Terry Lively is a pioneering permanent makeup artist and paramedical tattoo professional who has been tattooing since 1998. With decades of hands-on experience, she is widely recognized as one of the most sought-after 3D areola restoration artists in Texas, specializing in advanced photorealistic techniques for patients completing breast reconstruction.

Terry works closely with and is trusted by more than 15 surgeons throughout South Texas, including the elite surgical team at PRMA Plastic Surgery. Her work is known for its precision, realism, and deep understanding of surgically altered and compromised skin—making her a top referral choice among medical professionals.

Terry is a certified trainer with the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP) and teaches with The Collective at Tina Davies. She is also a sponsored Pro Team member alongside some of the industry’s most elite artists.

An entrepreneur and educator at heart, Terry has founded and operated multiple successful businesses, including Lively Ink and Reel Skin, both respected globally within the PMU industry. She has educated thousands of artists worldwide through in-person training, online education, and her influential YouTube channel, Everything Permanent Makeup—one of the earliest PMU-focused educational channels, still trusted today for real-world instruction and industry insight.

Committed to advancing professional standards, Terry has also dedicated years of service as a volunteer with the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals (SPCP), supporting education, ethics, and certification within the industry.

With a career defined by innovation, leadership, and results, Terry Lively is widely regarded as a true industry expert—and a respected voice continuing to elevate permanent makeup and paramedical tattooing worldwide.