01/09/2026
There’s something I’ve noticed in our industry… 👀
We’re very quick to invest in the next course, the next trainer, the next technique, hoping this will be the thing that makes everything click. 💡
And sometimes, another course really is what we need.
But sometimes… we just need to practise what we’ve already been taught.
Of course trainers should be accountable for the education they provide.
But I think we need to be comfortable talking about student accountability too.
Did we practise? Did we submit the work? Did we implement the feedback? Did we actually give it enough time?
Learning Nano taught me this more than anything.
My trainer once told me:
“If you work, I will work.”
I can give my students my knowledge, feedback, corrections and support.
But I can’t practise for them.
Paying for the course is one part of the investment.
Your time is the other. 🤍
Sometimes the next step isn’t another course.
01/09/2026
🩸 PMU & your period. Does it make a difference?
You may notice a little more pinpoint bleeding during a PMU treatment around your period, but it’s not because your period “thins your blood.” That’s a common misconception.
🧬 Fluctuations in hormones such as oestrogen and progesterone can affect pain sensitivity, inflammation and vascular responses, meaning your skin may feel more sensitive and react a little differently during treatment.
🩸 Some clients may therefore notice a little more bleeding or tenderness, while others notice no difference at all.
✨ You don’t need to reschedule your PMU appointment just because you’re on your period. But if you know you tend to feel particularly sensitive, uncomfortable or generally not your best at that point in your cycle, it’s something you might want to consider when choosing your appointment date.
Every body, and every cycle, is different. 🤍
31/07/2026
✨ LATEX PRACTICE EVENING ✨ FREE EVENT
Calling all past and current INKD Academy students! 🤍
Join us for an evening of hands-on latex practice, where you can refresh your skills, build confidence, and connect with fellow artists in a supportive environment.
Whether you’re looking to perfect your technique or simply get more practice in, this session is for you!
🗓 Wednesday 5th August
🕓 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Dublin
✨ Hands-on practice
✨ Refresh your skills
✨ Build confidence
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
📩 DM to secure your place.
27/07/2026
We often think the things that make us better at our jobs are the tools we use, the courses we take or the products we buy..
Those things matter, but they’re not my real non-negotiables.
Mine look more like walks without my phone, sunsets, movement, meaningful conversations, rest, and making time to reconnect with the softer side of myself.
As a permanent makeup artist, I’m in a role that requires precision, leadership, concentration and constant decision-making. Those qualities are essential but so is remembering I’m a person before I’m a business owner 🏋️♀️
Taking care of myself isn’t separate from taking care of my clients. It’s part of it.
Because the version of me that feels balanced is the version that creates the calm, thoughtful experience I want every client to have.
