Fort Lee Aesthetics Academy
Where Expertise Becomes Art and Artists Become Leaders
Located in the heart of Fort Lee, New Jersey, our academy is the region’s first centre dedicated exclusively to advanced Permanent Makeup and Plasma Fibroblast training. Led by internationally recognized artist and innovator Shpresa Duli, we provide an elevated educational experience rooted in safety, mastery, and artistry.
Train with the best. Master the craft. Launch your career.
🌿 About The Academy
A New Standard in Beauty Education
With over two decades of experience in Permanent Makeup and more than 10 years specializing in Plasma Fibroblast, founder Shpresa Duli created a training academy unlike any other in the United States.
While most artists learn from YouTube videos or poorly structured online classes, our academy offers:
✔️ Certified, hands-on training
✔️ State-compliant curriculum
✔️ Real clinical protocols
✔️ Live model experience
✔️ Small class sizes
✔️ The proprietary Duli Method™️ (exclusive to our academy)
Our mission is simple:
To elevate the beauty industry by producing highly trained, ethical, and confident artists.
PMU License Steps New Jersey Apprenticeship
Fort Lee PMU Fundamentals Course
100 Hours
Fast track your PMU career in New Jersey. Master brows, eyeliner, and lips with a 100 Hour PMU Fundamentals Course designed for New Jersey licensing, followed by apprenticeship support, insurance guidance, and AAM Gold exam prep, all in one streamlined program.
- AAM or SPCP Standards
- Small Cohorts
- Hands on model work
- Apprenticeship guidance
This PMU Fundamentals Course in New Jersey is for students who want a state ready 100 hour training that covers brows, eyeliner, and lips. It is ideal if you need apprenticeship support to complete required live procedures, prefer hands on small group practice with real models, and plan to sit the AAM New Jersey Gold online exam with structured prep. It also fits career changers who want a clear path to permanent makeup certification in NJ.
🎓 Four Steps to Fort Lee PMU Certification
Your Path to Certification
1.
Complete the 100 Hour Course
Safety and sanitation, skin anatomy, machine theory, brow design, eyeliner fundamentals, lip blush, color theory, and New Jersey licensing steps.
2.
Finish the Apprenticeship
Supervised procedures for brows, eyeliner, and lips. Model sourcing support, safety checklists, feedback, and trainer sign offs.
3.
Obtain Insurance
Guidance on professional liability coverage for permanent makeup in New Jersey. Compare premiums and add-on coverages.
4.
Pass the AAM Gold Exam
Submit documents and pass the AAM New Jersey Gold exam online. Step by step application checklist and mock questions included.
What You'll Learn
1. MASTER BROW COURSE
Microblading | Ombré Powder | Hybrid Brows
Duration: 2–3 Days + Apprenticeship Option
Level: Beginner–Advanced
Certification: PMU Brow Artist Certificate
Course Overview:
This intensive program teaches you everything from brow mapping to advanced shading techniques. Students learn both manual and machine methods, including how to blend microblading with ombré shading for natural, long-lasting results.
Includes:
- Brow design & golden ratio mapping
- Needle theory & machine handling
- Color theory for all skin types
- Working on practice skins + 2 live models
- Aftercare protocols
- Touch-up strategy
- Photography + social media marketing
- Client consultation scripts
Ideal For: Beginners and working artists seeking to elevate their brow artistry.
2. LIP BLUSH MASTERCLASS
Full Lip Tint | Watercolor Lips | Defined Border Techniques
Duration: 1–2 Days
Level: All Levels
Course Overview:
Learn how to create soft, natural, and beautifully healed lips. This course covers color correction (for dark lips), needle selection, and the advanced pixelation techniques behind modern lip blush results.
Includes:
- Lip mapping & symmetry
- Safe numbing + pain management
- Blending vs saturation techniques
- Dark lip neutralization
- Two-step color strategy
- Work on a live model
Results: Students gain the confidence to offer high-ticket lip treatments immediately after certification.
3. PERMANENT EYELINER COURSE
Classic | Lash Line Enhancement | Smoky Liner
Duration: 1 Day
Level: Intermediate (machine experience helpful)
What You’ll Learn:
- Eyeliner design + safety around the eye
- Tightlining technique
- Soft-shading for smoky eyeliner
- Needle choices + pigment selection
- Stretching techniques for crisp lines
- Working on live model
Outcome: Deliver clean, precise eyeliner while maintaining safety and comfort.
Be Your Own Boss
Start Your Career With Confidence
Start your permanent makeup journey with our guidance.
Common Questions
How long is the Fort Lee Aesthetics Course?
The 100 hour PMU Fundamentals Course combines self paced theory, in studio training, and hands on model work that aligns to New Jersey licensing.
Is this course AAM or SPCP approved?
The curriculum aligns to AAM and SPCP standards and prepares you for the AAM New Jersey Gold exam with guidance on documents and next steps for licensing.
Do I need experience to enroll?
No prior beauty or tattoo experience is required. You will learn safety, mapping, machine control, and color theory from the ground up.
How many live models are included?
Training includes supervised model work and apprenticeship support so you can complete required live procedures with confidence and safety.
Will this course help me pass the AAM Gold exam?
Yes. Training includes AAM Gold exam prep, mock questions, and a study plan tailored to New Jersey licensing.
Additional Programs and Training
Fundamentals & Apprenticeship Program
Build a strong foundation in Permanent Makeup with Elssa Duli’s PMU Fundamentals & Apprenticeship Program. This comprehensive training is designed for beginners and emerging artists who want proper education, and hands-on experience.
Aesthetics Academy Apprenticeship Program
The PMU Apprenticeship Program is designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application. This hands-on program allows students to refine their skills under direct supervision while gaining confidence working with live models.
Aesthetics Academy Permanent MakeUp Training
Elssa Duli’s Permanent Makeup Training provides structured, professional education for individuals looking to enter or advance in the PMU industry. This training focuses on proper technique, safety, and confidence through hands-on learning.