Thinking about getting a stick and poke tattoo?

Here are a few things to know that might encourage you to do it.

Such is true for a method known as stick-and-poke.

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In most professional instances a single, sterile, specialized tattoo needle is used.

Below, three key facts about stick-and-poke tattooing to know ahead of getting one.

(Demand for the style, she notes, has always been high.)

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Needling ink into the skin solely by handsans machineshas existed for thousands of years and across numerous cultures.

The needle simply pierce[s] through less skin, she explains.

For this reason, stick-and-poke tattoos are relatively gentle.

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Professional is the key word here.

In other words, this is probably one of those things youll want to leave to the pros.

Moreover, Perr says the methods are completely different sensations.

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In fact, the experience of stick-and-poke is often silent.

In Perrs estimation, this makes for a more peaceful experience.

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