Earthbound Training Center
ETC is a highly respected school of permanent makeup offering basic permanent makeup classes, as well as medical tattooing, and continuing and advanced education classes. All classes are a combination of individual study and hands-on procedures to guide you to a confident, successful experience.
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No prior experience needed.
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This is also a training program for estheticians, cosmetologists or beauty enthusiasts who want to learn how to increase their income potential by learning Permanent Makeup.
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Both the Softap and 3D Brows methods are taught.
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The Softap technique is practiced by thousands of professionals around the world. It is the most versatile and complete technique with the highest quality colors, needles and supplies.
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Please note: Microblading is not Softap, although done by hand. Brows, liner or lips being offered by electric pen are not Softap.
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All training and equipment is OSHA compliant.
Why Learn Softap?
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The Softap Method is a good basic introduction and training to Permanent Makeup
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Maximum control
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Gentle
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Fast healing time
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Minimal touch ups
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More natural results
Who Can Learn Permanent Make Up?
Anyone can learn Permanent Make Up; you do not need any special qualifications. However, you will need:
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A CURRENT Blood-borne Pathogens for Body Art Certificate (available online at ProTraining, the cost is about $19.95)
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Be over 18 years old
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A willingness to learn
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A steady hand
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Good vision (correctable to 20/20)
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Excellent organizational skills (we can help you)
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An appreciation for art
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A desire to help people
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A calm and patient personality
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LET US KNOW IF YOU RESIDE IN BRUNSWICK, NEW HANOVER OR PENDER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
ETC Classes
Travel + Train
If you are a salon owner in North Carolina or South Carolina and would like us to come to your salon to train, we are available for a class of two or more students. Contact for details.
North Carolina - South Carolina
Basic Training Class
Learn from a nationally accredited instructor using Softap colors and needles. Professionals specializing in this hand method use 100% disposable hand held tools to gently and delicately implant permanent color into the skin using the Softap hand method. This method is non-invasive, highly controlled, and produces the most natural look you will find in permanent makeup.
You will need 4 models.
Advanced Education
Advanced Education provides training in:
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Micro-blading Brows
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Scar camouflage,
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Areola (nipple) replacement
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Thinning hair camouflage
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A basic education course must be successfully completed in order to enroll into an advanced course.
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Advanced Education (must be certified with a basic education) is a 2 day class from $1000 to $2400 depending upon content.
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Class time and availability will be posted 3 months in advance.
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NOT ALL TRAINING IS THE SOFTAP METHOD
Beginning Microblading - 3D Brows
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4 day course with certificate of completion awarded at end.
Advanced Brow Corrections
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Available to all certified artists as a 2 day course.
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Correct faded colors, correcting blue, gray and pink brows. Correcting placement, spot removal with saline and corrective shading. Models needed for demonstration.
Advanced Medical Tattooing
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Upon completion, students will be awarded a 24 hour education certificate and a basic starter kit.
Advanced Lips by Machine
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2 day training. Upon completion, students will receive a 24 hour certificate.
Advanced Microblading
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2 days of advanced training.
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Upon completion students will be awarded with up to 16 hours of training in microblading.
Advanced Brow by Machine
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2 Day training in powder brows VS microbladed brows, brow placement and shape, getting even color, pens and products.
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ELECTRIC PEN NEEDED
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Must have 1 model.
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Certificate awarded upon completion.
Advanced Eyeliner by Machine
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2 Day training in placement, markings, electric pen setting and application. Know the difference between an eye enhancement and eye liner and know what to do with black!
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ELECTRIC PEN NEEDED
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Must have 2 models.
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Certificate awarded upon completion.
Advanced Saline Removal Clinic
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1 Day training in techniques of saline LIFT removal by hand method or electric pen method.
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ELECTRIC PEN NEEDED if using that method
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Certificate awarded upon completion.
Schedule
of Classes
2022
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Basic Training,
$5000
November 6-10, 2022
Wilmington, NC
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Basic Training,
$5000
December 4-8, 2022
Wilmington, NC
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