Out of the Box
Makeup Academy
After making a mark in the Bollywood & Tollywood industry, Billy Manik provided a platform to learn and experience International techniques of Makeup Artistry in India through her Out of the Box Makeup Academy.
The academy offers personal, short term and long term professional makeup courses in Mumbai. Each student is mentored with personal attention with the ultimate aim of making them an industry ready. Our courses have been customized to focus on creating unique looks for every skin type, skin tone and face shape. Learning at OTB Makeup Academy is a constant journey and Billy believes that being a professional makeup artist requires continuous learning and knowledge of current fashion trends. Her students have not only worked with her on industry projects but have also come a long way in creating a clientele for themselves and have been placed with top beauty brands like Mac Cosmetics and Krylon Professional Make-up.
Why Choose
OTB MAKEUP ACADEMY
Internationally Certified
Makeup Artist
Hands On
Industry Training
Top
Industry Placements
Our
Courses
Our
Students

Kryolan Floor Artist
Taran, our student from Haryana who moved to Mumbai with the dream of having a successful career in Professional Makeup Artistry. We are proud that our course has helped her achieve her goals and now she is a part of the Kryolan team.

Mac Floor Artist
Ritika is an extremely talented and successful makeup artist who is acing it in the industry. She believes that our course framework has not only helped her to be placed at Mac Cosmetics but has also given her the confidence and skills to build a clientele for herself.

Kryolan Floor Artist
Niti, our Pro Makeup course student, with her outstanding work has increased her clientele to a level where she not only feels accomplished but is also encouraged to grow further. Our training and support, has helped her in being a part of the Kryolan team.
Testimonials

OTB is the best makeup academy and Billy is an amazing teacher. She taught us makeup with so much love and patience.

The best decision I ever made for myself ! OUT OF THE BOX is a great ACADEMY to learn everything you need to know about makeup! I was fortunate enough to attend the classes wouldn’t have done it any other way. Billy Ma’am is most helpful & patient person to learn from.

I got the greatest opportunity to learn about makeup and products from Billy Ma’am. She is a bundle of positivity and a knowledgeable person. I am so glad I got to learn from the best in the industry and must say it was a learning curve for me to be a part of OTB.

Out Of The Box : Place that really makes you feel happy and fulfills your dream of being a professional MUA. Billy Maam has been very supportive not only during the course but also after the course was over and I am so glad I chose her as my teacher and I am assured that I learnt from the Best. Thank you so much Billy Ma’am.

Hi, my name is Diya Motwaney and I’m from Mumbai. I wanted to channelize my creativity after a long break from work so I decided to take up a makeup course. Out of the box makeup academy was my first choice because of Billy Manik. After I met ma’am I knew it was only her who could guide me and be my perfect mentor, teacher and friend. The journey of becoming a professional makeup artist under Billy ma’am’s teaching has been a sheer pleasure. The skills and techniques shared and taught by Billy ma’am are a gift for life time, that I would treasure. The confidence that ma’am has in each of her student is commendable, the trust and faith of making we student a part of her team is unbelievable. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for grooming me into a good MUA.”Lots of love and gratitude” – Diya M.

OTB is not a place, it’s a feeling And Billy Manik makes sure that it is more than just mastering makeup!. The makeup techniques i learnt are so perfect and flawless along with that, the exposure I got of working around celebrities was beyond amazing. I’ll forever be grateful to OTB and Billy ma’am. OTB is my happy place, my positive emotion!

Dear Billy mam, I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything! I have never met someone who cares so much for their students and you truly have inspired me to be the best I can be. Her knowledge is fascinating and she has inspired me so much. Every time she corrected my mistakes I just said that she had magic hands! They really were! She has endless patience, a great eye for detail and this magic touch which can change pretty good makeup into a masterpiece! I’m really proud of where I got to today and so happy that I chose to learn with you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you taught us! You are a makeup rockstar! – Pragati

It was a great journey at OTB Studio where we have learnt makeup skills with complete guidance from Billy Mam – She is a fantastic coach, humble human and a sweet friend who is always ready to hear you. Learning at OTB has taught us to grab the new era of Makeup with a complete exposure at Beginner Level which has created opportunities for me to grow personally and professionally. I am delighted that I am been part of OTB Team forever.”
Thank you so much Billy Mam and OTB Team.

An academy that provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on training of Professional Makeup Artistry according to strict International standards.