Ombré & Combination PMU Brow Courses · Birmingham

Training Built for
Skin Like Yours


Learn to create permanent makeup (PMU) brows, natural-looking brows that last 1–3 years, in private 1:1 training with Keke, taught on Black, mixed and South Asian skin from day one.

  • Complete beginners with no experience at all
  • Career-changers from any profession, just like Keke, who came from the NHS
  • Anyone already in beauty, including lashes, nails, makeup, and brow threading, waxing, tinting or lamination, who isn't yet PMU qualified

You don't need to be creative or artistic. You just need to be willing to learn and practise.

Packages from £1,699 · £299 secures your date · Pay It Monthly available

Keke training a PMU brow student 1:1 in her Birmingham studio
Keke training a student 1:1 in the studio
1:1 OnlyNever a group class
6–8Real people practised on before you qualify
Up to LifetimeWhatsApp support from Keke
£299Secures your date
3–12 MonthsTo spread the cost

"Trained by a specialist who understands your skin. Supported long after you qualify, so your investment doesn't sit in a folder. It builds your business."

New to PMU? Start here

What you'll actually learn


PMU brows are a cosmetic tattoo. A very fine needle places pigment (the colour) just under the top layer of the skin, giving your client fuller, shaped brows that slowly fade over 1–3 years. They wake up with their brows done, and they come back for more.

You'll learn the two brow styles clients ask for most:

Ombré powder PMU brows on dark skin, just after treatment, by Keke Kosmetics Birmingham
Fresh, just after treatment

Ombré Powder Brows

A soft, powdered look, like brows filled in with makeup: lighter at the front and fuller towards the tail.

Combination PMU brows on dark skin, just after treatment, by Keke Kosmetics Birmingham
Fresh, just after treatment

Combination Brows

Powder shading with fine, hair-like strokes at the front, for a more natural, textured finish.

Why it's a skill worth learning

What one brow client is worth

New set of ombré brows£260
New set of combination brows£290
Top-upA quick follow-up 6–8 weeks later to perfect the brows£40
Colour boostClients return every 12–18 months to refresh the colourfrom £160

Bronze starts at £1,699, about the price of seven new ombré clients at these prices. And every client you do can come back for colour boosts for years.

These are Keke's own prices at Keke Kosmetics, Birmingham. What you charge will depend on your area, experience and demand. This isn't a promise of earnings.

Why this academy

Most courses get you a certificate. This one gets you working.

Most PMU training wasn't designed for darker skin. The demos are on fair skin, and a brown that looks right in the bottle can heal grey or red on brown and Black skin. Here, deeper skin is where we start, not a module added at the end.

A typical group course

  • Up to 6–8 students sharing one trainer
  • Demos and practice on fair skin
  • Mostly practice on fake skin pads, with maybe one real person
  • You're left to find and practise on clients alone before you qualify
  • You're on your own once the course ends
  • You have to find the money up front

Keke Kosmetics Academy

  • Just you and Keke, every minute, at your pace
  • How pigment and healing work on melanin-rich skin, from day one
  • You practise on 6–8 real people before you qualify
  • Your practice clients are done in our studio with Keke there, and she sources models where possible
  • WhatsApp support for 6 months, 12 months or for life
  • £299 secures your date, and you can spread the rest over up to 12 months
Your trainer

Meet Keke


Keke, PMU brow trainer and founder of Keke Kosmetics Academy, Birmingham

Keke started out in makeup, then six years ago she trained in PMU brows. She built Keke Kosmetics Beauty Lounge & Academy part-time, alongside a full-time Senior Project Manager position in the NHS, before going full-time on the business in May 2026.

Almost every client who sat in her chair had melanin-rich skin, and she quickly found her own training hadn't prepared her for it: which pigments to choose, how they heal, how to fix them when they don't. So she learned it herself, client by client.

If you're coming from a career outside beauty, Keke has been exactly where you are. This academy is the training she wishes she'd had. It's 1:1, so every hour is yours, and it's built around skin like yours.

See Keke's work on Instagram →
6 yearsRunning Keke Kosmetics in Birmingham
Brow specialistOmbré & combination brows on melanin-rich skin
Qualified to teachLevel 3 Award in Education and Training
Started in makeupAlso trained in lip blush, lip neutralisation, teeth brightening, fat dissolving injections, microblading and scalp micropigmentation
How it works

From first enquiry to fully qualified

01

Apply & free discovery call

Tell Keke where you're starting from. Together you'll pick the right package and talk through both ways to pay.

02

£299 secures your date

Places are 1:1, so dates go in the order they're booked. The £299 comes off your course price, and you pay the rest in full or monthly.

03

Learn the theory at home

Short online lessons on skin, pigment and safety before you arrive, so your studio days are all hands-on.

04

3 days, 1:1 in the studio

Learn to measure and draw the right brow shape for each face (called mapping), use the machine and choose the right pigments. Then you work on 2 live models, and you get your certificate of attendance on the last day. The days are best back to back, but can be split around work.Live models: real people having their brows done. On your first, Keke guides your hand. On your second, you work on your own.

05

Your case studies

Treat 4 or 6 more real clients in our studio while Keke works alongside you. Keke will source models where possible, or you can bring your own: a sister, cousin, aunty or friend.

06

Qualify at your own pace

Your completion certificate is posted once your case studies pass. Book them straight away and you could be qualified within a week or two of training. Your support carries on after.

Choose your package

Three Packages. One Standard of Teaching.

The teaching is the same in every package. What changes is how much real practice, support and business help you leave with.

Packages from £1,699. Pay in full, or spread the cost with Pay It Monthly.

Bronze

The Foundation

Add PMU brows to the business you already have.

Best if you already offer beauty treatments and have clients.

3-Day Intensive+ 4 case studies
What's included
  • Ombré & combination brows, taught from scratch
  • Skin tone and pigment theory for deeper skin
  • Online lessons to study at home first
  • 2 live models during trainingReal people, not fake skin. Your first with Keke guiding you, your second on your own.
  • 4 case studies in our studioPractice clients you treat while Keke works alongside you. Keke will source them where possible, or you can bring your own.
  • Certificate of attendance + completion certificate
  • All three bonuses, worth £941
1Check-in call
6 moWhatsApp support
Apply for Bronze
Recommended
Silver

The Mentorship

Go solo with confidence, not guesswork.

Best if you're new and want more practice before working alone.

3-Day Intensive+ 6 case studies + 1 shadow day
Everything in Bronze, plus
  • 6 case studies, so 8 real people in total
  • 1 shadow dayA day beside Keke while she works on her own paying clients, so you see a real appointment from consultation to aftercare.
  • Client Paperwork PackThe consultation, consent, patch-test and aftercare forms every client needs, ready to add your logo.
  • 12 months of support instead of 6
2Check-in calls
12 moWhatsApp support
Apply for Silver
Gold

The Full Build

Leave with a business, not just a certificate.

Best if you're changing career from any profession and starting from zero.

4 Days TotalIntensive + business day
Everything in Silver, plus
  • A 1:1 business dayWith the Launch Workbook, you leave with your business name, brand, prices, Instagram plan and a plan for your first 90 days of clients.
  • 2 shadow daysTwo days beside Keke while she works on her own paying clients.
  • Full Starter Kit includedThe professional machine (with a spare battery), pigments and needles you need to start.
  • A Skin Like Mine masterclass seatKeep learning with Keke after you qualify.
3Check-in calls
LifetimeWhatsApp support
Apply for Gold

Not sure which is right for you? Choose "Not sure yet" on the form and Keke will help you decide on your discovery call.

Side by side

Compare every detail

What you getBronzeSilverGold
Private 1:1 training with Keke3 days3 days3 days + business day
Online lessons to study at home✓✓✓
Live models during trainingReal people, during your 3 days222
Case studies in our studioPractice clients after your training466
Real people practised on before you qualify688
Shadow daysWatching Keke with her paying clients—12
WhatsApp support from Keke6 months12 monthsLifetime
1:1 check-in calls123
Client Paperwork Pack—✓✓
Business day + Launch Workbook——✓
Starter Kit (machine, pigments, needles)£300 add-on£300 add-onIncluded + spare battery
Skin Like Mine masterclass seat——✓
All three bonuses (worth £941)✓✓✓
Pay It Monthly available✓✓✓
Included in every package

Three Bonuses. Total Value £941.

01

The Skin Like Mine Bible

Your go-to guide for choosing pigments for Black, mixed and South Asian skin, how brows heal, and how to fix pigment that's healed wrong. Keep it by your side with every client.

Value £297
02

The Confidence Kit

Professional practice skins (realistic fake-skin pads), including one with brow outlines drawn on, so you can keep practising at home.

Value £147
03

Lifetime Online Lessons

Every theory, pigment and mapping lesson is yours to rewatch any time. It's still there months later when a real client throws you a question.

Value £497
£941 total bonus valueIncluded in every package at no extra cost
Optional add-on · included in Gold

The Starter Kit, £300

Everything you need to start working on your own clients: the machine, the pigments and the needles. It's handed to you on day one, so you train with the kit you'll actually use.

  • Professional PMU machine: the Mast P60, used by many professional artists and the one Keke uses herself (Gold also gets a spare battery)
  • Six brow pigments made for deeper skin: the Perma Blend LUXE Chocolate Collection
  • Needles: Mast Ocean Heart cartridges
  • Pigment cups and micro brushes
  • Aftercare for your first clients
Pay It Monthly

Start your training now. Spread the cost.


You don't need the full amount saved to start. Packages start from £1,699. Secure your date with £299, which comes off your course price, then pay the rest in monthly instalments with Pay It Monthly.

3Months
6Months
9Months
12Months

Finance is provided through Pay It Monthly and is subject to status and approval. Applicants must be 18 or over and UK resident. Terms and conditions apply. Some packages may need a larger upfront payment when paid monthly.

1. Secure your date with £299

Your 1:1 training date is held just for you, and the £299 comes off your course price.

2. See your options in writing

On your discovery call, Keke shows you the full cost and monthly payment for each option before you commit to anything.

3. Apply online in minutes

It's a quick online application with Pay It Monthly. Once you're approved, your place is confirmed.

Prefer to pay in full?

You can pay the rest upfront with no finance costs at all.

After you qualify

Your training doesn't end on day three


The real questions start with your first paying clients: a pigment that's healing too warm, a client on medication, a top-up that needs fixing. Keke is a WhatsApp message away for as long as your package runs.

Bronze6 months support · 1 check-in call
Silver12 months support · 2 check-in calls
GoldLifetime support · 3 check-in calls · masterclass seat
Common questions

The things you're really wondering

I've never done any beauty treatments. Can I still do this?

Yes. No PMU or beauty experience is needed. If you're starting from zero, Silver or Gold give you the extra practice and support that make the jump much easier.

Do you teach microblading?

Not on this course, and that's deliberate. Microblading uses a hand tool to cut fine hair-like strokes into the skin. On dark, brown or oilier skin those strokes often blur and fade unevenly, which is why so many microblading results on Black and brown skin disappoint. Keke teaches ombré and combination brows with a machine instead. They're the techniques she uses on her own clients because they heal soft and even on deeper skin. If you've been searching for a microblading course in Birmingham, this is the course that gets your clients the result they're actually after.

I work in a career outside beauty. Is this realistic for me?

Yes. Keke built her business part-time alongside a full-time NHS career before going full-time in May 2026, so she knows what it's like to start from scratch. Your 3 days can be fitted around work, and Gold adds a business day to set up your brand, prices and first clients.

I'm not creative or artistic. Can I still learn this?

Yes. PMU brows follow a method. You measure and map the brow shape using the face's own proportions, choose pigment based on the skin's undertone, and build the brow step by step. If you can follow a process and practise, you can learn this.

I already work in beauty. Is this for me?

Yes. Whether you do lashes, nails, makeup, facials, or brows like threading, waxing, tinting, henna or lamination, this is for you, as long as you're not already qualified in PMU. Bronze was built for you. You already have clients, a space and confidence working on faces. Bronze adds PMU brows to your menu, with 6 real people practised on before you qualify, so you can offer them to clients who already trust you.

How much does it cost?

Packages start from £1,699. £299 secures your date and comes off the price, and you can pay the rest in full or spread it over 3, 6, 9 or 12 months with Pay It Monthly, subject to approval. Keke will go through the exact cost of each package with you on your discovery call.

Do I have to find my own models?

Keke will source models for you where possible, at no extra cost to you. You can also bring your own, like a sister, cousin, aunty or friend. If a model can't be found for a date, you'll need to bring your own, which is how most PMU artists start out.

How long until I'm qualified?

You set the pace. After your 3 days in the studio, you book your case studies. Book them straight away and you could be qualified within a week or two of your training. If you need longer, that's fine too.

Am I insured while I train, and can I get insured after?

Yes. You're covered while you train and do your case studies with us. Once you've completed your course and case studies, you'll be able to get your own insurance to start taking paying clients, and Keke will point you in the right direction.

Do the 3 training days have to be in a row?

Back to back is best, so everything you learn stays fresh. If you work, the days can be split to fit around your job, as long as they're close together rather than spread out over weeks.

How long do PMU brows last?

Usually 1–3 years, depending on the client's skin and lifestyle. They fade gradually, which is why clients come back for colour boosts, and that's repeat business for you.

What if I'm not approved for finance?

Talk to Keke. You can still pay in full, choose a different package, or book a later date to give yourself time to save.

What certificates will I get?

A certificate of attendance on your last training day, and your completion certificate once your case studies have passed.

Do I need to buy the Starter Kit?

It's optional on Bronze and Silver (£300) and included in Gold. You'll need a machine, pigments and needles to start working on your own clients, and the kit has everything Keke uses and recommends for deeper skin.

Which package should I choose?

Already have beauty clients? Bronze. New and want more practice before going solo? Silver, which is the one we recommend for most students. Changing careers and want help setting up the business side? Gold.

Apply for a place

Ready to find out if this is for you?


Fill in the form and Keke will be in touch personally. She'll find out where you are, answer your questions honestly and help you work out whether this is the right move for you right now. No pressure, just a conversation.

  • Free discovery call, with no obligation
  • Packages from £1,699, with £299 to secure your date
  • Pay in full or spread the cost over up to 12 months
  • Help sourcing your models where possible
  • One student at a time, so dates are limited

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