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Your First Tattoo: What to Expect From Consultation to Healing

Getting your first tattoo should feel exciting, not nerve-racking. Here is exactly what happens at our studio, step by step, so there are no surprises on the day.

1. The consultation

Bring your idea, a few reference images and a rough placement. We talk through size, style and budget, and you leave with a price range. Consultations are free and there is never any pressure to book.

2. Deposit and drawing

A $100 deposit holds your date and comes off the final price. Your artist draws the design from scratch and shows it to you before the session.

3. Session day

  • Eat a proper meal and sleep well the night before.
  • Wear clothes that give easy access to the placement.
  • Tell your artist whenever you need a break.

4. Aftercare

You go home with a healing kit and a written guide. Still have questions? Our tattoo FAQ covers age, deposits and pain, and you can meet the artists before you choose.