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Tech Talk #49: Traction Alopecia - What, Why and Treatment Options

Tech Talk #49: Traction Alopecia - What, Why and Treatment Options

Traction alopecia is an increasing issue, likely attributed to the popularisation of tight hairstyles, chemical hair relaxant treatments and lack of awareness surrounding traction alopecia. This Tech Talk will dive...
November 18, 2025 — THink Aesthetics
Tech Talk #48: Accredited vs Certified Training. Why does it matter?

Tech Talk #48: Accredited vs Certified Training. Why does it matter?

Training options for cosmetic tattooing can be confusing and overwhelming. We’re going through the differences between accredited and certified or non-accredited training, so you can make good decisions on your...
October 30, 2025 — THink Aesthetics
Tech Talk #47: Restoring Confidence with Areola Tattooing

Tech Talk #47: Restoring Confidence with Areola Tattooing

Restoring Confidence with Areola Tattooing With October marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we believe it’s important to recognise not only the strength of those who have experienced breast cancer, but...
October 09, 2025 — THink Aesthetics
Tech Talk #46: Titanium Dioxide: importance, risks and removal

Tech Talk #46: Titanium Dioxide: importance, risks and removal

Everything you need to know about titanium dioxide in your pigments… We’ll be looking at the importance, risks and removal of titanium dioxide in cosmetic tattoo pigments, particularly looking at...
September 15, 2025 — THink Aesthetics
Tech Talk #45: Medications & Cosmetic Tattoo

Tech Talk #45: Medications & Cosmetic Tattoo

Which medications impact cosmetic tattoos? Great PMU isn’t just about perfect strokes or colour choices. Medications can completely change how pigment heals.

August 25, 2025 — THink Aesthetics
Tech Talk #44: Lash Serums and Eyeliner

Tech Talk #44: Lash Serums and Eyeliner

Today we are diving into eyeliner tattooing and lash serums! With eyeliner tattooing a client who is looking for a fuller lash line will typically be doing one of the...
August 07, 2025 — THink Aesthetics
Tech Talk #43: Lip Cosmetic Tattooing and Colour Correction

Tech Talk #43: Lip Cosmetic Tattooing and Colour Correction

The Challenges of Cosmetic Lip Tattooing and Colour Correction Full lip cosmetic tattooing can be a bit more complex than other areas, mainly because the lips are covered with a...
June 17, 2025 — THink Aesthetics
Tech Talk #42: The Best Aftercare Method for Cosmetic Tattoo

Tech Talk #42: The Best Aftercare Method for Cosmetic Tattoo

What aftercare method is best for cosmetic tattoo and removal clients? Effective aftercare is the key to a successful healing process for a cosmetic tattoo or removal session. So, which...
May 27, 2025 — THink Aesthetics
Tech Talk #41: Skin Tones & Cosmetic Tattooing

Tech Talk #41: Skin Tones & Cosmetic Tattooing

Skin tones and undertones and how they affect your cosmetic tattoos! Today we are diving into the skin, specifically looking at skin tones. Specifically, we will be looking at overtones,...
May 07, 2025 — THink Aesthetics
Non-Saline, Acid Based PMU Removal — Tech Talk 40 on THink Pigment Remover

Tech Talk #40: Acids, glycolic acid and pigment removal

Non-saline PMU removal: Acids, glycolic acid and their role in pigment removal Liquid-based removal products are either saline or acid-based. Tech Talk #34 on saline versus glycolic for removal summarised...
April 14, 2025 — THink Aesthetics
The role of the macrophage in pigment retention for cosmetic tattooing.

Tech Talk #39: Pigment retention and the role of the macrophage!

Have you ever wondered how your cosmetic tattoos stay in the skin? The skin is very good at rejecting all kinds of foreign matter. So, why doesn’t it just squeeze...
March 28, 2025 — THink Aesthetics
Tech Talk #38: A Guide to Topical Anaesthetics Supplies

Tech Talk #38: A Guide to Topical Anaesthetics Supplies

Your reminder to make sure you're keeping things legal in your clinic and making sure you don't risk some jail time to keep things 'easy' for your client. Trust us - there are some better options out there! We dive into the what, where and how to make numbing for cosmetic tattoo - a pain free experience!

August 29, 2024 — THink Aesthetics
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