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Am I suitable for Cosmtetic Tattooing?

Which Clients can't get a cosmetic tattoo?

  • Diabetics

  • Under 18 years old

  • Chemotherapy patients

  • Pregnant or Breast Feeding

  • Blood Thinners

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IF YOU HAVE EXSISTING TATTOO BY ANOTHER ARTIST, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK ANY SERVICES WITHOUT FIRST SENDING PHOTOS FOR APPROVAL.                                    EMAIL US

Preparing for your appointment.

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  • The day before lightly exfoliate the area to allow for better absorption.

  • 2 days prior strictly avoid CAFFIENE, including ENERGY DRINKS, COFFEE, TEA and PRE WORKOUT DRINK.

  • 2 days prior also avoid ALCHOHOL, ASPIRIN, NUROFEN.

  •  7 days prior avoid ALL BLOOD THINNERS Including TUMERIC, FISH OIL, CINNAMON and SPICES.

  • 7 days prior Avoid Tinting/Facial Waxing. facials and peels.

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BOTOX CLIENTS - PLEASE BOOK BOTOX/DYSPORT TWO WEEKS PRIOR OR TWO WEEKS POST BROW TATTOO. 

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The day of your appointment.

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  • Avoid exercise completely and for 3 days post procedure. 

  • Arrive makeup free.

  • Its best to not wear white as sometimes the pigment can fly around, we do not want to damage your clothing.

  • Feel free to bring your headphones and refreshments, (lunch if you have an all-day session.)

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IN THE TREATMENT ROOM, WE WILL ONLY ALLOW YOURSELF TO ENTER SO PLEASE ARRIVE SOLO AND FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY REASONS THERE IS A NO CHILDREN POLICY.

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Lips Information.

Lips may swell for the first 24 hours so please be aware of this to keep in mind around booking if you have events etc.

Day 1 - 3 Lips will appear dark and dry.

Day 3 -7 Lips will start to be flaky - this is normal. DO NOT PICK as it will cause PERMANENT DAMAGE and SCARRING.

DAY 7 - 30 Lips will change and lighten in color.

​Cold sores can make a lip tattoo heal patchy in that first session, which can be corrected in the 4-6 week touch up session. Sometimes further sessions are required at the clients cost as everyone retains differently.

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IF YOU HAVE EVER HAD A COLDSORE THEN YOU ARE A CARRIER OF THE VIRUS AND IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO TAKE COLDSORE MEDICATION ONE WEEK EITHER SIDE OF THE PROCEEDURE. 

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Eyeliner Information.

Do not arrive to the appointment with any eye makeup or lash extensions. We recommend booking this procedure when you have no commitments/ work for the day after your booking as eyes can be sensitive due to the delicate area. You cannot apply makeup on the area at all while healing.​​

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The Healing Process

Immediately post procedure, cosmetic tattoo will appear bright in colour, swelling (lips and eyeliner) and Redness may be present.

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Day 1 - 3 The tattoo will appear darker than usual, this is normal.

Day 3 -7 The tattoo may begin to flake and peel, in some cases it isn't noticed but some skins will form a scab DO NOT PICK - picking can lead too permanent damage to your skin and also leave ""holes" in the tattoo. 

Day 7 - 30 The tattoo will soften anywhere from 30-50%, We will assess how the skin has healed at touch up and darken, correct any areas where the pigment hasn't taken.

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PLEASE NOTE IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS, PLEASE NOTIFY US AT YOUR TOUCH UP APPOINTMENT. YOU CANNOT COME IN EARLIER THAN 4 WEEKS.

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Results vary.

The true result is not apparent until 30 days post cosmetic tattoo, please keep in mind that all Indvidual skins heal differently. Please remember to ensure you are 100% happy before leaving with your tattoo at the time of your touch up session as further charges will apply if you need an additional session.

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AFTERCARE AND POST CARE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE APPOINTMENT.

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