Our Mission
TAPC is commited to providing the best education, producing the best graduates, and elevating the standards of the industry, by providing up-to-date knowledge in technologies and techniques in the field of permanent cosmetics, body art, and piercing.
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Our Classes
Our comprehensive Apprenticeship Courses offer in-depth, hands-on training in your chosen field—Permanent Cosmetics, Tattooing, or Piercing. Each program includes the full one-year apprenticeship required by the State of Tennessee for licensure, ensuring you gain both the skills and credentials needed to launch your professional career with confidence.
Classes are conveniently held on Sunday or Monday depending on the program. Our clinic accepts appointments on Sundays and Mondays from 9 a.m to 6 p.m.
Our PMU program will cover the following topics:

Introduction / Safety / Bloodborne Pathogens

Science of Permanent Make-up

Ombre, & Powder Eyebrows

Lip Lining & Blushing

Eyeliner, Freckles, and Beauty Marks

Review Brows, Lips, and eyes
Master Classes in Nano Brows and Areola Reconstruction Coming Soon!
FAQS
What will I learn in the Apprenticeship Program?
- Clean Room Set-up- Maintaining a safe working environment, Bloodborne Pathogens and Infection Prevention. Tennessee State Laws and Regulations.
- The Science of Permanent Make-up
- Client Consultation – Asking the right questions and explaining the process before, during, and after the procedure.
- Face Shapes, Skin Types, and Layers of Skin – Determine the best plan for your guest’s service based on the individual needs of the client.
- Color Theory – How to choose the correct colors and pigments for your service or for correction of a previous service.
- Brow Design – Choosing the correct shape, placement, and technique.
- Scalp Micropigmentation – Candidates, procedure, safety, color selection, and technique.
- Nano blading brows – Procedure, safety
- Shading, Ombre, and Powder Brows- Procedure, safety, and technique
- Lip Blushing—Lining and shading of the lips
- Eyeliner
- Freckles
- Beauty Marks
- Review and Practice
- Models – You will have the opportunity to work on both living and artificial models.
How much is tuition?
The cost of tuition for each individual program is $12,500. Discounts are offered if combining two or more programs. Financial aid and payment plans are available for any combination of programs.
Email chad@academyofpmu.com to arrange a payment plan.
Scholarships
TAPC offers current students and former graduates of Tennessee School of Beauty a $1000 scholarship!