HANDPOKE TATTOO
Aftercare and Expectations
Lets go over some of the things you'll need to know before, during, and after your appointment!
Before your tattoo
Generally speaking the better you treat your body before the tattoo, the better it will be for yourself. Examples of this include: good hydration, good skin care, eating before your appointment, ample sleep, and sunscreening if necessary.
During your tattoo
During your tattoo you will have every opportunity to take as many breaks as needed. Handpoking is a different process than machine tattooing so do keep in mind the process tends to be a bit slower in some cases. You will notice that with handpoking the sensation has less of a scraping, dragging feeling and more of a prick sensation. The skin seems to go through less trauma when done handpoke!
After your tattoo
01.
Take bandage off within 2 days.
02.
Let your tattoo heal 2-3 days until applying moisturizing lotion
03.
Once your skin is no longer an open wound you can apply moisturizer Remember to apply lightly. DO NOT over moisturize
04.
recommended moisturizer:
Shea butter
05.
After 1.5 - 2 weeks tattoo should be fully healed