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!

Stay on trend with Ombre Brows as our industry continues to evolve rapidly it is important to stay “on trend” with your techniques and capability. Microblade, Featherstroke of feather touch eyebrows are now being ‘over-shadowed’ by interest in Ombre Brows.

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:

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.

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!

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.