Scar Camouflage Training

Yes!Financing is available for qualified individuals!

There are two options:

PRIVI

Cherry

Click on the links or call us and we can help you decide which one is best for you. PRIVI is true 0% financing and Cherry has 0% finance options!

Scar camouflage training courses are all one-on-one. You will also have quality time with your instructor while working on a live model. Working directly with the master artist is the key to a successful technique and training.

Tattoo licenses are required to work in most states. If you are not currently licensed in your state, please become familiar with your state guidelines, you can’t work on clients in your state without obtaining required state licensing. We do not license for tattoo in any state.

Note: Oregon licensing requires that tattoo artists attend full time school, 50 practical’s and must pass state boards to obtain a license. This licensing process is lengthy and cannot be avoided. Our courses teach additional technique and while they can be taken before obtaining Oregon licensing, we like to make it clear that Oregon residents, working in Oregon, must have a valid Oregon Tattoo License. This training does not count toward Oregon school required hours but does count toward your continued educational hours. We teach technique not taught in Oregon Licensed Tattoo Schools, so our training is invaluable to a new artist working in the cosmetic tattoo industry.

The scar camouflage training course spans two days. The online training portion of the course is available for 12 months and you can access it as often as you like. We also offer support via email for life. Your questions will be answered by Daela Academy staff and escalated to Master Artists if need be.

Yes! Working with a live model is imperative to your success. Learning how to work on the skin is the most important part of an in-person course. Each student will have time on the skin to learn with proper one on one instruction. Notes: Some courses will include a shared model, while others will have individual models. If you cannot prove technique on fake skins, we may not allow you to work on a live model.  However, if you have not mastered a sufficient technique and need more time to practice, you may attend an additional class and work on a live model at no additional cost to you. We will require that you submit skins to us for review before signing you up for an additional class.

We provide continental breakfast and lunch and beverages.  If you have strict dietary concerns, please let us know in advance.  We would love to accommodate your dietary restrictions, if we cannot then we will recommend you bring your own food.

We have a beautiful new state-of-the-art private training space located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, just a few minutes' walk from the waterfront, delicious restaurants and hotels!

We are proud to say that scar camouflage training class is casual and fun! You may dress comfortably, but please be aware that we take video and pictures during class. Dress as you would at your place of business, when working on clients. Jeans are fine, funky is fine. Our community is very supportive and inclusive, please express yourself and leave here feeling inspired and empowered.

Just bring yourself. We will provide everything you need for class.

*Areola trainee note: If you already have a tattoo machine that you want to use, please bring it. We will ensure it will work properly for the technique. You are not required to bring a machine, we supply them for students.

Consulting applies to you if you are:

• a previous student requiring additional training (more than just a quick question)
• a professional who has some detailed questions for our artists but might not need a full training.

If you have detailed questions about specifics of any course, you can schedule a Zoom, phone call or email with the trainer. 

Call to schedule!

Note: our staff will answer questions you have about a course you are considering taking at no charge, ask all the questions you want! The consulting is specifically for circumstances where you need the full attention of our artists for an hour or more.

The charge is $150 per hour. 

Shadow Days are available to students who have completed a course. 

They can be tacked on to the end of a training or scheduled after the training.

You will spend a day with your trainer and observe them through the normal course of business:

• Receiving clients
• Gathering waiver signatures
• Consulting
• performing services
• Checking them out
• All other daily activities which include spending time on social media, building trays, and sanitizing their space.

Who is this good for? This is an exceptional day if you are new to the business and have never interacted with clients or if you have been in the business and feel you could use some 'bedside manner' training or help in task managing your busy day.

A Model Day at scar camouflage training looks like this:

• You will spend the first half of the day observing the trainer take a client.
• You will do additional machine work.
• Lunch is provided.
• After lunch you will take a live model!

This addition is valuable to someone new in the business who feels they need additional live model work and would also benefit from seeing the artist work on another client. This is very much like a Shadow Day except you get time on the machine on fake skins and on a live client.

Scar Camouflage Training is a detailed training available online a la carte and is also included with in-person courses. 

The course is pre-recorded, so you take the sections as your time allows.

If you sign up for an in-person course, you are given instant access to the online training.

If you take online training and then want to add the in-person course, we deduct the $785 you paid for the online training from your course cost!

1. Deepen Your Impact Beyond Beauty

Scar camouflage training gives you the opportunity to go beyond enhancing features—it allows you to help people heal. Whether from surgery, injury, or trauma, you're restoring more than skin—you're restoring confidence. It's a meaningful way to use your artistry for emotional and physical transformation.

2. Stand Out in a Crowded Market

Adding paramedical tattooing like scar camouflage sets you apart from other cosmetic tattoo artists. It shows you're multi-dimensional and highly skilled, which builds client trust and increases referrals—especially from medical professionals and past clients.

3. Serve a Whole New Audience

Scar camouflage opens your doors to clients who may never have considered cosmetic tattooing. From C-section scars and self-harm scars to burns and skin grafts, people are actively seeking artists who can help them move forward. You become part of their healing journey.

4. Enhance Your Career Longevity

Paramedical tattooing is a specialty that allows you to grow with your craft. It’s not a trend—it’s a timeless, needed service. As you evolve, scar camouflage offers a rewarding path that can align with changing goals, physical capacity, or a desire for deeper purpose.

5. Create a Powerful Portfolio

Before-and-after scar camouflage work is some of the most powerful, transformative content you can share. It builds credibility, tells meaningful stories, and demonstrates your ability to change lives—not just looks.

• Shonna Roberts is a master paramedical tattoo artist at DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo, renowned for her expertise in scar camouflage and her dedication to teaching others this transformative art. Her comprehensive two-day immersive course at DAELA Academy covers a wide range of paramedical tattoo techniques, including color theory, scar composition, machine work, and both pigment-based and inkless treatments. Shonna's approach is deeply personalized; she offers one-on-one training to ensure each student receives her full attention and guidance. Her commitment to excellence and her compassionate teaching style make her one of the most sought-after trainers in the industry

Shonna in the news!

• Washougal Artist Makes a Difference
• NAMI SW Washington & Shonna Roberts
• Bold Journey

• DAELA’s scar camouflage training is unlike any other because it’s designed to empower artists with both technical mastery and heartfelt purpose. Our program goes beyond the basics, offering comprehensive instruction in pigment-based and inkless techniques, real-life model practice, and trauma-informed care. Led by master artist Shonna Roberts, this scar camouflage training isn’t just about covering scars—it’s about transforming lives. Whether you're an experienced cosmetic tattoo artist or expanding into paramedical work, our scar camouflage training will elevate your artistry and deepen your impact.
• What sets DAELA apart is our commitment to excellence, cleanliness, and real-world application. During your scar camouflage training, you’ll learn how to assess different types of scars, choose the right technique, blend pigments flawlessly, and approach each client with sensitivity and confidence. We believe in setting our students up for lasting success, and our scar camouflage training includes business tips, photo-taking techniques, and ongoing support. If you're searching for a career-shifting, soul-fulfilling next step, scar camouflage training at DAELA is the gold standard. Artists from across the country choose us for one reason: our scar camouflage training is rooted in skill, intention, and transformation.