Permanent makeup software: what it should really do
Software made for hair salons or beauty centres is not enough for permanent makeup. Anyone working with pigments and needles has to keep medical history, signed consent, photos of every stage, scheduled touch-ups and pigment lots together. Here is what to look for, and how Pigmatia handles it.
Why generic salon software falls short
A diary with a till covers appointments and takings, but a PMU artist's work leaves far more behind: the medical history form, the informed consent, the pigment used and its lot number, before and after photos, the healing check. When that information ends up spread across paper, chats and your camera roll, finding it when you need it becomes a problem.
The features that matter every day
- Client records with medical history, skin type, phototype and automatic alerts on contraindications
- Informed consent and privacy signed on the device, with PDF export
- Before, after, healed and touch-up photos sorted automatically, with a comparison slider
- Treatments logged with technique, device, needles and pigments
- Automatic follow-ups for healing, touch-up and colour refresh
- Diary synced with your calendar, plus payments, quotes and receipts
Inventory and pigments under control
Each treatment draws the needles and pigments used from your inventory and keeps their lot number and expiry date. You always know what you used on each client, you get an alert when stock is running low or a product is about to expire, and costs are calculated automatically.
Your clients' data stays yours
Health data and photos are sensitive information. In Pigmatia they stay on your device and, if you turn it on, in your private iCloud or your own Dropbox: they never pass through our servers. You can lock the app with Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode, and export a full archive whenever you like.
How to get started
Pigmatia is a native app for iPhone and iPad, available in 10 languages. It is free to download and you can use it without a subscription for up to 20 clients; the Pro plans remove the limit. If you are moving from another program, you can import your client list with the free tool at pigmatia.com/import.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pigmatia work on iPad too?
Yes. It is a native app for iPhone and iPad; if you turn on iCloud, your data stays in step across your devices.
Can I use it with several artists?
Yes. The Pro Studio plan adds multiple operators and syncing through Dropbox, designed for devices with different Apple IDs.
Do I have to enter all my clients again?
No. The import tool at pigmatia.com/import converts the list exported from your old software into a file ready for Pigmatia.