Frequently Asked Questions
does it hurt more than a machine tattoo?
Alot of clients say the sensation is very different from getting a machine tattoo. The feeling has been described as “puppy bites” and like a rubber band snapping against the skin. Most clients after a few minutes dont feel it at all.
does it last as long as a machine tattoo?
Handpoked tattoos are as permanent as machine tattoos when they are properly placed into the skin by a professional. i use only sterile tattoo needles and professional grade sterile vegan inks.
what are your rates?
My minimum charge is $100 (up to 30 mins) and my hourly rate is $130 plus gst. I take payments in cash and via etransfer to [email protected]. i require a deposit be paid for all custom work and for flash to be reserved. DEPOSITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.
what is the healing process like?
handpoked tattoos heal very easily as there is not a significant amount of trauma to the skin. They should never scab but heal more like a sunburn. we use a medicated bandage called Ultraderm to aid the healing process.
how long do handpoke tattoos take?
Time always depends a lot on placement and size, some areas of the body are harder to tattoo than other, so it takes more time. There is a misconception that handpoke tattooing is very slow, so i have included some sample tattoos and the time they took.
Alot of clients say the sensation is very different from getting a machine tattoo. The feeling has been described as “puppy bites” and like a rubber band snapping against the skin. Most clients after a few minutes dont feel it at all.
does it last as long as a machine tattoo?
Handpoked tattoos are as permanent as machine tattoos when they are properly placed into the skin by a professional. i use only sterile tattoo needles and professional grade sterile vegan inks.
what are your rates?
My minimum charge is $100 (up to 30 mins) and my hourly rate is $130 plus gst. I take payments in cash and via etransfer to [email protected]. i require a deposit be paid for all custom work and for flash to be reserved. DEPOSITS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE.
what is the healing process like?
handpoked tattoos heal very easily as there is not a significant amount of trauma to the skin. They should never scab but heal more like a sunburn. we use a medicated bandage called Ultraderm to aid the healing process.
how long do handpoke tattoos take?
Time always depends a lot on placement and size, some areas of the body are harder to tattoo than other, so it takes more time. There is a misconception that handpoke tattooing is very slow, so i have included some sample tattoos and the time they took.