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Permanent Makeup Training in Colorado

If you are interested in the permanent makeup industry, Colorado makes for a great choice because of its high population of tourists throughout the year who may be looking for revitalizing and image enhancing procedures.

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Englewood, CO
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Permanent Make-Up
Grand Junction, CO
Permanent Make-Up
Thornton, CO
Esthetics/Skin Care / Permanent Make-Up
Colorado Springs, CO
Permanent Make-Up
Denver, CO
Cosmetology / Esthetics/Skin Care / Permanent Make-Up
Littleton, CO
Permanent Make-Up
Lakewood, CO
Esthetics/Skin Care / Nail Technology / Hair Design / Permanent Make-Up
School Accreditation

You must attend a school that is approved by your state to provide training in the discipline you want to practice. Check with the school and the state board to be sure that your program of study will prepare you for any applicable state licensure.

In a micropigmentation training program in Colorado, you’ll learn how to apply dermapigmentation as well as learn the different types of permanent cosmetic procedures such as eyeliner, lip liner and total lip color. Additionally, you’ll be taught about anatomy, skin analysis, sanitation and sterilization. You’ll learn how to give a consultation and how to explain aftercare to a client.

The College of International Esthetics, Inc is one example of a school. in Arvada, CO. This program lasts for 17 days or 132 hours, which falls closely in line with the state average for program length. Tools you’ll use to apply the makeup include an electric pen, a digital pen, a rotary pen and Softap®. Colorado is a unique location for permanent artist makeup students because to be eligible for enrollment into a number of programs you must already be an RN, licensed esthetician or licensed cosmetologist.

New Dimensions Beauty Academy in Parker, CO is another option available to licensed estheticians or cosmetologists. This program lasts 132 hours and covers color mixing and correction, along with learning to inject the ink safely.

Permanent Makeup Licensing in Colorado

Permanent makeup licensing in Colorado is administered through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and falls under the Body Art Program that also covers tattoo and piercing.

In CO, a person must be vaccinated against hepatitis B to practice any form of body art. The person must be trained on sanitation, sterilization and safety in a program approved by the Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools or the Colorado Community College Systems. The program must last at least 132 hours to qualify a person to receive this license.

Career Outlook for Permanent Makeup Artist in Colorado

Denver is one of the leading cities to find a job, and anywhere throughout the state, you’ll have the option to work in spas and cosmetic surgeons’ offices. You can even choose to be your own boss by opening your own boutique that focuses primarily on permanent makeup procedures or is a combination of esthetics, cosmetology and permanent makeup.   As a cosmetology professional, you can make a median income of over $23,000, though tips are not included in that figure. Depending on services rendered, your salary can vary greatly.