Become AAM Gold Certified in New Jersey
Ready to Kickstart Your PMU Career?
Begin your journey toward AAM Gold Certification with Hudson Feminink Beauty Academy.
This comprehensive program includes the 100-Hour Fundamentals Course, 9 Apprenticeship Procedures, and the AAM Board Exam—all designed to prepare you for professional success. Our curriculum combines advanced techniques, in-depth theory, and extensive hands-on training to help you master eyebrow, eyeliner, and lip cosmetic tattooing.
By the end of your training, you’ll have completed 15 full procedures (5 brows, 5 eyeliner, 5 lips) and gained the confidence, skill, and credentials to excel as a certified permanent makeup artist.
Under the guidance of our expert Platinum AAM Instructor Esther Yim, you'll elevate your skills and step confidently into a rewarding career, doing work you're passionate about!
Course Summary
- History of Micropigmentation
- Skin Anatomy & Proper Depth
- Skin types – Working with different skin types
- Contraindications for Permanent Makeup
- Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Control
- Machines and Needle Configurations
- Color Theory
- Anesthetics
- Mapping 101
- Practicing on Latex
- Live Demo
- Homework Review
- Latex Practice
- Work on Live Models
- Homework Review
- Latex Practice
- Work on Live Models
- Work on Live Models
- Review of Class
- Marketing 101
- Final Exam
- Completion Ceremony

Meet your instructor
Esther Yim
Owner & Lead Instructor
- Platinum Certified Instructor & Korean Ambassador for the American Academy of Micropigmentation
- Board President of Korean Permanent Makeup Artists of NY/NJ (KPMA NYNJ)
- Licensed Esthetician since 2010
- Over 15 years of experience in esthetics and permanent makeup
- Certified by top international institutions
- Speaker and educator on Infectious Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, and PMU safety
- Featured on NBC's New York Live, 201 Bergen Magazine, Hoboken Girl
- Known for her commitment to natural results, hygiene standards, and empowering global PMU talent
- Celebrity PMU Portfolio: Includes Jessi (K-Pop Artist), Patricia Chang (Influencer), Celebrity Chef Esther Cho, Reality TV Star Young Bae, and Hot Spots NJ Heather Ruiz
What Does It Cost?
Choose the package that works best for you
Course Packages
Fundamentals Course
$5,900
9 Apprenticeships
$400
Per apprenticeship
Course + Apprenticeships Bundle
$8,500
Save $1,000
Best value for complete training
1:1 Private Training + Apprenticeships Bundle
$15,000
Personalized one-on-one instruction
Additional Requirements
AAM Board Exam
$397
Flexible Payment Options
9 Post-Class Apprenticeships required for NJ Gold AAM. All payment plans subject to approval.
How To Become AAM Certified in NJ
Complete 100 Hour Fundamentals Course
Complete 15 Supervised Procedures on Live Models
(6 during Course, 9 during Apprenticeships)
Take AAM Board Exam
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