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The Pigment PMU Competition 2026 — Compete Live in Rome
On 28 September 2026, The Pigment brings permanent makeup artists to Rome for a live competition judged on one thing only: the finished result on the skin. Compete in Microblading, PMU Lips or PMU Brows — and play for a grand prize that includes €5,000, a trip to our Dubai factory, and your own signature pigment line.
SHIELD — Post-Procedure Protection That Doesn’t Touch Your Pigment
If CALM is the tool for the working window between passes, SHIELD is what comes after the last one. A thin, flexible barrier based on an inert silicone polymer, SHIELD protects the freshly pigmented area through the first phase of healing — reducing water loss and shielding against friction and external factors, without ever interfering with your pigment.
Microblading Pigments: Characteristics, Technique, and Choosing the Right Shade
Microblading lives and dies by the pigment. Here is what makes a microblading pigment different, why hybrid formulations heal so cleanly, and how to choose the right shade by Fitzpatrick type, hair color and undertone — plus how to use modifiers to correct and warm.
MRI-Safe: Why Permanent Makeup Is No Problem During an MRI...
One of the most common questions clients ask about permanent makeup: will it cause problems during an MRI? The short answer is no. Here is what PMU pigments are actually made of, what really happens in the scanner, and the one thing worth telling the radiographer.
CALM — The Between-Passes Tool for PMU Artists
CALM is a short-contact treatment tool built for the hardest moment in any PMU appointment: the working window between passes. Reduce swelling and redness, limit lymph, and read color clearly — with no interference to your pigment.