Follow Your Passion And Become A Professional Makeup Artist
Join The $550 Billion
Beauty Industry!
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
Professional Career Program
Beauty and Bridal Program
Personal Lessons
Personal Makeup Program
Personal sessions for everybody who wants to gain confidence doing their own makeup.
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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 and Philadelphia.
Graduates of our makeup academy 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.
Launching Careers
For 10 Years
The Makeup Academy offers the most comprehensive classes in NYC. Enroll today at our internationally recognized school for makeup artists.
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!
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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.
Hair Lesson # 1 - Intro to Hair styling here at @makeupschoolnyc
This lesson will teach you about hair products and the right way to create perfect curls, blow dry, sleek straight hair, and braiding techniques, to elevate your looks to the next level.
Includes a full hair kit by @frommpro
Call us for more info (332) 334-8848
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Here at the Makeup Academy we are proud of the community we have built throughout the years, which offers endless opportunities to our grads… but make sure you follow these tips 🙃
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Last minute touch ups before the runway 😌
Our closing show during NYFW this season with @theconfessionalshowroomnyc @the_confessional_showroom_nyc
Makeup & Hair Director @tobaarte with our Pro Team
Stylist: @looksbylunden
Photographer: @natureofportraits
Congrats to our weekday masterclass of September 2023 👏🎓🎉 Such an amazing, talented group . We can’t wait to see what you will all accomplish!
Behind the scenes with these amazing pieces from @falgunishanepeacock @falgunishanepeacockindia Fashion Show…
@luxurylaw vision for the makeup was “Im in India, it’s hot, but im looking fierceeee”.
Makeup Director: Adrian Ruilova @tobaarte
Team: @makeupschoolnyc
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Final looks for our last show during NYFW
@theconfessionalshowroomnyc @the_confessional_showroom_nyc
Makeup & Hair Director: Adrian Ruilova @tobaarte
✨80’s inspired ✨
Team: @makeupschoolnyc
Production: @looksbylunden
Location: @nebulanewyork
What an amazing night!! Which one was your favorite look?
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BTS from @falgunishanepeacock Show, directed by @luxurylaw for NYFW 🤩🤩
Makeup Director: Adrian Ruilova @tobaarte
With the Pro Team @makeupschoolnyc
Partners @mubacosmetics
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Dive into some of July's masterclass photoshoot looks, where elegance and fluidity meet in the middle from this amazing themed shoot 💧✨
Philly — are you ready?! The Makeup Academy NYC has brought its 10 years of award winning education, industry connections and passion for makeup to Philly and we are scouting makeup lovers!
Train with The Makeup Academy and you’ll have an opportunity to:
* Become a professional makeup artist in 5 weeks
* Work with industry experts – our instructors have over 40 years of combined industry experience
* Work in the booming Philadelphia Bridal scene or head to NYC to work in Fashion, on Broadway or TV and films.
* Join our international alumni community that have worked on TV, film, Broadway and in Fashion.
* Join our elite team of makeup artists
* Experience International award-winning New York State Education approved curriculum.
This is the start of something new in Philly. Don’t miss out on being formally trained by elite instructors and gain experience and confidence going something you already love. We have helped thousands of grads turn their passion for makeup into careers and we can’t wait to do the same for you!
Contact us today! Schedule a campus visit or call and lets chat about our programs and your goals!
Personal and professional programs now enrolling for classes right in the heart of Rittenhouse Square.
📞215-999-8840
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