Beautific Studios and Academy Ombre Powder Training Manual

CHAPTER 1:
WELCOME
Welcome to Beautific Academy’s online Ombré Powder course! First, we’d like to thank
you for enrolling in this course and trusting our knowledge and education. The Beautific
Studios team has spent months on this course and we’re proud to launch this
comprehensive Ombré Powder online course.
Our master artist and trainer, Alisha Mektrakarn, is 12x certified in permanent
makeup and beauty artistry and she has put all her knowledge and experience into this
course. In this online course, you will be provided over 22 Chapters, 125+ modules, 50+ 4K
videos, photos and worksheets to learn how to create beautiful Ombré Powder brows and
become your own boss. We are so excited to have you and we hope you enjoy.
WORD FROM YOUR
INSTRUCTOR
Hi everyone! My name is Alisha and I am the owner and
founder of Beautific Studios & Academy. I am a master artist
and trainer specializing in Ombré Powder, Color Correction
and Saline Removal and I will be your instructor for this
course.
I have been in the permanent makeup industry for over 2

years now and I’ve completed over 1,500 successful
procedures. I’ve studied and mentored under world
renowned artists & educators, learning from the best
technicians in this industry. As of 2020, I am proud to say I
am 12x certified in permanent makeup and beauty.
I started my business in 2018 while I was in college for pre-

medicine. I took my first brow class thinking this would be a
side hustle to make money. I was scared. I never considered
myself to be very creative or artistic. I was always good at
math and science and anything creative, such as writing and
drawing, were my biggest weaknesses.
I took the chance anyways, because, although I wasn’t great at drawing, I loved beauty. I loved the idea of making women
feel confident. So, I went for it. I didn’t have any money at the time but my mother offered to pay for my first class. I then
bought all of my supplies using my credit cards and got started. My first class was a big deal and even though it wasn’t the
most comprehensive course, I will forever be grateful for my mom for giving me that chance. For this reason, I understand
the importance of affordable, well-rounded education.
My goal for this course is to give you guys the most thorough and comprehensive Ombré Powder training, all in one
online course. I’ve taken many different trainings in brows, lips, lashes, and more and I’ve always felt that each class I took
had its strengths, but it wasn’t thorough throughout the entire curriculum. There were some trainings that taught me a lot
about technique but not color theory, some that taught me how to edit photos but not brow mapping, some that taught
me what supplies to buy but not how to do touch up procedures. I had to take dozens of trainings and invest in tens of
thousands of dollars in different courses to feel confident in all of the subjects that was crucial in being a well-rounded
PMU artist. Because of this, I’ve gathered all of my knowledge from experience and I’ve poured it all out here in my online
Ombré Powder course. I don’t want you guys to feel like you have to take dozens of classes and spend so much money to
be a confident artist and have a successful business. My goal is to give you guys high-quality PMU education and I hope
you guys will see that in the content of this course.
Alisha Mektrakarn
MASTER ARTIST EDUCATOR BUSINESS OWNER
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BEGIN YOUR PMU CAREER
A step-by-step guideline on how to begin your PMU career and get
started on building your business.
01 Start by investing in high-quality PMU education. (Congrats, you’ve

already accomplished this!) Enroll in a high-quality, in-depth PMU
training from a trusted institution that offers continued support.
02
Get your practice kit. Order your practice kit today from
www.beautificacademy.com so you can practice alongside the
course. Online course students get $50 off Practice Kits. The practice
kit has everything you need you practice along: PMU machine,
needles, practice skin, pigments, and more.
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Take the class & practice along. Go through all of our chapters,
modules, and videos, take quality notes, ask insightful questions, and
practice along. Go through our materials at your own pace, in the
comfort of your own home.
04
Download the Manual PDF. The downloadable Ombre Powder
Manual PDF is available at the end of the course. Download this and
print it so you have these learning materials with you at all times,
even after the course expires.
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Get certified by Beautific Academy! Once you’ve finished the course,
take the final exam & submit your practice skin to
info@beautificacademy.com to get certified. Details at the end of the
course.
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Get your Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) certification. Get BBP
certified. Make sure the vendor/website of your BBP course is
approved and accepted by your local health department. Check your
health department’s website for a list of approved courses.
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Get your tools & supplies. Order all of the necessary workspace
equipment and procedural tools. A comprehensive list of everything
you need is detailed in the course.
Get your first hands-on training experience. Book an in-person

training with Beautific Academy to get hands-on experience. I highly
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recommend booking one of our classes with a live model to get
experience with a real client and get your portfolio started. By doing
a live model with us we can help you work on any weaknesses you
may have and guide you through a successful procedure. You leave
the training with more confidence as well as your first set of Ombre
Powder brow photos to share and advertise your new service. Online
course students get discounts on our live training.
09 Get your first PMU studio! Look for your first PMU studio! (How
exciting!) Do research for what’s the best option for you. Look for a
place that best fits your budget and ideal clientele.
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Get your Body Art License. Now that you’re a certified Ombre
Powder brow artist, you are BBP certified, you have your supplies
and your location, now it’s time to get your Body Art license! This is a
license given by the local health department that permits you to
perform Ombre Powder brows on clients. Look up requirements from
your local & state health departments to apply.
Get your location inspected. Once you’ve secured a location and
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applied for a body art license, the final step to get your license sent to
you is having your place inspected and approved. Make an
appointment with your local health inspector. Your local health
department’s website should have materials and resources on what
you need to do to prepare for the inspection. Every state and county
is different.
12
Begin building your business’ online presence. Start putting your
business on the map by creating a social media presence for your
business. Create an Instagram, Yelp, Facebook, website, online
scheduler, etc. (More on this in the course)
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Build your clientele & improve your craft. Start practicing your new
service by taking models & offering your service for free to friends
and family to build a portfolio. In order to get people to trust you
with their face you must have work to show for. The best way to
start this is to offer your service for free first.
CHAPTER 2:
PERMANENT MAKEUP
WHAT IS PERMANENT MAKEUP?
Welcome to Permanent Makeup! Permanent makeup (“PMU”) is a form of cosmetic tattooing that involves
the process of implanting color pigment just below the epidermis of the skin. PMU produces the look of
makeup to enhance and define the natural features of the face. PMU is very versatile and customizable
because each service is custom designed for each client based off their personal beauty preference, skin
type, skin tone, face shape, etc.
CHAPTER 2:
PERMANENT MAKEUP
WHY GET PERMANENT MAKEUP?
There are many reasons to get permanent makeup.
Some of the most common reasons include:
Getting ready in the morning takes less time.

It eliminates the hassle of applying makeup. PMU is most popular among busy
individuals and professionals (moms, healthcare professionals, etc.) who lack the time
to do their makeup repeatedly.
PMU doesn’t smear or wash away during warm weather conditions, warm vacations
or during water activities.
PMU is great for those who regularly enjoy working out, swimming, biking, camping
or other active/outdoor activities without wanting to be concerned about their
eyebrows or makeup coming off. PMU can give you the personal freedom you need
to enjoy such activities without worrying about your appearance.
It’s great for people who might be allergic to traditional makeup/dyes.
Some other reasons to get PMU may be due to a medical condition, a trauma
or it could be to improve appearances that have changed due to aging.
PMU is great for those suffering from physical issues such as hair loss, discoloration
of lips, etc.
It is a great solution for those who have unsteady hands or bad vision and are unable
to apply makeup the way they want
Camouflaging or improving the appearance of scars, skin trauma, post-surgery
procedures, etc.
This would be diving into the world of paramedical tattooing which involves the process
of improving the appearance or camouflaging skin trauma and scars or even the results
of medical conditions and skin diseases. Some popular cosmetic and medical tattooing
procedures are listed in the next module.
EXAMPLES OF POPULAR PMU
Eyebrows Lips
Eyeliner
Ombre Powder Lip Blush
Lash Enhancements
Microblading Lip Liner
Bottom Liner
Microshading
Wing Liner
Blade & Shade
and more…
Scalp
Breast Scar
Micropigmentation
Aereola Restoration Camouflaging
Hairline restoration
(microblading)
...and more
PMU EQUIPMENT
There are three major equipment
used in cosmetic tattooing:
01 Manual Tool:
A manual tool that is usually
disposable such as a micro
blade (made up of tiny, fine
point needles) at the end.
02 Digital Machine:
In digital machines, the
cartridge needle moves up and
down precisely which produces
precise perforations into the
skin.
03 Rotary Machine:
In Rotary machines, the needle
oscillates (vibrate sideways)
which tends to rip and tear the
skin.
PERMANENT v. SEMI-PERMANENT
Services such as Ombre Powder, Microblading, etc. are commonly referred to

as “semi-permanent” makeup. Advertising PMU services as “semi-permanent”
instead of permanent is false advertisement. PMU is permanent.
There are several reasons why many artists use the term “Semi-permanent”:
This term is popularly used because it is less scary and intimidating to describe
01 these services as semi-permanent rather than permanent. This is to entice

more bookings since some clients wouldn’t feel comfortable with getting
something permanent.
Artists advertise PMU services as semi-permanent since the new techniques
02 that we offer today produce more natural and softer looks than traditional
brow and lip tattoos. Because of its more realistic results, this can be mistaken
as a semi-permanent procedure.
In addition, as the PMU industry becomes increasingly popular, there has been
03 a rise of new technicians who have been improperly trained or lack

experience. New and inexperienced technicians may lack the skill to properly
place the pigment into the skin which produces very short-term results and,
therefore, result in the trend of the term “semi-permanent.”
Properly executed permanent makeup should be permanent, hence,

“permanent” makeup. Although PMU services fade, which is normal, you can
never guarantee that the pigment placed into the skin will completely
disappear. It would be misleading to state that the service is semi-permanent
or any derivative of that sort.
YOUR NEW TITLE
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NAMING YOUR SERVICES
YOUR NEW TITLE 01
As a professional, you have the option to choose your new title,
unless restricted by law. Some common titles include:
Permanent Makeup Artist

Permanent Makeup Tattooist
Cosmetic Tattooist
Permanent Cosmetic Technician
Micropigmentation Specialist
NAMING THE SERVICE

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There are several different names you can use to describe your
new services, unless restricted by law.
Some common services names include:
Permanent Makeup
Cosmetic Tattoo
Permanent Cosmetics
Micropigmentation
CHAPTER 3:
OMBRÉ POWDER THEORY
WHAT IS OMBRÉ
POWDER BROWS?
Ombre Powder is a permanent eyebrow procedure that produces the look of shaded brows
that is darker at the tails and lighter at the front.
The Ombre Powder technique gives a gradient powdered effect that is misty in the front.
This allows the brows to be individually customized to be soft and natural or bold and
defined, like a filled-in makeup look.
Unlike traditional brow tattoos that can be harsh and blocky, Ombre Powder brows produce
more realistic-looking results due to its soft, misty fronts. The effects will be waterproofed,
smudge-proof, and sweat-proof brows that are beautiful and realistic.
"What is the technique used
for Ombre Powder Brows?"
FUNDAMENTALS
OMBRÉ POWDER
Ombre Powder is a digital machine technique that is
performed using a single needle (1RL/1P/1R).
& CLIENT FAQ "Is it safe?"

Yes, the Ombre Powder technique is very safe. This
technique is done using brand new single, sterile and
disposable needles. While, the supplies required for the
service are sterile and disposable, the select few items
that are not disposable and cannot be discarded after each
service (machine, bed, tray, etc.) are wrapped in a single
use plastic barrier film. After each service, this barrier film
is removed and discarded, and the item that had been
wrapped is then sanitized with medical/hospital-grade
cleaning supplies. Artists also wear new and disposable
masks, aprons and gloves during the service and the
gloves are constantly changed as needed. The technique is
also done in a workspace that is safe, clean and inspected
by local health departments.
"What is the appointment like?"

Upon arrival, the client will sign the necessary paperwork
(consent forms, medical history forms, and COVID-19
forms). After signing paperwork, the artist will hold a
consultation with the client to understand the client’s
beauty goals and desired results. The artist will take
photos before the process of shaping and pre-drawing
begins. The shaping is done with a brow pencil so the
client gets an idea of the shape. Once both the client and
artist are satisfied with the shape and have agreed on it,
the outline will be tattooed and then topical numbing will
be applied. Once the skin is numb, the artist will begin the
shading process to deposit the pigments. After the tattoo
process is finished, photos will be taken. Then the artist
will explain important instructions related to aftercare,
what to expect during the healing process, and schedule
your touch up appointment.
"How long does it take?"
FUNDAMENTALS
OMBRÉ POWDER
On average, an Ombre Powder service appointment takes
about 2.5-3.5 hours. This varies with each artist and
several factors such as:
& CLIENT FAQ

Paperwork and consultation (Avg: 10-20 minutes)
How long the shaping process takes (Avg: 45 minutes
– 1.5 hour)
This can be determined by how fast the artists
shape or how picky the client is with the shape.
Client eyebrows may be asymmetrical which may
make the shaping process longer.
How long the shading process takes (Avg: 1–2 hours)
This can be determined by how fast the artist
takes to shade as well as how receptive the skin is
to the pigment. Some clients’ skin takes the
pigment very quickly while for some clients it may
take longer. This may be due to the skin type or
due to bleeding.
How much shading is done: if the client wanted a
natural look (less shading) or more of a bold look (more
shading)
For a new artist, Ombre Powder can take up to 4-5 hours.

Don’t worry if you take longer in the beginning. It is
completely normal. Focus on getting better at completing
the brows and creating beautiful results and you will
naturally get faster with time and practice.
Please make sure your client sets aside extra time for their
appointment to ensure that you are not rushed. I roughly
take 3 hours and I will advise my client to block out a 4-
hour window for their appointment.
"How is the shape decided?"

The shape is determined by the client’s facial structure,
existing brow hair, as well as their personal makeup
preference. This shape must be agreed upon by both the
artist and the client.
FUNDAMENTALS
OMBRÉ POWDER
"Does it hurt?"
The pain level for Ombre Powder is generally very
& CLIENT FAQ

minimal. Topical numbing is used during the procedure to
minimize pain and discomfort. Pain level varies with the
client’s pain tolerance.
"Will I be swollen or red?"

Some clients experience redness around the brow area,
which is normal and shouldn’t last more than a day.
Although it is rare to have swelling, some clients may
experience it slightly. This is also normal and should only
last a couple of hours.
"Is there any downtime? Do clients

need to call off work?"
There is no downtime associated with the procedure so
clients do not have to call off work. Clients may
experience redness and swelling which, on average, should
only last a couple hours at most.
"What can’t you do after the procedure?"

The client must keep the treatment area dry and clean for
at least 7 days. This includes no sweating, swimming, or
saunas for 7 days. The client should avoid excessive
exposure to the sun, such as tanning or sun bathing during
the healing process. The client should not pick, pull, rub or
itch the area during the scabbing process or this will result
in loss of color, poor retention and possibly scarring.
"What is the entire process like?"
Every new set of brows requires two sessions: the initial
FUNDAMENTALS
OMBRÉ POWDER appointment and the first touch up. The first touch up is
recommended to be 6-12 weeks after the initial
appointment. The first touch up is highly recommended in
& CLIENT FAQ

order to achieve the desired results (shape and color).
After the first one, a touch up is recommended every 12
months. The purpose of the annual touch up is to freshen
up the color, define/secure the shape, and (optional)
darken the brows.
"Do I need a touch up? If so, why?

How often do I need a touch up?"
Yes, most clients will need a touch up. Permanent makeup
is a two-step process to complete and achieve the desired
shape and color. Every individual heals differently which
may result in color loss and patchiness with only one
session. This is normal. Brows are expected to be light and
possibly patchy after the initial appointment. At the touch
up, the artist will focus on any patchy areas as well as
darkening the color to the client’s preferences.
"Can you guarantee your work?

Can you tell me exactly how my brows
will look after the appointment?"
No, unfortunately I cannot guarantee my work and the
healed results. Every client is very different and there are
several factors that affect the results. Factors that
contribute to and affect the results include, but are not
limited to, facial structure, facial asymmetry, skin type,
existing brow shape, skin care, age, diet, medication, stress
levels, and more. These factors are also the reasons why
most clients will need a first touch up to complete the
brows. As the artist, the client’s desired result is
important to us and the client’s beauty goals are our top
priority. We will try our best to achieve those results.
However, we cannot guarantee those results.
"How long does it last?"
FUNDAMENTALS
OMBRÉ POWDER Ombre Powder is permanent, but it does fade overtime.
With the first touch up, Ombre Powder brows lasts about
1-3 years depending on several factors.
& CLIENT FAQ

Longevity depends on the following factors:
1. Style Chosen
Soft and natural Ombre Powder brows don’t last as long
and require more touch up/maintenance.
Dark and defined Ombre Powder brows last longer than
natural style brows.
This is a major factor in longevity.
2. Skin type
Dry skin retains pigments much longer.
Oily skin tends to fade faster and needs more
maintenance and touch ups.
3. Aftercare
Following the aftercare instructions is crucial to proper
healing and therefore better healed results and
retention.
It is very important to avoid water and sweating the
first 7 days and avoid picking and touching the brows
while they are scabbing. Failure to do so will result in
poor healed results and lower retention.
4. Skincare
Active skincare with anti-aging properties, exfoliants
(chemical or physical), AHA, retinols, glycolic, salicylic
acids, etc. promote fading and therefore should be
avoided around the brow area and the forehead area.
Lifestyle (Sun exposure, medication, skin conditions,
etc.)
Excessive sun exposure (sunbathing, tanning) may
promote fading.
Excessive sweating can promote fading.
Some medication affects color longevity as well as
promotes residual color (more on that later.)
BROW
ANATOMY
DIFFERENT BROW
TECHNIQUES
MICROBLADING
MICROSHADING
OMBRÉ
The rise in popularity of the permanent beauty industry comes with the rise of
new and different brow techniques. There are several different brow techniques
today, some of the most popular techniques being: Microblading, Ombré
Powder, Microshading, and Blade & Shade. We will be comparing and
contrasting some of these popular techniques.
MICROBLADING 01
RESULT TECHNIQUE
Hair strokes. Manual (microblade pen.)
FEATURES PROS/CONS
Suitable for those with dry- Not suitable for clients with
normal skin. oily/combo skin.
Suitable for those with fluffy and Not suitable for those who do
full brow hairs with a nice hair not have full, light-medium brow
flow. hair.
Must have a nice brow shape More maintenance.
with symmetry. Hair strokes blurs out overtime.
Lasts 6-18 months (without Cannot cover up/correct brows
annual touch up.) with previous work.
The microblade pen (razor like
blade) poses potential scarring.
OMBRÉ POWDER 02
RESULT TECHNIQUE
Shading that is lighter in the Digital machine technique.
front and darker at the tail.
FEATURES PROS/CONS
Suitable for all skin types. Suitable for all clients regardless
Suitable for those with no brow of skin type, existing brow shape,
hair, full brow hair, thin or coarse or asymmetry which provides
brow hair. artists with a larger clientele.
Suitable for those with Less maintenance.
symmetrical or asymmetrical Best for the skin’s integrity.
brows. Heals true to shape.
Best technique for cover
ups/color corrections.
Lasts 1-3 years (without annual
touch up.)
MICROSHADING/
COMBO BROWS
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RESULT TECHNIQUE
Hair strokes in the front and Both manual and digital
shading from the body to the tail. machine technique.
FEATURES PROS/CONS
Suitable for most skin types, Front hair strokes blurs over time
preferably dry between the causing the bulb of the brows to
eyebrows/at the bulb of the become dark overtime.
brow. Hard to cover up/color correction
Cover ups & color corrections are in the long run.
possible with Microshading Lasts longer than traditional
however it is more limited than microblading.
Ombré Powder. Is suitable for more clients
Lasts 12-24 months. compared to microblading.
Front hair strokes will fade
quicker than the shading portion.
The front poses potential to turn
red since microbladed hair
strokes tend to turn red.
BLADE & SHADE 04
RESULT TECHNIQUE
Hair strokes and shading Both manual and digital
throughout the brows. machine technique.
FEATURES PROS/CONS
Suitable for dry, normal and non- Invasive to the skin. (The entire
sensitive skin. eyebrow gets microbladed and
Suitable for those with a decent then shading is done on top of
amount of brow hair. the hairstrokes.)
Must have a nice brow shape Microblading poses potential
with symmetry. scarring.
CLIENT REQUIREMENTS
Who is suitable for Ombré Powder Brows
Although Ombre Powder brows is suitable for many clients, there are a list of client requirements that
clients must read and qualify for prior to booking. I have this disqualification list available on my
website, scheduler, and consent form to ensure that it is accessible to my clients. Please make sure to
state that it is the client’s responsibility to thoroughly review the list prior to the booking.
Client Disqualification List

Anyone under the age of 18.
Anyone allergic to anesthesia, pigmentation and makeup.
Anyone who is currently pregnant, breastfeeding or lactating.
Anyone diabetic.
Anyone with glaucoma and/or taking blood thinning medication.
Anyone taking steroid medications (i.e. Accutane.)
Anyone who has cancer and/or is undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Anyone who has been treated with radiotherapy or chemotherapy in the last 45 days.
Anyone with skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, keloid, or hypertrophic scarring
on and around the treated area.
Anyone with transmittable blood diseases (ex: HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis, etc.)
Anyone with bacterial or viral infection.
Anyone with undiagnosed skin conditions, rashes, blisters on and around the area to
be treated.
Anyone with high blood pressure or mitral valve disorder.
Anyone with healing disorders.
Anyone who is hemophiliac.
Anyone with a present open wound on and around the area to be treated.
Anyone epileptic or who has experience faint spells or seizures.

CLIENT PREPARATIONS
Prior to the appointment, there are several things the client should do to prepare for the appointment in order to
maximize their results. Below are things your clients should review and follow prior to their appointment and why
they should follow it. At the end of this module I’ve also included instructions written for your clients to review.
You can include this on your website as well as your scheduler/confirmation email.
Things your clients should do prior to the appointment and why:
Avoid Botox in the treatment area for 4 weeks prior to the
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appointment. Botox takes about 2-4 weeks to settle, therefore, the
Ombre Powder appointment should be scheduled at least 4 weeks
after. Failure to do so may result in asymmetry once the Botox has fully
settled.
Avoid facials 2 weeks prior to the appointment and 2 weeks after the
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appointment. This includes harsh/strong facials such as microderm-
abrasion, chemical peels, laser facials, etc. Strong facials will cause the
skin to be sensitive prior to the appointment. Mild at-home facials
such as sheet masks and mild clay masks are okay.
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Avoid strong skincare that contains retinol/retinoids, vitamin A, AHAs,
etc. on the forehead area 2 weeks prior to the appointment and 2
weeks after the appointment.
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Avoid excessive sun exposure a week before the appointment and
until the healing process has completed. This includes sunbathing,
tanning, etc.
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Avoid facial oils around the forehead area a week before the
appointment. Excessive oils may result in poor healed results and
extended appointment time.
CLIENT PREPARATIONS
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Things your clients should do prior to the appointment and why:
STRICTLY avoid blood thinners, such caffeine, alcohol and blood

thinning medication at least 24 hours prior to the appointment. This
includes coffee, caffeinated tea, pre-work, alcoholic beverages, pain
killers, and other blood thinning medication. Failure to do so will cause
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retention, poor healed results and possibly longer procedure times.
Blood thinners can also heighten your sensitivity during the procedure
and promote sensitivity and discomfort. If your client is on blood
thinning medication due to a health condition, please have them consult
their doctor prior to stopping any medication. Clients should not stop
any medication without their doctor’s approval.
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Avoid exercising the day of the appointment and minimize water
intake 3 hours prior to the appointment. Exercising and large intakes
of water can thin out your blood.
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If your client is typically oily, have them exfoliate their face prior to the
appointment with a gentle chemical or physical exfoliant. This promotes
better healed results.
One of the most important client preparation steps for them is to

consider their beauty goals and desired brow results. Some things to
consider are size, thickness, length, color, and style. Clients should
consider the look that they wish to achieve. Clients should also review
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the artist’s portfolio and select a few photos of the brows they like
from the artist’s page. This will be incredibly beneficial for the artist
since it will help the artist understand the client’s beauty goals. As the
brow artist, we are the expert in brows and will ensure that the
appropriate color and style are chosen, however, the client must be
part of that decision-making process. It can be very difficult to ensure
that the client is satisfied with the results if they don’t have a general
idea of what look they are trying to achieve.
WHAT TO INCLUDE ON YOUR WEBSITE/
SCHEDULING PLATFORM/ CONFIRMATION EMAIL
FOR YOUR CLIENT TO REVIEW:
1-month 2-week 1-week 24-hour

preparation preparation preparation preparation
TO PREPARE FOR YOU APPOINTMENT:
1-MONTH PREPARATION
No Botox in the forehead and brow area 4 weeks
prior to the appointment.
2-WEEK PREPARATION
Please avoid facials two weeks prior to the appointment.
This includes microdermabrasion, chemical peels, etc.
Sheet masks and mild clay mask are acceptable.
Please discontinue harsh skincare products that contain retinols, AHA, vitamin A
and active skin care (anti-aging, etc.)
1-WEEK PREPARATION
Please avoid sun exposure one week prior to the appointment.
Discontinue any facial oils in the forehead area.
24-HOUR PREPARATION
Please strictly avoid caffeine, alcohol or blood thinners (ex: coffee,
caffeinated tea, pain killers) at least 24 hours prior.
If you are oily please exfoliate before your appointment.
Do not exercise the day of your appointment.
Minimize your water intake 3 hours before your appointment.
THE HEALING
PROCESS
WHAT THE CLIENT CAN EXPECT
The healing process for Ombre Powder brows can be an emotional rollercoaster for
many clients. The treatment area is on their face and they go through many phases of
healing, therefore, it’s important for the technician to thoroughly explain what to expect
after the procedure has been completed for the client’s peace of mind.
In this module, we will be covering what happens to the brows during the healing phase
and why. We will begin, first, with a detailed explanation of the healing stages. At the
end of this module we’ve also included a summary of what to expect. This is the version I
typically give to my clients on their aftercare handout and on my website.
WHAT TO EXPECT
01
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PROCEDURE (DAY 1)
The brows will appear dark, bold, and thick. Brows are always darker and slightly larger in size initially because the
healing process causes the brows to lighten and shrink slightly. If the brows are perfect in color and shape, it may end
up healing too light and thin after the healing has completed.
02
IN THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS (DAY 2-5)
The brows will continue to darken even more and it will appear as if there’s a thick layer on top. This is normal because
in the first 24-48 hours, the brows are considered an open wound. Lymph fluid will begin to excrete from the wound
to try to remove any foreign bodies and then in the next couple of days, a scab is going to start to form. This is similar
to when your body has a wound and a dark and thick scab begins to form on top as part of the healing process.
Itchiness can be expected as a side effect of the scab formation.
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AFTER APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK (DAY 5-14)
That thin crust/scab that has been forming will begin to crack and dissolve. Pieces will begin to naturally fall off. Please
allow the scabs to fall off by themselves, do not pick, pull or tug at them. Everyone heals at different rates so this
process may begin and finish at different times for each individual. A longer healing process may be due to the
immune system being compromised because of stress, poor nutrition, age, etc. More mature clients usually take longer
to complete the healing. For every decade after 40, you can generally add an additional week to the healing process.
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AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS (DAY 14)
The scabs should almost be done falling off if they haven’t completely fallen off yet. After the thin crust has fallen off,
the brows will appear light and patchy. The color of the brows is currently lighter than what it will be once the 4-week
healing process is completed. The brows will be slightly lighter and dull during this time period because there is a layer
of dead skin that still exists on top. This layer of dead skin will shed off eventually. The brows are also expected to be
patchy, especially with just one session.
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AFTER APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH (DAY 28)
The true shape and color of the brows should begin to reveal. At this point, the layer of dead skin should have
completely shed off and the epidermis layer of the skin should have completely regenerated and regained its initial
thickness (more on the layers of the skin later). The brows should be completely healed at this point.
WHAT TO EXPECT
DAY 1
Brows will be bold and
thick immediately after
the appointment.
01
DAY 2-5
02 Brows will continue to

get darker and thicker
due to scab formation.
DAY 5-14
03
The brows will begin to crack
and scab. It may be itchy
while scabbing.
Start and end of scabbing
varies with each client.***
DAY 14-28
04 Brows will appear to be light

and patchy and sometimes
even dull/grey.
DAY 28
Color will begin to return,
and it will darken slightly.
The healing should be
complete at this point.
05
Please note that the timeline indicated above is an approximation.
The healing process and healing results vary from individual to individual.
CLIENT AFTERCARE
INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP THE AREA CLEAN
01 The most important thing during the healing process is to keep the area
clean. Avoid touching the treatment area and absolutely avoid picking or
pulling on the brows during the healing process. Itchiness is normal and
expected. Please allow the brows to naturally fall off. No makeup or
skincare products should be applied on the brows or near the brows until
the healing process has completed.
02 NO WATER CONTACT
Strictly avoid any water contact on the brows for 7 days. This includes
sweat and recreational bodies of water. Please avoid working out for a
week.
03
OINTMENT
Apply a thin layer of aftercare ointment twice a day starting on the 3rd day.
Avoid oversaturating the brows and continue to apply a rice grain amount
of amount until the brows have completely peeled and scabbed off. Please
use a clean applicator or wash your hands prior to application.
04 DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Avoid excessive sunlight for at least 2 weeks. This includes sunbathing,
tanning, etc.
LONG-TERM CARE
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For better retention and results, please avoid excessive sunlight and apply
sunscreen on the healed treatment area. Please avoid applying any active
skincare products that contain anti-aging properties and exfoliants around
the treatment area. This includes skincare products that contain retinol,
vitamin A, AHA, glycolic acids, salicylic acid, etc. After a year, it is expected
for brows to lose their color freshness and begin to slightly look dull.
Annual touch ups are recommended to freshen up the color of the brows
and to maintain the shape.
CLIENT AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS
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The following are some aftercare tips and tricks you can provide your clients:
After every appointment, I provide my clients with an aftercare goodie bag to take home. This
aftercare bag includes a handout with information on what to expect, aftercare instructions,
instructions on how to book a touch up appointment, as well as contact information. This aftercare
bag also includes A&D ointment, some applicators (lip applicators or sterile cotton tip applicators),
and some brow shields and/or disposable shower caps. The brow shields and disposable shower cap
is useful for avoiding contact with water in the shower.
If the client has excessively oily skin, large pores and/or minimal brow hair, you can advise your
client to begin their ointment on the 4th day instead of the 3rd day. This will aid with possible
retention issues.
A frequently asked question clients usually have is how do they wash their face/hair. I advise my
clients to avoid washing their face in the shower and to wash their face in the sink. Use a mild
cleanser and wash their face from the eyes down, then use a wash cloth or a wipe with oil-free
micellar water to wipe the forehead area. Avoid getting too close to the brow area. If the client will
not be washing their hair, I advise using the shower cap to cover their hair and pulling the front
down past their eyebrows or using a brow shield to cover the brows in the shower. The brow shields
can also be useful if your client will be washing their hair sometime during the first 7 days. Please
have your clients avoid soaking the brow shield in the shower, they are usually water-resistant not
water-proof.
CHAPTER 4
THE SKIN
The skin is the largest organ of the body and it has three major layers. Understanding
the skin anatomy and composition allows artists to understand the cause of different
healed results, why eyebrows fade, and why they change colors when they fade (more
in another section). The main factor for residual pigment is the depth of pigment
placement in the skin.
SKIN ANATOMY
three major layers

EPIDERMIS
The epidermis is the outer most layer of the skin and it’s the only layer that is visible to our
eyes. This layer is composed of several layers and it acts as a waterproof layer and provides
the skin tone. The epidermis undergoes constant renewal. This layer is constantly shedding
dead skin cells away at the top and replacing it with new healthy skin cells that has been
growing in the lower level. Cell turnover occurs every 28 days in the epidermis.
The epidermis contains a basal layer, which is the most bottom layer, and melanocytes, which
produces melanin and gives skin its color.
DERMIS
The second layer that is under the epidermis is the dermis. This layer is thicker than the
epidermis and it provides several functions for our body’s needs.
The dermis consists of: hair follicles, blood vessels, sweat/oil glands, nerve endings and
lymph vessels. This layer provides the necessary function of pathogen protection.
HYPODERMIS
This layer is beneath the dermis and it is commonly called the subcutaneous fat or subcutis
layer. This layer attaches the skin to the muscle layer below and it provides several functions
such as acting as the shock absorber and providing heat and insulation for the body.
WOUND HEALING
HEMOSTASIS
INFLAMMATORY
PROLIFERATIVE
MATURATION
Understanding the skin and how it heals when an injury occurs is important for
comprehending how Ombre Powder heals. When pigment is deposited into the skin, the
needle creates small punctures in the skin. These punctures are superficial because, although
they go through the basal layer, that layer stays intact. The needle does not penetrate deeper
than the upper one-third of the dermis. When the basal layer stays intact and the wound is
not deeper than the upper layer of the dermis, the wound regenerates completely with no
scarring.
WOUND HEALING
STAGE 1: HEMOSTASIS PHASE
01 The moment the skin is injured, and a wound occurs, the body begins
restoring immediately. Once the needle creates puncture channels in the
skin, bleeding will occur and lymph fluid will secrete in an attempt to flush
away the foreign bodies. The first objective after an injury occurs is to stop
the bleeding and close the wound. This is the hemostasis phase. During
this phase the skin is already making a scab.
STAGE 2: INFLAMMATORY PHASE
02
Inflammation is the second stage of healing. Inflammation controls the bleeding
and also prevents infection. This phase can overlap with the first stage. During
the inflammatory stage, repair cells migrate to the site of the wound and
damaged cells, pathogens and bacteria get removed. The white blood cells,
growth factors and enzymes travel to the wound to give it nutrients and oxygen
and grow new blood vessels. They also create symptoms such as redness,
swelling, heat and pain. These symptoms are commonly observed in wound
healing. Inflammation is a natural and regular process of healing and it is only
problematic if it is prolonged and excessive. This is why redness, swelling, and
slight tenderness/discomfort are to be expected after the procedure. This is
normal and it will subside within a day or two, if not in a couple of hours. During
this process, the basal layer will also close completely in the first 24-48 hours
and the scab continues to be built.
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STAGE 3: PROLIFERATIVE PHASE
During this stage, the wound should be clean and stable. This allows your body to
begin rebuilding the wound site and create new tissue. As new and healthy skin is
formed, the scab will begin to crack and fall off. This stage can last anywhere
between 4-24 days which is why the scabbing time varies with individual to
individual.
STAGE 4: MATURATION PHASE
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Last stage of rebuilding is to make the skin stronger. The epidermis regains
its initial thickness only after 4 weeks. This is the reason why touch up
procedures cannot be performed less than 4 weeks from the initial
appointment. Although scabbing usually takes 14 days, the skin takes
approximately 4 weeks to completely regenerate and strengthen.
Performing a touch up procedure while the wound is still healing can result
in scarring.
SKIN TYPES
AND HOW TO WORK WITH THEM
As a brow artist, you will come across all types of skin. It is important to be familiar with the
different types of skin in order to be prepared on how to properly handle each case. Your
client’s skin type and skin health have a major impact on how it will react during the
procedure and how the healed results will turn out. Skin type is determined by the amount of
oil on your face. Skin can be categorized into 6 basic categories: normal, dry, oily,
combination, sensitive/acne-prone, and mature.
01
NORMAL
HOW TO TELL
Your client’s skin is well-balanced – not too dry and not too oily. She doesn’t
experience many breakouts or flakiness. She doesn’t tend to react negatively to
weather changes or new skincare products. She has a balanced t-zone.
WHAT TO EXPECT / HOW TO HANDLE

Clients with normal skin take pigments very well and their healed results are usually
exceptional.
02
DRY
HOW TO TELL
Your client’s skin generally looks and feels dry and dehydrated. Dryness is caused by
the lack of oil in the skin. Her skin may sometimes feel flaky, rough, scaly, itchy or
irritated. Her skin may also feel tight at times and it may show small, fine lines when
the skin is pinched together.

Clients with dry skin usually take pigments very well and have the best retention.
However, if your client has exceptionally dry skin and experiences dry patches and
flakiness, you may notice that during the procedure the brows may look unblended
since pigment may take more on those dry patches.
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OILY
HOW TO TELL
Your client’s skin has an excess of oil, most commonly on her t-zone (forehead, nose,
and chin) and her skin may always seem to be glowing. She may feel as though make
up and skincare don’t stick throughout the day. Oily skin often has large pore, look
shiny and feel greasy. Your client may be prone to breakouts and blemishes.

Clients with oily skin tend to have poor retention with lighter and patchier healed
results. With oily skinned clients, you may want to use a darker color or shade more
for better healed results. Going for a bold style will allow for the brows to last longer.
You may notice that during the procedure the brows may take longer to complete.
Excessive skin oil tends to promote fading so you may advise that healed results
may be light and patchy. A touch up appointment will be essential for good healed
results and the client’s brows may need more maintenance.
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COMBINATION
HOW TO TELL
Your client’s skin may have both dry and oily areas. For example, she may
experience oiliness on her t-zone and dryness on her cheeks. Many clients with
combination skin tend to have trouble figuring out what type of skin they have since
they experience both dryness and oiliness.

Clients with combination skin may have mixed results. This depends on whether the
brow area is oily or dry. If the brow and forehead area show signs of oiliness, please
refer to the oily skin type section and if the area is usually dry, please refer to the dry
skin type section.
SENSITIVE/ACNE-PRONE 05
HOW TO TELL
Symptoms of sensitive skin may vary from person to person; however, common symptoms
include redness, dry patches, flakiness, irritated skin, frequent rashes/bumps, and often reacts
negatively to new skincare products or products with fragrances. Sensitive skin may not
always show visible signs, rather displaying feelings of discomfort in response to new skincare
products or products with fragrance.

When you work on clients with this skin type, be sure to work slowly and don’t go too deep.
The goal is to gradually build the color and not overwork the skin with too much depth.
Clients with sensitive/acne-prone skin tend to bleed more and the brows tend to get red and
swell. Applying a light layer of Tag45 (or any numbing with epinephrine) will usually help with
excessive bleeding and redness. Extremely sensitive skin tends to also make the color of the
brows warmer and redder immediately after the procedure. Bleeding tends to push the
pigment out during the procedure therefore you should advise your client that excessive
bleeding may cause uneven and light healed results.
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MATURE
HOW TO TELL
Your client’s skin may have wrinkles, deep lines, and dullness. She may also have sagging,
dark spots, and dehydrated skin.

Clients with mature skin is usually more difficult to work with compared to the other skin
types. When working on clients with this skin type, treat it like sensitive/acne-prone skin. The
key is to slowly build color and layer on the pigments slowly. You want to keep your needle
depth superficial and stretch the skin well. Mature skin will have wrinkles and fine lines, and
without proper stretching, you may get unevenness (especially in the fronts where there are
frown lines).
SKIN TONES
AND UNDERTONES
Understanding skin tones and undertones There are different ways to classify skin
is important for finding the right color for tone. You can classify skin type by using
your client and preventing residual color. descriptions ranging from ivory to ebony or
Skin tone and undertone are two different you can use a numerical scientific skin type
things. Skin tone is your skin color. It’s classification commonly known as the
determined by the amount of skin pigment Fitzpatrick Scale.
(melanin) in the uppermost layer of the
skin. Undertone is the hue from
underneath the surface of your skin. Skin
tone can change overtime however
undertone does not.
FITZPATRICK
SCALE
The Fitzpatrick scale is a numerical, scientific system to classify skin color. This system is
based on the amount of pigment in your skin and your skin’s reaction to sun exposure. When
choosing a pigment color for your client, it is important to consider their skin tone. The
following are the 6 Fitzpatrick skin types along with their characteristics such as skin color,
sun reaction, tanning abilities, and associated details.*
*The features listed of each Fitzpatrick type are common examples and characteristics. These
characteristics are not limited to the above.
UNDERTONES
In addition to skin tones, understanding the different undertones will allow you to know
which pigments to choose for your clients and which pigments to avoid to prevent residual
color. Undertones, unlike skin tones, never change and they are based on your skin’s
underlying hue. There are 3 major undertones: warm, cool and neutral.
NEUTRAL WARM COOL

PALETTE: PALETTE: PALETTE:
Mix of warm and cool Yellow, Yellow-Orange, Blue, Pink, Red
tones Orange
VEINS:
VEINS: VEINS: Blue or purple
Mix of blue & green Green or olive
If your client’s undertone is warm, you should avoid pigments with too much warmth. You
should typically choose a pigment color that is slightly more cool-neutral. This will prevent
your client’s brows from fading to red. If your client’s undertone is cool, you should avoid
pigments that are too cool. You should typically choose a pigment that is slightly more warm-
neutral. This will prevent your client’s brows from fading to grey. For neutral undertones, you
should avoid choosing pigments that are both too warm or cool.
NOTES
CHAPTER 5:
COLOR THEORY & PIGMENTS
THE COLOR WHEEL
The color wheel is a visual representation of colors arranged by their color values. Understanding the color
wheel provides artists with important fundamental knowledge for proper pigment selection and color
correction. The color wheel shows the relationships between primary colors, secondary colors and tertiary
colors.
PRIMARY COLORS:
RED / YELLOW / BLUE
They are considered primary colors because they
cannot be made by mixing other colors together.
These three colors are the base for every other
color on the color wheel which is why they are
considered primary.
SECONDARY COLORS:
PURPLE / GREEN / ORANGE
When you mix primary colors together you get
secondary colors. On the color wheel, they are
located between the primary colors.
BLUE YELLOW GREEN
YELLOW RED ORANGE
BLUE RED PURPLE

TYPES OF COLORS
There are three types of colors: warm, cool, and neutral colors.
WARM COLORS: red, orange, and yellow
COOL COLORS: green, blue, and purple.
NEUTRAL COLORS: black, gray, white and brown.
cool
warm
neutral
BROWN
Brown is a tertiary color. There are 2 ways to achieve brown.
01 Mix 3 primary colors together to get brown:

Yellow + Red + Blue.
Mix a primary color with a secondary color at the
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opposite spectrum of the color wheel to get brown:
Yellow + Purple
Blue + Orange
Red + Green
In a perfect world, our brown color should have an equal component of each of the primary
colors. Meaning a perfect brown would have an equal amount of each primary colors.
This information will become more important when we discuss

color corrections (in a different section).
YELLOW RED BLUE BROWN
YELLOW PURPLE BROWN
ORANGE BLUE BROWN
RED GREEN BROWN

THE SCIENCE OF PIGMENTS
WHAT ARE PIGMENTS MADE OF?
There are two types of pigments used in permanent makeup/cosmetic tattoo industry:
1. ORGANIC PIGMENTS
2. INORGANIC PIGMENTS
ORGANIC PIGMENTS
Very few pigment companies produce 100% organic pigments. Organic pigments are obtained from plants
and animals. For example, green pigments may be derived from kiwis, red pigments may be derived from
berries, etc. (ingredients vary with colors and manufacturers). Organic pigments are essentially made from
carbon derivatives. Organic pigments have a shorter life expectancy but they produce brighter colors.
When tattooed, organic pigments are more vibrant on the skin.
Organic pigments are soluble, meaning they can be dissolved in solvent. Organic pigments are “coated” in
hydroxide of alumina, and are insoluble, meaning they cannot be dissolved in a solvent. An example of
soluble vs. insoluble would be: sugar is soluble because when combined with water it dissolves, while oil is
insoluble because when mixed with water it stays separated.
Organic pigments are coated in hydroxide alumina to prevent pigments from dissolving in our body. Once
coated with hydroxide alumina, the pigment becomes heavier and will hold under the skin better and
increase color retention. Another advantage of coating the organic pigments is that the coat isolates the
organic pigment from our body which will reduce the risk of an allergic reaction.
Contrary to popular beliefs, organic pigments are not the safest options because vegetable dyes cause
serious allergic reactions. Therefore, organic pigments are more likely to cause an allergic reaction
compared to inorganic pigments.
THE SCIENCE OF PIGMENTS
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INORGANIC PIGMENTS
Inorganic pigments are widely used in permanent makeup and they are popular in renowned pigment lines.
Inorganic pigments are synthetically produced from metals such as iron oxides, titanium oxides,
manganese violet, etc.
Over 95% of major PMU pigments use both organic and inorganic colorants in their pigment lines.
WHAT IS IRON OXIDE?

Iron oxide is widely used in inorganic pigments because it is the most stable and most common material
compared to other elements. Iron oxide is found in a wide array of cosmetic tattoo pigments and they are
made synthetically. Iron oxide is gentle, non-toxic, non-irritating and provides a variety of color. Iron oxide
particles are larger than the size of carbon particles and, therefore, do not last as long under the skin.
When used on the skin, iron oxide is usually hypoallergenic and they’re even great for those with sensitive
skin. There are no studies and no research that show that they are allergens or irritants. Iron oxides have
been most commonly used in cosmetics for over a century and they are safe ingredients in the
manufacturing of cosmetics and beauty products.
WHAT IS TITANIUM DIOXIDE?

Titanium Dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral that is processed and purified for cosmetic tattoo inks. It
has a very large molecule that gives opacity to pigments.
PARTICLE SIZE: WHY DOES IT MATTER?

Pigments with smaller particle sizes will last longer in the skin compared to pigments with larger
particle sizes.
Yellow has a large particle size, therefore, yellow usually fades first.
Red has a small particle size, therefore, red lasts very long in the skin.
This is why I keep my pigments dark and cool. Darker pigments tend to be cooler and I keep my
pigment selection generally cool because red is very hard and stubborn to correct. Therefore, red
eyebrows are much harder to correct than grey eyebrows.
PIGMENT LINES
There are two pigment lines that I use: Li Pigments & Permablend Pigments. Both pigment brands are world
renowned pigments and I’ve used both for over 2 years and I’ve studied their healed results and they are tried and
tested. There are many characteristics to consider when it comes to pigments, such as: color, tone, healed results,
retention/longevity, ingredients, and more. Each brand has its own strengths and I’ve compared and contrasted
those for you below:
Both pigment brands are great, however, if you are a beginner artist, I would recommend Li Pigments and if you are
an experienced artist, I would recommend Permablend.
The most important information you need to understand is the base/undertone of the pigment colors. That is the
first step to pigment selection (more in another section).
To determine the undertone of the pigment, apply the selected pigment onto a white piece of paper and wash it out
with a wet q-tip with water. You will be able to see the undertone of the pigment this way.
"Can the brands be mixed?"
No. You cannot mix pigments from different brands in the
same pigment ring/same session. You can use different
pigment brands for layering or at a different session,
however, they cannot be mixed. An example of layering
would be during a correction.
"I’m a beginner, when should

I start to use Permablend?"
Start to use Permablend when you begin to feel more
confident about your skills & experience in brow mapping,
pigment selection & technique. This varies with brow
artists. A good way to begin trying out Permablend is at
the touch up appointment. If you tattooed your client with
Li Pigments at the initial appointment and she returns and
the shape is beautiful, then there are no changes required
to be made, you can tattoo using Permablend for the
touch up session to increase retention and longevity.
LI PIGMENTS
Li pigments have two lines: aqua
and velvet. The Aqua line is a
water-base formula. This line has a
thinner consistency and it is best
for machine work. The Velvet line
is a glycerin-base formula. This
line has a thicker consistency and
it is best for manual tools such as
the microblade. The line I use is
the Aqua line.
Li pigments are suitable for

beginners since they fade a lot
once healed. This lower retention
(compared to Permablend) can be
an advantage for beginner artists
who make mistakes. Their lower
retentions allow for those
mistakes to be fixed at the touch
up since brows will heal light.
OVERVIEW
Suitable for beginner artists and
experienced artists.
Healed results: light-medium.
Retention: Fades up to 40-60% once
healed.
Iron oxide-based, Inorganic Pigments.
Compatible clients: Clients with dry-
normal skin type. Clients with nice
skin and full brow hairs. Clients who
want natural-medium density brows.
Incompatible clients: Clients with oily
skin or large pores. Clients with bald
spots in their brows. Pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual pigment
colors are provided in the next page.
LI PIGMENTS
PERMABLEND PIGMENTS
Permablend is overall a great
pigment brand. It is suitable
for all skin-types and has been
the leader in the permanent
make up industry for several
years.
However, this brand of

pigments is not the best
choice for beginners.
Permablend is highly
concentrated therefore there
is very little room for
mistakes.
OVERVIEW
Suitable for experienced artists.
Healed results: medium-dark.
Retention: Fades up to 10-30% once
healed.
Carbon-based, Organic pigments.
Compatible clients: Clients with any
skin type. Clients with full brow hairs
or no hair. Clients who want medium-
bold density. Clients who want extra
low maintenance brows, dark healed
results.
Incompatible clients: Permablend is
suitable for all kinds of clients. They
can be customized to be as soft and
natural or as bold and dark, however,
for beginner artists, it may be difficult
to achieve natural brows due to the
high saturation of the formula.
PERMABLEND PIGMENTS
Note: Tina Davies’ Pigment line is from the same manufacturer as Permablend.
PIGMENT SELECTION
To select a pigment mixture for your client, there are several factors to consider. These
factors include, but are not limited to, skin undertone, skin tone, the color of the brow
hair, the color of the client’s hair, if they have previous work, and the color of their
previous work.
01
SKIN UNDERTONE:
The first step to pigment selection is to determine the client’s undertone.
Identifying whether your client has a cool, warm or neutral undertone will allow
you to select the undertone of your pigments.
02
SKIN TONE:
The second step to pigment selection is to determine the client’s skin tone and
what Fitzpatrick number they fall under. This will allow you to determine how
light or how dark your pigment mixture should be.
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FINALIZATION:
Once you have determined the pigment undertone based off the client’s
undertone, we then select how dark the pigments should be based off of the
client’s skin tone. Once that has been selected, we use other factors such as
the client’s brow hair color, brow density, hair color, and client’s preferences to
finalize our pigment selection.
FAVORITE
PIGMENT MIXTURES
FITZPATRICK 1
FITZPATRICK 2
FITZPATRICK 3
FITZPATRICK 4
FITZPATRICK 5
FITZPATRICK 6
PIGMENT SELECTION: CASE STUDIES
Below are some case studies/scenarios that can help you select your pigment mixture for your client.
EXAMPLE 1
01 If you’ve selected a medium brown pigment mixture for your client, however, your
client has very dark, black brow hairs that are coarse, you may want to consider a
slightly darker pigment mixture, such as a dark brown. Ombré Powder brows will look
most realistic and “natural” if the colors of the pigment match closely to the color of
the brow hairs.
EXAMPLE 2
You select a dark black/brown pigment mixture based off your client’s undertone,
skin tone and the color of their brow hair (black). However, the client has dyed
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blonde hair and she requested a brow color that would match her blonde hair. You
may want to choose a pigment that is one shade lighter than your originally
selection, however, you must explain to your client that although her hair may be
dyed blonde right now, the pigment selection is based off her skin tone and
undertone. You may make slight changes based off her dyed hair color request;
however, the color is temporary and therefore it is best to stick with something close
to her undertone and skin tone. In addition, although her hair is dyed blonde, her
brow hairs are still dark. Therefore, keeping your pigment selection relatively
medium-dark would produce the most realistic results.
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EXAMPLE 3
You select a light brown that suits your naturally (light) blonde client’s undertone and
skin tone. However, she has naturally dark brown brow hairs. You may want to
consider going one shade darker, such as a light-medium brown or a medium brown,
to match her brow hairs. This will produce more realistic looking results.
EXAMPLE 4
A client with dyed red hair requests a warm tone reddish-brown to match her red hair
and the brow pencil she usually uses. You’ve originally decided that you’d select a
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medium brown but she insists. The best thing to do is explain your pigment selection
and explain that although she’s been using a red-brown to fill them in, tattooing that
color is not sustainable. Let her know that the brows will turn red very soon. Tattooing
a red-brown isn’t ideal because red lasts a long time under the skin and it is stubborn
to correct. My best recommendation is to stick with the color that matches her skin
tone and undertone, and once the brows heal, to have her fill in the brows on top with
her desired red-brown brow pencil. This way, filling in her brows is much easier since
her shape is already established and she gets her desired color without the long-term
consequences.
CHAPTER 6:
TOOLS & SUPPLIES
PRACTICE KIT
An Ombré Powder Practice Kit can be purchased separately for $350.

I will be offering a special price of $300 for the first 50 students.
The starter kit will include: a wireless PMU machine, 15 needle cartridges, pigments, ink
trays/cups, 3 practice skin, and other accessories to practice.
To purchase please visit www.beautificacademy.com.

WORKSPACE
CHECKLIST
Bed (Massage/Beauty Bed)
Stool
Work tray
Light (Ring light, Glamcor, etc.)
Mirror (Handheld and/or wall mirror)
Sink
Trash
Sharps container
Procedural Items
MACHINE & NEEDLES
WIRELESS PMU MACHINE
For the digital machine we use to
produce Ombré Powder brows, we
use a wireless PMU Machine.
This machine is included in the Starter
Kit if you purchased one.
Source: www.beautificacademy.com
FEATURES:
Wireless machine (Can be used
wired as well)
3 speeds available
Lasts 3-4 hours on a full charge
Wireless PMU machine can be
used for lip blush services, eyeliner
services, etc.
NEEDLES
There are many existing needles that can be used for this machine for different services. The
needle we use for Ombré Powder brows is a single-round needle commonly known as 1P, 1R, or
1RL. Different companies have different labels for it. There are many diameters for the
1P/1R/1RL needle such as 0.15mm, 0.18mm, 0.25mm, and 0.30mm. The most popular diameters
are 0.25 and 0.30mm. Choice of diameter is preference, some prefer 0.15mm because it
produces thin outlines and some prefer 0.30mm since it produces good size pixels and a pixelated
brow look. These needles are single-packaged, sterile needles.
Source: www.beautificacademy.com
SHAPING TOOLS
SHAPING TOOLS
(CONTINUED)
PROCEDURAL TOOLS
& NUMBING
PROCEDURAL TOOLS
& NUMBING
(CONTINUED)
AFTERCARE
PRODUCTS
SANITATION
As a PMU artist, you will be handling a lot of hazardous tools such as needles and sharps
and you will be dealing with blood/bodily fluids. Practicing safe and proper sanitation is
very important for a successful business and a healthy work environment. Practicing
proper sanitation protects you, your client, your co-workers as well as your loved ones.
Below are some general guidelines & tips to follow:
All supplies & tools on your procedure tray should be disposable/one-time use (needles,
pigment/numbing trays, razors, q-tips/applicators, etc.)
Any items/tools that are not disposable/one-time use should be wrapped in single-use barrier film
(PMU machine, work bed, work stool, work tray, etc). This includes equipment that you touch during
the procedure such as handheld mirror, lights, etc. This is to prevent cross-contamination.
A sharps container must be easily accessible from your workstation for disposal of needles and razors.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn during the entire procedure (more on this topic
later)
Always wash your hands thoroughly before beginning a procedure, when switching gloves, after a
procedure, after cleaning up your workstation, etc.
During a procedure, if you need to grab addition supplies, remove your gloves, wash your hands, and
then proceed.
Use health department approved, medical/hospital-grade cleaning wipes to disinfect any
equipment/tools that aren’t disposable even if they were wrapped with single-use barrier film. This
includes the surfaces in your work area.
These are some great general tips to keep you and your clients safe. These general
guidelines will help you avoid cross-contamination and avoid risk of exposure to
bloodborne pathogen and diseases. In the following modules, we will be discussing other
important sanitation topics such as PPE, proper workstation set up, proper workstation
breakdown, and more.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as “PPE”, is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards
that causes workspace injuries and illnesses. Below are some PPE that will protect you from any hazards during a
procedure and allow you to have a successful appointment.
HANDWASHING
STATION
All PMU procedure rooms must have access to a hand-washing station.
Every hand-washing station must have:
01
A sink that has hot and cold water
02
Liquid soap
03
Dry, disposable paper towel and paper towel dispenser
04
Closed-lid waste container
SANITATION SUPPLIES
Caviwipes.
Caviwipes
SANITATION SUPPLIES
(CONTINUED)
WORKSTATION SETUP
The following are steps to properly set up your workstation:
01 Wash your hands with warm water & liquid soap for at least
20-30 seconds.
02 Put on disposable gloves.
03 Sanitize your work area with your medical-grade wipes (bed,

stool, tray, ring light, etc.)
04 Replace your disposable gloves with a new set of gloves and

put on your PPE (apron, masks, etc.)
Set up your work bed and chair. First wipe down your work
bed with Cavi Wipes or your chosen medical-grade cleaning
05 supply. Put on a disposable bed sheet over the entire bed and
the dental chair cover to cover the top of the bed where the
client’s head rest. Put a dental chair cover over your stool.
06 Set up your ring light. Wipe down your ring light and apply
single-use barrier film on top of the areas you will touching
during the procedure.
07 Set up your work tray by covering the tray with a dental chair
cover and a dental bib.
WORKSTATION BREAKDOWN
01
Take off and dispose your soiled gloves. Wash your
hands and put on a brand-new set of gloves.
02
Remove the sharps from your workstation (needles
& razor blade) and dispose them into a sharps container.
03
Remove any barrier film/clip cord sleeve/grip
tape from your PMU machine. Set aside the machine for cleaning.
04
Remove any barrier film and plastic cover from your workstation (bed, chair
& ring light). Toss them onto your workstation tray and lift the dental chair
cover. This acts as a trash bag, so we don’t have to toss away any trash
individually. Throw this into a hazardous waste trash
05
Sanitize your workstation by wiping any surfaces you touched or
equipment you used. This includes, but is not limited to, bed,
work tray, stool (and stool handle), ring light, PMU machine, etc.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU
POKE YOURSELF
As a PMU/brow artist, is very important to know what to do in case of a puncture wound
since we work with sharps and bodily fluids every day. Although, statistically, the risk of
transmission of a bloodborne disease through a needlestick is low, it is important to clean
the area immediately and properly treat the wound.
1. STAY CALM AND DON'T PANIC.
2. IMMEDIATELY STOP THE PROCEDURE AND REMOVE YOUR GLOVES.
WASH THE NEEDLESTICK WOUND WITH RUNNING WATER AND PLENTY OF SOAP.
3. ENCOURAGE THE WOUND TO BLEED, IDEALLY BY HOLDING IT UNDER RUNNING

WATER. DO NOT SCRUB THE WOUND WHILE YOU’RE WASHING IT. DO NOT SUCK
THE WOUND.
4. DRY YOUR NEEDLESTICK WOUND AND PUT A BAND-AID OR DRESSING OVER THE
AREA.
5. PUT ON A NEW SET OF GLOVES.
6.
REMOVE THE OLD NEEDLE FROM YOUR PMU MACHINE AND PROPERLY DISPOSE IT
IN A SHARPS CONTAINER. TOSS THE OLD CLIP CORD SLEEVE AND GRIP TAPE ON THE
PMU MACHINE.
7. OPEN A NEW NEEDLE FOR YOUR MACHINE AND COVER UP WITH A NEW WRAP AND
GRIP TAPE.
Most of the time, a needlestick wound is very minor and the puncture doesn’t penetrate
deep enough to cause any transmission. However, you can always contact your healthcare
provider for medical advice. If you’re at low risk of an infection, you may not need any
treatment.
If you’re at a higher risk of infection, you may need an antibiotic treatment, a vaccination
against Hepatitis B, and a treatment to prevent HIV.
HAND AND BODY PLACEMENT
Hand and body placement are important in creating beautiful results.
You will create better results when you are comfortable. When my
students are beginners and they’ve never worked closely with a
client’s face, they tend to be very uncomfortable. I notice that they
tend to be very shaky both during the shaping and the tattoo
procedure. As a brow artist, you will be working very closely with all
CHAPTER 8:
TECHNIQUE
of your clients’ face so it’s best to get comfortable right away.
When you are uncomfortable, you become unsure of where you

should rest your arm, elbows and hands, and your shoulders will tense
up. If your shoulders are tense, your grip will tighten which will lead
to less mobility, less control and heavier pressure. My best advice is
to relax, get comfortable with working on a client’s face right away
and find your comfortable position before beginning.
PLACEMENT DURING SHAPING

During the shaping procedure, my client is typically sitting up and
laying down constantly. When the client is sitting up on the bed, I am
standing in front of the client. You want to ensure symmetry while
the client is sitting up with their eyes open since this is the most
accurate way. When the client is laying down it may be difficult to
really see the shape and the symmetry. I typically have my clients
keep their eye open, either looking at my neck or my nose (if they
don’t know where to look). Some clients have strong brow muscles
and when their eyes are closed, the brows are relaxed, and when their
eyes are opened, one brow raises up. This is very common. Because
of this you want to shape your client while their eyes are open and
you want to make sure they’re even when they’re opened.
I constantly have my client sit up and lay down because shaping is

most comfortable while the client is laying down. While they are
laying, I can rest my hand on their face so my hand is most steady
when I am drawing. I constantly check the shape by having them sit
up periodically. Some artists shape entirely while the client is sitting
up. This is their preference.
PLACEMENT DURING THE
TATTOO PROCEDURE
During the tattoo procedure, while the client is laying down, you will be seated on your
client’s right side if you are right-handed. If you are left-handed, you will be seated on your
client’s left side. This body placement allows for better hand placement since your stretching
hand will rest on the client’s forehead. I stay seated on the same side while working on both
brows.
While tattooing, my elbow tends to rest on the edge of my bed or my client’s arm. The hand
that holds the machine tends to rest anywhere on the face that feels comfortable at the
time. This changes constantly depending on which section of the brows you are working on
and the client’s facial structure.
RIGHT-HANDED LEFT-HANDED
PROPER MACHINE GRIP
If you are right-handed, your right hand will be your
machine hand. This is the hand that holds the machine. If you are left-handed,
your left hand will hold the machine.
Your pointer finger and your middle finger will cradle

the machine at the opposite sides of it. Your thumb will rest loosely but
firmly to secure the machine.
MACHINE ANGLES & NEEDLE DEPTH
The needle length can be adjusted using the machine. The needle length for tattooing ombré powder brows should
be 2.0-2.5mm and only approximately 1/5 of the needle should enter the skin.
Although the machine has numerical adjustments that is meant is represent the needle length in mm (millimeters),
we don’t want to rely on the measurement on the machine, we always want to use our eyes to check the needle
length.
To adjust the needle, twist the knob on the machine.
The thickness of every clients’ skin is very different. Because of this, you always want to begin with lighter
pressure/less needle depth when tattooing. Start with less needle depth, check if the pigment remains in the skin.
If the pigment doesn’t remain in the skin or if the pigment is too light, gradually increase pressure. Once the skin
begins taking the pigment, remain at that needle depth. Do not increase pressure in attempt to speed up the tattoo
process. Excessive needle depth may lead to the eyebrows healing too cool or overworked skin. Overworked skin
will lead to poor retention after the healing process.
In order to check the depth of the needle penetration into the skin, we must use our tactile senses and recognize
the level of vibration in the skin. With practice, you will be able to sense the perfect needle depth and skin
vibration.
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR NEEDLE IS TOO LONG:

If you’re tattooing and no pigment comes out (and you’ve adequately dipped your needle into the pigment) and
all you see is blood, your needle might be too long.
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR NEEDLE IS TOO SHORT:

If you’re tattooing and excessive amounts of pigment begins to pour out, your needle might be too short.
OUTLINE:
For outlining, you should keep your machine straight and upright by holding it at 90-degree from the skin.
SHADING/FRONT OMBRÉ:
For shading and front ombré, your machine will be swinging at a 65-85 degree angle.
o o o
90 65-85
SKIN STRETCH
Skin stretch is very important for proper pigment placement. Stretching allows us to place the pigment directly
to the dermis while minimizing pain and sensitivity. Stretching prevents the needle from tugging on the client’s
skin and unnecessarily hurting them. Your stretching hand will be the hand that isn’t holding the machine. If you
are right-handed, your stretching hand will be your left hand and vice versa.
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF STRETCHING:

2-POINT STRETCH: Using your thumb and your pointer finger or your middle finger, you want to stretch
the brows in the opposite direction of each finger to stretch along the body of the brow.
POINTER OF
THUMB
MIDDLE FINGER
POINTER OF
THUMB MIDDLE FINGER
3-POINT STRETCH: To do a 3-point stretch, you will do a 2-point stretch with your stretching hand and
with the pinky of your machine hand, you will stretch outwards. Your stretching hand will be stretching in
the opposite direction as well.
POINTER OF THUMB
MIDDLE FINGER
PINKY (MACHINE HAND)
PINKY (MACHINE HAND)
POINTER OF
THUMB MIDDLE FINGER
OUTLINE
ANGLE: 90-degrees
MACHINE SPEED: 2
MOTION: Small back and forth
motion, slow and steady. Needle is
constantly touching the skin. New o
section overlaps 50% of the old
section.
90
SHADING
ANGLE: 65-85 degrees
MACHINE SPEED: 2
There are 3 different ways to shade:
One direction, towards you
One direction, away from you
Two directions, back and forth
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You can shade in one direction away from you or
one direction towards you. Once you’ve
mastered both ways, you can shade in both
65-85
directions.
ONE DIRECTION: The motion should a
flicking or whipping motion
TWO DIRECTIONS: The motion is a
pendulum swing
FRONT OMBRÉ
ANGLE: 65-85
MACHINE SPEED: 2 or 3
The motion and technique for the front ombré is similar to shading in one-
direction, however, you will be doing longer, quicker strokes and the
pressure will be slightly lighter. The easiest way to create soft, misty fronts
is to flick towards the front of the brow/center of the face. You can do the
front ombré in the direction you’d like, but flicking towards the center of
the face is the most beginner-friendly technique to prevent the fronts from
getting too dark. Avoid overdoing the front; they should be light and misty.
CHAPTER 10:
PROCEDURE: STEP-BY-STEP
PROCEDURE OVERVIEW
Consent forms
Client consultation
Take before photos
Prep the brows
Shaping the client: brow mapping + pre-draw
Set-up your procedure tray
Outline
First pass
Numbing
Shading (second pass, third pass…)
Final touch pass
Preparation for after photos
After photos & videos
Finishing touches
STEP 1
CONSENT FORM
Upon arrival of the client, you want to have your client fill out consent forms, release
forms, and any necessary medical history forms. You want to have your client do this
before you begin any consultation, pre-drawing or procedural steps. Be sure to check
that your clients have filled in all of the necessary information, that they have listed
any existing allergies, and that they have passed the health clearance/disqualification
list.
STEP 2
CLIENT CONSULTATION
At the beginning of the appointment, I like to hold a client consultation to get to know
my client and her desired beauty goals. I believe that this is an important step to ensure
client satisfaction and a quick and smooth procedure. Your client most likely has been
waiting for this appointment for a long time, she can’t wait to show you her inspo photos
and tell you all about her desired results, so take the time to listen to her beauty goals.
This seems like an obvious step but many artists skip this step and jump right into
drawing and shaping. Getting to know your client and her style can save you so much
time during the brow mapping step. Having an idea of what your client wants makes
your job a lot easier. Failure to understand what she wants out of this appointment could
lead to a longer shaping process, a longer appointment, client dissatisfaction, and
shape/color change requests at the touch up appointment.
When discussing beauty, it is easy for miscommunication to happen. My definition of

“natural”, “bold”, “thick” and “thin” may be different from another person’s definition. To
avoid this miscommunication, I like to ask my clients to show me photos of:
1. How she loves to draws in her brows (A selfie of the client)
2. Her favorite sets of Ombré Powder brows done by me
STEP 2
CLIENT CONSULTATION (CONT'D)
When she shows me her selfie, it allows me to assess her style and what she likes.
What I look for in this photo is:
Does she simply draw in her brows where her natural hairs are?
Does she draw them differently than her natural brow hairs? How? Does she draw
her brows in longer than her natural hair? Does she draw the front in closer? Is it
thicker than her natural brows?
Does she fill them in bold or natural? Does she just use a little bit of brow powder or
does she use dipbrow and conceals them very precisely?
What color does she use to fill in her brows?
All of these questions will allow you to plan how you will shape her brows, what color
you will use, and what kind of style Ombré Powder brows you will do
(natural/medium/bold).
Asking her to show you photos of Ombré Powder brows you’ve done that she loves
allows you to further confirm what kind of Ombré Powder brows she wants. I like to
compare the selfie she showed me with the photo of my work she loves in order to help
clarify and solidify her desired goals as well as manage expectations. If the two photos are
completely different, for example, if her selfie has dark and bold filled-in brows while the
photo of my work she loves is soft and natural, you want to acknowledge and point out
the differences and discuss what she wants. You could also ask her what she likes about
each photo since the two are very different in style. If the photo of your work that she
shows you is a set of very straight eyebrows and her natural brow shape is very arched,
you want to manage expectations. Managing expectations in this business is very
important, it avoids disappointment and client dissatisfaction. In this example, you want
to let her know that her existing brows are very different, and although you will try to
soften her brow shape and make it left arched, you can’t guarantee that they will look
that similar. You want to explain why she won’t be able to achieve those exact results and
give her your best, expert recommendations. You want to manage your client’s
expectations and you never want to over promise results. As mentioned in our “Ombré
Powder Fundamentals” module (Chapter 3), as the artists we cannot guarantee results.
There are several factors that contribute to the results of the shape, density, and color of
the brows. If your client’s face shape is different from the client in the photo of your work
that she has showed you, the results will not be the same.
STEP 3
BEFORE PHOTOS
After you’ve completed the consultation and have got to know your client’s
beauty goals, you want to take before photos. If your client arrived to the
appointment with brow makeup on, you can take some before photos of her with
the brow makeup on, wipe it off, then take some with just her bare brows. You
can also take videos as well. I like to get a lot of content, making sure I have a lot
of photos and videos because content is essential to marketing and advertising
your business and services. Be sure to take some of her sitting up and laying down
for variety. Although I prefer brow photos while the client is laying down, I take
both for reference.
STEP 4
PREP THE BROWS
Once you’ve taken your before photos, you now want to clean the client’s
eyebrows with alcohol wipes to prep the area and remove any dirt and bacteria.
Once you’ve prepped the area you can begin shaping your client’s eyebrows.
STEP 5
THE SHAPING PROCESS:
BROW MAPPING + PRE-DRAW
Shaping is the process of mapping out your client’s eyebrows and finding the shape that
they love that suits them. This is commonly known as Brow Mapping. This allows you to
draw out the shape of the brows prior to tattooing so your client can approve the shape.
This drawing is referred to as the Pre-Draw.
My shaping work tray is typically set up prior to my client’s arrival. Therefore, once the
area has been prepped, you can begin shaping your client’s eyebrows. I like to think of
the shaping process as 2 different steps:
1. Brow Mapping
2. Pre-Drawing
First, I mapped the brows using a 5-point mapping technique. In this mapping technique,
I combine the use of mapping strings and points to help me find the client’s perfect
shape and make sure that they are symmetrical. Brow mapping will be discussed in detail
later.
Once the brow mapping is done, I ask my client to take a look and approve the shape. If
there’s any changes she’d like, I make them now before I begin the Pre-Draw step.
STEP 5 (CONTINUED)
Secondly, I begin the pre-draw. I use the brow map I’ve created with the 5-point
mapping to draw in the eyebrows and create the pre-draw. I pencil in the brows using a
black grease pencil by Sharpie or Tina Davies Pro Silk Pencil. I pencil in the brows inside
of the strings and 5 dots I have created. I make sure to avoid penciling the fronts of the
brows too dark and keep the front light to create an Ombré Effect. This allows your
client to accurately determine if they love the brows or not. When the front is penciled
in too dark, the brows tend to look thicker or bolder. This may throw off your client and
make them indecisive of the shape.
After the brows are penciled it, I conceal the brows with concealer and a concealer
brush. This allows me to create a precise and sharp pre-draw and make any tweak I may
need to do.
STEP 5 (CONTINUED)
Secondly, I begin the pre-draw. I use

the brow map I’ve created with the 5-
point mapping to draw in the eyebrows
and create the pre-draw. I pencil in the
brows using a black grease pencil by
Sharpie or Tina Davies Pro Silk Pencil. I
pencil in the brows inside of the strings
and 5 dots I have created. I make sure
to avoid penciling the fronts of the
brows too dark and keep the front light
to create an Ombré Effect. This allows
your client to accurately determine if
they love the brows or not. When the
front is penciled in too dark, the brows
tend to look thicker or bolder. This may
throw off your client and make them
indecisive of the shape.
After the brows are penciled it, I

conceal the brows with concealer and a
concealer brush. This allows me to
create a precise and sharp pre-draw
and make any tweak I may need to do.
STEP 6
SETUP YOUR PROCEDURE TRAY
Now that we’re finished with shaping the client, you can setup your procedure tray for
the tattoo process. Put away your shaping materials and anything that needs to be
sanitized after the appointment for now. Prepare your procedure tray by setting up your
machine, wrapping it, prepping the numbing cream, the wipes, the lip wands, etc. Choose
the color for your client and mix the ink. Make sure to shake the pigment bottles
thoroughly before using. You can shake the bottle for at least 30 seconds or use a
pigment shaker. Squeeze the pigment into a pigment ring or pigment tray and mix the
pigment mixture using a toothpick.
STEP 7
SETUP YOUR PROCEDURE TRAY
Start outlining the brows without numbing. We outline the brows before we numb to
ensure that we secure the shape precisely. We can’t numb before the outline or it will
smear the shape. Ombré Powder brows is a very precise technique and if the shape is
smeared or changed even the slightest it will be very obvious. We don’t numb prior to
the shaping process either because shaping can take 45 minutes to over an hour and the
numbing would wear off by then. Numbing can also lead to slight swelling which may
lead to inaccurate brow mapping. In addition, Tag 45 is a topical anesthetic for
open/broken skin. This means we have to outline and complete a first pass prior to
numbing.
Outline the brows working in sections from the tail to the front of the brow. Work your
way up slowly, make sure the area is pigmented before you move forward. Once you
lose your outline, it can be very hard to correct. You worked hard mapping the brows so
you want to make sure your outline is there. Outline on top of the pre-draw, not inside
or outside the guidelines.
STEP 8
FIRST PASS
Once the outline is tattooed and the pre-draw has been wiped off, begin the first pass.
One “pass” is considered a “layer” of pigments that has been tattooed. Start at the tails
and work your way up to the front. My first pass is a very light pass because the client
hasn’t been numbed yet. My goal is to tattoo a light layer of pigments to test my
pressure and depth as well as open the skin for numbing. I always start with lighter
pressure when I begin my first pass.
STEP 9
NUMBING
Apply a light layer of Tag 45 using a lip wand. Let sit for 1-2 minutes then wipe it off.
STEP 10
SHADING
Continue to layer on additional passes until you get your desired saturation. When I shade,
I go back and forth between each brow, for example, I will do the first pass on the first
brow then the first pass for the other brow then go back to the first brow to do the
second pass, and so on and so forth. I typically tattoo anywhere between 2-5 passes. The
amount of passes you need depends on several factors such as:
Desired style of brows (natural, medium, bold)

Skin
Amount of existing brow hairs
Artist shading style
STEP 11
FINAL TOUCH UP PASS
Once I’ve achieved my desired saturation, I typically go in with a touch up pass. In this
pass, I go over any spots that need more shading. I will use longer strokes to ensure that
everything stays blended. I go in to define an area in the outline that needs to be crisper.
If the tail is sharp or the front ombré isn’t fully complete I go in to shade some more. This
pass is quick and the purpose is to make sure everything is blended nicely.
STEP 12
PREPARATION FOR THE AFTER PHOTOS
After the brows have been tattooed, apply Tag 45
to reduce redness in preparation for the after
photos. Tag 45 not only numbs, but its epinephrine
ingredient also reduces redness. You want to avoid
taking after photos when the brows are red. Make
sure there are no brow hairs outside of the brows
by removing it with a disposable razor. Any hairs
outside of the brows can be distracting and will
distraught the shape in the after photos. Clean the
client’s face well with a wipe making sure there are
no pigment splatters or stains on her face. Prepare
her for the after photos by making sure she looks
good. If she looks good, you’ll look good. A good
after photo will encourage her to post it online and
share her experience with you which is free
advertisement for you.
THINGS I CHECK FOR:

Is her hair out of place?
Are her eyelashes (eyelash extensions/falsies)
tangled, falling off or looking weird?
Did her eye makeup or face makeup get too
messy?
Take a moment to ensure your client looks her best before you take the after photos.
STEP 13
PREPARATION FOR THE AFTER PHOTOS
Set up your ring light to take after photos. I typically move my ring light closer to my
clients’ face to minimize shadows on my client’s face. This will make your client’s skin
look clearer.
STEP 14
FINISHING TOUCHES
Once I’ve finished taking after photos, I apply Pigment Seal using a lip wand. I let that sit
for about 5 minutes and gently pat it off. If the client’s brows are irritated and red, I will
then also apply a light layer of Vera Gel to soothe and calm the area. I leave this on the
client.
STEP 15
POST APPOINTMENT
DEBRIEFING
Thoroughly go over “what to expect” and the “aftercare” with
your client. I provide my clients with an aftercare bag that
includes an aftercare instruction sheet, A&D ointment, lip wands,
and brow shields (to help prevent water contact). Explain to your
client about the touch up appointment and set it up if she is ready
to book it. Make sure she doesn’t have any questions before she
leaves.
STEP 16
WORKSTATION BREAKDOWN
Follow instruction from Chapter 7 to clean up your workstation. Be sure to record the
color you used on your client on her consent form or your scheduler.
NOTES
CHAPTER 11:
SHAPING
THE MOST IMPORTANT STEP
Shaping is the process of mapping out your client’s eyebrows and drawing them with a pencil
to create a Pre-Draw. The purpose of the Pre-Draw is to show your client what the
eyebrows will look like and get their approval prior to tattooing. The goal of shaping is to
enhance your client’s facial features while making them as symmetrical as possible.
Everyone’s face is asymmetrical in one way or another, no one is perfect, and the goal of
shaping and brow mapping is to create the illusion of symmetry.
Shaping is the foundation of Ombré Powder because the Pre-Draw acts as a guideline for
the tattoo. We use the Pre-Draw to tattoo the outline and secure the shape. I truly believe
that your work is only as good as your outline and your outline is only as good as your
shaping. Therefore, this step is the most important one in the procedure.
In this chapter, you will learn how to shape, the different methods of shaping, the factors to
consider when shaping, facial asymmetry, creating the illusion of symmetry and more.
FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN SHAPING

There are several factors to consider when it comes to shaping your client’s eyebrows. These
factors along with facial asymmetry are what make shaping the hardest step when it comes
to doing brows.
FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN SHAPING:

01. Amount of Existing Brow Hair
02. Hair Growth Imbalance
03. Face Shape
04. Brow Bone/Bone Structure
05. Brow Muscle Imbalance
06. Eye Axis Imbalance
07. Asymmetry
08. Previous brow work (if applicable)
AMOUNT, SHAPE &
THICKNESS OF BROWS
How much brow hair a client has, how thick the individual hairs are, and the existing shape
play a huge role in deciding the shape. Clients with thin and fine brow hairs allow for more
flexible shaping. Because each brow hair is thin, blending is much easier if the desired Ombré
Powder shape was different or thicker than her existing brows. If the client has thick and
coarse brow hairs, you ideally want to stay within her existing shape and thickness. I
wouldn’t go more than 2mm outside of her natural shape and thickness. You don’t want to
change the shape too much or go much thicker, because the difference in the shape of the
Ombré Powder brows and her natural shape will be noticeable. Your client has been living
with her existing brow shape for all of her life so you don’t want to drastically change it. This
drastic change can be too overwhelming for a lot of clients as well as high maintenance. If
there is a lot of natural brow hair growth outside of the tattooed shape, the client will have
to be on top of brow grooming.
HAIR GROWTH
IMBALANCE
Hair growth imbalance can be a major factor to consider when it
comes to shaping. If your client has one brow that is higher and one
that is lower, compromises will have to be made. You will have to make
the higher brow lower, and the lower brow higher in order to meet in
the middle and create symmetry. Some brow hairs might need to be
sacrificed to achieve even brows in this case.
If your client has one brow that has a straighter shape and one brow
that is more arched, you will have to meet in the middle in order to
create symmetry while saving as much brow hair as possible. The
straighter brow will have to be slightly more arched and the more
arched brow has to be slightly straighter and softer. Brow hair is
precious. You want to keep as much brow hair as possible in your new
shape because brow hair helps make your Ombré Powder brows look
more realistic.
FACE
SHAPE
Face shape is a major factor to consider when it comes to

shaping. You want to give your client eyebrows that will
complement their facial structure.
01 OVAL
Your client has an Oval face shape when her face is slightly longer
than it is wide. The cheekbones will be the widest and most
prominent part of the face and the forehead and sides of the face
will be slightly curved. For a client with an oval face shape, there
are generally many eyebrow shapes that will suit. You should aim to
maintain the client’s natural face shape.
02 ROUND
Your client has a Round face shape when the length of her face is
similar to the width of her face. The cheekbones are the widest
part of the face and the chin will be typically rounded. A round
face is like a squared-shaped face with softer angles. Avoid
eyebrow shapes that are too round because round arches will
make the face look even more round. A higher arch can break the
roundness.
03 SQUARE
Your client has a Square face shape when her forehead,

cheekbones and jaw have the same width. Your client will
typically have a prominent jawline. Ideally you should aim
to balance the defined jawline by creating a more defined
arch.
04 LONG
Your client has a Long face shape when the width of her face is
narrow and she has elongated features. You want to aim to
make the long face shape appear shorter by avoiding high arches
and long eyebrows. These shapes will create the illusion of an
even longer face. Straight and flat eyebrows can be ideal since
these shapes make the face look shorter.
05 HEART
Your client has a Heart face shape when she has a pointy chin and
a prominent forehead. You want to aim to balance the prominent
forehead and pointed chin by giving the client a soft and rounded
arch.
These are examples of some of the common face shapes and how it might
affect the shape you give to your client.
BROW BONE/BONE STRUCTURE
Your client’s brow bone and bone structure can be a factor to consider when it comes to
shaping. A lot of the times if your client has prominent brow bones, her brow bone could be
uneven. One side of your client’s face could have a flatter brow bone while the one is more
prominent. Examine the symmetry of your client’s brow bone because this could distort the
symmetry of the brow shape.
BROW MUSCLE IMBALANCE

Your client’s brow muscle can be a factor to consider when it comes to shaping. Your client
may have more muscles on one side of her eyebrow than the other. It could be more
prominent in one area of the brow than the other. This imbalance can distort the symmetry
of your client’s face, and therefore, the symmetry of the brows.
EYE AXIS IMBALANCE

Your client’s eyes can be a factor to consider when it comes to trying to achieve symmetry.
Your client may have one eye that is slightly lower, higher, more rounded, longer, etc. Try to
keep in mind any eye axis imbalance when it comes to creating symmetry.
ASYMMETRY
The difficulty in shaping lies in that not everyone’s face is 100% symmetrical. In addition to
any of the factors that may contribute to asymmetry mentioned above, keep in mind that
there may additional factors that could come into play.
PREVIOUS BROW WORK
(IF APPLICABLE)
If your client has had previous brow work such as Microblading, Microshading,
Ombré Powder, etc., this will be a major factor to consider when shaping your
client. The new shape given must cover your client’s previous work. In order to
completely cover the old work, you can expect that the new set of eyebrows
will at least be slightly thicker than the original thickness. If there is asymmetry
in the previous work it will be difficult to achieve symmetry, sometimes even
impossible. The more asymmetrical the previous work is, the thicker the new
shape has to typically be to achieve symmetry. You will be limited in how you
can shape your client since you will be working around the previous artist’s
work. It is especially important to manage the client’s expectations when they
have previous brow work. This is why you must screen clients for correction
eyebrows or color correction eyebrows because not all set of eyebrows can be
fixed. More on this later in Chapter 16.
DIFFERENT SHAPING METHODS
DIFFERENT SHAPING METHODS
(CONTINUED)
HOW TO SHAPE
STEP-BY-STEP
PART 1: BROW MAPPING
1. Using an inked thread, mark the center of the face and create a vertical line. I use the
client’s eyes and forehead to find the center mark. Avoid using the client’s nose, the cupid’s
bow or the client’s brow hair to find the center of the face since these features tend to be
asymmetrical.
2. Apply the sticker ruler onto the client’s forehead making sure the center line on the
sticker ruler lines up with the vertical line we crated in step 1.
3. Create a horizontal line with the inked thread to mark the highest point of the eyebrows
on one eyebrow. If the eyebrows are asymmetrical, meet in the middle. Check the
measurements of the horizontal line on the sticker ruler and replicate the horizontal line on
the other eyebrow.
4. Create a vertical line with the inked thread to mark the tip of the arch on one eyebrow. I
tend to use the client’s natural brow hair to find her arch. Using the measurement on the
sticker ruler, replicate the line on the other eyebrow.
5. Using a fine-point Sharpie pen, mark a dot where the two lines meet. This is point #1.
6. Create a vertical line to mark the front of the eyebrows. Replicate on the other side.
7. Create a diagonal line to mark the end of the tail. Replicate on the other side.
8. Using the inked thread create the rest of the brow. I generally follow my client’s natural
brow shape. Create a line for the top of the body of the brow, the bottom of the body of
the brow, the top of the tail and the bottom of the tail.
9. Using the Sharpie, mark the remainder 4 points. Make a point at the top of the front,
bottom of the front, bottom of the arch, and the tail.
10. Clean any excessive lines with an alcohol prep pad or water wipe to keep your work
area clean.
HOW TO SHAPE
STEP-BY-STEP
PART 1: BROW MAPPING (CONTINUED)
11. Find the front of the other eyebrow by creating horizontal lines across the middle of
the face. Make sure the two horizontal lines are parallel to each other to ensure they are
even. Double check your measurement using a caliper. Once you’ve double checked the
measurement, mark the top and bottom of the front of the brows using a Sharpie.
12. Measure the distance between the top of the arch and the bottom of the arch from the
first eyebrow and replicate those points on the second eyebrow.
13. Measure the distance between the tail and the edge of the eye on the first eyebrow
using a caliper to replicate point #5 on the second brow.
14. Now that you have all 5 points on the second brow, connect those points using an ink
thread. Clean any excessive lines.
PART 2: PRE-DRAW
1. Using your brow pencil, round out the top of the arch and the bottom of the arch.
2. Fill in the brow shape using your brow pencil. Keep the front of the brow light to mimic
the front ombré. Blend the pre-draw using a spoolie or q-tip, if needed. Repeat with the
other eyebrows.
3. Set aside a portion of concealer using a disposable applicator (q-tip, lip wand, etc.) onto
the back of your hand (on your glove). This is to avoid constantly dipping your concealer
brush into the concealer pot and cross-contaminating.
4. With your concealer and concealer brush, conceal the pre-draw. Using the tip of your
concealer brush, use small and steady motions to ensure straight and defined lines.
COVER UP VS.
COLOR CORRECTIONS & COVERUPS COLOR CORRECTION
Permanent Makeup has been around for over a century and
Microblading has been popular in the U.S. for about a decade.
Women have been getting their eyebrows tattooed for years
now and you will come across a lot clients with previous work
that needs a correction. Most brow artists are reporting that
correcting eyebrows are about 50% of their paid work.
Because of this, it is very important to learn how to work on
top of previous work. A client with previous work means that
that client has an existing traditional eyebrow tattoo,
Microblading, Microshading, Ombré Powder or any other
eyebrow tattoo from a different artist. In this Chapter we will
CHAPTER 16:
discuss a cover up, color correction, why eyebrows change

color, factors that create residual color, corrective pigments,
when to say no to a correction client, and more.
When a client with previous work schedules an Ombré

Powder appointment with me, it is automatically considered a
cover up appointment or a color correction appointment.
A cover up appointment is the process of tattooing Ombré

Powder brows on a client with previous work and their
eyebrows do not have residual color.
A color correction appointment is the process of tattooing

Ombré Powder on a client with previous work that also has
residual color. When eyebrows have residual color that means
they have changed to an off-color due to fading or an
improper technique (more on this in a later module). Color
correcting can be done to correct eyebrows that have turned
gray, red, blue, purple or green. The most common cases of
color corrections are usually on red brows (warm) or blue
brows (cool).
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WHY DO EYEBROWS
CHANGE COLOR?
Eyebrows change color over time and this is not uncommon or abnormal. I love to use hair
color as a metaphor for understanding why eyebrows fade color. Skin is not much different
than hair when it comes to the color fading out. If we were to color our hairs and let it fade,
as it fades, it would change colors several times. For example, if you were to bleach your hair
and dye it pink, that pink would fade into a lighter pastel pink, then to a peachy pink-orange,
and then a light orange-yellow.
When we dye our hairs, the cuticle layer of the hairs initially holds the color and eventually it
will let go and the color will wear off. The color will begin to change and transform into
various shades. The same process happens with permanent makeup.
In permanent makeup, the color is carried away from the bottom of the tattoo by the
lymphatic system and some fades and exfoliates from the surface. If the color is not touched
up, it can transform into a very different color than what we initially tattooed.
Why doesn’t this happen with traditional body tattoos? The face has a different cellular
composition than the rest of the body. With traditional body tattoos, it is general primary
colors that are used and those colors simply fade to a lighter version of themselves. The
colors used for eyebrows in PMU are tertiary colors.
FACTORS THAT CREATE RESIDUAL COLORS:

The following are factors that create residual colors in eyebrows:
Wrong needle depth (Common)

Wrong pigment selection (Common)
Skin care products: some skin care products such as anti-aging skin care and exfoliating
products, can fade the eyebrows and promote residual color. For example: retinol,
glycolic, salicylic acids, etc.
Medications: some medication can cause color distortion in the eyebrows immediately
after the appointment, in the healed results, or both
Climate: excessive sun exposure fades the eyebrows and promote residual colors.
Lifestyle: constant and excessive sweating promotes residual color
NEEDLE DEPTH
HOW DOES INCORRECT NEEDLE DEPTH AFFECT THE
HEALED RESULT COLOR?
RESULTS:
Warm-tone
brows
RESULTS:
Cool-tone
brows
DERMIS
EPIDERMIS
SUBCUTANEOUS
• Too much pressure/Too deep: Too much pressure causes the pigment to be
implanted deeper than you should which results in brows that will look grey or blue.
Blue/Grey eyebrows typically indicate that the brow artist’s pressure was too
heavy.
• Inadequate stretching/Too light: If the brow artist didn’t have a good stretch or
the artist’s pressure was too light, the brows may turn red. These two factors mean
that all of the pigments weren’t deposited in the dermis layer. The result is brows
that are too warm: red or pinkish red.
PIGMENT SELECTION
HOW DOES IMPROPER PIGMENT SELECTION AFFECT
THE HEALED RESULT COLOR?
• Red brows: Red eyebrows can typically be due to improper pigment selection. The artist
who tattooed the brows might’ve picked a brown that was too warm. Warm toned browns
typically have a red-base, therefore, once faded, the brows will turn red, or pinkish red.
• Blue/Grey brows: Blue/Grey eyebrows typically be due to improper pigment selection.

The artist who tattooed the brows might’ve picked a brown that was too cool tone or too
dark and black. Cool toned browns typically have a blue-base, therefore, once faded, the
brows will turn grey or blueish-grey.
The photo at right shows an

example of how incorrect needle
depth can result in blue and gray
tones. In the photo is a body tattoo
on an individual’s hand. You can see
that beneath the scabbing layer of
the skin, the black is bold and the
blue is vibrant. However, with that
layer of skin above it and the
layering on top, the black looks dull
and gray. It even has a hint of blue.
Also, the blue tones are off-hue and
not vibrant. The blue almost has a
green tint to it. This is what happens
when pigment in implanted too deep
into the skin. The colors of the
pigments look dull and more cool-
toned than they are, even if the
proper pigment colors were chosen.
Photo Credit: Science Alert/Reddit
BASICS OF COVERUPS
& COLOR CORRECTIONS
If a client comes to you for a correction appointment, that means that she
was unhappy with the results of her brow, her previous experience or both.
The following are reasons that your client may have been unhappy with her previous
experience/results:
The eyebrows are uneven
The eyebrows have residual color
The results did not match the client’s expectations
The client had unrealistic expectations
The client had a bad experience with her previous artist
If your client had a bad experience with her previous artist, this could be a potential red
flag for you. You may not want to accept her as a client (more on this later in the
Chapter).
Regardless of the reason, in order to correct eyebrows with previous work, the new set
of Ombré Powder will always be bigger, thicker, and at least two shades darker. In
order to successfully correct eyebrows, they need to be faded and light enough. This is
because the new eyebrow color has to be at least 2 shades darker in order to effectively
cover up the old work and blend out the previous shape and color. If the previous work
is too dark, the new pigment will have to be very dark to cover up the old work and most
likely, this will be too dark for your client’s face.
If your client wants a correction, more than likely, they dislike their current shape and
there’s a chance that it is uneven. In every cover up and color correction appointment,
you have to reshape your client.
WHEN TO SAY
NO
Not all previous work can be fixed. Some eyebrows are better left alone. In order to
correct a client’s previous work every correction means that the new set of brows have
to be thicker and two shades darker. Some eyebrows should be left alone because
attempting to correct them might make the eyebrows too thick or simply worse.
Sometimes it’s best for the client to wait for their eyebrows to fade or its best for the
client to get saline tattoo removal done (more on this in the next module.)
Below are some great questions to ask yourself and your client:
• How dark and saturated is the previous work?

• Are the bulbs/fronts of the brows light enough?
• Are they even?
• Are they thick?
• Do they want to change the shape?
• Is the previous work within their natural brow shape?
• Are they willing to come in for multiple session?
• Do they understand that it won’t look the same as virgin brows?
• Is there any scarring?
• Are her expectations too high?
Asking these questions will help you understand if your client is a candidate for a
correction.
EXAMPLES
Photo Credits: plejisalon.com, pmuhub.com, mirror.co.uk, cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com
The above photos are some extreme examples of when to say no to clients with previous work. The
above examples are photos from the internet of bad microblading and ombré powder work. What
these have in common is that they are either: too dark, too thick, too even, too close together, or too
outside of their natural brow shape. Attempting a correction would only make it worse.
Sometimes it is best to say no to a client because attempting to correct some brows with previous
work that still won’t look that great after the appointment, will only make you look bad as an artist.
You will have clients asking you to fix their brows, and although you can correct them and they will
look better, there are cases where it just won’t be even without going way too thick. You will either
have to shape them extremely thick to achieve symmetry or you will have to shape them a decent
size but they will remain slightly uneven (more than even before, but still uneven). Sometimes it’s
best to say no to these clients because even though you made them look better, they just aren’t
perfect still, and that could be bad for your business. Your clients will tell their friends, coworkers, or
strangers that you did their brows and all those people will see that you gave that client thick and/or
uneven brows even though you are the artist that fixed the botched work. Most likely, your client
won’t explain to everyone how you made them better and more even. They won’t disclose their
entire brow history. Even if they do, sometimes all that their friends will see is botched work and bad
ombré powder brows. That could make you look bad as an artist.
MANAGING CLIENT EXPECTATIONS
& CLIENT RED FLAGS
One of the most important steps in a correction appointment is managing your client’s expectations. It is your job to
explain to your client that the final results will not look like the results of Ombré Powder on virgin brows. With
correction eyebrows, we are working on another artist’s work. There will be limitations on what we can do to the shape,
color, and size. You must explain to every correction client that every correction will result in brows that will be thicker,
darker, and it will most likely take a few sessions to perfect.
It is very crucial to analyze your client’s previous work and explain to them what they should expect. For example:
If your client’s eyebrows are extremely uneven, let them know that you will do your best to shape your client with
more symmetry, however, it will not be perfectly symmetrical. In addition, adding symmetry to asymmetrical brows
means you will have to go thicker.
If the bulb/front of your client’s eyebrows is dark let them know that you must make the eyebrows slightly closer to
achieve the front Ombré. Make sure they are okay with that.
If the bulb/front of your client’s eyebrows is dark and close together, let them know that you won’t be able to
achieve a light and misty front ombré due to the saturation of the previous work and you don’t want to make them
any closer together.
If your client’s eyebrows are extremely discolored (very red or very blue) let them know that it might take a few
sessions to color correct them. Explain to them that they may expect to still see some residual color after one
session, however, you will continue to work to correct those colors at the second appointment.
CLIENT’S RED FLAGS

There are some red flags you should notice with your correction clients. Picking up on these red flags before you take a
client or start tattooing your client will save you a lot of headaches in the future. The following are some red flags for
your corrective clients:
Badmouthing the previous artist who tried to fix their brows: if your client is quick to say very negative things about
the previous artist who tried to correct their brows, this could be a red flag. As we know, eyebrows turn into
residual color for many reasons, some of those reasons could be due to outside factors that the previous artist
couldn’t control or lack of care from the client. If the client is speaking very negatively about the previous client, she
could be easily speaking very negatively about you as an artist if you don’t meet her high expectations.
Showing you photos of Ombré Powder brows that are unrealistic: If your client is showing you photos of Ombré
Powder brows that were done on clients with virgin brows this could be a red flag. If your client is showing you
photos of brows are a completely different shape than the shape of your client’s previous work, this could be a red
flag. If your client shows you a photo of brows that are a lot thinner than her existing eyebrow tattoo, that could be
a red flag. These are examples that could indicate that your client may have unrealistic expectations of what her
results will be. Unrealistic expectations will lead to disappointment and an unhappy customer experience (even
though you may have made her eyebrows ten times better).
Clients who ask for lighter eyebrows: yes, there are client who will ask you to correct their eyebrows and make
them lighter. No, in case you were wondering, you cannot tattoo eyebrows to be lighter, they can only get darker.
Right off the bat, this client would be a red flag because as we know now, eyebrows will get 2 shades darker with
every correction.
Customers who exhibit red flags could become a huge potential headache for your business in the future. These
customers are more than likely to have very high, unrealistic expectations or they may be very difficult to deal with and
therefore if you don’t meet 100% of their expectations, it may lead to problems. My advice is to decline clients that
show red flags because their money is not worth the headache they could become, a bad yelp review, or the bad
publicity.
CORRECTIVE PIGMENTS
My favorite corrective pigments are by Permablend.
Below are the pigments I use for color corrections and their purposes.
I use the layering technique to color correct eyebrows. The layering technique means that the corrective
pigments are tattooed onto the discolored eyebrows in layers, separate from the brown pigment layers. The
corrective pigments are not mixed with the brown pigments. The chosen corrective pigment(s) is poured into a
separate pigment cup from the brown pigment. In the next module we will be discussing the correction
procedure in more depth.
Because the corrective pigments and the brown pigments are not mixed together in one single cup, we are
able to use corrective pigments by Permablend even if the chosen brown pigment for your client’s eyebrows
are by Li. As long as the you’re not mixing two different pigment brands in one pigment cup, you are able to
use different brands in one single appointment. I wouldn’t recommend doing so with your chosen brown color
however. Li pigments have their own line of corrective pigments as well, but I find that Permablend’s
pigments are more effective. Permablend’s corrective pigments have allowed me to color correct most of my
client’s discolored eyebrows in one session. If you’d like to use Li pigments for your correction cases, expect to
do a couple of touch ups.
CORRECTION PROCEDURE
Both a cover up procedure and a color correction procedure are very similar to a regular Ombré Powder
procedure, however, they both have a couple of additional procedures.
COVER UP PROCEDURE:
For a cover up procedure, the only additional step in the procedure is to make sure the new shape covers up
the old shape completely.
COLOR CORRECTION PROCEDURE:

For a color correction procedure, there are two additional steps. The new shape must cover the old shape and
there is an additional color correction step after the outline has been tattooed. You should only tattoo 1-4
corrective passes on discolored eyebrows. Below are the steps to a correction appointment. The additional
steps have been added and explained below:
PREVIOUS WORK
EYEBROWS SHAPED
Previous work is completely covered
Any asymmetry is corrected
NEW SHAPE OUTLINED

New shape outline has been tattooed
Previous work is completely within the
new shape
Pre-draw pencil and concealer is wiped
off
PREVIOUS WORK IS CORRECTED

Tattoo the corrective pigment onto the
previous work ONLY
Complete 1-4 passes of corrective
pigment as needed
Pre-draw pencil and concealer is wiped
off
VIRGIN SKIN
SHADING
Begin shading the area with virgin skin
ONLY until the saturation is similar to
the corrected previous work
Complete a touch up pass by shading
the entire eyebrow and blending
STEP-BY-STEP
1. CLIENT CONSENT FORMS
2. CLIENT CONSULTATION
Additional step: Make sure that you discuss with your clients what to expect based on
their previous work as well as manage their expectations
3. TAKE BEFORE PHOTOS
4. PREP THE BROWS
5. SHAPING THE CLIENT: BROW MAPPING + PRE-DRAW

Additional step: Make sure that the new shape you are giving to your client covers the
old shape.
6. SET-UP YOUR PROCEDURE TRAY

Additional step: Pour your corrective pigment into a pigment cup (separate from your
brown pigment cup).
Prepare a secondary machine for your corrective pigments. You may simply clean your
needle instead of using a second machine if you don’t have another one. Having a
second machine is highly recommended.
Make sure that your chosen brown color is dark enough to blend out the old work
7. OUTLINE
Outline the procedure as usual with your chosen brown color
8. COLOR CORRECT PASS

After you’ve outlined the eyebrows with your chosen brown pigment, instead of
tattooing the first pass with the brown color, you want to start color correcting. With a
clean needle you want to tattoo the first pass of the corrective pigment onto the
discolored eyebrows. You can either do this with a secondary machine or you can clean
your needle by letting it run on a wipe. This will clean the brown pigment out of your
needle cartridge.
Complete a light first pass on the previous work ONLY with the corrective pigment.
Do NOT tattoo the corrective pigment on virgin skin.
VIRGIN SKIN
The area in gray is considered virgin skin.
STEP-BY-STEP (CONTINUED)
9. NUMBING
10. COLOR CORRECT PASS (CONT.)

Continue to color correct as needed. You should only tattoo 1-4 passes of corrective
pigment depending on the saturation of the previous work. Numb the area with TAG45
as needed. Once the corrective pigment has been tattooed, you will see a slight change
in hue. The previous work will not turn brown immediately, you will only notice the
change once the brows have healed. However, you will notice that the brows will
change tone slightly.
11. SHADING (ON VIRGIN SKIN)

Clean the needle or use your secondary machine and tattoo the virgin skin area ONLY
with the chosen brown color. Tattoo in passes, until the saturation is similar to the
saturation of the previous work.
12. FINAL TOUCH UP PASS & BLENDING

Once the saturation of the previously virgin skin area matches the previous work area,
you will now do passes over the entire brow area. This should only take about 1-2
passes at most. The purpose of this is to blend both areas together.
13. PREPARATION FOR AFTER PHOTOS
14. AFTER PHOTOS & VIDEOS
15. FINISHING TOUCHES

CORRECTION
CLIENT CHECKLIST
Y N
Are they even?
Are they light enough?
Are they thick?
Are they within the shape of her natural brow hair?
Is the front/bulbs of the brows light enough?
Is the client okay with going darker?
Is the client okay with going thicker?

Does the client understand that the end result will not look
the same as the results of virgin brows?
Does the client have realistic goals for their brows?

Is the client willing to possibly come for multiple sessions to
correct the brows?
Is the client willing to pay for a correction service and
(possibly) multiple touch up appointments?
Are you comfortable in your skills and experience to correct
the brows?
CHAPTER 18:
TOUCH UPS
HOW OFTEN DOES YOUR SO HOW OFTEN DOES

CLIENT NEED A TOUCH UP? YOUR CLIENT NEED A
TOUCH UP AFTER THE
As mentioned in the Ombré Powder
FIRST TOUCH UP?
theory chapter, touch ups are necessary
to maintain your eyebrows. Although After your client has received their
Ombré Powder brows are permanent, initial appointment and their first touch
the shape definition and color freshness up appointment (6-12 weeks later), a
fade away overtime. Because of this a yearly touch up appointment is
touch up is highly recommended to recommended. I recommend that my
define the shape and freshen up the clients come back about every 12-18
color after a long period of time. months after the first touch up.
ARTIST QUESTION:
BROWS ARE LOW MAINTENANCE, Can my client come back sooner?
NOT NO MAINTENANCE
I only recommend your client coming back sooner if they have a
retention issue. If your client has issues with retention, for
example, they have large pores and oily skin, minimal brow hair,
and they live an active life being in the sun often and sweating
often. Or if they have an extraneous reason for why their
eyebrows have poor retention then I’d recommend for the client
to come in sooner.
Otherwise, I’d recommend for my clients to wait at least a year

before the next touch up. My goal is to preserve the integrity of
my client’s skin. If my client doesn’t necessary need a touch up
I’d prefer her to wait at least the year. If the client’s brows have
one small area that’s only slightly lighter and it is not noticeable,
I’d recommend for the client to wait. Brows are supposed to be
low maintenance, not NO maintenance. Therefore, if your client
can pencil in that area to camouflage it, I would recommend the
client to do so rather than to book an entire touch up
appointment. I’d prefer to preserve the health of the skin and
avoid unnecessary trauma too often.
CLIENT QUESTION:
I have to fill in my brows so they will
look better. Can I get a touch up
sooner?
Again, brows still require some maintenance even if they are
tattooed. Applying a little bit of brow make up on top of the
tattoo will always look better. The color of makeup will also look
slightly more vibrant than a tattoo therefore a little make up will
make the eyebrows look better. Applying a little bit of concealer
will also make the brows look better and more defined.
However, this doesn’t necessary mean that the client needs a
touch up if applying makeup on the brows make them look
better. Again, I only recommend getting a touch up if the brows
are faded, the definition has significantly blurred out, or if the
brows are significantly patchy.
SUMMARY:
Healing is very different from individual to individual. Our body
can heal unevenly and sometimes, even with the best artist and
technique clients will heal with a little bit of patchiness.
Especially over a long period of time, the brows may begin to
look slightly patchy. It’s perfectly normal for the brows to not
look perfect after 10 months or so. My best advice to clients is
that if it’s a minor issue or flaw, I would wait until the year mark
to make an appointment. This is for the best interest of the
client’s skin.
CHAPTER 19:
BODY ART PRACTITIONER
A LICENSE AND A CERTIFICATION ARE NOT THE SAME.

A certification acknowledges that you’ve taken an Ombré Powder brow course and you have
the knowledge to perform the service. Certification can be given by private organizations.
A license gives individuals the permission to practice in a particular occupation or profession

that is subject to regulation under the government’s authority. Licensure can be given by a
federal, state or local government.
Once you’ve completed the course and satisfied the requirements, you will be given a
certification for Ombré Powder. To legally perform the service, you will have to apply for a
Body Art Practitioner license (in California). This may be called something different in your
state/country. More on this in the next module. Please check your local health department
for details.
FAQ:
Q: Do you need a Cosmetology/Esthetician license to perform the service?
A: No, unlike Eyelash Extensions and other popular beauty services, Ombré Powder does
not require a Cosmetology/Esthetician license to legally perform the service.
BODY ART LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS
01 Be at least 18 years old.
Complete an approved Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP)

02 Exposure Control Training.
Show proof of Hepatitis B vaccine or you may decline to

03 receive the vaccine. (This is commonly recommended to
those who work with sharps, blood and bodily fluids.)
Obtain all necessary permits, business licenses, certificates

04 of occupancy use permit, and registrations required for the
locations where body art is performed.
05 Pay fees and renew annually.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
CERTIFICATION
Workers who handle needles, sharps, blood and bodily fluid are typically required
to obtain a Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) certification. This BBP Exposure Control
Training discusses the transmission, control, and symptoms of the diseases caused
by BBP. The training also covers topics such as the use of personal protective
equipment (PPE), cross-contamination prevention, proper hygiene, and more. BBP
training is typically about 2 hours of instructions and can be completed online.
Please check with your local health department for a list of approved BBP
trainings.
LOCATION
One of the most exciting parts about opening your own business and becoming your own
boss is choosing your work location. The following are your options:
1. Opening your own studio

2. Renting a salon suite/beauty room
3. Working under an employer
OPENING YOUR OWN STUDIO

Although, opening your very own studio may be the dream for many artists, it is not the most practical and
cost-effective route for a beginner. Opening your own studio can be very expensive and requires a lot of work.
As a studio owner, you must pay for renovations (paint, flooring, etc.), furniture, equipment, utilities and make
sure the workplace is up to code with local authorities. Opening up a studio typically costs tens of thousands of
investments to begin. There are additional permits you must obtain such as a body art facility permit and more.
As a new artist, this may not be the ideal location.
RENTING A SALON SUITE/BEAUTY ROOM

There are salon suites that allow independent artists (PMU artists, hair stylists, nail technicians, etc) to rent out
a small suite. Some popular salon suite franchise are Sola Salon and Phoenix salons. Places like Sola Salon and
Phoenix salons are large retail spaces that divide the area into smaller individual suites to rent out to beauty
artists. This option is the most ideal one since the start-up cost is typically very low and moving in is made
simple. There are no renovations or body art facility permits that you need to worry about. The salon suite has a
ready to use sink and some salon suites even provide storage and a beauty bed. The utilities and WiFi are
typically covered. This option makes it easy for beginner artists or new beauty business owners to get started.
Since there are many other salons in the building, it makes networking easy! You could network with other
beauty artists and help promote each other’s business by referring your clients or collaborating with other
artists to host a giveaway. There are many upsides.
WORKING UNDER AN EMPLOYER

Applying for a job at a Permanent Makeup Salon can have many benefits, however, this option is usually rare.
Working under an employer usually means that the space and supplies are covered by the employer and that
they will typically mentor you and help you grow your clientele. This option has many advantages because you
will have a mentor, and you won’t have to worry about the studio maintenance, inventory, paying rent or
insurances. Working at an established PMU studio can be very convenient but you will have to split a
commission rate with your employer. The reason this option is rare is because there are not many existing
large PMU studios, let alone ones that are looking to hire. Most PMU artists are self-employed with no
employees.
My best advice is to start with renting a Salon Suite. The rent may seem large initially, however, from the
perspective of a business owner, the overhead expense is very low compared to other alternatives as well as
other business venture investments.
CHAPTER 20:
BUILDING YOUR BUSINESS
& MARKETING
Congrats on taking the first step in opening a business! It can be very exciting as well
as very overwhelming. There are many things to accomplish and consider in order to
open a business. I will be answering some frequently asked questions and give you
an overview guide to help make this process less overwhelming and confusing.
Do I need to establish an LLC to
OPENING A BUSINESS
open my business and begin offering
this service?
No, you do not. You can begin your business and offer
your services as a Sole Proprietor. A sole proprietor is a
one-person business without a legal entity like LLC,
corporation or partnership. The moment you start offering
goods and services to others, you form a Sole
Proprietorship.
What is the difference between an

LLC and a sole-proprietorship?
The main distinction between an LLC and a sole-
proprietorship is that in a sole-proprietorship, the owner
and the business is one. In an LLC, the owner and the
business are separate entities with regards to tax and legal
matters.
Do I need a website to start my

business and start doing brows?
No! You definitely do not need a website in order to start
taking clients. Although a website can be an exciting part
of starting a business, I don’t believe it’s the most
important thing to do right off the bat. I do believe you
should start building an online presence on popular social
media platforms (Instagram and Facebook) and have an
online scheduling system (scheduler). In the online
scheduler you have the ability to add information about
your business, service descriptions, as well as your
booking policies and more. An online scheduling system is
a great, cost-effective substitute for a website and it’s
more user friendly and quick to set up.
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BUSINESS
CHECKLIST
Establish a business name
Create an online scheduler

Create a business email
Build your social media presence
Find your location
Obtain your Body Art Practitioner license
Purchase equipment and supplies
Begin practicing your new service and
taking models to build your portfolio
PRICING
LET'S TALK ABOUT PRICING.
Many of my students ask me “How much should I charge?”
This depends on several factors that requires your own research
and self-reflection.
When deciding how much to charge, please consider the following:
1. How much are others charging in your area?

2. Are there many artists in your area that offer
the same service?
3. How much experience do you have?
4. How much investment have you put into your
business?
5. How good is your work? And how much are
artists (with the same quality of work) charging
in your area?
In Orange County, California, beginner artists typically begin by

charging $200-300 after they’ve taken a few models.
(More on this on the next module)
MODELS
In the PMU industry models are clients who receive a free or discounted service in exchange
for practice, marketing purposes, trying out new supplies/pigments, etc. Typically, before
PMU artists begin charging for their service, they typically take models in order to build their
portfolio and improve their craft. This is a great way to also build confidence and practice
before they begin to charge clients.
Models are also a great way to build your business’s presence, get free marketing, and
ensure future income.
BUILDING YOUR
ONLINE PRESENCE
In order to promote your business, you must establish an online presence
on today’s popular platforms:
INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK
YELP GOOGLE
When establishing your online presence, make sure to include your contact
information and all the important and necessary information to book an
appointment.
MARKETING TIPS FOR BUILDING
CLIENTELE AND FOLLOWERS
Marketing is important because this is how you, as a business, advertise and sell your
services/products. The purpose of a business is to make money and a business has to
generate income to survive. Marketing is an essential tool to help you and your business
reach that end goal. Business wouldn’t survive without marketing since it is what drives
sales.
I truly believe that you get out what you put in. Therefore, you’re going to have to put in the
work and effort. In order to be good at marketing you have to understand how it works. The
best place to start to understand marketing is with YOURSELF. You are a consumer. Take a
moment to reflect what you, as a consumer, look for and expect from a product or service.
What do you look for before deciding to purchase a product? Those same standards and
expectations you have in other businesses are the same standards that your clients will
expect from you.
If you look for reasonable prices, then make sure your pricing truly reflects the quality of
your work. Don’t overprice your product if you wouldn’t personally pay that price tag for
the same quality product. Don’t underprice your product as well. The price should
accurately reflect the quality of the product being sold. This will require researching how
much others are selling the same quality product as you, in your area.
If you look for what others are saying about that business and personal customer reviews
about them, ensure that your clients are giving you quality feedback on popular social
media platforms such as Yelp, Facebook, and Google.
If you look for responsive customer service in companies, be sure to be on top of your
emails, messages, calls, etc. Keep an open and responsive communication with your
clients.
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The following are some basic marketing guidelines that will help you build
clientele and a social media following:
NO ONE WILL BUY A PRODUCT THAT THEY DON’T UNDERSTAND.
This is especially important for PMU artists because not many clients are familiar with permanent makeup.
Not all clients are familiar with many beauty services in general. As a PMU artist and business owner, it is
your job to educate and inform potential customers of the product you are selling. Offering a great
product is important, however, if your customer doesn’t know what your product is, all of the other
information that explains why your product is so great is useless.
BUILD TRUST
Informing and educating your potential customers are a great way to build trust. If your client learned
about the service from your business, your client is already building trust with you because you are the
source of that information. Other ways to build trust is to have outside sources vouch for you. This is
where customer reviews on Yelp, Facebook, and Google is very useful. If you’re just starting and you don’t
have many clients to share their experience with you, I recommend taking models and offering your
service for free in exchange for testimonials. This is a great way to practice your craft, get free marketing
(yes, your client walking around with your work on her face is marketing), and ask for reviews to build trust
with other potential customers.
APPEARANCES MATTER
It is important for a business, businesspeople or an employee to be presentable. Making sure that your
business is presentable shows that your business is serious. Appearances matter and since we live in a
world where everything is online and our business is by appointments-only, our appearances are displayed
through our online presence. Invest time into making your online and social media presence look good.
Invest in a logo, solidify your branding (no, choosing a pink as your theme is not branding), take and post
good content (photos and videos), etc. In a saturated industry, it’s important to stand out and be unique.
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BE SOCIAL
Today, the only way to be good at marketing is to be good at social media. The only way to be good at social
media, is to be social. It’s not enough to have a good product and have a good business appearance. You can’t
just sit there and wait for clients to come; you have to go out there and find them! Think about who you want
your target clientele to be. Reach out to target clients who would actually be a potential customer on platforms
such as Instagram.
For example, if your target clientele are young girls who love beauty and want something that will make their
life and daily routine easier you might want to consider reaching out to college girls at a local university or
college. There’s a high chance that college students will be interested in your beauty service and the
convenience that your service offers. College students tend to have a busy schedule, but they also want to
keep up with their appearance so getting your eyebrows tattooed could be a good investment to make their
morning routine a lot easier. You could promote your services to your target clientele or offer your services at a
discount or free to build your target audience. You can offer your service for free to a college girl, and she
might go to social events and advertise your work to her friends at these events. Providing the service for free
will allow you to build your portfolio and, in turn, attract more potential clients in the same niche. This is a good
way to promote your business for free while also targeting your clientele.
Additional ways to reach out to potential clientele is to look up your city (and the surrounding cities in your
area) on Instagram and follow girls that put those cities in their location tag for their photos. Following these
girls will allow for your business to be seen and get potential followers and hopefully clients.
Another way to promote your business is to reach out to influencers and exchange your services for free in
exchange for promotions. I look for influencers who possess my target audience such as beauty influencers in
my area. Make sure that you are only exchanging your services for free with those who are constantly active on
social media, posts a lot, engages with others online, and those who possess your target audience. If this
influencer only posts provocative photos and, in the comments, the followers that are engaging with her are
predominantly men, this won’t be the best use of your resources or the best marketing tactic. Check to see if
your chosen influencer has a lot of female following. You don’t have to work with influencers with hundreds of
thousands of followers. Reach out to small influencers. A couple of thousands or tens of thousands is more than
enough. Even a couple of thousands of followers will give you a lot of exposure. As your business grows, you
can reach out to influencers with an even larger audience. Also, check their engagement. See if their followers
are interacting with their posts. If she has a lot of followers and not enough likes or comments, they may not be
the best investment.
I make it a goal to offer my service for free to an influencer at least once a month to help grow my business.
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COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL BEAUTY BUSINESSES
An easy way to reach out to a larger audience is to work with a local and nearby beauty business. Reach
out and network to those who are offering different services in the same category as you, such as eyelash
extensions, hair stylists, nails, etc. You can come to an agreement to promote each other’s business by
handing out each other’s business cards, offering promos to their clients and vice versa, or offering a
combined promotional sale for those who book both your guys’ services at once.
You can host giveaways with that business as well. You and the other business an offer free service prizes
in exchange for followers reposting your page, tagging their friends in your giveaway post, etc. This is a
great way to boost your engagement on Instagram and build your social media presence.
GIVE BACK TO YOUR SUPPORTERS
There are a few ways to give back to your existing supporters.
Hosting an independent giveaway is also a great way to build clientele and followers. You can host giveaways
to mark your milestones (reaching a certain number of followers, the anniversary of your business, during
holiday seasons or simply just because). This is an easy way to give back to your existing followers for
supporting you as well as reach out to their friends when your followers repost your giveaway to tag their
friends in the comments. This will help build your social media presence.
You can offer promotional discounts for your clients referring their friends and family or for those who book
with their friends. Offering this kind of discount is an easy way to advertise since, regardless if their friends and
family book or not, your clients are promoting your business and word of mouth is more powerful than any
online advertisement.
APPS
BELOW ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE MOBILE APPS I USE TO EDIT
PHOTOS AND MAKE ANNOUNCEMENTS.
APPS DESCRIPTION
Photogrid is used to make collages.
Photogrid
Facetune 2 is used for editing the client’s face. The app is

free however I do subscribe to use their premium features.
My favorite features:
Cleanse: used to clear up any blemishes, pimples, small
discolorations on the skin. This is one of my favorite editing
features, I enjoy this over the “smoothing” feature in this app
or other apps because cleanse get rids of imperfections
without blurring everything out. This feature keeps the
texture of the skin making the edit more realistic than simply
Facetune 2 over blurring everything.
Patch: used to remove more noticeable (dark or super red)
pimples and blemishes
Teeth Whitening: used to whiten the whites of the eyes to
promote a more youthful and happier appearance
Matte: used to get rid of any shine around the brows or on
the client’s forehead
Snapseed is used to edit the client’s face and for brightening

certain areas of the photo rather than the entire photo. Snapseed
also has features for you to add text and edit other elements of
the photo.
My favorite feature:
Selective (Brightness & Structure): used to smoothen and
blur areas of the face. Select tools, click selective and then
select an area on the face. A circle with a “B” will appear. The
“B” stands for brightness which can you use to brighten up
Snapseed areas of the photos/face. You can swipe up from “Brightness”
to “Structure” in order to smooth out areas of the skin. Swipe
left for negative structure in order to smoothen an area in the
photo. You could pinch down or out the circle to select a
smaller or larger area to brighten/smooth.
APPS
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APPS DESCRIPTION
iWatermark + is used for watermarking your

photos with your logo.
iWatermark+
Unfold is used to create posters and fliers for

advertisements and posters.
Unfold
Over is used to create posters and fliers for

advertisements and posters.
Over
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CHAPTER 1:

I have been in the permanent makeup industry for over 2

I started my business in 2018 while I was in college for pre-

The information contained in the "Ombré Powder Online"

01 Start by investing in high-quality PMU education. (Congrats, you’ve

Get your first hands-on training experience. Book an in-person

Get your location inspected. Once you’ve secured a location and

Getting ready in the morning takes less time.

Services such as Ombre Powder, Microblading, etc. are commonly referred to

01 these services as semi-permanent rather than permanent. This is to entice

Artists advertise PMU services as semi-permanent since the new techniques

03 a rise of new technicians who have been improperly trained or lack

Properly executed permanent makeup should be permanent, hence,

Permanent Makeup Artist

NAMING THE SERVICE

& CLIENT FAQ "Is it safe?"

"What is the appointment like?"

& CLIENT FAQ

For a new artist, Ombre Powder can take up to 4-5 hours.

"How is the shape decided?"

& CLIENT FAQ

"Will I be swollen or red?"

"Is there any downtime? Do clients

"What can’t you do after the procedure?"

& CLIENT FAQ

"Do I need a touch up? If so, why?

"Can you guarantee your work?

& CLIENT FAQ

Client Disqualification List

Anyone allergic to anesthesia, pigmentation and makeup.

Anyone who is currently pregnant, breastfeeding or lactating.

Anyone with glaucoma and/or taking blood thinning medication.

Anyone taking steroid medications (i.e. Accutane.)

Anyone who has cancer and/or is undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Anyone with bacterial or viral infection.

Anyone with high blood pressure or mitral valve disorder.

Anyone with healing disorders.

Anyone who is hemophiliac.

Anyone epileptic or who has experience faint spells or seizures.

Things your clients should do prior to the appointment and why:

Avoid Botox in the treatment area for 4 weeks prior to the

Things your clients should do prior to the appointment and why:

STRICTLY avoid blood thinners, such caffeine, alcohol and blood

06 excessive bleeding during the procedure which will result in poor

One of the most important client preparation steps for them is to

1-month 2-week 1-week 24-hour

TO PREPARE FOR YOU APPOINTMENT:

02 Brows will continue to

04 Brows will appear to be light

three major layers

STAGE 2: INFLAMMATORY PHASE

STAGE 4: MATURATION PHASE

WHAT TO EXPECT / HOW TO HANDLE

WHAT TO EXPECT / HOW TO HANDLE

WHAT TO EXPECT / HOW TO HANDLE

WHAT TO EXPECT / HOW TO HANDLE

WHAT TO EXPECT / HOW TO HANDLE

WHAT TO EXPECT / HOW TO HANDLE

NEUTRAL WARM COOL

BLUE YELLOW GREEN

YELLOW RED ORANGE

BLUE RED PURPLE

01 Mix 3 primary colors together to get brown:

Mix a primary color with a secondary color at the