How to Learn to Apply Permanent Makeup
Permanent makeup is applied to areas of the face, such as the eyes and lips, by a professional. The application system is similar to that of the tattoo process, but is applied with more caution and care, due to the extra-sensitive areas. In order to learn to apply permanent makeup, you must obtain professional training.
- Locate a cosmetology school that is accredited and has a specialization option for permanent makeup application. When making the choice between the available schools that offer this specialization, be aware of whether the school offers real models to practice techniques on, or if they provide you with mannequins or animal skin.
- Request any promises the school makes in writing. One example is any promises of you obtaining a state license, once you have completed training. Avoid enrolling in a school that requires you to provide them with a nonrefundable deposit.
- Conduct your own research on the requirements of obtaining the various cosmetology licenses that are available. Make sure that you review the guidelines on your own, instead of taking the school’s word for it.
- Make sure to get between 10 and 20 hours of training at the school. This training should be between you, the instructor and a model. This is important, due to the fact that group training provides you with less individual instruction while this one-on-one training provides you with the best ways and techniques to learn the challenging permanent makeup applications.
- Ensure that you have a complete understanding of the ways to apply permanent makeup on the lips, eyebrows and eyes. Each area has its own delicate and sensitive properties, so make sure you understand how to adapt to each type of surface.