carbon pigment after 3 years iron oxide pigment after 3 years In the world of permanent makeup (PMU), pigments are everything. They determine how your brows, lips, or eyeliner look today—and how they will look years from now. But as the industry grows, a serious issue has emerged: oversaturation . Every week, more clients walk through the door with eyebrows that can’t accept one more drop of pigment. Their skin is overloaded. The culprit? Carbon-based pigments. After years of

Why Use Aquaphor After Permanent Makeup? When it comes to aftercare for permanent makeup procedures (brows, eyeliner, lips, etc.), selecting the right product is key. Aquaphor wasn’t invented for beauty trends—it has roots in dermatologic and wound-healing care, which makes it particularly well‐suited for the healing skin after a PMU procedure. What Aquaphor Does — and Why That Matters Aquaphor’s formula is simple with supporting ingredients like glycerin, panthenol..... In

When it comes to choosing a permanent makeup artist, credentials aren’t just a formality—they’re your assurance of safety, skill, and professionalism. In an industry where needles meet skin and artistry meets science, training and certification make all the difference between a beautiful result and a dangerous experience. Licensing in Las Vegas: A Higher Standard Unlike many states with minimal or no regulations, Las Vegas takes permanent makeup seriously. Artists must meet s

By Theresa G., CPCP, Licensed Esthetician & Permanent Makeup Artist Let’s talk about the elephant in the treatment room — permanent makeup prices . If you’ve ever fallen down a Las Vegas rabbit hole of comparing brow quotes online and thought, “Wait, how can one artist charge $250 and another $500 for the same  thing?” — you’re not alone. Spoiler alert: it’s not  the pigment, and it’s definitely  not because one artist uses gold-plated needles (though that would be kind of fa

Learn the truth about permanent makeup touch-ups in Las Vegas — what’s a simple refresh vs. a full redesign. Discover why not every “touch-up” is created equal, what really qualifies, and how professional assessment keeps your brows beautiful and long-lasting.

Powder brows: the eyebrow world’s version of “just put some Windex on it.” No matter your age, skin type, or brow goals — everyone’s getting the same prescription. But is this trend actually helping clients, or just making things easier for artists? Let’s unpack the powder brow phenomenon (with a sprinkle of humor and a dash of truth). By Theresa G., Licensed Esthetician & Permanent Makeup Artist The Powder Brow Craze Lately, it seems like powder brow  has become the answer t

Are your eyebrows really oversaturated? Do you really need permanent makeup removal? Maybe not!

Rethinking Permanent Makeup: Ending the Cycle of Misinformation By Theresa G., Licensed Esthetician & Permanent Makeup Artist Concerns in the Permanent Makeup Industry for Mature Clients Mature clients often feel underserved in the permanent makeup industry. Many are frequently told they are not candidates for services, particularly when it comes to eyebrow enhancements. If they are not outright turned away, they are often informed that their only options are "powder brows" o