Theory block
Skin and lip anatomy; the vermilion border and landmarks; skin types and Fitzpatrick; wound healing; colour theory and undertones; pigment chemistry (organic vs inorganic, iron oxides) and regulation; machines, cartridges and settings; contraindications and medical screening; consent and record-keeping; infection control and bloodborne pathogens.
Practical block
Machine handling and needle depth on synthetic skin; lip mapping and symmetry; outline and pixel-shading motions; layering and blending; the blurred edge; basic dark-lip neutralisation; then live models — usually two or more — mapped, consented, worked under supervision, with the trainer correcting hands-on.
Aftercare and follow-through
How to brief clients, manage the heal, run a touch-up, photograph work, and handle complications. Good courses require you to submit healed photos of your first cases for assessment and offer mentorship for the first months.
What it is not
It is not enough on its own to make you fast, safe and consistent. Competence comes from dozens of supervised and carefully self-reviewed heals after the course. Treat the certificate as a learner's permit.
