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Microshading vs Microblading: Which Fits Your Skin in 2026

Microshading vs Microblading: Which Fits Your Skin in 2026

by Elssa D | Oct 1, 2026 | Microblading, Microshading

Microshading and microblading chase the same goal, a brow that looks fuller and more balanced without daily pencil work, but they get there in different ways. One is described as building the illusion of individual hairs. The other is described as creating a soft wash...

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100-Hour PMU Fundamentals Course | New Jersey Residents

Build the skills, confidence, and practical experience to begin your journey as a professional permanent makeup artist.

Our comprehensive 100-hour fundamentals program combines essential PMU theory with hands-on training in eyebrows, eyeliner, and lips to help prepare you for the New Jersey certification pathway.

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Your Training at a Glance

The Apprenticeship Program (NJ Mandatory) provides the supervised, real-world experience required to meet New Jersey’s licensing standards for permanent makeup professionals. This program ensures every student gains the confidence, technical refinement, and compliance knowledge needed to begin working safely and professionally in the field. Under direct instructor oversight, you’ll develop your skills on real clients while receiving consistent guidance throughout the process.

Beyond practical training, students benefit from ongoing mentorship and a supportive learning community. With structured supervision, essential documentation, and lifetime access to expert support, this program sets the foundation for long-term success as a licensed PMU artist.

What’s Included:

  • Client intake forms

  • Direct supervision from your instructor

  • Opportunities to work on live models

  • Access to an exclusive Facebook support group

  • Certificate of completion

  • Lifetime support

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Apprenticeship Program

What You’ll Learn

  • Client intake, consultation, and consent

  • Proper workstation setup and sanitation

  • Advanced machine handling and control

  • Technique refinement through repetition

  • Real client workflow and time management

 

Hands-On Training Experience

  • Work on live models

  • Direct instructor supervision

  • Personalized feedback and guidance

  • Real-world PMU environment exposure

 

Who This Program Is For

  • PMU students who have completed fundamentals training

  • Artists seeking supervised, hands-on experience

  • Individuals preparing to work independently and professionally

Certification

Students who successfully complete the apprenticeship receive a Certificate of Completion, confirming supervised hands-on PMU training.