Become a PRO Makeup Artist in 5 weeks.

Welcome to The Makeup by Suela Cangu Academy, where passion meets purpose and artistry transforms into a thriving career. Our academy is more than a school—it’s a launchpad for creative dreams, empowering aspiring makeup artists with hands-on training, industry connections, and real-world opportunities. From fashion runways to bridal teams and editorial shoots, our graduates are shaping the beauty industry around the world. Let us help you turn your passion into a profession.
Professional Career Program
Become a professional makeup artist in as little as 5 weeks!

From bridal and special event makeup to photoshoots, film, and fashion looks, we create flawless, long-lasting results using top-quality products.

Professional Career Program

Turn Your Passion for Beauty into a Professional Makeup Artist Career!

The Beauty and Bridal program will equip you with the in’s and out’s of the bridal industry, teaching you not only how to create stunning bridal looks but also how to thrive while working with private clients and bridal teams.
Personal Lessons
Customized To Your Personal Or Career Goals

Our personal makeup classes in New York City are for every person wanting to add a little spice and sparkle to their personal makeup routine. During the personal makeup class, your instructor will show you how to perfect a natural everyday makeup look, flawless foundation, contouring, wing liner, the smokey eye, and everything in between.

THE MAKEUP ACADEMY

At our internationally recognized makeup artist school, hands-on, in-person classes are taught by Suela Cangu.

Graduates of our makeup academy earn industry-recognized certification backed by Tirana Education Department.

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 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.

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 Tirana Education Department. It shows you’re dedicated to your art and you have the experience to perform well.

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