Permanent makeup courses at Anna Kara's Permanent Makeup Academy
Anna Kara's Permanent Makeup Academy teaches permanent makeup in San Diego, California. Beginners start with a Basic course. Artists who already work with clients can add one technique with an Advanced course. Every course ends with a certificate, and Anna's team supports you after the class with online help.
Basic courses for beginners
Each zone is its own course, taught in person: 2 full days plus a short third day. You get online materials before the course, 8 hours of theory and 13 hours of practice. Theory covers facial anatomy, health and safety, design and mapping, color theory, equipment and cartridges. Practice is on paper, on latex, an instructor demonstration, and a live model under an instructor's supervision. You work on one model for each zone you choose. A starter kit is included in every course and is picked individually.
- Brows Basic (shading, ombre): $2,500
- Lips Basic (lip blush, full lips): $2,500
- Eyes Basic (lash enhancement, classic eyeliner): $2,500
- Nano Brows: Machine Hairstrokes Basic: $1,500 together with Basic brows, $2,500 on its own, a hybrid course with 2 weeks of online practice and 2 days in person
Take all three Basic zones (brows, lips and eyes) and each zone is $2,315. Three zones take 5 full days plus a short sixth day. The 2026 Basic dates are listed on every Basic course page. The zones are sold separately, so you can also start with one.
Advanced courses for working artists
Advanced courses are for artists who completed all three Basic courses or who already practice with at least 6 months of experience. If you are new to permanent makeup, a $500 theory base add-on is required first.
- Nano Brows: Advanced: realistic hair-by-hair brows with a machine.
- Lash Enhancement, Classic Eyeliner, Eyeshadow
- Advanced Luxury Lip Blush Tattoo: $1,500, 1 day.
- Areola Tattoo
- Paramedical Tattoo Workshop: contact us for the price.
- BB Glow: online, from $399.
See every course with details on the Academy courses page.
How enrollment and payment work
- Send a request for the course you want, and our team will answer your questions.
- A $1,000 deposit secures your place.
- The rest is paid two weeks before the course starts.
- Payment plans are available through Affirm, Klarna and PayPal.
The deposit and the final payment are non-refundable after the date stated in the enrollment agreement, which you see before you pay.
Certification
Attending a course does not by itself guarantee a certificate. To be certified, you show your skills on latex first, and after the trainer approves, you work on a live model.
How long is permanent makeup training?
Each Basic course is 2 full days plus a short third day, and three zones take 5 full days plus a short sixth day. Nano Brows courses are 2 weeks online plus 2 days in person.
How much does permanent makeup training cost in San Diego?
Each Basic course is $2,500. When you take all three Basic zones (brows, lips and eyes), each zone is $2,315. Advanced courses and BB Glow are priced separately, see the course pages.
Do I need experience to start?
No. Basic courses are made for beginners. Advanced courses are for artists who already work with clients.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. Payment plans are available through Affirm, Klarna and PayPal. A $1,000 deposit holds your place, and the rest is due two weeks before the course.
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