COSMETIC MICROPIGMENTATION COURSE OUTLINE
COSMETIC MICROPIGMENTATION CERTIFICATION Graduates receive a certificate from the Centre for Permanent Makeup as well as Blood Borne Pathogens & Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System certifications from a Department of Health approved educator. CORE Micropigmentation Defined Health & Safety U.S. & Canada Universal Health Care Precautions OSHA & CDC Federal Guidelines Hazards & Risks Blood Borne Pathogens Communicable Diseases Other Hazards Provincial Legislation Workplace Safety Health Inspection of Premises Setting up your Business Business Plan Performance Indicators The Office Privacy Regulations Equipment, Tools & Supplies Business Forms Business Insurance Business Structure & Taxation Life Insurance Planning for Retirement Pension Plans Marketing Strategy Guarantees & Warranties Contraindications & Legal Responsibilities of the Practitioner Pre-treatment Instructions Contraindications Legal Responsibilities of the Technician Informed Consent After-care Instructions Model Release Post Care
Colour Theory Colour Wheel Colour Terminology Colour Mixing Creating Shades & Tints Harmonious Colour Schemes Colour Perception Choosing Colours for the Client Determining Skin Colour Seasonal Colour Analysis Determining Undertone Products & Methodology Pigments, Anesthetics, Protective & Healing Agents Needles Skin Anatomy Techniques for Implanting Pigment The Use of Light & Shadow Complications, Camouflage, Correction & Removal Avoiding Complications Allergic Reactions Symptoms of Healing Camouflage, Correction & Removal Beauty Marks & Moles Dry Needling & Paramedical Defined Analysis & Enhancement of Facial Features Enhancing the Facial Features Eye Set Eye Size & Orientation Nose, Lips, Chin, Forehead, Hairstyle Personality Style Countering the Effects of Aging 2D & 3D BROWS BLENDED & HAIR STROKE Brow Anatomy Assessing the Existing Eyebrow Length Texture Colour Brow Colour Suggestions Excess Brow Hair Determining Brow Placement Head, Arch, Tail Arched vs Rounded Length Open vs Closed Tail
Practice Sheets Brow Design Methodologies Brow Shapes & Face Shapes Client Profile Implanting Pigment Guideline Shading & Hair stroke Techniques Designing & Implanting Using Practice Skin Eyebrow Practicum Working with the Models Work Site Set-up Check List Infection Prevention & Control Client Consultation & Consent Forms including Pre- & Post-Care Choosing a Shape & Colours Mixing Colours Anesthetics Implanting Pigment Needle Size, Depth & Speed Needle Angle & Body Positioning Correct Hold of the Skin Stroke Length & Repetitions Vacations Final Check by Technician & Client Approval After Care Instructions & Supplies to Client Work Site Clean-up Equipment, Tools, & Work Surfaces Disposal of Hazardous Materials EYE LINER & EYE LASH ENHANCEMENT Anatomy of the Eye Tear Drain System Analysis & Design Eye Shapes Eye Set Width Eye Size Correcting for Aging Brightening the Eyes Implanting Pigment Liner, Ends and Corners Designing & Implanting Using Practice Skin Eye Liner & Eye Lash Enhancement Practicum Working with the Models 1 1 Same as brow practicum
LIP LINER, 2 & 3D LIPS Anatomy of the Lips Analysis & Design Cupid s bow Irregularities Uneven Lips Maximizing or Minimizing Size Droopy Corners Colours Anesthetics Needle Size & Depth Correct Hold of Machine & Skin Implanting Guideline & Shading Implanting on Corners Working with Practice Skin Lip Practicum Working with the Models 2 NEXT STEPS & RECOMMENDED READING Grading Grading is on a pass/fail basis and is divided into two components: theory and practicum. Theory 50% Examinations, 1 Practicum 50% For 6 day class training, six eight procedures 3 CERTIFICATION Certification on successful completion of course Blood Borne Pathogens & Communicable Diseases Although not yet a requirement by most municipalities, students are reimbursed for the cost of obtaining certification in Blood Borne Pathogens. The provider is a Department of Health approved educator. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Students are reimbursed for the cost of obtaining certification in the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. 2 Same as brow practicum 3 Models are arranged by the Centre for Permanent Makeup for students who reside more than 2 hours drive from Ottawa. For classes in cities other than Ottawa, model recruitment is the responsibility of the student.
BLENDED FORMAT Prior to the Workshop: Read the emanual 4 Obtain on line certification in Blood Borne Pathogens & Communicable Diseases Obtain on line certificate in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System During the workshop: Review of theory Practise Practicum (live models) After the workshop: Read the textbook Re-read the manual Practise 150 hours HOURS OF INSTRUCTION Permanent makeup instruction in Canada is restricted to no more than 40 classroom hours according to the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities in Ontario and its provincial counterparts. The first & only school in North America to offer students: Certification in blood borne pathogens & communicable diseases from a Department of Health approved educator Theoretical review & practicum, face to face or via Skype The first & only school in Canada to offer an Apprenticeship Program A course of study focused on the analysis & enhancement of facial features Experience with 2 hand tools, microblade & Softap, and 2 4 machines (rotary & digital) with regular and nano needles The knowledge to create in 2 & 3D The knowledge to adjust lip size and correct imbalances The protection of a personal services contract Free procedures from other students if desired Total investment by the student is about 250 hours taking into consideration self-study, online certification, classroom and practise afterwards. CLASS SCHEDULE In the interests of health & safety, demonstrations may not be live. Day 1 Review of Theory (emanual) Health Inspection Exercise Colour Exercise Designing Eyebrows Exercise Practise on fake skin 4 For those whose 1 st language isn t English we can arrange discussion of theory in person or via video link. This will take time away from the practicum.
Day 2 Practise on fake skin Demonstration, Eyebrows Day 3 Practicum, Eyebrows Clean up Work Site & Review Student Technique Expensive equipment cannot compensate for skill which comes with practice. Day 4 Demonstration, Eye Liner Practise on Fake Skin Practicum, Eye Liner Clean up Work Site & Review Student Technique Day 5 Practicum, Eye Liner (cont d) Clean up Work Site & Review Student Technique Demonstration, Lips Practise on fake skin Day 6 Practicum, Lips Clean up Work Site & Review Student Technique Course Review & Questions Presentation of Certificates WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE Our guarantee: We offer the most comprehensive theory available in Canada, free refresher training 5 and no requirement to purchase expensive machines. What else makes us unique? Our students: learn how to analyse and enhance facial features obtain a certificate from the Centre for Permanent Makeup graduate with certification in Blood Borne Pathogens & Communicable Diseases from a Department of Health approved educator graduate with certification in Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System can choose to have free procedures from other students can choose video or live instruction have the option of applying to our Apprenticeship Program graduate with the knowledge to create in 2 and 3D Legal protection of a personal services contract practise with hand tools, reciprocating rotary and the latest digital machines
learn and practise the skills necessary to create symmetrical eyebrows, eye and lip liner and full lip shading, adjusting lip size and correcting imbalances take home reference material that includes detailed information on core subjects and step-by-step instructions with pictures for all procedures can purchase equipment and starter kit from us receive a list of tools & supplies and recommended permanent makeup & tattoo suppliers, reducing startup costs and eliminating the middle man. Try Before You Buy Using hand tools for micropigmentation, also referred to as micro-blading, is one approach to inserting pigment into the skin. Other options are rotary or digital machines. At the Centre for Permanent Makeup, students have the opportunity to learn and practise these methods. The initial outlay for hand tools is minimal. Rotary and digital equipment costs range anywhere from $250 - $4300. With the variance in investment it's important to try before buying. No surprises Students do not find when they arrive for instruction that they are obligated to pay an additional $3500 - $4300 + HST for digital equipment. ABOUT THE OWNER In 2006, Maureen Williams, the owner of the Centre for Permanent Makeup, received certification for Beginner & Advanced (scar & areola) Micropigmentation, the use of hand tools for hair stroke eyebrows, Rejuvi Permanent Makeup & Tattoo Removal and dry needling (brown spot, capillary and wrinkle removal). In 2009, she received training in Ontario on the use of the Nouveau Contour Intelligent digital machine. Maureen is certified every two years in Blood Borne Pathogens & Communicable Diseases. She has also taken eye shadow & para-medical training in Florida. In May 2014, she was certified for tattoo removal using the Tattoo Vanish method in Las Vegas, Nevada. In December 2014, she trained with Alexis Lawson, Softap founder, on the use of hand tools. Alexis has a 25 year history in the industry. Maureen is of the opinion that practitioners need to continually evolve through education and training and that the goal of permanent makeup artists should be to create a natural look.
Rather than restricting practical work to supervising students, Maureen continues to hone her skills by offering an apprenticeship program in her studio and performing some paramedical services. This ensures that she is up to date on best practices, safety issues, risks and hazards, the performance of different pigment brands and equipment, legislation and evolving trends. Prior to choosing permanent makeup, Maureen worked as a contract Writer & Researcher, Fund Raiser, Insurance Broker and Financial Planner, Manager of Information & Technology, Manager of Administration, Finance Officer and clerk. RECOMMENDED FEE STRUCTURE To ensure that micropigmentation practitioners receive adequate compensation for their services, taking into consideration the risks involved and after a review of charges across Canada, we recommend the following fee structure: Brows $475 - $900 Eye Liner $475 - $800 -Upper Eye Liner $350 - $450 -Lower Eye Liner $350 Lip Liner $600 Lips $800 - $900 The quoted fees include 1 touch-up. A refresh, recommended every year or two, can be charged at half the price of the original procedure or $100 per hour depending on the market. In B.C. fees are $600-800 for brows, $800 for eyeliner and $1000 for lips. In Ontario, the average is $425 - $600 for eyebrows, $400 - $500 for eye & lip liner and $600 - $750 for full lip shading. In Toronto, experienced technicians charge $200 @ hour and para-medical varies widely from $200 @ hour to $250 a half hour. Fredericton, New Brunswick charges are $450+ for eyebrows, $700 for eye liner, $600+ for lip liner and $800+ for full lip shading. ETHICAL BEHAVIOUR Micropigmentation artists need to present themselves in a positive light. By practicing integrity in their relationships, clients will learn to trust their opinion. Find a business name that is uniquely your own. Avoid making negative remarks about your competition. Avoid misrepresenting yourself.
EARNINGS` POTENTIAL The following calculations are based on working 40 weeks a year. Procedure fee Procedures Procedures Procedures weekly - 5 weekly - 6 weekly - 2 $450 $36,000 $80,000 $96,000 $600 $48,000 $120,000 $144,000+ $800 $64,000 $160,000 $192,000 $900 $72,000 $180,000 $216,000 Expressed in 2012 dollars Cosmetic Micropigmentation Artists Net income, no less than $75 an hour 8 Goal of net income, $100 Paramedical Artists $200 an hour - $250 per ½ hour CANADA S CAPITAL, OTTAWA, ONTARIO Downtown hotels like the Lord Elgin, Novotel & Albert at Bay are located within walking distance of the Parliament Buildings, Rideau Canal (skating & boat tours), restaurants, the Rideau Shopping Centre, Byward Market (outdoor fruits & vegetables, restaurants, many with outdoor patios), Bytown for movies, National Arts Centre and National Gallery. Also close by are the War Museum, Museum of Civilization and Museum of Nature. Walking & biking tours abound. From May August, rooms are also available at the University of Ottawa residences. Costs are one third of hotel rates and the campus is in the downtown core. Westboro, Ottawa Westboro is a 10 minute bus ride from downtown Ottawa with transit every 5 minutes (#87, #94, #95, #96 and #97).
The neighbourhood has many restaurants, cafes, dessert, coffee and tea shops, hair and nail salons, boutiques offering gifts and clothes, outdoor and sports outfitters and some pubs. In the commercial building where we are located, is an an esthetician, registered massage therapist and electrologist, psychotherapist and computer company. Hotel Accommodation in downtown Ottawa, Ontario Lord Elgin Hotel, 100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, 800 916.4339, shuttle service available from/to airport, must be booked 12 hours in advance, 613-680-3313. Hotel is in the heart of downtown Ottawa. Novotel, 33 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON, K1N9M7, phone 844-421-4590 Albert at Bay Suite Hotel, 435 Albert Street, Ottawa, ON, K1L 7X4, phone 1 800 267-6644