M.A.C.

Perhaps one of the most well-known locales on our list, it's hard to go wrong getting your makeup done by the experts at MAC. From demonstrations using the products you're already obsessed with (no appointment necessary!) to finally learning how to put on a set of falsies (it's not that scary!), MAC studios is always one place where we love to drop in to learn something new. So, whether you're ready to leave your trusty Ruby Woo behind and try something more adventurous, or you just want to master the basics (without poking your eye out), you can bet you'll leave with a few new tricks up your sleeve that'll knock 'em dead, every time.

Makeup Musts
Basic makeup application starts at $50 but can vary in price depending on the artist and location.
False Lash Application: Learn how to finally put those bad boys on! You'll not only get custom-fitted fringe, you'll get a style consultation as well.

Special Services
Face Shaping: Let's face it: not all of us were born with chiseled cheekbones. But, with a little makeup in all the right places, you can be runway ready in a flash.
Go For Glamour: Get the drop-dead look of your dreams, using MAC's newest products and techniques.

MAC, 1540 Broadway (between W 45th and 46th streets); 646-355-0296; no appointment necessary.

Products, from left to right: MAC Sheen Supreme Lipglass In Imperial Red, $19; MAC Chenman Mineralize Eye Shadow Duo In Supersweet, $20; MAC Zoom Waterfast Lash, $15.

Photo: Courtesy of MAC