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AROUND THE WORLD
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are you new to the business or a seasoned veteran?
Do you just want information about the
permanent makeup industry?
Here are
some commonly asked questions.
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- How do I know if Permanent Makeup is the right career for me ?
- Where can I find a technician or a school in my area?
- Why do I have to worry about iron oxide pigment?
- Who regulates technicians ?
- What is a Society?
- When the school you attended didn't have you feeling confidant to work on you own?
How do I know if Permanent Makeup is the right career for me?
Permanent makeup is a very rewarding career. It is a fast growing industry with continual change. If you like art you may enjoy this career. It is an artist endeavor. The degree of success varies with each individual. How well PMU techs do depends on how they can promote themselves and their artistic ability.
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Where can I find a technician or school in my area?
There are many places to check for schools or techs in your area.
- Check our Society web directory
- Local Phone Directory
- Search web site
Check the school out. Make sure you know what to expect. A reputable school will provide you will detailed information about their daily training schedule. Locate a school where you will receive hands-on training ( preferably one on one). Hands on training and "One on One" training are not the same, please have the school clarify. You learn this craft by doing. You will want to get the most hands on experience possible. Schools that teach machine and manual methods of applying permanent makeup prepare you for all phases of permanent makeup. The school that you attend should have a policy of answering all questions and helping you resolve problems after you have completed the course (very important).
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Why do I need to worry about iron oxide pigments?
There are a couple of reasons for not wanting to use iron oxide in your pigments.
- MRI, some hospitals are now asking if you
have permanent makeup with iron oxide in them. The MRI machine is a
magnetic field and wants to pull the iron from the body. No it does
not pull pigment from the body but does cause some burning.
- Iron Oxide pigments do change colors with
time. (2 to 3 years). You will probably have your customers return
wanting you to correct the color change at no charge.
- Pigment companies that sell iron oxide
pigments often sell color correctors and you can correct the color changes
in your clients.
- Customers often consider the color change your problem and request a free color correction service. It is costly to you.
This should be a consideration for both techs and clients.
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Who regulates technicians ?
This is a relatively new industry. Government agencies are just beginning to regulate this industry. To look into your state laws click here. This is tattooing.
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What is a Society?
Definition of Society: A body of persons united for some common purpose. (source Webster's Dictionary)
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When the school you attended didn't have you feeling confidant to work on your own, What can you do?
The society is collecting a list of schools who are willing to answer questions and help you resolve problems. Please email the society for the current list. If you are a school or technician and willing to help others please email.