faq
Stick and poke is a method of permanent tattooing that is a long-old tradition. There are many name variations, but I feel this name represents the practice I've chosen. Stick and poke usually involve a needle and ink to repeatedly poke ink into the skin to form a desired design.
Stick and poke may be painful for some people more than others. Like a tattoo done by a gun, some areas may be more sensitive than others. Most people experience an adrenaline rush after 30 minutes of tattooing, and the pain can decrease. Others feel it is less severe than a tattoo gun due to its less abrasive method.
Henna tattoo is a temporary tattooing method that involves henna paste, usually in a cone tube. Henna is a traditional temporary tattoo that has been practiced in Pakistan, India, Africa, and the Middle East. Now, henna is appreciated throughout the world for its aesthetic values, along with its traditional practices in daily living, weddings, and other special occasions.
Henna does not hurt. Some people may feel a tingling sensation when applied to the skin because of its cooling properties. Sometimes the cone itself may tickle a customer, but other than that, it isn't painful.