Absolutely. Handpoke and machine are just 2 different approaches but it gives similar results.

Handpoke tattoos do not fade faster than machine tattoos.

The oldest mummy with (handpoke) tattoos we found is 5000 years old. If done correctly, your handpoke tattoos should remain until your death and beyond.

Usually they hurt less than machine tattoos. Nonetheless as any tattoo, it will depend on :

• the size of your tattoo : the bigger the longest the session will be. Tattoos usually start to hurt more after 2h of tattooing, then it increases.

• the placement : i.e. ribs are more painful than legs

• your tattooer : some tattoers are heavy handed and others like me are softer

• your pain resistance : some people do take a lot of pain and others don´t. Both options are good with me, just let me know when you need a break.

Small handpoke tattoos heal superficially within the first 2 weeks and give them 2 or 3 months to heal totally.

The healing will depend on your skin, your aftercare, the amount of surface with ink, if there´s a lot of colors and the placement.

It will depend on how you take care of your skin. Do you moisturise it every day ? Very good. Do you like to go to the sun ? Not that good. But at least protect it with 50 spf sunscreen.

Light colors will fade out first of course. So everything that is pastel or unsaturated colors will have to be refreshed every now and then.

I use very bright colors and I myself have colorful tattoos that are 15 years old and still look good.

Of course. If you have a darker skin tone we can make a free skin test. So it means you come to the studio, you choose the inks you like and we make a small tattoo changing the colors (usually dots). We let it heal for 1 or 2 months and then you will tell me which colors you want me to use.

You can reach me anytime via my contact page or email. I aim to respond quickly—usually within 2-3 business days.

The price will depend on your project. Do you want a custom project or do you want one of my designs ?

What is the complexity of your tattoo ? Will it take a lot of time to tattoo ?

Which placement do you want ?

What is the size you have in mind ?

Considering all of this, I will give you a price range.

If you have a budget in mind, please let me know at the beginning of the conversation.

Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. I´m here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving at your pace. I don´t push my customers in a direction they don´t like.

Ego trip is not my thing. What I want is my customers to be happy with their tattoo because they will keep it their entire life.

Yes I do ask for a deposit of 50€ to start with the project once we agree about it. It will be withdrawn from the total amount you will pay at the tattoo appointment.

They are non refundable.

You will lose your deposit if you reschedule your appointment less than 48h in advance or do not show up at your appointment. If you want another appointment you will have to send another 50€ deposit to secure it.

In case you reschedule more than 48h in advance, then no problem, your deposit will still be deducted from the total price of the tattoo.