Back to School: Why PMU Artists Should Never Stop Learning

It’s back to school season - a time for fresh starts, new goals, and investing in yourself. While students are heading into the classroom, it’s the perfect time for beauty professionals to revisit their own education.

In the fast-paced world of Permanent Makeup, trends shift, techniques evolve, and new tools hit the market every year. Whether you’re a beginner eager to break into the industry or a seasoned artist wanting to upskill, “back to school” season is your reminder that learning never stops!

Why Even Experienced Artists Need to Keep Learning

It’s easy to think, “I’ve mastered my technique, I don’t need more training.” But the Permanent Makeup industry moves fast. Here’s why ongoing education is a must:

• Trends Change Quickly - Techniques and styles like Ombré Lip Blush, Hyperrealism Brows and Nano Hairstrokes evolve each year.

• Technology Advances - From new Wireless Machines to improved Needle Cartridges and Pigment formulas, the tools we use today are not the same as they were even a few years ago.

• Refining Your Skillset - Even small tweaks to your technique can make a huge difference in retention, healed results, and client satisfaction.

• Expanding Your Services - Adding new treatments (like Lip Blush or Lash Enhancement or PMU laser removal) keeps your treatment offering fresh and your client base growing.

• Boosting Confidence & Credibility - Continuous training shows clients you’re committed to excellence and that you invest in being the best!

Staying Ahead of the Curve

Think of ongoing training as an investment in your future, not just your skills. Artists who adapt and evolve are the ones who remain booked, recommended, and up-to-date in the industry. By keeping up with new styles and techniques, you ensure that your work remains current, competitive, and in demand.

Why “Back to School Season” is the Perfect Time to Learn or Upskill

Autumn is a season of renewal. Clients are prepping and will soon start booking appointments for the festive season - it’s a great time to update your skills before the busy season hits. Training now means you can implement new services and techniques while demand is high.

Our courses:

Our beginner and intermediate courses sit under The Rising Stars Training Programme, a space for beginners to thrive, combining fully comprehensive fundamental theory and practical training with personalised mentorship by industry leader Tracie Giles to give you the very best chance of entry-level success.

Beginners Training 

There are a number of fundamental beginners training course options to choose from within the Rising Stars Programme, including Baby Hyperrealism Brows, Microblading, Lip Blush, Eyeliner and Digital Brows Training. 

New for 2025: Our Baby Hyperrealism Brows training course, which is ideal for Artists with limited hairstroke experience. This is a simplified version of Hyperrealism with fewer strokes, lighter layering, and a more delicate finish. The perfect stepping stone before advancing to full Hyperrealism.⁠

Intermediate Training

The Rising Stars Programme offers a variety of intermediate courses to expand technicians' treatment offerings, fill in any gaps in technique and give them an edge in this competitive market. These courses include 3D Areola Tattooing, Scalp Tattooing and the Microblading to Digital Conversion Course, which is suitable for Artists who only offer Microblading and wish to learn Machine Brows.

A popular course for 2025/26: Melanin-Rich Lip Neutralisation Training, a private 1-2-1, hands-on 2-day training programme, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to confidently perform Melanin-Rich Lips treatments and achieve flawless colour and results every time!⁠

The private training is led by a world-class Permanent Makeup Artist from our sister brand Tracie Giles London who has been personally selected by Trace Giles herself to deliver the highest standard of education. 

Advanced Training

All advanced training, such as Masterclasses will still sit under the ID Liner brand, aligning with the ethos that this platform and the training we offer within it is for experienced Artists and advanced techniques - such as Masterclasses like our world-renowned Hyperrealism Brows Masterclass with @limitlesspmu.

VTCT Training

We’re proud to offer the VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Permanent Makeup, one of the highest internationally recognised qualifications in the PMU industry.

Whether you’ve trained with us before or are new to our academy, you can complete your Level 4 with us. For our graduates, it’s the natural next step. For artists trained elsewhere, it’s the opportunity to upgrade your credentials and align with the highest industry standards.

What is a VTCT Level 4?

This is a globally recognised, Ofqual-regulated qualification, placed at Level 4 on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) - equivalent to a higher education certificate or one year at college. It's the highest qualification in the PMU industry, giving you long-term credibility, broader industry recognition, and full compliance with current and future licensing and insurance requirements. 

Feature	VTCT Key Points
Regulation	Ofqual-regulated, Level 4 nationally recognised
Accessibility	Requires Level 3 in Anatomy and Physiology
Insurance & Licensing	Strong for council licensing, insurance, employment

Contact us!

Ready to invest in yourself this season? Whether you’re just beginning your journey or wanting to expand your skill set, our training programmes are designed to help you succeed.

Click here to get in touch with our dedicated training team - We’d love to answer your questions and help you find the perfect course!