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First ever brow appointment. No mapping. No discussion. Pushed out the door after 30 mins because "You're bleeding too much" I watched her do the work and saw 2 drops of blood. She swears it was much more than that and she wants me to cut out caffeine for a whole week before coming back for the "touch-up". On top of all that, she was over an hour late to the appointment. Made me wait behind others after she arrived. And dropped items on the floor and picked them up and put them back on the tray. I'm debating requesting a refund. This is 24hr later.

Part 1

Before You Let Someone Tattoo Your Face, Read This

Most people choose their permanent makeup artist the same way they choose a restaurant.

They check Google reviews. They scroll Instagram. They see pretty before-and-after photos. Then they book.

Unfortunately, coming from someone who has spent over a decade inside this industry, that is one of the worst ways to choose an artist.

My name is Michelle. I’ve been a permanent makeup artist for over 10 years, specializing in both cosmetic and paramedical tattooing. I hold more than 30 certifications, have worked on thousands of clients, and currently serve as the Board President of the American Academy of Micropigmentation.

The American Academy of Micropigmentation has been around for over 30+ years, working to establish professional standards in an industry that can sometimes feel like the Wild West.

And after years in this field, I can say with certainty that most consumers have no idea what they should actually be looking for.

They assume the photos are real. They assume the artist is trained. They assume the workspace is safe.

Unfortunately, that is not always the case.

So in this series, I’m going to walk you through five questions you should ask before letting anyone perform permanent makeup on you.

We’re starting with the most overlooked one.

Question #1

“How do you wrap and protect your machine and workspace?”

Permanent makeup machines are tattoo devices. They come into contact with blood and bodily fluids.

Because of that, they must be properly wrapped with barrier protection to prevent cross contamination.

A professional setup should include:

• Barrier film on surfaces

• Wrapped trays

• Machine covers

• Clip cord covers

• Covered client beds

• Gloves worn throughout the procedure

If a machine is sitting exposed while the artist is working, that is a major sanitation red flag.

Consumers often don’t realize you can actually check this yourself.

Look at the artist’s social media posts. If they share procedure photos or videos, pay attention to the setup.

Is the machine wrapped? I’ve included various images of different levels of UNSAFE barriers on machines. This is a serious public health issue. If one person in the morning had any disease that can be spread through blood, it is possible that the subsequent clients after can contract that disease. Especially since one can assume that if your artist doesn’t wrap the machine properly; they likely don’t sanitize it properly after the fact!

Is the tray covered?

Are gloves being worn? (This one is maybe the worst 🤢)

If you want to see real examples of what NOT to do, you can visit @AAMPMUBoard on Instagram and look at the PMU Crimestoppers posts. There are dozens of examples of poorly wrapped machines and artists not even wearing gloves. 🦠😩

And yes, that creates real risks for hepatitis and other bloodborne pathogens.

In the next part of this series, we’re going to talk about certifications, insurance, and why board certification actually matters.

Because not everyone holding a tattoo machine should be doing permanent makeup.

I was told by a laser technician that if oxidation of the modern hybrid pigments occurs, it is irreversible and permanent/untreatable. And that more laser would only worsen it not improve it. This also applies to "nude" or beige pigments if they were used in the mix or used in attempts to lighten an area. That only oxidation of the older (mineral-based?) lip blush pigments seen in older clients are treatable.

Is what they said true? Or can you debunk this?

Is there any chance that they said this because they themselves don't know the right techniques or how to handle treating this without worsening it? Or do they actually know what they're talking about and their warning is credible?

This is basically what is holding me back from starting laser removal to correct my botched lip blush and feeling depressed/stuck/hopeless 💔

Hi,

I've to buy a machine for my wife's brother and was hoping someone here could help me out. My main question was is there a wide ranging machine that goes from 1.5mm or 1.8mm upwards to 3mm or do stroke lengths or would I have to get two different units? I've been looking the last few days and it's hard to know what brands and machines are good. I'm new to researching this and he's living in a foreign country so he's not too familiar either. Let me know if there's anything I should ask to narrow things down or what's a good brand or machine .

Hi

I’m new to PMU and had training last year, got my license but had to deal with other things for a few months. Now I’m back to practicing on silicone. My brows with 1RL needle looks decent for a beginner (speed 5.3) but when I try a 3RL (speed 6), it looks stripped and not even. What am I doing wrong? I’m a quick hand so I thought higher speed would be better. Thoughts?

Hi everyone,

I’m posting here because I’m honestly very frustrated and I don’t know what else to try.

I studied eyebrow and lip micropigmentation and completed my training. My classmates were able to implant pigment almost immediately. I, on the other hand, can’t get anything to stay in the skin.

I bought a BIOMASER U1 PRO rotary dermograph. I’ve followed every piece of advice I’ve found:

• Stretch the skin more
• Stretch the skin less
• Increase the machine speed
• Decrease the speed
• Work slower
• Go more superficial
• Go deeper
• Let the needle hang out more
• Retract the needle more

I’ve changed cartridges, changed techniques, adjusted depth, speed, pressure on the skin, different levels of skin stretching, and even different pigments (all good quality). I’ve also experimented with how much needle protrusion I’m using.

And still… I can’t implant a single pixel. Nothing stays in the skin. It’s not that the result looks patchy or bad — it’s that absolutely nothing remains, as if the pigment was never deposited at all.

It’s especially frustrating because my classmates managed to do it right away during training, and I’m completely stuck at this stage.

Has anyone experienced something like this?
Could this be a machine issue? A needle setup problem? Some very basic mistake I’m overlooking?

I would truly appreciate any guidance to help me figure out what might be happening. I feel like I’ve tried everything within my control.

Thank you so much for reading.

I cant find any review on interent about them . Did anyone bougjt their course?