Yes! Hanpoke tattoos stay for ever
Handpoke tattoos are permanent. As you will see in this article, the longevity of a stick-and-poke tattoo depends on a variety of factors, including the quality of the ink, the technique used to apply the tattoo, and the care taken to maintain the tattoo after it is applied.
What are “hand poke” tattoos?
First things first. Stick and poke tattoos, also known as “handpoke” tattoos, are created using a needle and ink that is applied manually, rather than using a tattoo machine.
The desire to alter, decorate, and adorn the human body is a cultural universal. Tattooing as a form of body decoration has been practiced by cultures around the globe and throughout human history. Preserved tattoos on mummified human remains demonstrate that the practice extends back to at least the fourth millennium BCE. (Lars Krutak, 2017 pp. 3-8)
Do handpoke tattoos fade away?
Nope. When properly done, applied in the corresponding layer of skin, in the appropiate way, handpoke tattoos won’t disappear. There is a common misconception about the lasting of handpoke tattoos in this matter.
Whether it’s hand-pushed or applied by machine, the overall look of the healed tattoo over the years will depend on the same: the way it was applied, the ink used to apply it, the deepness, the quantity of ink applied as well.
Factors to be considered or that can affect your tattoo
There are several factors that can affect the longevity and appearance of a tattoo:
1. Quality of the ink: the quality of the ink used in the tattoo can have a big impact on how long the tattoo lasts. Inks that are made with higher-quality pigments tend to last longer and retain their color better over time.
2. Technique and experience of the tattoo artist: these also affect the longevity of the tattoo. An artist who is skilled at applying tattoos with consistent depth will likely create a tattoo that lasts longer and looks better over time.
3. Aftercare: this is 75% of the overall success, and it’s completely up to you! Proper aftercare is essential to keeping a tattoo looking its best. This includes keeping the tattoo clean and moisturized, avoiding activities that could cause the tattoo to become infected, and protecting the tattoo from sunlight and other UV light sources.
4. Tattoo placement: the location of the tattoo on your body can also affect its longevity. Tattoos on areas of the body that are exposed to a lot of friction or that are frequently exposed to sunlight tend to fade more quickly.
5. Age: as we age, our skin changes, and this can affect the appearance of a tattoo. Over time, tattoos may fade or appear less vibrant as the skin around them begins to loosen and stretch.
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