- Ensure you are well hydrated before the appointment
- Moisturise the area that will be tattooed in the days leading up to the appointment (not on the day of the procedure), healthier skin means better results
- Exfoliate the area 1-3 times a week
What is the difference between “normal” tattoos and Fine Line tattoos?
It is important to understand that all tattoos will eventually fade and blur overtime. Cells from your immune system (macrophages) gradually absorb the ink particles and disperse it, which can lead to some tattoo fading. As well as this, factors such as sunlight, friction and improper care of your tattoos can all accelerate the process of fading your tattoos. It fades and ages with your body and your tattoo won’t stay as perfect as it appeared when it was freshly done.
Most tattooists are in agreement that fine line tattoos fade more quickly than regular tattoos as they are more superficial than traditional tattoos.
Fine-line tattoos are extremely delicate and minimalist designs created mainly using a single tattoo needle. They are much more subtle than traditional tattoos that require many more needles and much more ink to create thicker, bolder lines. Fine Line Tattoos use ultra-fine lines and there is little shading with these black ink tattoos, which are usually made up of elegant line work.
The location of your tattoo will have a big impact on pigment retention for example…
If you are having a tattoo on any of these areas please be aware that these are locations prone to pigment drop out/blow out and severe fading, sometimes resulting in the tattoo completely disappearing. Due to this fact, any touch ups in these areas are chargeable so please take this into consideration before choosing one of these areas as they can be costly to keep the tattoo looking good with regular touch ups required
There are 3 main categories that you need to pick from when deciding on your tattoo. In each category the price will be estimated based on the size of the tattoo, the complexity or how much intricate detail there is and the time it takes.
Prices may vary depending on the intricacy or complexity of the design.
Pre-designed/Flash designs or exact images that you send us. Prices may vary depending on the intricacy or complexity of the design.
A £40 deposit will be required upon booking.
Pre-designed/Flash Designs or Exact Images that you send us. For example Birth Flowers, Quotes, Script Writing – where the images will need to be merged, blended together or reworded, changes in the font type or minor adjustments.
A £40 deposit will be required upon booking.
These tattoos are bespoke. You will provide us with ideas of what you would like, thereafter a significant amount of time will be taken to provide you with a custom made design. We will provide you with options of styles and designs. Prices may vary depending on the intricacy or complexity of the design.
Please note that some of the restrictions on this list we need to be aware of but may not impact your likelihood of having the procedure or we may need GP consent.
Certain things can thin the blood and cause excessive bleeding which will result in poor pigment deposit
Immediately after finishing the tattoo, the skin around the tattoo will be red. Redness can vary from person to person but it’s completely normal to see. It’s also normal to see the tattoo weeping a fluid, this is called plasma fluid which again can vary in how much is released for each person. There may also be some excess ink that is released from the tattooed skin. The tagaderm covering the tattoo can get a buildup of excess ink and fluid that’s left the skin. This may cause the tattoo to appear blurry but once the tagaderm is removed the tattoo will be perfectly normal. Leaving the tagaderm on for as close to the 3 days as possible is very beneficial as it protects the tattoo from outer elements such as water.
During the healing process it’s important to not let the tattoo dry out. This can be prevented by applying the balm 5-7 times a day. During the first few days you will likely experience itching around the tattoo. There can also be scabbing on the area which is why it’s so important to not itch the area. This is the stage where there may be slight peeling and occasional itching but overall the tattoo is basically healed. Depending on your skin tone the ink will sometimes heal bluer or greener, this is just the way the ink eventually heals. It’s encouraged to continue applying moisturiser to the tattoo for the full 2 weeks.
To ensure a longer tattoo looks as good as possible for the future it’s important to hydrate the tattoo with moisturiser everyday. You must use SPF over the tattoo when in the sun or tanning beds to ensure no unnecessary discolouration and fading.