Start Your Aesthetics Journey
All our foundation courses are designed for those entering aesthetics for the very first time. Every beginner starts in a small class with hands-on practical training, real models, and dedicated tutor support from day one. You do not need experience — you need the right training environment. This is it.
What to Expect as a Beginner
Many of our students arrive having never held a microblading tool or worked with a pigment pen before. That is exactly who our foundation courses are built for. Your first day is structured to remove any anxiety about starting from scratch — we begin with thorough theoretical grounding before any practical work begins, so you feel prepared before you pick up a tool.
Theory transitions into practice on synthetic skin pads, giving you the chance to build muscle memory and technique in a low-pressure environment. When you progress to working on live models, your tutor is close at hand throughout every session, providing real-time guidance and feedback. No student is left to struggle alone.
Foundation Course Catalogue
Our foundation courses cover the most in-demand entry-level aesthetic disciplines. Each course is fully accredited, provides a recognised certificate on completion, and is designed to get you working with real clients as quickly as possible.
SPMU — Foundation
Introduction to semi-permanent makeup brow techniques. Covers theory, skin anatomy, colour science, and hands-on practice moving from synthetic skins through to live models. Perfect for those with no prior cosmetic tattoo experience. Full accreditation on completion.
View SPMU Training →Microblading — Foundation
Manual hair-stroke brow tattooing from scratch. Learn blade handling, pressure control, and pigment selection under expert guidance. Absolute beginners welcome — all professional kit is provided and students progress from practice skins to live model work during the course.
View SPMU Training →Lips — Foundation
Beginner-friendly semi-permanent lip colour training. Covers lip anatomy, colour theory, client consultation, and hands-on technique practice through to working on live models. Build the foundation for a highly sought-after treatment with strong client demand.
View SPMU Training →Lash & Brow — Foundation
Entry-level lash and brow treatments for complete beginners. Covers lash lift and tint, brow shaping, and brow tinting. No prior experience required. All materials provided and full accreditation awarded on successful completion. A versatile qualification for any beauty professional.
View All Training Courses →Our Advanced Courses take qualified practitioners to the next level — combination techniques, injectable aesthetics, skin booster masterclasses, and more.
Our Teaching Philosophy
Class sizes at Obsidian Institute are deliberately small. This is not a cost-cutting measure — it is a deliberate commitment to the quality of every student's learning experience. In a small class, your tutor can observe your technique in real time, correct issues before they become habits, and adapt the pace of the session to where you are, not where the average student is.
Every beginner who trains at Obsidian receives focused, individualised attention throughout their course. You will never be lost in a crowd. Every session is built around your individual progress — and our ongoing mentoring programme means that support continues long after the certificate is awarded.
Common Questions
No experience needed. Just the desire to learn, a small class environment, and expert tuition from day one. Enquire today and we will help you find the right starting point.
Enquire About Beginner CoursesObsidian Institute of Aesthetics
Tell us which discipline you are interested in starting with and we will be in touch within 24 hours with available course dates and everything you need to get started.