Trends, Truth & Responsibility in PMU | TAF #122

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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-based PMU techniques
• Why Instagram results don’t always reflect healed work
• Hair strokes, hyper-realism & techniques that don’t age well
• Pigment ingredients, color shifts & long-term outcomes
• Photo editing, filters & unrealistic client expectations
• Accountability, ethics & responsibility in PMU education
• Why fundamentals matter more than viral techniques

If you’re a permanent makeup artist navigating education overload, unrealistic expectations, and fast-changing trends, this episode will help you refocus on ethics, longevity, and excellence in PMU.

🎧 Be sure to listen to Part 1 before diving into this episode.

🎸 Composition and guitars - Russ Letizia
🥁 Drums and studio engineering - Mike Zerbe
🎼 Recorded at The Compound in Las Vegas, NV