A year ago today, I worked on my very first face. Actually, I had one model to myself and the other was shared with my classmate, so first face and a half, hah. It was day 3 of Browink’s Beginner Ombre Powder Brow Class.

I was so nervous to be working on an actual person. It was only 2 days prior that I first touched a machine. And today, I was going to have REAL SKIN a REAL FACE to map and tattoo! I stayed up till 2am the night before practicing on the skin pad. I did NOT want to mess up someone’s face. You can see the results in my previous post here. I was so thankful to have Tiffany watching me every step of the way.

My mom was my very first 100% solo procedure followed by 2 of my sorority sisters/best friends. And then I continued taking on clients at a discounted rate, spending $100/day to rent a bed in Tiffany’s studio. Sometimes, I lost money but most times I just about broke even. I needed to see my healed work, so I offered free touch ups. Free touchups were mostly where I “lost money” but my goal was to get as much practice on skin as I could. That’s the only way to get better. Practice. Practice on the skin pad AND practice on live models.

After a few weeks of renting daily, Tiff trusted me with the keys and provided a monthly rental rate. I was using the beds so often, so it made sense. A few months after that, we worked out a better structure.

I am now officially part of the Browink team.

The number one thing I want new artists to know, after I’ve done this for a year is this: there is NO WAY you could “make six figures” after taking one microblading/ombre/pmu class. NO WAY. And if you disagree with me, well then good for you with your money and glory. I’ve been seeing so many trainers advertising courses this way and I think it does nobody any good to keep this false narrative going.

I found way more artists, like me, who were far from that six figure mark and you know what? That’s the reality. Getting rich quick shouldn’t be the goal in getting into PMU. Getting GOOD, REAL GOOD is what I want to be and I am so thankful for all the support I’ve had to get where I am today.

Thank you to the over 80 faces and counting, who’ve trusted me and continue refer me to their friends and family. Love you all.

Cheers!