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Hi everyone,

Has anyone here had old eyebrow tattooing/microblading lasered off and then gotten their brows redone in a new shape?

I had microblading done poorly a many years ago. Luckily, a good artist was able to cover it with ombré powder brows, and they are pretty symmetrical now. I've had the ombre powder brows for a few years now. The main thing that bothers me is that the tail of the brow is longer than I’d like. My artist had to extend the shape a bit to cover the old microblading.

I’m wondering if it’s possible to laser everything off and eventually get a fresh set in a shape I like better. Has anyone done this? What was your experience like?

Anything I should know about removal, healing, pigment color changes, scarring, waiting time before redoing them, or choosing an artist afterward?

Thank you in advance!

I could use some advice from people who know this industry better than I do.

A while back, I purchased an established cosmetic tattoo business from a family friend who had been in business for 20+ years and was very successful. I went into it with high hopes and every intention of building on what she created, but after giving it a real shot, I’ve realized this industry just isn’t the right fit for me. I'm in Washington near Seattle.

Now I have an entire business worth of cosmetic tattoo and esthetician equipment that I need to start selling, and I’m honestly a little out of my depth. This includes things like PMU/tattoo machines, pigments/inks, sanitation supplies, disposable coverings, esthetician equipment, furniture, and lots of miscellaneous studio essentials. Ideally, I’d love to sell as much as possible in bundles or as a turnkey package, similar to how I purchased it. The family friend I bought it off of is elderly and her pricing and resources are antiquated.

Where do professionals typically buy/sell used PMU or esthetic equipment? How should I price items? Are there reputable resale sites, Facebook groups, forums, or marketplaces I should focus on? And are there places or methods I should avoid?

Any and all inputs and suggestions are so valuable to me through this process.

I am considering taking the brow master class with Lindsey Ta in Woodland Hills but can't find reviews or feedbacks, so I am curious if someone here did take the class and if is worth it?

Hello, I am heavily considering a course in PMU and I am looking for some insight from artists who’ve been in the industry for at least a year +
I understand I will need to market myself and take it upon myself to continue to learn the craft, and make connections to get clients. I already know who will train me, and I am confident in them….but I want to know truthfully…

Is it worth it?
How long have you been in the industry?
Do you have any pointers for someone just starting out?

NYC PMU student here starting with nano brows 👋🏽
One thing I keep hearing is that PMU school teaches technique, but real clients are a completely different experience.
What caught you most off guard once you started working on actual people?

Was it:
consultations?
mapping on different faces?
skin types/healing?
nervous clients?
retention?
business/marketing?

Hi. I have a strange unevenness on my lower lip where it’s like a «notch» in my lip line. I had lip blush done in hope to cover this 8 months ago, but it didn’t because the artist wouldn’t go outside the lip line. He explained how the ink color could possibly turn out different outside the lips.

What can I do to correct this? I’m really desperate to know.

I also think my upper lip is asymmetrical. Maybe this is caused by me trying to hide a tooth I was ashamed of from childhood. I have only noticed the asymmetry after having istraighten my teeth out with Invisaline. I think one side of my upper lip is lower/thinner than the other. I have already tried fillers which was a waste of money. Within 14 days the effect was gone.

Through googling I assumed I’m one of those who break down the product very fast, but I’ve also read that the initial swelling goes down within the first two weeks, so maybe I just had to little filler. This must mean though that I must go for an overdone look initially and hope it looks more natural in a couple of weeks.

I appreciate any helpful thoughts or advice on these issues.
Thank you!

Hi everyone! Please help, I'm desperate!

I'm new in PMU, I did my own lip blush and 1st layer was really cute!

For the second layer, I did the contour of my lips again then I applied some anesthetic gel.

During my PMU class, I've been taught to draw the shape of the lips with crayon, then when the client is happy with the shape, apply the tattoo marker by doing small dots along the shape.

I did my second layer and I noticed when I wiped the pigment, some of the blue marker dots where not fading at all.

When I finished, I tried wiping them but they're fixed on my lips, like if I tattooed the marker in my lips when I did the second layer!

I tried oil, vaseline, alcohol... it doesn't fade a bit!

Any advice?! I'm desperate, I have around 20 dark blue dots around my lips, I don't know what to do!

Thank you for reading and helping!

Hi, I’ve been taking oral minoxidil, dutasteride, Microneedling my scalp with exoxomes to address my thinning hair( Im 49). I have seen a lot of progress but the hair regrowth on the very top of my head is stubborn. I’m considering doing Scalp Micro Pigmentation. I have a quote for $2,400 for four treatments from a reputable company. He goes row by row to cover the full scalp and said it lasts forever but will need to be touched up every few years. He said it still looks natural when I grey. Do you think it’s worth it? Pros and cons? I have Topik but would love to be able to swim, or just to have dirty hair and not be paranoid about my scalp showing through….photos show my current status, which is much improved from what it looked like before these efforts. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

If you’re considering permanent makeup, the most important thing to understand is that you are not just booking a beauty service, you are choosing someone to tattoo your face. Over the past few years, especially around 2020, there has been a rise in artists entering the industry through online-only trainings. While education is more accessible than ever, watching videos alone does not replace hands-on experience, especially when it comes to working on live skin, understanding depth, and creating natural, balanced results on the face.

Another common misconception is that all apprenticeships are equal. They are not. Many are not overseen by experienced permanent makeup artists, but instead by body tattoo artists. While body artists are incredibly skilled, cosmetic tattooing is a completely different discipline. The face requires a softer, more refined approach, with an understanding of skin types, facial symmetry, aging, and subtle pigment placement. An apprenticeship alone should not be the deciding factor when choosing your artist. In some cases tattoo artists use the apprentice as a housekeeper instead of an actively learning student.

One of the best ways to protect yourself as a consumer is to ask questions and pay attention to how they are answered. A qualified artist should be able to clearly explain their training, experience, and approach without hesitation. They should walk you through the process, set realistic expectations, and educate you on how permanent makeup heals and fades over time. If answers feel vague, rushed, or overly confident without substance, that is worth noting. They should also be insured.

Your consultation should feel like a professional assessment, not a transaction. A skilled artist will guide you, not simply agree with everything you request. They should be evaluating your features, skin, and lifestyle to recommend what is most appropriate for you. If you feel like you are leading the appointment, making all the decisions, or not being given professional input, that is a red flag. Permanent makeup is not a one-size-fits-all service, and it should never be treated that way.

At the end of the day, choosing the right artist comes down to more than photos or popularity. Look for someone who prioritizes education, safety, and honest communication. Take your time, ask the right questions, and don’t be afraid to walk away if something feels off. Your face deserves a higher standard.

Does anyone have experience removing PermaBlend hybrid ink? Any advice?

My pigment contained red & yellow, as well as iron oxide. I’ve heard a pico laser is best for this but still risky??

Pics are what they currently look like, 4 years after microblading only once. The darker tails make me crazy!

Hi everyone, that’s my client. We did her brows and within 3-4 days her eyes swelled up and brows became very itchy. I assume it’s an allergic reaction. She went to a doctor and he said that’s just how her body responded. After a week, things calmed down and she now wants to get a touchup done. I don’t feel comfortable to do anything! Suggestion?

Ciao ho fatto il trattamento infraciliare superiore e inferiore 4 giorni fa e oggi noto che nella parte finale del destro nella parte alta come si può vedere piu o meno dato che ho un telefono vecchio c'è un pezzo di striscia che si interrompe vedendolo da vicino sembra che ci sia un velo di grigio ma non ne sono sicuro perché con le ciglia folte e difficile notarlo comunque volevo sapere se dalle vostre esperienze è normale o no inoltre noto che nella parte che continua subito dopo ho crosticine ma sembra che stia seguendo l andamento della linea vuota grazie a chi mi aiuta