At Hyper Real Academy®, we do not gatekeep knowledge.
Nothing is held back. Every technique, insight, system, and standard we have developed is shared with you, so you can step into your career as a board-certified trainer with confidence.
This program brings together over 30 years of our combined experience in cosmetic tattooing, education, photography, marketing, business development, and advanced PMU technology.
You will receive specialized, in-depth practical training designed to prepare you to teach with authority. Our goal is to help you train future students at a level that meets the standards set by the AAM, while giving you the professional foundation required to build a respected training program of your own.
Why Certifications by Hyper Real Academy® Lead to Success
As a Hyper Real Academy® trainer, you will also receive exclusive access to RealTint® machines, pigments, needles, and innovative PMU supplies as each new product is released. Our technology is updated annually, and we make sure our students, partners, and trainers are equipped with the strongest tools in modern PMU at an unmatched value.
If your dream is to build your own PMU academy, you are in excellent hands here.
AAM Platinum/Diamond Requirements:
- Active AAM Gold Membership
- Government-Issued Identification
- 4 Years Industry Experience (demonstrated through training certificates or business license)
- 5 Before and After Photos (for every procedure taught)
- You may provide photos of your work or complete PMU model procedures during your program for an additional fee.
- Proof of Insurance Insurance ($1M liability)
- If you do not have insurance yet, we offer complimentary assistance in connecting you with a provider.
What You Get
Training
Comprehensive Instructor Training
Apprenticeship Supervisory Training
Photo Documentation Training
Lifetime Support from Our CEO and All Trainers
Bonus: Professional Videography Training (Perfect for Online Course Creation!)
Bonus: Social Media Marketing
Board Certification
AAM-Platinum-Approved Curriculum
AAM-Approved Training Materials
Continuing Education Certificate (AAM-Platinum or AAM-Diamond Pre-Requisite)
Essential Legal Documents
Legal Documents for Your PMU Training Academy
Informed Client Consent Forms
Student Contracts
Photo Release Forms
Extra Support (Courtesy of Our Trusted Brand Partners)
30-Day Free Membership to Tina Davies Collective Program
Discount: Tina Davies Professional PMU Supply
Discount: MAST PMU
Exclusive Access
Lifetime Discount: RealTint® Permanent Makeup Technology
Lifetime Discount: Hyper Real Academy® Online Courses
Franchisee Opportunity (Available to AAM-Platinum-Certified Trainers)
Your Trainers
Anna
Hyper Real Academy was founded by Anna Sun, a former master surgeon and cosmetic tattoo artist with more than 28 years of experience in the tattoo industry.
Anna is the creator of RealTint®, an innovative line of permanent makeup machines, pigments, and accessories developed to elevate modern PMU artistry.
What makes Anna truly exceptional as an instructor is the rare combination of deep technical expertise and future-forward vision. Her foundation is built on decades of experience, discipline, and surgical level precision, while her approach to PMU remains focused on innovation, evolving technology, and the real future of the industry. This balance makes her unmatched as an educator.
Together, Anna and Kelly offer a level of education that is both technically rigorous and aesthetically elevated, making Hyper Real Academy one of the strongest PMU training experiences available.
Kelly
Kelly Bu is a PMU instructor with six years of industry experience and a background in professional editorial makeup artistry, with work featured in major magazines. Her command of both male and female makeup techniques made her a sought after artist for fashion, television, and film throughout her makeup career.
Her foundation in makeup artistry is a defining part of her success in permanent makeup, giving her the eye, restraint, and design sensibility that elevate a good tattoo artist into a true PMU master. Through her connections across the beauty industry, she has built partnerships with prestige brands that give PMU trainees greater access to professional products at better prices than ever before.
Together, Anna and Kelly offer a level of education that is both technically rigorous and aesthetically elevated, making Hyper Real Academy one of the strongest PMU training experiences available.
Three Pillars of Success
Technical Superiority
Artists and trainers alike never need to worry about testing new machines. Our senior trainers hand pick the best and brightest in machines, pigments, needles, mapping tools, and breakthrough PMU technology from the leading suppliers in our industry. Backed by decades of experience, RealTint® sets PMU professionals for success.
Business Savvy
Before Hyper Real Academy®, our team gained extensive experience building and supporting multiple spa franchises across New York City and New Jersey. We understand how strong businesses are built, how to grow with intention, and how to scale in a way that is realistic, sustainable, and profitable.
Support Network
You are not alone in building your dream academy. Our team is committed to helping every graduate navigate the challenges of becoming an independent business owner, regardless of their starting point. From technical guidance to business development, we provide the support structure you need to move forward with confidence.
YOUR CURRICULUM
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Your Investment
New Jersey
$6500
AAM Platinum
APPLY NOWAAM Certification Fees
$500
One-time Upgrade
$397
Annual Membership Renewal (New Jersey)
Non-New Jersey
$5000
AAM Diamond
APPLY NOWAAM Certification Fees
$400
One-time Upgrade
$397
Annual Membership Renewal (New Jersey)