I have over twenty years of experience in the art of permanent makeup. Since I am one of the first pioneers in this field, there were no training programs explicitly for permanent makeup in 1985. My training consisted of being an apprentice in a tattoo parlor with tattoo artists in the application of "body art". While training I developed techniques to fit the eventual transition to permanent make up. My artistic ability as an amateur portrait artist and professional make up artist were invaluable assets.
WHO I AM
As a young teenager, I was very self-conscious of my sparse, blond eyebrows and eyelashes. I became proficient at applying brow pencil in an artistic manner and loved showing friends how to put theirs on similar to mine; I was a budding make up artist!
In the late 60’s and early 70’s, I was a freelance makeup artist, eventually going to work in an exclusive department store in cosmetic sales as a "line girl." I taught many of my customers how to correctly apply brow pencil to achieve a natural look but the customers often found it frustratingly difficult or impossible to replicate what I had shown them. I joked about tattooing their brows on and we all had a good laugh about it. At the time it seemed like a silly idea!
In the 70’s and 80’s my career progressed into a successful real estate career beginning in residential and then into commercial real estate. In the mid 80’s, commercial real estate plummeted and the "silly idea" became a reality; I learned the art of tattooing. At the time I did not expect it to become my passion and career; it was just a way to have fun on the weekends until the real estate market slump ended. Who would have ever thought that this would become such an amazing industry and it grew at lightning speed!
Since I was one of the original pioneers in permanent make up, I was not paying attention to others that started around the same time. We all made many mistakes along the way and learned this business the hard way.
In the tattoo parlor, I learned to make my own needles (in fact, Sunday’s were spent soldering enough needles together to get me through the week) and mixing powdered pigments with Listerine! Those that are new to this industry have such great advantages over those of us who began more than 20 years ago.
Just one of the techniques you will learn from my mentoring program, this is the single needle brow stroke method.
PREMIER PIGMENTS AND MAKE UP MAGIC
I met Sandi Hammons, owner of Premier Pigments, in 1992 at one of Sandi’s earliest conferences. Sandi was sharing her experiences of trial and error to help others avoid the same pitfalls. Sandi invested many months and a considerable amount of money into the research and development of Premier Pigments. She was so confident that her products were superior to the existing products being manufactured at the time that in 1994 she invited the FDA(!) to her expo!
Sandi Hammons’ "sharing and caring" attitude has inspired me to share my acquired skills with others in this industry.
I look forward to sharing my 24 years of practical experience to those who have a strong desire to become well rounded in this field.
THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF INTRADERMAL COSMETICS Apprenticeship and Mentoring Program (480) 947-8498
MY GOALS FOR YOU
Mastering the many aspects of becoming a confident professional in the field of permanent make up requires on-going education and mentoring. I recognize that these skills cannot be acquired in a one or two week training course. I want to ensure that others in this business have all the tools necessary to succeed by offering long term mentoring/apprenticeship programs.
AIIC’S TEACHING STAFF HAS SET "THE STANDARDS"
IN PERMANENT COSMETICS EDUCATION
They have taught more students than any other training facility in North America and have graduates on five continents. The combined years of experience and the thousands of procedures performed have allowed Premier Pigments to develop techniques and solutions unheard of at other permanent cosmetic schools.
An enormous number of professional classes are available to students at the American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics (AIIC). AIIC is the world’s premier cosmetic pigments training school. More than 18,000 technicians have graduated from AIIC. Under the tutelage of AIIC-certified instructors, you’ll join their ranks as a professional permanent cosmetics technician.
The following are only a sample of the courses available to you at AIIC:
Micropigmentation tools and technology
Areola micropigmentation and reconstruction
Designer liner
The art of permanent lip liner
Designing permanent eyebrows
And many more
The permanent cosmetic education program provided by AIIC is superior to all other educational programs for intradermal cosmetic procedures. Physicians, cosmetologists, aestheticians and nurses travel from all over the world to attend these permanent cosmetics classes. The classes are very thorough, with exhaustive hands-on training.
Many students return home and find they lack the confidence to use their "new found" skills. With Premier’s mentoring program, your Premier Board Certified Master Instructor will be available to teach, guide, coach and encourage you as you learn to apply your skills and techniques to your customers.
How do I qualify for the AIIC Mentoring Program?
AIIC’s three month mentoring program is the perfect opportunity for technicians presently in the field of permanent makeup to improve their skills. Learn about the latest and greatest products, equipment and techniques in the world from Premiers experienced Board Certified Master technicians.
This apprenticeship program is only available to those technicians who are presently in the field of permanent cosmetics or have gone through Premier's Basic Course of training.
American Institute of Intradermal Cosmetics (AIIC) certified master instructor shall determine the eligibility of the applicants qualifications based upon experience and school certification.
Mastering the many aspects of becoming a confident professional in the field of permanent makeup requires on-going education and one-on-one mentoring
Apprenticeship/mentoring programs will only be available to applicants who meet the following
Minimum Requirements:
Each applicant must:
Be 21 years of age or older, with proof of identification, such as a drivers license or identification card issued by the D.M.V. (must have a valid drivers' license at time of application).
Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Have completed a certified permanent make up training course consisting of at least thirty hours of hands on training and lecture.
Applicants may be required to take and pass a drug/alcohol test.
If applicant is not AIIC trained and certified, applicant must pass a written test and "hands on" examination given by an (AIIC) board certified Master Instructor.
The written examination will entail a broad range of topics, including sterilization and sanitation, blood borne pathogens, infection control, health considerations, communications, consent and disclosure, procedure preparation, procedure risks, color variables, technical applications, artistic considerations, diseases and disorders of the skin and hair, documentation, consultation topics and related disciplines
Notifications may be verbal or by mail.
Benefits of an AIIC Mentoring/Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship requires signed agreement between a qualified technician and the AIIC, which ASSURES ONGOING training both in the classroom and ON THE JOB (where applicable). As an apprentice, you literally "earn while you learn".
As you advance through your training, you will receive:
Highly specialized, personal training
Learn while you earn
Individualized attention
Specific procedure manual
AIIC certification
Advancement and confidence
Pricing for Make Up Magic mentoring program
FIRST PHASE:
$2500 FOR 18 HOURS CONSISTING OF:
Nine 2 hour sessions
At least three 2 hour sessions in my office observing.
The remaining six 2 hour sessions are to be scheduled through my office by appointment only.
At this time, you must provide your own models and schedule time for me to continue mentoring at your professional business establishment in an agreed location.
ADDITIONAL MENTORING FROM ORIGINAL MENTOR:
SECOND PHASE:
$1200 FOR 14 HOURS CONSISTING OF SEVEN 2 HOUR SESSIONS
At least two 2 hour sessions in my office observing
The remaining five 2 hour sessions are to be scheduled through my office by appointment only.
At this time, you must provide your own models and schedule time for me to continue mentoring at a professional business establishment in an agreed upon location.
ADDITIONAL MENTORING FROM YOUR ORIGINAL MENTOR:
THIRD PHASE:
$800 FOR 12 HOURS CONSISTING OF SIX 2 HOUR SESSIONS
At least two 2 hour sessions in my office observing
The remaining four 2 hour sessions are to be scheduled through my office by appointment only.
At this time, you must provide your own models and schedule time for me to continue mentoring at a professional business establishment in an agreed upon location.
The Three Most Important Considerations
Continuing Education
Professional Atmosphere
Quality Customer Service
Mentoring/Apprenticeship Goals
Providing a state–of-the-art training program in a nationally recognized curriculum
An on-going mentoring program to build confidence
And affordable program that allows you to earn while you learn.
