Hand Speed Machine Alignment:

Think of hand speed and machine speed like a car driving on the road.

When a car moves slowly, the driver has far more control. Every turn of the wheel feels steady, every stop is smoother, and even if the driver isn’t very experienced, the slower pace makes it easier to handle the vehicle with confidence. Mistakes are less likely because there’s more time to react and adjust.

Now picture the same car moving at a very high speed. For a highly skilled and experienced driver, this speed might still feel manageable, but for someone without that same level of control, the vehicle can quickly feel unstable. At higher speeds, small mistakes are magnified, a slight movement of the wheel can cause a big shift, and reaction time is reduced. This makes it easier to lose balance or precision.

This comparison applies directly to hand speed versus machine speed in permanent makeup. Working slower doesn’t automatically mean better, and working faster doesn’t automatically mean worse. What matters most is the level of control you have over your device. If you are new, working at a slower pace can help you develop steadiness, accuracy, and confidence. As you gain experience, you may feel comfortable increasing your speed, but only if you can maintain that same level of control and precision.

In short: speed is secondary, control is primary. Your goal is not to be the fastest, but to achieve the smoothest, cleanest, and most predictable results with the level of control you currently have.