PMU FAQs & Info

OIPMU is Ohio’s 1st & only permanent makeup school to receive state approval by The Ohio State Board of Career Colleges & Schools (Registration #2273) to offer certificate level training programs. We are the only school in northeast Ohio area offering students an INCLUDED apprenticeship component after initial classroom training. Our apprenticeships are a standard component and required for successful program completion. We believe that students will be successfully equipped and prepared when they get hands on experience in a supportive environment. We do not require a leasing obligation for students to utilize our training space for bringing in clients after the program.

OIPMU is the only program in Cleveland, Ohio that has a curriculum that has been approved by the American Academy of Micropigmentation.

Your certificate is a real certificate recognized by the state of Ohio as a valid credential from a registered institution of higher learning. Find out why this is important here.

To support student success, OIPMU intentionally limits enrollment to just three students per cohort. This low student-to-instructor ratio allows for individualized instruction, personalized feedback, and hands-on guidance throughout both the training and apprenticeship portions of the program.

By providing each student with dedicated support and mentorship, we are able to focus on skill development, technique refinement, and competency-based learning—helping students build confidence and achieve proficiency more efficiently than in larger classroom settings.

Students will receive comprehensive training in Powder Ombré Brows and Nano Combo Brows, along with advanced techniques designed to improve efficiency, healed results, and client satisfaction.

Training Includes:

• Powder Ombré Brow Techniques 
• Nano Combo Brows (Machine Hair Strokes & Shading) 
• No-Numb Outlining Techniques (Pixelated & Solid Outlines) 
• String Mapping & Brow Design 
• Advanced Machine Control, Stretch, and Implantation Techniques 
• Larger Needle Configurations for Efficient Powder Brows 
• Borderless Brows Using the 3RL Technique for Softer Results and Reduced Trauma 
• Color Theory, Color Corrections & Brow Refreshes 
• Brow Cover-Up & Corrective Work 
• Consultation, Contraindications & Treatment Planning 
• Aftercare, Healing & Troubleshooting

Of course! You’ll receive a wireless PMU machine & pigment set, numbing plus all of the disposable supplies & needles you’ll need to complete 15+ clients. Our training kits are the best around. You will receive everything you need plus additional goodies in your kit as a bonus. You’ll also receive a training manual, additional guides as well as consent forms and body art exposure control plan that you'll need for licensing - already done for you.  

Advanced Permanent Brows Professional Program 

5 Day 100hr AAM Certification Program (In Class Hours)

Class begins at 11:00am and ends at 8:00pm.  

Permanent Brows Professional Program 

3 Day 50hr Program (In Class Hours)

Class begins at 11:45am and ends at 6:00pm. 

APPRENTICESHIP COMPONENT 

Clinical hours are completed as appointment only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays from 1:30pm-7pm.

Anyone passionate about starting a career in permanent makeup is welcome to apply! Whether you're new to the beauty industry or an experienced professional looking to expand your skills, our programs are designed to accommodate all levels of experience. 

Starting your journey is easy! Just call or text our admissions team at 216-200-8071. We are here to answer your questions, provide guidance, and help you take the first step toward a successful career in permanent makeup.