CBD is a natural anti-inflammatory and also known to have many other beneficial properties. Because of these facts, many PMU Artists have begun incorporating it into their procedures and aftercare. Curious to try it for yourself? Are you wondering if it is legal in your state? Or if perhaps, you’ll need a prescription to acquire it? Anthony Phillips @puresourcelabs answers these questions and more in today’s episode.

What does it take to (legally) perform permanent makeup? The answer varies depending where you intend to work. In some states an approved 100 hour fundamental training and apprenticeship is mandatory. But, even if it ISN'T required where you are, Sabrina Gordon @prettygirlsinknj thinks you should definitely consider it.

Social Media is a unique platform with no definite ruleset. Chances are, you’ve “followed”, “friended” and “liked” people without having ever met them face to face. Sheila Bella @realsheilabella explains what she considers the #1 mistake people are making on social media.

Sheila Bella is AAM President, CEO of Sheila Bella Corporation, Founder of the Pretty Ambitious Summit, Creator of the Top 100 Podcast, Pretty Rich Podcast, Business Coach and Global Speaker for the beauty industry.

Facebook ads. You see them ALL the time for everything from hotel stays to toilet paper. Should you be running one for your PMU business? Before you do, check out today’s episode with Justin Daughenbaugh as he explains what you should know before running your first Facebook ad.

Justin is the owner and founder of Authority Advertising. He designs strategies and automated systems to grow businesses online.

Do you have the desire and knowledge to create an online course but not sure how to present it? Karen Hodges @keyzkaren might be able to help you out with that! On today's episode Karen discusses the possibilities of advanced online training courses.  

Taking her love of teaching to a higher level, Karen has partnered with beauty-industry icon, Janet McCormick, to create highly creative and successful learning platforms for manicurists at Nailcare Academy and for all salon professionals at Salon Gur

Think you know all there is to know about topical numbing agents? Does your current numbing product fade too quickly? Could you be using too MUCH numbing cream? Joyce Cirasuola explains the different types of topical numbing options, what makes them beneficial and when to use them properly. Plus, a short history lesson about the first topicals that will make you so very thankful for the access Artists have today!

It can be difficult to master proper depth and pressure since each client is unique and multiple factors need to be considered. Age, skin type, ethnicity and preferred technique all play a role in how much pressure should be used to achieve desired results. Recognizing proper depth is a skill that develops over time but how can you improve NOW? Tammy @amorbytammy shares her best advice on today’s episode.

Ready to build your dream team? Overwhelmed with choosing between applicants? On today’s episode, Sheila Bella @realsheilabella shares her best tips for finding the right people to work with.

Sheila Bella is AAM President, CEO of Sheila Bella Corporation, Founder of the Pretty Ambitious Summit, Creator of the Top 100 Podcast, Pretty Rich Podcast, Business Coach and Global Speaker for the beauty industry. 

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With so much of our business now taking place online, are there really any benefits to attending an in-person PMU conference? Jenny Lind @mystiquebrowsbyjennylind shares why now more than ever, these conferences are a necessary part of your PMU career. Plus, find out more about The PMU Women of Color Conference, created by Jenny and her partner Nicole Martinez.

Instagram is one of the best places to market your brand online, gain a loyal following, and build a community that supports your business.  

According to HootSuite, there are over one billion active monthly users on Instagram. Over 95 million photos and videos are shared each day and those images and videos garner more than 4.2 billion "likes." Wow. Want a piece of the action? Listen close, Jessie Dillon @jessiedillon_ is here to help you grow your IG following and increase your engagement.