Thick Pigments? Poor Retention? Let’s Fix That! | TAF #103

Send us Fan MailPMU besties, get ready for one of the most educational + honest episodes yet! In this week’s Tatter-a-Fact, Teryn Darling and her wife + business partner Kat are diving deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in the permanent makeup world: pigment viscosity and retention problems. Whether you’re confused by why some PMU pigments are thick, struggling with healed results that aren’t lasting, or just need a little boost in your color theory + machine technique knowledge… this episode is for you!What you’ll learn in this episode:•  Why some PMU pigments (like Aqua + OMG) are thicker or thinner—and the real science behind it•  How to easily thin out brow pigments without compromising healed-in results (hint: Soft FX 💧)•  What pigment “viscosity” really means and why it matters for implantation•  The difference between carbon black vs. iron oxide vs. hybrid pigments•  Why yellow pigment molecules behave like mini sponges (yes, really!)•  The real reason pigment retention can suck (spoiler: it’s not always the pigment)•  The truth about shallow implantation + low saturation brow trends•  What “ultra-micronization” means and how it affects pigment performance•  Why switching from carbon-based to inorganic pigment lines requires a learning curveWhether you're using Aqua Pigments, Loaded, Velvet, OMG, or another PMU pigment line, this episode gives you the behind-the-scenes formulation wisdom you didn't know you needed.Perfect for:•  New permanent makeup artists trying to improve retention•  Experienced artists transitioning away from carbon-based brow pigments•  Artists struggling with pigment thickness, needle flow, or healed-in color•  Anyone who loves Teryn’s PMU nerd-out moments 🧠✨Girlz, Ink 2025