FAQs
RATES
Dre: $180 per hour | $1000 per day
Ludo: $200 per hour | $1200 per day
Niko: $180 per hour | $1000 per day
Stephens prices are individual to the piece - see more below*
Jo: $150 per hour | $700 per day
Day rates are only for long term projects consisting of at least 3, or more sessions.
We also have ‘flash’ designs for customers to choose from for a set price, they can be viewed in-store.
Our shop minimum is $150 no matter how small.
There are a lot of things to consider while pricing a tattoo such as size, placement, amount of detail, colour or black and grey etc. so the price can change depending on the design. So some pieces/designs have a set price which will vary, while others will be the hourly rate. Because of all these factors it’s not easy to give an accurate quote for a tattoo and will often be an estimated amount which can change on the day.
*STEPHEN’S HOURS & RATES:
Please note - these prices are approximate, feel free to contact Stephen for a more accurate quote.
Stephen works 11am - 6pm Monday to Friday.
Small hand/Wrist/Ear piece: $400-$500 | Wrist band: $400-$500
Anklet: $400-$500
Small to big Chest: $500-$1000
Upper back / Lower Back: $500-$1000 | Throat: $600-$1000
Full forearm wrap $1000
Full day: $1400
WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
Many customers have asked if there is anything specific that you need to do before your appointment. The answer is yes.
This is specifically for pieces that take longer than 1 or 2 hours.
DO NOT get drunk or take drugs before your appointment. This includes the night before. Your body will be going under a lot of stress and you need to be well rested and fed to keep energy and sugar levels up.
Bring something to snack on and to drink (this will help keep your sugar levels up).
HOW TO CARE FOR YOUR TATTOO
Please read the Aftercare page
NUMBING CREAM INFO
We do NOT provide numbing cream.
Over the counter numbing creams such as Emla, Tattoo Numbing Cream, TKTX, Dr.Numb etc, are mostly safe to use as they only have a concentration of 5% or less of active numbing ingredients - but there are many other ingredients specific to those brands that you should consider and read labels thoroughly to make sure they are safe for you.
Use of numbing cream is entirely up to you however if you’d like to use it, you must provide it and discuss this with your tattoo artist first. Usually you leave it on for at least 30 mins to a maximum of 1 hour prior to tattooing. It must not be kept on for longer as that could cause severe issues to the skin. We do not recommend use over a large area of the body (such as full legs, arms, chest, etc.) as this can become a health issue if the product is overused.
When it comes to stencilling, the numbing cream needs to be completely removed and the skin dried and free of any residue in order to apply a stencil, which means that the effectiveness of the numbing cream will be reduced from the moment the area is cleaned.
Numbing creams usually have a working time frame of about 2 hours, more or less, depending on the type that you use and your body’s specific metabolism of the product. You would get about 1.5 hours after stencil application which is only going to be effective for a small portion of the tattoo session. For larger projects it’s sometimes not worth it.
Professionally, we do not entirely recommend their use as they change the skin consistency, vascular constriction and texture which can hugely affect linework and healing. In addition, there are other more serious complications that need to be considered including reactions to the product such as chemical burns which is when the product applied has been left on for too long, has too much concentration of the active ingredient, or the consumer has a sensitivity. This can result in what looks like an infection during the healing process and will require antibiotics and or/topical treatments to heal. The healing process from this side-effect will often leave larger imperfections in the tattoo and scarring that will later need to be corrected and touched up when fully healed at the expense of the customer.
The biggest danger however, is for those with heart conditions who may be affected by the ingredients entering the bloodstream. So please be aware of these potential issues and if you have any doubts, we recommend you do not use them, or seek medical advice from your GP first.
DOES MY DEPOSIT EXPIRE?
Yes. You will require a new deposit if you leave it pending for over 3 months, or cancel/postpone with less than ONE WEEK’s notice.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I CAN’T MAKE IT?
You can postpone with more than ONE WEEK’s notice. Unless there are special, or urgent circumstances, we only allow you to postpone your appointment ONCE. Otherwise risk losing your deposit, and requiring a new one to book again.
CAN I BRING FRIENDS OR FAMILY TO MY APPOINTMENT?
Please, don’t. Each artist has their own preference, our studio is quite small so it can impact our work.
CAN I PAY FOR MY TATTOO IN INSTALMENTS?
No. A tattoo is a luxury item, and it should be a well earned treat for yourself. We would not want any of our clients, or ourselves to experience any financial trouble because of a tattoo.
DO YOU ACCEPT EFTPOS PAYMENTS?
Yes, we can accept payments from Visa Debit/Credit Cards. BUT preferably only for smaller payments, there is also a 2.5% surcharge. Cash is always preferred.
DO YOU SELL GIFT VOUCHERS?
Yes! Email us for details, or come in store to purchase.
HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE?
We can tattoo you at the age of 16, ONLY with your parent(s) or legal guardians permission and presence to sign a consent form. We require both I.D’s as well.
You can come in by yourself from the age of 18 with I.D.
AFTERCARE PRODUCTS?
We recommend our aftercare products to everyone, why?
During your appointment your artist will rinse your tattoo with soap often, and apply a Vaseline-like balm. That helps the tattoo needle glide through while also moisturising your skin, to prevent as much trauma to the area as possible,
These products are Revive (balm) and Liquid Gold (soap). Originally formulated by tattooers for tattooers. Because they are so key to looking after your skin during the tattoo, why not after as well? They are handmade from all natural and organic ingredients, with no unnecessary extras. They are effective AND gentle on your tattoo, so they will minimise the chance of infection, itching and flaking when used as directed.
We hope you enjoy our products as much as we do!
CAN I STILL GET TATTOOED IF I’M PREGNANT OR IF I HAVE AN ILLNESS OR MEDICAL CONDITION?
We will not tattoo you if you are pregnant, currently nursing, have an illness, disability or medical condition which may affect the tattoo process such as blood diseases or heart conditions.
We reserve the right to refuse your tattoo if you are under the influence or behaving in a disrespectful or rude manner in the studio.