The SofTap Hand Method
A controlled, gentle approach to permanent makeup; designed for natural results, minimal trauma, and predictable healing.
The SofTap Hand Method is a way to apply permanent makeup with the precision and power of your own hand.
Instead of relying on the force of a motor to move a needle in and out of the skin, pigment is gently tapped in controlled layers with a stick-and-poke style tool.
The level of detail you can apply is astounding, and the healed results are soft, natural, and easy on the skin.
The SofTap hand method removes unnecessary steps that don’t improve results.
By focusing on pressure, placement, and skin response artists gain more control, consistency, and confidence in their work.
Why Artists Love the Hand Method
More Control
Exact depth and pressure with every tap.
Less Skin Trauma
Fewer passes, calmer skin, easier healing.
More Natural Healed Results
PMU that looks like it belongs to you.
Predictable Retention
No fear or surprises through the years.
Low-Stress Appointments
Great for sensitive or nervous clients
Refined through decades of real client work
Who the SofTap Hand Method May Not Be Right For
The SofTap hand method is built for control, skin respect, and predictable healed results; it may not be the right fit if you:
- You prefer motor-driven application
- You rely on carbon pigments
- Bold saturation is your priority
If precision, skin response, and long-term color behavior matter to you, the hand method is worth exploring.
Hand Method vs Machine
Clearly, we love the hand method. We're deeply passionate about what can be done with our tools - but really, it's just another way to do permanent cosmetics.
There are many machine artists that do beautiful work, just as there are many hand method artists that do equally beautiful work.
SofTappers tend to choose the hand method over machine methods for the unparalleled level of control, the gentle application, and the natural healed results.
Hand Method
Maximum Control
Gentle Application
Precise Hairstrokes
Skin Friendly
Soft, Natural Results
Machine
Fast Coverage
Bold Saturation
Perpetual Motion
Larger Areas
Technique Dependent
SofTap Pigments
For machine users, but especially with the hand method, you need a pigment that has the right balance of pigment load, consistency, and stability.
SofTap pigments have perfected this balance, allowing color to implant smoothly without overworking the skin.
- No watery pigments that spread and splatter
- No carbon that heals grey
- No modifiers required
- Designed to implant gently and stay put
Is the SofTap Hand Method Right for You?
The hand method is right for many artists, but it truly shines for those that value gentle control and simplicity.
Time and again we hear from artists what a profound difference SofTap has made for their career; and we are truly humbled to be a small part of that.
Our method is best for artists who:
- Prefer a controlled pace
- Care deeply about long-term results
- Work with many different skin types
- Want a more intimate, intentional way to do PMU
The Hand Method may not be best for you if you prefer more heavy saturation techniques or don't need as much control.
TLDR
In short, the SofTap Hand Method prioritizes control, gentleness, and long-term healed results.
Maximum Control
Tapping by hand gives you precise control over depth and placement, making it easy to create everything from defined hairstrokes to delicate shading.
Gentle Technique
The hand method is easier to be gentle on the skin, allowing for reduced trauma while still implanting pigment at the ideal depth for retention.
Natural Healed Results
Exceptional for long-term healed results that age beautifully and are easy to touch-up. SofTap tools and pigments make PMU fun and not fearful, letting you breathe and enjoy your passion.
Compatible With All Skin Types
From tough to delicate, deep to fair, and dry to oily and everything in-between, the SofTap Hand Method can be used effectively on anyone and everyone. You can instantly adjust to go more shallow or deeper depending on the client's skin.
PMU With Care
The Hand Method creates a more intimate experience for both artist and client. Hand tapping keeps you connected to the skin (and the person) throughout the entire procedure.
Learn the SofTap Hand Method
Ready to dive deeper in our method?
We offer structured education that can help master SofTap techniques and add this rewarding service to your offerings.
"SofTap Hand Method is the perfect technique for PMU, just enough gentle power to get the job done - you don't need an airplane to cross the street."
- SofTap founder Michael Lawson
