Microblading & Machine Shading Training

Join tattoo artist Breanna Joy in San Antonio for a 4-day Microblading & Machine Shading Training Course designed to help you master brow artistry. With small class sizes and one-on-one guidance, you'll learn essential skills, including client consultations, brow mapping, color theory, microblading techniques, machine shading, and aftercare protocols. The course combines hands-on practice on artificial skin with live model work under expert supervision, ensuring you leave confident and ready to create natural, symmetrical brows while building a successful business.

Course Highlights:

1. Client Consultation & Customization: Learn how to assess client needs, skin types, and medical considerations to create personalized, natural brow designs.

2. Brow Mapping & Symmetry: Master techniques for precise brow mapping to achieve symmetrical, flattering results tailored to each client's facial structure.

3. Microblading & Machine Shading Techniques: Gain hands-on experience creating realistic hair strokes using microblading and adding depth through machine shading.

4. Color Theory & Pigment Selection: Understand how to choose and blend pigments for different skin tones and types, ensuring long-lasting, natural results.

5. Aftercare & Client Comfort: Learn how to maintain client comfort during procedures and provide proper aftercare instructions for optimal healing and results.

6.Tattoo Studio Setup & Compliance: Gain essential knowledge on how to set up and run your own tattoo studio, including meeting your state's licensing requirements, following health department regulations, maintaining proper sanitation, and creating a safe, professional environment for clients.

Info: Review materials needed for Cosmetic Tattooing, learn color theory with your new Brow Pigments, start practicing with Artificial skins, perfect your new techniques with cordless tattoo machine.

Info: 1. Client Consultation Mastery
Breanna will begin by teaching you how to conduct thorough client consultations. This is a crucial step for understanding your client’s goals, preferences, and skin type. You’ll learn how to assess what style works best for each individual, ensuring you can create a personalized, stunning outcome.

2. Perfecting Before & After Photos and Social Media Promotion
Next, Breanna will share tips on capturing high-quality before and after photos that showcase your work and attract new clients. She’ll dive into the best practices for social media promotion, helping you build an online presence that grows your business.

3. One-on-One Observation
Experience the unique opportunity to watch Breanna work one-on-one with a live client from start to finish. She’ll begin with numbing the client’s brows, then guide you through the brow mapping process to ensure precise, symmetrical results that still appear natural.

Info: On the second day of the Microblading and Machine Shading Training Course, you’ll continue your journey toward mastering the craft of cosmetic tattooing. This day is all about expanding your knowledge of the critical aspects of brow artistry and skin science while immersing yourself in hands-on practice to perfect your techniques.

Morning Session: Expanding Knowledge and Understanding the Essentials

The day begins with an in-depth session where tattoo artist Breanna Joy will guide you through additional educational content from the course booklet. This section focuses on the following key areas:

Info: Learn the importance of skin types and how they impact pigment retention, healing time, and final results. You’ll understand how to adjust your techniques based on whether a client has dry, oily, or combination skin.

Info: • Medical Requirements and Client Eligibility: Breanna will cover common medical conditions and contraindications to be aware of when evaluating clients. You’ll know when to proceed and when to advise clients to seek medical approval before tattooing.
• Tattoo Industry Do’s and Don’ts: Gain insights into best practices in the tattoo world, including ethical considerations, client communication, and building trust for long-term success.
• Health and Hygiene Protocols: Learn how to maintain a clean and compliant tattoo studio that meets health department standards. Breanna will emphasize proper sanitation, sterilization of tools, and creating a safe work environment for both you and your clients.

This educational session sets the foundation for safe, effective, and high-quality cosmetic tattooing, preparing you for real-world scenarios in your career.

Info: In the afternoon, it’s time to put theory into practice. You’ll spend the rest of the day working on artificial skin to hone your skills. This practice environment is essential for building muscle memory and gaining confidence before working on live models.

You’ll focus on:
• Perfecting hair stroke patterns
• Practicing different shading techniques with the machine
• Adjusting pressure, hand speed, and consistency
• Recreating symmetrical, natural brows

Throughout the session, Breanna will provide one-on-one guidance, offering constructive feedback to help you refine your technique. Practice, practice, practice is the mantra for this part of the course, and you’ll have ample time to experiment, correct mistakes, and develop your unique artistic approach.

By the end of Day 2, you’ll feel more comfortable with the tools and techniques required to create beautiful, long-lasting results. You’ll leave the classroom inspired and motivated, ready to tackle the next steps.

Info: students will focus on refining their microblading and machine shading techniques through dedicated practice on artificial skins. You’ll perfect hair stroke patterns, shading, and brow mapping techniques while receiving personalized feedback from Breanna Joy. In addition, you’ll observe Breanna work on one to two live models, giving you the chance to watch real-world application of the skills you’ve learned. Students will also practice mapping directly on models without the pressure of performing the tattoo process, allowing you to develop confidence in achieving symmetrical, natural brows. This day is designed to bridge the gap between practice and live models, preparing you for the final day’s hands-on experience with clients.

Info: The final day of the course is where everything comes together. Students will bring in two of their own models and perform the complete brow microblading and machine shading service from start to finish under the direct supervision of Breanna Joy. From client consultation and numbing to mapping, tattooing, and aftercare instructions, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned in a real-world setting. Breanna will provide guidance and feedback throughout the process, ensuring you feel confident and supported. By the end of the day, you’ll have hands-on experience, refined techniques, and the knowledge to begin working with clients on your own. This immersive, practical session is designed to give you the skills and confidence to launch your career.

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