AiMakeup Beauty Academy
Beauty school salon in New York, Manhattan, NY
AiMakeup Beauty Academy teaches makeup in New York and Miami, with studios in Manhattan and Brickell. The academy describes its mission as helping women feel confident and beautiful while giving aspiring makeup artists practical skills and real-world opportunities. It was founded by Aiyma, who works in both cities.
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AiMakeup Beauty Academy teaches makeup in New York and Miami, with studios in Manhattan and Brickell. The academy describes its mission as helping women feel confident and beautiful while giving aspiring makeup artists practical skills and real-world opportunities. It was founded by Aiyma, who works in both cities.
The self-makeup classes are private one-on-one sessions with a senior artist. They range from a 1.5-hour beginner class to a 3.5 to 4-hour session that builds two complete looks. Group options are Girlfriends packages for two to four people or for five or more, a two-hour soft glam class suited to friends, colleagues, parties and celebrations. A live, personalized online lesson is also offered, with a workbook and a recording for later reference, and self-makeup classes can be taken online at $100 below the listed price.
The makeup artist course starts with a $199 hands-on workshop covering self-makeup and the industry, and that fee is credited toward the Professional Makeup Artist Program if a student continues. The Pro Program ($2,699) combines online theory and video lessons with a three-day in-person intensive on day, glam and bridal looks, and includes a starter kit and the academy's own certificate. The VIP Elite track ($4,999) adds one-on-one mentorship with Aiyma, private training on models, and help building a portfolio. A 6-hour private masterclass ($1,499) is aimed at artists who already have basic skills. Payment plans starting at $208 per month are offered through Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna, subject to each provider's credit approval. The academy says no cosmetology license is required to work as a makeup artist in New York State or Florida.
Luxury beauty services cover weddings, bridal parties, red carpets and special occasions. Work can be done on location in New York City and Miami, with a travel fee starting at $50 depending on the location. Bridal and wedding day makeup is quoted individually after clients send details of the event. The academy says graduates of the Pro and VIP programs may be offered backstage work at New York Fashion Week and Miami Swim Week, and it also reports taking part in charity events and community programs that support women through beauty.
Enrollment is confirmed once a deposit or full tuition is received, and course deposits are non-refundable. Training dates can be rescheduled with at least 14 business days' notice. The academy says it will reply to prospective students within 12 hours of an inquiry, and an AI booking assistant called Ask Aiya is available around the clock for New York and Miami.
Instruction is personal and founder-led: the academy says every artist on its team is trained by Aiyma and follows its own teaching system.
Specials & promotions
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$100 off online self-makeup lessons
On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it
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Group rate: $199 per person for 5+ people
$199
Girlfriends Package, 5+ people. 2–4 people pay $249 / person.
On their website as of Oct 30, 2026 · Where we saw it
Services
Final prices may vary.
Private and group classes that teach clients to do their own makeup, from a short beginner session to multi-look day-to-night classes, with online options.
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Girlfriends Package 5+ people $199
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Girlfriends Package 2-4 people $249
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Glow Basics Express $259
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Natural Glow Signature $359
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Full Glam Celebrity Style Makeup Class $465
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Natural Glow with Aiyma $499
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Day-to-Night Transformation $599
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Signature Glam with Aiyma $799
Training for people who want to work as makeup artists, from a starter workshop through a hybrid professional program and a VIP mentorship track, plus a private masterclass.
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Makeup Artist Starter Session $199
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Private 1:1 Masterclass with Aiyma $1,499
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Professional Makeup Artist Program $2,699
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VIP Elite Makeup Artist & Business Mentorship $4,999
On-location makeup and hairstyling for weddings, bridal parties, red carpets and special events in New York City and Miami.
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Soft / Natural Glam $180
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Full Glam Makeup $230
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Makeup & Hairstyling $350
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Girlfriends Package Soft Glam Makeup Class $199/unit
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Online Makeup Lesson Price at booking
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Meet the team
Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.aimakeupbeauty.com (opens in a new tab)
- Highlights
- Private one-on-one self-makeup classes with a senior artist
- Starter workshop fee credited toward the Professional Makeup Artist Program
- Pro Program includes a three-day in-person intensive and the academy's own certificate
- Student discounts of up to 40% on brands such as MAC, NARS and Bobbi Brown
- Ask Aiya, a 24/7 AI booking assistant for New York and Miami
- Payment plans through Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna
- Good for
- first-time makeup learners
- people considering a makeup artist career
- small friend groups
- bridal parties
- wedding day makeup
- special occasion glam
- online learners
- Treats
- everyday makeup skills
- event and red carpet glam
- bridal makeup
- professional makeup artist training
- Techniques
- skin sculpting
- eye contouring
- lash application
- camera-ready makeup
- hairstyling
- day-to-night looks
- bridal looks
Products & treatments
- MAC
- NARS
- Bobbi Brown
- ESUM starter kit