PMU Cartridge Needles for Permanent Makeup Machines

PMU cartridge needles are single-use, disposable needle cartridges used with rotary permanent makeup machines to deposit pigment into the skin during eyebrow, lip, and eyeliner PMU procedures. This collection carries PMU cartridge needles from Kwadron, Mast, Ambition, The Mineral, Defenderr, V-Select, Special, and Biomaser, covering a wide range of needle configurations, diameters, and taper types in single-piece and 20-piece box formats. Products are suited to PMU artists who perform eyebrow, lip, and eyeliner permanent makeup services and need a reliable, multi-brand source for professional PMU cartridge needles.

The collection covers needle diameters from 0.18 mm through 0.35 mm, needle configurations including Round Liner (RL), Round Shader (RS), Flat (F), and Magnum (MG), and taper types including Long Taper (LT), Medium Taper (MT), Short Taper (ST), and Point Taper (PT). All cartridges are available in single-piece format for trial or single-session use, and most configurations are also available in 20-piece boxes for professional volume use.

PMU Cartridge Needle Configurations

The collection covers five needle configuration types used in PMU procedures. Understanding the configuration code on each cartridge helps PMU artists select the correct needle for the technique and procedure area.

Round Liner (RL) Cartridges

Round Liner cartridges are the primary needle type used in PMU for eyebrow hairstroke, powder brow, lip liner, and eyeliner procedures. They are available in multiple needle counts (01, 03, 05) and taper types across all brands in the collection.

• Needle count — 01 (single needle, for fine hairstrokes and liner work), 03 (3-needle cluster, for shading and powder brow), 05 (5-needle cluster, for broader shading)
• Taper types — RL (standard), RLT (with taper), RLLT (long taper), RLMT (medium taper), RLST (short taper), RLSLT (super long taper)
• Diameters — 0.20 mm (06xx), 0.25 mm (08xx), 0.30 mm (10xx), 0.35 mm (12xx); Defenderr also offers 0.18 mm (18/01)

The taper type affects how the needle enters the skin and the precision of pigment deposit. Long taper needles (RLLT) are commonly used for hairstroke brow techniques. For the specific technique recommendation for each taper type, refer to the brand's product documentation or the PMU artist's training guidelines.

Round Shader (RS) Cartridges

Round Shader cartridges are used for shading and powder brow techniques, providing broader pigment coverage than a single Round Liner needle.

• Available configurations: RS (standard), RSLT (long taper), RSPT (point taper)
• Available from: Kwadron (25/5 RSLT, 25/13 RSLT, 30/3 RSPT), Ambition Glory (1003RS, 1005RS, 1007RS, 1009RS), V-Select (1205RL — note: check individual listing for RS vs. RL)

Round Shader cartridges suit PMU artists who perform powder brow and ombre brow techniques. The needle count and taper type determine the shading coverage and softness of the result.

Flat (F) and Magnum (MG) Cartridges

Flat and Magnum cartridges are specialty configurations used for specific PMU techniques requiring broader or flat pigment deposit.

• Flat (F) — Mast Ocean Heart 1005F (0.30 mm): a flat needle configuration suited to specific shading techniques
• Magnum (MG) — Special 30/09 MGLT: a magnum configuration with long taper, suited to broader shading coverage

Flat and Magnum cartridges are less common in standard PMU workflows and suit PMU artists who use these configurations for specific shading or coverage techniques. For the specific technique application of each configuration, refer to the brand's product documentation.

Needle Diameter Guide

Needle diameter is one of the primary selection criteria for PMU cartridges. The diameter affects the fineness of the line or the softness of the shading result.

• 0.18 mm — Defenderr only (18/01 configurations). The finest diameter in the collection, suited to ultra-fine liner work where specified by the PMU artist's technique.
• 0.20 mm — Mast (Cyber 0603RL, Pro 0603RL), Ambition Pink (0601RL, 0603RL). Fine diameter suited to precise liner and hairstroke work.
• 0.25 mm — Mast (Ocean Heart 0803RL/RLT, Pro 0801RL), Ambition (Pink and Glory 0801–0805RL), Defenderr (25/01–25/03 configurations), V-Select (0801RL). Standard fine diameter for hairstroke and liner PMU.
• 0.30 mm — Mast (Cyber, Ocean Heart, Hyperink, Pro 10xx configurations), Ambition (Glory and Pink 1001–1009 configurations), Kwadron (30/01–30/03 configurations), The Mineral (30/01–30/03 configurations), Defenderr (30/01–30/03 configurations), V-Select (1001–1005RL), Special (30/01–30/09 configurations). The most widely available diameter in the collection, suited to a broad range of PMU techniques.
• 0.35 mm — Mast (Cyber, Ocean Heart, Hyperink, Pro 12xx configurations), Ambition (Pink and Glory 1201–1203RL), Kwadron (35/01–35/03 configurations), The Mineral (35/01 configurations), Defenderr (35/01–35/03 configurations), V-Select (1201–1205RL), Special (35/01 configurations). Suited to shading and powder brow techniques where a slightly broader needle is preferred.

How to Choose PMU Cartridge Needles

Selecting the right PMU cartridge depends on the procedure area, the technique, the needle diameter, and the PMU machine compatibility.

• Technique — for hairstroke brow, select a single Round Liner with long taper (RLLT or RLT) in 0.25–0.30 mm. For powder brow and ombre brow, select a Round Liner or Round Shader with 3–5 needles in 0.30–0.35 mm. For lip liner and eyeliner, select a single Round Liner in 0.20–0.30 mm.
• Needle diameter — finer diameters (0.18–0.20 mm) suit ultra-precise liner work. Standard diameters (0.25–0.30 mm) suit hairstroke and liner PMU. Broader diameters (0.30–0.35 mm) suit shading and powder brow techniques.
• Taper type — long taper (LT) needles are commonly used for hairstroke techniques. Medium taper (MT) and short taper (ST) suit shading and powder brow. For the specific taper recommendation for each technique, refer to the brand's documentation or the PMU artist's training guidelines.
• Pack size — single-piece (1 pc) suits trial use or single-session testing of a new configuration. 20-piece boxes suit regular professional use of a confirmed configuration.
• Brand system — for PMU artists who work within a specific brand system (Kwadron, Mast, Ambition, The Mineral, Defenderr, V-Select), selecting the matching brand cartridge ensures consistency within the established workflow.

Confirm cartridge compatibility with the PMU machine before ordering. Most standard cartridges are compatible with universal rotary PMU machines, but compatibility varies by machine and cartridge brand. Refer to the PMU machine manufacturer's specifications and the cartridge brand's compatibility information before selecting.

Professional Brands

Kwadron provides the widest cartridge range in the collection, covering standard RL and RS configurations and the PMU Optima sub-line (20/1–35/1 RLLT, 25/3 RLLT, 30/3 RSPT) specifically designed for PMU use. Kwadron cartridges are available in 0.25–0.35 mm diameters across RL, RS, RSLT, RLLT, RLMT, and RLLT-T configurations, in both 1 pc and 20 pc formats. The PMU Optima sub-line is labeled for PMU use, distinguishing it from the standard Kwadron tattoo cartridge range.

Mast provides four sub-lines: Mast Pro (standard RL/RLT configurations, 0.20–0.35 mm), Mast Cyber (RL/RS configurations, 0.20–0.35 mm), Mast Ocean Heart (RL/RLT/F configurations, 0.25–0.35 mm), and Mast Hyperink (RL/RS configurations, 0.30–0.35 mm). The four sub-lines cover different needle construction approaches within the Mast range. For the specific construction and performance differences between sub-lines, refer to Mast's product documentation.

Ambition provides two sub-lines: Ambition Pink (RL configurations, 0.20–0.35 mm) and Ambition Glory (RL/RS/RM configurations, 0.25–0.35 mm). The Glory line covers a broader configuration range including Round Shader (RS) and Round Magnum (RM) in addition to Round Liner, making it suited to PMU artists who use shading configurations alongside liner work. Both sub-lines are available in 1 pc and 20 pc formats.

The Mineral provides two sub-lines: Gold Line (RLLT and RLMT configurations) and Hard Pink (RLLT and RLMT configurations). Both sub-lines cover the same configuration types in the same diameters (0.25–0.35 mm). The Gold Line and Hard Pink labels distinguish the two sub-lines within The Mineral range; for the specific construction difference between the two, refer to The Mineral's product documentation. Both are available in 1 pc and 20 pc formats.

Defenderr provides the widest diameter range in the collection, including 0.18 mm (18/01 configurations) not available from other brands. Defenderr covers RLST, RLSLT, RLLT, RLMT, and Inktek sub-line configurations in 0.18–0.35 mm, in both 1 pc and 20 pc formats. The Inktek sub-line (30/01RLLT, 35/01RLLT) is a distinct Defenderr sub-line; for the specific construction difference, refer to Defenderr's product documentation. Additional brands include V-Select (RL configurations, 0.25–0.35 mm, 1 pc and 20 pc), Special (RLLT/RLMT/MGLT configurations, 1 pc and 20 pc), and Biomaser (1R 0.25 mm and 1R 0.30 mm, 1 pc only).

What Else Professionals May Need

PMU cartridge needles are used as part of a complete permanent makeup procedure workflow. PMU artists who stock cartridge needles typically also need the following.

• PMU machine — the rotary device used with cartridge needles to apply pigment; available in the PMU equipment collection
• PMU pigments — the pigment deposited into the skin during the procedure; Orex pigments are available in the Orex pigments collection at Beauty Hunter
• Skin antiseptics and PMU aftercare — used to prepare the skin before and care for the treated area after the procedure; available in the Disinfection and sterilization collection
• Disposable PMU materials — including pigment rings, cling wrap, and other single-use procedure materials; available in the Disposable materials for PMU collection

PMU machines, pigments, skin antiseptics, and disposable PMU materials are available in the relevant collections at Beauty Hunter.

PMU Cartridge Needles at Beauty Hunter

Beauty Hunter carries professional PMU cartridge needles from Kwadron, Mast, Ambition, The Mineral, Defenderr, V-Select, Special, and Biomaser, covering needle diameters from 0.18 mm to 0.35 mm across Round Liner, Round Shader, Flat, and Magnum configurations in long taper, medium taper, short taper, and point taper variants. All cartridges are available in single-piece format; most configurations are also available in 20-piece professional boxes.

The collection is structured for PMU artists who need a reliable, multi-brand source for professional PMU cartridge needles across the full range of configurations, diameters, and taper types used in eyebrow, lip, and eyeliner permanent makeup services. Beauty Hunter’s professional focus means the PMU cartridge range reflects the needle configurations used in real professional permanent makeup service workflows.