Ombré Brow Course
Course Overview
The Ombré Brow Course at Artisan Training Academy is an intensive three-day cosmetic tattoo training program that teaches you the ombré brow technique — a soft, gradient, powder brow effect created with a cosmetic tattoo machine. Delivered one-on-one at our Gold Coast training studio in Worongary, the course covers everything from brow mapping and pigment selection through to the practical application of the technique on live clients.
Whether you’re starting your cosmetic tattoo career, a Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing student adding ombré to your repertoire, or an established PMU artist expanding into the powder brow technique, this course is structured to take you from theory into confident, hands-on practice. You’ll complete the course ready to begin offering ombré brow services to your own clients.
Key Outcome
Complete a 3-day one-on-one ombré brow training and finish the course confident in performing the ombré (powder brow) cosmetic tattoo technique on real clients, with a full professional student kit and ongoing trainer support.
Course Facts at a Glance
- Course type: Non-accredited specialist technique training course
- Delivery: 3-day intensive, in-person, one-on-one
- Location: Artisan Training Academy, Worongary, Gold Coast
- Prerequisite: HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments (included free of charge if you don’t already hold it)
- Practical: Synthetic skin practice plus 4 live model treatments
- Equipment included: Mast Wireless Tattoo Machine and full student kit
- Fee: $3,490 (TLC Finance payment plans available)
Skills You’ll Learn
The Ombré Brow Course builds the full skill set needed to perform the ombré (also known as powder brow) cosmetic tattoo technique safely and professionally. By the end of the three days you’ll be able to:
- Map and design ombré brows tailored to each client’s facial structure and features
- Apply colour theory and select the right pigments for different skin tones and undertones
- Choose the correct needle configurations for soft pixelated and powdered shading effects
- Execute the ombré brow technique to create gradient, powder-brow style results
- Conduct thorough client consultations, identify contraindications and maintain accurate records
- Photograph before and after results professionally for portfolio and client records
- Apply infection control and hygiene practices required for skin penetration work
- Provide complete aftercare guidance and manage healing and touch-up appointments
This course is one of several brow-focused training options at Artisan Training Academy. To compare ombré with hairstroke and nano techniques, visit our brow tattoo courses hub.
Curriculum
The course is structured to take you progressively from theory and design through to live model practice. Each module combines focused instruction from your trainer with hands-on application, so the techniques are embedded properly before you move on.
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Module 1: Foundations of Cosmetic Tattooing and the Ombré Brow Technique
- What the ombré brow technique is and how it differs from hairstroke, nano and combination brow methods
- Powder brow terminology and where the ombré technique sits within the cosmetic tattoo industry
- Skin anatomy as it relates to pigment placement and healing
- Realistic outcomes — what an ombré brow result looks like fresh, healed, and at touch-up
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Module 2: Brow Mapping and Design
- Reading facial structure, symmetry and bone position to plan brow placement
- Using callipers, measuring stickers and pencils to map symmetrical brow shapes
- Designing a brow shape that suits the client’s face and matches their expectations
- Adjusting design for clients with sparse, asymmetrical or previously tattooed brows
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Module 3: Colour Theory and Pigment Selection
- How pigment colours behave in different skin tones and undertones
- Selecting pigments for the desired ombré shading effect — soft, medium or bold
- Mixing and modifying pigments for client-specific results
- Anticipating how colour will heal and fade over time
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Module 4: Equipment, Needles and Machine Technique
- Using the Mast Wireless Tattoo Machine — setup, settings and handling
- Needle cartridge selection — 1-point and 3-point cartridges and when to use each
- Machine angle, speed, depth and pressure for ombré shading
- Creating the soft pixelated front, mid and tail gradient that defines the ombré look
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Module 5: Client Consultation, Contraindications and Record Keeping
- Conducting a professional client consultation and managing expectations
- Identifying contraindications and when to decline or refer a client
- Patch testing and informed consent
- Maintaining accurate client records, photographs and treatment notes
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Module 6: Infection Control and Skin Penetration Hygiene
- Setting up a clean and compliant cosmetic tattoo workstation
- PPE, single-use items, sharps handling and waste disposal
- How the principles from HLTINF005 apply to live client work
- Maintaining infection prevention standards from setup through to clean-down
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Module 7: Practical Application — Synthetic Skin and Live Models
- Practising mapping, needle handling and shading on synthetic skin
- Performing the ombré brow technique on 4 live models across the 3 days
- Real-time feedback and correction from your trainer during each treatment
- Client communication, comfort and reassurance during the procedure
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Module 8: Photography, Aftercare and Touch-Ups
- Taking professional before, immediately after and healed result photographs
- Lighting, angle and background considerations for portfolio-quality images
- Providing clear aftercare instructions and managing the healing process
- Scheduling and performing the 6-8 week touch-up appointment
Delivery, Location, Inclusions & Certification
The Ombré Brow Course is delivered as a one-on-one three-day intensive at the Artisan Training Academy studio in Worongary on the Gold Coast. You’ll work directly with your trainer for the full duration of the course, which means the pace and emphasis can be tailored to your existing skill level.
Students travel to Artisan from across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, regional Queensland and interstate to complete this course. We’re flexible with scheduling — if the standard date options below don’t work for you, contact us and we’ll arrange dates that do.
Course inclusions
Your $3,490 enrolment includes everything you need to leave the course ready to work:
- Mast Wireless Tattoo Machine
- 3-point and 1-point needle cartridges
- Three premium pigments (top-of-the-range professional brands)
- Flexi curved colour wheel
- Brow callipers, brow pencil and brow measuring face stickers
- Practice mats, microtips, mascara wands, lip wands
- Pigment rings and pigment cups
- Cosmetic Tattoo training manual and business set-up guide
- Hardcopy learner guide and advanced design book
- HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments — included free of charge if you don’t already hold this nationally recognised unit
- Ongoing trainer support and mentoring after the course
- 20% off all products from our online shop as an Artisan student
Prerequisites
You must hold HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments before commencing the practical component of this course. HLTINF005 is the nationally recognised infection control unit required to perform skin penetration work in Australia. As an RTO (provider number 46085), we deliver HLTINF005 in-house, and it’s included free of charge for any Ombré Brow Course student who doesn’t already hold the unit. No prior cosmetic tattoo experience is required.
Certification
On completion of the Ombré Brow Course you’ll receive an Artisan Training Academy Certificate of Completion for the ombré brow cosmetic tattoo technique. This is a non-accredited training course, which means the certificate is not a nationally recognised qualification — for nationally recognised cosmetic tattoo training, see our Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing (SHB50321).
Training location
All training is delivered in-person at the Artisan Training Academy studio in Worongary on the Gold Coast. The studio is a working clinic environment, which means you’ll be learning in the same kind of setting you’ll eventually work in. If you want to combine ombré with a hairstroke technique to offer combination brows, the Nano Stroke Brows Course is the natural next step.
Course FAQs
Is the Ombré Brow Course accredited?
No — this is a non-accredited specialist technique training course. You’ll receive an Artisan Training Academy Certificate of Completion, but the course itself is not a nationally recognised qualification. If you’re looking for nationally recognised cosmetic tattoo training, our Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing (SHB50321) is the accredited pathway and covers ombré brow as one of several techniques within the full qualification.
Do I need any prior cosmetic tattoo experience to enrol?
No prior cosmetic tattoo experience is required, but you do need to hold HLTINF005 Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments before the practical component begins. If you don’t already hold HLTINF005, it’s included free of charge as part of your enrolment — we’ll deliver it to you as an RTO before your practical training days. The course is suitable for newcomers to cosmetic tattooing, Diploma of Cosmetic Tattooing students, and existing PMU artists adding ombré brow to their service menu.
How long is the course and how is it delivered?
The Ombré Brow Course is a 3-day intensive delivered one-on-one in-person at our Worongary studio on the Gold Coast. Days can be run consecutively or broken up across multiple weeks, depending on what works for your schedule and gives you time to practice between training days. We’re flexible with dates — if the standard options don’t suit you, contact us and we’ll arrange alternatives.
What’s included in the $3,490 course fee?
The fee covers all 3 days of one-on-one training with your lead trainer, a complete professional student kit (including the Mast Wireless Tattoo Machine, needle cartridges and three premium pigments), all course materials including the learner guide and design book, HLTINF005 if required, ongoing trainer support after the course, and a 20% student discount on all products from our online shop. Live models are arranged through our working clinic where possible.
Where is the training delivered and what payment options are available?
Training is delivered in-person at Artisan Training Academy in Worongary, Gold Coast. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit secures your enrolment and dates, with the balance due one week before your start date. We also offer flexible payment plans through TLC Finance — up to 84 months with no deposit and no early-exit fees. Apply online with TLC Finance to see what repayments would look like for your situation.
Can I work on paying clients after completing the course?
Yes — the course is structured to take you from theory through to performing the ombré brow technique on 4 live models during the 3 days, so you’ll finish the course ready to begin offering the service to your own clients. You’ll also have ongoing access to trainer support after the course, which means if questions come up once you’re working with clients you can come back to us for guidance.
Fees, Payment Options & Enrolment
Course fee
The Ombré Brow Course fee is $3,490. This is the all-inclusive price covering the full 3 days of one-on-one training, the complete student kit, all course materials, HLTINF005 if you need it, ongoing trainer support, and the 20% Artisan student product discount.
Fee schedule
A $1,000 non-refundable deposit secures your enrolment and locks in your training dates. The remaining $2,490 balance is due one week before your course start date.
Payment plans with TLC Finance
We’ve partnered with TLC Finance to offer flexible payment plans designed specifically for education:
- Repayment terms up to 84 months
- Weekly payments from around $40 based on a 60-month plan
- No deposit required for finance applications
- No exit fees for early repayment
- Competitive rates designed for education and training
- Fast online application and approval process
If you’re changing careers and currently unemployed, the maximum TLC will lend is $5,000 — the remaining balance can be arranged directly with us.
Apply online with TLC Finance to start your application.
How to enrol
To secure your place in the Ombré Brow Course, click the Enrol Now button at the top of this page and complete the enrolment form, or call 0422 624 966 to speak with us directly. To pay your deposit, click the Pay Deposit button to access our secure payment gateway.
Course Dates
The Ombré Brow Masterclass runs as a 3-day one-on-one intensive. You can choose any of the dates below, and we’re happy to break the 3 days up so you have practice time in between sessions. If different dates suit you better, get in touch — we’re flexible with scheduling.
- 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
For the full calendar of intakes across all Artisan courses, see our Academic Calendar.