- Gentle implantation
- Controlled pigment application
- Responsive to hand movement
- Allows gradual build without trauma
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14 Prong SofTap Needle
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$3.50
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14 Prong SofTap Needle
Precision hand method needle for controlled, natural PMU.
Pre-Sterilized • Single-Use • SofTap Hand Method
$3.50
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Flexible returns
This needle was the very first curved hand tool on the market for eyebrows. Originally used for tapping curved strokes, the 14 curve was introduced in 1992 by SofTap at Cosmoprof Hong Kong. It's intended use was for tapping hairs, but beautifully, this was lost in translation and attendees began to use this tool to stroke hairs backwards.
Fast forward to 2014--where this "backwards" technique was refined into the method we know today as microblading. This is why most needles used for microblading have a curved edge, because the original tool was curved.
The 14 is a very useful tool and can be used for both microblading and shading on thicker skin types. It creates coarse hairs when used for microblading. For finer hairs, see the 16 curve or 17 nano. Each of these needles accommodates thin and thick areas of brows by turning your hand as you work. Give your clients hairstrokes, soft fills, or solid fills with any curved needle.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use these needles with my machine?
No. SofTap needles are a stand-alone system that doesn't work with other systems.
Is SofTap slower than the machine?
No. SofTap procedures usually take anywhere from 1-3 hours (depending on the procedure), which is the same as machine procedure times.
Does the hand method stay as well as the machine?
Yes. Both the hand method and machine are forms of tattooing; pigment placement in the skin is dependent on the artist more than on the tool used.
Is the hand method traumatic to the skin?
In experienced hands, no. As with anything, if used improperly, you can cause unnecessary damage to the skin. SofTap tools are designed to give even tension across each needle point, for gentle application on the skin.
Is SofTap microblading?
No. Microblading is a technique done with hand tools in which you make small cuts in the skin. SofTap is a brand that makes hand method tools for a stick-and-poke technique for permanent makeup.
