WHAT LAST STICK-AND-POKE TATTOOS FOR?
Stick-and-poke tattoos are often considered DIY. It is fair to be concerned about the length of a DIY tattoo. The same question is asked for regular tattoos and hand-poked tattoos by professionals.
How long will these tattoos last? One year? A few months? Is it permanent? It would be best to consider how long the ink would last before deciding whether a stick-and-poke tattoo is worth your time and money.
In the next paragraphs, we will discuss the longevity of hand-poked tattoos and what you can do to prolong their life.
Stick-and-Poke tattoos: A quick summary
If you are reading this, you probably already know what stick and poke tattoos are. Here’s a quick overview in case you aren’t sure.
Stick and poke tattoos can be handmade by hand, using no machines, and are done using a special gadget that uses a tattoo needle or another sharp object. Hand-poked tattoos do not always require a needle. They can be done using sharp, think objects. This is why they are so popular.
Even when professionally done, hand-poked tattoos almost always look homemade because of how they are poked. They are not as sophisticated as a standard tattoo.
Stick-and-poke tattoos are still possible if a professional artist does them. Hand-poked tattoos have become a popular form of expression. They are usually done by those who prefer the underground, artistic side of things. However, anyone can get a stick-and-poke tattoo. This is because people have been doing this for thousands of years.
Note: A standard tattoo machine makes several hundred ink pricks to the skin to transfer it. The stick-and-poke technique only allows 20 ink pricks to the skin to transfer it by hand.
How long do hand-poked tattoos last?
Are Hand-Poked Tattoos Permanent?
When people think about stick-and-poke tattoos, they first assume that they aren’t permanent. This is a false assumption.
Stick-and-poke tattoos are the same as regular, machine-done tattoos. The tattoo will last even if there isn’t a tattoo machine.
The ink is transferred to the dermis layer of the skin using a needle, just like a regular tattoo. The ink will stay in place once it is placed in the dermis. The longevity of hand-poked ink may be affected because it isn’t as complex as a tattoo machine.
However, hand-poked tattoos can be misleading and inaccurate for many people. They won’t last forever but will not disappear as quickly as temporary tattoos.
How long do hand-poked tattoos last?
A stick-and-poke tattoo will not last you a lifetime, which is obvious from the beginning. The hand-poking process is not as advanced as regular tattooing. The hand-poking technique can cause the ink to be misplaced on the skin, making it last less than regular tattoos.