About this episode
Send a textIn Episode #102 of the Tatter-a-fact PMU Podcast, Teryn Darling is back with Kat for a deep dive into your most frequently asked questions in permanent makeup! From aftercare best practices to pigment choices for Fitzpatrick 5 and 6 clients, this episode is jam-packed with real talk, expert advice, and proven techniques from a PMU veteran.Here’s what we cover in this episode:? PMU Aftercare Tips: What aftercare ointments Teryn uses (and avoids) for brows, eyeliner, lips, and areolas? Best Numbing Creams & Anesthetics: What to use now that Face & Body is gone and why we love Microcaine and TAG 45? Pigments for Fitz 5 & 6: The safest pigments for darker skin tones, why carbon black can be risky, and choosing organic vs. inorganic pigments? Eyeliner Removal with Li-FT®: Can you safely remove bad eyeliner tattoos? Yes and here’s how!? Blotting for Retention: Why blotting is the #1 aftercare step that artists and clients MUST understand? Product Rants, Industry Realness & Giving Grace: A candid talk about pigment bashing, PMU machines, and giving artists and brands the grace they deserveWhether you’re a beginner permanent makeup artist or an advanced PMU pro, this episode brings clarity to some of the most confusing (and controversial!) topics in the industry.? Mentioned in this episode:• Li-FT® Saline Removal Course• Loaded Pigments for Brows• AfterInked Ointments• Microcaine Anesthetic? Drop a comment with YOUR burning PMU question we might feature it in a future episode!? Have a name idea for this Q&A series? Email your suggestions to info@girlzink.com for a chance to win a PMU goody bag filled with pigments, needles, and more! ?Girlz, Ink 2025? Composition and guitars - Russ Letizia? Drums and studio engineering - Mike Zerbe? Recorded at The Compound in Las Vegas, NV