Bliss Beauty Academy
“I have been to the eyelash course, I loved how easy and practical the class was to take, the teacher was very efficient and friendly, the place was very clean and spacious, the staff was very friendly.”
Best Makeup Classes near Manhattan, NY
These schools serve Manhattan from nearby bases in New York, Woodside and Forest Hills.
15 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics
“Prepped me for the exam as well as lots of fantastic hands on training.”
Makeup Artist Nyc: Lorin Cole
“She spent an entire day clearly explaining how to apply makeover specific to each of our faces along with suggestions for products to use”
American Beauty Institute
“My teacher, Sobia is incredibly knowledgeable and well educated in her field and with her guidance, I was able to successfully pass both the written and practical exams on the FIRST try.”
Lia Schorr Institute
“A special thank you to Miss Antoinette, Miss Suki, and Miss Shondell for their encouragement, patience, and for sharing their knowledge throughout my journey.”
Formula B Parisien Beauty School
“The student was very friendly and knowledgeable, very happy with the new haircut this year, service for free haircuts.”
The 15 schools listed for Manhattan, NY teach makeup. Whether they run personal lessons, professional courses or bridal trials, and what any kit list covers, comes from what each school publishes about itself.
Area overview: Manhattan, NY
14 of the 15 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,451 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers payment plans and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 10 list a public email. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Who can I write to before choosing a makeup school?
Written contact is possible with 10 of these 15 schools, which give an email address. Writing beats calling here, because you want the kit list and the certificate details in something you can reread later rather than scribbled on a notepad.
New York Beauty Academy
“She provided in-depth knowledge of both the science and artistry behind injectables, ensuring I felt confident in my skills.”
Beauty Beauty International School
“The staff is incredibly friendly, the atmosphere is cozy and inspiring, the training schedule is flexible, and there is sooooo much support from the teachers and fellow students!”
Baranska Beauty Studio NYC
“The whole experience felt calm and comfortable, and the results are even better than I imagined — my brows look so natural and make me feel confident every day.”
Mastercutter Academy
“Not only does she consistently give me the best haircuts, but the stylists she's trained have also were able to repeat her directions in order to start mastering a perfect bob”
Academy of Freelance Makeup NYC
“Because of the experience this school has given me, I was able to build up an impressive resume and portfolio in just a couple months”
Lauren Whitworth Makeup Artistry & Nina Mua Instructor
“She made sure not to only teach us about makeup artistry, but also about beauty as a business, and proper etiquette as a working MUA in the real world.”
Kao Salon Academy New York
“From the thoughtfully chosen models to the emphasis on fundamental styling foundations, every detail was intentional and impactful”
Whole Green's Lash & Brow Artistry Studio
360 Beauty Academy
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