Nano Strokes & Shading Course

Our 4 day Machine Strokes and Shading course, taught by Carly Browness, is the ideal choice for starting your career on the right path. Micropigmentation (machine work) is the most effective method of permanent cosmetics. In this course we focus on the fundamentals of PMU, specializing in machine familiarity, sanitation, brow mapping and shaping, advanced brow patterning, color theory, understanding procedure steps from start to finish and much more.

This course provides each student with a full kit to take first 20 clients including rotary tattoo machine, universal needle cartridges, pigments, numbing creams and more. During the 4 days of extensive training, you will gain confidence by practicing on multiple different resources including other students, fake skin, and bananas. Our last and final day in class you will have the opportunity to work on a live model, under the supervision and guidance of your instructor. This will allow you to take all the material you have learned in class and apply it to your first brow client.

This course runs Monday- Thursday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. We require each student to complete a bloodborne pathogen test to earn a certificate in accordance with Salt Lake County regulation. Each student will be required to pass off a hands on procedure before machine strokes certification is secured.

4 Easy Steps To Become Nano Strokes Certified

Step 1

Step 2

Complete your immersive online course and the additional 4 days of in-person training.

Step 3

Test out your new skills on a live model to complete your certification.

Step 4

Start your new career as a professional permanent makeup artist.

Meet Your Instructor Carly Browness

Carly discovered her talent for making women feel beautiful and confident when she attended a cosmetology program at her local high school 18 years ago. After teaching permanent cosmetics, like lip blushing, for many years, Carly realized there was a need in the industry for an academy that offers all modalities of permanent cosmetics. Helping women feel beautiful inside and out is Carly’s passion; whether they are clients or students.

Nano Strokes FAQ

Q: Do you offer financing options for the nano strokes class?

A: We have financing options for as little as $184.72 a month with no late fees!

Q: Do I need any experience with permanent makeup to enroll?

A: No you don’t need any experience. This course is designed with the complete beginner in mind.

Q: How long does the nano strokes training take?

A: It only takes 4 days to complete the nano strokes course!

Q: Do I need any nano strokes supplies before I enroll?

A: We’ll provide everything you need to get certified as a nano strokes artist. You’ll go home with a goodie bag full of course-related materials and products.

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Student Testimonials

NPCA is the best! A little while back I took many of my certification courses at National Permanent Cosmetics Academy. Every class left me feeling confident that I had the knowledge and tools prepared to take on clients. All of the instructors are extremely talented artists and amazing teachers! If you’re interested in taking courses in microblading, machine (ombre/powder) brows, lip blush, spray tanning, teeth whitening, or any other class they offer- then you definitely need to go to NPCA. It can be hard to know who you can trust in the permanent makeup industry, but when I found NPCA, I knew I was in great hands! Now I run my own successful business thanks to their training and help.

I had such a great experience getting certified through NPCA! they helped me do some amazing work already and were there for me through it all. it was such a fun and knowledgeable course, i’m so excited i found a career that i’ll love so much. a special shout-out to Lexi! she is so amazing and went out of her way to make sure we all succeeded and felt proud of the work we did. she definitely made the experience so much better. thank you guys for everything(:

I love NPCA!! I took almost every class they offer. Lip Blush, microblading, tattoo removal, nano strokes & combo brows, eyeliner, social media/ video and photography, branding and business 101. I have had the best experience and have learned so much in every class! All of the instructors have so much knowledge and passion and really help you feel comfortable and confident so you can go out and start your career with confidence and lots of knowledge. I love that once you take the course you have access to the lessons online and can keep referring to that or reach out to the instructors for further help. Thank you Carly for putting together such an amazing academy!!