What Is Needle Hang in PMU and Why It Affects Your Results
Let’s talk needle hang. If you are having trouble getting consistent results in your PMU, you may need to adjust your needle hang. What is needle hang? Needle hang is how much of the needle tips you can see sticking out of the tube or cartridge tip. So what is stroke length then? Stroke length […]
How UV and Sun Exposure Affect PMU Pigment Retention
Summer is my favorite time. I was born in July and I am a total summer baby. Parks, beaches, camping, hiking, heat and humidity. I love it all. What I don’t love is being a PMU artist in the summer. Sun exposure is bad for our skin all year long, but it’s worse in the […]
Is the Fitzpatrick Scale Still Relevant for PMU Artists?
If you have been in PMU for any amount of time, you have probably heard of the Fitzpatrick scale. Maybe you learned it in training, maybe you saw it on an intake form, or maybe someone brought it up at a conference. Either way, there is a lot of debate right now about how useful […]
Stop Comparing Your PMU Work to Photos Online — Do This Instead
The internet is an amazing place. You can find the answer to just about anything you can think to ask. We are connected to each other like never before. When I first got into permanent makeup (circa 2003) I could find some online forums and groups, websites, and a few YouTube videos where artists showcased […]
Transgender Clientele
Permanent makeup is one of the most personal services in the beauty industry. What we do affects how people see themselves every single day. For transgender clients, that impact goes even deeper. PMU can be a real part of how they bring their outside appearance in line with who they are inside. That is not […]
It’s All About Control
Let me ask you something. Have you ever let a client talk you into something you knew wasn’t right? Done a shape you wouldn’t normally do, used a color you knew was going to heal ugly, or kept going when your gut was telling you to stop? Yeah. Me too. We have all been there. […]
Discussion on Anesthetics in Tattooing
This is something that has been coming up more and more, so I want to talk about it directly. There is a growing trend of clients asking for stronger numbing products, and of some artists trying to get their hands on them. I understand the appeal. We want our clients to be comfortable. But going […]
Understanding Needles : Peppering, Whip Shading and Cross Hatching *VIDEO*
Angela Torresi CPCP explains needle configurations, peppering, whip shading, and cross-hatching techniques for permanent makeup artists. A foundational guide to understanding needles and how to use them effectively.