Preparation
Shop hygiene standards
We follow very strict cleaning procedures. Our studio is sterilized every morning, evening and after every appointment
Booking Process
Contact us via:
- The contact form on our website.
- Call the studio.
- Send a DM on social media (@siren.song.tattoos).
- Send an email to the artist/studio.
Prepare for the appointment
We recommend:
- Get a good night’s rest.
- Eat a hearty breakfast.
- Have a positive mindset. The tattoo might hurt, but it’s not as bad as you might think.
Don’t:
- Drink the night before. This will thin your blood, and may affect healing.
- Drink a lot of caffeine. This can also thin your blood.
- Put numbing cream on. Consult your artist. Numbing cream can affect the tattooing process.
- We cannot tattoo on sun burnt skin
Cover-up/rework of an existing tattoo
Please have a chat with us. We will be able to give you the best options once we’ve seen your existing tattoo.
How much will the appointment cost?
Every artist and art piece is different, so when asking for a quote try have the following info on hand:
- Have a few reference photos of ideas you like
- Measure out and let us know the area/s you want to have tattooed
For those clients who are on bit of a budget, just have a chat to one of our artists and they can always try and put a design together with a specific budget in mind, simplifying the details in the tattoo to make it fit your budget.
When can I not get a tattoo?
To make sure you get a tattoo you’ll love for the rest of your life, we recommend not getting your tattoo yet if you are:
- Intoxicated (with any substance).
- Pregnant. This may cause problems with your pregnancy.
- Pre/post surgery.
- When you’re sunburned
- When you haven’t showered, your tattoo can get infected
- If you don’t have an ID
- When someone else is telling you what to get, your tattoo is going to be on YOU for the rest of your life, make sure YOU like it
During
What should I wear for my appointment?
Wear something comfortable, it’ll make your appointment way more pleasant!
If you’re booking an intimate tattoo (Any area you might feel uncomfortable showing in public). Please get in contact with us for specific recommendations.
What should I bring with?
- A few snacks.
- Something to drink.
- A thin blanket, if you’re booking is for several hours.
- A book, if you’re a nerd like us.
Can I bring a friend?
You may bring one person with you (unless it’s mom & dad, because the cool kids always get in).
Please leave children at home, as this is a shared space and our artists need to concentrate to ensure the best results.
Aftercare
Aftercare Procedure
So the less you fuss over it the better, the main rules to keep in mind while healing your beautiful piece of art are:
- Keep it clean
- Let it breathe
- Keep it lightly moisturised
After your Appointment:
Leave the tattoo covering on for 4 hours, or for however long your artist recommends.
This is to give the tattoo time to reduce inflammation as well as ooze blood plasma (this is completely normal and to be expected).
The first wash:
After 4 hours have elapsed, remove the covering and thoroughly wash your tattoo with the palm of your hand under lukewarm water, using unscented soap.
Be sure to dab the tattoo dry with a clean towel after showering.
The following days:
The day after your appointment, the tattoo might have weeped slightly during the night. Just lightly wash the tattoo again, leaving the tattoo open and allowing it to breathe.
Only start lotioning the tattoo from the second morning, only applying an extremely thin layer to the tattooed area.
Only lotion the tattoo twice per day, unless extremely dry/flaky, then a third time is allowed. This is to stop you from over moisturizing the tattoo, as too much lotion may or may not result in more ink being pulled out of your tattoo.
Only lightly wash your tattoo every time you shower.
What can I use on my tattoo?
Following our aftercare procedure, we recommend water-based, unscented lotions such as:
- Aqueous cream.
- E45 Cream.
- Tattoo Balms (from tattoo brands only).
A scented lotion may cause a reaction with your healing tattoo. The skin will be extremely sensitive.
Oil-based creams/(e.g. vaseline) may cause excess amounts of ink to be drawn out of the tattoo during the healing process. Oil-based lotions will not allow the tattoo/skin to breathe and heal properly.
The Healing Process
The healing process can go through different phases.
Phase 1:
Your tattoo will be wrapped with a barrier product. This prevents dirt from getting into the tattoo.
It’s normal for the wrapped tattoo to ooze some plasma (clear to opaque). This may make your tattoo appear “smudged”.
Don’t be alarmed. This is normal. The plasma just needs to be washed off gently.
Phase 2:
After your first shower, give your tattoo exactly one day to dry out. This prevents the tattoo from being too wet. A wet tattoo poses an infection risk. After the first day of drying out the tattoo, start applying lotion to the tattoo. This will stop your skin from drying out too much.
The tattoo should start shedding from about day 4 of the healing process.
Do not pick your tattoo! It will heal at it’s own pace.
Phase 3:
Once your tattoo has completed the initial peel, it might still be dry. Continue lotioning your tattoo twice a day, until the skin is no longer dry. This can take up to two weeks post your appointment.
Can I exercise after my appointment?
No. Taketake at least four days off to give your tattoo the best chance at healing.
Exercise will twist and stretch the tattoo before it has healed properly.
Treat yourself and your beautiful art to a bit of rest and relaxation.
Can I get my tattoo wet?
No swimming or taking a bath for the next few weeks. The only time you can get your tattoo wet is when you are washing it in the shower. So please don’t bath, goto the beach or swim at all while your tattoo is still healing (If it’s still dry it’s still healing).
After your tattoo has gone through the initial healing process it may still be a bit sensitive to sunlight, this is because the skin is new, please put on sunblock whenever you’re going to be in the sun, for at least the first two months after your appointment.
