SofTap Academy
Hybrid permanent makeup training for brows, eyeliner, and lips; teaching artists to understand skin, pigment, and hand method PMU techniques.
This is not fast certification. This is skill-building.
Hybrid permanent makeup training for brows, eyeliner, and lips; teaching artists to understand skin, pigment, and hand method PMU techniques.
This is not fast certification. This is skill-building.


The next academy date begins on July 6th, 2026. Join us for our hybrid program to get certified.
Duration: 8 Weeks (Online)
Comprehensive training focused on eyebrow design, color selection, skin considerations, and SofTap application techniques.
Includes:
Duration: 4 Weeks (Online)
Focused training on lash enhancement and classic eyeliner techniques with emphasis on safety, precision, and tattooing technique.
Includes:
Duration: 4 Weeks (Online)
In-depth training on lip color, neutralization, shape correction, and SofTap lip techniques.
Includes:
Permanent makeup changes not only faces, but feelings. Much of the PMU industry prioritizes speed, shortcuts, and one-size-fits-all results.
That’s not who we are.
At SofTap, we train artists to work with their client's skin and natural look.
We teach you how to create cosmetic tattoos that look like they were always meant to be there: soft, natural, custom, and suited to every person who walks into your studio.
If you want to become the kind of artist who can look at any face - whether they are young or aging, smooth or textured, light or deep, natural or bold - and confidently design brows that honor that person…
You’re in the right place.
Our program works in 2 phases.
The first phase is a guided, weeks-long hybrid online experience that includes:
Once you complete and pass the first phase of the Academy, you can move onto the second phase which includes:
We intentionally slow the learning process so the information has time to absorb and skill has time to form.
This program is designed for:
If you’re here because you love the idea of changing someone’s confidence without changing who they are, you’ll fit right in.
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!
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.
No. The Academy is designed for beginners and cross-over artists.
No. You may enroll in brow, eyeliner, or lip training individually, or complete multiple tracks based on your goals.
For brand new artists, yes. Completion of the supervised apprenticeship is required for full certification.
Yes. SofTap pigments may be used with both machine and hand methods.
SofTap Academy - Free Info Session