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Ink4Girls PERMANENT MAKEUP
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Eyebrow Healing Stages
Permanent Makeup Healing Stages & Troubleshooting Guide Following your aftercare instructions is the single most important factor in achieving beautiful, long-lasting permanent makeup results. When healed properly, your brows (or other PMU procedures) will look very similar to how they looked when you left the clinic—just softer and slightly lighter. Below is a breakdown of the normal healing stages, followed by an important troubleshooting section to help you understand wha


Carbon vs. Iron Oxide Pigments: What Permanent Makeup Artists Need to Know About Long-Term Results
I will get some serious hate for this article but it needs to be said! I have never heard a client tell me or any artist that they desire permanent eyebrows that screams "Face Tattoo!" in a few years. I’ll start with full honesty—I was just as guilty as everyone else. For years, I relied almost exclusively on iron oxide pigments, then switched to carbon-heavy formulas when they became the industry trend. They implanted easily, looked bold, and lasted longer… or so we thought.


"Oversaturation" in Permanent Makeup: What It Really Means
Have you ever gone to a permanent makeup artist for a touch-up, only to be told they can’t work on your brows because you’re oversaturated? Client was told she needed tattoo removal and was oversaturated. She needed color correction and no removal. Perhaps you were looking forward to soft hairstrokes or a brand-new brow design, but instead, you were informed that removal is necessary first. The term "oversaturated" has become the latest negative buzzword in permanent makeup.


What Every Client Should Know About Permanent Makeup In Arizona
⚖️ Licensing and Credentials for Permanent Makeup in Arizona Arizona’s Lack of Permanent Makeup Regulation: What You Need to Know Unlike most states, Arizona has virtually no state-level regulation or licensing requirements for permanent makeup artists. This is alarming — because permanent makeup is a form of tattooing, which means blood-borne pathogens can be present and spread if infection control procedures are not properly followed. Without government oversight or a dedic


Charged For Services That Were Not Needed? Permanent Makeup Pricing
Hey there! If you’ve ever wondered why permanent makeup prices can vary so much, you’re in the right place. Let’s get into why artists charge what they charge and what sets my pricing apart—especially when it comes to the important topic of free touch-ups! The Touch-Up Factor One major factor influencing pricing is the touch-up policy. Many artists offer a "free" or included touch-up as part of their service, and that will absolutely inflate the base price. When you see an ar


Permanent Makeup Aftercare Instructions
Proper aftercare is essential to ensure your new permanent makeup heals beautifully and retains its color. Please follow these guidelines carefully for the best results. General Aftercare (Applies to All Procedures) For the first 7 days, it’s important to keep the treated area clean, protected, and moisturized with Aquaphor. Keep the area moist with your ointment — do not allow it to dry out or scab. Light weeping during the first day or two is normal. Gently wipe the are
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