How to Become a Microblading Artist
How to Become a Microblading Artist
Microblading is a cosmetic procedure that involves planting micropigments beneath the skin to produce semi-permanent makeup effects. This procedure is also referred to as cosmetic tattooing or permanent makeup. The experts responsible for this procedure are called microblading artists.
The market demand for permanent makeup and the microblading artists who provide it continues to surge. Since this trend is expected to continue into the distant future, there has never been a better time to become a microblading artist.
What’s responsible for the surge in demand for microblading? Well there’s no doubt the desire for a selfie perfect body is undoubtedly a significant driver for the increased popularity of cosmetic tattooing in recent times. But, microblading has more far-reaching applications than that.
It is a useful procedure for cancer survivors who have suffered hair loss after undergoing chemotherapy. For some patients, hair loss can be a source of anxiety. Microblading can help here. Pigments can be inserted to make up for the lack of hair. Ultimately, this would help boost the patient’s self-image and avoid the pain that is sometimes experienced by cancer patients in recovery.
Steps to Becoming a Microblading Artist
1. Get training and Certification
Taking a microblading training course is the obvious first step to becoming a microblading artist. Here’s a bit of advice; to become a professional microblading artist, you have a learning curve ahead of you. The best way to shorten that learning curve is too learn not just from anybody, but from the best educators available.
Make sure you do some research on the school where you are thinking of getting training. Pay particular attention to the school's experience as well as its student and client results. Keep in mind that in some states you must have a license to practice, and a certified program from an accredited school is mandatory to be a licensed technician.
You might think that something as complex as microblading training would take years to complete. The reality is a lot of the courses offered by various academies can be completed within a few days to a few months.
2. Get State Licensing
Microblading artistry is not a highly regulated field across the United States. Different states have different licensing and training requirements. To practice microblading artistry here in California, you’ll be required to:
Be at least 18 years old
Submit a bloodborne pathogens certificate
And submit a hepatitis-vaccination certificate
If you’ll be practicing in a different state, the requirements will likely be different. In New Jersey, for instance, student artists are required to have completed 100 hours of training (minimum). It is important that you know the requirements in the state where you intend to practice.
A Final Word. Have you considered getting trained at Biotouch Academy? We’re one of the leading trainers for microblading procedures in the world. We’ve trained over 10,000 students in 70 countries in the last three decades. As you look into microblading training schools, be sure to look our way. You’ll be glad you did.