What are the requirements to become a Permanent Makeup Artist in Colorado?
To become a permanent makeup artist in Colorado, you need to meet specific requirements set by the Colorado Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure. Here's an overview of the steps:
Obtain an Esthetician or Cosmetologist License:
Age Requirement: You must be at least 18 years old.
Education and Training: Complete a state-approved cosmetology or esthetics program, which includes a specified number of training hours.
Licensing Exam: Pass the Colorado state board examination for cosmetology or esthetics to obtain your license.
Complete Specialized Permanent Makeup Training:
132-Hour Training Program: After obtaining your cosmetology or esthetician license, you must complete a 132-hour training program in permanent makeup.
This program should cover the following topics:
Sanitation, Sterilization, and Safety: 12 hours
Skin Analysis: 8 hours
Equipment and Supplies: 8 hours
Color Theory and Effects: 32 hours
Client Consultation: 8 hours
Application of Pigment: 64 hours
Approved Institutions: Ensure the training is completed at a school approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education's Division of Private Occupational Schools (DPOS) or the Colorado Community College System (CCCS).
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Maintain Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations:
Adherence to Regulations: Follow the rules and regulations governing body art as promulgated by the Colorado Department of Health. This includes compliance with sanitation, sterilization, and safety standards to protect both the practitioner and clients.
By fulfilling these requirements, you can legally perform permanent makeup services in Colorado. It's essential to stay informed about any updates to state regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 4 CCR 731-1 Office of Barber and Cosmetology Licensure: Rule 11
RULE 11 – PERMANENT MAKEUP The purpose of this rule to enhance the safe and efficacious application of permanent makeup and facial cosmetic pigment implantation services as provided by licensed cosmeticians and cosmetologists that are necessary to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare pursuant to §12-8-102, §12-8-103(7), (8), & (9), and §12-8-132(1)(c), C.R.S.
A. General Requirements and Definitions.
1. Permanent Makeup or Facial Cosmetic Pigment Implantation Services means beautifying the face by inserting or implanting facial cosmetic pigment under the surface of the human skin or mucosa in which any color or pigment is applied with a needle, or other means, to produce a permanent or semi-permanent mark visible through the skin and above the jaw line and anterior to the ear and frontal hairline (i.e., the client’s face) to include, but not limited to, application of eyeliner, eye shadow, lips, cheeks, and scars on the face.
2. Permanent Makeup or Facial Cosmetic Pigment Implantation Services does not include services to areas beyond the client’s face as defined above, pigmentation of areas involving reconstructive surgery or trauma, repigmentation of the areola, and body art. The performance of such services are deemed beyond the scope of this rule, and licensed cosmeticians and cosmetologists may perform such services so long as they comply with the requirements, if any, of the Colorado Department of Health, Colorado Board of Medical Examiners, and local and county regulatory authority.
3. A Colorado-licensed cosmetician or cosmetologist may perform permanent makeup or facial cosmetic pigment implantation services only if the cosmetician or cosmetologist has obtained the necessary education as required herein.
B. Education Requirements.
1. To be deemed competent to perform permanent makeup or facial cosmetic pigment implantation services pursuant to §12-8-132(1)(c), C.R.S., licensed cosmetologists and cosmeticians must obtain 132 clock hours of training in the following topic areas specifically related to permanent makeup or facial cosmetic pigment implantation services:
Course Topic
Sanitation, Sterilization, and Safety 12 hours
Skin Analysis 8 hours
Equipment and Supplies 8 hours
Color Theory and Effects 32 hours
Client Consultation 8 hours
Application of Pigment 64 hours
Total Hours 132 hours
Sanitation, Sterilization, and Safety includes specialized knowledge of sanitation, sterilization, and safety; methods of sanitation and sterilization; selection of appropriate procedures and products; identifying hazards; and legal requirements established by the Director of Registrations, Colorado Department of Health, and applicable local (city and county) jurisdictions.
Skin Analysis includes basic knowledge of diseases, disorders, and conditions that contraindicate the service; reasons for refusing or altering services; skin elasticity; skin tones; skin texture; and skin thickness.
Equipment and Supplies includes knowledge of the various types of implanters, proper storage, inspection of needles, sources of equipment and supplies, maintenance of equipment, and requirements set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Color Theory and Effects includes knowledge of the color wheel, natural skin tones, principles of selection, and results of exposure to natural elements and aging.
Client Consultation includes knowledge of communication skills; ethics in decisions and selections; importance of decisions based upon permanency of application; methods of implanting, correcting, and removal; health and medical history; expectation of results; and aftercare.
Application of Pigment includes knowledge of shape selection, selection of technique, pain and swelling control, and conservative application.
On or after January 1, 2005, a licensee must obtain 132-clock hours as described above from either a school program approved by the Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools or Colorado Community College Systems; a school program located in another state or country approved by the governmental agency responsible for approving such schools or programs in that state or country; or a course approved, sponsored, or affiliated by the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, American Institute of Permanent Color Technology, or American Academy of Micropigmentation.
3. Education obtained prior to January 1, 2005 will be accepted if 132 clock hours have been obtained from a program approved by either a Colorado Division of Private Occupational Schools or Colorado Community College Systems; a school program located in another state or country approved by the governmental agency responsible for approving such schools or programs in that state or country; or a course approved, sponsored, or affiliated by either the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals, American Institute of Permanent Color Technology, or American Academy of Micropigmentation. Such hours can vary by course topic as identified in subsection 1 above, but shall equal 132 clock hours of training in Permanent Makeup or Facial Cosmetic Pigment Implantation Services.
C. Compliance.
1. Licensed cosmetologists and cosmeticians must be able to supply written documentation, upon request by the Director, which substantiates appropriate training as required above. Failure to provide written documentation is a violation of this rule, and is prima facie evidence that the licensed cosmetologist or cosmetician is not competent and not permitted to perform permanent makeup or facial cosmetic pigment implantation services.
2. The rules and regulations governing body art in the state of Colorado as promulgated by the Colorado Department of Health, 6 Colo. Code Regs. 1010-22, are incorporated herein by reference and all cosmeticians and cosmetologists performing permanent makeup or facial cosmetic pigment implantation services must comply with such rules. Failure to comply with the Colorado Department of Health’s rules and regulations are a violation of this rule, and cosmeticians and cosmetologists will be subject to discipline pursuant to section 12-8-132(1)(i), C.R.S
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) of Barber & Cosmetologist Licensing
1560 Broadway, #1350
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-894-7800 | Fax: 303-894-7693 | Website: dpo.colorado.gov/ | Email: dora_barber-cosmetology@state.co.us
Training hours required from a licensed esthetics school/program: 600
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