FOUNDATIONAL PERMANENT MAKEUP TRAINING

PERMANENT MAKEUP
CERTIFICATE

Build foundational skills in modern machine brows and lip artistry through four focused days of professional permanent makeup education and hands-on training.

BROWS. LIPS. MACHINE TECHNIQUE. A STRONGER FOUNDATION.

Professional Permanent Makeup Training Demonstration with Machine Technique and Brow Mapping

QUICK FACTS

FOUR DAYS. FOCUSED
PERMANENT MAKEUP EDUCATION.

Unless another written payment arrangement is approved, the remaining balance is due according to AAC's enrollment payment schedule.

4 DAYS

In-Person Training

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Daily Training Hours

$4,750

Tuition

$2,375

Enrollment Deposit

$2,375

Remaining Balance

FINANCIAL INVESTMENT

TUITION & ENROLLMENT

Choose the payment option that works best for you! Our classes are offered monthly by request, with small groups of typically 1–3 students. We'll help you coordinate your training dates.

STANDARD OPTION

Pay in Full

$4,750

One-time complete investment

  • Complete 3-Day Technical Certification
  • Immediate Seat Confirmation
  • Full Professional Machine Kit Included
  • Comprehensive Brow Mapping Curriculum
  • Certificate of Completion

MOST POPULAR

AAC Payment Arrangements

$2,375

Deposit to reserve; balance due 1 week prior

  • 50% Deposit ($2,375) Secures Clinical Spot

  • Remaining Balance Due 7 Days Prior to Class

  • Full Professional Machine Kit Included

  • Comprehensive Brow Mapping Curriculum

  • Certificate of Completion

ENROLL NOW

FINANCING PARTNER

SweetPay Financing

Flexible

Monthly installment options via SweetPay

  • Quick and Simple Digital Application
  • No Impact on Core Credit During Pre-Check
  • Full Professional Machine Kit Included
  • Comprehensive Brow Mapping Curriculum
  • Certificate of Completion

Classes are offered monthly by request. Most training takes place Monday through Friday, with weekends available by request. Preferred training dates are subject to confirmation by AAC.

THE CORE OF MODERN PMU

BROWS + LIPS

Master digital rotary machine precision, comprehensive needle kinematics, and advanced pigment physics to deliver seamless, healed cosmetic tattooing across all modern brow and lip disciplines.

Permanent makeup technician performing modern machine cosmetic tattooing on brow and lip area

01 // BROW SPECIALIZATIONS

OMBRÉ / POWDER BROWS

Develop machine shading techniques used to create soft, defined, and dimensional brow results with precise pixelation gradients.

NANO / MACHINE HAIRSTROKE BROWS

Learn machine hairstroke concepts for creating ultra-fine, hair-like patterns and natural-looking brow designs across diverse skin types.

COMBINATION BROWS

Explore advanced methods to seamlessly blend machine hairstrokes with delicate shading for tailored density and bespoke structure.

HYPER-REALISTIC BROW CONCEPTS

Develop mastery over multi-directional hair growth flows, depth modulation, and true three-dimensional optical design.

02 // ADVANCED LIP DISCIPLINES

LIP BLUSHING

Learn permanent lip-color concepts including anatomical mapping, pigment opacity control, machine speed synchronization, and healed-retention protocols.

LIP NEUTRALIZATION

Explore color theory, melanin undertone assessment, and warm-modifier formulation for multi-session neutralization in appropriately selected candidates.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

MORE THAN BROWS
& LIPS.

A rigorous 8-module curriculum engineered to develop technical precision, structural mapping expertise, and complete confidence across essential permanent cosmetic modalities.

01. DESIGN & MAPPING

Brow design principles, facial morphology analysis, bone structure considerations, symmetry mapping protocols, and tailored procedure planning.

02. COLOR THEORY & PIGMENT SELECTION

Skin undertone evaluation, organic versus inorganic pigment dynamics, precise brow color matching, lip color chemistry, and neutralization principles.

03. MACHINE & NEEDLE FUNDAMENTALS

Rotary device setup, needle taper and diameter selection, ergonomic hand positioning, needle stroke speed, skin stretch, depth control, and stability.

04. BROW TECHNIQUE

Velvet powder shading, machine hairstrokes, nano brow patterns, combination layering styles, and tailored modality selection based on skin texture.

05. LIP TECHNIQUE

Vermis border mapping, soft contouring, uniform pigment saturation, sheer lip blush application, and cool-tone neutralization strategies.

06. SANITATION & SAFETY

Aseptic technique, bloodborne pathogen awareness, barrier film containment, tray setup, disposable cartridge disposal, and strict clinical protocols.

07. CONSULTATION & AFTERCARE

Client medical intake, contraindication identification, expectation management, detailed healing stages, aftercare protocols, and records management.

08. PHOTOGRAPHY & BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS

Macro photography lighting, crisp portfolio presentation, transparent service pricing structures, intake policies, and professional workflow foundations.

FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE

YOU NEED MORE THAN A
DEMONSTRATION.

AAC combines instruction, demonstration and applicable hands-on practice so students can begin developing the control and decision-making required for permanent makeup procedures.

01. WATCH

Observe instructor demonstrations and technique breakdowns with clinical precision.

02. PRACTICE

Develop applicable muscle memory and hand positioning through guided exercises on specialized training surfaces.

03. ENROLL

Participate in appropriate hands-on/model opportunities under direct instructor supervision when available and applicable.

04. REFINE

Receive immediate procedural feedback and identify exact techniques needing structured repetition post-training.

* Notice: Hands-on and model opportunities vary based on availability, candidacy, training circumstances and the techniques being taught. Specific model procedures cannot be guaranteed.

YOUR TRAINING EXPERIENCE

WHAT COMES WITH
YOUR PROGRAM

Every tool, comprehensive course manual, and post-certification support resource structured to build your clinical foundation from day one.

Training & Materials

  • 4 in-person training days
  • Hands-on instruction
  • AAC course materials
  • Applicable practice materials

Professional Supplies

  • PMU machine
  • Needle cartridges
  • Pigments
  • Practice skins
  • Mapping and procedure supplies

Certification & Beyond

  • Certificate of completion upon satisfaction of applicable program requirements
  • Post-training AAC support
  • Opportunity to inquire about Guided Practice Clinics after certification

Note: Exact kit contents, quantities and brands may vary. AAC provides applicable program details before training.

IS THIS YOUR STARTING POINT?

Ready To Build A
Foundation In PMU

This program delivers dedicated, rigorous foundational training in machine brow and lip pigmentation techniques. Review the student profiles opposite to ensure this curriculum aligns with your professional background and training objectives.

Want a broader training path?

Beginning PMU Artists

Students looking for focused, comprehensive foundational education in modern machine brow and lip pigmentation techniques.

Beauty Professionals Expanding Services

Estheticians, cosmetologists, and lash artists interested in adding structured permanent makeup education to their current skill set.

Previously Trained Artists Seeking a Refresh

Practicing artists who want updated education in machine-based brows, lips, depth control, and contemporary technique concepts.

Students Focused Specifically on PMU

Those primarily focused on foundational cosmetic brow and lip techniques rather than AAC's broader multi-discipline Master training path.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CLASS?

TRAINING GIVES YOU THE FOUNDATION.
PRACTICE BUILDS EXPERIENCE.

Permanent makeup is a skill that develops through continued practice and repetition. Some graduates feel ready to begin taking their next steps after training, while others want more opportunities to practice and receive feedback.

Qualifying AAC graduates may inquire about optional Guided Practice Clinics for additional supervised hands-on practice, repetitions, and instructor feedback after certification. Guided Practice is separate from certificate tuition, additional clinic fees apply, and availability varies. AAC makes no representations or guarantees regarding post-course licensing, employment, client volume, or earnings.

READY TO BUILD YOUR PMU FOUNDATION?

PERMANENT MAKEUP
CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM DURATION

4 DAYS

TOTAL INVESTMENT

TUITION: $4,750

SEAT RESERVATION

ENROLLMENT DEPOSIT: $2,375

FINAL STEP

REMAINING BALANCE: $2,375

NEXT STEPS & ENROLLMENT

Payment options may include direct payment, SweetPay financing for qualified applicants and approved AAC payment arrangements where available.

READY TO START YOUR TRAINING?

Ready to get started? Our Permanent Makeup training is designed for both beginners and experienced artists. With small classes of typically 1–3 students, we can personalize your training experience and give you the attention you need.

We offer classes every month by request, with most training taking place Monday through Friday. Weekend options may also be available.

Choose the enrollment option that works best for you, and we’ll help coordinate your training dates.

Preferred start dates are requests and subject to AAC confirmation.

$4,750

Tuition

$2,375

Enrollment deposit

4 DAYS

Required training days

9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Daily training hours

Preferred dates are requests and subject to AAC confirmation.