The Academy of Permanent Makeup

The Academy of Permanent Makeup is a training school serving Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It teaches permanent makeup, lash and brow skills in both English and Spanish. The eyebrow programs cover brow mapping, microblading, and ombre or powder brows. Lip and eyeliner training covers lip blush, lip liner, and classic and winged eyeliner. There are also courses in classic and volume lash extensions, plus lash lift, tinting and brow lamination. The academy says it keeps classes small, gives supervised hands-on practice, and keeps mentoring students after they graduate.

The eyebrow track starts with a three-day Beginner course that needs no prior experience. It goes up to a three-day Master course for artists who have finished the academy's Beginner and Advanced levels or equivalent training. Students practice on artificial skin and work on a live model. Permanent makeup courses require a current Bloodborne Pathogens certification. Graduates receive a certificate of completion, which the academy notes is not a professional license. To enroll, students submit a form, confirm availability with the academy and pay a deposit to hold their seat.