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Course Curriculum PMU

Core Principles of Micropigmentation

Overview: (120 Total Hours)

  • Bloodbourne Pathogens course (4 hours)
  • 200+ page interactive course manual (15 hours)
  • Phase 1: Online webinar & practice lessons (25 hours)
  • Phase 2: in-person classroom Training & Homework (47 Hours)
  • Phase 3: Supervised live model practice (29 Hours)
  • Final Exam

Course Curriculum:

  • Safety / PPE / Set-Up / Tear Down / OSHA Employment Practices
  • Consultations / Candidacy & Medical Clearance
  • Client Expectations / client Management
  • Data Storage
  • Client Forms / Legal Documentation / Photographs / Consent
  • Machine Specifications / Applications
  • Application techniques (whip shading/ pointillism / circular shading / intro to linework)
  • Machine Practice Work (Eyebrows / Eyeliner / Lips)
  • Needle Theory / Selection / Storage / Inspection
  • Color Theory/ Pigmentology / Lab Activities / Color Influences
  • Skin Tones / Fitzpatrick Scalp / Melanin Traits
  • Patch testing (optional)
  • PMU design theory / anatomical mapping / drawing exercises
  • Eyebrow, eyeliner & lip anatomy
  • Stencil Marking Prep & Application
  • Anesthetic Types and uses / safety / storage application / removal
  • Stretching techniques for eyebrows, eyes and lips
  • Detailed PMU procedure demonstrations (eyebrows, eyelash enhancement, eyeliner, lips)
  • Healing / wound care process / aftercare instructions
  • Touch-up approach / client management 
  • Hands-on live model practice (minimum of six)
  • Getting started in the industry / how to market / tools for business set up