PERMANENT COSMETIC
INSTITUTE
Course overview
Over 500 hours (27 weeks), learn everything you need to be a licensed Permanent Cosmetic artist in the state of Arkansas and the state of Oklahoma.
The course encompasses both online and in-person classes, with 376 hours of hands-on in-person training with our highly skilled and respected instructor, Adrianna LeGros.
Absorb
Begin your journey into permanent cosmetics with an introduction to the theory behind the art, safety regulations, and other important information. You'll be required to hand in assignments each week. Training for this section is online.
80 hours
Imagine
Once the basic principles of PMU are completed, you will move on to practicing designing brows on worksheets, skins as well as measuring, mapping and correcting brows.
Onsite at the Institute: Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8:30am - 2:30pm.
170 hours
Create
After passing the written exam, you will work closely with your instructor and learn how a skilled artist works with clients. You will begin working with your live models and must pass a practical exam to receive your license. You must complete your 14 live models before taking the practical exam.
Onsite at the Institute: Friday and/or Saturday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
You will have to pass the state regulations written exam and the practical exam to be eligible for licensing by the Oklahoma Department of Health. This testing will occur after all hours and the 6 month course have been completed.
206 hours
Your Kit
Enrollment in Paramedical Tattooing & Permanent Cosmetic Institute includes a PMU Kit to get you started in your new career as a professional artist.
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1 hand held machine
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1 set of uniform scrubs
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lip and brow mapping tools
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1 brow pigments
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1 lip pigments
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1 eyeliner pigment
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2 boxes of needles
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Practice Skins
Course Outline
Hygiene & Safety
Taking care of the health and safety or your clients and yourself if a vital part being a permanent cosmetic artist. You'll learn smart and sensible precautions to ensure cleanliness.
Color Theory & Pigmentology
Color theory is the science behind how colors work together. Understanding color theory will assist with mixing pigments to flatter all skin tones.
Facial Anatomy & Physiology
Learn to identify facial shapes and anatomy of different facial features. Creating the appropriate shape and placement of brows, lips and eyeliner to fit each face is an important skill.
Skin & Skin Disorders
Understanding where and how pigment is placed into the skin is a vitally important part of permanent cosmetics. Understanding skin disorders and aging are also important for achieving great results for your client.
Measuring & Mapping
Measuring and mapping (drawing) your client's brows helps create flattering brow shapes that bring out the best in each and every client.
Powder Brow Techniques
After learning the basics of color theory, measuring and facial anatomy, you can now apply the techniques by creating ombre powder brows.
Lip Blushing & Permanent Eyeliner
Lip blushing and permanent eyeliner provides another option for clients. Pigment is applied to the lips for perfect lips anytime of day.
Working with Clients
Client trust is important for the permanent cosmetic artist. Learn how to communicate with a client, including analysis, consultation and after care.
Beauty as a Business
Building a brand for your business and yourself is just as vital as being a great artist. Attract new clients, compete within the market and stay relevant in your location.
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