The
Process.
Getting tattooed here is meant to feel simple and calm — whether it's your first tattoo or your fifteenth. Here's exactly how it works, start to finish.
There's no wrong way
to bring me an idea.
Some people arrive with a full reference folder and a clear vision. Others arrive with a feeling, a name, or a moment they want to hold onto. Both are perfect starting points. Your job is to tell me why it matters — mine is to figure out what it should look like.
From first message
to finished tattoo.
Send your inquiry
Fill in the contact form. Tell me your idea, where you want it placed, roughly how large, and when you're free. You don't need to have everything figured out — an honest first message is all this takes.
Share your references
Once I've read your inquiry, I'll reply and ask for any images, references, or notes that help me understand what you're going for. These can be photos, other tattoos, botanicals, architecture — anything that communicates the feeling you're after.
Design direction
I'll take everything you've shared and start drawing. The finished design is revealed on appointment day — this keeps the experience alive and stops endless back-and-forth on a screen. I'll confirm the general direction with you first, so you're never walking in blind.
Appointment confirmation
Once we've agreed on direction and dates, I'll confirm your slot and take a small deposit to hold it. This comes off the total on the day. I'll send a reminder a few days before with everything you need to know to prepare.
Tattoo day
Come in well-rested, well-fed, and hydrated. Wear comfortable clothing that gives easy access to the placement area. When you arrive, I'll show you the design, we'll place the stencil together, and you have as long as you need before we begin.
We take breaks when you need them. There's water, snacks, and your music. Just us.
Aftercare
I'll wrap your tattoo and send you home with a printed aftercare sheet. A tattoo is a wound — how you look after it in the first two weeks directly affects how it heals and how long it stays sharp. I'll walk you through everything before you leave.
Aftercare,
simplified.
The care you give in the first two weeks determines how your tattoo looks for the rest of your life.
Leave the initial wrap on for the time specified. Then rinse gently with lukewarm water and mild fragrance-free soap. Pat dry — never rub. Apply thin unscented aftercare balm 2–3 times a day.
Flaking and peeling is normal — don't pick or scratch. Keep it moisturised, out of direct sunlight, and away from swimming pools, saunas, and long soaks.
No direct sun on a healing tattoo — it causes fading and uneven healing. No tight clothing over the area. No gym sessions for the first 3–5 days. No picking. Ever.
Once healed, SPF 50+ is the single best thing you can do for your tattoo's longevity. Fine line work is especially sensitive to sun damage — protect it and it'll stay crisp for years.
The first step is
a simple message.
Tell me what you're thinking about. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation.