Healing well starts here
How we keep the studio clean, how to look after your new tattoo, and who we can and cannot tattoo.
What happens before the needle touches skin
Single-use needles
New sealed needles and cartridges for every client, opened in front of you and thrown away after.
Single-use ink caps
Ink is poured into fresh caps for your session only. Nothing goes back into the bottle.
Autoclave
Reusable steel tools are cleaned and sterilised in an autoclave, and every cycle is logged.
Gloves & barriers
Fresh nitrile gloves, and barrier film on the machine, cord, chair and lamp.
Surfaces
The station is disinfected before and after every client.
Sharps disposal
Used needles go into sealed sharps containers collected by a licensed medical waste service.
Your first four weeks
- Keep the wrap on for the time your artist tells you
- Wash gently with clean hands, mild soap and lukewarm water
- Pat dry and apply a thin layer of aftercare balm, 2–3 times a day
- Do not pick or scratch; let flakes fall off on their own
- No swimming, steam or long baths for 2 weeks
- Keep it out of the sun, then use sunscreen once healed
18+ only. No exceptions.
We only tattoo clients aged 18 or over, with an original government photo ID shown at the studio. We do not tattoo under-18s, even with a parent's consent or presence. We also do not tattoo anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Tell us before you book
- Diabetes, heart conditions or blood disorders
- Blood-thinning or immune-suppressing medicine
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Skin conditions or keloid scarring at the area
- Allergies to latex, ink or aftercare products
We may suggest waiting, or ask you to check with your doctor first.
This aftercare advice is general information, not medical advice. Some redness and swelling for a few days is normal. If you notice spreading redness, pus, a fever or pain that gets worse, see a doctor straight away and let us know.