PMU Technician
Create lasting beauty through professional permanent makeup application.
What Does a PMU Technician Do?
Discover what this career path involves
PMU Technicians perform permanent makeup procedures including microblading, lip color, eyeliner, and eyebrow tattoos. They use specialized equipment to implant pigment into the skin, creating long-lasting cosmetic enhancement. This career requires artistic skill, steady hands, and understanding of facial anatomy and color theory.
Salary & Job Outlook
Financial rewards and career growth potential
Source: Industry Average - Permanent Makeup Artists
Permanent makeup continues growing as clients seek low-maintenance beauty solutions. Skilled technicians enjoy strong demand and premium pricing.
Work Environment
Where you could build your career
Permanent makeup studios
Medical spas
Beauty salons with PMU services
Tattoo studios
Your own PMU practice
Mobile PMU services
Expect clinical settings with sterile technique requirements.
A Day in the Life
A typical week as a PMU Technician
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PMU technicians perform brows, liner, and lips procedures. Machine and manual techniques offer variety. Ongoing training keeps skills sharp with new methods.
Key Skills
Skills you'll develop and use in this career
Microblading techniques
Machine PMU application
Color selection and mixing
Facial mapping and design
Sterile technique
Client consultation and aftercare
Requirements & Licensing
Your path to becoming licensed
["Permanent makeup certification and licensing", "Bloodborne pathogen training", "Understanding of facial anatomy", "Color theory expertise", "Steady hands and artistic ability", "Consultation and communication skills"]
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Create perfect brows with precision semi-permanent makeup artistry
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Create beautifully enhanced lips through semi-permanent color artistry.
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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 PMU Technician
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