🎓 Microblading, Nano Brows & Beyond: What Can You Actually Do With a PMU License (Cosmetic Tattooer License) in Virginia?
- DMV Beauty & Academy

- Sep 15
- 2 min read
If you’ve been looking into the beauty industry in Virginia, you’ve probably heard of the Cosmetic Tattooer License, also called a Permanent Makeup (PMU) License.
But students always ask the same thing:
👉 “What can I actually do with this Permanent Makeup (PMU) license once I get it?”
The truth is, a Cosmetic Tattooer License in Virginia unlocks far more than just brows — it’s your pathway into one of the most profitable, creative, and flexible careers in beauty today.
💄 Services You Can Offer With a PMU / Cosmetic Tattooer License
With your Permanent Makeup (PMU) License, you can legally offer:
✨ Nano Brows – the machine method for longer-lasting, hyper-realistic brows. An upgrade to microblading, better results.
✨ Microblading – natural, hair-stroke brows clients can’t get enough of.
✨ Powder & Ombre Brows – that soft, makeup-ready look.
✨ Lip Blush & Lip Neutralization – permanent lip color, symmetry, and corrections.✨
✨Permanent Eyeliner Tattooing – subtle lash enhancements or bold liner looks.
✨ Color Corrections & PMU Removal – fixing or fading old tattoos.
Your PMU license = Permanent Makeup license. It means you’re legally recognized as a professional cosmetic tattoo artist in Virginia.
🎯 Career Paths After Getting Your Permanent Makeup License
Here’s what you can do with your Permanent Makeup (PMU) / Cosmetic Tattooer License in Virginia:
Work at Salons & Medspas – PMU artists are in demand in places like Tysons, McLean, Arlington, Alexandria.
Open Your Own PMU Studio – control your brand, your income, and your clientele.
Become a PMU Instructor – once experienced & Licensed, you can apply to teach and start your own PMU Academy.
Add More Services – pair your PMU license with esthetics or lasers for a full-service career.
🔑 Final Takeaway
Your Cosmetic Tattooer License — also known as a Permanent Makeup (PMU) License — is so much more than a piece of paper.
👉 With it, you can perform microblading, nano brows, lip blush, eyeliner tattoos, and more,
⚡ Student Call-to-Action
🎓 Ready to earn your PMU License in Virginia?
Apply now to our academy and take the first step toward becoming a licensed Permanent Makeup Artist.


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