Beginner permanent makeup courses

These courses are for people who have never done permanent makeup and have never worked with a machine. You choose a zone: brows, lips or eyes.

Each Basic course is 2 full days plus a short third day, in person in San Diego: 8 hours of theory and 13 hours of practice. You start with theory, then practice on paper, latex and a live model (one model for each zone you choose), and the course ends with a certificate. A starter kit with materials and supplies is included.

Each zone is $2,470. Take all three and each is $2,315. Nano Brows (hair-by-hair brows) is a recommended add-on to the Basic brows course.

Courses

Recommended add-on to the Basic brows course. One of the most requested brow techniques: the brows are drawn hair by hair, so they look natural.

Work 8 to 5? Ask us how to study after 5 pm and combine training with your day job. Applies to all in-person courses.

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Questions

Do I need experience to start?

No. The Basic courses are for people who have never done permanent makeup and have never worked with a machine. You start from zero: theory first, then practice on paper, latex and a live model.

How much do the beginner courses cost?

Basic courses are $2,470 for each zone (brows, lips or eyes). When you take all three Basic zones (brows, lips and eyes), the price for each zone is $2,315. To secure your spot you can pay $1,000, and the rest two weeks before the course. Payment plans are available with Affirm, Klarna and PayPal.

What's included?

Each zone is 2 full days plus a short third day, and the course ends with a certificate. Three zones are 5 full days plus a short sixth day. You get online materials before the course, 8 hours of theory and 13 hours of practice: on paper, on latex, an instructor demonstration, and a live model under instructor supervision (one model for each zone you choose). You will need a business license, and we explain every step. The starter kit is included: a professional PMU machine, materials and supplies, picked individually (kit value is about $700). Business Marketing and Branding online class is a gift when you take all three Basic courses (brows, lips and eyes).

Can I learn permanent makeup online?

Brows, lips and eyes Basic courses are held in person in San Diego, because you practice on live models. Nano Brows is a hybrid course: 2 weeks of online practice, then 2 days in person. BB Glow, a facial skin treatment, is taught online: theory only, or theory plus a 2-hour hands-on practice.

How enrollment works

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Free consultation

Tell us a little about yourself.

  • We call you online at a time booked in advance. The call is free.
  • We answer your questions.
  • We check that you have everything you need to start.
  • We help you choose the course that fits your level.
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Deposit and agreement

A $1,000 deposit secures your place in the class.

  • We email you the enrollment agreement. You read and sign it before you pay anything further.
  • We provide the required bloodborne pathogens course for you to complete. It is required to work with live models.
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Training in three stages

Your class moves from theory to real work.

  • Theory first, then practice on latex.
  • Then work on live models under an instructor's supervision.
  • A WhatsApp group with your class, so you can ask questions and stay in touch.
  • Every class is different. Program, format and what is included are listed on each course page.
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Graduation

You graduate with your certificate.

  • A festive certificate ceremony with champagne and cake.
  • Congratulations from your instructors and classmates.
  • You stay part of the Academy community, with support after the course.
  • We tell you what you need to start taking clients.

Before you take clients, you will want professional liability insurance. Ask us about it during your consultation.

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