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Teryn Darling is a legend in the Permanent Makeup industry. She's dedicated 20+ years to the craft of permanent makeup and in that time she's grown her company, Girlz Ink, into a global brand and industry standard. Teryn's overcome a lot of adversity and has done pretty well for herself in the PMU world! She's developed her skills as a cosmetic tattooer and to do that she had to develop her skills as an entrepreneur and business woman. Expect smart, sharp conversations. Teryn doesn't hold back so these episodes will be interesting, honest and real! She loves talking business and digging deep to get to know people; how, why and why not they do things.

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PMU Reality Check: Pigments, Technique & Truth | TAF #123

March 06, 2026 • Teryn Darling • Season 6 • Episode 123

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In this episode of the Tatter-a-f6act PMU Podcast, Teryn Darling sits down with Marielle Rebecca of BROWHAUS INK for an honest, no-fluff conversation about the realities of permanent makeup.

They break down client expectations vs PMU reality, pigment myths, technique fundamentals, filtered social media standards, and why there are no absolutes in PMU (except safety and ethics). This episode dives deep into organic vs inorganic pigments, fallout misconceptions, ethical touch-ups vs removal, and what artists need to focus on to build longevity in today’s changing PMU industry.

If you’re a PMU artist craving real education, honest perspective, and guidance beyond trends and hype — this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Topics include:
• Pigments & technique explained
• PMU myths vs reality
• Client expectations & brow blindness
• Fundamentals over trends
• Removal, correction & ethical decision-making
• Building a sustainable PMU career

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

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