The Course
The 200-Hour Permanent Makeup Licensure Course.
This is the full path from “I want to learn PMU” to walking out with the hours, the hands-on experience, and the portfolio it takes to work in a client's chair with confidence — built for the state of Virginia's licensure requirements from day one.
It's for career-changers, licensed beauty professionals adding a specialty, and future brow artists who want to learn it right the first time, under direct instructor supervision, instead of piecing it together from online courses and guesswork.
200 14 Sun Live
TRAINING HOURS WEEKS 10AM-5PM MODELS
The Program
Built for artists who are serious about the craft.
This program is for aspiring artists ready to build a real career in permanent makeup ,with the education, licensure, and mentorship to back it up. Led by licensed instructor and master PMU artist Kristal King, the course covers Microblading, Ombré Powder Brows, Combo Brows, Lip Blushing, Eyeliner Tattooing, and Lip & Liner technique in full depth.
You'll build a strong foundation in theory and technique, then put it into practice on latex and live models , completing every one of the 200 hours Virginia requires for state licensure. Health and safety protocol, CPR/First Aid guidance, product knowledge, and business development are woven throughout, so you graduate ready to open and run your own studio, not just hold a certificate.
What's Included
Everything you need to walk in a student and leave licensed.
1. 200 hours of training
14 weeks, Sundays plus hybrid coursework you complete on your own schedule.
4. Live Model Experience
Hands-on practice on skin before you ever pick up a needle on a real client.
2. Professional PMU Starter kit
The tools and pigments you need on day one, no separate purchase list.
5. Business & Licensing Guidance
Branding, pricing, and setup support for launching your own studio.
3. Text book
Plus dedicated state exam preparation for your DPOR licensure test
6. Certificate of Completion
Plus ongoing mentorship and support after you graduate. Workforce Opportunities at GB&B.
The
Curriculum
What You'll Learn
A complete technical foundation, not just brows. You'll learn to read skin, mix color with intention, and make decisions a client's face will show you were right about, years later.
Brow & PMU Techniques
Microblading, machine/shading methods, and stroke pattern work across a range of brow shapes and densities.
Brow Mapping
Facial measurement and mapping methods for symmetrical, face-appropriate brow design.
Client Consultation
Intake, contraindications, setting expectations, and designing a brow the client will actually love.
Skin Theory
Skin types, undertones, healing behavior, and how skin condition changes technique and pigment choice.
Sanitation & Safety
Bloodborne pathogen protocol, cross-contamination prevention, and workspace setup to state standard.
Aftercare & Healing
Aftercare protocol, healing timelines, and troubleshooting when a healed result needs a touch-up plan.
Color Theory
Pigment selection, correction, and how color heals and shifts over time in different skin tones.
Equipment & Tools
Machines, needles/blades, pigments, and how to choose and maintain the right tools for the job.
Documentation & Compliance
Consent forms, record-keeping, and the documentation DPOR expects a licensed artist to maintain.
