New York Swim Week Proudly Presents “Swimtopia” in Partnership With The Makeup Academy NYC
The Makeup Academy NYC is proud to announce that its ICON Pro Team will be the exclusive makeup, hair, and styling partner for New York Swim Week (NYSW) 2024,...
Philly Meets NYC: The Makeup Academy NYC Opens Location in Philadelphia
Step into a world where creativity knows no bounds and dreams of becoming a makeup artist come true. The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here! We are...
I Wanna be a Rockstar! Rockin Makeup tips for Your Inner Rock Goddess
Do you want to wake up the hidden rockstar goddess within you? Perhaps, you already have the traditional rock outfits in your wardrobe like the studded jacket, leather pants,...
The Importance of Color Theory for Makeup Artists
Color theory for makeup artists is an essential part of makeup artist training. Let's take a closer look at why it's essential for makeup artists to understand color...
From Vaudeville to RuPaul: A Look at the History of Drag Queen Makeup
Makeup has been a form of expression for centuries, and drag queens understand this better than anyone. The tradition began as a way to fill a void in...
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! From Hong Kong to NYC – Joy Kawuma
Hong Kong. One of the most significant financial hubs in the world. In this bright, bustling, busy place is where Joy Kawuma was born and raised. For 2 years...
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! Jack Thayer – 2019 Graduate
“This is it. This is my life’s work.” For Jack Thayer, like so many of us, finding a career he loves didn’t happen overnight. I started on a completely...
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT! Shahar Gerbi – Feb 2020 Grad
It’s 4:30pm in Israel. And although Shahar Gerbi is halfway around the world, it’s clear; her heart is in NYC. “I had tears in my eyes when I boarded...
Breaking into Editorial as a new MUA: Collaboration is KEY
The leaders, the creators, the influencers… the editorial artists. Mixing technique and skill with artistry and vision is what creates editorial artists, and they rarely work in a vacuum....
The Bridal Makeup Artist Advantage
Want to be a professional makeup artist? Specializing in weddings is a great way for a new MUA to get a business growing… and with most weddings held...
Let’s Do It: First Steps To Become A Makeup Artist
Many girls still in their teens discover secrets of makeup and learn to create unique images on their face with the help of cosmetics. Sometimes such a passion turns...
Congrats, You Graduated From The Makeup School, NOW WHAT?
Building your name and reputation In order to get clients, you will need to start making a name for yourself. This includes having your own website and working on...
What It Means To Work As A Makeup Artist
_Makeup artists seem to live the ultimate glamorous and glitzy life. With opportunities to travel all over the world, work backstage on models who walk the runway, apply makeup...
New York-Inspired Photo Shoot at Nina Mua
Fueling anyone’s inner passion is one of our goals. If we are able to help, we would love to take the challenge! Hence, the New York-Inspired Photo Shoot at...
July 4th, 2018 Event Recap at Nina Mua
Flashback Friday is here! Let’s do a little recap of our 4th of July event held last June 29 at the Nina Mua studio with none other than Lauren...
Fields You Can Work In As A Makeup Artist
So you’ve finally graduated from makeup school, and maybe you’re feeling a little lost in what you want to specialize in. It’s not true that you can only do...
5 Reasons To Trust Your Makeup Artist
Whether you’re attending an important event or simply looking for a better way to apply a flawless application, there’s no doubt that a professional makeup artist knows all the...
The Importance Of Attending A Makeup School
If you can dream it, you can do it! Taking the first steps to becoming a certified professional makeup artist can seem like a challenging task, but remembering that...
The Power Behind Your Social Media
Who would have ever predicted that social media in the beauty industry would boom into a $445 billion industry? With so many niche markets, social media is a vital...
Maintaining Your Website As A Makeup Artist
A website is not only a platform where you can display an array of your work. It is an extension of who you are as a makeup artist since...
Meet Our Photographer: Evgeny Milkovich
Evgeny Milkovich is a New York-based fashion/beauty photographer hailing from Ukraine. His passion started as a teenager and he knew within that to create original ideas is what sets...
What To Do After You Graduate Makeup School
Not everyone has the opportunity to attend a makeup school and receive proper training. However, not everyone is also 100% sure where they will end up after completion. It’s...
Why Brides Hire Professional Makeup Artists
Brides often have the jitters because they have so much on their mind – the guests, venue, dress, budget, makeup, and if they are marrying the right person! This...
Following Your Dream As A Makeup Artist
How many of you were led to believe that there is no success in the creative field? That there is only a future in the medical, legal, or education...
Journey To Success: Lauren Whitworth’s Story
Warning: Makeup Artistry is not for the fainthearted. Breaking into the makeup industry can be a lot of work. Oftentimes, it is the start that hinders anyone from their...
Essential Skills As A Makeup Artist
In the makeup industry, not everything is all about theories because practicality is a must. Some skills are innate in others, but it may be acquired through proper training...
Some Secrets In Becoming A Makeup Artist
Being a makeup artist has its pros and cons, especially if you’ll be working as a freelance makeup artist. However, at the end of the day, if this is...
How To Become A Successful Makeup Artist
Makeup artistry is a career that not everyone is brave enough to take. It is generally a rough path at the beginning, but don’t be discouraged. There is enough...
Easy Ways You Can Become A Makeup Artist
A lot of ladies out there dream of becoming a makeup artist, but worries arise the moment they realize that they don’t know how to approach their goal. It’s...
Why Learning Hairstyling As A Makeup Artist Is Beneficial
When you are a makeup artist, your focus day and night is probably your artistry. You practice in your free time, look over bookings and always check up on...
3 Ways On How You Can Obtain Photos For Your Makeup Artist Portfolio
Never neglect what a portfolio can do to your career. It’s usually how clients and employers would make a determination whether you’re a talented makeup artist or not. You...
How to Be Organized As A Makeup Artist
After getting into the swing of your career, it is important to stay organized. When your services, clients and the rush of your life has hit a start button,...
The Importance Of Taking Great Photos As A Makeup Artist
One thing to always remember as a makeup artist: take a photo of your masterpiece or it never happened. In the beauty industry, it is all about being able...
How to Have a Successful Client Relationship
Having an ongoing, successful relationship with clients is something that goes beyond being good at what you do. Networking efficiently and leaving a positive impact on your client can...
A Look into Salary: How Much the Average Makeup Artist Makes
Salary. Money. It is the first, if not almost the first, thing that is programmed into our brains when we are picking a career path. The best part about...
The Top 5 Makeup Products Loved by the Pro’s
As a makeup artist, your goal is to make your clients feel as beautiful as possible at the end of your session while fulfilling their requests. There is an...
5 Ways to Establish Your Name in the Beauty Industry
So you finished makeup school and have decided to branch out and start your career. You should be proud of yourself for committing to your passion-congratulations! One of your...
5 Ways to Maximize Your Social Media Presence as a Makeup Artist
What is more visual than make-up? As a makeup artist, you know the importance of showcasing your work in the best way possible. Engaging a community of makeup lovers...
5 Ways to Book Your First Client as a Makeup Artist
After becoming a certified professional Makeup Artist, there are many paths that you can choose to begin to form your client base and secure yourself a spot in the...
THE ART OF INTERVIEWING: How To Turn Your Dream Job Into A Reality!
You’ve done it! You’ve officially graduated from our 4 Week Makeup Artistry Course. Starry-eyed, bushy-tailed and MUA certificate in hand, you’re ready to take on the Big Apple. After...
Make Up Artist Marketing: Knowing Your Target Audience
You know how in real estate it’s all about location, location, location? Well, if you’re looking to become a pro-MUA, it’s all about knowing who your clients are. What...
MAKING IT AS A MAKEUP ARTIST – How To Get Your Foot In The Door
Let’s face it, starting a new career can be a daunting task anywhere, and New York City is no different. But just remember, with the right tools and attitude, it...
SHOULD AGE STOP ME FROM PURSUING WHAT I LOVE?
I met a colleague once who ended up working for a massive company and was extremely successful. But then woke up one day and decided, maybe this is not...
Getting ready to look Springtastic!
The time is finally here to pull out your florals and your pastel colored raincoats! Are you as excited as I am? The flowers are starting to show and...
Portfolio Building for Makeup Artists
When I was just starting out one of the biggest challenges I went through was showcasing my work. Yes, I took pictures from my phone and managed. But photo...
MY FIRST TEACHER & I – MY INSPIRATION FOR OUR 5 WEEK PROGRAM.
I stared at my reflection for 15 minutes without even realizing it. It was a regular day at our studio here and I was getting ready to welcome a...
JUMP STARTING YOUR CAREER AS A MAKEUP ARTIST
We all love makeup! As much as we all want to believe that we can live without it, today society has only proven time and time again that it...
3,2,1 Are We Ready Yet?
Have we all picked out the ideal ensemble for thanksgiving dinner yet? I am still debating between a few options, but then again it could get really confusing when...
Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Tell Me What To Wear For Here Comes Fall
The air is crisp, and the colors have changed. Here we are, yet again. It is officially the fall season! Fall not only comes with the cold air, but...
Exercise for your Skin. Yoga with Nina Mua!
Our souls desire to behave in ways that line up with what we believe and value. That is called living an integrated life. When behavior matches values, we are...
Be Your Own Stylist!
Our hair is one of our most valuable accessories! It can completely change your appearance. What if you have a party right after you finish your work or meeting and...
Follow Your Dreams – Nina Mua
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”...
What To Do When Daily Routine Gets You Down? – Nina Mua
Sometimes routines are not fun when we do the same thing everyday, having to get dressed up for work, getting our makeup and hair done. It’s always nice to...
How to Upgrade Your “No Makeup” Look: Tips from Professional Makeup Artists!
No matter what the trends are, natural beauty is always in. If done correctly, the “no makeup” look is great for interviews, first dates, and pretty much any family get...
Easy Tips for Photogenic Holiday Makeup
As the holidays approach, so do the holiday parties. But just because it’s called an “ugly sweater party” doesn’t mean you have to look like an ugly sweater when...
How to Give Freshness to the Look, To Make it Expressive and Open?
In the world of reality, many are into adoring those beautiful faces and many are into making ways to attain an attractive appearance that will make them stand out....
5 Facts about Mascaras Which You Didn’t Know
The mascara that you enjoy today is not the mascara that was used during the ancient times. It was in ancient Egypt that has this documentation of its creation...
Wedding Hair: Up Do or Up Don’t !!??
Wedding – the most coveted event of a lifetime, needs the bride to prepare herself in a “never before” look. She wants to be the best looking bride and...
Mermaid’s having more fun: Let’s Make Some Waves!
Hair types vary greatly from person to person. Some have straight hairs, while some have thick curls and some are in the middle of the two, i.e. wavy hairs....
Makeup Classes in New York
If you have dreamed of starting a career as a makeup artist, there is no better time than right now to begin searching for makeup classes New York and...
She’s SMOKIN! Smoky Eye Tutorial
Smoky is one of the favorite eye makeups for trendy women. Young ladies prefer this to have the trendy yet traditional “rock star” look. It is equally popular for...
Fake it like a pro: Top Makeup Tips from the PROS
Commonly, women do not always have the necessary training and experience to be a makeup PRO, but here are some tips that will enable you to become one when...
Pop Art Eyes: Learn how to make your eyes Pop for a night out on the town!
Your eye makeup is the key thing to get a wonderful look. When you are getting ready for a night out on in town, you must go for extraordinary...
Bun Heads: Chic or Lazy?
A bun is the type of hair style that is women normally women wear, in which the hair is plaited, twisted, pulled back and finally wrapped in a circular...
Bridal Bliss: Wedding Makeup Must Have’s
A wedding is the most precious event in every woman’s life and it is the time when she wants to look the best. In general, a lady may want...