Send us a text PMU besties, get ready for one of the most educational + honest episodes yet! In this week’s Tatter-a-Fact, Teryn Darling and her wife + business partner Kat are diving deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in the permanent makeup world: pigment viscosity and retention problems. Whether you’re confused by why some PMU pigments are thick, struggling with healed results that aren’t lasting, or just need a little boost in your color theory + machine technique knowledge… this episode is for you! What you’ll learn in this episode: • Why some PMU pigments (like Aqua + OMG) are thicker or thinner—and the real science behind it • How to easily thin out brow pigments without compromising healed-in results (hint: Soft FX 💧) • What pigment “viscosity” really means and why it matters for implantation • The difference between carbon black vs. iron oxide vs. hybrid pigments • Why yellow pigment molecules behave like mini sponges (yes, really!) • The real reason pigment retention can suck (spoiler: it’s not always the pigment) • The truth about shallow implantation + low saturation brow trends • What “ultra-micronization” means and how it affects pigment performance • Why switching from carbon-based to inorganic pigment lines requires a learning curve Whether you're using Aqua Pigments, Loaded, Velvet, OMG, or another PMU pigment line, this episode gives you the behind-the-scenes formulation wisdom you didn't know you needed. Perfect for: • New permanent makeup artists trying to improve retention • Experienced artists transitioning away from carbon-based brow pigments • Artists struggling with pigment thickness, needle flow, or healed-in color • Anyone who loves Teryn’s PMU nerd-out moments 🧠✨ Girlz, Ink 2025 🎸 Composition and guitars - Russ Letizia 🥁 Drums and studio engineering - Mike Zerbe 🎼 Recorded at The Compound in Las Vegas, NV
