Makeup Artistry is a Certificate program offered by Brittany Beauty Academy in Brooklyn, NY. The program takes 4 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $1,932.
Program Overview
Brittany Beauty Academy’s 84-hour Makeup Artistry Course is based at our Levittown campus. You’ll train under licensed instructors with real industry experience — mastering bridal, editorial, and everyday techniques from day one.
Small class sizes mean hands-on attention and real skill-building. You’ll graduate with a professional portfolio, a signature style, and the confidence to work on set, at events, and in salons.
Unleash your creativity with Brittany Beauty Academy’s Makeup Artistry course. Learn the essentials of makeup application, including techniques for bridal, editorial, and everyday looks.
We offer flexible scheduling options that allow you to develop your skills as a makeup artist around your busy schedule. Please note that this course is currently only available in our Levittown location.
What sets this Program apart
Why choose Brittany Beauty Academy in Brooklyn?
- Convenient location in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn
- Easily accessible by public transportation
- Diverse student body
- Flexible learning options
- Full-service student-run salon and spa
- Experienced instructors
Brittany Beauty Academy’s Brooklyn campus has been voted Best Trade School in Brooklyn two years running — 2025 and 2026.
Ongoing support beyond graduation. Our beauty school fully prepares you for the New York State licensing exam and connects you with career placement support to help you land your first job with confidence. Every student is trained in our student-run salon on real clients alongside licensed instructors with true salon backgrounds – backed by industry partnerships with brands like Matrix, Wella and Dermalogica.
Admission Requirements and Process
Brittany Beauty Academy helps people like you pursue your dreams in the beauty and wellness industry. Students must be at least 16-1/2 years of age, hold a high school diploma or an accepted equivalent (or pass a written entrance examination), and pass a personal interview with a licensed agent or school director prior to admission.
Prospective students are welcome to visit the institution to discuss educational and career plans. The admissions staff is available for guidance and advisement Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and in the evenings when the school is open, 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and on Saturdays from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. All are encouraged to call for an appointment.
General Requirements
- Minimum ageStudents must be at least 16-1/2 years of age.
- High school diploma or equivalentProvide a High School Diploma, official high school transcript, official notification verifying graduation, General Equivalency Diploma, Associates or Bachelor’s Degree, or a…
- Ability-to-Benefit examStudents without a High School Diploma or equivalent must pass the Accuplacer Exam (233 Reading, 235 Writing, 230 Arithmetic) or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test (200 verbal, 210…
- Personal interviewStudents must pass a personal interview with a licensed agent or school director prior to admission.
- Transfer studentsStudents applying for transfer of credit must meet the admission requirements and submit proof of hours completed at another institution and the subjects taken for evaluation; an…
- Foreign studentsForeign students submit their date and place of birth and intended start date with a non-refundable $500.00 (U.S.) deposit for the course, after which the school sends a Form I-20…
Application Process
- 1Contact our admissions teamCall the Brooklyn campus at 718-745-1000 or reach out online; we’ll answer your questions and guide you through the application process.
- 2Schedule a tourSee our facilities firsthand, meet some instructors and see the student-run salon during a campus tour with an admissions representative.
- 3Personal interview and eligibility reviewPass a personal interview with a member of our admissions team, who will make sure you meet all the admissions requirements.
- 4Submit your applicationOur team will assist you with completing the application form and gathering your documents.
- 5Discuss payment optionsTalk to our financial aid team about flexible cash payment options and monthly payment plans for this program.
- 6Enroll and prepare for day oneOnce you are accepted, our advisors will guide you through the enrollment process and help prepare you for your first day.
Program Schedule
25 hours per week: approximately 4 weeks; 12 hours per week: approximately 7 weeks.
Session types. 31.25, 25 or 22.50 hours per week (days, Monday–Friday); 19 or 15 hours per week (evenings & Saturday); 12 or 16 hours per week (evenings).
Start dates. No start dates are published; actual starting dates may be obtained at the location you wish to attend.
Campus hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9 AM–10 PM; Wednesday and Friday 9 AM–4 PM; Saturday 9 AM–4:45 PM; closed Sunday.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees (Brooklyn). Registration Fee $100.00; Tuition for Complete Program $1,932; Student Kit & Textbooks $600 (plus applicable sales tax); Total Cost of Instruction $2,632. First payment in advance, balance payable on start: $700.
Other charges. Extra charge for make-up work $23 per hour; id card fee $10.00; locker maintenance fee $25.00.
Payment. Acceptable methods of payment for all tuition and related fees are cash, check, money order, credit card (convenience fee applied), electronic bank transfer, wire transfer, Title IV Federal Aid (for qualified students). Monthly payment plans (course is paid prior to completion) and extended payment options beyond graduation through TFC Credit Corporation are available.
Financial aid. Financial aid is not available for this program. However, we offer flexible payment options, which may make your training more accessible.
A Net Price Calculator is available at https://brittanyacademy.edu/net-price-calculator/.
Curriculum
Makeup Artistry course outline (84 hours):
- Bacteriology, Sanitation, Sterilization
- Color Analysis
- Morphology of the Face
- Product knowledge, Chemistry & related composition
- Eyebrow Contouring
- Makeup Application
- Correction & Contouring
- False Eyelashes
- Further training for advanced techniques
Career Outcomes
Career options include: Makeup artists in a salon or spa, Freelance makeup artists traveling to clients, Makeup artists for film or television, Makeup counter representatives, Makeup educators, Product developers, Entrepreneurs.
Accreditor outcomes. NACCAS statistics printed in the Brooklyn catalog (reporting period January 1 – December 31, 2023): 130 students scheduled to complete, 104 completed; completion rate 80.00%, placement rate 72.00%, licensure rate 100% (53 of 53 who took all portions of the licensing exam passed).
Placement assistance is provided to graduates. This service is available throughout the graduate’s lifetime. However, while placement service may be provided, the school cannot guarantee or promise employment to any student or graduate.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Brittany Beauty Academy is nationally accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) and licensed by the New York State Education Department’s Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS). Approved for the training of veterans by the N.Y.S. Education Dept.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Brooklyn Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
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