Mastering the Medium Taper: Real Artist Case Studies

Medium taper needles have become the unsung heroes in the world of permanent makeup. They offer the perfect blend of precision, control, and versatility, allowing artists to create beautiful, seamless results with minimal effort. Whether you’re crafting brows, lips, eyeliner, or even areolas, the larger pixel size and smoother pigment flow of these needles make your job easier while delivering stunning, long-lasting PMU. With PIXL Needle Cartridges ranging from 0.25mm to 0.35mm in sizes like 1RL to 5U and 8U Curved Flats, there’s a needle for every technique!

• Smooth saturation with visible, defined pixels
• Soft, powdery effects and smooth, precise lines
• Effortless color buildup for flawless brows, lips, and eyes, & more
• Flexible use for soft and natural or bold, impactful effects
• Minimal skin trauma with even pigment flow
• Faster, visible color deposit due to a larger pixel

To show you the power of these needles, we’ve gathered real-world case studies from our PRO Team artists. Let’s dive into the impact of medium taper needles across various procedures to showcase how they can affect your artistry.

For those delicate nano brows, precision is key—and medium taper needles deliver. Whether you’re using a single needle or curved flats, these needles ensure ultra-fine strokes that remain crisp and visible on the first pass, reducing the need for multiple attempts. The result? Cleaner pigment placement with minimal skin trauma.

Less time, less irritation, and more flawless brows.

Meet PRO Team artist Sara Baseri, a Melbourne-based PMU artist. Sara recently worked with a client who had sparse brows but dyed her hair a lighter shade, adding to the challenge. The client craved a natural, fuller brow without the hassle of daily makeup. Enter Sara and her trusty PIXL 1RL 0.35mm Medium Taper Needle Cartridge. This needle was perfect for creating natural-looking strokes that blended effortlessly with the client’s existing brow hair, ensuring smooth pigment implantation without overworking the skin.

Sara used FADE Medium Neutral Brown as the base pigment and Dark Neutral Brown for added depth, crafting a rich, even brow tone. The result? Fuller, natural brows that the client absolutely adored, eliminating the need for daily penciling.

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When the touch-up appointment came around, Sara made slight enhancements to reinforce the strokes, ensuring the results would last beautifully over time.

When it comes to powder brows, medium taper needles are your new best friend. These beauties help you achieve fantastic color saturation and defined pixels, creating a soft, powdery finish without harsh lines. The shorter taper design ensures even pigment deposits with a larger pixel, making it a go-to for artists looking to build color effortlessly.

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Take Sophie Dodds, a PRO Team artist who recently worked on a client with a classic brow dilemma—full at the front, sparse in the middle, and thin towards the tail. Sophie needed to create fuller brows without overwhelming her client’s natural features. Armed with her PIXL 0.25mm 1RL Medium Taper Needle Cartridge, Sophie worked to create fuller brows without overwhelming her client’s natural features. She chose I ❤️ INK Dark Brown with a few drops of Sunset Toffee to add warmth, noting the importance of using a more organic-based hybrid pigment for her client’s oily skin to ensure long-lasting results.

To create the body of the brow, Sophie switched to a 0.35mm diameter for even pigment distribution and smooth coverage. Her client was thrilled when she saw the pre-draw, exclaiming that it was like “connecting the dots!” The medium taper allowed Sophie to whip shade along the brow for a beautiful ombré effect with minimal skin trauma.

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The result? Brows even better than the client had envisioned, perfectly natural with an expected flawless heal.

Lips can be tricky, but with medium-taper needles, shading becomes a breeze. Whether you’re outlining or shading, these needles give you the precision and control you need to create soft gradients and defined lines. Curved flats are perfect for those sharp, clean outlines, while the medium taper ensures seamless blending for a natural-looking finish.

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Valentina Bencic, a PRO Team artist from Croatia, knows this well. She recently worked on a lip blush for a client who had lip fillers and a faded blush from five years ago. The client wanted more defined contours and a visible color boost. Valentina chose a PIXL 0.30mm 1RL Medium Taper Needle Cartridge for both contouring and shading. By adjusting the needle speed, she created sharp outlines while blending in a smooth gradient with ease.

Together, they chose to use Envy Wine Lip Pigment. With a light pink base still visible from the previous treatment, Valentina knew this shade would heal beautifully, adding a touch of depth and coolness. The medium taper needle allowed Valentina to blend color effortlessly while maintaining crisp lines and a soft finish, leaving her client with lips that were not only defined but naturally radiant.

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Valentina’s expert use of the medium taper needle allowed her to achieve flawless results in just one procedure—no touch-up needed. Talk about a game-changer!

Precision and control are everything when it comes to eyeliner, and medium taper needles make all the difference. Whether your client is after a bold wing or a subtle, smokey effect, these needles ensure flawless results with minimal trauma. The even pigment flow and sharp lines make them a must-have for any artist working on permanent eyeliner.

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Sian Danielle, a Birmingham, UK-based PRO Team artist, recently treated her client Mary to a gorgeous eyeliner transformation. Sian opted for a PIXL 0.30mm 1RL Medium Taper Needle Cartridge to create a subtle yet defined eyeliner look. The medium taper allowed Sian to build pigment gradually, ensuring clean, crisp lines while avoiding unnecessary skin trauma.

By blending Perma Blend’s Eyeliner Black and Double Black, Sian ensured that the eyeliner would hold up beautifully along Mary’s lash line. As the procedure progressed, she carefully layered the pigment to build intensity, aiming for a soft, subtle transition. The result? A flawless, well-balanced eyeliner look that Sian is confident will heal smoothly with minimal fading.

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After seeing how our PRO Team artists use medium taper needles, it’s easy to understand why they’re becoming an essential tool for every PMU artist. The balance of precision, control, and smooth pigment flow allows you to create stunning, versatile looks with less effort and more impact. Whether you’re perfecting brows, lips, eyeliner, or even areolas, medium taper needles are your secret weapon for beautiful results!

Ready to take your artistry to the next level? Explore our full range of PIXL Needle Cartridges or try our newest Sampler Pack and experience the magic of medium tapers for yourself!