Powder Brows
$2200
Student Kit
Powder Brows uses machine shading to resemble the effect of eyebrow powder makeup. This technique is often used to simulate the effect of professionally airbrushed eyebrow makeup, seamlessly add volume to the eyebrows, and/or camouflage scarring in the eyebrow area. This program includes the Ombré Brows (gradient) machine shading technique. This program includes one (1) guided model procedure.
YOUR COURSE
Powder Brows is a sophisticated modern eyebrow PMU technique known for its soft, diffused shading and beautifully polished finish. This machine technique creates the appearance of fuller, more defined brows by layering pigment in a smooth gradient that can range from airy and subtle to more structured and bold.
Designed to enhance the natural brow shape with depth and balance, Powder Brows delivers a refined result that flatters clients with sparse, uneven, or nonexistent eyebrow hair.
What makes our Powder Brows different?
At Hyper Real Academy, students learn Powder Brows using industry leading RealTint® technology and modern techniques developed to produce refined, lifelike results with greater precision and control. Our machines include unique modes of operation that make powder shading effortlessly seamless, with better color retention than ever before.
Inside this program:
Your Kit:
The program also includes a professional student kit, giving trainees access to the same caliber of tools, pigments, and equipment used in real client work, along with one guided model procedure to build hands-on experience.
Best in Tech:
You will train with concentrated pigments and newly upgraded machines, providing excellent results that position you as a top artist from the moment you graduate.
PMU Mastery:
All trainers at Hyper Real Academy are board certified experts in various specializations. During the Powder Brows program, you will be training with Anna Sun and Angela Liu. Your trainers will work with you to grow your technique, eliminating any guesswork and avoiding bad habits, giving you the fastest and most direct path towards mastery of every Powder Shading technique.
Techniques included:
- Soft Powder Shading
- Clean Edge Shading
- 3D Powder Shading
- Ombré Gradient Shading
Professional Portfolio:
We utilize our years of fashion, makeup, and visual marketing experience to create portfolios that stand out. After you complete your model procedure, you will receive professional photos of your work for your portfolio.
NEW! Content Creation:
Hyper Real Academy provides content creation for all students. We will teach you how to film trendy content that will help your brand go viral.
Continuing Education:
We are the academy that offers the strongest continuing support in the PMU industry.
We are invested in your success. Therefore, we believe that your training must continue after you graduate from this program. As our student, you will receive access to our members-only content, new worksheets, business workshops, and courses from our trusted brand partners.
Career Services:
Our network of PMU clinic owners is always looking for new talent. We offer apprenticeships, chair rentals, and guest artist positions for our licensed graduates.
Franchise Opportunities:
Hyper Real Academy is a growing brand that has expanded greatly over the span of only 6 years. We’ve opened 5 partner clinics since 2025. If your dream is to start your own PMU clinic, with the backing of an established team with 15 years of franchise experience, we are proud to offer graduates the opportunity to open their own franchise clinic.
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.
CK
KahMung Chua (CK) has 6 years of PMU experience. She has been with us at Hyper Real Academy® since 2021. She mastered her craft under the guidance of Anna, and is now ready to mentor the next generation of PMU talent.
CK is a Platinum-certified AAM trainer (2026).
YOUR KIT
- RealTint® PMU Machine
- 10 RealTint® Crystal Needles 1R
- 3 RealTint® Brow Pigments
- Mapping Caliper
- Pre-Inked Mapping String
- PMU Wax Pencil x2
- PMU Safe Gel Pen
- Silicone Machine and Pigment Hub
- 25 Silicone Pigment Rings
- PMU Machine Grip Tape
- 2 3D Silicone Skin Practice Sheets for Eyes
- + Bonus PMU Accessories
- RealTint® Powder Brow Worksheets
- RealTint® Custom Labcoat
- Hyper Real Academy Travel Case
- Informed Client Consent Forms
- Pre-Care & Aftercare Forms
WHY ARTISTS LOVE US
RealTint® Tech
RealTint® technology was developed after years of experience in the field by our founder, Anna Sun. We combine our best-in-class machines with specialized techniques developed to maximize the most of our machines. Our procedures that are faster, safer, easier to perform, and longer lasting.
We are always on the hunt for the latest technologies. Experience it first, with us, at Hyper Real Academy.
Expert Guidance
Students will work with live models under careful guidance from AAM Platinum certified instructors. This crucial hands-on experience is necessary for students to work with confidence to kickstart their careers.
Our instructors are unrivaled in the PMU industry and are eager to share their knowledge and expertise with the next generation of talent.
Lifetime Support
Graduates enjoy lifetime support from instructors, online course content, invitations to events, and lifetime access to our growing community of PMU professionals at every level in the industry.
YOUR Curriculum
FAQ's
Can I get a headshot in addition to my professional model photos?
Yes! This is one of our most common requests. Since we already provide professional photography for our students’ portfolios, we are now offering content creation for our students who wish to be photographed during their model sessions. Students who wish to have their photos taken must sign a photo release.
Will I tattoo a real person during this program?
Yes, but you will not be alone! Your instructor will supervise your procedure and step in to correct improper form.
Do I need to take a test before I can work with a model?
You are required to submit your silicone sheet to your instructor to demonstrate machine proficiency. If you are not eligible to move forward, don’t worry. We will work with you to correct your machine technique and you will be asked to submit another silicone sheet.
What if I can’t find a model?
Please give us a 2 week notice so that we can find a model for you. There is no cost to you, but we cannot guarantee a model per student. In the event that there are not enough models available, two students will share a model.
My model already has PMU, can they still participate?
It depends on the shape and whether the tattoo is light enough to work on. We determine eligibility on a case-by-case basis. Please send us a photo of the tattoo at least 2 weeks before the first day of your program.
What are Powder Brows?
Powder Brows are tattoos that appear as a wash of color, simulating the effect of cosmetic eyebrow powder. Powder Brows can be applied with a soft edge to appear seamlessly natural, or with a clean edge to appear as professionally applied eyebrow makeup.
What machine will I use in this program?
You will use our latest RealTint® PMU Machine. Your machine is capable of auto-pointillism, a unique function that creates seamlessly blended shading that heals beautifully in the skin.
What machine techniques are included in this program?
This program includes the following Core Powder Brow techniques:
- Pendulum and Whip Shading
- Auto-Pointillism
What Powder Brow styles will I learn in this program?
This program includes the following Powder Brow styles:
- Soft Powder Shading
- Clean Edge Shading
- 3D Powder Shading
- Ombré Gradient Shading
Will I learn hair strokes techniques in this program?
No. This program is dedicated exclusively to Powder Brows. Many students choose to learn both Powder Brows and Nano Brows for versatility. If you would like to learn Nano Brows as well, we are happy to create an extended program for you with discounted pricing.
