Scar Camouflage Training
Scar Camouflage & Stretch Mark Camouflage Training available as a one-on-one course at our Vancouver, Washington training facility.!Â
Meet Shonna
Scar Camouflage Tattoo Artist & Trainer
Get ready to transform lives and elevate your career with scar camouflage training with Shonna at DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo Academy! Scar camouflage tattooing, also known as paramedical or medical tattooing, is a powerful technique that can work wonders by concealing scars and restoring confidence. What sets this method apart is its ability to seamlessly blend pigments with the skin, delivering incredibly natural-looking results that leave clients in awe.
Shonna’s comprehensive scar camouflage training program at DAELA equips you with everything you need to master scar camouflage as well as stretch mark camouflage. You’ll dive into advanced techniques for camouflaging stretch marks, facial and body scars, surgical scars, as well as scars from accidents or injuries. You’ll also learn how to treat discoloration with advanced color theory and discover the incredible benefits of inkless treatments for scars and stretch marks.
From intricate work on facial scars to perfecting the concealment of surgical scars, including those from breast procedures, Shonna’s expert guidance ensures you’re prepared to address every client’s unique needs with confidence and skill.
Join us at DAELA Cosmetic Tattoo Academy and take your paramedical tattoo skills to the next level.Â
Scar Camouflage Training Dates
Flexible dates!
One-on-One Course Cost $4800
$1000 deposit includes instant access to online training!
Final balance is due 30-days prior to class.
0% financing is available!
Scar Camouflage Training Curriculum
Day 1: Stretch Mark & Scar Camo
- Continental breakfast and lunch provided.
- Receive your complete kit & manual.
- Managing Client Expectations & Emotions
- How to Determine Scar Candidates.
- Theory & Process
- Skin, Tools & Sterilization
- Scar Anatomy
- Inkless Treatments
- Practice Color Theory & technique on paper and skins.
Day 2: Stretch Mark & Scar Camo
- Continental breakfast & lunch provided.
- Machine work on skins.
- Marketing & Social Media.
- How to work with surgeons.
- Work with non-profits to build your business.
- Starting your own business.
- How to get models & clients.
Day 2: Continued
- Continental breakfast & lunch provided.
- Take your Live Model!
- Case Studies
- Learn Appointment Process Start-to-Finish.
- Before & AfterCare
- Receive a Certificate of Completion!
- Ongoing Support: You can always reach out to us via email for continued guidance.Â
Course includes: Kit, online training, and a detailed & bound manual which includes: Step-by-step appointment process, preferred vendor list, tray set-up, complete appointment process, sanitization practices, color theory, skin tone recipes, scar anatomy, marketing, working with doctors and more.
Kit includes: Numbing, cartridges, full size pigments for 48 skin tones recipe blends, inkless serum, after care products and many useful items to assist you in your first appointments and throughout your paramedical career.
Scar Camouflage Training Additional Training
ONLINE Course Included with In-Person Training:
In-person lip blush training students will receive access to online training upon receipt of class deposit.
Online training sets the groundwork for color theory and technique theory. Completion of online training is required prior to attending class.
A la carte menu:
- Consulting via Zoom, Phone or Email:Â $150 per hour
- Additional Shadow Day $900
- Additional Model Day $1400
- Online Training $785
See FAQ’s below for exciting details on all a la carte items!

What is special about Scar Camouflage Training?
Here are some aspects that make scar camouflage tattoo special:
Customized Approach: Scar camouflage tattooing takes into account the specific characteristics of each scar, such as its color, texture, and location. The procedure is tailored to match the client’s natural skin tone, ensuring a personalized and seamless outcome.
Enhanced Appearance: By skillfully applying pigment to the scarred area, a trained professional can help minimize the visibility of scars, making them less noticeable and promoting a more even skin tone. This can significantly boost the individual’s self-confidence and improve their overall appearance.
Versatility: Scar camouflage tattooing can be applied to various types of scars, including those resulting from surgeries, injuries, burns, stretch marks, and reconstructive procedures. It is suitable for scars on different body parts, including the face, body, and breasts.
Non-Surgical Solution: Unlike invasive treatments, scar camouflage tattooing is a non-surgical option for scar concealment. It avoids the risks associated with surgeries and allows individuals to achieve desired results without going under the knife.
Long-lasting Results: When performed by a skilled and experienced professional, scar camouflage tattooing can provide long-lasting results. The pigments used are specifically formulated to be fade-resistant, ensuring the tattoo maintains its appearance over time.
Restored Confidence: Scar camouflage tattooing can have a profound impact on individuals who may feel self-conscious about their scars. By effectively blending and camouflaging scars, this technique can help restore self-esteem and allow people to feel more comfortable and confident in their own skin.

What Makes DAELA’s Scar Camouflage Training Unique
1. A Healing-First Approach
At DAELA, scar camouflage training isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about healing. Our artists approach every scar with compassion, aiming to restore not only skin tone, but confidence. We train with the understanding that every scar holds a story, and every story deserves to be honored.
2. Real Models, Real Impact
Unlike many programs that rely on practice pads or simulations, DAELA students train on live models during class. This hands-on experience allows students to learn the nuance of different scar types, skin textures, and pigmentation needs in real time—setting them up for real-world success.
3. Comprehensive Curriculum
Our scar camouflage training goes beyond technical application. We cover color theory, skin undertones, the science of scar tissue, inkless vs pigment methods, consent, trauma-informed care, and more. We prepare artists to approach paramedical work with both skill and heart.
4. Artists Who Live What They Teach
Every DAELA trainer is an experienced paramedical tattoo artist who actively performs scar camouflage services—often with clients who are post-surgical, post-trauma, or post-burn. They know how to adjust techniques for different scars and skin types, and they share those real-life insights with every student.
5. The DAELA Standard
Cleanliness. Luxury. Empathy. Empowerment. These aren’t just words at DAELA—they’re what define our client experience and our training culture. Students leave our program not only with advanced skills but also with the mindset of a next-level professional.
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Scar Camouflage Training FAQs
Is FINANCING available for scar camouflage training?
How big are scar camouflage training class sizes?
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.
Is a tattoo license required for scar camouflage 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.
How many days are the classes?
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.
Is there a live model?
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.
Do I need to bring food and water?
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.
Where is the training facility?
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!
What is class like? Is it casual?
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.
Do I need to bring any supplies, tools or notebooks?
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.
How does hourly consulting work?
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.Â
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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.Â
What is a Shadow Day?
Shadow Days are available to students who have completed a course.Â
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.
What is an additional Model 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.
What is online training?
Scar Camouflage Training is a detailed training available online a la carte and is also included with in-person courses.Â
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!
Why should I add scar camouflage to my service menu?
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.
Why get trained by Shonna Roberts?
- 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
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What’s So Special About DAELA Scar Camouflage Training?
- 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.