Jalayahay Ink

Jalayahay Ink Hey there! My name is Joel Jalayahay and ink is my specialty from tattooing to custom designed art. Custom INK -- from Skin to Paper

Double lower leg band for Yzel Maraming salamat
04/20/2026

Double lower leg band for Yzel

Maraming salamat

“I was looking through my archives and found this hidden gem. I created this tattoo back in 2022 for Christa to represen...
04/08/2026

“I was looking through my archives and found this hidden gem.

I created this tattoo back in 2022 for Christa to represent her Filipina roots and her faith.

Sometimes, the simplest creations can hold so much meaning. Salamat, Christa!”

“I was looking through my archives and found this hidden gem. I created this tattoo back in 2022 for Christa to represen...
04/08/2026

“I was looking through my archives and found this hidden gem.

I created this tattoo back in 2022 for Christa to represent her Filipina roots and her faith.

Sometimes, the simplest creations can hold so much meaning. Salamat, Christa!”

Detail work Filipino and Polynesian tattoo fusion Salamat Joel 🙏🏽
03/21/2026

Detail work

Filipino and Polynesian tattoo fusion

Salamat Joel 🙏🏽

“Thank you, Luchie, for your trust. I appreciate you making the trip all the way from Texas to get a tattoo from me.” Re...
03/02/2026

“Thank you, Luchie, for your trust. I appreciate you making the trip all the way from Texas to get a tattoo from me.”
Reclaiming your roots and identity is a powerful journey of reconnecting with your cultural heritage, often involving rediscovery, celebration, and resistance against historical erasure.

Polynesian tattoo done by another artist.

Salamat, Katherine, for your trust.I appreciate the time and patience you put into creating this piece, and most importa...
02/20/2026

Salamat, Katherine, for your trust.

I appreciate the time and patience you put into creating this piece, and most importantly, the story you shared with me about your grandmother’s resilience during World War II. Katherine’s grandmother endured many challenges during the Japanese occupation just so her family could survive.
World War II in the Philippines was one of the most brutal periods for Filipinos, as our country suffered through the intense brutality of the Japanese forces. The Battle of Manila was one of the most intense conflicts of the war, yet it is rarely discussed compared to the war against the N***s in Europe.
Manila was flattened and left in rubble; many of our historic sites and records were lost or destroyed due to the intense fighting and the American air campaigns. For Katherine’s grandmother, survival was the only option.

Thank you so much, Katherine. I truly enjoyed our sessions and the marathon of Kung Fu movies we watched. While my practice of Filipino tattooing may not involve traditional rituals, prayers, or offerings to the ancestors, that first session felt special—I am certain we both felt her Lola’s presence with us.

To the clients I truly connect with, like Katherine: I want you to know that I always feel a bit sad when a piece is finished because I’ll miss our time and conversations. I hope to see you all again someday.

Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat

“Cow parsley, hedge bedstraw, alfalfa, and Mexican poppy—these are the flowers that remind her of her childhood, her pla...
02/15/2026

“Cow parsley, hedge bedstraw, alfalfa, and Mexican poppy—these are the flowers that remind her of her childhood, her place of origin, and her grandmother.

Thank you Lupe for letting me create this floral tattoo for you and I Appreciate you sharing your stories with me 🙏🏽

Muchos gracias 🙏🏽
Salamat

Pag-ibig / Love It’s what we all need right now. Salamat Ally for your trust and I am greatly honored to do your first t...
01/27/2026

Pag-ibig / Love

It’s what we all need right now.

Salamat Ally for your trust and I am greatly honored to do your first tattoo.

Salamat 🙏🏽

Salamat, Jonas, sa iyong pagtitiwala.Jonas visited me to receive a Filipino tattoo in honor of his late father, who was ...
01/14/2026

Salamat, Jonas, sa iyong pagtitiwala.

Jonas visited me to receive a Filipino tattoo in honor of his late father, who was a musician in a traditional kulintang ensemble. Kulintang is a central element of Filipino identity, particularly in Mindanao, and is traditionally performed with graceful, fluid movements. This tattoo ensures that his father’s passion for music continues to live on.

Thank you for your time and endurance throughout the process of completing this half-sleeve, Jonas. 🙏🏽

Detail work Modern contemporary Filipino tattoo Salamat 🇵🇭 🇵🇭
01/09/2026

Detail work

Modern contemporary Filipino tattoo

Salamat

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