Fort Lee Aesthetics Academy
Become AAM Gold Certified in New Jersey.
Ready to Elevate Your PMU Career?
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
Begin your journey toward AAM Gold Certification with Elssa Duli PMU Academy — a premier training institution committed to excellence in permanent makeup education.
This comprehensive certification pathway includes:
- 100-Hour Fundamentals Course
- 9 Supervised Apprenticeship Procedures
- AAM Board Examination Preparation
Our advanced curriculum blends in-depth theory, safety protocols, color science, skin anatomy, and extensive hands-on training to ensure clinical precision and artistic mastery.
You will gain expertise in:
- Eyebrow Cosmetic Tattooing
- Eyeliner Enhancement
- Lip Blush & Full Lip Color
By completion, you will have successfully performed 15 full procedures:
- 5 Brows
- 5 Eyeliner
- 5 Lips
Graduates leave with the confidence, credentials, and technical foundation required to practice at the highest professional standard.
This is more than a course — it is a career-defining certification.
Meet The Instructor - Elssa Duli
Elssa Duli is a nationally recognized beauty authority with over 25 years of experience in cosmetology, medical aesthetics, and paramedical cosmetic tattooing.
Her expertise has been featured on CBS, ABC, TV Teuta, and in the Staten Island Advance.
She has also been recognized by Vogue as a lead makeup and hair artist and has led major fashion shows for hair and makeup in New York City.
Elssa has been voted Best of Beauty by Allure — the beauty industry’s most respected authority — for over 10 years.
She is recognized as the #1 expert in paramedical cosmetic tattooing, specializing in:
- Scar repair
- Areola tattoo restoration
- Eyebrows
- Lips
- Eyeliner
Her work is highly sought after by celebrities and high-profile clientele, and she is widely known for delivering natural, restorative, and transformative results.
With decades of hands-on experience and advanced technical mastery, Elssa brings medical precision, artistic vision, and luxury-level standards into every treatment and every training she offers.
To view her portfolio and celebrity work, please visit her website gallery.
What You'll Learn
Day 1.
History of Micropigmentation
- Skin Anatomy & Proper Depth
- Skin types – Working with different skin types
- Contraindications for Permanent Makeup
- Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Control
Day 2.
Machines and Needle Configurations
- Color Theory
- Anesthetics
- Mapping 101
- Practicing on Latex
- Live Demo
Day 3.
- Homework Review
- Latex Practice
- Work on Live Models
Day 4.
- Homework Review
- Latex Practice
- Work on Live Models
Day 2.
- Work on Live Models
- Review of Class
- Marketing 101
- Final Exam
- Completion Ceremony
Course Packages
Best Value
Personalized one-on-one instruction
AAM Board Exam
BONUS ( Scalp micropigmentation) course
Bonus Training:
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)
This exclusive bonus training is led by Erik Cavagnuolo, a highly respected expert with over 20 years of experience in the permanent makeup industry and advanced scalp micropigmentation techniques.
With decades of hands-on expertise, Erik brings in-depth knowledge, precision artistry, and proven methods that will elevate your skills and confidence in SMP procedures.
Payment plan available with Affirm and Cherry payment plan.
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.