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Hand Poke Tattoos Are Gorgeous, Less-Painful Designs and They're Blowing Up









By Bridget March, Cosmopolitan

The back-to-basics tattooing technique may be controversial, but this pro says it's safe and less painful than machine inking.
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So-called "stick 'n' poke" tattooing, the non-electric method that's done freestyle with needle and ink, is having a major moment, which is ironic given that it's an ancient art form. While the technique has courted controversy for being hard to regulate, it can look distinctively stunning when executed by a pro. Call it a backlash against the mainstream or body art returning to its roots, there's no denying its demand. We asked trained tattooist Sarah March who specializes in the hand poke technique to explain its appeal, plus the all-important pain and safety factors.


What's so special about this way of tattooing?


Hand poke tattoos are very distinctive in their look. Different styles can be achieved with the technique but there is no mistaking a hand poked tattoo against a machine tattoo. To me they look much more organic.


Why do you think the technique has become more popular again? 

It's back-to-basics tattooing. Whether you liken it to ancient tribal techniques or prison tats, it's simple in its method and I think that's incredibly appealing right now.

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Does it generally hurt more or less than the traditional method? 

In general it doesn't hurt as much as a machine tattoo as it's far less invasive, which means the skin heals much quicker too. However, the pain often depends on the particular area being tattooed — some areas will hurt more than others. It does take longer than a machine tattoo; if your design is large, it'll most likely be split into sessions to make it more pleasurable for you and your artist!
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What style design does this method especially suit? 

My favorite style for hand poking is dot work, especially patterns, mandalas, and geometric shapes with no definite outlines. These can look really special hand poked as every single dot is an integral part of the design.


Can you do it on all skin types? And with all colors?

Yes, all skin types are fine as long as the precautionary measures are taken against issues such as keloid scarring. Colors can be used, although aren't best suited to the method; a machine will give much better coverage. Many hand poke artist only use black and grays because of this.


Is it hygienic and safe?

If carried out by a professional, it's as safe as any tattoo. All equipment is either disposable or sterilized, and a professional artist will have been trained in health and safety.
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What's your favorite hand poked design you've done? 

There's too many to choose from now ... I love all the mandala pieces because they can be so pretty. I also love tattooing animals; I once tattooed a vintage picture of two bears boxing, that's a favorite because it's so fun.

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