My journey.. and all that came with it!

Hey all, welcome to my first official blogpost!

Before i got down to the nitty gritty, I thought my first post should be about how it all started as it only made sense!

I've been in the PMU industry for approx. 4-5 years now, and looking back, never did I think I'd end up on this path! I was super determined on the idea of becoming a lawyer (LOL) and really fought tooth and nail to complete my law degree and then go on to do my masters.

Throughout my entire education I held down some sort of part time legal job, whether it be an admin role or a more advanced paralegal role. This was GREAT, because I really got to grips with the practicality of working in the legal sector. But at the same time, i grew to hate it day by day.

It wasn't until i was made redundant and my friends told me i worked ridiculous hours for pennies and that i had to set off on my own. I was always the friend that threaded eyebrows and moustaches, so it only made sense to specialise in brows.

To be completely honest, i really didn't think that taking the course would make me want to pursue this. I did it to pass time and it wasn't a great academy to begin with. It was cheap, quick and i really didn't feel confident after qualifying.

A year or so after qualifying, i finally took my business live. I made an Instagram account and started taking clients. But until then, i practiced on anyone i knew. I watched so many videos online, attended a few masterclasses with some techs i followed and enjoyed their work. I did NOT take a single paying client until i felt confident with my entire service that was being offered. Looking back now, I wasn't great. But what worked out for me was being overly critical with my work, and always wanting to get better.

My work picked up pretty quickly, and I think its because i introduced myself to the industry a year or so after qualifying, and really took the time to invest in my skills. Had I gone straight in the next day and started taking clients immediately, it may not have worked out. Or worse, I might have ruined someones face to the point of no return!

I do think that being critical of your work (to some extent) and a little fear helps bring out the best in you. Especially in our line of work. Not too much though, its also important to be proud of your work, conducting it to the best of your ability and making sure you're not cutting any corners.

It was then I knew my education would not stop, and that it shouldn't. There are so many PMU techs all over the world. I usually drool over my fav artists work in bed while skimming through my feed and they're all so different! The method they use, the techniques, the end results and the overall looks achieved are all so different but so so beautiful! That's why it's so important to keep training, visiting other fellow techs and sharing skills, doing masterclasses and picking up tips and tricks here and there. That's how i truly have developed my own style, and will continue to!

So long story short, to all my fellow PMU techs and those who wish to become PMU techs, please continue to invest in yourself, continue to grow and keep flourishing <3

Lots of love,

Handan x