2 Days In-Person Certification
Laser Tattoo Removal Certification
Hands-on laser tattoo removal training on the same platform used across Studio Kiku.
Duration
2 Days
Price
$1,950
Taught by
Billy DeCola, Ailie Park & Jamie Peachey
Overview
Studio Kiku's 2-day laser tattoo removal certification trains you on the same laser platform our technicians use across our studios every day. You'll cover the theory and safety that keep you and your clients protected, then spend time on live models under the guidance of Billy DeCola, Ailie Park, and Jamie Peachey, three working laser technicians rather than lecturers.
Who it's for
- Tattoo artists and studios adding removal
- Estheticians and nurses expanding into laser
- PMU artists offering corrections
- Anyone starting a laser tattoo removal practice
What You'll Learn
The skills you leave with
How laser tattoo removal works
The science behind Q-switched and picosecond lasers and how they shatter tattoo ink.
Wavelengths & ink colours
How different wavelengths target different colours, and what that means for your treatment plan.
Skin typing & contraindications
Fitzpatrick skin typing, when it is safe to treat, and the cases you should decline.
Laser safety & room setup
Eyewear, safety protocols, and setting up a treatment room that protects everyone in it.
Consultations, expectations & pricing
Qualify clients, set realistic expectations on session counts, and price your services.
Selecting settings
Choosing fluence, spot size, and frequency for the tattoo and skin in front of you.
Treating live models
Hands-on handpiece technique, reading skin response, and adjusting in real time.
Aftercare & business
Aftercare protocols, follow-up planning, and building a laser removal practice.
Curriculum
What we cover, day by day
A working outline. The pace flexes to the room, and you always get hands-on time on live models.
Day 1 — Theory & safety
- How lasers remove tattoo ink
- Wavelengths, ink colours, and the laser platform
- Fitzpatrick skin typing and contraindications
- Laser safety, eyewear, and room protocols
- Consultations, qualifying clients, and pricing
Day 2 — Hands-on
- Handpiece technique and selecting settings
- Working on live models
- Reading skin response and adjusting in real time
- Aftercare and follow-up planning
- Building your laser removal business
- Certification on completion
What's Included
Everything you need to start
- Full hands-on laser tattoo removal training
- Work on live models
- Certification upon completion
Course price
$1,950
Deposit to reserve
$300
Your Instructors
Taught by working technicians
Billy DeCola, Ailie Park, and Jamie Peachey teach the laser course personally, drawing on thousands of treatments performed across Studio Kiku.
Laser Tattoo Removal training questions
Experience, pricing, what's included, and how to reserve a seat.