NEGATIVE RESULT

Skin Characteristics

Rosy Coral DNA

Rosy coral DNA pigment

NEGATIVE RESULT

Using DNA pigment Rosy Coral

NEGATIVE RESULT

NEGATIVE RESULT

Your treatment area was set up to a high standard, with disposable items placed correctly on the trolley, the client chair wrapped, and equipment such as the control panel covered appropriately. This shows excellent attention to hygiene and infection control.

You conducted a thorough consultation, ensuring that the client’s needs and expectations were clearly understood. You maintained a calm and professional manner, ensuring the client was fully informed and comfortable before and during the treatment.

You applied the numbing cream correctly and allowed sufficient time for it to take effect, providing clear instructions to the client throughout. Your mapping was accurate, taking care to avoid the tear duct, and you demonstrated good technical control throughout the procedure. You used an appropriate 1RL medium taper needle, maintained a correct 90-degree angle, and applied a consistent and effective stretch.

Importantly, when the client began to swell, you responded appropriately and responsibly by stopping the treatment to avoid unnecessary discomfort or trauma to the skin. This shows excellent judgement and client care.

You provided thoughtful and thorough aftercare advice, along with a take-home aftercare pack, ensuring the client left well-informed. Full PPE was worn throughout, including gloves, mask, and apron, further reflecting high professional standards.

Strengths

• Excellent hygiene and setup

• Good consultation and client communication

• Confident technique and needle control

• Responsible decision-making during client reaction

• Clear and supportive aftercare advice

• Full use of PPE and cross-infection control

Final Comment:

Katie, this was a very good treatment carried out with care and professionalism. You handled both the technical and emotional aspects of the service well. Great work—keep building on this confidence and skill.

Your treatment area was well prepared, with disposable items correctly placed on the trolley, the client chair wrapped, and control equipment covered to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination. This reflects excellent awareness of clinical standards and cross-infection control.

You conducted a thorough consultation, ensuring the client was fully aware of the treatment process and that their expectations were clearly discussed and understood. You ensured the client was made comfortable, applied a headband, and adjusted your own seating to maintain good posture and control.

Numbing cream was applied correctly with clear client instructions, and sufficient time was allowed before proceeding. Your mapping was clean and accurate, avoiding the tear duct area, and you used a suitable 1RL medium taper needle. You maintained a consistent 90-degree angle and applied an effective stretch throughout the procedure, demonstrating good needle control and precision.

You provided a written aftercare leaflet, which is a useful resource for the client to take home. However, to improve this further, you should aim to give more detailed verbal aftercare instructions at the end of the treatment. It’s important to clearly explain why each part of the aftercare is necessary—for example, avoiding makeup, heat, or touching the area helps prevent infection and supports proper healing. This enhances client understanding and helps ensure they follow the guidance correctly.

You wore full PPE throughout the procedure—gloves, mask, and apron—further reinforcing your commitment to hygiene and safety.

Strengths

• Professional and hygienic setup

• Clear and confident treatment technique

• Strong mapping and needle control

• Good client care and consultation

• Full PPE and excellent infection control

Area for Development

• Aim to give more detailed verbal aftercare, and explain the reasons behind the instructions to support client understanding and compliance.

Final Outcome: Passed
A very good treatment, Katie. Continue to develop your confidence in client communication, particularly in aftercare delivery, to reach an even higher professional standard.

Strengths:

• Visual Progression: The slideshow clearly shows the development of practical skills over time. Katie's progression in confidence and technical precision is evident from the early practice work through to more advanced and refined outcomes.

• Reflective Practice: Katie provides thoughtful commentary alongside her work. Her reflections on shaping, pigment choice, and technique adjustments show strong critical thinking and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Client Focus: Many slides demonstrate a genuine client-centered approach, especially in how Katie tailors treatments to meet client needs and facial features. This aligns beautifully with her earlier written reflections on inclusivity and respect.

• Professional Standards: The hygiene, setup, and aftercare images support Katie’s understanding of safe practice and reinforce her readiness for professional work.

• Ambition & Empathy: Katie’s aspirations to support clients with alopecia or post-cancer treatment through areola tattooing add a meaningful and compassionate dimension to her work.

Areas for Further Development:

• Annotation Depth: Some images could benefit from slightly more detailed notes—particularly explaining decisions (e.g., “Why I chose this shape for this client,” or “How I corrected asymmetry”). This helps to evidence not just the outcome, but the critical thinking behind it.

• Consistency in Labelling: A more consistent slide format (e.g., clearly labelled stages like “Mapping,” “Initial Pass,” “Touch-Up,” “Healed Result”) would make the slideshow even more professional and easier to follow.

• Highlight Challenges & Solutions: Sharing more about specific challenges and how Katie overcame them (e.g., tricky skin types, pigment retention issues) would provide valuable insight into her problem-solving abilities.

Final Comments:

Katie has produced an excellent portfolio that not only meets but exceeds expectations for end-of-course evidence. Her professional attitude, client care ethos, and passion for this field are clear throughout her presentation. With continued development, she is very well positioned to build a successful and impactful career in micropigmentation.

Rating: Outstanding 🌟

Client decided on cinnamon as the only colour as she preferred a darker colour this time.