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Permanent Makeup Master Supply List

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These are all the items I have purchased through my almost 8 years as a PMU Artist. I hope you get some great ideas and inspiration from my lists!
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Storage & Organization

My favorite items in the treatment room to stay organized

 
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I use my rolling tray for every service! Keeps everything I need right next to me.
Rolling Tray
 
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Keep all your small supplies organized in this!
26 drawer small parts organizer
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I label EVERYTHING with this! Keeps me super organized.
DYMO Label Manager 160 Portable Label Maker
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These are great for keeping that desk neat and organized!
25 Pieces clear plastic drawer organizers set
 
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Access your gloves with ease by putting one of these on your wall near you!
Acrylic wall mounted glove holder
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Love this organizer for smaller bottles and numbing storage.
Rotating storage organizer
 
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I keep my 2X2"s and some smaller supplies in this one!
4 Compartment organizer with lid
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Keep your supplies organized and kept away in style!
Cabinet with 3 Drawers & 2 Doors Storage
 
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These are perfect for product storage or displaying products for retail sale!
Acrylic Display Riser, 3 Step 12"
 
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Cute jars to store anything in!
Apothecary Jars- 4 Pack
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Keep extra supplies handy with these stackable bins!
Plastic Storage Baskets Bins With Lid- 6 Pack

General Necessities

General items I use for multiple services and cannot live without!

 
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I use these to wipe while working! They are gentle on the skin and wrap around my stretching fingers perfectly.
ForPro Lint-Free 4-Ply Esthetic Wipes, 200-Count
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I use Q-tips for SO many things in PMU! Mapping, cleaning, wiping!
Q-tips Cotton Swabs 100% Cotton - 625 Count
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Small scissors are always a great tool to have on hand.
Stainless Steel Stork Scissors - 3 Pieces
 
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Clip boards are great for client paperwork!
Plastic clipboard with pen holder
 
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LOVE this treatment table! Clients appreciate that it is adjustable! There is an easy to use remote too!
SKINACT Cleo Electric Spa Treatment Table
 
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Save your back! Invest in a good chair.
DR.LOMILOMI Extra-Wide Swivel Chair
 
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A small trash can with a lid and foot pedal is great to have right next to you while working.
Small Trash Can with Lid
 
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This is to be used for occluding the brows while topical numbing is applied.
Plastic cling wrap
 
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These are great for exoliating the skin before numbing the brows as well as brushing after.
300 Pcs disposable mascara wand
 
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I prefer to work from pigment cups on my tray instead of pigment rings.
Pigment Cups
 
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Okay, but how ADORABLE are these heart shaped tattoo ink cups?!
Silicone Heart Pigment Cups
 
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This is what I use to secure my pigment cups to the barrier tape square on my working tray.
Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
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These are perfect disposable prep pads to use before any brow service.
Alcohol Prep Pads
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After wrapping your machine with a barrier sleeve, secure it with this. It also gives you a solid grip on your machine while working!
Grip tape
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I keep my green soap in this for rinsing during procedures!
Wash Bottle- 2Pcs 250ml
 
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I use these filled with distilled water for rinsing my needles during a procedure or fill with Pigment Seal for wiping during a procedure.
1 oz. Disposable Cups - 100 Count
 
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I use these for multiple things. Mostly for applying Li-FT. (learn how in the training linked below!)
Disposable applicators- 500 Pcs
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These are great for applying secondary numbing liquid.
Microswabs pack of 500
 
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This is not only important to have incase of emergency, but you'll also need it for an eyeliner procedure to rinse out the eyes.
PhysiciansCare Eye Wash Solution, 4-oz
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Always check your needles before using with a magnifier.
Eye Loupe Magnifier with Light
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Working with hair in the face is difficult. Get it out of the way with these.
Disposable Headbands, Individual Wrapped (Black)

Lighting & Photography

My favorite supplies for great work lighting and amazing photos!

 
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A great ring light is essential for working and good before and afters!
NEEWER 18" LED Ring Light Kit with Camera Mount
 
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No more tripping on cords! Get that ring light up on your wall.
Ring Light Wall Mount
 
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Get those close ups and ZOOM in your work for GREAT photos!
Clip on Macro Lens for Android and iPhone
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When you need that lighting from ALL angles, this is the answer!
Clip on ring light
 
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If you film content, this is a GREAT desk or table top light!
10" Ring Light with Tripod & Phone Holder
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Extras & Environment Vibes

Just some extra things I purchased that I find beneficial and some things to add to my aesthetic vibe of my treatment room!

 
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I love this thing! Its very comfortable and it's rechargeable. My light and magnification go wherever I am looking!
Rechargable magnifying headlamp
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This little fan packs a punch! If you do saline removals, this is a MUST have!
Handheld rechargeable bladeless fan
 
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Set that mood in your treatment room with some candlelight!
Flameless LED Candles with Remote - Set of 5
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Show off your beautiful work to clients with this handheld mirror!
ForPro Extra Large Hand Mirror with Handle
 
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Got a lot of electronics to plug in and charge? This is a great solution for that!
Multi Plug wall charger, surge protector outlet
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Use that wall space to display products or decorations!
Clear Acrylic Corner Floating Shelves - 3 Set
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The Echo Dot's big sister! I use this for music, a clock and a timer for services.
Amazon Echo Show
 
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Play music, white noise, or utilize Alexa any way you like!
Amazon Echo Dot
 
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Set that zen mood in your spa with the glow of a Himalayan salt lamp!
Himalayan Glow Salt Lamp with Dimmer 5-7 lbs
 
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I put this on my corner display unit but it would be awesome under a treatment bed, behind your cabinet, or under a desk!
9.8 ft LED Color Changing Lights - Bluetooth
 
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These are so cool! Program your electronics to turn on with the app! Everything is on and ready before we even get to work!
Kasa Smart Plug - HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, 4ct
 
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These are great to drown out outside noises from your treatment room.
Noise Sound Machine with 30 Sounds & Night Light
 
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This adds such a great ambiance to your room! Clients love it!
5 in 1 Essential Oil Diffuser with Remote
 
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This is a great starter set to try different scents in your diffuser!
Fragrance Oils: Aloe, Bamboo, Green Tea & More
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I have these on my chair and my rolling cart. They make moving around smooth and quiet!
Rollerblade Office Chair Wheels- Set of 5
 
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A mirror in the room is essential! Did you know that a mirror in a room can make the room size appear larger?
Large Mirror 36 x 55 Inches
 
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Brochure holders are a great way to display your service menus!
Acrylic Brochure Holder 4x9 Inches
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Don't forget to give out your business cards!
2 Pack Acrylic Business Card Holder
 
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Fans in the treatment room create airflow and add a nice quiet white noise as well.
Quiet 90° Oscillating Tower Fan, 4 Speeds
 
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Keep the air in your treatment room fresh and clean with an air purifier!
Air Purifier
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I love this little workhorse! Prints, scans and copies! Everything I need for the workplace.
Canon PIXMA TS6420a All-in-One Printer
 
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Display those achievements in style!
8.5x11 Picture Frames- 5 Pack
 
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I love this thing to shake my pigments and Li-FT really well before procedures!
Mini Vortex Mixer
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This lil toy allows you to have two machines plugged into your power supply at once!
Tattoo Machine Double Cord Splitter
 
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Keep yourself and your things safe with a security camera!
Ring Spotlight Cam Plus, Battery, 2-Way Talk

Sanitation & P.P.E.

Make sure you are compliant with all the sanitation rules and regulations for your space! It's important for the safety of you and your clients.

 
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Protect yourself and your clients when cleaning up with these!
Metrex CaviWipes Disinfecting Wipes, 160 Ct
 
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Good gloves are essential for what we do! I personally love nitrile ones.
ForPro Disposable Nitrile Gloves, Large, 100-Count
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Antibacterial handsoap is my go-to for handwashing!
Dial Antibacterial Hand Soap, Gold, 11 fl oz
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Safety first! It's always a good idea to have a basic first-aid kit handy.
Johnson & Johnson Portable First Aid Kit, 160 pcs
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Keep your nails and hands clean with these scrub brushes at your sink!
Scrub brushes- 6 Pack
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I use these on my rolling tray over the pedicure bags for a clean and clear surface to work on.
Disposable Dental Bibs 13” x 18”, Multiple Colors
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Yes I know these say pedicure liners, but if you turn it upside down, it covers your rolling tray! When you are done, just wrap everything inside and it's its own trash bag!
Disposable Rolling Tray Covers
 
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I dilute this with distilled water and put it in the squeeze bottle to use while working on the tattooed area.
Green Soap- 8 Fluid Ounce
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Can never have enough paper towels!
Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels
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I use this on top of my dental bib on my working tray with my pigment caps secured down by petroleum jelly.
Barrier Film Roll 4"x6" - 1200 Sheets
 
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Nothing should ever be on your tray that isn't disposable or covered. These work for your wash bottles and power supply.
Tattoo Bottle Bags 250pcs - Multiple colors
 
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Machines must be covered when working, these are perfect for doing so.
Machine and Cord Covers - 100pcs
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These covers fit the larger machines and wireless machines perfectly.
Wide Machine Sleeves
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A sharps container is REQUIRED in all PMU facilities. Wall mounted is preferred.
Locking Wall Mounted Sharps Container Cabinet
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Mapping & Practice

These are a few staple products I suggest for great brow mapping and practicing!

 
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This is the secret to wiping clean those latex practice mats!
Baby Oil
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This is a great head to use to practice string mapping when you don't have a person around. I also use the headbands linked here on this mannequin for brow practice.
Mannequin Head
 
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THE BEST and ONLY pencils I use for brow mapping. They come in black, white and red.
Sharpie Peel-Off China Marker, Black, 12 Pack
 
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These are great for practicing the real curves and angles a head has.
Eyebrow Tattoo Practice Headband- 10 Pack
 
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If you are serious about brow mapping (like I am) THIS will be your secret weapon!
Digital Caliper
 
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These are essential for clean up and precision brow mapping!
1000 Count pointed cotton tipped wooden swabs
 
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I use this to make my own brow mapping string by running a Sharpie china marker along it a few times to coat the thread!
All purpose polyester thread
 
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These are great to practice on before working on a person. Get your depth, speed and patterns down.
PMU Practice Sheets
 
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The ONLY pencil sharpener I use to sharpen my Sharpie china marker pencils for brow mapping. There is no better!!
Faber-Castell Pencil sharpener
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These are great for shaping the brows after mapping. Remember- NO waxing prior to a PMU service!
Eyebrow Razors - 90Pcs
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These helped me out SO much when I first started! There is no shame in using these. Make sure your mapping is on point before tattooing!
Disposable Eyebrow Ruler- 50Pcs

Pigments, Numbing and other Supplies

Using professional products will help you achieve professional results! I specialize in brows, eyeliner and Li-FT saline removals. These are my favorite products for those prodecures!

 
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These are the pigments I learned microblading with so many years ago! There's a reason they are still popluar today!
Li Pigments Velvet - Microblading Eyebrow Kit 15ml
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This is a fantastic beginner set for microbladers and machine artists as well!
Monica Ivani® Signature Series Eyebrow Pigments
 
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Love these colors from the Jenn Boyd kit! Very versatile and easy to use with so many skin tones and types!
Jenn Boyd® Signature Series Eyebrow Pigments
 
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I am a Li Aqua girl! These are made for machine work. They heal true to color for beautiful lasting results!
Li Pigments Aqua - Eyebrow Starter Kit 15ml
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I love the Loaded colors! I will say these are for a more experienced artist as they are carbon based.
Loaded Starter Kit 6 Colors
 
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If you do eyeliner, you NEED to try the OMG pigments! There are three to try!
OMG® Eyeliner Pigment - Super Black
 
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I use this when my pigment may be a little too thick, or I need to create an ombre look.
Li Pigments Soft FX Pigment Dilution (4oz)
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Get that pigment to stay how you want it- IN the SKIN! This stuff is liquid gold!
Skinful Beauty™ Pigment Seal™ (4oz)
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An essential for any eyeliner procedure!
Eyeliner Pre and Post Cleanse (4oz)
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Antibacterial, Antimicrobial and a great way to cleanse the brows when your procedure is finished.
Tea Tree Gentle Post Cleansing (4oz)
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 This is the saline solution I use for pigment lightening! You do need to be certified in saline removals to use this product! Sign up for your online certification with Girlz Ink here: girlzinktraining.com/a/2147854466/ir2F2vhG
Li Pigments Li-FT - Pigment Lightening Solution 30ml
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This stuff is AMAZING! It's a liquid secondary numbing to be used once the skin has been broken.
Ultra Duration Liquid Secondary Numbing
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Zensa is my favorite topical numbing cream! 15-20 min is all it takes!
Zensa Topical Anesthetic – 30g Tube
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Keeping the cosmetic tattoo clean is SUPER important! These little tubes are great to give to clients!
BrowsEyesLips Aftercare Cleanser - 25 PC Pack
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This aftercare is full of healing oils and ingredients to promote good retention and hygene!
BrowsEyesLips Aftercare - 25pc Pack
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This is great aftercare for Li-FT saline removal procedures!
Li-FT Home Wash 5PK and Heal Care 5PK Combo
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These are great to use right before an eyeliner procedure to keep your client comfortable.
Single-Use Lubricant Eye Drops, 50 Count

Machines, Needles and Power Supplies

I have been collecting machines since I began my PMU journey. I love them all for different reasons!

 
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This little PMU machine packs a punch! I love how small it is and how it fits in my hand. I feel like I have maximum control with this one!
The Bishop PMU Pen - Various Colors
 
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LOVE this machine for single hair strokes!
Bellar V2 Rotary Machine - Various Colors
 
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I bought this machine in 2019 and it's STILL my most reached for favorite PMU machine!
Xion S Rotary Tattoo Machine - Various Colors
 
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If you are a wireless PMU artist, make sure you check out this machine!
Flux S Wireless Machine - Various Colors
 
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I love my little Mast Tour machine! I mostly use it for Li-FT Saline Removals.
Mast Tour Wireless Tattoo Pen Machine
 
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A fantastic power supply for machines that require to be hardwired.
Critical AtomX Power Supply
 
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You can literally FEEL the difference in power supplied to your machine with this cord as opposed to the ones they come with. I HIGHLY recommend this one.
Bishop Rotary 7’ Premium RCA Cord — Purple
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You are going to LOVE these needles! My favorites are 3RL for eyeliner, 5RS for powder brows and 8RS for Li-FT saline removals.
OMG Cartridge Needles
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Online Continuing Education & Resources

Success depends on what you put into it! Continued education is KEY!

 
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This is the ultimate guide to understanding color theory and how it relates to PMU!
Beyond the Epidermis™ Interactive Reference Guide & Checklists
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Interested in learning more about needle knowledge? This is a great course!
The Needle and The Prick® Course by Teryn Darling
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Are you converting from microblading to machine techniques? This is the course for you!
Machine and Movements by Teryn Darling
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This course is EXTREMELY in depth! Grab your coffee and get ready to learn!
Beyond The Epidermis® by Teryn Darling
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Already familiar with machine techniques? Let Teryn's course take you to the next level!
Powder Brow Course by Teryn Darling
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I took Teryn's eyeliner course in person and it was AMAZING! This online course teaches everything we learned, I highly recommend it!
High Saturation Eyeliner by Teryn Darling
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Ready to remove instead of turn away clients with bad PMU? This is the course for you! You do need to be certified and insured to perform this service and this course qualifies as that training!
Li-FT® Saline Lightening Course by Teryn Darling
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