Permanent Makeup
Permanent Tattoing
Tysons Corner
Fairfax County, Virginia
Permanent Cosmetic Tattoing- Permanent makeup 200 Clock Hours
Objective :
The Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing Program is designed to provide students with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills necessary for a successful career in the field of cosmetic tattooing. This 200-clock hour program, approved by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), emphasizes safety, sanitation, infection control, client consultation, color theory, skin anatomy, and proficiency in procedures such as eyeliner, eyebrows, lip pigmentation, and corrective work.
Clinical Minimum Requirements:
The curriculum for PCT/PMU shall include the following minimum performances needs to be performed.
Course Title | Theory Hours | Practical Hours |
Virginia tattooing laws and regulations | 5 | 0 |
Machines and devices: Coil, Hand, Others | 5 | 10 |
Needles: Types, Uses, Application | 5 | 10 |
Anatomy: Layers of skin, Functions, Diseases | 15 | 0 |
Color theory: Skin & pigment color, Handling/Storage of pigments | 10 | 5 |
Transmission cycle of infectious diseases | 5 | 0 |
Immunizations: Types, Preventive measures | 5 | 0 |
Sanitation and disinfection: Definition of terms(Sterilization, Disinfection and disinfectant, Sterilizer or sterilant, Antiseptic, Germicide, Decontamination, Sanitation); The use of steam sterilization equipment and techniques; The use of chemical agents, antiseptics, and disinfectants; The use of sanitation equipment; Pre-service and Post-service sanitation procedure. | 10 | 5 |
Safety: Proper needle handling and disposal; Blood spill procedures; Equipment and instrument storage; First aid. | 5 | 5 |
Bloodborne pathogen standards: OSHA and CDC bloodborne pathogen standards; Overview of compliance requirements; Disorders and when not to service a client. | 5 | 0 |
Anesthetics: Use, Types, Application, Removal | 5 | 10 |
Equipment: Gloves, Masks, Apron, Chair, Lighting, Table | 5 | 5 |
Professional standards: History of permanent cosmetic tattooing; Ethics; Recordkeeping; Preparing station, making appointments, salon ethics; Salon management | 10 | 0 |
Permanent cosmetic tattooing: Client consultation; Client health form; Client disclosure form; Client preparation; Drawing and mapping; Sanitation and safety precautions; Implement selection and use; Proper use of equipment; Material selection and use; Eyebrows; Microblading; Eyeliner; Lip coloring; Lip liners; Scalp micropigmentation. | 10 | 50 |
TOTAL HOURS | 100 | 100 |
Required Student Performances
Performances are
not hour-based and are evaluated by successful completion under licensed
instructor supervision.
As per 18VAC41-50-370,
students are required to complete a minimum of 50 performances as part
of the Permanent Cosmetic Tattooing Program. These must include at least the
following:
1. Two complete eyebrows constitute
one performance.
2. Two complete eye liners constitute
one performance; and
3. One complete lip liner constitutes one
performance
Performance Type | Required Number | |
Eyebrow Tattooing (shading, hair stroke, etc.) | 2 | |
Microblading Procedures | 2 | |
Lip Liner | 2 | |
Lip Color | 1 | |
Full Lips | 1 | |
Observation and weekly evaluations will be conducted. Students will have the opportunity to work on each other, as well as clients visiting the salon.
