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A woman with black hair, glasses, and tattoos getting a tattoo on her forearm done by an artist in black gloves at a tattoo studio.

about

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My story

Hi, my name is Laila and I’m a hand poke tattoo artist in Dickson, Ngunnawal Country (Canberra) Australia.

I’m a self-taught poke artist and have been tattooing since 2021. Hand poke or ‘stick and poke’ tattoos are made by pushing the needle and ink into the skin manually, one dot at a time, without a machine.

When I discovered this traditional tattoo method, I fell in love with it. This technique is the oldest form of tattooing with its ancient origins from around the world including: Egypt, Japan, Rome and Pacific Islands.

‘Cruelty Free’ comes from my personal philosophy of living a cruelty free, vegan lifestyle. I only use vegan and environementally friendly products to create my tattoos. My hand poked tattoos hurt less than machine tattoos, so ‘Cruelty Free’ also has a double meaning!

I love designing custom pieces and have a variety of available flash. My art style has an organic look and receiving a hand poked tattoo is a unique and therapeutic experience. All about the vibes!

My approach to tattooing my clients is fun, mindful and inclusive. Everyone is welcome in my studio.


HAND POKE - VEGAN - LGBTQIA+ ALLY

A person with tattoos on their arms using a white stylus and a tablet displaying the Procreate app, sitting at a black table with a sheet of paper and a scanner nearby.
  • Licence certificate for a tattoo studio from ACT Government, issued on September 18, 2025, valid until September 17, 2026, with details about conditions and authorized signatures.

    Infection Control License

  • A document titled 'Privacy Policy' outlining data collection, storage duration, security measures, and user rights.

    Privacy Policy

  • Page 1 of a document titled 'Terms & Conditions' with sections for booking policies, deposits, cancellations, and no-shows.

    Terms & Conditions Page 1

  • A document titled "Terms & Conditions" detailing policies on payment, vouchers, loyalty cards, aftercare, artist policies, and friendly reminders, with a focus on respectful behavior, appointment organization, and client-artist communication.

    Terms & Conditions Part 2