Lesson 1: PMU Versus Traditional Tattooing

In order to raise the standards of the industry it is important that we maintain distinction between cosmetic services and traditional tattoos while still honoring their similarities.

Very often clients wonder how this service compares to traditional tattoo services. In order to raise the standards of the industry it is important that we maintain distinction between cosmetic services and traditional tattoos. Traditional tattoos are implanted into the deeper layers of the skin and as a result last longer than cosmetic PMU.

The smaller pigment particles of a cosmetic tattoo are suspended in a diluter that results in a natural, softer finish. On the contrary, tattoo inks are much more concentrated and stronger in color. Lastly, for eyebrows an artist usually utilizes a hue of brown, whereas traditional tattooing employs a range of colors.