Advanced Areola Tattooing Training
Course Overview by Cariangel
Refine your skills and expand your impact with Cariangel’s Advanced Areola Tattoo Training — a specialized paramedical tattooing course for professionals ready to master the art of realistic 3D areola and nipple tattooing. This transformative work helps breast cancer survivors regain confidence and a sense of wholeness after reconstruction.
This course has been created and is taught by Cariangel, a professional tattoo artist with over 30 years of experience. Her unique blend of technical expertise and artistic sensitivity has made her a leader in the field of restorative tattooing.
Through hands-on training and expert guidance, you’ll learn advanced techniques for creating hyper-realistic areolas with a focus on natural shape, symmetry, and detailed color matching across diverse skin tones — all within a supportive, detail-oriented learning environment.
Who this course is for?
This training is designed for experienced professionals, including:
- Licensed tattoo artists
- Permanent makeup (PMU) artists
- Nurses
- Doctors or Physician Assistants
- At least one year of experience working with skin
- A current Bloodborne Pathogen Certificate
What You’ll Learn
Throughout this intensive one-day training, you’ll master techniques for:
- Tattooing a realistic, 3D areola on a flat skin surface
- Working with surgically reconstructed nipples
- Tattooing on delicate or scarred skin tissue
With a strong focus on retention, minimal trauma, and lifelike detail, you’ll walk away with practical tools and refined artistry that prioritize both healing and aesthetics.
Pre-Study & In-Class Format
To set you up for success, pre-study materials will be provided via an online platform before your hands-on training. On the day of your in-person class, you’ll:
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Attend Pre-course Zoom Session followed by two full days of in-person training
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Work on synthetic skin and live models
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Receive mentorship and direct feedback from an experienced trainer
Lunch and refreshments are provided to keep you nourished and focused throughout the day.
What's included
- In-depth, hands-on training Techniques for realistic shape design and color blending
- Comprehensive color theory for all skin tones
- Small class sizes for personalized instruction
- Certificate of Completion
- Ongoing mentorship and professional support
If you’re ready to elevate your craft and make a meaningful difference in your clients’ lives, this advanced training by Cariangel is your next step.

Our Training Breakdown

Part 1
Fundamental Training
Fundamental training is the first part of starting your career path with Cariangel’s Academy of Micropigmentation training course.
This part of training you will learn the following:
- What is Permanent Make-Up
- Sanitation and Safety Contraindications
- Consultation
- Needle Theory, Composition and Sterilization
- Machines
- Topical Anesthetics
- Layers of the Skin
- Fitzpatrick Scale
- Color Theory
- Custom Color Blending Techniques
- Scars
- Working on Post-Mastectomy Skin
- Paramedical Tattooing
- Areola Tattooing Design, Symmetry, and Realism
- Client Healing & Support Guidance

Part 2
Hands-On Practice
Hands-On Practice Includes:
- Custom pigment mixing and color-matching exercises
- Practice using five different machines on synthetic skin and practice pads.
- Technique drills focused on achieving soft blends, realistic textures, and natural areola shapes
- Observation of live demonstrations covering full areola tattooing procedures

Part 3
Hands-On Training on Live Models
Hands-on training with live models gives you the opportunity to apply everything you’ve learned in a real-world setting.
You will map the placement, design the areola shape, custom blend pigments, and perform the full procedure on your model—under the guidance and support of Cariangel.
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