ADVANCED
COSMETIC
TECHNIQUES
Master permanent makeup for eyes, brows, and lips, plus advanced lash techniques with instruction from licensed esthetic professionals.
What you will do:
What the numbers say:
88%
Unique Training. Transformative Results.
The Advanced Cosmetic Techniques program builds on your existing license and expands your professional capabilities.
Eyes · Brows · Lips · Pigment Theory · Safety & Sanitation · Client Consultation
Students master permanent makeup application to eyes, brows, lips, covering pigment selection, mapping and measurement, proper technique, healing protocols, and touch-up procedures.
★ PREREQUISITE | Possess a current license in at least one of the following disciplines: Esthetics, General Cosmetology, or Cosmetology Teacher as issued by their state of residency.
Ten weeks.
three nights.
Advanced Cosmetic Techniques.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of permanent make-up and offer PMU services to the public.
- Describe the proper techniques and safety measures for all permanent make-up procedures.
- Discuss marketing and employment techniques of the permanent make-up industry.
Advanced Eyelash Techniques.
- Apply the proper techniques and safety measures for lash application.
- Apply eyelash fillers and sets of various types and styles.
Skills you’ll walk out with:
Eight skills you will carry from this program, across permanent makeup and lash techniques, before your first paying client.
Apply permanent makeup to eyes, brows, and lips with professional technique and precision
The program covers full application from pigment selection through healed results, including mapping, technique, and touch-up protocols for each area.
Execute classic and volume lash extension sets safely and skillfully
Students train on lash application techniques including isolation, adhesive selection, lash filler sets, and safe removal. The full lash service menu.
Implement proper safety and sanitation for all permanent cosmetic procedures
Bloodborne pathogen standards, barrier protocols, and sanitation requirements are embedded in both courses (this is non-negotiable in permanent cosmetics).
Conduct client consultations and assess contraindications before every service
Understanding contraindications, such as skin conditions, medications, allergies, protects both client and technician. Covered thoroughly in both courses.
Use brow mapping and measurement tools for symmetrical, personalized design
Apply lash filler sets in various types and styles to match client preferences
From natural to dramatic, students learn to assess client eye shape and lifestyle, then select and apply the appropriate lash style.
Market permanent makeup and lash services to grow a client base or launch a studio
The program covers self-employment fundamentals such as pricing, social media, and client retention for those adding services or starting their own business.
Add high-demand services to an existing esthetics or cosmetology practice immediately
Graduates walk out with two new service categories, permanent makeup and lash extensions, that command premium pricing in any salon or spa setting.
How long does the Advanced Cosmetic Techniques program take to complete?
The program, broken down.
The ACT program covers permanent makeup and advanced lash techniques with classroom instruction, demonstrations, case studies, and hands-on practicals throughout.
PERMANENT MAKEUP FOUNDATIONS
Pigment Theory · Color Selection · Brow Mapping · Equipment Setup · Bloodborne Pathogen Standards · Sanitation Protocols
EYES & EYELINER
Upper and Lower Eyeliner Application · Shading and Blending Techniques · Healing Timeline · Touch-Up Protocols · Client Prep
BROWS & LIP BLUSH
Brow Mapping and Measurement · Microblading · Ombre Powder Brows · Lip Blush Application · Color Theory for Skin Tones
ADVANCED LASH TECHNIQUES
Classic Lash Application · Volume Sets · Lash Fillers · Adhesive Selection · Isolation Technique · Safe Lash Removal
CLIENT CARE & SAFETY
Contraindications Assessment · Pre-Service Consultation · Aftercare Education · Record Keeping · Allergy Protocols
BUSINESS & MARKETING
Self-Employment Fundamentals · Pricing Services · Social Media Strategy · Client Retention · Studio Launch Basics
Hands-on from day one.
Every technique is practiced in a supervised setting, on practice skins and live models, so your first paying client is never your first time performing the service.
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Where the career takes you.
Permanent makeup and lash extension services are among the fastest-growing segments in the beauty industry and clients actively seek licensed technicians.
GROWING
Alumni spotlight.
“I was booked solid my first month out of school. DEC gave me the clinical hours and the confidence to walk in ready to work.”
KAYLA M.
Advanced Cosmetic Techniques · Diploma · 2024
“I opened my own studio fourteen months after graduation. Salon Management taught me the books — Redken training got me the brand.”
BRIANNA S.
Walk out skilled.
PERMANENT MAKEUP CERTIFICATE
Demonstrates mastery of permanent makeup application to eyes, brows, and lips recognized by salons, med spas, and studios.
ADVANCED LASH TECHNIQUES CERTIFICATE
Covers classic and volume lash extension application required proficiency for employment as a lash technician.
SAFETY & SANITATION
Bloodborne pathogen and sanitation protocols embedded in both courses, industry and state board standard.
LICENSED PREREQUISITE REQUIRED
DIPLOMA PROGRAM
Diploma awarded upon successful completion of both ACT courses recognized by hiring employers in the region.
Who’s teaching you.
TRISHA KINDERMANN
- Program Director & Instructor
Licensed Esthetician
Skin Care & Esthetician Program · Rizzieri Aveda School for Beauty and Wellness
As a practicing esthetician and permanent makeup artist, Trisha has also owned and managed Citrinity Skin, an esthetics and permanent makeup spa, for over 10 years and has provided professional education to beauty practitioners on leading skincare products, treatment protocols, and advanced esthetic solutions.
You asked.We answered.
What are the admission requirements for this program?
A prospective student seeking admission to the Advanced Cosmetic Techniques Program must:
- Be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Development (GED) Diploma or recognized equivalency certificate.
- Complete an application form and pay a one-time application fee ($50.00) and one-time registration fee ($100.00).
- Request an official high school transcript be sent directly to the Admissions Department.
- Successfully complete the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Examination with a minimum score of 17.
- Sign an Enrollment Agreement.
- Possess a current license in at least one of the following disciplines: Esthetics, General Cosmetology or Cosmetology Teacher as issued by their state of residency.
How long is the program and what is the schedule?
- Length: 10 weeks/1 instructional period
- Classes typically held Monday-Wednesday (on-ground)
- All classes in the Advanced Cosmetic Techniques Program are scheduled weekday evenings, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and run for 10 weeks. Students attend three evenings per week, for a total of 15 hours per week.
Is financial aid available?
Yes, financial aid is available to those who qualify. Funding options may include private financing options, Veterans’ Education Benefits, agency-sponsored funding (e.g. Office of Vocational Rehabilitation), and external scholarships.
What will I be able to do after I graduate?
Specialized training in permanent makeup and lash artistry provides graduates with niche, high-demand skills in advanced cosmetic enhancement. Career opportunities include:
- Permanent Makeup Artist
- Cosmetic Tattoo Artist
- Microblading and Brow Specialist
- Permanent Eyeliner and Lip Blush Artist
- Lash Extension Artist
- Lash and Brow Specialist
- Medical Spa Cosmetic Specialist
- Beauty Studio Professional
- Independent Beauty Professional
- Cosmetic Enhancement Business Owner
What does a typical class day look like?
Class days vary by course and topic. Some days focus on theory-based classroom learning, while others emphasize hands-on practice and studio experiences to build real-world skills.
Do I need a cosmetology or esthetics license before I can enroll?
Yes. Because the Advanced Cosmetic Techniques (ACT) Program covers advanced, specialized skills, all applicants must possess a current, valid license in at least one of the following disciplines issued by their state of residency: Esthetics, General Cosmetology, or Cosmetology Teacher.
While you’re here:
Other Beauty & Wellness paths that complement the cosmetics profession:
ESTHETICS PROGRAM.
Spa skincare, facials, and waxing: licensed in four months and into a treatment room.
ESTHETICIAN
+ NAIL TECH.
Train in skincare and nail services, then graduate prepared for two Pennsylvania licenses.
Can I take both programs at DEC?
YOUR NEXT
service awaits.
