4 Years, One Vision: The Story Behind The Pendulum | TAF #106

In this episode of the Tatter-a-Fact PMU Podcast, host Teryn Darling sits down with Katri Pagliaro, a permanent makeup artist and first-time inventor who’s making BIG waves in the industry. After four years of passion, prototypes, and perseverance, Katri launched The Pendulum—a never-before-seen pencil sharpening tool designed specifically for PMU artists who use China markers for pre-draws and mapping.

Teryn and Katri dive deep into:

• The 4-year journey of developing a product from scratch
• The power of solving a real problem in the PMU world
• Why The Pendulum is replacing the razor blade
• The emotional rollercoaster of launching a tool in the beauty industry
• The reality of being a first-time PMU product inventor
• Entrepreneurial advice for beauty professionals
• How this tool is transforming training for new permanent makeup artists

Whether you're just starting your PMU career or you’ve been in the game for years, this episode will inspire you to think big, create boldly, and pursue your ideas with confidence.

Follow us on Instagram:
🩷  Katri Pagliaro: @pendulum_pmu
🩷 Teryn Darling: @tatgirlzink
🩷 Girlz Ink Studio: @girlzinkstudio  

Mentioned in this Episode:

• The Pendulum Sharpener
• Watch The Pendulum Tutorial
• Girlz Ink Online PMU Courses

🎸 Composition and guitars - Russ Letizia
🥁 Drums and studio engineering - Mike Zerbe
🎼 Recorded at The Compound in Las Vegas, NV