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Already confident in microblading but ready to expand your artistry? Our Blade to Shade course is a focused 2-day training that bridges the gap between manual strokes and machine shading. Perfect for microblading artists who want to upgrade their skills, this course introduces you to the hugely popular powder ombré brow – a versatile style loved for its soft, shaded finish and long-lasting results.

Over two intensive days, you’ll gain a deep understanding of machine techniques, shading methods, and how to adapt your existing brow knowledge to deliver ombré brows with confidence. With small class sizes (maximum of three students), you’ll have Sheila’s full attention to ensure the training moves at your pace and concentrates on where you need to grow.

Through a mix of theory, demos, and hands-on practice with live models, you’ll build the skills and confidence to add this in-demand treatment to your service menu. You’ll also benefit from continued mentorship via our private support group, so your learning doesn’t stop when the course ends.

By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with:

  • A clear understanding of machine work and powder ombré techniques

  • Confidence in mapping, shading, and blending for natural-looking results

  • Live model experience and professional images for your portfolio

  • Certification in Blade to Shade – Powder Ombré Brows

  • Ongoing support to help you implement your new skills in practice

This is the perfect progression for artists who want to future-proof their business and stay ahead in a fast-moving industry.

Investment & dates

  • Course fee: £2,900 (payment plans available)

  • Location: Dermafinity Training Studio (North East)

  • Upcoming intakes: Spaces released monthly — very limited

Frequently Asked Questions

Blade to Shade is a focused 2-day PMU brow training course designed for artists who are already confident in microblading and want to add machine shading. It bridges the gap between manual strokes and machine work, teaching you how to create the popular powder ombré brow for a soft, shaded, long-lasting finish.

This course is ideal for microblading artists who want to upgrade their skills and expand their treatment menu. It’s built for those who already understand brow mapping and client suitability, and now want to future-proof their business by offering powder ombré brows.

You’ll learn machine fundamentals for brows, shading methods, blending techniques, and how to adapt your existing microblading knowledge to machine shading. Training includes mapping, shading and blending for natural-looking ombré results that suit different client preferences.

Yes. Blade to Shade includes a mix of theory, demonstrations and hands-on practice with live models. This gives you practical confidence and real treatment experience, not just practice on paper or skins.

Class sizes are kept small with a maximum of three students. This means you get close, personalised training and Sheila can focus on the specific areas where you need to grow, whether that’s machine control, blending or speed.

Yes. You’ll leave with live model experience and professional images for your portfolio, plus certification in Blade to Shade – Powder Ombré Brows. This helps you market your new service with confidence and show clear progression in your skill set.

Yes. You’ll receive continued mentorship via Dermafinity’s private support group, so you can ask questions, troubleshoot and keep improving as you start offering powder ombré brows to clients.

The course fee is £2,900 with payment plans available. Training takes place at the Dermafinity Training Studio in the North East. Spaces are released monthly and are very limited, so early booking is recommended.