Natalie Rose Pokes

Professional Piercer

Natalie Rose Pokes is a professional piercer based in Feasterville-Trevose, PA. Previously working as a nurse for over 10 years, Natalie then trained for 4 years as a piercing apprentice. She was able to transition to a full-time piercer in 2021, and later opened up her own shop alongside her partner in 2022. They co-own Gunns and Roses Tattoo and Piercing Parlor, offering tattoos for the working class, by the working class. Natalie is particularly passionate about offering high-quality jewelry suitable for people with sensitive skin.

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Forum Comments (2)

What does getting a tattoo feel like?
What a tattoo feels like really depends on the part of the body – tattooing some parts can be more painful than others. If you’re new to getting tattooed, I suggest starting somewhere on your legs or arms, because they are a lot less painful than the hands, feet, torso, or neck. I would say a tattoo feels like a "cat scratch" on the legs and arms. Definitely research your tattoo artist and make sure they have plenty of time in the business, so that they can minimize the trauma done to your skin. Look at what their work looks like fresh and healed.
What do I need to know before getting a septum piercing?
I think the septum piercing is great because it's one of the only piercings you can truly hide. You can always flip it up into your nose if need be! The septum is one of the thinnest parts of the body you can pierce because you’re just piercing a membrane in there. You're not piercing cartilage, so people often say it's one of the least painful piercings you can get. Still, it’s on your face, so expect your eyes to water and to have the feeling that you might sneeze.

Every piercer does a septum piercing differently. Sometimes they'll use clamps, sometimes it'll be free-handed. That's something you should ask your piercer, “How do you pierce? Are you free-handing? Are you using clamps?” This will give you a better sense of the experience.

Septums actually tend to heal pretty quickly, too. They typically take around 10 weeks to heal, which is not as long as many other piercings.

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Infected Piercings: Treatment Options, Prevention & More

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Is the Right Ear the “Gay Ear” for Piercings? Your Questions Answered

Learn about the meaning & history of the right ear piercingThese days, having your right ear pierced wouldn’t cause anyone to bat an eye, but it wasn’t always this way. Piercings have been in vogue for thousands of y...

How to Reduce Piercing Pain: Maintaining Good Aftercare & Preventing Infection

Everything you need to know about limiting pain before and after your appointment You love the look of your brand new piercing, but ouch! It sure can be tender for a few days afterwards. A little pain, redness, or swelli...

Should You Get a Snake Eyes Piercing?

Discover the pros and cons of this trendy tongue piercingTongue piercings are more popular than ever, including the “snake eyes” piercing, which goes horizontally through the end of the tongue. As amazing as this pie...

How to

Clean Your Nose Piercing

Nose piercings are a great way to express your sense of style and individuality. It is very important to keep your nose piercing clean, otherwise healing could be delayed or you might develop an infection. Luckily, clean...

How to

Hide a Nipple Piercing

Nipple piercings are a hot trend, with celebrities like Rihanna spiking their popularity. But anyone can get a nipple piercing and rock a cool aesthetic! If you need to minimize the appearance of your nipple piercings, k...

Piercing Rejection: Causes, Symptoms & Preventions

Because your body's immune system is always on alert, piercing rejection is a risk with any piercing you get — after all, a piercing is technically a small wound in your body. Practicing good hygiene can prevent your p...

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Pierce an Outie Belly Button

Piercing an outie belly button is much more complicated than piercing an innie belly button. Because of the way they formed after birth, outie belly buttons are made of a different type of tissue than other belly buttons...

10 Different Types of Eyebrow Piercings

An expert-backed guide to the most popular eyebrow piercings and their variationsEyebrow piercings are a cool, fun way to change up your look. And with so many variations, you can customize your piercing to perfectly sui...

Different Types of Face Piercings: Which One Is Right for You?

Compare piercing placements, pain, and vibes to find the best fitSo, you’re thinking about getting a facial piercing—how exciting! But while you know you want one, you’re not quite sure which one to get. Well, you�...