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How to Become a Certified and Licensed Microblading Artist

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Thick natural-looking brows have been all the rage for a number of years. The 2010s displaced the thin brow fad with a more natural, fuller brow. 

Microblading may be the solution sparse brows. It can even create natural-looking brows for people who suffered hair loss from diseases like alopecia or treatments such as chemotherapy.

Microblading popped off in recent years as an answer to thin or thinning brows. 

Microblading technicians are a rapidly growing career field. As a skilled microblading technician, you will be in charge of your schedule and make an excellent salary.  The average salary for a microblading artist is between 50,000 and 80,000 a year. 

Currently, microblading is a several billion-dollar industry worldwide with an anticipated 40 % growth in the next year. Are you ready for an exciting a lucrative new career in beauty? 

Keep reading to learn how you can pursue a career in microblading.

What is Microblading?

Microblading is an innovative type of permanent makeup aimed at filling in sparse brows. A microblading artist makes small cuts to the brow with a razor then fills them in with tattoo-grade ink.

This might sound like it hurts. However, microblading isn’t any more painful than eyebrow threading, but it lasts much longer. 

The ink is semi-permanent so your body breaks it down after a while, which means you’ll have to have your brows redone periodically. Hello, repeat customers!

Microblading also costs a pretty penny. The average rate for microblading services is between 400-800, plus the cost of a follow-up session to finalize your brow shape. 

Becoming a Microblading Artist

So you decided you want to be a mircoblading artist? Before you can start booking clients you need to go through a few steps. Keep reading to learn how you can become a microblading technician.

Step One: Take a Course

The first step on your Mircoblading journey is enrolling for an accredited Mircoblading Courses. There are two certification bodies for microblading in the world: The Society of Pigment Professionals and The American Academy of Micropigmentation.

These two certification bodies are responsible for most microblading certifications in English-speaking countries. Check out the SPCP and AAM websites for lists of accreditated mircoblading courses.

Selecting Your Course

It’s important you choose your microblading course wisely. Be wary of courses that provide under 100 contact hours. These seemingly inexpensive courses are usually scams and most of them won’t help you get closer to your certification.

You should also look at the course outline to make sure you are getting all the training you need from your course.

Topics Your Training Should Cover

  • Anatomy of the Skin
  • Color Theory and Color Mixing
  • Eyebrow Design and Facial Structure
  • Choosing Your Needle and Equipment
  • Safety, Sterilization, and Sanitation
  • Techniques for Correcting Permanent Makeup
  • Microbalding Strokes for Eyebrows
  • Communicating With Your Client

Your money is valuable, make sure you select the best course from the beginning. 

Attend Your Microblading Course

A microblading course takes about a week to complete and requires an investment of between $4000 and $5000.

At the end of your training, you will be awarded a document saying you attended and completed your training. Make sure this document has the number of hours you trained and your trainer’s signature. 

You should also ask your microblading model if you can snap some photos for your portfolio. These before and after shots are critical to booking more clients and making a name for yourself in the business.

Step Two: Get Certified

After completing your training course, you’ll need to prepare for your certification testing. This is an important part of eventually getting licensed and starting to practice.

Seek Out an Apprenticeship
Seek out a local technician and ask for an apprenticeship. This will further hone your skills, and provide you with more contact hours before you pursue your certification.

You can find a certified technician through the AAM and SPCP online member list.

Unfortunately, microblading internships are unpaid. However, a licensed technician can charge a fee for your apprenticeship services and you may also make some tips.

Blood-Borne Pathogens Test

Before taking your certification exam, you need to take a Bloodborne Pathogens Standard course. This course must meet OSHA’s Blood Borne Pathogens requirement. These classes are usually inexpensive and cost around $25 dollars an hour.

Join a Microblading Certification Body

Now you need to join a certification organization to be able to sit for an exam. Each organization charges its own membership fee to join. It costs $250 to join AAM and $310 to join SPCP.

Both organizations have professional recognition and are respected in the industry. AAM is more popular in the United States. The SPCP is better known abroad.

Your certification organization will ask you for proof of completing a BPS class, microblading, and a photo ID. So, be prepared to send copies of these items digitally.

Take Your Exam

After completing your BPS course it’s time to take your certification exam. Each organization costs $250 an attempt. So, make sure you’re ready to take your test so you don’t have to pay twice.

Your exam will have 100 multiple choice questions covering several topics related to microblading. You can study before your test by reviewing practice tests on AAM or SPCP online.

Step Three: Build Your Business

After you pass your certification exam, it’s time to get licensed with your Department of Health. You will have to check your local Health Department for their application process and requirements

Remember it takes a bit of time to get a new business off the ground, be patient. Invest in your online presence to bring in new clients, and make sure you have a great website with plenty of photos.

Become a Microblading Artist Today

Permanent makeup is a growing industry, and microblading is a popular component of this market. It takes time and dedication to become a microblading artist, but it’s worth it for a creative and flexible career.

So, what are you waiting for? Get started on your journey to becoming a microblading artist today. Click here to get started with your training today.

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