Beauty Courses in NYC, New York

This is an Intro Class Aromatherapy, the use of essential oils as healing agents, has a long history in many cultures. This course will provide an overview of the basics of aromatherapy and the wide range of aromatherapy techniques we can use in many aspects of our lives. We’ll work with oils derived from leaves, needles, flowers, and peels, including...

We all want to  perfect a smokey eye that is appropriate for the work place or an afternoon occasion. A quick makeup look that's sexy yet neutral enough to wear when the sun is out. The beauty of this look is that it's also an easy look to turn from day to night. At this event you will learn how to perfect your daytime smokey eye and how...

Smell is the most neglected of our senses yet it has an instantaneous power to penetrate our consciousness invoking memories and emotion. Odors are ethereal and elusive yet can strongly attract or repel. In this sensory workshop we will examine the art of natural perfumery. Students will gain a basic understanding of the sense of smell, the history...

Learn how to make spa-quality, emulsified body scrubs and luscious body butters. Holly will walk you through step-by-step how to make these products. You'll learn how to formulate your own recipes using all-natural ingredients and essential oils. This is a hands-on workshop where Holly will show you how to make spa-quality, products. If you've never...

Media Makeup Knowledge for Designers, Stylists, and Consultants Do your clients seek your advice as a design expert, stylist, or image consultant on what to wear for special events, corporate presentations or media moments? Why not stretch your service and offer them makeup advice, too? This course teaches you the dos and don'ts of makeup for media...

Learn to make your very own highly effective, natural, plant-based, antiaging facial products from scratch in this hands-on, evening intensive workshop on the Upper West Side. Dry skin? Oily skin? Combo or problem skin? We have all skin types covered! Have you been disappointed with results and ingredients in overpriced antiaging skincare...

Beginner level class: Make Your Own Skin Care Products.  Choosing from dozens of natural ingredients you will formulate, create, and take home a mask, a toner, and a facial serum each customized for your unique complexion! Learn about ingredients and techniques to address your personal skin care concerns. Join Jo Anne Richards, Herbalist,...

Used in India for over 4,500 years, turmeric is a powerful remedy for your body—both inside and out. An antioxidant with antibacterial and antiinflammatory properties, this spice can help clear up acne, decrease UV damage, and reduce scarring. Ayurvedic practitioner Sriram Moorthy shares the rich history of this powerful spice, then shows you how...

Autumn is the time of year for wood fragrances, recalling memories of crisp leaves, curls of wood smoke, and the bracing green of pine. This studio class is for students who have already taken parts one (and preferably two, although not necessary) of Natural Perfume Blending. We will be discovering the Woody category of perfumery and all of it’s...

Sold out! Next class will be posted soon. Tired of spending hundreds on skincare products every year? Disappointed in the results of those products or perhaps the lack of natural ingredients on the label? In this 3-hour intensive class you will learn how to make your own plant-based, spa-quality, anti-aging skincare products. Marla Bosworth will...

This three-module course is the first step for students to intimately learn the perfumer’s palette. Participants will acquire knowledge about, and interact with, the most important materials used in perfumery. This course is intended for those seeking technical education to create perfumes, as well as enthusiasts of perfumery. The modules can all...

Enjoy a brief history of fragrances, then create a special scent to take home.

Learn to make your very own natural haircare products for to sell or for friends and family. This evening workshop is for students from beginner through advanced. Cosmetic formulator Marla Bosworth has been making haircare products for 22 years and will share formulation recipes and tips for making natural haircare products suitable for your hair...

What You'll Learn Bridal, Bridal, Bridal! Techniques for long wearing bridal makeup High fashion, luxury bridal makeup techniques  Creating a natural, no makeup, makeup for classic brides How to work a bridal trial and book your bride Makeup for bridal photography and tips for flawless pictures  Dramatic yet polished bridal smokey...

Join Marla Bosworth in this evening workshop and customize your own highly effective, plant-based, clean beauty products for the face. Many consumers are disappointed in the results of overpriced facial skincare products and the lack of natural ingredients they contain. In this 3-hour intensive class (which sounds like a long time to learn, but students...