Welcome to Brows Embroidered Academy! Established by talented and renowned San Francisco Bay Area Microblading Specialist Shawna Gaitan, Brows Embroidered Academy is designed to teach our students the best theoretical and practical knowledge needed to be successful in the world of Microblading. Our Strokes and Shading course is a fun, yet extensive 3 day training course covering the fundamentals of Microblading, a popular service that is quickly taking over the beauty industry like no other!

 

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Training

 

During our comprehensive course, we teach you the main fundamentals of Microblading and Manual Shading, in order for your future clients brows to look as natural possible. We also teach the business aspect of the equations, which you will need to be successful in your new venture. It’s exciting, but takes a ton of work and personal commitment! But once an owner of your own business, you make the business hours and your dates of work. You won’t have to be at the mercy of a boss anymore.

 

Cosmetologists, make-up artists, lash technicians, stylists, estheticians, makeup gurus and tattoo artists with knowledge of cosmetic application, facial structures and features of all different shapes and sizes, are encouraged to register! ​No experience necessary.

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Course Overview: ​

 

Skin Anatomy

 

Color Theory & Pigments

 

Anesthetic

 

Contraindications

 

Safety Protocols

 

Proper Sanitation/Sterilization Practices (Hygiene Standards)

 

BBP (Blood Borne Pathogen)

 

Terminology

 

Microblading Needles/Supplies

 

Hair Stroke and Technique

 

Eyebrow Mapping and Symmetry

 

Three-Point Stretch

 

Procedure/ Work Preparation

 

Before/After Procedure

 

Aftercare Instructions

 

Regulations & Insurance

 

How to obtain City/County Permits/Certification

 

Client Conversation, Customer Service

 

Marketing and Promotions to Grow your Business

 

 

 

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What’s Included: ​

 

Starter Kit Includes- Manual Disposable Microblade Tools and Manual Shaders 

Pigment Cups/Rings, Mapping and Symmetry Caliper, Practice  Latex Template Skins 

Pigment, Brow Pencils, Brow Razors, Pencil Sharpening Blade Tool, and More.

 

Microblading Fundamentals for Beginners Manual

 

BBP Certification

 

Live Model Demonstration & Practice

 

Clean, Licensed and Permitted Facility

 

Professional Training Environment

 

Certification of Completion

 

6 Months Phone/Email Support

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Terms And Conditions For All Students:

 

Please Note: You are signing up for an instruction course with high standards, thus your practice and serious attention to detail is required.

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Cancellation Policy ​

 

- No refunds are allowed.

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- We only reserve space for serious participants, who are completely confident in their decision to participate in our training course.

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- Your payment and registration is valid only for the date and time that you registered for, as indicated on the invoice.

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- Any changes made to your training dates, by you (the student), will incur a fee of 20% of the total course fee.

 

- You are only allowed to change the date (with above fee assessed), if it is more than one month prior to the date of your class, with a valid reason for said change.

 

- If you need to change your training dates, you will be provided with the next available dates to choose from (on our calendar).

 

- If you haven’t submitted your Blood Borne Pathogen Training Certification, at least 2 weeks before the class, you will automatically be moved to the next class session date/time and will incur a 20% rescheduling fee. Any separate expenses that you may incur such as hotel lodging, air travel, uber/car rental, parking/bridge tolls, food, etc., are entirely your responsibility.

 

 

General Rules

 

- You are attending the Brows Embroidered Academy on your professional behalf.

 

- Training fees and Starter Kits are Non-Refundable. NO EXCEPTIONS!

 

- You understand and agree that during training, you will be provided with the fundamental knowledge in the field of Microblading and Manual Shading, a skill you must hone, by practicing individually for at least 6 months after training.

 

- You understand and agree that in order to keep your clients safe and satisfied, you will not be able to perform permanent make-up treatments immediately upon finishing your training.

 

- Further, you agree that you must follow the individual practice rules (practice on paper and artificial skin) before practicing on human skin.

 

- An additional agreement will be sent to you separately after registration is complete. The agreement must be signed and sent back fully completed, along with a copy of your driver’s license or government issued ID.

 

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Documentation

 

Prior to the class -

 

In order to perform your practice on a live model, for purposes of completing your training, you must:

 

- Complete Blood Borne Pathogens Course and provide a Certificate for the state of California, at least 14 days prior to your training dates/times. This requirement is valid for all states and countries. To be directed to the approved Blood Borne Pathogens Training Site, CLICK HERE.

 

- Get a tattoo license (body art permit) for Solano County (where training is taking place) Body art permit must be sent to browsembroidered@gmail.com, at least 14 days prior to your training date. You must also have your permit on the day of class. This requirement is valid according to California’s State rules (California, being the state in which our training is held). CLICK HERE – This link will direct you to the website page for Solano County Health Department, which governs tattoo/body art permit applications. ​

 

- For your safety and that of clients, you are required to take the Hepatitis B Vaccine in order to participate in this training course. Please contact your primary care physician to schedule an appointment for this vaccination. Proof of your vaccination must be provided at least 2 weeks before training date. 

 

Post Training

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In order to practice on models after the training, you must:

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- Have a completed a Blood Borne Pathogens Course and provide a Certificate. This requirement is valid for all states and countries. 

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- Get a tattoo license (body art permit) for the state and/or county you will be practicing or working in. This requirement is valid according to California’s State rules.

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- Work in a health department inspected, licensed and permitted facility or get tattoo facility permit for a facility of your own. 

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- Obtain insurance and license for your business. Valid for all counties.

 

 

Homework

 

Brows Embroidered is proud to provide you with all the fundamental knowledge that you will need to successfully complete your training as a Microblading Artist, however; your achievements and results (during and after training) solely depend on your dedication and practice spent improving your skills.

 

Live Model Demonstration is provided and Live Model practice is available as well, only if an existing tattoo permit is provided and brought to training sessions and Blood Borne Pathogens Training and Certification are fully completed.

 

Brows Embroidered has a database of models, however we do not guarantee providing a model for you, hence you are required to provide your own model.

 

 

You Understand & Agree That

 

- Microblading and all Permanent Make-Up training is a long-term learning process that consists of intensive practice. Such is a long-term practice without models (on paper and artificial skin) for a minimum of 6 months after your training. You will not be able to perform individual practice on models directly after training, it is required that practice take place for a minimum of 6 months after training completion. During your training, you will get the fundamental knowledge, which you must improve day by day, after your training is complete in order to perform individual practice on a live model and clients. ​If you have any questions, please email us at browsembroidered@gmail.com

 

 

Age Restrictions:

 

- All students must be 18 years of age, or older to register.  There will be no exceptions. 

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If you have any questions, please email us at browsembroidered@gmail.com

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