7-Week Coaching & Mentorship · Lara Malini BSc

Stop Freestyling
Your Strokes.
Start Structuring Them.

A seven-week Realistic Hairstroke Programme — six weeks of live coaching and mentorship, weekly challenges and on-demand videos, finished with two days of in-house mastery training with Lara. Next group starts Monday 21st September.

Bachelor of Science VTCT Qualified Level 4 Teaching Qualified International Judge & Speaker 8 Years PMU
The Realistic Hairstroke Programme

Book your place.
Master the stroke.

Six weeks of live coaching and mentorship, practice and challenges — then two days in house with Lara to put it all into practice. Secure your place with a £300 deposit; the balance is payable two weeks before your start date.

🎥 Weekly Live Coaching 🤍 7 Weeks of Mentorship 🧠 Skool Video Portal 🖐 2 In-House Days ✨ Shared Model Day 📄 Manual & Certificate Posted
Two groups only · 21st Sept & 2nd Nov
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500+Students Trained
7Week Programme
6Live Coaching Calls
2In-House Days
BScScience Qualified

Why hairstrokes feel so hard

Talent isn't the problem.
Freestyling is.

Most hairstroke training crams everything into a day or two, shows you strokes, and hopes you copy them. Without structure — and without time to build the skill — every brow becomes a gamble.

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01

Freestyling with no map

You start each brow hoping it comes together. Without reference points and structure, the outcome is different every single time.

02

Strokes that blur or heal patchy

Without pressure science and an understanding of skin behaviour, you can't diagnose why strokes lose their crispness — so you can't fix it.

03

Overwhelmed by the full brow

Looking at a whole empty brow is paralysing. You rush, you tense up, and your stroke quality collapses under the pressure.

04

One-day courses that don't stick

A weekend of information isn't enough to build a skill. Without weeks of guided practice, most of what you learned fades before you use it.

05

Conflicting advice from every trainer

Every artist teaches strokes differently. Copying settings and patterns without understanding leaves you more confused, not less.

06

Confidence that collapses under pressure

You're capable, but one difficult client shakes you. That fear lives in the gap between copying strokes and truly owning a method.

How it works

Seven weeks.
One transformation.

Real skill is built with repetition over time, not crammed into a weekend. Six weeks of coached practice build your strokes layer by layer — then two days in house with Lara bring it all together.

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Weeks 1–6

Live Coaching & Mentoring Calls

Every Monday, 8pm–9:30pm, live with Lara. Each call teaches the next layer of the Structured Stroke System, reviews how your week went, and sets your focus for the week ahead.

Weeks 1–6

Guided Weekly Practice

Through the week you practise exactly what was taught on that Monday's call — building neuro pathways and muscle memory with purpose, not guesswork.

Weeks 1–6

Weekly Challenges

A challenge is set each week to push your strokes forward and keep you accountable, so your skill visibly progresses week after week.

Weeks 1–6

Skool Video Portal

Online videos to watch in your own time through the Skool portal — supporting and deepening everything covered in the live calls.

In House · Day 1

Mastery Day

Everything from the six weeks put into practice with Lara beside you — latex practice, stroke adjustment, and accuracy and depth support, refined in person.

In House · Day 2

Model Day

Maximum 2 students at a time, working on a shared model between two — reducing fatigue and maximising learning while Lara guides every step.

Your dates

Two groups.
Choose your start.

Every session is in the diary before you begin — six Monday evenings, then your two days in house. All calls run 8:00pm – 9:30pm.

Group One
Starts Monday
21st September
6 live coaching calls · Mondays 8–9:30pm
21 Sept 28 Sept 5 Oct 12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct
Two days in house
Tue 3 NovMastery Day — latex practice, stroke adjustment, accuracy and depth support
Wed 4 NovModel Day — max 2 students, shared model between two
Group Two
Starts Monday
2nd November
6 live coaching calls · Mondays 8–9:30pm
2 Nov 9 Nov 16 Nov 23 Nov 30 Nov 7 Dec
Two days in house
Tue 15 DecMastery Day — latex practice, stroke adjustment, accuracy and depth support
Wed 16 DecModel Day — max 2 students, shared model between two

Choosing the online-only option? You'll join every Monday call from week 1 to week 6 — the two in-house days are the only difference.

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What you'll master

The Structured
Stroke System.

You don't build a brow all at once — you build it in controlled sections, with structure set before a single stroke touches skin. Five pillars, taught week by week.

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01

The 5-Point Precision Map

Structure before strokes. Five key reference points set proportion, balance, and shape before you begin — removing chaos before it starts.

02

The Batch Stroke Method

You don't build a brow. You build it in controlled sections — a core foundation of strokes, then outward. No more panic at the empty brow.

03

The Stroke Rhythm Principle

Entry, flow, exit, reset, repeat. Master the rhythm and the brow takes care of itself. This is discipline, not talent.

04

Neuro Pathway Development

Micro-movements, repetition, and pressure science that build real muscle memory. You're not struggling — you're building pathways.

05

The Micro-Precision Standard

Work smaller than you think. Control before speed, detail before density. Precision creates confidence.

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The Science Inside

Skin behaviour, pressure depth, healing response, pigment placement and colour change — so your strokes are controlled implantation, not artistic guesswork.

More than a course

Coaching for your strokes.
Mentorship for your confidence.

Most artists who struggle with hairstrokes aren't short on talent — they're short on confidence, structure, and someone in their corner. Over seven weeks you're not just taught a method, you're mentored through the doubt that sits underneath it.

"You're not struggling. You're building pathways."

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A space where it's safe to ask

PMU can feel competitive and unwelcoming, and many artists are afraid to admit what they don't know. Lara's rooms are calm and non-judgemental — no ego, no shame, no question too small.

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Confidence rebuilt, week by week

Confidence blocks learning far more than ability ever does. Each week Lara reflects your progress back to you, gently challenges the story you're telling yourself, and helps you see what you're already good at.

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Someone in your corner for 7 weeks

Not a one-day course you leave and forget. Lara is there through every call, every challenge and every wobble — because most artists who leave this industry go for lack of support, not lack of skill.

Lara Malini
Lara MaliniBSc · VTCT · Level 4 Educator
International Judge & Speaker

About Lara

A method built on science,
taught with care

"Most artists try to freestyle strokes. I teach structure first."

Lara completed her Bachelor of Science in psychology and neuroscience while raising five children and building her PMU business. Her Structured Stroke System grew from that same evidence-first thinking: hairstrokes broken down into structure, rhythm, and repetition that any committed artist can learn — given the time to build the skill properly.

  • Bachelor of Science, psychology and neuroscience
  • Level 4 qualified educator with accredited teaching credentials and VTCT qualified
  • 8 years PMU experience, now a full-time educator and industry speaker
  • International judge and recognised industry voice
  • Teaching from research, not trends
  • Students consistently describe her training as calm, non-judgemental, and unlike anything else
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Is this right for you?

This works best for artists
ready to go deeper

This is not a beginners course. It is a small, coached programme for working artists who want a structured, science-led method they can repeat with every client — built over seven weeks, not rushed in a weekend.

This is for you ✓

  • You have at least 6 months machine experience
  • Your strokes blur, heal patchy, or vary from client to client
  • You want a structured, repeatable method — not more freestyling
  • You can commit to a weekly call and regular practice
  • You lack confidence, not capability
  • You take the craft seriously and want premium-level skill

Not quite right if…

  • You've never used a machine (ask about the Beginners Programme instead)
  • You're looking for a quick weekend technique fix
  • You want shortcuts rather than real understanding
  • You can't commit time to practise between calls
  • You expect perfection without putting in the reps

Student results

Real artists.
Real transformations.

★★★★★
"I had such a positive experience with Alara brow design! I recently completed a hyper realism brow master class with Lara and I couldn’t be happier with my decision! From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and supported. The training was incredibly detailed, professional, and easy to follow. Every technique was explained with patience, and I received plenty of hands-on guidance, which gave me the confidence to perfect my skills. Lara’s passion for teaching and her genuine commitment to seeing her students succeed is above and beyond. She shared so many valuable tips, industry knowledge, and techniques that I know will elevate my work and help me grow as a brow artist. I highly recommend!"
Mia CarterGoogle Review
★★★★★
"What a well needed course for our industry. Lara is so kind and clearly extremely passionate about her craft. Lara makes you feel extremely comfortable to ask any questions and there is no rush whatsoever. I highly recommend anybody in the industry to take this course"
Stephanie ZaalGoogle Review
★★★★★
"Such an incredible few days training with Lara! Her knowledge and passion is second to none, and I've left feeling very inspired and full of knowledge. I would recommend the course to absolutely everyone in the industry."
Lucy JamesGoogle Review
★★★★★
"I implicitly trust Lara with my life! Everything about her and her work is exquisite and I love her for it. Thank you Lara and team !"
Georgina MusciooGoogle Review

One programme. One method.

The Realistic
Hairstroke Programme

Seven weeks of coaching, mentorship and structured skill-building. Six weeks of live calls with practice and challenges in between — then two days in house with Lara to master it on real skin.

  • 6 live coaching and mentoring calls — every Monday, 8pm–9:30pm
  • Seven weeks of mentorship and support from Lara, not a one-off day
  • Guided practice and a challenge set every week
  • Online videos through the Skool portal
  • Day 1 in house: mastery — latex practice, stroke adjustment, accuracy and depth support
  • Day 2 in house: model day — max 2 students, shared model to reduce fatigue and maximise learning
  • Full manual and certificate posted to you at the start of the course
  • Online-only option available for £1,700
£1,900 7 weeks · 6 weeks virtual + 2 days in house · or £1,700 online only

Secure your place with a £300 deposit — the balance is payable two weeks before your start date. Places are limited to keep coaching personal, and once a start date sells out it will not be added back.

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Questions

Everything you
probably want to know

How much experience do I need?+
You should have at least 6 months of machine experience. This programme refines and structures your existing skills — it is not a first course. If you're completely new to PMU, ask about the Beginners Programme instead.
How does the 7-week structure work?+
Every Monday evening for six weeks you join a live coaching call with Lara from 8pm to 9:30pm. Through the week you practise what was taught, complete a set challenge, and watch supporting videos in the Skool portal. Then, in week seven, you spend two days in house with Lara putting it all into practice.
What happens on the two in-house days?+
Day one is mastery: everything you've learned over the six weeks put into practice with Lara making adjustments — latex practice, stroke adjustment, and accuracy and depth support. Day two is model day: a maximum of two students at a time, working on a shared model between two, which reduces fatigue and maximises learning.
What do you mean by mentorship?+
Coaching is the technical side — the method, the strokes, the science. Mentorship is everything around it: having someone who knows your work, notices your progress, talks you through the wobbles, and helps you rebuild confidence. Most artists who struggle aren't short on ability, they're short on support. Over seven weeks Lara is there for both.
What's the difference between the two prices?+
The full programme is £1,900 and includes the six-week virtual programme plus the two in-house training days. The online-only option is £1,700 and includes everything virtual — the live calls, challenges, and Skool videos — without the in-house days.
Why is this better than a one- or two-day course?+
Hairstrokes are a motor skill — they're built through repetition over time, not information in a weekend. Seven weeks of coached practice builds the neuro pathways and muscle memory that make strokes consistent, so by the time you reach the in-house days you're refining real skill, not starting from scratch.
How does payment work?+
A £300 deposit secures your place, with the balance payable two weeks before your course start date. Please note the deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable. You can also choose to pay in full when you book.
Do I get a manual and certificate?+
Yes — a full printed manual and your certificate are posted to you at the beginning of the course, so you have everything in hand from week one.
Is this worth the investment?+
Four to five hairstroke clients typically cover the cost of the programme — and the method stays with you for every client after that. When your strokes are structured and consistent, premium pricing follows naturally.

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before you book?

Lara is happy to help. Get in touch directly and she'll get back to you.

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