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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.


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


The Science Behind Wet Wound Healing for Optimal Permanent Makeup Results
Permanent makeup procedures and tattoos create superficial wounds on the skin. How these wounds heal directly affects the final appearance and pigment retention. While some permanent makeup artists promote dry healing, scientific research and peer-reviewed studies consistently support wet wound healing as the best approach. This post explores what science says about wet wound healing, why it leads to more attractive healed results, and how the right aftercare can make all the
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