Training
Career Potential
Permanent cosmetics is one of the most profitable and sought after services in today's image conscious market. Experts in the field consider it one of the fasting growing beauty services. Permanent makeup has been around a long time, however, in the past, it has been cost prohibitive and utilized mainly by the rich and famous. Owing to a tremendous surge in popularity along with the development of innovative techniques such as the SofTap® hand method and the digital machine, permanent cosmetics is now available to everyone. Virtually every woman or man who uses an eyebrow pencil, eyeliner or lip liner is a candidate for permanent cosmetics.
Of course, what you charge for your service is up to you. However, the average fees for basic permanent cosmetic applications are as follows:
Eyebrows: $300 to $600
Eyeliner: $300 to $600
Lip liner: $300 to $800
Just one procedure a day at the minimum charge of 300 at three days a week would bring you 900 per week and nearly 3,600 a month! You do the math! You could easily pay for your training course the first month in business. Part time or full time - the sky is the limit!
State Laws
Currently, many states have only limited laws regulating permanent cosmetics. Students are responsible for understanding and complying with state and local laws. You can review your state laws at: State permanent cosmetic laws.
Training Curriculum
Your success is directly related to the quality of basic training you receive and the ongoing education you pursue. Deena Williams is a certified SofTap® instructor and teaches the digital machine method as well. Through the Permanent Cosmetics Training Center, she offers comprehensive theory and hands-on training to fully prepare you for a permanent cosmetics career. The basic course is designed to transform the student with no experience into a knowledgeable and skilled cosmetic artist. Students taking the basic course will graduate with confidence and proficiency in performing eyebrows, eyeliner, lipliner and blended lip applications. The advanced courses are customized to fit specific needs and includes training in specialized techniques.
Basic Permanent Cosmetics Course:
- Comprehensive manual
- Sanitation/sterilization guidelines
- Color theory and pigment selection
- Consultation information
- Client intake forms
- After care forms
- Extensive one-on-one training
- Troubleshooting and difficult case management
- Supply list and ordering information
- Supply list and ordering information
- Marketing information
- Insurance information
- Certificate awarded upon graduation
- Ongoing telephone support
The basic course is a five-day or 70-hour class with a low student to instructor ratio. The cost of training is $2,500 per person. Also available are kits ranging from $500 to $1,500. You can purchase a machine upon completion of class. If students choose to take both the hand method and machine method (which is recommended) there is an additional $1,000 charge to learn both methods. Students receive solid practice before beginning on live models. As part of the curriculum, participants perform approximately 7 to 12 procedures on live models. Students are welcome to provide their own models. This concept is designed to encourage self-promotion and early business marketing. During the hands-on live-model procedures, students receive close supervision. Potential models are assured of instructor participation. Models pay $100 for brows, eyeliner and lips. Being a model is a rare opportunity to receive quality permanent makeup at minimal cost. Model satisfaction is very high. Upon successful completion of the course, technical support and advice is just a phone call or e-mail away. Deena will be your mentor as long as you have questions!
