Trends, Truth & Responsibility in PMU | TAF #122

About this episode

Teryn Darling and Alex Mechenici discuss critical truths in the permanent makeup industry, addressing trends, misinformation, and the importance of responsible artistry.

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Teryn Darling is joined again by Alex Mechenici of Alex PMU Academy to unpack the truths the permanent makeup industry doesn’t always want to hear. From trend-driven techniques and social media misinformation to pigment science, photo editing ethics, and long-term healed results, this episode challenges PMU artists to think critically, work responsibly, and return to strong fundamentals. In this episode, we cover: The dangers of trend-...

People in this episode

Host: Teryn Darling

Guest: Alex Mechenici

Topics covered

• permanent makeup
• industry truths
• social media misinformation
• pigment science
• photo editing ethics
• responsible artistry

Keywords

• permanent makeup
• trends
• social media
• pigment science
• photo editing
• responsibility
• artistry

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Organizations: Alex PMU Academy

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