Which LiFT Removal Course Is Right for You?

Before you enroll in removal training, ask yourself what you want to be able to do. Do you want to understand the difference between laser and saline? Learn emergency removal for fresh work? Or add saline lightening for healed tattoos to your services? 

Those are different goals, and your training should match the one you have. At Girlz Ink, you can start with free education, take emergency removal on its own, learn the full LiFT Technique online, or train hands-on with a LiFT trainer. 

Here is the important part before you buy: the full LiFT Online course includes emergency removal. Hands-on LiFT training includes that full online courses, too. You do not need to purchase all three separately. 

How to choose a saline tattoo removal course

Start with the work you want to offer and the experience you already have. Learning about removal methods is a different step from learning to perform a removal procedure. And learning a technique for fresh work does not give you the same training as learning to lighten a healed tattoo. 

Think about how you learn, too. If you want someone beside you while you practice, consider hands-on instruction before purchasing an online course separately. You will have access to the online lessons as part of that training package. 

Start with the free Laser vs Saline Removal course

If you are still asking how the methods differ, start here.

Teryn's free Laser vs. Saline Removal course explains the methods and explores considerations such as pigment color and depth, treatment areas, and what to expect.

It is useful background for an artist exploring removal and for someone trying to better understand the options. Take it to build your understanding before choosing your next step. It is an educational introduction, rather than the full LiFT procedure training.

Choose Emergency Removal for fresh work

The standalone Emergency Removal course focuses on freshly performed PMU and small body tattoos within the first 48-hour window. It covers the emergency technique, the product and how it works, aftercare, and a procedure demonstration.

You do not need tattooing experience to take emergency removal training. That makes it a separate option for someone who wants to learn this service without learning the full technique for healed tattoos.

Be clear about that distinction when you choose. If a client comes to you with an old brow tattoo, emergency-only training is not the training for that case. If your goal is to offer both services, look at the full course before buying emergency training on its own.

Choose the full LiFT Online course for broader training

The Li-FT Saline Lightening Online course is for artists who want to learn the full technique, including work on healed tattoos. It includes theory, procedure setup, demonstrations on brows, migrated eyeliner and body tattoo work, aftercare, and downloadable client forms.

Emergency removal training is included. If you enroll in the full course, you do not need to purchase the standalone emergency course as well. The online course provides 12 months of access, so you can return to lessons as you study.

This training builds on tattooing skills. You should already have a solid foundation in working in the skin, including depth and pressure. If you are brand new to tattooing, talk with us about your experience and training needs before choosing this route.

Choose hands-on Li-FT training for in-person instruction

Some artists want to work directly with a trainer as they learn the technique. You may have questions you want to ask in the moment, or want a trainer to observe your work and give feedback. That is a good reason to consider hands-on instruction, even if you have been tattooing for years.

Our hands-on Li-FT training option includes a full day with an official Li-FT trainer, a starter kit, access to the full Li-FT Online course, and membership in the Li-FT Facebook support group. Because the online course includes emergency removal, that education is part of this pathway as well.

To get started, open the Li-FT technician and trainer map and look specifically for a trainer. The map also lists technicians who provide removal services, so check the listing before reaching out. Contact your chosen trainer directly about dates, enrollment and the class details.

Know what you are enrolling in

Here is the simplest way to narrow your choice:

• Still exploring the methods: start with the free Laser vs. Saline Removal course.
• Want to focus on fresh work: consider the standalone Emergency Removal course.
• Want to learn the full technique for healed work and emergency cases: consider the full Li-FT Online course.
• Want in-person instruction as well as the online education: contact a Li-FT trainer about hands-on training.

Before enrolling, check with your local health department and insurance provider about the requirements that apply to the service you want to offer. Ask whether online training is accepted or whether hands-on training is needed. A course certificate and permission to perform a service are separate matters.

Choose the training that supports the work you actually want to do. If you are unsure where your experience fits, review the Li-FT training options or contact a trainer through the map before purchasing.

Frequently asked questions

Can I take emergency removal training without tattooing experience

Yes. No tattooing experience is needed for the Emergency Removal course. 

Is emergency removal included in the full LiFT Online course

Yes. You do not need to buy the standalone emergency course separately when enrolling in the full LiFT Online course.

Is the online course included with hands-on LiFT training

Yes. Hands-on LiFT training includes the full online course, which also includes emergency removal training. Contact your chosen trainer to arrange enrollment.

How do I find a hands-on LiFT trainer

Use the official LiFT map, find a listing identified as a trainer, and contact that person directly about training. Technician listings are also on the map, so make sure you are contacting a trainer.

Does the free course teach the full LiFT procedure

The free Laser vs. Saline Removal course introduces the methods and their differences. For procedure training, choose the Emergency Removal course, the full online course, or hands-on training according to the service you want to learn.