Develop Professional Permanent Makeup Skills
Receive an IHB Institute Certificate upon successful completion. Start your journey with structured training from foundation knowledge to practical application.
Why Train in Permanent Makeup?
Permanent makeup has become one of the fastest-growing sectors within the beauty industry. Clients increasingly seek long-lasting beauty enhancements.
Expand Services
Add high-demand PMU treatments
Specialist Expertise
Build niche authority
Flexible Work
Freelance, studio, or mobile
Business Growth
Establish an independent PMU practice
Entry Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum age requirement applies (18+ typically)
- Suitable for beginners. Local licensing or regulatory requirements may apply before offering services professionally.
- Ability to understand course instruction
- Commitment to practical participation
Practical & Model Info
- Live model work is part of supervised training
- Models arranged with trainer guidance
- Attendance required for all practical days
- Portfolio development included
Who Is This Course For?
Complete Beginners
Suitable for beginners. Local licensing or regulatory requirements may apply before offering services professionally.
Makeup Artists
Expand into permanent cosmetics.
Beauty Therapists
Add premium PMU services.
Salon Owners
Offer exclusive PMU treatments.
Aesthetics Pros
Enhance your practice.
Entrepreneurs
Build a beauty business.
Professional Practice Standards
Client Safety
- Consultation procedures
- Contraindication screening
- Patch testing guidance
Infection Prevention
- Cross-contamination control
- Single-use consumables
- Workspace preparation
Professional Conduct
- Record keeping
- Client communication
- Ethical practice
What You Will Learn
Professional Consultations
- Client intake & consent
- Skin & medical history
Brow Mapping & Design
- Facial proportions
- Symmetry techniques
Colour Theory
- Undertones & correction
- Skin tone matching
PMU Machine & Tools
- Microblading
- Machine handling
Safe Practice
- Infection prevention and hygiene procedures
- Contraindications
Business Systems
- Pricing strategies
- Marketing foundations
Course Structure
Week 1: PMU Foundations & Brow Mastery | Week 2: Lips & Eye Enhancement
📘 Week 1: PMU Foundations and Brow Mastery
- Skin anatomy & healing principles
- Hygiene, infection prevention & sanitation protocols
- Contraindications & safety protocols
- Colour theory, undertones & pigment selection
- Brow mapping techniques
- Microblading & Microshading (Ombre Brows)
- Practical application on practice skins
💋 Week 2: Lips and Eye Enhancement
- Lip neutralisation & Lip blushing
- Eyeliner PMU techniques
- Aftercare protocols & client homecare
- Documentation & record-keeping
- Business & client development
- Live model experience (supervised)
Tools and Techniques You Will Learn
Microblading Hand Tool
Precision hair strokes
PMU Machine
Nano strokes, ombre shading
Pigments & Color Mixing
Custom blending, neutralisation
Mapping Tools
Vernier calipers, rulers
Infection Prevention Systems
Single-use consumables, barrier methods
Client Comfort Considerations
Comfort management principles within local regulations
How You Will Be Assessed
Theory Assessment
- Knowledge checks
- Safety and hygiene principles
Practical Assessment
- Technique demonstration
- Safe practice standards
Portfolio Development
- Model case studies
- Evidence of progression
Student Journey
Theory & safety
Guided exercises
Trainer feedback
Supervised
IHB certificate
Business guidance
Potential Career Pathways
PMU Artist
Work independently or within a clinic
Studio Owner
Establish a specialist PMU business
Beauty Specialist
Expand an existing practice
Advanced Progression
Specialist techniques
Training Availability
🇿🇦 South Africa
Johannesburg (Midrand) Campus
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Lagos · Owerri
Online Theory + Blended
Self-paced modules + optional practical days
What Is Included?
Professional PMU starter kit
Pigments & practice skins
Training manual
Live demonstrations
Guided practical sessions
IHB Institute certificate
Alumni support community
Business guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition & Payment Information
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South Africa Tuition (ZAR)
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Ready to Begin Your PMU Journey?
Develop practical skills, build confidence, and start creating beautiful results with professional Permanent Makeup training. Spaces intentionally limited to maintain practical learning quality.
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