{"id":3754,"date":"2025-07-29T05:54:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T05:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kimloystudios.com\/?p=3754"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:35:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:35:07","slug":"long-stroke-vs-short-stroke-which-one-gives-better-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kimloystudios.com\/nl\/blog\/long-stroke-vs-short-stroke-which-one-gives-better-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Stroke vs Short Stroke: Welke methode levert betere resultaten op?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;18px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||1px|||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><b>Get Free Hyperrealism Brows Pattern Training:\u00a0<span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skool.com\/hyperrealism-brows-foundation\/about\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.skool.com\/hyperrealism-brows-foundation\/about&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1777046977389000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0TVxy4GyQwySemhbVThDLy\" rel=\"noopener\"><span id=\"m_-5031136715822617314mt-tracked-link_3_1776414154589\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If your machine hairstroke treatments are dragging on and your client starts fidgeting, it might not be your technique\u2014it might be your machine.<\/p>\n<p>This one small setting could be what\u2019s causing your pigment to go in slower, your treatments to run longer, and your clients to feel more trauma than necessary.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s talk about stroke length.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<strong>Why Machine Stroke Length Matters More Than You Think<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the world of realistic eyebrow tattoos, not all machines are created equal. I get it\u2014when you\u2019re learning the craft, it\u2019s easy to overlook technical settings in favor of technique. But here\u2019s the truth: if your machine has a short stroke, it\u2019s like trying to paint a mural with a fine liner pen.<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I use a long-stroke machine. My current go-to? The Cheyenne Artyst H2 PowerBabe with a 3.5mm stroke length. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DMfxikjCUlf\/?utm_source=ig_embed&#038;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Cosmetic Tattoo Artists &#038; Academy (@kimloystudios)<\/a><\/pee><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Long Stroke vs. Short Stroke: Here\u2019s the Real Difference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A long stroke packs more power behind each movement. That means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fewer passes<\/li>\n<li>Faster pigment implantation<\/li>\n<li>Shorter treatment times<\/li>\n<li>Less trauma to the skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In contrast, a short stroke might feel \u201csafer\u201d to some artists (especially if you\u2019re heavy-handed or working on extremely thin skin). But for the average client and most skin types, you\u2019ll find yourself going over the same spot again and again, which does more harm than good.<\/p>\n<p>That repeated trauma? It can compromise healed results, extend healing time, and honestly\u2014leave both you and your client exhausted.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re trying to create Hyperrealism brows\u2014you can\u2019t afford to compromise on detail or efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Less Time. Better Results. Happier Clients.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being efficient isn\u2019t the same as rushing. It\u2019s about working smarter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you use the right tools, your hand feels more stable, your pigment lands quicker, and your client is out the door with stunning, natural-looking brows\u2014without needing a four-hour appointment slot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your confidence goes up. Your bookings increase. And your referrals? Well, you\u2019ll see.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re ready to make the switch, I\u2019ve got a little gift for you. As an ambassador for Amiea, I can offer you a <\/span><b>10% discount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the PowerBabe machine or anything from the Amiea store. Just use my code <strong>KimL10<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0at checkout:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud83d\udc49<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.amiea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shop here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||7px|||&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3863&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Want to charge premium prices and attract high-end PMU clients, without doing it all alone?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>If so, join the Hyperrealism Brows Foundation community, it&#8217;s free to join and you&#8217;ll be alongside over a thousand other artists who are all working towards the same thing. <\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span>Artists who share their practice work, ask the questions you didn&#8217;t know you were allowed to ask and remind you on the hard days that you&#8217;re not doing this alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Free training covering mapping, patterns and\u00a0 business advice are waiting for you from day one.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-emoji=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"an1\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" aria-label=\"\ud83d\udd25\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/fonts.gstatic.com\/s\/e\/notoemoji\/16.0\/1f525\/32.png\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.skool.com\/hyperrealism-brows-foundation\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">JOIN HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>See you inside,<br \/>\nKim x<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-1px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;8px||7px|||&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|50px|50px|50px|50px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;facebook&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kimloystudios\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#275996&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]facebook[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;youtube&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC7NcJ8Us1nYPsnaGVfdqM5w?view_as=subscriber&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#AC4135&#8243; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]youtube[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;instagram&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kimloystudios\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#B0ADDB&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;on&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px|10px|10px|10px|true|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]instagram[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][\/et_pb_social_media_follow][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/kimloystudios.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Email-Signature-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Email Signature&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Get Free Hyperrealism Brows Pattern Training:\u00a0HERE &nbsp; If your machine hairstroke treatments are dragging on and your client starts fidgeting, it might not be your technique\u2014it might be your machine. 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