Professional, hands-on training in Permanent Cosmetics

Instruction by Jenice Hickman, RN with dual Training Certification from the AAM - American Academy of Micropigmentation (CMI - Certified Micropigmentation Instructor) & the SPCP - Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (Member Trainer) and a Charter Member of the Permanent Cosmetic Instructors Association (PCIA)

Learn the art of permanent makeup from a highly trained AAM Board Certified Instructor and Member Trainer of the SPCP, Jenice Hickman. As the premier instructor in the Carolinas, her small classes, which consist of no more than 2 students, ensure that each student receives a high level of personal one-on-one training. Jenice, owner of Dermagraphics by Jenice in Cary, NC, has been practicing the art of permanent makeup for nine years and has continued to hone her skills with the latest continuing education and a thriving practice.

"I'm very excited about some upcoming changes in the AAM with a 'certification' exam that new students will be able to take after completing their initial training course. Prior to this, the AAM only offered the Board Certification Exam / Credential after one year of practice. With this new exam, AAM student members will be able to add a 'certified' credential to their resume. The SPCP initiated a Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional Exam in 2004, which awards the technician the title of CPCP. For further information, go to the SPCP website (www.spcp.org) and find the Certification link under the "Info for Technicians' section.

If you are interested in exploring this exciting and growing field, contact Jenice today. (919) 319.6556

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About Jenice

As the first woman to become Board Certified in Micropigmentation in North Carolina (AAM), I feel very strongly that this certification is a 'must have' when you are looking for a technician. It demonstrates the commitment of the technician to uphold the highest standards in the industry, and validates that they have reached a level of expertise that is respected by other experts in the field! I also believe that Continuing Education is key to staying up-to-date. I actively participate in bi-annual conventions and Advanced Workshops.

One of my clients summed it up quite well when she asked her doctor what to look for in selecting a Derma-Technician and was told "look for someone with Board Certification and who is active within their professional organizations."

Jenice James Hickman, RN, FAAM, CMI
Professional Accreditation, Degrees, etc.

  • Registered Nurse – Active License with the NC Board of Nursing
  • NC Board of Nursing. RN - Active License 1989 to present
  • Attended Mesa Community College, Mesa AZ & Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
  • Board Certified Diplomat and Member of the American Academy of Micropigmentation (AAM) - 1999
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Micropigmentation - 2000
  • Charter Member of the Permanent Cosmetic Instructors Association (PCIA) - 2004
  • Board Certified Instructor of the American Academy of Micropigmentation - 2002
  • Approved Trainer and Instructor of The Society of Permanent Cosmetics -2004
  • The only Certified Permanent Makeup Instructor in North Carolina
  • Certified Para-Medical Technician
  • Member of the American Institute of Permanent Color Technology (AIPCT)- 1998
  • Diplomat of the American Council of Dermagraphics Research (ACDR) - 1998
  • Listed in Who's Who in Permanent Makeup - 1998
  • Natural Therapeutic Specialist (NTS)
  • Licensed Massage & Bodywork Therapist (LMBT) - North Carolina
  • Graduate of the New Mexico School of Natural Therapeutics, Albuquerque, NM

Dermagraphics By Jenice - Inspected and licensed Annually - Wake County Health Dept
Professional Career includes

  • Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC - RN Critical Care
  • The Carolina Center for Alternative Medicine, Raleigh, NC - Nursing Supervisor
  • Central Carolina Community Hospital, Sanford, NC - RN Med-Surgery
  • Rex Healthcare. Apex, NC - RN
  • Active employed in Healthcare since 1979
  • Owner of Body & Soul Therapeutic Massage, Cary, NC
  • Owner of Dermagraphics By Jenice Permanent Makeup/ North Carolina Institute For Permanent Cosmetics, Cary, NC

Areas of Special Studies or Advanced Training

  • Facial Derma Pigmentation - AIPCT - 1998
  • Advanced Permanent Makeup Applications - AIPCT - 1999
  • Macro Theory Dermagraphics - ACDR - 1999
  • Intensive Advanced Course in Micropigmentation - Permanent Lip Color Technique
    20 Minute Lips - 2000
  • Advanced Eyebrows - Rose Marie Beauchemin, Brow Hospital, Mt Laurel, NJ
  • Advanced Training - Joyce Cirasuola, Boca Ta2, Williston, Florida
  • Areola Complex, Camouflage & Color Correction Course, Derma Star Productions - 2002
  • Advanced Eyeliner - Rose Marie Beauchemin, Mt Laurel, NJ.
  • Blush Application & Eyeliner Shadowing - Advanced Permanent Cosmetic Design Studio
    Pat Connell, Atlanta, Georgia
  • OSHA Blood Borne Pathogens - Certified Annually
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) & CPR Certification - Renewed Annually

    Jenice Hickman, RN, CDT, FAAM, CMI
    Board Certified Instructor of the AAM & Member Trainer of the SPCP
    109 Kilmayne Drive, Suite B,  Cary,  NC  27511 Get Map
    (919) 319.6556   jenice@wakeupwithmakeup.net