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Est. 2009
Botched Ink® Saline
Removal Training
Develop the practical skills, clinical judgement and confidence to offer professional Botched Ink® saline removal treatments.
Botched Ink® training combines comprehensive online theory with an in-person practical workshop at my Grantham clinic. You will learn the recognised Botched Ink® treatment method while benefiting from my own experience of treating complex PMU removal and correction cases.
With more than eight years specialising in Botched Ink® removal, I bring genuine treatment experience into the classroom—helping you understand not only how to perform the procedure, but how to assess the skin, select appropriate cases and make responsible treatment decisions.
Learn PMU Removal from Experience
More Than a Removal
Technique
More Than a Removal Technique
Adding removal to your skill set is not simply about learning how to implant a saline solution.
Effective PMU removal requires you to understand the skin, recognise pigment behaviour, manage client expectations and know when treatment is—or is not—appropriate.
This training will help you approach removal thoughtfully and responsibly, so that you can protect the skin while working towards the best realistic outcome for your client.
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Assess with Confidence
Learn to evaluate previous PMU, skin condition, pigment saturation and treatment suitability.
Treat with Purpose
Develop controlled, adaptable practical skills rather than following a technique mechanically.
Make Better Decisions
Understand when saline removal may be appropriate and when a different approach, further healing or referral should be considered.
How the Training Works...
The Course is completed in two Distinct stages
Total Course Investment = £895
Online learning
Your online learning is purchased directly through Botched Ink® and completed through the PMU Pro Network™ platform before attending your practical workshop.
The online programme includes approximately eight hours of manageable lessons covering both the foundations of saline tattoo removal and more advanced correction and removal knowledge.
Online learning
Once your online learning has been completed, you will attend your hands-on model class with me at my Grantham clinic.
The four-hour workshop includes demonstration, practical guidance and supported work on models. Classes are generally delivered one-to-one unless a small-group workshop has been specifically advertised.
What You Will Develop During
Your practical session is designed to connect the theory you have completed with real treatment decisions and hands-on application.
The Practical Workshop?
Depending upon the models and cases available, your workshop will include:
Consultation and suitability assessment
Evaluating existing permanent makeup
Identifying contraindications and treatment limitations
Skin preparation and safe working practices
Machine, needle and treatment set-up
Controlled needle application and adapting your technique
Correct use of the Botched Ink® solution
Recognising appropriate skin response
Avoiding unnecessary trauma and overworking
Treatment planning and realistic expectations
Healing, aftercare and review
Photographing and documenting removal cases
Knowing when to treat, wait or refer
You will also have lifetime access via WhatsApp to your trainer and be added to the PMU Network community for Botched Ink Techs from around the world
Why Train With Claire?
Experience That Goes Beyond the Manual
I have worked with Botched Ink® for more than eight years and have treated a wide range of straightforward, challenging and complex PMU removal cases.
Before Botched Ink® restructured its training programme, I was one of its national trainers, delivering practical education and supporting artists around the country. I remain an approved Botched Ink® trainer and practising removal specialist.
My teaching is calm, methodical and grounded in real clinical experience. I want you to leave understanding the reasoning behind the treatment—not simply remembering a sequence of steps.
Over eight years specialising in Botched Ink® removal
Former national Botched Ink® trainer
Current approved Botched Ink® trainer
Experienced PMU and removal practitioner
Qualified teacher, assessor and IQA
Extensive experience supporting artists beyond initial training
Advanced understanding of skin, healing and pigment behaviour
Who Is Training For?
The online study and live model pathway is suitable for PMU artists who:
Hold a recognised qualification in microblading or machine permanent makeup
Are actively working or have recently qualified
Want to introduce professional PMU removal alongside their existing treatments
Want practical supervision before treating clients independently
Recognise that removal requires judgement as well as technical ability
Are prepared to complete the online theory before attending their practical class
Final eligibility and certification requirements are set by Botched Ink®. Students should read the current Botched Ink® training checklist and terms before enrolling.
Why Add Removal to Your
PMU Business?
PMU clients do not always arrive with a blank canvas.
You may encounter work that is oversaturated, poorly shaped, uneven, heavily altered in colour or unsuitable for further pigment implantation.
Professional removal training enables you to:
Offer an ethical alternative to repeatedly covering unwanted work
Create space for better future PMU
Support clients who feel distressed by unwanted results
Make more informed correction and removal decisions
Develop a valuable specialist service
Strengthen your reputation as a responsible PMU professional
Sometimes the most skilled decision is not to add more pigment.
Why Botched Ink®?
Botched Ink® is a non-acidic saline removal system developed specifically for permanent makeup. Its method is designed to support effective pigment lifting while prioritising controlled treatment and skin health.
Following successful completion, eligible technicians receive benefits including:
Botched Ink® certification
Recognition as an official Botched Ink® technician
Access to Botched Ink® professional products
Ongoing learning updates and refreshers
Access to specialist support
Eligibility for inclusion on the Botched Ink® “Find a Tech” map while active
What Happens Next?
Your Training Pathway:
Check your eligibility
Read the Botched Ink® course requirements and terms.
Discuss practical availability
Contact me before enrolling if you would like to confirm suitable workshop dates.
Purchase your online training
Enrol directly through Botched Ink® and PMU Pro Network™.
Complete the online theory
Finish the required learning before attending your model class.
Attend your practical workshop
Develop your hands-on skills under close supervision at my Grantham clinic.
Complete certification requirements
Follow the assessment and certification process set by Botched Ink®.
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Student Experiences:
Student Review
Katie Beal
Great Days Training!
Had a great days trying with Claire and would highly recommend training with her. She put me at ease straight away which really helped. She explained the process thoroughly and was very patient whilst I was learning. We had 2 models in which really helped the learning and understanding the technique. Thank you Claire.
Student Review
Caroline Duffy
Student Review
Kimberley Shelley
I recently completed my online training with Botched Ink™️ followed by my in-person training with Claire Stokes, and I honestly couldn’t recommend the training highly enough.
I completed the online training first and found it extremely informative, with the course being really easy to follow. Before starting the online training, I printed out all of the training manuals and immersed myself in all of the information. I found this really useful because, by the time I moved onto the online videos, I already had so much of the theory in my head that everything started to make perfect sense. It really helped everything come together and made me feel much more prepared for the practical training.
When I arrived for my in-person training with Claire, she was super friendly, welcoming and reassuring. We started with some mat work to check my depth and coverage before I observed the first model of the day. Seeing the treatment being carried out in person brought everything from the online training together, and nothing felt daunting.
I then worked on the second model of the day, and it all felt really natural. Claire was there to oversee everything and make sure I was carrying out the technique correctly, while also popping in with those little handy tips and reminders that are so valuable when learning. I felt really supported throughout the treatment and came away feeling confident in what I had learned.
For anyone working in PMU, I would highly recommend training in Botched Ink™️. Over the years, I have had an incredible number of clients who I have had to send elsewhere for removal because I didn’t offer the service myself. Being able to provide removal in-house is going to make such a huge difference, both for my clients and my business.
One particular client really highlights why this training is so valuable. In 2024, she came to me for a refresh on her already tattooed brows. After assessing them, I advised her that she needed removal before I could safely create a new set of brows. At the time, I didn’t offer removal, so she went elsewhere to have the removal carried out.
Unfortunately, after the removal, the technician then restarted her brows. She came back to see me a few weeks ago and, after assessing them, they now require removal again as they were placed incorrectly.
This time, rather than having to send her elsewhere, I can carry out the removal myself using Botched Ink™️. Once we have achieved the result we need, I’ll be able to create a beautiful new set of brows for her.
This is exactly why I wanted to train in Botched Ink™️. It means I can take on many more clients and, more importantly, help to rescue and revive PMU for clients who need their work removed or lightened for whatever reason.
I’m so pleased I invested in this training and I’m really excited to put my new skills into practice. If you’re a PMU artist considering adding removal to your services, I would highly recommend Botched Ink™️ and the in-person training with Claire Stokes. Claire’s knowledge, support and guidance made the practical training such a positive experience, and I’m so glad I chose to train with her.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I buy the whole course through Claire?
No. The online theory is purchased directly through Botched Ink® and completed on PMU Pro Network™. Your practical workshop fee is paid separately to me.
How much does the complete training cost?
The current total is £895:
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£395 for the online training
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£500 for the in-person practical model class
Where does the practical training take place?
The practical workshop takes place at my clinic in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Is the workshop one-to-one?
Practical workshops are generally delivered one-to-one unless a small-group date has been specifically advertised.
Do I need to complete the theory first?
Yes. The required online learning must be completed before you attend your practical model class.
Is this suitable for newly qualified artists?
The combined online and practical pathway is available to qualified PMU or microblading artists, including those who are newly qualified, subject to the current Botched Ink® eligibility requirements.
Will I work on a model?
Yes. The practical workshop is a hands-on model class, allowing you to apply your learning with close guidance and supervision.
Can I offer Botched Ink® treatments immediately afterwards?
You must successfully complete the training and meet Botched Ink® certification and professional requirements before advertising or providing treatments as an official technician.
Ready To Go Ahead?
Build Removal into Your Practice with Confidence
Learn the Botched Ink® method while developing the practical judgement needed to treat real clients responsibly.
**The online course and practical workshop are purchased separately. Please check eligibility and practical availability before making your booking.**
