Beginner courses include full hands-on training in permanent brows, lip blush and eyeliner. Training covers theory, colour science, mapping, skin types, mature skin work, machine handling, needle selection and healed result techniques. You are taught with a strong focus on confidence, safety and real-world results.

For beginner brow students, the course also includes a full professional starter kit, including a machine and enough supplies for approximately your first 20 clients, with a value of around £1,000.

You also receive a full business launch plan, designed to help you move from training into taking paying clients with clarity and structure.

All beginner students receive two months free access to the PMU Circle online platform, providing ongoing education, support and community while you begin practising and building your business.

Business foundations are built into the course, including pricing, client consultations, aftercare, and guidance on using social media to support your growth as a permanent makeup artist.

No. The beginner courses are designed for people with no previous beauty experience. You learn all core skills from the start, including technique, safe practice, machine use and how to build a client base. You leave with the knowledge needed to launch a new career.

You can begin practising on model clients immediately after completing your training, following the guidance and protocols taught during the course. Most students start taking full paying clients after accreditation, which typically takes around 12 weeks, depending on individual progress and completion of required case studies.

Yes. All permanent makeup courses at the Karen Harvey-Conran Academy are ABT accredited, fully insurable and council approved. This means you can obtain insurance and start working legally after completing your training and passing assessment.

Beginner students learn the three highest-demand PMU treatments:

• Permanent Brows

• Lip Blush

• Eyeliner This gives you the widest earning potential and more opportunities to serve returning clients without relying on constant new enquiries.

All training takes place at the Karen Harvey-Conran Academy in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex. The clinic is a high-street location with professional treatment rooms and private training space.

Yes. PMU artists can earn a full-time income working two to three days a week, depending on pricing and location. The industry has strong demand, high treatment value and repeat appointments. Many Academy graduates leave traditional careers to work for themselves.

Masterclass options include:

• Advanced Brows

• Eyeliner Stretch, including classic eyeliner, shaded eyeliner, and advanced work from the lash line

• Lip Blush Saturation

• Colour Theory and Corrections

• Mature Skin PRIME Method

• Business and Brand Mentoring

You must already be qualified in the area you want to develop. One year of working experience is recommended so you have a foundation to build on. Masterclasses are designed to refine techniques, fix weaknesses and support confidence

Masterclasses are personalised, one-to-one or very small group sessions for trained artists who want to improve their technique, strengthen healed results, and close gaps in knowledge. Classes focus on mature skin technique, colour correction, lip saturation, eyeliner stretch and advanced brow work.

You receive continued support after training. This includes guidance while taking your first clients, feedback on healed results, and business support on pricing, branding and social media. You are not left to figure things out alone.