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Tech Talk #28: Needle safety! What to look for?

Tech Talk #28: Needle safety! What to look for?

Cosmetic tattoo needles, what do you look for? You want a needle that does the job of course - one that keeps your clients safe while also providing great results. We're going to dive into the what to look for to make sure your needle is safe, sterilised and shaped up for the job!

September 07, 2023 — THink Aesthetics

THink Tech Talk #20: Cosmetic Tattoo Insurance! Are you covered?

Are you insured? No, are you really insured? You may not be. Being insured should give you a comfortable feeling that if something goes seriously wrong, you’re covered. You’ve paid those premiums and you and your business are protected from a nasty claim against you, or a property loss from theft, fire or flood.

September 02, 2019 — Robert McGowan

THink Tech Talk #14: The Best Needles For Featherstroke

The Best needles for featherstroke can be a difficult question – lets discuss some of the options. Wonderful hair like cosmetic tattoo brow procedures can be performed by digital machines and microblades. Creating the natural look is paramount to your customer, but what to choose.
October 16, 2018 — Robert McGowan

THink Tech Talk #10 – Microblading Tips Part 1

Getting consistently great results with your microblading requires high quality tools, particular the needles that form the blade. The sharpness and size of the needles can make the difference between blurred or uneven strokes, and nice crisp lines. Some tips:

November 03, 2017 — Robert McGowan

THink Tech Talk #9 – Cracking The Anaesthetics Code

THink MBC has been working with a compounding chemist to develop truly effect, and legal, numbing creams and gels. We’ve learned a lot, tested a lot, and we’re happy to share the results with you, our customers. We think we have the “Goldilocks Formulas” (not too much, not too little, but just right!)

October 04, 2017 — Robert McGowan

THink Tech Talk #7 – Titanium Dioxide In Lip Pigments

There is a catch with titanium dioxide in pigment; it may turn blue-black when treated with some laser removal techniques. This is due to a chemical process called reduction converting the titanium to a different chemical form (Ti4+  to Ti3+, if you really want to know). The darkening may be temporary or longer lasting, before the tattoo fades. 
August 11, 2017 — Robert McGowan

THink Tech Talk #6 – Digital Vs Rotary Machines

Rotary tattoo machines operate very differently to modern digital machines. The needles in rotaries oscillate (vibrate sideways) in  the housing. This tends to rip and tear the skin, whereas a digital cartridge needle move up and down very precisely, producing nice neat perforations in the skin for the pigment.

June 28, 2017 — Robert McGowan

THink Tech Talk #5 – The Hand Method

Does your client want a perfect lipliner or eyeliner, minimum discomfort, minimum swelling and long lasting results? Of course ! Well you need a good machine to consistently achieve this. Hand tool techniques are currently being promoted on the basis of artistry and versatility. THink MBC sells hand tools, for featherstoke brows. For eyeliner and lipliner we strongly recommend (digital) machines, and here’s why!

March 10, 2017 — Robert McGowan

THink Tech Talk #4 – MRI Safety

Most cosmetic tattoo pigments contain iron, with several other metals being common. Some pigments are carbon-based (organic) with no metals. Metals will response to MRI to some degree, although the amounts in a cosmetic tattoo are obviously very small. Body art tattoos may present more of a risk as they are typically much bigger and contain various metals.

December 13, 2016 — Robert McGowan

THink Tech Talk #3 – Pigment Trends

New guidelines and regulations in the European Union are encouraging a trend toward more use of “Organic” pigments. What does organic mean? In this case it means carbon-based (nothing to do with environmentally friendly production). Carbon-based pigments include a very wide range of chemicals, and much more vivid colours can be produced.

November 16, 2016 — Robert McGowan

THink Tech Talk #1 – Generic Needles

Generic needles look very similar to the original equipment of respected international brands, but there are typically several differences. The needles are usually not as sharp and the infection control systems within the needle casing are either not there or not as good.

April 28, 2016 — Robert McGowan
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