1. Understanding Skin Types: Characteristics and Differences 2. How to Choose PMU Needle Hardness Based on Skin Type？ 3. POPU Needles Meet Every Demand

 

In addition to equipment and technology, the skin is another factor that cannot be ignored when creating the perfect eyebrow tattoo. Eyebrow tattooing resembles painting, where the skin serves as the most crucial canvas.

Understanding Skin Types: Characteristics and Differences

Skin types are pretty similar to personalities—no two are exactly the same. Some are easy to maintain (like dry skin), while others can be a bit demanding (oily skin). Here’s a quick breakdown of the main types:

1. Ordinary Normal Skin

 

The ideal skin type is balanced—not too oily, not too dry—and easy to work with. Normal skin is characterized by a pinkish, clear appearance and is well-hydrated, with a balanced vascular structure and smooth, elastic texture. It does not exhibit issues like shine, blackheads, or enlarged pores due to effective sebaceous gland function. This skin type is ideal for Powder brow procedures, as it is less prone to irritation, requires minimal care, and retains pigment well, ensuring vibrant results after healing.With high elasticity, normal skin can accommodate various techniques, such as microblading, ombré, or nano. It serves as the perfect canvas for achieving beautiful, long-lasting results.

 2. Dry skin

 

Dry skin features diminished sebum production in comparison to healthy skin, often resulting in insufficient moisture. It may exhibit symptoms of flakiness and can be susceptible to ongoing irritation. Although dry skin usually does not show significantly enlarged pores, it may reveal a fine pattern of enlarged blood vessels on the surface.

The lack of redness and plasma leakage typically makes the Powder Brows procedure easier on dry skin. However, dry skin tends to absorb pigments quite effectively, which reduces the necessity for multiple layers. On the positive side, dry skin usually recovers from any redness caused by the procedure relatively quickly. It is important to consider that while healing may take longer for dry skin, it often holds onto a considerable amount of pigment, resulting in good long-term outcomes. It’s essential to ask whether the dryness is linked to a medical issue, as this could affect pigment retention and lead to uneven color after the healing period is finished.

 3. Oily Skin

 

Oily skin produces too much oil, which makes it different from normal and dry skin. It often looks shiny and is more likely to have blackheads and enlarged pores. This skin type is usually thicker and may have a greyish tint. While oily skin tends to age slower than dry skin, it keeps its elasticity for a long time. When wrinkles appear, they are often deeper and more noticeable.

You can think of oily skin like a friend who can't relax—always producing extra oil. This can make makeup pigments fade or blur quickly. Although oily skin has good elasticity, the excess oil can affect how well makeup stays on. For clients with oily skin, it's best to use techniques with stronger pigments, like organic-based hybrids, to ensure the results last longer.

4. Combination Skin

 

Skin types can change frequently; sometimes they are oily, other times dry, or they can be both in different areas. To get even results, it is important to choose the right colors and application techniques. Focus on the specific skin type in each treatment area to ensure the best approach. It needs different needles to different areas.

5. Sensitive Skin

 

Sensitive skin is easily irritated and can show redness. It often loses elasticity, especially in older or sun-damaged skin. Therefore, it is important to be gentle and focus on aftercare. Sensitive skin is thin and fragile, so it needs extra care to avoid irritation and prevent using too much product.

When you choose the right pigment, adjust your technique to suit different skin types. Oily skin might need a larger needle size to apply more color. In contrast, for dry or thin skin, use a light touch and avoid going too deep to prevent oversaturation. Also, the speed of your technique matters. If you find it hard to apply color, try slowing down.

Comparing Oily Skin to Dry and Normal Skin

Dry skin is characterized by insufficient sebum production, which can lead to premature aging. In contrast, oily skin produces an excess of sebum, resulting in a noticeable glossy appearance. Normal skin maintains a balanced level of sebum, allowing for optimal hydration without excessive shine.

When it comes to Powder brow procedures, oily skin presents a unique challenge due to its tendency to resist pigment absorption. This is in contrast to normal and dry skin, where pigment is absorbed more readily.

Oily skin tends to be more prevalent among certain nationalities and in specific geographic areas. Individuals living in tropical or humid environments frequently exhibit oilier skin as a result of environmental factors like high humidity. Additionally, genetics significantly influences skin type; having a family background of oily skin raises the likelihood of other family members also experiencing oily skin.

How to Choose PMU Needle Hardness Based on Skin Type？

Choosing the right needle hardness for different skin types in permanent makeup (PMU) is crucial to achieve the best results and ensure client comfort. Here are some guidelines to help you select the appropriate needle hardness based on skin type:

1. Thin and sensitive skin: 

The thinner the skin, the closer your PMU is to the vascular system, and the pigment tends to focus inside the skin to form a dark precipitate, so use the right technique or needle. For thin skin, choose from a larger needle configuration, perhaps selecting a shading needle rather than a lining needle. At the same time, set the machine to a lower speed. Different techniques and needles need to be used for each person. In addition to that, use softer needles. Soft needles are less traumatic and more gentle on the skin,  minimizing the risk of irritation and damage.

2. Normal and Combination Skin:   

For normal and combination skin, medium-hardness needles are generally suitable. These needles offer a balance between penetration and gentleness, providing effective pigment deposition without excessive trauma.

3. Thick and Oily Skin: 

For thick and oily skin, use harder needles. These needles can penetrate more resistant skin types effectively, ensuring proper pigment implantation.

Besides, there are huge differences between different types of Procedures:

• Precise Lines: Soft needles are ideal for creating fine, delicate lines and detailed work.
• Shading and Filling: Medium-hard needles work well for shading and filling larger areas evenly.
• Contour and Definition: Hard needles are suitable for creating defined, crisp lines and deeper

By carefully selecting the needle hardness based on these factors, you can optimize your PMU procedures for different skin types, ensuring both efficacy and client satisfaction.

POPU Needles Meet Every Demand 

1.POPU Clover Cartridge：

This needle is a hard and strong needle, cause it uses welding technology instead of an Elastic membrane, which is suitable for thick and oil skin. Clover is a very good needle for more precise work and the skin is very rigid. (LINING) Sometimes, Clover is very sharp and hurts the skin around your eyes a little,  so it is more dangerous for a new hand, if you have experience with PMU, just feel free to use it.

2. POPU Omni Cartridge:

This needle is a softer needle and is equipped with long tips. The main point of this needle is that it has a silicone brow hand operation area. It can make the PMU artist feel comfortable when working. Therefore, it does not easily cause damage to the skin and is very suitable for a new hand.  This needle usually to be used in shading and polishing.

 

An Experienced Brazilian PMU master Thiago expresses that

“I use Clover for eyebrows, hair strokes, shading, and some corrections like lip neutralization. Here where I live, the skin is more oily and porous. I use Omni for lipstick and watercolor effect lips and I use it for artistic and classic eyes and some eyebrows on mature skin.”

“So I test all the needles to check and choose which one is best for that work session.”

Everyone's skin is different, and the way it manifests and heals is different. Therefore, a single needle or technology is not suitable for all customers. The best way is to learn different techniques using different needles. Thiago always tries different needles on different skin to reach the perfect results. He told us that skin types are very complex, so he tried many needles and tested them. At the same time, he always likes our Clover and Omni, these needles can meet his needs in Brazil. Therefore, when the clients from your country have various skin types, you can use the two needles together, which can meet all your needs.