Tattoo knowledge

Understand it before you do it

Good tattoos start with good information. These guides cover the practical side of getting tattooed — written to be useful, not to fill space.

Before Your Tattoo

How to prepare, what to eat, what to avoid and how to arrive ready.

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Choosing a Design

How to brief an artist, use references well and develop a personal idea.

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Choosing Placement

Visibility, comfort, ageing and how a design flows with the body.

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Tattoo Process

What actually happens during a session, from setup to finish.

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Pain & Comfort

What tattooing feels like and how to manage a longer session.

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Aftercare

Cleaning, moisturising and protecting a new tattoo.

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Healing

What a normal heal looks like, week by week, and when to ask for help.

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Tattoo Styles

Fine line, minimal, black & grey, realism and traditional, explained.

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Cover-Ups

What can and cannot be covered, and why it always starts with a consultation.

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Tourist Guide

Planning a tattoo around a trip to Kathmandu.

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FAQ

Straight answers to the questions we hear most often.

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Quick answers

Common questions

Still not sure where to start?

Send us your question or your idea. We are happy to talk it through before you decide anything.