Suggested Needle Usage Information
AS A SKILLED TECHNICIAN YOU WILL DISCOVER TECHNIQUES AND
NEEDLE PREFERENCES OF YOUR OWN. THIS SHEET IS ONLY INTENDED
AS A GUIDE, FOR MORE INFORMATION OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE FURTHER
TRAINING IN NEEDLE SELECTION, PLEASE telephone our call centre
on 0845 230 1210.
SINGLE-PRONG NEEDLES (Merlin and Precision Plus)
The single prong needle requires skilful hands. Due to its
sharpness, it can penetrate deep into the skin, resulting
in a PERMANENT TATTOO. We do not teach with this needle or
suggest you do not use it except for fine detail.
DOUBLE-PRONG NEEDLES (Merlin machine only)
The two single needles are side by side, giving a “single
needle/flat effect” but allowing for skin resistance.
Be sure to keep your eye on the angle in which you hold your
machine or you can get a thin-thick-thin line/stroke.
TRIPLE-PRONG (Cluster/Liner)
A #3 configuration is the most popular needle choice. The
triple-prong needle creates fine but distinctive lines. It
is the preferred needle for all trainees when they are first
learning micropigmentation technique. The three needles are
in a cluster formation and whichever way the device is held
the stroke is of the same density. Recommended for all facial
work procedures.
Recommended for the following procedures:
- Fine eyeliner or eyelash enhancement
- “Hair-by-hair” eyebrow technique
- Small beauty spots
THREE OUTLINE(Precision Plus only)
More tightly configured than the #3 cluster, suitable for
outlining the lips for the crispest of lipliner. Also suitable
for eyeliner and eyelash enhancement.
FOUR FLAT (Precision Plus and Merlin) & SIX FLAT
NEEDLES (Merlin only)
The four/six needles are side-by-side – hence flat needles.
Great care must be taken when using flat needles, but the
results can be excellent. Used horizontally it can be used
to shade and achieve a natural effect. Vertically used for
hair simulation.
- Good for all facial work and paramedical procedures.
FIVE/SEVEN PRONG (Cluster/Module - Precision Plus
and Merlin)
The Five/Seven cluster has a very special place among highly
skilled professionals. The velocity of the machine with this
needle type deposits the pigment into the skin with the best
penetration and end result. Recommended for the following
procedures:
- Heavily pigmented eyebrows with a blending effect
- Full lip shading and blush techniques
- Body Art – filling-in
- Paramedical procedures (CPC)
FIVE/NINE MAGNUM (Precision Plus)
Two rows of flat needles intertwined. Used for shading and
filling in of large areas, like the #5/7 cluster, excellent
for experienced technicians who wish to work with accuracy
and speed when requiring coverage.
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