Anyone know much about Cosmetic Tattooing??

Question

I am considering doing a cosmetic tattooing course, As I have always wanted to be a tattoo artist, but seeing that the industry is almost impossible to get into, I have decided that Cosmetic Tattooing would be a great place to start and get great practice with a tattoo gun and shading etc, I have found a course that will teach me cosmetic tattooing & supply me with basic equipment, these courses are run out of select beauty college's in Australia (where I live) But they only run for 5-8 days and cost $5000-$10,000 dollars.. you can also do additional day courses to learn how to coverup scarring & add nipples to breast cancer victims etc... Is this a worthwhile career to be putting so much money into and can I really learn the art in 5-8 days?? Is it a competitive career and how much can I be looking to earn? Anyone that has any advice, experience,etc.. your input would be greatly appreciated.. Thanking you in advance :) I think it would be exciting, but would like to here your thoughts

Answer 1

you can learn how to do anything in 5-8 days, but dont expect to be good at it... you need a lot of practice...

i do hope you the best:

Answer 2

It would be a good field to get into; there are more cosmetic tattooists who AREN'T licensed than those who are. The money seems about right, considering they are supplying you with basic equipment and lessons, but 5-8 days? COME ON. I'd look for another school. Consider that someone who does regular tattoos (hopefully) goes to school, then practices on oranges and chickens for awhile, then practices on themselves for awhile.....and only when they've apprenticed for at least a year, and shown that they've got the chops can they start inking actual customers. I think I'd look for another school!

It's not as though you can just wipe it off and start over if you mess it up.