Brittany Beauty Academy, winner of the Best Trade School in Brooklyn two years running: 2025 and 2026.
If you are searching for an esthetics course in the Brooklyn, NYC, Brittany Beauty Academy is the right place to start. We are one of the few fully accredited beauty schools in New York City that offers a complete 600-hour professional esthetics course — with licensed instructors, flexible schedules, and financial aid available for those who qualify.
You do not need prior skincare experience to enroll. You just need the drive to build a real career. Our esthetics course in the Brooklyn takes you from complete beginner to New York State licensed esthetician — step by step, in a supportive environment, right in your community.
Choosing the right course is one of the most important decisions you will make. At Brittany Beauty Academy, we do not just teach skincare techniques. We prepare you for a complete professional career in the world of esthetics.
We are an accredited institution with over 50 years of experience in New York City’s beauty industry. Our students graduate ready to sit for the New York State Esthetician Licensing Exam. In our course you will learn from licensed instructors, practice on real clients, and graduate with hands-on experience that employers value from day one.
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 Canarsie, 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.
Our esthetics course in the Brooklyn NYC was designed with the real lives of Brooklyn students in mind. The full program is 600 hours. You can attend as few as 12 hours per week or go full-time — you set the pace.
Our students are the best reflection of the quality of our esthetics course in the Brooklyn. Here is what some of them say about their experience at Brittany Beauty Academy.
Our esthetics course in the Brooklyn NYC follows the complete curriculum required by New York State. Every topic needed for the State Esthetician Licensing Exam is covered in full. Here is what you will study throughout the course:
Every student who enrolls in our esthetics course in the Brooklyn receives a complete professional kit at the time of enrollment. It includes all the tools, implements, practice products, and textbooks you need to fully participate in the course and practice at home.
Your kit is equipped with professional-grade materials used in real NYC spas and skincare clinics. It is yours to keep when you graduate. You start your career with the right tools already in your hands from the very first day of work.
Completing an esthetics course in the Brooklyn, NYC and earning your New York State license positions you strongly in one of the most active beauty and wellness markets in the world. New York City has thousands of spas, skincare clinics, medical spas, and esthetics businesses that are always looking for licensed and trained professionals.
Here are some of the career paths available to you after completing the course:
Many Brooklyn graduates who completed their esthetics course right here now run thriving businesses and have strong client rosters in NYC.
If you are interested in expanding your skills beyond esthetics, we also offer courses in hairdressing and cosmetology, waxing and nail technology. We also have a cosmetology refresher course for professionals who already hold a license and want to sharpen their skills.
The cost of skincare classes should never be a barrier between you and your career. Brittany Beauty Academy offers financial aid options for students who qualify. We do not want money to be the reason you do not pursue your dream in NYC.
Our financial aid team will meet with you and review every option available. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for federal grants, loans, or other financial assistance programs.
Yes — absolutely. New York City has one of the most active beauty and wellness markets in the world. A New York State esthetician license from an accredited school gives you the credentials to work in top spas, skincare clinics, and medical spas in the city. Licensed estheticians in NYC have strong earning potential and many build their own businesses over time.
The course at Brittany Beauty Academy requires 600 hours in total. Full-time students can finish in approximately five months. Part-time students who attend fewer hours per week take longer. We offer flexible schedules to fit your life. Contact our admissions team to estimate your completion date.
After completing the 600-hour course you will be eligible to sit for the New York State Esthetician Licensing Exam. Passing that exam gives you your New York State esthetician license. That license allows you to legally work as an esthetician anywhere in NYC and across New York State.
Yes. Many of our Brooklyn students work while completing the course. That is why we offer flexible schedules with day and evening options. You can attend as few as 12 hours per week and still complete the full course at your own pace.
No. The course is designed to take you from complete beginner to licensed professional. You just need to be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or GED — or be actively working toward one. No prior beauty or skincare experience is needed.
Yes. Financial aid is available for qualifying students at Brittany Beauty Academy. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible for federal grants, loans, or other assistance programs. Talk to our financial aid team to find out what you can access. It is a free and no-pressure conversation.
Yes. Our student salon is open to the public and offers skincare services at affordable prices. As a student in the course, you will practice real services on real clients under the direct supervision of licensed instructors. This hands-on experience is a key part of what makes our graduates ready to work from day one. Read more about our Brooklyn campus.
To enroll you need to be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. No prior experience is needed. Our admissions team will guide you through every step of the enrollment process. Visit our admissions page to see the full requirements.
Our campus is at 375 86th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Call us at718-745-1000 and we will help you find the easiest route from wherever you are in NYC.
Getting started at our esthetician school in the Brooklyn, NYC is simple. Our admissions team is friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to answer all your questions.
Your skincare career is waiting. Brittany Beauty Academy offers the esthetics course in the Brooklyn NYC that gives you everything you need — the training, the license, and the support — to make it happen in your community and your city.
Spots in our next course schedule fill up fast. Call us today at 718-745-1000 or fill out our online form to take the first step. Visit our campus. Meet our instructors. See for yourself why students across the Brooklyn choose Brittany Beauty Academy to launch their esthetics careers.
Schedule your free campus visit today — and start building the career you deserve.
375 86th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11209
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Monday: 9 AM–10 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM–4 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM–10 PM
Thursday: 9 AM–10 PM
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