If you already do powder brows, lip blush and eyeliner, nanoblading is one of the most valuable techniques you can add. Clients increasingly ask for hair strokes that look like real hair, and artists who do them well can charge premium prices.
Here is what nanoblading training should cover, how it differs from microblading training, what certification you get and how to decide whether it is worth it for your business.
Why PMU Artists Add Nanoblading
- Ultra-realistic results: hair strokes that look like natural brows.
- Gentle on the skin: done with a machine and an ultra-fine needle, without cutting.
- Works on most skin types and tones, with crisp strokes that hold well with proper aftercare.
- Premium pricing: a specialized hair-stroke technique is priced above shading.
- Client demand: many clients want "my own brows, only better," which shading alone cannot give.
Nanoblading vs Microblading Training
Microblading training teaches strokes made with a manual blade; nanoblading training teaches strokes made with a machine and a single ultra-fine needle. For artists who already work with a PMU machine, nanoblading builds on skills you have, and it avoids the blade cuts that make microblading strokes blur over time, especially on oily skin.
For the client-side comparison, see nanoblading vs microblading vs powder brows.
Who Should Take Nanoblading Training?
Nanoblading is an advanced technique. It is best for licensed, experienced PMU artists who are confident with machine work, mapping and color theory. If you are new to permanent makeup, start with basic training first; see how to become a permanent makeup artist in NJ.
What Good Nanoblading Training Covers
A complete course should include:
- Theory: skin anatomy, tools and needles for hair strokes.
- Brow mapping: designing a shape for each face.
- Hair-stroke patterns: direction, length, angle and density of strokes.
- Practice on artificial skin before working on people.
- Color theory and healing: how strokes heal and how to choose pigments.
- Live model work under supervision with individual feedback.
Our 3-Day Course at a Glance
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Theory, skin anatomy, tools, brow mapping and Nadia's hair-stroke patterns |
| Day 2 | Practice on artificial skin, color theory and healing |
| Day 3 | Live model day under Nadia's supervision with individual feedback |
Nanoblading Certification: What You Get
Our Nanoblading Course awards a Certificate of Completion. It is not an AAM certification and not a New Jersey license, which is why the course is for artists who are already licensed. Be careful with any course that promises a "license" for an advanced technique.
How Much Does Nanoblading Training Cost?
Our Nanoblading Course costs $3,500 and includes three days of in-person training with Nadia Afanaseva in a small group, a pro nanoblading kit, training materials, live model practice, ongoing mentorship and a Certificate of Completion. Payment plans are available.
What Can You Charge for Nanoblading?
Your prices depend on your portfolio, healed results and market. Our course page shows example scenarios at three price levels: $550, $1,000 and $1,700 per procedure. For reference, nanoblading at Soulu costs $750 – $1,700 depending on the artist; see how much permanent makeup costs.
Is Nanoblading Training Worth It?
It is worth it if you:
- already have a steady flow of brow clients;
- are confident with your machine, mapping and color work;
- want to offer clients a natural hair-stroke option instead of sending them elsewhere;
- are ready to build a healed-results portfolio for the new technique.
About the Trainer
Nadia Afanaseva is an AAM-certified trainer with more than 15 years in permanent makeup and over 20,000 procedures. In the course she teaches her own hair-stroke patterns, and she has trained over 1,000 students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take nanoblading training?
Licensed, experienced PMU artists. If you are new to permanent makeup, start with basic PMU training.
Is nanoblading done with a blade?
No. Despite the name, nanoblading is done with a machine and an ultra-fine needle, which creates crisp hair strokes without cutting the skin.
Do I get a nanoblading certification?
Our course awards a Certificate of Completion. It is not an AAM certification and not a New Jersey license.
How long is the nanoblading course?
Three days in person: theory and mapping, practice on artificial skin and a live model day.
How much does nanoblading training cost?
Our Nanoblading Course costs $3,500, including the pro kit, materials, live model practice, mentorship and a Certificate of Completion.
When is the next course?
Groups are small, so we schedule courses individually. Apply on the course page or call +1 (888) 808-0550.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nadia Afanaseva
Founder of Soulu, AAM-certified permanent makeup trainer
Nadia has worked in permanent makeup for more than 15 years and performed over 20,000 procedures. She leads the Soulu studio in Edgewater, NJ and trains new artists at the Soulu Academy.
