★What is a hand-poked tattoo?Hand-poked tattoos are just tattoos made without the use of a machine! The require all the same tools and it's a very similar process - the needle is simply hand-held instead of mechanized.★Where do hand-pokes come from?I have head a lot of people say, "prison!". But no, not prison! A single needle and ink used to tattoo has been used across the world, often to connect to community and religion. Hand-pokes have been dated as far back as ancient Egypt, where mummies have been found to have intricate tattoos. So cool!★Are hand-poked tattoos painful?Yes - depending on the placement, just like any tattoo - there will be some pain involved because ink needs to be poked into the dermis. The lack of machine is often more gentle and reduces the pain felt, especially if the design is small! Large designs, or solid black/color will mean more poking, which hurts a bit more.★Do hand-poked tattoos fade quickly?
No, no more than a machine-tattoo would. The length of your tattoo's life is completely dependent on how well you take care of it! Slap that SPF and moisturizer on!★Why choose handpoking?Hand-poking is often considered to be a more gentle and relaxing form of tattooing. It takes a bit longer than using a machine since every bit of ink needs to be pushed by hand, but the healing time is generally faster, with less swelling and scabbing involved. And my favorite part; no machine buzzing!★