The main assistant of the permanent makeup master: tattoo machine

Victoria Rudko, stylist-make-up artist, head of the Academy of Permanent Makeup (Kyiv), certified trainer-teacher of the international level and the official representative of Purebeau in Ukraine

Induction or rotor?

All machines for permanent makeup can be conditionally divided into two categories. The first includes machines that were originally intended for tattoos, with a primitive needle stroke. Such machines cannot provide the necessary accuracy of pigment introduction for working with facial skin. The purchase of such devices is a common mistake of novice craftsmen who, at the beginning of their activities, want to save on equipment, not realizing that it is sometimes difficult to work on such machines even for a master with sufficient experience. Some masters, moving from tattoos to permanent makeup, use induction machines designed to tattoo on thickened areas of the skin, out of habit, not taking into account the fact that such devices cannot cope with the tasks that the permanent makeup procedure faces. The reason lies in the fact that the skin of the face and body has a different structure. Therefore, for both beginners and experienced professionals who care about the client and strive to do high-quality tattooing, we recommend choosing the latest generation of rotary devices that will provide confidence and convenience in the work of the master, as well as safety and quality of the result to the client!

The choice of professionals

Experienced craftsmen can argue that it will not be difficult for them to carry out the PM procedure with any device. But will true professionals be willing to take risks? When you are fully aware of how great the degree of influence of the quality of your working tool on the result of the procedure is, you need to choose the best of the best. That is why we advise everyone to choose modern rotary machines, which provide a number of options that facilitate the work of the master, as well as affecting its speed, convenience of work, and even his well-being.

In devices of the latest generation, the main advantage is their vibration-free operation. Due to the special shock-absorbing system, there is no lateral vibration of the needle in them. The needle enters the skin precisely, which minimizes skin trauma. It is this feature that allows even a beginner to avoid some mistakes in work. This allows everyone to win. The client will not get excessive crusts during the healing process, some may even limit themselves to minor peeling of the skin. Such a machine will allow the master to create perfectly precise lines, draw the finest hairs and perform any jewelry work with brilliance.

A wide range of frequencies of reciprocating movements of the needle in rotary devices allows the master to select the desired speed of the needle for each zone of the skin of the face, as well as work in the latest techniques. This indicator is often called speed, but in fact it is a reflection of the ability of the device to make the required number of skin punctures per second. The acceptable frequency range varies within a radius of 70-150 punctures. If the indicator is lower, this significantly reduces the quality and speed of work, if it is higher, it increases the likelihood of skin trauma and prevents the maximum penetration of the pigment.

Adjusting the depth of immersion of the needle can be considered a panacea for beginners. The device completely controls the process and there is no need to be afraid of excessive deepening. It is now easy and simple to introduce the pigment to the required depth. Even with excessively active work, the device acts gently, there is no edema, and the survival rate of the pigment is maximum.

Safety

This concept is inextricably linked primarily with sterility. The latest devices use either cartridges or a needle-nozzle system. That is, all consumables that come into contact with the client's skin are strictly disposable! In some models with the “needle-nozzle” system, a special membrane is built in, which does not allow lymph and pigment to enter the body of the device. Thus, the master disinfects the maniple only from the outside, while inside it remains a priori sterile. It is convenient and profitable, since you do not have to buy an expensive sterilizer. In addition, the very design of the cap of the “needle-nozzle” system in the latest devices makes it possible to significantly reduce the consumption of pigment and thereby save it.

The price matches the quality

It is absolutely logical that the more functions a machine has, the more expensive it is. But at the same time, the high cost is justified by quality indicators and hygiene requirements. If you are committed to a long-term practice and want to develop a base of satisfied customers, purchase European-made cars. They have proven themselves for several decades, have a long service life and are rigorously certified. Before buying, it is recommended to test the machine, or better - several devices. And if you are just planning to learn a profession, get trained on the equipment on which you plan to work.