DO NOT Go swimming, rafting, or soak in a hot tub, bath or hot spring
DO NOT use hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol on your tattoo
DO NOT itch, pick, scratch, or shave the tattoo
DO NOT expose your tattoo to sun or harsh conditions, such as mud, non-potable water, chemicals, flour, food, etc.

The aftercare of a tattoo is extremely important. If you do not take good care of your tattoo, it can have major consequences, for example scarring or inflammation.

Right after getting tattooed the artist will clean and most likely moisturise the tattoo with vaseline and wrap it in clingfilm. We advise you to remove the clingfilm only when at home (or even right before bed), so that you can clean and moisturise the tattoo immediately. When you remove the plastic wash the tattoo with lukewarm water. Do not be alarmed if fluid and ink washes away; this is normal. Do not forget that the skin on which the tattoo is put is damaged. It will feel sensitive. After washing, let the tattoo air-dry. When your skin is completely dry, wash your hands well and apply a small amount of Bepanthen to your tattoo. Do not be afraid to touch the tattoo. Massage the Bepanthen in slowly until it is no longer visible. Did you get a large tattoo with lots of colour or black? In that case I always recommend to wrap your tattoo with plastic (wash and moisturise) for the first night.

No swimming, sauna or sunbathing for at least 3-4 weeks. Preferably postpone
working out for the first few days.

Aftercare 1st week:
Clean your tattoo two to three times a day. Then moisturise the tattoo with Bepanthen. Does the tattoo feel dry during the day? Then again apply Bepanthen. Before you do, always wash your hands.

After about 2nd/3rd weeks:
After a week or two the tattoo is healed in most cases. The skin is still recovering, so applying Bepanthen or 100% pure coconut oil is recommended at least once a day.

You can leave on second skin for 1-6 days, the longer you leave it on the bigger the chance of a properly healed tattoo. Whenever the second skin is on you do not have to
take care of your tattoo. You can shower with it and it protects the wound from getting damaged and infected. Take of the second skin in the shower, and wash of the glue. From this day on follow the 2nd/3rd week aftercare rules. If you choose to work out within the first week of your tattoo, remove the second skin before you do.

A quality tattoo will always cost you something. This is essentially a piece of art, and the artist took their time designing it for you, keep in mind that not only time is spend on doing the tattoo. Depending on where you are in the world the price of the tattoo can differ. We manage a minimum fee of $80 for smaller designs but for bigger pieces it will depend on the techniques, size and complexity of the tattoo. The best option to get a accurate quote is to visit or or contact us so we can have a chat and provide you with all the detials on the pricing

Keep in mind getting a tattoo is never a painless experience. Depending on placement of the tattoo the pain level will vary. Places like the lower parts of the arms and legs are very doable for a longer period of time. Where places like the front and back of the joints, the insides of the upper arm and leg, the feet, the neck and head area are very sensitive, and the sessions on those spots are usually more intense. Try to keep communicating with your tattoo-artist during the session and ask them for advise on how to handle yourself during a session. We advice our customers to eat well, sleep well and bring snacks to the session. Sitting for longer sessions can be uncomfortable, so wearing comfortable clothes is helpful.

It’s perfectly normal to want to bring a friend or family member with you. However It is strongly suggested that you refrain from doing this as no doubt this will be a distraction for the artist. Very often it happens that your friends and family want to chip in with their opinion on your tattoo that is going on your body. Once this happens, you can’t be surprised if the artists asks them to return to the waiting area, especially if it becomes clear that your friends or family members are affecting your ability to decide certain aspects of your tattoo. If there are things you are not sure about concerning the design then ask the artist. It is their design and their job to know what works best. Keep in mind most studio’s aren’t very large in size, so usually entourage will be asked to leave when the session starts.