Needle angle

Needle Angle 

• A 45-degree angle will require roughly 40 more exposed needle to achieve the same penetration depth as the same needle used at an 80-90 degree angle.
• Due to the increase in exposed needle required to achieve the same depth and also due to the angle of insertion the appearance of the tattoo may seem different when observed above the skin surface if a 45-degree angle is used in comparison to an 80-90 degree angle.
• Wrong needle angles can lead to pigment migration.

When practising micropigmentation, the skin should be held taut and stretched tightly; this allows the pigment to be implanted evenly and is more comfortable for your client, thus giving them more confidence in you.