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THE PMU STANDARD by AAM is a leadership podcast for permanent makeup professionals navigating a changing industry.
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Episode 26: Caffeine and PMU: What the Research Actually Says (opens the original)
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Caffeine and PMU: What the Research Actually Says Should clients really skip coffee before a permanent makeup appointment? The answer may be different from what you've been taught. In this episode of The PMU Standard , AAM President and Director of Operations Michelle Rukny takes a closer look at one of the most common PMU pre-care rules: no caffeine before your appointment. Unlike alcohol, caffeine is not an anticoagulant, and research does not support the idea that a normal cup of coffee autom
Episode 25: Why Alcohol Is Not a Good Idea Before Your PMU Appointment (opens the original)
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That glass of wine the night before your brow, lip, or eyeliner appointment might seem harmless, but it can affect more than you think. In this episode of The PMU Standard , AAM President and Director of Operations Michelle Rukny breaks down what alcohol actually does in the body and why artists commonly recommend avoiding it before a permanent makeup procedure. Michelle gets into the science behind platelet function, bleeding, bruising, skin reactivity, and the early stages of wound healing. Sh
Episode 24: Why Minimum Standards Are Rising in PMU (opens the original)
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Why are minimum standards for permanent makeup rising, and what does that mean for artists? In this episode of The PMU Standard , AAM President and Director of Operations Michelle Rukny breaks down the growing push for stronger safety, training, and accountability across the PMU industry. PMU regulations can look completely different depending on where you practice. Michelle looks at how states like California, Oregon, and Texas approach permanent makeup, why those requirements vary so much, and
Episode 23: Pigmentology with Alex Mechenici | Part 4: Continuing the Conversation Through Education (opens the original)
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Pigmentology with Alex Mechenici | Part 4: Continuing the Conversation Through Education The Pigmentology series comes to a close... but the learning is just beginning. In Part 4 of this exclusive four-part Pigmentology series, Michelle Rukny, President of the American Academy of Micropigmentation and Director of Operations, wraps up her conversation with internationally recognized pigment expert Alex Mechenici by reflecting on the importance of continued education, independent learning, and rem
Episode 22: Pigmentology with Alex Mechenici | Part 3: Permanent Pigments, Performance & Independent Thinking (opens the original)
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Pigmentology with Alex Mechenici | Part 3: Permanent Pigments, Performance & Independent Thinking Just because you can't see a pigment anymore... does that mean it's actually gone? In Part 3 of our exclusive four-part Pigmentology series, Michelle Rukny, President of the American Academy of Micropigmentation and Director of Operations, continues her conversation with internationally recognized pigment expert Alex Mechenici as they explore one of the most misunderstood concepts in permanent makeu
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