Professional heads for piercing: see and tipi

Professional piercing equipment is becoming more complex and diverse, while increasing its level of safety when performing a puncture. The leading role was played and still is played by needles, piercing has not yet learned how to do without this tool.

How to choose a piercing needle?

Types of needles for punctures

The fact that they do not belong to sewing devices is clear to everyone. But the equipment for master piercers also differs in its appearance and method of application:

Classic piercing - needle

A hollow tube made of medical steel, about 5 cm long. It comes in different diameters: from 1.2 mm to 4 mm. Despite the fact that it is made of metal, it refers to disposable instruments enclosed in disposable, sterile packaging. Make sure it is printed for you.

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Needle with catheter

The most common type of needles. A plastic tube is attached to the metal part, into which the decoration bar is conveniently inserted. After piercing the skin with a needle, a catheter with an earring passes after it. Then the plastic is carefully removed, and the decoration remains in place.

Also available in a variety of diameters, not intended for reuse.

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cannula needle

They are flexible or metal tubes that are blunter than needles. They are inserted into an already prepared hole in order to push the pin of the earring through them. Another variety will be classic needles with a cone-shaped addition on the back. They are more convenient for piercing, as they provide a comfortable grip, without the threat of the hand slipping off.

Again, refer to a disposable instrument.

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Classification of needles by application

• Nose, ears, ear cartilage: up to 1.4 mm outer diameter with 1.2 mm inner.

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• Eyebrow, some types of ear cartilage piercing: up to 1.8 mm external and up to 1.6 mm internal caliber

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• Navel, tongue: 2.2 mm in total and up to 2 mm in internal diameter

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• Tunnels and other types of stretching: from 3.8 mm.

sharpening

Modern methods of sharpening include sharpening in 3 planes at optimal angles to ensure the most painless puncture and the absence of any distortion or tissue tears. To give piercing needles an ideal sharpness, a laser is most often used, other types of sharpening are recognized as less effective and safer.

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materials

Medical (surgical) steel remains the most hypoallergenic, reliable alloy for needles. Better analogues have not yet been found. Catheters, cannulas are currently made from biocompatible polymers that have proven their neutrality and compatibility with the human body. Ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) is recognized as one of the most convenient materials. It has incredible flexibility and is not prone to creases, which allows it to be used in extremely difficult types of piercings.

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What to look for when buying professional piercing needles

• Packaging must be individual, sealed
• The needles must be disposable, certified by the European Community, made of medical steel
• Catheters, cannulas are made of biocompatible materials that are durable and resistant to creases
• Needles must have the sharpest laser sharpening, preferably 3-plane
• For the convenience of piercers, it is recommended to buy products with color indication, in accordance with the diameter of the needles. This will help to avoid mistakes when choosing equipment for a particular puncture.

In the Kaflon online piercing store you can buy professional piercing needles that meet all of the above criteria.