DAVID CHUM
PERMANENT COSMETICS

Harmonization

For previous brow work done outside DCPC.

A client's brows before and after Harmonization — sparse, uneven brows above; full, even hairstroke brows below

THE PATHWAY

Strategy & Integrity

At DCPC, Harmonization is for clients carrying previous brow work from another artist.

In the broader PMU industry, this category is often labeled “correction.” DCPC does not use that language. It flattens a complex situation into a simple villain story: the client becomes the problem, the previous artist becomes the failure, and the face gets reduced to damage control.

Common concerns include faded pigment, migrated pigment, shape issues, loss of definition, oversaturation, color shift, or work that no longer fits the face.

This pathway is not about covering everything and hoping for the best. It is about reading what is there, understanding how it is affecting the face now, and building a measured plan forward.

THE REFLECTIONS

What Clients Say

“You completely rejuvenated my mug, mama!”
— MS, Harmonization
“I can't stop looking in the mirror I am in LOVE!! Thank you thank you!!”
— AH, Harmonization
Facial mapping before any tattooing — a caliper measuring the brow across fine mapping lines drawn on a client's forehead

THE START

Consultation & Facial Mapping

Every Harmonization case begins here.

This 60-minute one-on-one assessment reviews your current brow work, goals, lifestyle, skin, and facial structure. It includes facial analysis and facial mapping to determine what is old, what still reads, what is fighting the face, what can be supported, and what needs time.

Whether the next step is pigment fading, structural micropigmentation, or a staged sequence of both, the decision is made before any tattooing begins.

You leave with a clear plan: what stays, what shifts, what needs space, and what comes next.

Required for Harmonization / non-DCPC work, alopecia or very low-density brows, and complex-skin clients before booking any tattoo service. Virtual consultations available.

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To maintain the highest quality of care and attention for each client, David accepts up to 35 DCPC PMU clients per month.

For a limited time, use code DCPC15 at checkout for 15% off PMU and Personal Styling services.

Nano brows, before and after: thin, arched dark brows, then fuller dark brows with a stronger, straighter shape

Frequently Asked

Common Questions

What does Harmonization actually involve?

Harmonization may include pigment fading, structural micropigmentation, or a staged sequence of both. The plan is determined during Consultation & Facial Mapping before any tattooing begins.

What is pigment fading?

Pigment fading can be part of maintenance when needed to create negative space so future touch-ups remain clean. For Harmonization clients, it's often part of the staged plan when previous work is too saturated, mispositioned, or the wrong color to safely build on top of.

Why does DCPC not use the word “correction”?

In the broader PMU industry, this category is often labeled “correction.” DCPC does not use that language. It flattens a complex situation into a simple villain story: the client becomes the problem, the previous artist becomes the failure, and the face gets reduced to damage control. Harmonization is about reading what is there and building a measured plan forward.

Can my old brows be covered up?

Not always, and not always immediately. Whether work can be safely tattooed over depends on saturation, color, position, and how the previous pigment is healing. Some cases require fading first. Some require a staged sequence. The plan is determined at Consultation & Facial Mapping.

How long does the full process take?

It varies. Some Harmonization cases are resolved in one or two sessions. Others require a sequence over 6–12 months depending on complexity. Conservative pacing protects the face and the long-term result.

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The Invitation

Begin With A Conversation

The process begins with a conversation. Please complete the form to inquire about services, booking, or next steps.

Name
Phone (required)
1. What type of existing work do you have?Select all that apply.
2. When was this work originally done?
3. What concerns you about the existing work?Select all that apply.
4. Has anything been done to remove or alter the existing pigment?
5. When was your most recent treatment or touch-up?
6. What are you hoping to achieve?

Nano brows, before and after: brows barely visible, then soft, light brows in fine hair strokes

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