Shara Makeup Studio

Danielle did a makeup lesson for my teenage niece. It was a big hit. She taught her a lot of basics and the method seems very effective. Danielle did one side of her face for each step then my niece did the other side herself. This worked well. My niece loved it. I did buy some stuff but it wasn’t expensive and I in no way felt pressured to buy anything. I can say for sure I’ll be back with this niece, because she wants to go again.

I’ve known Shara for a while now and really love her work. She’s a perfectionist and she really cares about her job/​clients. She also gave my friend a makeup lesson and my friend was ecstatic. If you are not happy with anything at all, all you have to do is tell her and she will go out of her way to make sure you are pleased. She sometimes puts a coupon on Gilt which is a great value. Please do another Gilt deal!

Shara did my makeup for my sister in law’s wedding and was absolutely AMAZING. I am BEYOND picky about makeup and she completely nailed it at the trial, and even more so on the day itself. Not only did it look great, but it lasted through the afternoon for pictures AND into the late evening with barely a touch up. And the same was true for the bride herself. Everyone looked gorgeous. She truly listened to all of my concerns and ideas, so that I still felt like «me»…just accentuated. :) Shara was an absolute pleasure to work with and I recommend her to anyone who wants to look fabulous!!!

She made me look like I had a horrible mask on. She painted THICK foundation on my
face. I washed it off as soon as I got home. She is awful.
I got your message. It was You so please don’t blame anyone on your staff.

I had an amazing experience at Sharas makeup studio. I had the pleasure of having Shara herself doing my makeup and she was very patient and took her time to listen to me and understand what I wanted.
I will be going back as well as recommending it to everyone I know!

Overall, I had a good experience. I learned how to apply blush and bronzer, as well as some great tips for eyeliner and eyeshadow, which I completely had given up on wearing.
Having read the website, I brought the makeup I currently use with me, but was never asked if I had brought make up, so they just used their own line. In retrospect, I suppose I should have brought it up, but thought I might have misread the website. I think the powder foundation that I already owned matched my skin tone a lot better than the tinted primer they used.
She was very patient when I kept changing my mind about which products I wanted to get and was not at all pushy about the products.
I just ended up getting a primer and mascara, because those were the holes in my existing makeup collection anyway.
But overall, I was happy.

Very helpful! Will recommend to friends. Very personal, did a good job on Asian face: D

This was my second appointment at shara’s studio. My first demonstration last year went so well that I decided to return this week to have my makeup done for a wedding and to purchase some more of her wonderful products. This experience was just as good. My makeup was flawless. Upon leaving the studio I posted a selfie on FB and almost immediately got over 60 likes as well as a bunch of nice comments lol. Do not hesitate to try this studio. The make up artists are very nice, informative and talented. You will not be disappointed.

Returned to this business today. Shara is such a nice woman and incredibly talented at applying and teaching make up.
After my previous review, she personally contacted me and apologized for the misunderstanding and offered me a return visit at no cost. What a gracious and generous offer. I finally had the time and opportunity to do it today and the experience couldn’t have been better.
Thank you!

Great 1 hour LivingSocial makeup lesson with Jenn! As I realized, I had it all wrong, so I needed a lot of coaching. She was nice enough to explain everything and give a bunch of quick tips… from what to put the makeup on with to how to blend it into your face. She was patient while I was trying to paint on my half of the face and knowledgeable. End result looked great and for once I didn’t look like a clown with eyeshadow on!
I left feeling pretty and ambitious, so what else is a girl to do except make a pit stop @ Sephora — as usual I became overwhelmed within 5 mins (too many choices) and left empty handed! One thing that may help is after getting a lesson, a custom order basket from Sephora. This way things you need are still hand picked out by someone who knows what they’re doing that actually did your makeup and you don’t have to decide right on the spot. They do give you a list of products used however which is very helpful!
Would return!

I was given a Groupon as a gift for the 1 hour makeup application lesson at Christmas in 2013. I finally went in to use it the other week and I cannot tell you how happy I am. First of all, I had a scheduling mix up when I first arranged to use it in December, but the ladies at Shara were fine with me postponing it until, eventually, February, even though it had technically expired in December — super sweet and accommodating. Second of all, I am not the best candidate for such an experience because I have terribly sensitive skin AND I am wary of people using foreign products on my face. So, poor Jennifer had an uphill battle with me.
I was a bit of a unique customer as I ended up only doing the eye portion of the makeup while in the studio — but this was my choice due to my sensitivities to products. I couldn’t handle starting from scratch and risking a reaction, even though Shara’s products are oil free and seem to be geared toward any skin type. I explained my situation and Jennifer was super kind and not intimidating in the least, which is a huge plus for someone in my shoes. I am a tinted BB cream, mascara kind of makeup user, so this was a world of learning in just an hour.
Jennifer went through the steps verbally, explaining when you would use a moisturizer and a primer and a foundation before applying the rest of your eye/​cheek/​lip makeup even though we didn’t actually perform all the steps. We then decided to go with a light smokey eye look using some brown/​bronze tones (I have fair skin and brown eyes and blond hair) and she did one eye while I followed and tried to replicate on the other. This was super helpful as any time I might have a question about the process, I was actually involved in it and the solution while seated in the chair. If I could follow the steps, then trust me, ANYONE can since I am such a novice.
At the end of the session you receive a list of the products recommended, the brushes used for application and an overview of each step so that you can recreate your «look» when you are at home on your own. I ended up purchasing quite a few of the items we used in the session as I really enjoyed the look that Jennifer created for me. When I got home, I realized that one of the items I had wanted to purchase was in fact not in the bag (a different product was there in its stead) and after a quick email to Shara, she happily and promptly sent the proper product on the way. The women here were not only helpful, but very approachable, so I highly recommend coming here for a makeup lesson if you are looking to learn. Thanks to them I now can actually recreate a smokey eye at home — something I never thought I could learn to do so effectively.

I came in for a one on one makeup session with Shara last week and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She’s very knowledgeable, keeps things simple for makeup novices like me and made great suggestions for my skincare.
I wish I saw the groupon offer before I jumped into a session on Coursehorse, but it is worth every penny, so I can’t complain!

This is a great gem of a makeup studio! I was able to get a Groupon for an 1−½ hour session, and learned a great deal about how to apply my own makeup properly.
Bring all of the items you currently use, as the makeup artists will mix and match with their colors. The artist will apply the makeup to one side of your face, and then you apply it to the other with their guidance. Everything was written down, and I just need some home practice at this point.
Brooke was my magician, and she worked wonders on me! I leaned how to do both a day and night look, which is what I wanted to learn. I also got tips on what to do when I didn’t have a lot of time, but wanted to look at least presentable. Shara stopped in a few times during my transformation.
I did buy some products, and they were all very reasonably priced, and easily augmented the things I already had.
The bonus is that this studio is located at the ritzy Pierre Hotel on 5^th Avenue, so I highly recommend strutting down the Upper East Side with your new gorgeous look after you are done with your session!
In the past I had always gone to the makeup counters at department stores, and had a hodgepodge of items, some that worked, some that didn’t. Ladies, save your money and just learn how to apply makeup so you look your best.
I was very happy that I did this and may go back in a few months for additional pointers. I heartily recommend the Shara Makeup Studio!

I visited Shara’s Makeup Studio a few weeks ago, and I’m so glad I did! She was very welcoming, patient and detail oriented. She asked me what I hoped to gain from the experience, and then tailored the lesson to suit what I was looking for.
I bought the Groupon and I was thrilled with this purchase. The money I saved on the Groupon allowed me to buy some of the make up that Shara used during the lesson. It should be noted that Shara does not push you into buying any products, she simply lets you know what she is using and why. The decision to buy any products is left completely up to you.
Overall I am beyond delighted with my experience. I learned some excellent tips and my daily make up application is much faster and it is definitely better as a result.
I will definitely be returning if I ever need my make up done for a special occasion. It was a very professional, approachable and enjoyable experience!

Great Job Jennifer! I am a very tough customer when it comes to make-​up application as I am pretty good at it myself.
Jennifer asked me all the right questions about my skincare and made great suggestions. We talked about every product she used and asked me my preferences.
The end result was lovely. It also lasted to the end of the night with no fallout. I already booked my next appointment.

I went for a 60 min make up lesson. It was a life changing experience. I learned so much and can not wait to go back to learn more.
I highly recommend going for a make up lesson or gifting it to your friends or family for holidays & birthdays.
I had no idea how easy it would be to achieve a flawless, rested complexion. I am not at all skilled when it comes to make up, I have a hard time painting my nails! She was very through and extremely friendly and easy to talk to.
Most of the time make up artists are hard to follow but She is a great teacher and makes the experience fun and practical.
She does not try to sell you services or her own make up line, but I ended up purchasing some of the stuff we used anyway because the colors really complemented and matched my skin tone.
I have sensitive skin so I was hesitant at first, but as soon as I got home I checked the ingredients in her make up line and it is comparable to a very high end line used in most cosmetic surgeon & spas. The prices are reasonable, and so far no break outs from anything I purchased!

I am very, very pleased with the results from my makeup lesson today. This is such a fabulous makeup studio!!! Shara is an expert and her product line is great! A MUST for anybody who wants to learn how to apply makeup or have their makeup done for an event.

I decided to buy the Groupon deal after reading the reviews on here. I would have to say that I completely agree with them. I arrived late because of train issues but I didn’t feel like Danielle rushed or short cut me in any way. I got the 90 minute make up lesson so she walked me through the day look and night look. I was afraid that with the stuff she was piling on my face, that I would be sold the items which would quickly add up. Danielle was encouraging and answered questions along the way. I am glad that she didn’t try to sell me on anything. I think because of that, I actually do want to buy some of the products, especially that liner pen!
The only complaint I have is that the place is hard to find. Shara is in a salon and the salon is in a hotel. Plus, there is no cell reception down in the salon. When I arrived, there was no one at the reception area. After waiting a while, I wandered to where some of the people were and then they went to get Danielle in a discreet room by the reception area. Apparently Danielle did call me when I was late, but I didn’t get the message until well after the appointment was over because I didn’t have reception. If anyone would like to learn some good make up techniques, I would highly recommend Shara Makeup and Danielle.

Shara Makeup studio = BEST!
Not so long ago I got a Living Social deal for full hour of makeup lesson from this place. My experience here was great! The lesson was great! I got great tips and lots of information. I learned so many techniques and new ways of putting makeup. The lesson really helped me. I will highly recommend!

I found the Shara Makeup Studio through a GroupOn deal, which I purchased for a 60 minute make up lesson.
My appointment was actually with Jennifer, not Shara, though any fears I had about not meeting with Shara were quickly put to rest the moment I met Jennifer. She was kind, patient and really helpful in instructing me as a novice makeup user.
I’ve been able to continue doing my makeup at home following her instructions (they give you a very handy page of notes to take home), and I love the products I purchased from them. You are NOT required to purchase any of their products, but for me, seeing the results, I wanted to try and replicate everything as best as I could so I did buy a bunch of their stuff (though Jennifer also confirmed a few items I had already and brought with me were perfectly suitable).
It gets a little more expensive of course if you go that route but for me, it was like making up for a dozen years of not buying any makeup — I got everything I needed at this one appointment, and should be well set up for a while!
All in all, I’m really happy with the results and what I’ve learned. Being able to do a professional looking makeup ‘look’ has given me more confidence and I love the way the makeup colors she helped me choose don’t look over the top but very natural (it has always been very difficult for me to choose colors, not sure what works, etc. and this is the perfect solution!)