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apply permanent make-up

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

Use needles to apply the pigment into the top layer of the skin in order to perform cosmetic tattooing on specific parts of the face such as the lips or the eyebrows.

apply permanent make-up — use needles to apply the pigment into the top layer of the skin in order to perform cosmetic tattooing on specific parts of the face such as the lips or the eyebrows. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within skills.

Category: skills › styling hair and providing beauty treatments Also known as: put on permanent make-up, extreme make-up, applying permanent make-up, apply permanent make up, tattoo

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Frequently asked questions

What is apply permanent make-up?

Use needles to apply the pigment into the top layer of the skin in order to perform cosmetic tattooing on specific parts of the face such as the lips or the eyebrows.

What category of skill is apply permanent make-up?

ESCO classifies apply permanent make-up under the skills category, specifically in the styling hair and providing beauty treatments subcategory.

How transferable is apply permanent make-up between industries?

ESCO tags apply permanent make-up as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is apply permanent make-up the same as put on permanent make-up?

Yes — apply permanent make-up is also known as put on permanent make-up, extreme make-up, applying permanent make-up, apply permanent make up, or tattoo. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn apply permanent make-up?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands apply permanent make-up and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.