Damien Porter
Founder, PMUBook
Damien Porter is the founder of PMUBook. He leads the company's research into the US permanent makeup market — pricing, demand, and supply — built from the largest structured directory of PMU artists in the country.
He writes and oversees PMUBook's data reports, which are free to cite with attribution. For data requests or comment, contact media@pmubook.com.
Articles
By Damien Porter

Research
The State of Permanent Makeup in the US (2026)
A first look at supply, technique mix, and pricing across the US permanent makeup market, from the PMUBook directory.
Damien Porter · June 1, 2026

Research
Permanent makeup pricing across US metros
How microblading, powder brows, and lip blush prices compare across major US metros — with the typical ranges clients can expect.
Damien Porter · May 20, 2026