Nano Brows Course Gold Coast — Hairstroke Brow Training
Overview
The Nano Brows Course at Artisan Training Academy is a face-to-face, one-on-one cosmetic tattoo training course delivered on the Gold Coast. Nano stroke brows are a machine-applied hairstroke technique that produces ultra-fine, natural-looking brow strokes using a single needle — most often described in the industry as a microblading alternative because it delivers a similar hairstroke result through a fundamentally different application method.
This course is offered as a non-accredited training course with two enrolment pathways: a 3-day pathway designed for those new to cosmetic tattooing (with HLTINF005 included), and a 2-day pathway for experienced PMU practitioners adding nano strokes to their existing service menu. Both pathways teach the same nano stroke design principles, three Artisan Signature Brow Patterns, and machine-applied hairstroke technique. The non-accredited pathway is the right fit for practitioners who want focused, technique-specific training. If you want the full nationally recognised qualification instead, see our Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing (SHB50321).
Key Outcome
By the end of the Nano Brows Course you’ll be able to confidently consult, design, map and apply machine-based nano stroke hairstroke brows — including the three Artisan Signature Brow Patterns (Unidirectional, Lateral-descending and Multilateral) — on live models, with the skin and infection-control knowledge required to operate safely in clinical practice.
Course Facts at a Glance
- Format: Face-to-face, one-on-one intensive training (Gold Coast)
- Pathways: 3-day (includes HLTINF005 and student kit) or 2-day (experienced practitioners)
- Accreditation: Non-accredited training course (Artisan Training Academy Certificate of Completion)
- Prerequisite (2-day pathway only): HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments
- Live models: 4 on the 3-day pathway, 3 on the 2-day pathway
- Fee: 3-day pathway $3,490 (HLTINF005 + kit included) · 2-day pathway $2,490 (technique only)
Skills You’ll Learn
The Nano Brows Course is built around the practical skills required to deliver machine-applied hairstroke brows in clinical practice. Across both pathways you’ll develop:
- Expert brow mapping, shaping and symmetry design
- Colour theory and pigment selection for hairstroke work, including skin tone and undertone matching
- Single-needle selection for nano hairstrokes — including 0.18mm (ultra-fine), 0.20mm (fine) and 0.25mm (standard) needle diameters and when to choose each
- Designing hair stroke patterns that suit individual client features and natural hair growth
- The three Artisan Signature Brow Patterns — Unidirectional, Lateral-descending and Multilateral flow
- Creating different types of strokes — including saturated and pixelated strokes — for texture and finish versatility
- Client consultation, contraindication screening and clinical record keeping
- Professional before-and-after photography for portfolio and marketing
- Infection control and hygiene practices for skin penetration treatments
- Aftercare advice, healing pattern expectations, and yearly maintenance touch-up technique
For the full range of brow tattoo training at Artisan, see our Brow Tattoo Courses hub.
Curriculum
The Nano Brows Course is structured around the practical workflow of delivering a nano stroke brow service — from client arrival to healed result. The same curriculum is taught across both pathways, with the 3-day version adding HLTINF005 infection-control training and an extra live model session.
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Module 1: Nano Strokes — Technique Foundations
- What nano strokes are: a single-needle, machine-applied PMU technique that implants pigment through micro-perforations
- How nano differs from microblading (machine vs blade, micro-perforations vs incisions)
- Why nano is described as a microblading alternative and how to position it honestly with clients
- Healing pattern expectations and yearly maintenance touch-up technique
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Module 2: Brow Mapping and Design
- Reading the face: bone structure, eye placement, natural hair growth direction
- Mapping for symmetry using callipers, pencils and brow measuring stickers
- Designing the brow shape to suit the client’s facial features and aesthetic preferences
- Pre-treatment client consultation and design approval workflow
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Module 3: Colour Theory and Pigment Selection
- Pigment chemistry basics for nano hairstroke work
- Skin tone and undertone assessment for accurate pigment matching
- Selecting pigments for desired healed outcome
- Mixing, layering and saturation principles for natural hairstroke results
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Module 4: Needle Selection for Nano Hairstrokes
- 0.18mm (ultra-fine nano) — for the finest, most delicate hairstrokes and clients with minimal natural brow hair
- 0.20mm (fine nano) — for balanced hairstroke detail with slightly more efficient pigment flow
- 0.25mm (standard nano) — the workhorse needle for most nano hairstroke applications
- When to use 3-point cartridges within a hybrid brow design (kit familiarisation)
- How needle choice affects stroke appearance, pigment saturation and healed result
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Module 5: The Three Artisan Signature Brow Patterns
- Unidirectional Flow — template strokes that flow in the direction of natural brow hair growth, with secondary, filler and head strokes layered to build a cohesive single-direction pattern
- Lateral-descending Flow — top and bottom template strokes built around a transitional spine, suitable for clients whose natural brow shape descends laterally
- Multilateral Flow — a more dimensional pattern that uses template, secondary, filler, top and head strokes to create flow with directional pull and arch character
- Selecting the right pattern for the client’s face, hair growth and aesthetic goals
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Module 6: Stroke Creation — Saturated and Pixelated
- Saturated strokes — building density and depth in a single hairstroke
- Pixelated strokes — layering pixels for an ultra-natural, airy hairstroke finish
- Stroke length, angle and spacing for natural-looking flow
- How to adapt stroke technique to different skin types
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Module 7: Client Consultation, Contraindications and Records
- Conducting a thorough consultation and managing client expectations
- Identifying contraindications that rule out nano stroke work
- Patch testing, consent forms and clinical record keeping
- Professional before-and-after photography for portfolio and marketing
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Module 8: Infection Control and Hygiene
- Skin penetration infection control principles
- Workstation setup, sterilisation and cross-contamination prevention
- 3-day pathway: completion of HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments as part of enrolment
- 2-day pathway: existing HLTINF005 must be held prior to enrolment
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Module 9: Aftercare, Healing and Maintenance
- Aftercare instructions for the first 14 days
- Typical healing patterns specific to nano hairstroke work
- Yearly maintenance touch-up technique to refresh stroke definition
- Managing client communication through the healing window
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Module 10: Live Model Practical
- Supervised practical application on live models — 4 models on the 3-day pathway, 3 models on the 2-day pathway
- Models sourced through Artisan’s working clinic where possible; students are welcome to bring suitable friends or family
- One-on-one trainer feedback on consultation, mapping, stroke execution and finishing
- Photography of all work for portfolio
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Delivery, Location, Inclusions & Certification
The Nano Brows Course is delivered face-to-face, one-on-one, at Artisan Training Academy on the Gold Coast. Students travel from across South-East Queensland, interstate and internationally to train with Carlye Pymble in our working clinic environment.
Course Inclusions — 3-Day Pathway
The 3-day pathway is designed for students new to cosmetic tattooing. It includes:
- HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments — the nationally recognised infection-control unit required to commence cosmetic tattooing in Australia, included free of charge
- Full Artisan student kit (see below)
- 1 day of structured theory and design practice
- 2 days of supervised practical work on 4 live models
- Ongoing post-course mentoring and student support
- 20% off all products in the Artisan online shop as an Artisan student
Course Inclusions — 2-Day Pathway
The 2-day pathway is for experienced PMU practitioners who already hold HLTINF005 and want to add nano stroke brows to their service menu. It includes:
- Half a day of structured theory and design practice
- 1.5 days of supervised practical work on 3 live models
- Ongoing post-course mentoring and student support
- 20% off all products in the Artisan online shop as an Artisan student
The 2-day pathway does not include HLTINF005 or the Artisan student kit — students are expected to bring their own equipment.
Student Kit — Included in the 3-Day Pathway
- Mast wireless PMU tattoo machine
- 1-point cartridge needles for nano hairstrokes
- 3-point cartridge needles for kit familiarisation and hybrid work
- Flexi curved colour wheel
- 3 x premium pigments
- Brow callipers and brow measuring face stickers
- Brow pencil and design pencils
- Practice mats
- Lip wands, microtips, mascara wands
- Pigment rings and pigment cups
- Artisan Cosmetic Tattoo Training Manual and Business Set-Up Guide
Prerequisites
The 3-day pathway has no prerequisites — HLTINF005 is included in the enrolment. The 2-day pathway requires a current HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments or SHBINF002 Maintain Infection Control. If you’re not sure which pathway is right for you, get in touch and we’ll help you decide.
Certification
The Nano Brows Course is a non-accredited training course. On successful completion students receive an Artisan Training Academy Certificate of Completion documenting the technique training delivered. 3-day pathway students additionally receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTINF005, which is nationally recognised under the AQF.
Training Location
All Nano Brows Course training is delivered at Artisan Training Academy in Worongary on the Gold Coast. We provide cosmetic tattoo training to students from across the Gold Coast and Brisbane regions, as well as students travelling from elsewhere in Queensland, interstate and overseas.
Looking for a different brow tattoo technique? See our Ultimate Brow Technique Course for our most comprehensive combination brow tattoo training.
Course FAQs
Is the Nano Brows Course nationally accredited?
The Nano Brows Course is a non-accredited training course focused on the specific technique of machine-applied nano stroke hairstroke brows. Students receive an Artisan Training Academy Certificate of Completion. The 3-day pathway additionally includes HLTINF005, which is nationally recognised. If you want a full nationally recognised qualification in cosmetic tattooing, see our Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing (SHB50321).
Do I need prior experience to enrol?
It depends on which pathway you choose. The 3-day pathway has no prior experience requirements and includes HLTINF005 — it’s suited to students new to cosmetic tattooing as well as career-changers from microblading or other beauty disciplines. The 2-day pathway is for experienced PMU practitioners who already hold HLTINF005 (or SHBINF002) and want to add nano stroke brows to their menu.
How long is the course and what does the schedule look like?
The 3-day pathway runs one day of theory and design followed by two full days of supervised practical work on 4 live models. The 2-day pathway runs half a day of theory followed by a day and a half of practical work on 3 live models. Both pathways are face-to-face, one-on-one with Carlye in our Gold Coast clinic. Dates can be booked consecutively or split out if you’d prefer practice time between training days.
How is the course delivered and how will I know I’m ready to practise?
The course is delivered one-on-one in a working clinic environment, which means every model session includes direct trainer feedback on consultation, mapping, stroke execution and finishing. There is no formal written or practical examination — instead, your trainer signs off the work as competent across the modules and live model sessions. You’ll leave the course with a complete portfolio of before-and-after work and ongoing access to post-course mentoring.
What’s included in the course fee?
The 3-day pathway at $3,490 includes HLTINF005, the full Artisan student kit (Mast wireless PMU machine, 1-point and 3-point cartridges, 3 premium pigments, brow design tools, practice mats and consumables), one-on-one training across all modules, 4 live model sessions, post-course mentoring and 20% off Artisan’s online shop. The 2-day pathway at $2,490 includes one-on-one training across all modules, 3 live model sessions, post-course mentoring and 20% off Artisan’s online shop — it does not include HLTINF005 or the student kit.
Where is the course delivered and what payment options are available?
All training is delivered at Artisan Training Academy in Worongary on the Gold Coast. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit secures your enrolment and dates, with the balance due one week before your first training day. We also offer payment plans through TLC (flexible terms up to 84 months, no deposit, no exit fees) — this is a popular option for career-changers funding their training. Apply online with TLC.
Fees, Payment Options & Enrolment
Course Fee — Two Pathways
- 1 day theory + design
- 2 days practical on 4 live models
- HLTINF005 nationally recognised infection-control unit included
- Full Artisan student kit (Mast wireless PMU machine, cartridges, pigments, design tools)
- Post-course mentoring and student support
- 20% off Artisan online shop
- Half day theory + design
- 1.5 days practical on 3 live models
- Existing HLTINF005 (or SHBINF002) required prior to enrolment
- Bring your own equipment (no kit included)
- Post-course mentoring and student support
- 20% off Artisan online shop
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit secures your enrolment and books your training dates. Click the Pay Deposit button at the top of the page to get started. The balance is finalised one week prior to your start date.
We also offer payment plans through TLC.
- Flexible repayments up to 84 months
- From around $40 per week (based on a 60-month plan on the 3-day pathway)
- No deposit required
- Pay it off early with no exit fees
- Lowest rates for education
- Efficient application and approval process
A quick tip on the finance: if you’re currently changing careers and not employed, the maximum TLC will lend is $5,000 — no worries, the balance can be arranged directly with us. Students love this option because it’s straightforward and stress-free, getting them on the path to their career goals sooner.
You can apply online with TLC to start the process.
How to Enrol
To secure your spot in the Nano Brows Course, get in touch:
- Email: info@artisantrainingacademy.com
- Phone: 0422 624 966
- Or use the Enrol Now button at the top of the page to start your registration
Nano Brows Course — Upcoming Dates
The Nano Brows Course is delivered one-on-one, so dates are flexible. Below are our scheduled 3-day intakes — if you need different dates or want to split your training days for practice time in between, just let us know.
- Monday 6th July – Wednesday 8th July 2026
- Monday 20th July – Wednesday 22nd July 2026
- Monday 3rd August – Wednesday 5th August 2026
- Monday 17th August – Wednesday 19th August 2026
- Monday 31st August – Wednesday 2nd September 2026
- Monday 14th September – Wednesday 16th September 2026
- Monday 28th September – Wednesday 30th September 2026
- Monday 12th October – Wednesday 14th October 2026
- Monday 26th October – Wednesday 28th October 2026
- Monday 9th November – Wednesday 11th November 2026
- Monday 23rd November – Wednesday 25th November 2026
- Monday 7th December – Wednesday 9th December 2026
See all upcoming intakes on our Academic Calendar.