
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.