Question 1

How old do you have to be to get tattooed?

Accepted Answer

The law states that you must be 18 years old to get a tattoo.
This is regardless of parental consent.
So please do not be offended if we ask for proof of age!

Question 2

What ID can I use?

Accepted Answer

You have to provide valid photographic ID, you can use a provisional or full drivers licence, citizenship card or passport.
College, uni and work ID will not be accepted.
If you have any more questions about what ID is accepted please contact us directly.

Question 3

How can I get a quote for a tattoo?

Accepted Answer

To get a quote for a tattoo we need to know several bits of information, these being:
-What design you are after (if you have any photos of similar designs this can be really helpful)
-Where on the body you would like the tattoo
-What size you would like the tattoo (ideally giving us an estimate in cm's or inchs)
-If you would like the tattoo as just an outline, shaded, coloured, done in dotwork etc.
From this we can usually give you a rough quote.
Although please understand that we are unable to quote large work like full sleeves or back pieces.
If you are looking for a quote for an apprentice please make sure you specify this!

Question 4

Can I get a tattoo design drawn up before I book in?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately we do not draw up designs unless they are booked in, we are happy to arrange that the artwork is send over prior to the appointment to make sure there is time for any alterations, if they are needed, before you are due in.

Question 5

What are your hourly prices for tattooing?

Accepted Answer

Depending on what you are looking to get tattooed it will be quoted by design or by the hour. All of our resident artists are the same hourly rate of £60. Our minimum charge is £20 and our day sessions are £350.

Question 6

Do you do gift vouchers?

Accepted Answer

Yes we do! To purchase one you will need to come into the studio, as we only accept cash payments for gift vouchers.

Question 7

How do i make an appointment?

Accepted Answer

You can make an appointment in the studio or online, once we know how long you need booking in for we can work out what days and times suit you best.
If you have a preferred artist please let us know.
For any appointment we do require a deposit. The deposit comes off the final price on the day and is there to secure the time.
The deposit is non-refundable if anything less than 24 hours notice to given to reschedule or cancel your appointment.

Question 8

How much is the deposit and how can i pay it?

Accepted Answer

We ask for £20 per hour being booked as the deposit. This can be paid by cash in the studio or via PayPal. We will also accept a gift voucher as a deposit!
We do not take cards or cheques online or in the studio!

Question 9

How long is a day session and how much?

Accepted Answer

Our day sessions are 6-8 hours and cost £350

Question 10

Do you still do walk-in's?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if we have time we will still take walk-in's, but we no longer have a set day for them.
It is always worth giving us a message or call to see if someone is available, as our apprentices may also be free to do walk-in's!
If you are looking to get laser removale then you would need to book in advance.

Question 11

Its my first tattoo, what should i do before my appointment?

Accepted Answer

When having your first tattoo its important to know a few things!
-Firstly, no drinking alcohol the night before or day of your appointment.
-Try sleep well the night before
-Make sure you having something to eat before you appointment and bring sugary drinks and food with you.
-Make sure you bring photographic ID
-You can bring a friend if you would like. 
-We will go over all the setting up and aftercare with you during your appointment, but it can be worth getting the aftercare cream in advance, we advise that you use bepanthem nappy rash cream.

Question 12

Do you do cover ups?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes, it depends on what tattoo you would like to be covered up and with what design. There are many factors to take into consideration when covering a tattoo. As the only thing that will properly cover black is black! Although using colours such as blues and purples can work because they are thick pigments, using reds, oranges and yellows tend not to work because they are thin and translucent pigments and allow the old tattoo to show through. More often than not, grey shade is not suitable for cover ups for similar reasons to the reds, oranges and yellows, but if you don’t like the idea of colour then a ‘true grey’ can be an option. This is a mix of black and white ink, rather than a wash like grey shade. Please keep in mind that it's not like painting a wall, where a couple coats and the old colour is gone, the tattoos inks are sat in the skin at similar layers, so that’s part of why they are so tricky. The new design will have to be bigger than your existing tattoo to make sure it can be covered effectively and we may need some creative license with the design you have in mind to make it work. Something to consider when it comes to cover ups is to get the tattoo lasered first, as lightening it up will give you so many more options when it comes to covering!  
To find out if your tattoo can be covered, we ask that you send over a clear, straight picture of your existing tattoo (in natural light, so we can get a good idea of how dark your tattoo is) along with any and all ideas you have to cover it with. Then we can let you know if something like that would be possible and if so, what changes may need to be made to the design for it to be suitable.

Question 13

What happens if i need a touch up on my tattoo?

Accepted Answer

If you have followed the aftercare advice given by your artist and have accidently lost a bit of ink from your tattoo, just get in touch and we can arrange a free touch up! We know accidents happen and we want your tattoo looking its best. However, if you have not followed any aftercare advice and let tattoo scab then you would be charged to have the tattoo re-done.

Question 14

Can i use bepanthen on my new tattoo?

Accepted Answer

Bepanthen now contains almond oil, listed as "Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil"  on the packaging. So we would not advise anyone with a nut allergy to use this product anymore. Alternative products are be suggested during your appointment. However if you do not have an allergy you can use bepanthen as normal.

Tattoo Magic
Southampton

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