FAQs

You can do so after 4 months. When in doubt, please do the self-test.

I have an illustrative design style that incorporates oldschool elements. I do both blackwork tattoos and colour tattoos.

If it suits my personal style, I can create a design inspired on an image. Feel free to send me a message via Instagram if you want to discuss your idea.

The cost of a tattoo depends on several factors: the size, the design, and the level of detail. The minimum price is 50 euros. I always provide a price estimate beforehand, so you know what to expect.

Removing a tattoo is not easy. It involves laser treatment, which takes a lot of time (up to 10 sessions) and is expensive. That’s why I often advise a cover-up: covering the tattoo with another design.

Yes, but keep in mind that a tattoo that needs covering up results in one that is often larger and that contains only black ink. Coloured ink cannot cover black ink.

How long it takes depends on the size and the tattoo placement. Yet the design also plays a role. Would you like a blackwork tattoo? Do you want a design with large or smaller coloured areas? The more lines in your tattoo, the longer it will take. That’s why you should keep a free slot in your calendar immediately after your session, so we can take our time and give your tattoo all the attention and care it deserves.

After getting a tattoo, you will need to give your skin some time to recover. How long this takes varies from client to client and depends on your skin type. Most skin types will typically heal within 3 to 4 weeks.

I strongly advise against drinking alcohol or taking drugs before your session. Being drunk or high can interfere with my work. Moreover, alcohol and some types of drugs thin your blood, making it harder for the ink to penetrate your skin and slowing down the healing process.

When your tattoo is done, I wrap it in cling film to protect both your skin and your tattoo. I always recommend buying a tattoo aftercare cream, such as Bepanthen or Carl & Johan’s Tattoo Regenerating Cream. You can get Bepanthen at your local pharmacy or Kruidvat. Carl & Johan products can easily be found online. I often have a small stash at the studio, too, so don’t hesitate to ask if you can buy your salve from me. Read more about tattoo aftercare.

I only work with REACH compliant tattoo ink, which adheres to all European hygiene regulations. Read more about the European REACH Regulation.

The answer to this question is very personal. Some of my clients fall asleep while I’m working on them; others might experience some discomfort or pain. Your tattoo placement also plays a role, as does the time it takes to get a tattoo done. Compared to small tattoos, large tattoos take longer and tend to hurt more towards the end of the session. In my experience, getting bony areas tattooed (like fingers, ribs and feet) can be uncomfortable, whereas arms are usually the least painful.

Fingers, ribs, feet and other bony areas tend to be the most painful.

Most of my clients feel that the arms are relatively low on the tattoo pain scale.

Applying numbing cream often has the opposite effect. Your skin will be numb at first, but once the anaesthetic wears off, it will actually hurt more. Without the cream, by contrast, you can slowly settle into the session and you’ll get used to the feeling. Moreover, it’s harder for the ink to penetrate into skin that’s been treated with numbing cream. As a result, I will have to go over some of the lines a few times; the healing process will be slower, and the result less beautiful.

Would you really like to use numbing cream anyway? Ask your pharmacist how to use it, and let me know in advance that you’re planning on applying that kind of salve.

I don’t tattoo pubic areas. In addition, you shouldn’t get a tattoo on large, dark birthmarks. If you had a laser tattoo removal less than 3 months ago, then that spot is also off limits, as are areas with open wounds or skin irritation (e.g. eczema). Cuts are best left to heal for 6 months before you get the area tattooed. Also note that tattoos on fingers and toes do not heal easily. As a result, you often need one or more extra sessions for fingers and feet. The first of those is for free; after that, an hourly rate applies.

You shouldn’t get a tattoo if you are pregnant, if you’re under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and/or if the medical questionnaire reveals that it’s best to check with your doctor. Read more on how to prepare for your tattoo.

Yes, within six months after you’ve gotten your tattoo, you can come back for one free touch-up. Afterwards, an hourly rate applies.

I don’t do fine line tattoos, but I can do fine designs using my thinnest needles.

Sure! I even recommend you to get something in your stomach before coming to the studio. Drink plenty of water and eat a good meal so you won’t feel faint.

Yes, and you can also ask me to slightly modify it, if you like.