Hand poke tattoos are becoming more popular. They are simple and edgy. Many celebrities have them, such as Harry Styles and Miley Cyrus. You can see their work and other artists’ work on Instagram.
Hand poking is different from machine tattooing. It can be gentler on the skin. But it can also cause damage if done too much.
Does it hurt?
All tattoos hurt. But some people say that hand poke tattoos hurt less than machine tattoos. It depends on your pain tolerance and your body.
Hand poke tattoos last longer than machine tattoos.
What style design does this method, especially suit?
You can choose from different styles of tattooing. One of the most popular is the traditional Japanese style (irezumi). It is fast and cheap. It suits people who want to try different designs without going to a shop. But it would help if you talked to your artist about your skin type, colour preferences, and possible challenges.
Can you do it on all skin types?
Hand poke tattoos are ancient. They come from ancient tribal and religious traditions. Before machines, people used wood, bone, or blades as needles.
tattoos were a way of expressing art and religion. They also showed community bonds.
This technique was safer than machines. But it was still painful. The needles poked the skin many times to put ink on the second layer of skin.
Can you do it with all colours?
You can use any colour for hand poke tattoos. Artists can mix, dilute, or layer the ink for different effects.
You can also put metal body jewellery on your body. You can put it on your feet, shoulder, or arm. It is suitable for small designs like animals, birds, or lines.
A skilled hand-poke artist can make clean lines and unique details with their needle. They must push it deep enough to make the line but not too deep to damage the skin.
Some people think that hand poke tattoos fade faster than machine tattoos. This is not true. If you let them heal properly, they will keep their colour longer.
