In our Powder Brow Training Course, you’ll add a new permanent makeup skill to your toolbelt.
Powder Brows (also known as Ombre brows, microshading, powder shading, etc.) is one of the most versatile forms of brow makeup since it can be used on nearly all skin types and Fitzpatrick levels.
This technique also gives you the ability to perform “combo brows”– a combination of powder brows and microblading.
Adding the Powder Brow technique to your arsenal will allow you to help a greater number of women —who otherwise may not be good candidates for microblading— feel good about their brows.
Since machine work is incredibly different than microblading with a manual tool, this course combines two classes: INTRODUCTION TO MACHINE TATTOOING and POWDER BROW FUNDAMENTAL TECHNIQUES. You’ll learn how a machine works, basic setup, cartridge selection, power supply options as well as all of the stroke patterns to perform the five most popular types of powder brows.
There are two options to learn Powder Brows
Course Details
Description & Costs
OPTION 1:
3-Day Intro to Brows + Powder Brow Fundamentals Training
This 3-day training is the perfect choice if you are just starting in permanent makeup or do not have any brow/microblading experience.
Duration: Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 6pm
$2,997
3-Day Training Includes:
*27 hours of hands-on, in-person instruction from Shannon Housley
*BBP /First Aid certification
*PMU tattoo machine pen
*Brow pigment set, anesthetics, and mapping/accessory kit worth over $500
Day 1 (Friday)
Contraindications & ideal skin types for powder brows
Client consultations
Brow mapping made simple
Designing brows to compliment different face & brow shapes
Hands-on brow mapping application
Color theory and selecting brow pigments
The business of brows
Hit the ground running with proven marketing & business growth strategies
Day 2 (Saturday)
Machine Fundamentals
Anesthetics
Pendulum and whip shading techniques
5 types of powder brows
Needle cartridges and needle selection
Hands-on powder brow practice
Demo model done by Shannon Housley
Day 3 (Sunday)
Clinical day with live models
OPTION 2:
2-Day Powder Brow Fundamentals Training
Pre-Requisites REQUIRED:
- Microblading Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP) Certification
- First Aid Certification
- 3 month’s Microblading Experience
$1,997
Duration: Saturday & Sunday, 9am – 6pm
**You must be proficient with client consultations, color selection and mapping brows. You also must have 3 months Microblading experience, a Bloodborne Pathogens and First Aid certification in order to take this 2-day training. We will verify experience and credentials**
2-Day Training Includes:
*PMU tattoo machine pen
*18 hours of hands-on, in-person instruction from Shannon Housley
Day 1 (Saturday)
Machine Fundamentals
Anesthetics
Techniques: Pendulum and whip shading
5 types of powder brows
Needle cartridges and needle selection
Hands-on powder brow practice
Demo model done by Shannon Housley
Day 2 (Sunday)
Clinical day with live models
Small Class Sizes
Hands-On Learning
Your in-person learning consists of both classroom lectures and hands-on work. We’ll cover essential topics and Shannon is there to answer all your questions along the way.
Other brow training academies are packed with 8-10 students. We believe that’s too many for individualized attention. We guarantee a small class size of four students or less, so you’ll get the most out of your time with us.
You’ll have access to everything you need: lectures, hands-on training, and a live powder brow model. Shannon will be right next to you for guidance.
Post-class support is key for success. You’ll have access to an online Facebook community of permanent makeup artists trained by Shannon to ask questions and bounce ideas off of.
Come join our next Powder Brow Fundamentals Course at our beautiful cosmetic/medical tattooing studio and training facility located in downtown historic Sharonville.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR POWDER BROWS!
In both the 2-day and 3-day options, we’ll cover:
*Pigment color selection
*Powder brows step-by-step
*Challenges and solutions for working with common skin types
*The secret to soft powder brow edges
*Proper needle size, configuration and brand selection
*Correct pressure and needle depth
*Best hand strokes for powder brows
*How to combine output, stroke, and hand speed
*And much, much more!
TUITION:
3-Day Training (No pre-requisites required) $2,997
2-Day Training (Pre-requisites required*) $1,997
A $500 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit required to reserve your seat. Balance due 14 days prior to class.
DISCOUNT: All previous Housley Institute Academy Students receive 10% OFF.
*PREREQUISITE REQUIRED To register for the 2-Day Powder Brow Fundamentals training, you must have at least 3 months of microblading experience. Proof of Microblading Training certificate is required as well as Bloodborne Pathogens and First Aid certifications.
Both Options Include:
**A PMU tattoo machine pen
**Powder Brow Theory Instruction
**Introduction to Machine Tattooing
**Comprehensive Training Manual
**Live-Model Practice
**All In-Class Training Supplies
**Certificate Of Completion
**Lunch/Refreshments
**Pictures and videos of you working on your live model so you can build credibility and promote your newly acquired skills on social media
We provide standard membrane needle cartridges and all of the supplies for the day of class. If your machine does not take standard cartridges, you will need to supply your own.
Space is limited to a maximum of 4 students.
Note: This class does not include Microblading instruction
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Training Dates
Upcoming Powder Brow Classes
2025 Training Schedule
May 2 – 4, 2025
August 8 – 10, 2025
October 31 – November 2, 2025
This is the final Powder Brow Fundamentals training until 2026.
Registration Deadline: is 14 days prior to the first day of class.
Deposit: $500
This deposit is a nonrefundable / nontransferable $500 deposit. It’s required to reserve your seat in the training session. This deposit is deducted from the total amount due. Balance due 14 days prior to first day of class.
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100% Refresher Guarantee
If for any reason during the first 24 months after you completed your course you need a little extra support, you may re-attend the same course free of charge*.
It’s easy. Simply schedule a seat in training during the first 24 months after your initial training and audit the entire class session at no cost.
You won’t find any other training academies offering this kind of support at no charge, but at Housley Institute, we truly want you to succeed!
*Refresher guarantee does not include meals, supplies, take-home kits, or working on live models.
