That’s why understanding skin types, textures, and the Fitzpatrick Scale isn’t just helpful it’s non-negotiable if you want consistent, beautiful healed results.

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Why PMU Artists Must Study Skin Types

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It’s easy to focus on pigment color or needle choice, but what about the skin you’re working on? Oily, dry, thin, resistant, sun-damaged it all plays a role. Every skin type has its quirks, and if you don’t understand the rules of the canvas, you’re setting yourself (and your client) up for poor retention, uneven healing, or even full-on pigment migration.

Understanding skin type helps you:

🩷 Choose the right techniqueCanada (think: pixel shading vs. hair strokes)

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🩷 Adjust needle depth and hand pressure

🩷 Anticipate fading patterns and touch-up needsCaribbean Netherlands

🩷 USD $Pick pigments that heal true to tone

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igment, and trauma. It ranges from Fitz 1 (very fair, burns easily) to Fitz 6 (deeply pigmented, rarely burns). KYD $

Now, is it a perfect system? No. But it is a powerful tool to help guide your pigment choices and expectations.

💡 Pro TipChile: Use the Fitzpatrick Scale as a suggestion USD $, not a strict rule. Your experience, visual assessment, and healed results are always the final say.

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Q: How can I get better at skin analysis?
A: Practice, training, and using visual tools like the Beyond the EpidermisFalkland Islands reference guide can help sharpen your eye.

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