Microblading Training
Regular price $1,950.00Microblading & Blade + Shade Certification Training
Microblading • Shading • Combo Brows | Hands-On Training with Live Models
Start your career in permanent makeup with comprehensive, hands-on training at Arizona Permanent Makeup Academy.
Our Microblading & Blade + Shade Certification Program is designed for complete beginners as well as beauty professionals who want to add professional eyebrow tattooing services to their existing practice.
This hybrid program combines home study with 2 full days of hands-on academy training, allowing students to build a strong foundation before progressing to latex practice and supervised live-model procedures.
Location: Peoria, Arizona
Training Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Format: Hybrid – Home Study + 2 Days In Person
Experience Level: Beginner Friendly – No Prior Experience Required
Certifications: Microblading • Shading • Combo Brows
Live Models: Included
Bloodborne Pathogens Certification: Included at No Additional Charge
Three Brow Techniques in One Certification
Today's clients want options. Some prefer ultra-natural hairstrokes, while others want more definition, density, or a softly shaded makeup effect.
This program teaches students how to customize brows using three essential techniques.
1. Microblading
Learn how to create fine, realistic hairstroke patterns that imitate the appearance and direction of natural eyebrow hair.
Students learn proper blade selection, stretching, pressure, depth control, hairstroke placement, and pattern development.
2. Manual Shading
Learn how to add soft shading and dimension using manual techniques.
Shading can be used alone or strategically combined with hairstrokes to create fuller-looking brows.
3. Blade & Shade / Combo Brows
Combine microblading hairstrokes with shading techniques to create brows with both natural texture and added definition.
Students learn how to determine which technique—or combination of techniques—is most appropriate based on the client's natural brows, skin characteristics, and desired result.
Comprehensive Microblading Curriculum
Our program goes beyond simply teaching students how to make hairstrokes.
Students develop a foundation in brow design, skin science, color theory, pigment selection, sanitation, client consultation, technique, healing, photography, and business fundamentals.
Microblading Fundamentals
- Introduction to permanent makeup and microblading
- Understanding microblading tools and supplies
- Microblading pen setup and handling
- Blade types and configurations
- Proper blade angle and positioning
- Stretching techniques
- Hand pressure and depth control
- Creating clean, consistent hairstrokes
- Understanding natural hair growth patterns
- Developing realistic brow patterns
- Stroke spacing and placement
- Avoiding overcrowding and unnecessary skin trauma
Brow Design & Mapping
Creating beautiful brows begins before the first hairstroke is made.
Students learn:
- Facial analysis
- Brow shape selection
- Brow mapping fundamentals
- String mapping techniques
- Brow ruler and measuring methods
- Symmetry and proportion
- Golden ratio principles
- Identifying the brow head, arch, and tail
- Working with asymmetrical natural brows
- Pre-drawing techniques
- Creating customized brows rather than using one shape for every client
Color Theory & Pigment Selection
Choosing the right pigment is an essential part of producing natural-looking healed results.
Training includes:
- Understanding basic PMU color theory
- Warm, cool, and neutral undertones
- Pigment selection
- Fitzpatrick skin types
- Matching pigments to natural brow hair
- Mixing and customizing pigments
- Understanding pigment modifiers
- Color correction fundamentals
- Understanding how pigment may change during healing
- Avoiding common color-selection mistakes
Skin Analysis & Client Selection
Not every skin type should be treated exactly the same way.
Students learn how to evaluate the client's skin and natural brows before selecting a technique.
Topics include:
- Understanding basic skin anatomy
- Skin types and characteristics
- Normal vs. compromised skin
- Mature skin considerations
- Oily vs. dry skin considerations
- Previous permanent makeup
- Contraindications
- Client medical history
- Determining treatment candidacy
- Recognizing when a procedure should be postponed or declined
- Setting realistic expectations
Safety, Sanitation & Bloodborne Pathogens
Professional PMU education requires a strong understanding of infection prevention and safe working practices.
Training includes:
- Bloodborne pathogen safety
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Hand hygiene
- Personal protective equipment
- Disposable supplies
- Safe workstation preparation
- Tray setup
- Sharps handling and disposal
- Cleaning and disinfection
- Preventing contamination during procedures
- Client skin preparation
- Post-procedure cleanup
Bloodborne Pathogens Certification is included with your training at no additional charge.
Professional Client Consultation & Care
Students learn how to manage the complete client experience from consultation through healing.
Topics include:
- Professional consultations
- Client expectations
- Medical history and consent forms
- Brow design approval
- Pigment consultation
- Pre-care instructions
- Procedure documentation
- Aftercare
- Understanding the healing process
- Normal stages of brow healing
- Touch-up considerations
- Client follow-up
- Managing common client questions
Sample forms and professional resources are provided to help students begin building their own PMU practice.
Hands-On Live Model Training
Hands-on experience is one of the most important parts of learning microblading.
Students progress from theory and pattern development to latex practice and then to supervised live-model procedures.
During live-model training, instructors guide students through:
- Client consultation
- Skin assessment
- Brow mapping
- Pre-drawing
- Pigment selection
- Blade selection
- Hairstroke pattern selection
- Stretching
- Pressure and depth
- Shading
- Procedure flow
- Photography
- Aftercare
Our goal is for students to understand not only how to perform microblading, but how to make professional decisions for each individual client.
Professional Microblading Kit Included
Students receive a professional starter kit designed to help them continue practicing after graduation.
Your kit includes:
- Professional Microblading Pen
- Microblading Blades – Enough for Approximately 50 Procedures
- Professional Brow Pigments
- Sticky Brow Rulers
- Mapping Supplies
- Procedural Supplies
- Practice Materials
- Training Resources
Photography, Marketing & Business Fundamentals
Learning the procedure is only one part of becoming a successful PMU artist.
Students also receive guidance on:
- Taking professional before-and-after photos
- Proper lighting and positioning
- Building a PMU portfolio
- Presenting healed work
- Social media basics
- Marketing your brow services
- Client retention
- Pricing considerations
- Consent and client documentation
- Building your professional reputation
Open-Door Practice Policy
Your education does not end when your two-day class is complete.
Graduates are welcome to bring their own models back to the academy and practice under the supervision of our trainers at no additional training charge, subject to academy scheduling and availability.
This gives students the opportunity to continue developing their skills while receiving professional guidance.
Free Refresher Training for One Year
Need additional help after graduation?
Students may return for refresher training for up to one year after completing the program, subject to scheduling and academy policies.
Review techniques, ask questions, observe procedures, and continue strengthening areas where you need additional confidence.
Ongoing Mentorship & Shadowing Opportunities
Learning permanent makeup takes practice.
Our graduates have access to continued educational support, including:
- Ongoing mentorship
- Technique guidance
- Opportunities to observe experienced professionals
- Supervised practice opportunities
- Model practice
- Questions about pigments, blades, mapping, and procedures
- Continued professional development
We want students to have a place to turn when questions arise after graduation.
Train with an Experienced SPCP Trainer Member
Training is led by Celine, an experienced permanent makeup professional and Trainer Member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP).
Students benefit from decades of permanent makeup experience, hands-on instruction, and practical knowledge developed through working with real clients and training PMU professionals.
Who Should Take This Course?
This program is ideal for:
- Complete beginners with no previous PMU experience
- Beauty professionals looking to expand their services
- Estheticians and cosmetology professionals where permitted
- Tattoo artists interested in cosmetic tattooing
- Existing PMU artists who want stronger microblading skills
- Professionals interested in adding brow services to their business
- Anyone interested in beginning a career in permanent makeup
No previous microblading experience is required.
Why Choose Arizona Permanent Makeup Academy?
State-Approved Education
Train through an established Arizona permanent makeup school with structured professional education and certification.
Beginner-Friendly Training
No prior microblading experience is required. We teach the fundamentals before progressing into advanced hands-on techniques.
Live Model Experience
Students gain supervised experience working with real clients rather than completing theory-only training.
Professional Kit Included
Receive professional microblading tools, pigments, blades, mapping supplies, and procedural materials.
Free Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
Essential bloodborne pathogen education and certification are included with your program.
Open-Door Practice Opportunities
Bring your own models back for additional supervised practice at no additional training charge, subject to academy scheduling and availability.
One-Year Refresher Opportunity
Return to review your training and strengthen your skills for up to one year after graduation.
Ongoing Mentorship
Our relationship with students continues after certification with guidance and educational support as they develop their PMU careers.
Start Your Career in Permanent Makeup
Learn the art, science, safety, and business of professional eyebrow tattooing through comprehensive education and hands-on training.
Microblading & Blade + Shade Certification
Microblading • Shading • Combo Brows
Home Study + 2 Days Hands-On Training
Live Models • Professional Kit • BBP Certification • Ongoing Mentorship
📍 Peoria, Arizona
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Reserve Your Seat
A $750 deposit is required to reserve your class date and is applied toward your tuition.
Arizona Permanent Makeup Academy
AZPMU.ORG
480-823-6249
arizonapermanent@gmail.com
