Back to: Online Microblading Training Course http://hobacademy.net/hobintro.wav Introduction to HOB Academy    Hello! Welcome to the HOB Academy online training certification for eyebrow microblading. Congratulations on taking the first step in your goal to become a certified microblade technician. My name is Dee and I will be your instructor helping you along the way. This […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseWho Can Perform Microblading? So, Who exactly can perform microblading?   The answer to this question can vary from state to state and even county to county. You must check in the county of the salon that you will perform your microblading service. You can check with The Health Department […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training Course  Section 1 Introduction to Microblading Lesson 1 – History of Brow Grooming Would you be surprised to know that eyebrow shaping and contouring has been popular in times as early as ancient Egypt? Queen Nefertiti was depicted in statues and pictures depicting her with very manicured and arched eyebrows. […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 2 – What is Microblading? What is microblading and how does it differ from traditional tattoo methods? Microblading is an expert technique similar to tattooing. It creates feather like hair strokes on the brow to reconstruct, define, cover gaps, or fill-in brows. In order to understand microblading you must […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 3 – Types of Microblading We will discuss 5 different types of microblading in this lesson. It is important to know the different look that each type of microblade technique offers. Remember, with microblading or eyebrow embroidery you can create very natural looking brows with hair like strokes and […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseSection 2 The Appointments & Consultation Lesson 1 – Good Candidate Screening In this lesson we will discuss how to determine who is a good candidate to receive this service. There are some skin types, diseases, and life style decisions that can impact the out come of the treatment as […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 2 – Your Appointments Typically it takes two appointments to complete a brow service for microblading. More appointments may be needed. Clients that have oilier skin are at risk of needing more appointments to treat and maintain their brows. The rate of fading and disappearance depends on the skin […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training Course http://hobacademy.net/video/Lesson2Part2TheAppointments.mp4 Lesson 3 – Practice Engaging With Your Client Exercise:   View the following Client Consultation Video Write down 9 questions that you would ask during a client consultation. After watching the experience of client consultation, think about how you would choose to engage with the clients. Also think about […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training Course http://hobacademy.net/video/Lesson3Part2OSHATrainingVideo.mp4 Section 3 Lesson 1 – OSHA Training Video After watching the video, continue to the NEXT LESSON Previous Lesson Practice Engaging with Clients Next Lesson Bloodborne Pathogens

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 3 – Bloodborne Pathogens Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms (bacteria, parasites, viruses, fungi, etc.) in human blood that can cause disease in humans include not limited to: hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). How bloodborne pathogens are spread: Bloodborne Pathogens are spread primarily through: […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 2 – OSHA Regulations It is important that you educate yourself on bloodborne pathogen exposure. It is imperative for anyone that is likely to be exposed to potentially infectious bodily fluids to understand the risk in being exposed, how to prevent exposure, and what to do if exposed. In […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 4 – Aseptic & Cleaning Techniques   To protect patients from harmful bacteria and other pathogens during medical procedures, healthcare providers use aseptic technique. Microbladers that adapt to the aseptic technique helps prevent the spread of pathogens that cause infection. According to The Joint Commission, there are four chief […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseSection 4 – Anesthetics Lesson 1 – What is an Anesthetic?   An anesthetic is a substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness. With the aid of an anesthetic, people can undergo surgery without pain. There are 3 types of anesthetics used on patients. Here we will learn about the […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training Course http://hobacademy.net/video/Lesson4Part1.mp4 Lesson 2 – How to Apply Anesthesia Video After watching the video, continue to the NEXT LESSON Previous Lesson What is an Anesthetic? Next Lesson Steps to Apply Numbing Cream

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 3 – The Steps to Apply Numbing Cream.   These are the steps you are generally going to take when applying numbing cream. Also, be advised to always follow the manufacturers directions when using a numbing cream. Step 1. Observe the clients skin around the brow area. Check for […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 4 – Practice Applying the Anesthesia   In this part of the lesson you will need the items listed out of your kit. Set these items out on a clean napkin/paper towel/towel. Have these items ready and available for the next step. Please take a picture of your setup […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 1 – Face Shape   People come in many different shapes, colors, and sizes and so do faces. A person’s face shape is a huge determining factor in shaping brows. It is important as a microblader to be able to identify each face shape. The brow that is created […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 2 – The Parts of an Eyebrow   Eyebrow hair serves us many important biologic and aesthetic functions. Here you will learn about the different parts of the eyebrow. Standing in front of a mirror, identify each part on your own eyebrows. 1. The brow head, starts from the […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 3 – Face Mapping “Pre-Drawing”   Take a moment to think about the first things that you notice about a person’s face? Is it their eyes? Maybe it is the mouth? The face is constructed of several components. In the picture notice the placement of the hairline compared to […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 4 – Grooming the Brow   When you are working on clients it may be necessary to groom the eyebrow. Most technicians prefer their clients stop getting their eyebrows groomed weeks before their visit. An eyebrow razor, brow scissors, and tweezers will be necessary in order to groom. Your […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 5 -Face Mapping Video You will get to watch a video demonstration of face mapping to create the perfect brows. After watching the video you will have the importunity to practice on yourself or a model. Proceed to the NEXT LESSON Previous Lesson Grooming the Brow Next Lesson Face Mapping Practice […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 6 – Face Mapping Practice Exercise   You will need the following items from your kit: clean gloves micro applicator brush numbing cream tube plastic cover wrap WP Pencil caliper alcohol wipes * Set your items out to be ready and available on a clean paper towel/napkin or towel. […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 7 – Preserving the Brow Template One of the biggest complaints that microblading technicians have is loosing the map created after applying the numbing cream. Even when using a waterproof pencil extreme care and caution should be observed when removing the numbing ointment. It would be ashamed to take […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training Course http://hobacademy.net/video/Section6Part1PracticeonPaperVideo-low.mp4 Lesson 1 – Practice on Paper Video     You will need: sheet of blank paper a pencil or a pen a flat surface After watching the video, practice creating hair strokes on a piece of paper with a pencil or pen. Create 5 sets of brows on […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training Course http://hobacademy.net/video/Section6Part2HairStrokesVideo1-low.mp4 Lesson 2 – Video Hair Strokes Pattern 1   After watching, proceed to the NEXT LESSON Previous Lesson Practice on Paper Video Next Lesson Hair Strokes Pattern Video 2

Back to: Online Microblading Training Course http://hobacademy.net/video/Section6Part2HairStrokesVideo2-low.mp4 Lesson 3 – Video Hair Strokes Pattern 2   After watching Proceed to the NEXT LESSON Previous Lesson Hair Strokes Pattern Video 1 Next Lesson Hair Strokes Pattern Video 3

Back to: Online Microblading Training Course http://hobacademy.net/video/Section6Part2HairStrokesVideo3-low.mp4 Lesson 3 – Video Hair Strokes   After watching, proceed to the NEXT LESSON Previous Lesson Hair Strokes Pattern Video 2 Next Lesson Technical Skills

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 5 – Technical Skills   1. Depth Remember the diagram from lesson 1. This represents the depth that the needle should penetrate the skin. It is critical to understand depth because if you go too shallow you will only land in the epidermis, and the color won’t stay. If […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training Course http://hobacademy.net/video/Section6Part3TechnicalSkills-low.mp4 Lesson 7 – Student Practice Video    After watching, proceed to the NEXT LESSON Previous Lesson Technical Skills Next Lesson Practice Skin

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 8 – Student Practice Skin   For this exercise you will need the following from your kit: 1 practice skin 1 14 blade microblade needle water proof pencil caliper medium brown pigment pigment ring clean pair of gloves It is also useful to have available: napkins/papertowels oil (examples of […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseSection 7 – Fitzpatrick Scale Lesson 1 – Identifying the Fitzpatrick Scale   In 1975 Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD, of Harvard Medical School developed a skin classification system. A clients skin classification is determined in 2 steps. In this step you will determine your own classification according to the Fitzpatrick Scale. Study […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training Course http://hobacademy.net/video/Lesson7Part2Video-low.mp4 Lesson 2 – The Fitzpatrick Scale Video Please watch the video to get a better understanding of the Fitzpatrick scale. It is important to understand how this scale works when working with microblades, pigment, and pressure. After watching the video, proceed to the NEXT LESSON   Previous Lesson Identifying […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseSection 8 Aftercare & The Healing process   Lesson 1 – After Care Instructions   A microblade technician should always advise their client on what to expect during the healing process. The first few days can look scary to an uninformed client and may cause a negative experience. This can all […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 2 – The Healing Process   The Healing Process allows enough time for the ink in the epidermis to naturally slough off and the color to settle into your skin. Fortunately, there is no down time when receiving microblading It will take about 7 to 14 days for the […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 3 – In Case of Emergencey (ICE) Always advise your client on signs that need medical attention. Should the client need medical attention have them to contact a physician. Some of the signs or symptoms that can develop are: fever redness at the site swelling tenderness of the procedure […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseSection 9  TOOLS & SETUP Lesson 1 – Tools of the trade Blades & Needles The most important tools used during the microblading procedure are the blade/needle. There are many types of blades, manufacturers, and prices. Here we will discuss the difference in the needles offered on the market. The […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 2 – Types of Blades   There are many microblade needles on the market. We will review the most common blades used. 1. White Flex blade – has a flexible plastic body. Good for beginners, they give soft superficial hair strokes, may have to repeat strokes for intensity ideal […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training Course http://hobacademy.net/video/Lesson9Part3ProperSetUpofWorkArea-low.mp4 Lesson 3 – How to set up your workstation video   In this video you will learn how to set up a work area for microblading. Remember, as you begin to perform the treatment on clients you will adapt the setup for your liking. Always make sure your […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 4 – Student Exercise In this exercise you will have the opportunity to set up a proper work station. If you are not working from a salon environment place a clean towel, napkin, or paper towel on a clean flat surface. Use this surface to create a work station. […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseSection 10 Practice Skin Recap Lesson 1 – Practicing In this exercise the student will practice mapping brows on the practice skin. Create hair strokes onto the practice skin using pigment. You will need: a flat surface sheet of blank paper a pencil or a pen one practice skin clean […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 2 – Creative Practice Skin EXCERCISE   By now you should begin to feel more comfortable creating the strokes onto the brows. You will have the opportunity to use your own creativity in creating a microbladed brow with your practice skin. Create your own brow in rows 3 & […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 1 – Live Demonstration Video This video depicts a live demonstration of a microblading treatment. After watching, proceed to the NEXT LESSON Previous Lesson Creative Practice Skin EXCERCISE Next Lesson More Practice

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseLesson 3 – Practice   In this exercise you will practice stretching the skin on your brow or a models brow. Try stretching different areas of the body using this technique. You want to use your fingers to stretch the skin as much as you possibly can. The stretch improves […]

Back to: Online Microblading Training CourseTips and Tricks   Maintaining a Clean Work Station: Keep a clean and neat work area. While you are working on a client, practice throwing away soiled items. Keep a trash can or plastic bag for soiled items near your station. This one step is very helpful for being neat. […]

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