In this episode of the Tatter-a-fact PMU Podcast, Teryn Darling sits down with internationally respected PMU educator Alex Mechenici for a powerful, science-driven conversation every permanent makeup artist needs to hear.
This episode goes beyond trends and social media brows and dives into pigment science, saline vs. laser removal, aged results, and critical thinking in PMU education. Together, Teryn and Alex unpack why certain pigments age beautifully, why others create removal nightmares, and why understanding the why behind your work matters more than ever.
What You’ll Learn:
• Saline removal vs. laser removal in PMU
• Iron oxides vs. organic pigments (and common misconceptions)
• Carbon black, titanium dioxide & yellow pigments explained
• Healed results vs. aged results—the true measure of skill
• Why PMU education must evolve with responsibility
Guest Spotlight:
Alex Mechenici is a globally recognized PMU educator, speaker, and researcher known for her uncompromising, science-first approach to permanent makeup and removal education. She teaches internationally, runs her PMU academy in the UK, and is widely respected for raising industry standards through critical thinking and ethical education.
📲 Follow Alex on Instagram: @alex.pmu.academy
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Part 2 dives deeper into industry correction, marketing myths, and the future of PMU education.
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🎸 Composition and guitars - Russ Letizia
🥁 Drums and studio engineering - Mike Zerbe
🎼 Recorded at The Compound in Las Vegas, NV
