Frequently Asked Questions

- WHERE'S YOUR STUDIO? -

59 Tattoo. 14 kennedy Street, Wan Chai in Hong Kong

Check out the map on my contact page!

- HOW MUCH IS A TATTOO? -

Cost will vary greatly depending on size and details etc. I always recommend coming by the studio for a consultation and I will be able to quote you after a short chat.

- DO YOU CHARGE FOR CONSULTATIONS? - 

Never.

 - DO I NEED TO LEAVE A DEPOSIT TO BOOK AN APPOINTMENT? - 

Yes.

I take between HK$1000 - HK$1500 as a deposit and that will be subtracted from the cost of your tattoo upon completion.

-WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I WANT TO MOVE MY APPOINTMENT? -

I ask for at least 24 hours notice to move appointments. This is to ensure I can reschedule another client in your spot. Any less than this and you forfeit your deposit to cover my lost time. 

- I HAVE CHANGED MY MIND CAN I HAVE MY DEPOSIT BACK? -

No.

Deposits are not refundable so please ensure you are ready to be tattooed when you make your appointment.

- CAN I BE LATE? -

No.

Please be on time for your appointment to avoid extra charges or ultimately losing your appointment slot and your deposit. 

- CAN I WALK IN? - 

Yes.

I do prefer appointments I tend to get booked up in advance, though you can of course test your luck. If I am fully booked on the day you walk in, I’ll happy to book you for a future appointment.

- HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT OR CONSULTATION? -

Please use the form found on the contact page, or shoot me an email to hkblackout@gmail.com

- DO YOU HAVE A MINIMUM CHARGE FOR TATTOOS? -

Yes. My minimum charge is HK$1000.

- WHEN CAN I SEE A DRAWING FOR MY TATTOO? -

I always have a drawing prepared for you on the day of your appointment and more often than not at least a day before. I will contact you as soon as your artwork is ready and we can arrange a time for you to come by and check it out. Don't worry, we always leave time to make small changes if necessary. I do not send out drawings at all, and all viewings are done in the shop.

- IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD DO BEFORE I GET TATTOOED? -

I always recommend a good nights sleep and a good lunch before you come by. Make sure you're not hung over or feeling sick and you'll be fine.

- HOW OLD DO I HAVE TO BE TO GET TATTOOED? -

The legal age to be tattooed in Hong Kong is 18. I do not budge on that and there are no exceptions for parental consent.

- DO YOU DO PIERCINGS? -

Nope, but our good friends at Brilliance Bay are by far the most experienced body piercers in Hong Kong. Give them a google and go there.

- HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF MY TATTOO? -

Remove any bandages after a minimum of 6 hours, and gently clean your tattoo with warm water. Mild soap is fine (avoid heavily scented soap). If second skin was used, leave on for 2 days, then remove in the shower.

Using clean hands, wipe away any excess blood, plasma, ink and ointment. Pat your tattoo dry. DO NOT SCRUB IT! gentle is key.

Apply a thin layer of aftercare lotion 2 -3 times a day until your tattoo is fully healed. Typical healing time will be between 7 - 14 days.

Do not pick or scratch your tattoo!

Avoid swimming or soaking your tattoo, and avoid direct sunlight until your tattoo has fully healed.