Altra PMU

The biggest takeaway from the past month for me? Never ignore your intuition.
And I have a good one. I trust it. I respect it. But over the past few weeks I ignored a few signs… and I paid for it. Literally.

For the first time in my 6+ years in business, I fired a client. There were a couple of other losses, and the annoying part is… I saw every single one of them coming.

But the biggest heartbreak? Some as***le smashed the grille on my baby. 💔 (forgot to format my dashcam, so unfortunately it didn’t capture a thing)
I never wish ill on anyone, but I do hope this person has eternal diarrhea. 😁

I am excited about August, though. I switched to the evening program in esthetics school, which means I’ve opened up more hours for work and will hopefully have a little time to get some personal things done during the day too.
The downside? I won’t be there for the kids’ bedtime routine half the week. But they know what’s up, and graduation will be here before we know it. ☺️

Every artist has their own style - and that’s a good thing.☝🏼

When it comes to permanent eyeliner, I love creating:
✨ Lashline Enhancement
✨ Soft Shaded Eyeliner
✨ Classic eyeliner that is delicate and enhances your eyes without overpowering them.

Could I create a thick, dramatic liner? Absolutely. But it’s not the work I’m passionate about, and I’ve learned that the best results happen when an artist stays true to their strengths.
That’s also why I removed bottom eyeliner from my service menu. Not because I can’t do it—but because I don’t enjoy it, and personally, I don’t love the way it looks or ages long-term.

If you love soft, classy eyeliner—and don’t want to wake up looking like a raccoon 😁—I’d love to help you.

📩 Send me a message with questions, or visit the booking link in bio

🖤 CLASSIC EYELINER 🖤

⏱ Duration: ~2 hrs
😌 Discomfort: 2/10 (numbing applied throughout)
💧 Healing: ~4-5 days
⏳ Longevity: ~3+ years
🎨 A timeless, clean eyeliner look that defines your eyes and enhances your lash line — perfect for clients who love a sharp, elegant finish.

💜Permanent makeup studio and academy - ALTRA

Services and classes:
📩link in our bio
📲altrapmu.com⁣⁣
📍8850 Stanford Blvd Suite 1750, Columbia MD 21045

How do we choose the right brow technique for each client?

It’s never about choosing the trend - it’s about choosing what will heal beautifully for YOU.

When I recommend a technique, I evaluate:
✨ Your skin type and tone
✨ Your natural brow hair (density, texture, and growth pattern)
✨ Your facial features
✨ Your lifestyle and long-term goals

I know nano brows are incredibly popular right now, but please trust me when I say that only a small percentage of clients are truly ideal candidates.

If you have coarse brow hair, oily skin, a deeper skin tone, or already have naturally full brows, Combo or Ombre Brows can also provide natural result that ages much better over time.

For Fatima, Combo Brows were the perfect choice. We used delicate nano strokes to recreate hair where she had sparse areas, then added soft shading to build shape and definition.

The best permanent makeup isn’t about following trends - it’s about choosing the technique that will still look beautiful years from now. ❤️

🌿 COMBO BROWS 🌿

⏱ Duration: ~2.5 hrs
😌 Discomfort: 2/10 (topical numbing applied)
💧 Healing: ~7 days
⏳ Longevity: ~2+ years
🎨 A blend of Nano hair strokes and shading for the best of both worlds.

💜Permanent makeup studio and academy - ALTRA

Services and classes:
📩link in our bio
📲altrapmu.com⁣⁣
📍8850 Stanford Blvd Suite 1750, Columbia MD 21045

In this post, I’m answering some of the most common questions I get about permanent brows:

✨ Is the procedure painful?
✨ What do brows look like immediately after the appointment?
✨ How do they look the next day?
✨ What happens during the peeling stage?
✨ How long does the healing process take?

Have another question you’d like me to cover? Drop it in the comments below or send me a DM - I’d love to answer it!

☁️ OMBRE BROWS ☁️

⏱ Duration: ~2 hrs
😌 Discomfort: 2/10 (topical numbing applied)
💧 Healing: ~7 days
⏳ Longevity: ~2+ years
🎨 Ideal for all skin types — heals into a soft, powdery tint under your natural brow hair.

💜Permanent makeup studio and academy - ALTRA

Services and classes:
📩link in our bio
📲altrapmu.com⁣⁣
📍8850 Stanford Blvd Suite 1750, Columbia MD 21045

So happy with the new line by Etalon Mix — pigments for PMU ! Easy implantation, luxurious mauve tones that are so on right now!
I have only 1 spot left available for a new appointment on July - grab it if you want luscious, natural looking lips 👄