Start your PMU journey with confidence. Led by Sheila Robinson at Dermafinity, this beginner-friendly course teaches safe, modern eyebrow tattoo techniques—giving you the foundations, practical skills, and support you need to become a professional brow artist.
Who it’s for
Complete beginners to Permanent Makeup (PMU)
Beauty professionals transitioning into brows
Artists returning after a break who want structured, up-to-date training
What you’ll learn
VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation
Health, Safety & Legislation: UK hygiene standards, risk assessment, consent, aftercare, insurance
Skin & Anatomy: skin types, contraindications, wound healing
Colour Theory: pigments, undertones, neutralisation, retention
Design & Mapping: face analysis, brow symmetry, customised shapes
Techniques: machine fundamentals, needle selection, line work, shading, pixel strokes
Treatment Workflow: consultation, numbing, application, finishing, photography
Corrections & Complications: how to avoid and fix common issues
Business Basics: pricing, portfolios, policies, client care
Course format
Duration: 4–6 days (theory + extensive hands-on practice)
Class size: maximum 3 students for personalised attention
Models: supervised live model practice provided (or bring your own)
Assessment: practical assessment + theory quiz
Certification: Dermafinity Certificate of Completion (suitable for insurance applications)
Ongoing support: private group + direct tutor guidance after the course
10 Case Studies
What’s included
Training manual
Full kit worth £1000
Brow mapping kit
Pigment and needle guide
Consent/aftercare templates
Professional photos for your portfolio
Outcomes you can expect
Confident, safe PMU practice aligned with UK standards
A polished, repeatable brow workflow from consultation to finish
A starter portfolio you can show to insurers and clients
Clear next steps for further progression (e.g., Advanced Dermafinity Brows)
Entry requirements
No prior PMU experience required
Must be 18+ and comfortable working closely with clients
We’ll advise on insurance and licensing for your local authority
Investment & dates
Course fee: £3,900 (instalments available)
Location: Dermafinity Training Studio (North East)
Upcoming intakes: Limited spaces monthly
Frequently Asked Questions
Dermafinity’s beginner eyebrow training is a 4–6 day Permanent Makeup (PMU) course designed to take you from complete beginner to confident trainee brow artist. Led by Sheila Robinson at Dermafinity, it focuses on safe, modern eyebrow tattoo techniques, UK-compliant hygiene and a repeatable brow workflow you can use with real clients.
Yes. No prior PMU experience is required. The course is built for complete beginners, beauty professionals transitioning into brows, and artists returning after a break who want structured, up-to-date training and support.
You will train towards the VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Micropigmentation and you’ll also receive a Dermafinity Certificate of Completion. This certificate is suitable for insurance applications, and the course includes guidance on insurance and local authority licensing requirements.
You’ll learn modern eyebrow tattoo techniques and machine fundamentals, including needle selection, line work, shading and pixel strokes. Training includes brow design and mapping, symmetry, customised shaping, consultation, numbing, application, finishing and professional photography for your portfolio.
Yes. Health, safety and legislation are core parts of the programme, including UK hygiene standards, risk assessment, consent, aftercare, contraindications, wound healing, insurance considerations and how to work safely and professionally with clients.
This course includes extensive hands-on practice. Supervised live model practice is provided, or you can bring your own models if you prefer. Assessment includes a practical assessment plus a theory quiz to support safe, confident practice.
Your course includes a training manual and a full kit worth £1000, plus a brow mapping kit, pigment and needle guide and ready-to-use consent and aftercare templates. You’ll also get professional photos for your portfolio, helping you present your work to insurers and potential clients.
Class size is capped at a maximum of 3 students. This keeps the training highly personalised, with close tutor supervision and detailed feedback throughout your practical work.
Yes. The course includes 10 case studies to help you build real-world experience, improve your results and create a starter portfolio. These case studies also support your confidence, consistency and client-ready workflow.
Training takes place at the Dermafinity Training Studio in the North East. The course fee is £3,900 with instalments available. Intakes run monthly with limited spaces, so early booking is recommended.