Permanent Makeup Artist
Transform faces with lasting beauty through cosmetic tattooing
What Does a Permanent Makeup Artist Do?
Discover what this career path involves
Permanent Makeup Artists apply micropigmentation to enhance features including brows, lips, and eyeliner. You'll help clients wake up with makeup already in place, boosting confidence and saving time.
This advanced specialty serves diverse clients from busy professionals to those with medical conditions affecting appearance. Premium pricing and loyal clients make this a lucrative path.
Salary & Job Outlook
Financial rewards and career growth potential
Source: PMU industry surveys 2024
Strong growth as permanent makeup becomes mainstream. Medical applications like areola restoration and scar camouflage expand opportunities.
Work Environment
Where you could build your career
PMU studios
Medical spas and clinics
Plastic surgery offices
Dermatology practices
High-end beauty studios
Your own PMU practice
Expect clinical settings with strict sanitation protocols.
A Day in the Life
A typical week as a Permanent Makeup Artist
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Permanent makeup artists create long-lasting beauty enhancements. Procedures require precision and artistry. Building portfolio with healed results is essential for marketing.
Key Skills
Skills you'll develop and use in this career
Machine & Hand Techniques
Color Theory
Facial Anatomy
Lip Procedures
Eyeliner Application
Medical Applications
Client Safety
Aftercare Protocols
Requirements & Licensing
Your path to becoming licensed
• California esthetician or cosmetology license
• Bloodborne pathogen certification
• Comprehensive PMU training (100+ hours)
• County health department permit
• Ongoing advanced certifications
PMU certification provides specialized training.
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PMU Trainer/Educator
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Microblading Specialist
Create perfect brows with precision semi-permanent makeup artistry
Lip Blushing Artist
Create beautifully enhanced lips through semi-permanent color artistry.
PMU Technician
Create lasting beauty through professional permanent makeup application.
Medical Spa PMU Provider
Perform permanent makeup in medical settings with physician collaboration.
Scar Camouflage Specialist
Restore confidence by disguising scars through specialized tattooing techniques.
Areola Restoration Artist
Restore confidence and wholeness through specialized medical tattooing artistry.
PMU Trainer/Educator
Train and certify the next generation of permanent makeup artists.
Microblading Specialist
Create perfect brows with precision semi-permanent makeup artistry
Lip Blushing Artist
Create beautifully enhanced lips through semi-permanent color artistry.
PMU Technician
Create lasting beauty through professional permanent makeup application.
Medical Spa PMU Provider
Perform permanent makeup in medical settings with physician collaboration.
Scar Camouflage Specialist
Restore confidence by disguising scars through specialized tattooing techniques.
Areola Restoration Artist
Restore confidence and wholeness through specialized medical tattooing artistry.
PMU Trainer/Educator
Train and certify the next generation of permanent makeup artists.
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Program Details
Permanent Makeup & Microblading Program
The training program that prepares you for a career as a Permanent Makeup Artist
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