Taking care of a fresh tattoo is as important as making sure your tattoo artist works cleanly. Proper aftercare is crucial for reducing your chances of a negative reaction such as infection and making your tattoo look as good as possible for as long as possible. Ask us any questions you have on the process and read the aftercare sheet throughly.

Absolutely of course. Most tattoo artists have a portfolio on Social Media so you can research your tattoo artist before the booking. You should never get a tattoo without first seeing extensive work by the artist. Some tattoo artists specialise in one style and others do many different styles.

Getting a tattoo when your immune system isn’t at 100% isn’t a good idea. You’re going to need your strength and your white blood cells to heal your tattoo, something your body won’t be able to do if it’s already doing battle against virus and bacteria. Not to mention the fact that it’s very inconsiderate to bring your illness into the tattoo studio and risk passing the germs onto others, particularly your artist. If you have an appointment, call and reschedule for when you’re feeling well again.

If your are pregnant or breastfeeding, you will need to schedule the tattoo for after baby is born and you have ceased breastfeeding. A tattoo can be too stressful on the body for a pregnant mother and the reduce of infection is increased.

Everyone has a different tolerance for pain. We’re not going to lie to you, yes it does Just not that much. Some have compared it to a the feeling of cat scratches. But, people would not be returning again and again for a tattoo if they hurt that bad. Most of us are not into pain, but the beauty of the tattoo and the pride associated with wearing it far outweighs the pain.

What about using some kind of numbing cream? These kinds of products are really not recommended due to the change of texture in the skin but it is completely up to the individual client.

When it comes to tattoos, you get what you pay for. At Gday Ink we charge per piece not per hour so you know the cost of your tattoo upfront. Yes, there are plenty of people tattooing out there that will charge very little. But we pride ourselves in our quality. This is a piece of art you’ll wear for life so choose an artist based on quality not price.

This is all a matter of personal taste. You can get whatever you want, and whatever your artist is willing to do. You can choose a flash piece of art or have the artist create a custom piece just for you. Your only limit is your own imagination. As far as where you should get it goes, just keep in mind what you do for work and think long term. You might want to consider placing your tattoo where it can be easily covered up with normal clothing if need be or check with the artist for the best size and placement.

As long as you go to a reputable artist that is following all recommended safety precautions, getting a tattoo is perfectly safe. Make sure you’re fully honest about any recent illnesses or medical conditions.