Microblading Needle vs Blade — QM Makeup Product Guide
Microblading Needle vs Blade — Simple Guide
Choosing between a microblading needle and a blade affects your stroke detail, healing and client satisfaction. This guide from QM Makeup explains the key differences in plain language so artists can pick the best tool for each client.
Quick Comparison: Needle vs Blade
What is a microblading blade?
A blade is a thin metal edge made of aligned micro-needles fixed together. It’s used manually to etch hair-like strokes into the skin. Blades give a very natural, hand-drawn look when used by experienced artists.
What is a microblading needle?
Microblading needles (or cartridges) are clusters of tiny needles used with a pen or machine. They offer consistent depth control, less hand fatigue, and can be gentler on oily or mature skin.
Key advantages
- Blade: Ultra-natural hair strokes, minimal mechanical noise, preferred for fine, lifelike detailing on dry to normal skin.
- Needle/Cartridge: Consistent depth and speed, better for combination/oily skin, easier to control for shading and faster sessions.
Which one should you choose?
Match the tool to the client and the artist’s skill:
- Choose a blade if the client has dry skin and you want extremely crisp, hair-like strokes and you have advanced manual technique.
- Choose a needle/cartridge for oily or sensitive skin, longer-lasting pigment retention, or when you need consistent depth and faster workflow.
- Combine both: many professionals use blades for hair strokes and needles for soft shading or blending.
Pro tips
- Always test and choose disposable, high-quality tools to reduce trauma and infection risk.
- Adjust pressure and angle rather than forcing one tool to do every job.
- Consider client skin type, pigment and healing tendencies before deciding.
Why choose QM Makeup?
QM Makeup, established in 2005, specializes in semi-permanent makeup and eyelash tattoo supplies. With a 10,000 m² production base, independent R&D and OEM capabilities, we offer High Quality blades, needles/cartridges, inks, numbing creams and full branding solutions. Our products are designed for safety, consistent performance and beautiful, natural results—helping artists grow their business with reliable tools.
Explore QM Makeup’s range to find the right microblading blade or needle for flawless, long-lasting brows.
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Q&A
How many times can I use one lifting adhesive glue?
Our lifting adhesive glue is 6ml, it can be used about 10 times.
Can I use numbing products on sensitive skin? Is it safe? Are there any potential side effects?
The ingredients we use are very safe, with anti-allergic effects, and under normal circumstances there are no side effects. However, based on individual differences, it cannot be ruled out that some people may experience temporary redness or irritation in some areas. We recommend patch testing before handling and following product instructions to minimize the risk of adverse reactions.
Can I use numbing products on sensitive skin? Is it safe? Are there any potential side effects?
The ingredients we use are very safe, with anti-allergic effects, and under normal circumstances there are no side effects. However, based on individual differences, it cannot be ruled out that some people may experience temporary redness or irritation in some areas. We recommend patch testing before handling and following product instructions to minimize the risk of adverse reactions.
Does the perming lotion contain the ingredient “Cysteamine” ?
Yes, some formulas contain the ingredient “Cysteamine”, then some contain the ingredient “Thioglycolic acid”. The active ingredient of the perming lotion is a reducing agent, which acts to break the disulfide bonds in the eyelash. Commonly used reducing agents are Thioglycolic acid and Cysteamine. Compare to Cysteamine, Thioglycolic acid has a strong reducing power.
If you have any questions or concern, please contact us.
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