Permanent makeup or PMU is the newest trend to hit the beauty industry. It offers a long term solution to your client’s makeup needs. The demand for permanent makeup specialists is just growing. Thus it is crucial that take advantage of this trend.

What is permanent makeup?

Permanent makeup or cosmetic tattoos include the usage of hypoallergenic pigments to improve the shape, look, and color of your lips, eyebrows, and eyes. Unlike normal makeup, permanent makeup will last many years. It doesn’t need to be applied every morning. People could do intense physical workouts and swim without worrying about ruining their makeup. These advantages make it very popular among people. It is also helpful for people who have had scars on their lips and eyebrows. Thus you should learn the technique to make the best of the demand.

Microblading is a common technique that uses a thin blade to deposit permanent pigments into your skin. This allows the technicians to draw very thin and realistic looking lines to give you a natural look. The makeup will last one to three years depending on your skin, lifestyle and skin products you use.

Micropigmentation is a new technique. It uses ultra-thin needles to place pigments into the dermal layer of the skin as spots. Unlike lines in microblading, this technique uses dots of color to produce the same effect.

What does basic permanent makeup training include?

Most institutes that provide permanent makeup training have an initial online course which will give the students a better understanding of the technique. The students are then given hands-on training in the institute on live models. They are usually given a beginner kit to get them started off.

The basic kit will include the following:

• • Pigments
  • Machine
  • Spares for parts of the machine
  • Aftercare kits
  • Earloop masks
  • Cotton swabs
  • Disposable gloves
  • Anesthesia

The training course for permanent makeup training includes:

• • • • Health and safety training: This is a very important aspect as you could transmit blood-borne diseases through unsterile needles. Thus it is crucial that you know how to properly sterilize the equipment and prevent you and your client from getting infected.
      • Getting to know the perfect shapes of eyebrows, eyelashes, and lips. You must get to know the various styles and know which style will suit which face shape. They also teach the techniques you need to achieve them.
      • Color theory: You must know what color suit which skin tone.
      • Equipment: PMU uses equipment that is specifically designed for the task. Thus one must familiarise oneself with it.
      • Knowledge of how to handle various skin types. You must know how age and texture affect the techniques. They are also taught to look out for medical conditions that prevent the individual from getting permanent makeup.
      • Microblading techniques.
      • Micropigmentation techniques.
      • Knowing how one must combine these techniques to give the best possible outcome for the client.
      • You would be provided live models to practice your techniques.

Where do I get myself trained?

Many institutions have started offering courses on permanent makeup techniques. The courses usually last 4 to 7 days. It is crucial that you enroll yourself in a certified PMU training institute, as proper training is critical. The cost of the programs varies from $4500 to $7000.

What if there are no institutes in my locality?

Many institutes have online courses that will cater to your needs. Once you have enrolled you can learn through sessions on the internet. They send a basic kit to you so that you can learn and practice before getting serious about it.

What benefits do I gain from the course?

Gaining knowledge and understanding of PMU techniques can benefit you in many ways.

• • • • It will open a new stream of revenue.
      • You will be able to do house service, thus you won’t need to be stuck in one location and you charge more for the home service.
      • If you are running a salon, you will be able to extend its portfolio and impress customers.
      • It allows you to become a freelancer.

How much can I earn from permanent makeup clients?

A session from a PMU technician costs about $500 per hour. The duration of the procedure depends on the client’s needs and the condition of their faces. An average PMU technician handles about 2 clients per day. With this much demand at such high rates, a PMU technician can make between $30000 and $67000 per month. PMU is not only the hottest trend in the beauty industry, but PMU personal is paid one of the highest salaries in the industry.

Permanent makeup is the latest thing to blow over the beauty industry. PMU allows people to recreate, correct and enhance their eyelashes, eyebrows, and lips. It lets your clients be free from worrying about having to apply makeup every day and the need to constantly touch it up as the day progresses. Instead of wasting time every day trying to get the makeup just right, once a few years is much simpler and efficient. Many people now want to get permanent makeup, and thus the demand for PMU technicians is higher than ever. The demand is only expected to grow.

You can get yourself trained in PMU in numerous institutions around the world. If you can’t physically be at institutions, many online courses have been developed to cater to your needs. Getting proper training is crucial to getting more customers and recurring clients. Once you have learned PMU techniques properly, many opportunities await you. From being a freelancer to joining a corporate all are possible. You will see a drastic increase in your revenue as the demand for PMU technicians is high. Thus you need to grab hold of this opportunity and invest in yourself.