Please send your tattoo request through the contact form with your idea, placement, approximate size, references and preferred dates.

After I review your request, we’ll discuss the direction of the project, how much time it may need, the approximate price and possible dates. If you would prefer to talk everything through in person, we can also arrange an individual consultation at one of the trusted studios I collaborate with.

Once we agree on the project, date and studio location, your appointment is reserved with a deposit.

• The deposit can be sent via PayPal or brought to the studio in person.

• The deposit is included in the final price.

• The deposit is non-refundable.

• If you are ill or have an emergency, the appointment can be rescheduled with at least 24 hours notice.

Small design adjustments are possible as long as they stay within the originally discussed idea and direction. More details are explained in the Design Process section.

After your appointment is confirmed and the deposit is paid, I start working on your design.

References are very welcome. You can send screenshots, photos, colors, moods, details, compositions, characters or anything that feels relevant to you. Even small visual details can help me understand the direction you are drawn to.

I usually prepare the design a few days before the session. For some projects, I may send an early composition or layout preview before the appointment, but the final design is often shown at the session itself.

Adjustments are possible. We can change colors, shapes, size, placement details or smaller elements, as long as they stay within the originally discussed idea and direction.

If you realize that the original idea no longer feels right, we can talk about that too. For bigger changes, it may be better to pause, rethink the concept and find a new appointment date, so the design has enough time to develop properly. Finding the right idea is worth it.

Please make sure the skin in the tattoo area is calm and ready for tattooing. Avoid fresh tanning, sunburn, peeling skin, irritation, wounds, scratches, inflammation, waxing, laser treatment or strong exfoliation shortly before your appointment.

When choosing your appointment date, please think about any plans that could make healing more difficult afterwards, such as holidays, beach trips, swimming, sauna, intense sun exposure, festivals, long travel, heavy training or sports events. If you’re unsure whether your plans may affect your tattoo, just ask me before booking.

On the day of your appointment:

• Eat properly before your session.

• Drink enough water.

• Try to get good sleep the night before.

• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before your appointment.

• Don’t apply heavy creams or oils to the tattoo area on the day of the session.

• Wear comfortable clothing that gives easy access to the placement.

• For longer sessions, feel free to bring water, food, something to read or watch, and anything else that helps you feel comfortable.

• If you feel ill, have a fever or notice any skin problem in the tattoo area, please contact me before coming to the appointment.

Your aftercare depends on how your tattoo is wrapped after the session. Please follow the method that applies to your tattoo.

Healing with Second Skin

Second skin is a protective tattoo film that stays on your tattoo during the first days of healing.

• Keep the second skin on for 3 to 6 days, depending on the tattoo, placement and your skin.

• Fluid, plasma, ink or lymph can collect under the film. This can look strange, but it is normal.

• Do not pierce, open, scratch or pull on the film.

• If the film starts leaking, comes off too early, feels very uncomfortable or your skin reacts badly to it, remove it and continue with classic healing.

• Remove the film gently, preferably under warm running water.

• After removing it, wash the tattoo with clean hands and mild, fragrance-free soap.

• Pat it dry with a clean paper towel. Do not rub.

• After that, apply a very thin layer of tattoo aftercare cream when the tattoo feels dry.

Classic Healing

If your tattoo is not covered with second skin, or if you remove the film early, continue with classic healing.

• Wash the tattoo 2 to 3 times a day with clean hands and mild, fragrance-free soap.

• Pat it dry with a clean paper towel. Do not rub.

• Apply a thin layer of tattoo aftercare cream. The tattoo should not be covered in a thick layer of cream.

• Keep the tattoo clean and protected from dirt, friction and dirty surfaces.

• Wear clean, loose clothing over the tattoo area.

• For the first days, especially at home or while sleeping, I recommend using clean disposable baby changing pads as a protective layer. They help keep the tattoo clean and prevent it from sticking to clothes, sheets or furniture.

Avoid During Healing

During the healing process, please avoid:

• Swimming pools, sea water, lakes and long baths.

• Sauna, steam rooms and hot tubs.

• Direct sun, tanning and solarium.

• Heavy sweating, intense workouts and sports that create friction on the tattoo area.

• Tight clothing, scratching, picking or removing scabs.

• Letting other people touch the fresh tattoo.

• Pets licking or touching the tattoo.

Touch-ups

After the tattoo is fully healed, we can check how everything settled. If something needs a small correction, we can schedule a touch-up session.

If you’re unsure about the healing process, you can always contact me. For medical concerns, please speak to a doctor.

Every transformation is individual. What is possible depends on your specific situation: what is already there, where it is placed, how large it is and what direction you would like to go in.

1. Cover-Ups

A cover-up is not just about hiding an old tattoo. It is about creating a new piece that is strong enough to take visual control over what is already there.

• The Size Rule: The new tattoo usually needs to be significantly larger than the old one, often around twice the size. This gives enough space for better flow, stronger coverage and a balanced composition.

• The Density Factor: Very dark, dense or heavily saturated tattoos naturally limit the options. Soft, tiny or very delicate concepts usually won’t provide enough coverage. Designs with contrast, shading, structure and stronger visual weight work better.

• The Two-Stage Process: Many cover-ups are done in two stages. The second appointment is not just a small touch-up, but an important step for building depth, contrast and clean coverage.

I will always be honest with you about what is realistically possible before we book the project.

2. Reworks

Reworks are for tattoos that don’t need a complete cover-up, but could be refreshed, extended or taken in a new direction.

Depending on the original piece, we can bring back contrast, reshape certain elements, add new details or adjust the composition so the tattoo feels more complete.

3. Scar Cover-Ups

Tattooing over scars can be possible, but the scar tissue needs to be fully healed, settled and stable before we work on it.

• What I Need From You: Please send clear photos of the area in natural light. The age, texture and shape of the scar are important for understanding what kind of design may work.

• Style Choices: Very fine or delicate designs are often not the best choice for scar cover-ups. Designs with shading, texture, contrast and more visual strength usually work better.

Final Note

If you’re unsure whether your old tattoo, rework idea or scar can be transformed, send me clear photos through the form. I’ll look at it and let you know what direction may work best.