SofTap PMU Academy
Hybrid permanent makeup training in brows, eyeliner, and lips. Learn through live online instruction and guided practice, then build hands-on experience with a certified mentor.
Get Your PMU Training Done The Right Way
Developing strong skills in permanent makeup requires time.
SofTap Academy teaches artists to consider skin response, pigment, design, and then apply that knowledge through structured practice and mentor-supervised procedures.
Starting here is the first step towards certification.
How the Training Works
Our program works in 2 phases.
Phase 1: Remote Academy
Attend live Zoom sessions, complete the lessons and practice assignments, pass quizzes, evaluations, and final exam to earn your Certificate of Completion.
Phase 2: Mentor-Supervised Procedures
Complete at least 5 mentor-supervised procedures for each Academy track you take. State regulations may add further requirements. Full certification follows completion of your supervised sessions.
Who The SofTap Academy Is For
This program is designed for:
- Artists entering PMU who want to build real skill from day one
- Estheticians, cosmetologists, or beauty pros ready to expand into cosmetic tattooing
- Crossover training for microblading or machine artists who want add the SofTap hand method to their skill set
- Artists who want to tailor each procedure to their client's needs
If you’re here because you love the idea of changing someone’s confidence without changing who they are, you’ll fit right in.
Hands-On Apprenticeship
Already completed your training and ready for your supervised sessions?
It's time to pair you with your Mentor so you can complete your certification!
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the SofTap Academy different from other PMU training programs?
SofTap training focuses on fundamentals, not shortcuts.
We teach artists how skin responds to pressure, depth, and pigment so results are predictable, gentle, and long-lasting (on any face, not just instagram goddesses). Our program combines structured education with mentored hands-on training to build real skill, not just certification.
Do I need experience to enroll in the SofTap Academy?
No. The Academy is designed for beginners and cross-over artists.
Do I have to complete all three academies?
No. You may enroll in brow, eyeliner, or lip training individually, or complete multiple tracks based on your goals.
Is hands-on training required for certification?
For brand new artists, yes. Completion of the supervised apprenticeship is required for full certification.
Are SofTap pigments compatible with machine PMU?
Yes. SofTap pigments may be used with both machine and hand methods.
