Booth-Rent vs Employee Artists: Who Carries Which Policy?
Start with the actual PMU working relationship not the label on the agreement. A booth rental arrangement does not, by itself, decide whether an artist is an employee or an independent contractor. ...
Chargeback and Refund Disputes: A Legal Playbook
A PMU refund dispute should be handled as two connected but separate problems: resolving the client's concern fairly and preserving an accurate record of what happened. Do not let a "no refunds" po...
Medical History Questions That Actually Reduce Adverse Events
For a PMU studio, the most defensible starting point is not a universal medical question checklist. It is a documented intake process built around the rules that govern the procedure and facility w...
Virtual Consultations for PMU: What Translates, What Doesn't
A virtual PMU consultation should be a preliminary screening, education, and booking stage not final treatment clearance. It can help an artist understand a client's goals, collect history, explain...
Zoning a PMU Studio: Clean, Dirty and Client-Facing Areas
Plan a PMU studio around distinct client facing, clean prep, procedure, dirty/decontamination, and waste functions. Then ask the local authority that regulates permanent makeup to review the layout...
Saline Removal on Deeper Fitzpatrick Skin: What Changes
Saline removal should not be presented as a proven safe, predictable, or complete PMU removal option for Fitzpatrick IV VI skin. Deeper skin does not automatically rule it out, but it raises the im...