— Day 1: Fundamentals & Foundational Techniques

Topics Covered:

1. Theory and Basics:

• Understanding machine and needle fundamentals: stroke length, voltage, torque, and needle types.

• Importance of hand placement, machine grip, and posture.

2. Healed Results Analysis:

• How different skin types and complexions heal.

• Adjusting techniques to cater to various skin types without compromising quality.

3. Practice: Hands-on latex practice focused on improving depth, hand speed, and consistency.

— Day 2: Complex Real-Life Case Studies

Topics Covered:

1. Case Study Mastery:

• Addressing challenges like extreme asymmetry, sensitive skin, and mature skin.

• Precision and care techniques to handle complex cases confidently.

2. Pigment Science:

• Choosing and mixing pigments for various skin tones and conditions

• Difference between organic and inorganic pigments, when to choose which

• Techniques to avoid ink pooling and ensure consistent results.

3. Advanced Techniques:

• Building a pixelated outline and refining soft transitions.

• Preventing patchiness and harsh lines in shading.

• Advance needle knowledge (soldering, textured needle etc)

4. Practice Mapping & Technique

Practice

• Hands-on experience with guidance from instructors.

• Focused training on mapping and symmetry for real-world applications.

— Day 3: Model Day

Topics Covered:

1. Hands-On Model Practice:

• Working with live models to perfect techniques.

• Addressing client-specific challenges in real time.

2. Customizing Techniques:

• Tailored focus on individual struggle areas (e.g., difficult skin types or precision issues).

• Feedback from instructors to refine artistry and confidence.

3. Signature American-European

Fusion Technique:

• A blend of styles for creating soft, natural, and long-lasting results.

• Detailed guidance on advanced strokes, blending, and finishing touches.

4. Final Touches:

• Post-procedure tips: photographing work, aftercare, and troubleshooting client concerns.

Additional Features:

• Online Resources: 20+ hours of complementary online training for post-class review and continued learning.

• Lifetime Support: Mentorship and shadowing opportunities to ensure ongoing growth.

• Certification: Provided upon successful completion of the course.

— Machine grip, hand placement – do’s and don’ts

— Machine fundamentals such as stroke length, voltage, torque/give, etc

— Needle theory and how to effectively use it to create proper soft pixels with minimal trauma

— Needle anatomy, needle diameter, needle taper, needle hang, needle bevel and how it affects the size of the pixels and ink flow

— Proper stretch (2 point, and 3 point) body positioning, posture and arm, elbow placement, how to position the client for maximum comfort and stability

— Choice of machine based on stroke length, whether you are light-handed or heavy-handed

— Pixel density – How the needle size, taper, length, and pressure affects the size of the pixels

— Properly taut stretch – light airy pressure to create softer pixels

— Overlapping at different percentages for different outcomes

— Shading fundamentals and common mistakes to avoid

— How to determine the correct needle hang based on the machine and the client’s skin

— How to achieve a pixelated outline and four common mistakes to avoid

— How to properly blend patchy spots

— Determining the proper depth

— Achieving perfect pixels (with proper needle angle, and movement)

— Focusing on achieving soft airy pixels

— Importance of paying attention to scratching sound, what it means

— Importance of consistent vibration

— Distance between each pixel, size of pixel per stroke, and distance between each stroke (with examples)

— Importance of matching hand speed to machine speed, what happens when we don’t (examples)

— Avoiding harsh landing on the skin, and abrupt takeoff

— How restrictive movement cause more trauma and how to avoid it

— Importance of 90-degree angle to the skin