Comprehensive Class Curriculum

This curriculum follows the National Standard of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals.

Due to popular demand, microblading is now included in the original permanent cosmetics training, but this is not a course on only microblading. There have been some changes to the program. More of the curriculum below will be required home study to allow more hands on practice in class.

PART I

  • Introduction

  • History

  • Benefits, and limitations

  • Introduction to different types of equipment, pros and cons about each

  • Needle sizes and groupings

  • Practice with different types of tools (coil and hand tools) and needles

  • Intro to the rotary, set up, parts and practice with synthetic skins             

  • Intro to microblading, practice technique, depth of needle placement and artistry of microblading and nano or single needle hair stroke brows.

    • This is taught with drawing, use of several types of mediums and at instructor's discretion, student will perform on live models if student is ready artistically, and technically.

PART II

  • Sterilization and sanitation procedures

  • Using a complete disposable system

  • State law and OSHA regulations regarding tattooists

  • Brief anatomy of the eye and skin

  • Skin diseases, disorders, and medical conditions to be aware of and avoid

  • Reviewing health history, client’s informed consent

  • Test on sterilization, sanitation, and blood borne pathogens

PART III

  • Color Theory

  • Primary, secondary and tertiary colors

  • Learn to mix and change colors

  • Different pigment manufacturers, ingredients, MSD sheets

  • Determine client’s undertone

  • How to select the right colors for client

  • Blue lip factor

  • Fade out, residual changes over time

  • Color correction

  • Color theory test

PART IV

  • Facial Morphology

  • Analyzing facial shapes and features

  • Practice on head forms

  • Practice holding and stretching eyelids

PART V

  • How to set up simple systems in your clinic including forms and filing

  • Business, including liability, insurance, becoming an independent  contractor

  • Marketing and promotions that inexpensively bring clients to you

  • Procedures test   

PART VI

  • Client consultation and evaluation

  • Chart notes

  • Preparing models for procedures

  • Use conventional makeup to review client expectations before procedure

  • Pre-and post-care instructions

  • Following your clients and touch-up visits

  • See an actual client consultation by instructor and perform consultations with and without assistance

  • Photographing models during consultation

  • Techniques and applications

  • Patch testing and allergies                                                                                              

  • Correct student technician positioning and posture to ensure safe application for both microblading and machine methods

  • Pigment acceptance

  • Blending pigments

  • Rules never to be broken

PART VII

  • Sharpen your skills with hands-on practice with live models including:

  • Observe instructor’s application, reinforcing the knowledge gained in Sections I through VI

  • You will complete 1-3 each of brows micro bladed and/or powder filled in , eyeliner and lip liner on live client/models provided by DermaTech.

Questions and answers, course evaluation, and receive certificate upon satisfactory test results and practical performance and completion of all requirements.

Expectations

  • Attire: Dress comfortably for three days of theory (comfy) and three days of clients (professional, but comfortable).

  • Please trim long nails

  • Perfumes and fragrances are not allowed due to allergies, but deodorant is appreciated.

  • Bring with you: Remaining tuition if not already paid, your home study assignments, and your positive and energetic spirit!

  • Models: 6 Models will be provided for you. If you wish to bring your own model(s) please let us know in advance so we may schedule their appointment in.

  • Class Hours: (Flexible) 9:00AM or earlier to 6:00PM or later - be flexible. 

  • Class Days: Since classes are very small, dates are flexible and special arrangements are allowed. One to two classes are scheduled per month, with only two students enrolled.

  • 100 hours credited: 50 home study hours; 50 class hours per 2 students.

  • Tuition or financial agreement is due before start of your class.

If you prefer, arrangements for a payment plan for the course may be arranged 2 weeks in advance.

You will receive your student kit usually on the second day

Your certificate will be awarded upon successful completion and full payment of the course.