26/08/2026
Here is why getting HANDPOKE tattoos in the summer time isn’t as big deal as much as a machine tattoo…
1. NO STRESS HEALING
Hand poke, tattoos heal exceptionally quick! The next day you will not wake up, feeling sore & bruised where you just got tattooed because it’s a more delicate intricate, and mindful method when putting the ink in your body✨
2. LESS PAINFUL TATTOOING PROCESS
I’m NOT saying no pain! I’m saying far LESS pain than the machine tattoo method.
I’m not using artificial speed with man made machinery, im using hand held tools hand wrapped in frount of you and going at a pace where the skin is easier to receive the art work being done
3. NO SCABBING AT ALL!
Since there is no force during the whole process you are healing WHILE I’m tattooing you! i find it amazing really ♥️ most of the time,if we have a long session the part I started hours prior has already calmed down exceptionally well! (Although when doing a full black out piece some parts tend to take longer but STILL no scabbing)
4. THE SEA HELPS HEAL 😱
I know SO CRAZY RIGHT!
After you do your handpoke tattoo i recommend just 3 days Avoiding the sea (because unfortunately the sea isn’t as clean as it used to be anymore… in the past , I’d say the next day would be fine)
The salt is actually very healing for the skin (especially if you are an island soul, like me 🏖️) the sea water won’t affect your healing and will actually help with the “itchy phase” of your tattoo AND improve your blood flow with swimming which helps you over all ♥️
ALTHOUGH the sun is STILL an issue! Direct sun is never good for the Ink at any point of Your tattoo. To ensure your design stays sharp i recommend the swimming times MUST be after 5:30pm 🙏
5. DO ALL THE WORK SO YOU DONT HAVE TO!
Since handpoke is so light in the skin, 85% of the work is done AT the shop! All you gotta remember is to avoid the sun and put some aftercare on it on a daily basis!
6. BE PART OF HISTORY!
The Handpoke method was made far before the tattoo machine was invented!
Personally, after doing my craft for almost a decade I’ve gotten a lot more thorough in my technique and my timing is rather similar to machine work.