Best Trade School in Brooklyn two years running: 2025 and 2026.
If you’ve been searching for a cosmetology school near Sunset Park, Brooklyn, you don’t have to travel far. Brittany Beauty Academy’s Brooklyn campus is one of the most accessible beauty schools in the borough — and we’ve been voted Best Trade School in Brooklyn two years running: 2025 and 2026.
We offer fully accredited programs in cosmetology, esthetics, nail technology, waxing, and more — with financial aid available for students who qualify. Whether you’re 17 and figuring out your next step or an adult ready for a career change, our programs are designed for real people with real schedules in Sunset Park and across Brooklyn.
Sunset Park is one of Brooklyn’s most tightly knit and community-proud neighborhoods. It deserves a beauty school that matches that energy. Brittany Beauty Academy has been training students from Sunset Park, Flatlands, East New York, and the surrounding area for over 50 years — producing thousands of licensed beauty professionals who’ve built real careers right here in Brooklyn and across New York City.
We’re not just a school that’s accessible to Sunset Park. We’re a school that takes its responsibility to Brooklyn students seriously.
Brittany Beauty Academy has been voted Best Trade School in Brooklyn two years in a row — 2025 and 2026 — by the community that knows us best. This is a community award, voted on by real Brooklyn residents who have seen firsthand what our school means to students and families in neighborhoods like Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, Flatbush, and East New York.
Back-to-back wins reflect something consistent: quality instructors, strong programs, real outcomes, and a school that genuinely cares about the people it serves.


Theory gets you through the exam. Practice builds your career. At Brittany Beauty Academy’s Brooklyn campus, every student gets real-world experience in our fully equipped student salon and spa — open to the public and serving real clients every day.
We offer a full range of accredited beauty programs at our Brooklyn campus. Each program is designed to give students from Sunset Park and across Brooklyn the skills, credentials, and confidence to build a real career in NYC’s beauty industry.
When you enroll at Brittany Beauty Academy, you receive a complete professional student kit. Everything you need to participate in class and practice your skills is included — mannequins, scissors, combs, brushes, color application tools, skin care products, nail care supplies, and your course textbooks. These are the same categories of tools used in professional salons across New York City. Your kit is yours to keep. When you graduate and start working, you’ll already have a solid set of professional tools ready to go.
One of the most common questions we hear from students in Sunset Park and Brooklyn is: “Can I actually afford this?” For many students, the answer is yes — especially with financial aid available.
Earning your license from an accredited, award-winning beauty school near Sunset Park gives you real options in one of the most active beauty markets in the world. NYC has thousands of salons, spas, and beauty businesses — and they’re always hiring. Here are the career paths available after you graduate:
Many of our Brooklyn graduates build careers and businesses in their own neighborhoods. Your community already knows you — your license gives you the credential to serve it professionally.
Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, a working adult looking for a change, or someone who has always had a passion for beauty — there’s a place for you here.
Our Brooklyn campus is located at 375 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209, in the Bay Ridge neighborhood. From Sunset Park, the campus is accessible by the bus and the train. It’s one of the most reachable beauty school locations in Brooklyn for students coming from all the parts of Brooklyn.
Our Brooklyn campus offers Hairdressing & Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology, Waxing, and a Cosmetology Refresher program. Our admissions advisors can help you choose the right one based on your goals, available time, and financial situation.
Yes. Financial aid is available for students who qualify at our Brooklyn campus. We participate in federal financial aid programs that can significantly reduce your cost of attendance. Speak with our financial aid team — the conversation is free and comes with no obligation. Just honest, clear answers about your options.
You need to be at least 17 years old to enroll at Brittany Beauty Academy. You’ll also need a high school diploma or GED, or be actively working toward one. No prior beauty experience is required — our programs are designed to take you from beginner to licensed professional.
Yes. Many students at our Brooklyn campus hold full-time jobs while completing their beauty programs. Our evening classes run until 10:00 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. You can attend as few as 12 hours per week and complete the full program on a longer timeline that works around your schedule.
Absolutely. We encourage it. You can take a virtual tour online, but an in-person visit gives you a real feel for the school — the student salon, the classrooms, and the instructors. Our admissions team is happy to show you around and answer any questions you have. You can also book a service at our student salon to experience the school from the client side before you commit to anything.
Cosmetology is a broad license covering hair, skin, nails, and chemical services — giving you the widest range of career options. Esthetics focuses specifically on skin care, facials, and related services. If you’re not sure which path is right for you, our admissions advisors will help you figure it out based on your interests and career goals.
The cosmetology program requires 1,000 hours. Full-time students attending approximately 31 hours per week can finish in about 7 to 8 months. Part-time students attending around 12 hours per week typically complete the program in 18 to 20 months. Your advisor will help you find the right pace.
Brittany Beauty Academy is the only beauty school in Brooklyn that has won the Best of Brooklyn Best Trade School award back-to-back in 2025 and 2026. We’re fully accredited, offer federal financial aid for qualifying students, provide both in-person and hybrid learning options, and have over 50 years of experience training licensed beauty professionals in NYC. That combination is hard to find anywhere else in Brooklyn or the surrounding area.
Your beauty career starts with one decision — choosing the right school. Brittany Beauty Academy is the award-winning cosmetology school near Sunset Park, Brooklyn that gives you the programs, support, financial aid options, and community to make it happen.
Spots fill up fast. Call us today at 718-745-1000, fill out our online enrollment form, or visit us at 375 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209. Our admissions team is ready to walk you through everything — no pressure, just real answers.
Award-Winning. Accredited. Accessible from Sunset Park. Your future starts here.
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Brooklyn, NY 11209
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