Frequently asked questions

What’s the minimum age for getting a tattoo in your studio?

You must be at least 18 years old. There are NO EXCEPTIONS! Parental permission, a letter from the King and a box full of cash will not get you a tattoo before you are 18 years old, sorry!

Do I need to bring ID to my appointment?

It’s a condition of our licence that we see photo ID for anyone under the age of 25 years old. So if you’re under 25, yes, please bring either a passport or photo driving licence with you to your appointment.

Can I use numbing products before my tattoo?

Our artists’ preference is that you do not use any numbing products. They’re generally vasoconstrictiors, which tightens your blood vessels, making the skin ‘rubbery’ and harder to tattoo.

Can I see my design ahead of my appointment?

As a general rule the studio policy is that designs are not shared ahead of appointments - you'll get the big reveal on arrival for your appointment! 99% of the time, the artist smashes it and clients love what they see. In the unlikely event that adjustments are required, you can discuss them with the artist and they'll edit the design there and then to make sure you're 100% happy before it gets tattooed.

Can I drink alcohol after my tattoo?

Alcohol isn’t exactly a healing aid because it dehydrates our skin, but as long as you’re also drinking water and you don't allow a load of dirty drunken fingers to go poking your new tattoo, then you won't have any problems! Drinking sometimes causes people to forget to protect/look after their new tattoos, so it's that lack of care that's the problem more than the drink itself!