral Makeup Palette
- Imagic Camouflage Cream Palette
- BH Classic Blush – 10 Color Palette
- LA Girl Contour Palette – 2 palettes
- Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre
- 24-Piece Set: Professional Makeup Brush Kit
- Metal Plate with Spatula
- Inglot Makeup Brush 31T
- Relevel Makeup Bag
- Ardel Demi Whispies Strip Lash
- Individual Lashes – Small, Medium and Large
- Duo Lash Glue
- Waterproof Makeup Remover
- Bioderma Micellar Water
- Carmex Lip Balm
- Black Tote Bag
- Notebook
- Black Elastic Bands – 250 Pack
- 3.5″ Brown Small Hair Donut
- 1.75″ Black Hair Pin – 100/Card
- Black Heat Safe Gloves
- 2″ Black Bob Pin – 60/Card
- Double Prong Slide/Curl Clip – 80 Pack
- Duckbill Clips – 12 Pack
- Black Ponytails – 12 Pack
- 4.5″ Gator Clips – 6 Pack
- 3 Row teasing Brush w/Tail
- 100% Boar Med Firm 5 Row Styling Brush
- Aqua Cushion Brush
- 9.25″ Carbon Rat Tail Comb
- Clipper-mate Hard Rubber 816cm Comb
- Bone/Black Shampoo Comb
- 1.75″ Elite Ceramic Round Brush
- Wig Block Holder
- Fromm Flat Iron
- 1″ Ceramic Curling Wand
- 3/4″ Hot Tools Spring Curling Iron
- Blowdryer
- Eva Brown Human Hair Mannequin
elite instructors & personalized courses
The Most Comprehensive Classes
For Makeup Artists in NYC
OUR CURRICULUM
Lesson #1
Introduction & Makeup Foundations
Lesson #2
Basic & Advanced Smokey Eye
Lesson #3
Cat Eye Techniques
Lesson #4
Romantic Smokey Techniques
Lesson #5
Colorful Smokey Eye
Lesson #6
Glamour Makeup Application
Lesson #7
Burlesque Makeup
Lesson #8
Halo Eye & Wet Look
Lesson #9
Airbrush Introduction
Lesson #10
Bridal Glamour Makeup
Lesson #11
Ethnic Bridal Makeup/Mature Skin
Lesson #12
Photoshoot
Lesson #13
Creative Photo Makeup
Lesson #14
Runway Makeup
Lesson #15
Editorial Makeup
Lesson #16
Photoshoot
Lesson #17
Period Makeup
Lesson #18
TV, Video, Period
Lesson #19
Business, Branding, Marketing
Lesson #20
Photoshoot
Blowout Basics
Curling Techniques
Waving
Various Braiding Techniques
Straightening
Modern and Classic Bridal Updos and ponytails
Extensions
Red Carpet Hairstyling
High Fashion Updos and Fashion Ponytail
Period Inspired Looks
PORTFOLIO PHOTOSHOOTS
Master Makeup Artistry Program – Elevate Your Skills in NYC
Step into the world of professional makeup artistry with our Master Makeup Artistry Program in New York City! This hands-on training goes beyond the basics, giving you real-world experience through 3 photoshoots with professional models and photographers—a must-have for building your portfolio and launching your career.
Under the guidance of expert instructors, you’ll create mood boards and face charts before stepping onto a live set, where you’ll master the fast-paced demands of editorial and commercial shoots. From rooftop views to NYC’s vibrant streets, your work will be captured in stunning images—perfect for your portfolio, website, and Instagram.
Bridal makeup is a lucrative niche, and we ensure you’re ready. Create timeless, camera-ready looks that brides love, giving you standout portfolio pieces to attract high-end clients.
Want to master glamour makeup? Bold lips, dramatic eyes, and statement looks are always in demand. Our Glamour Makeup Module equips you with expert techniques to create show-stopping styles that appeal to diverse clients.
Whether you’re starting out or leveling up, this program sets you apart in the competitive beauty industry. Join us in NYC and build the portfolio that gets you booked!
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 but often range between 30-50% off of your makeup purchases as.a PRO artist.
MASTERCLASSES
At The Makeup Academy, we connect you with the biggest names in beauty. Our exclusive industry partnerships bring top global artists and major brands—like MAC and Charlotte Tilbury—directly to our academy for Masterclasses and workshops designed for our alumni.
These career-changing opportunities keep you ahead of industry trends, expand your skills, and provide invaluable networking connections. Plus, many sessions include professional models and photoshoots, giving you even more portfolio-worthy images under the direction of industry leaders.
Stay inspired, stay competitive, and keep growing with The Makeup Academy!
LIFETIME ACADEMY ACCESS
We understand that as you grow as a makeup artist, building and adding on to your collection is a vital part of your success. We also know how important it is for you to have a professional and inspiring space to practice your artistry, work one-on-one with clients, and stay connected to an industry leading academy. All of our alumni gain Forever Family Access to our well-lit classroom space, professional photoshoot studio, and even our amazing rooftop for epic pictures with the NYC skyline in the backdrop. From graduate organized photoshoots shot right in our studio and published on magazine covers to a major Vogue100 designer, Lisa Von Tang, who completed her entire test shoot in our studio with Vogue photographers, our studio is in high demand and our grads get first access! This is priceless in a competitive and expensive global industry.
