IS IT YOUR FIRST TATTOO?

it doesn't matter how big or small your wanting you first tattoo to be at novani studio we are here to help you through the first tattoo jitters

 We understand your first tattoo can seem a bit scary and daunting or that you just want some advice before you commit. Lucky for you, you’re in the right place. We have done thousands of first tattoos for people, and we all remember our first time as well. I remember being more than a bit nervous myself. How much will it hurt? What if I can’t handle it? I had a lot of things go through my mind before the needle hit my skin for the first time.

Here’s a simple 3 Step process to help guide you through your first tattoo.

RESEARCH 

Research the style or images you like. A good place for this is Pinterest and Instagram, but you can always rely on book and magazines also. You may like the concept of one image but the style of another. That’s more than alright, the more information the better for our artists to help you. 

REFERENCES 

Send/ bring any reference pictures that you have and show us what you like/ dislike. Some images will translate very easily to a tattoo, while some images can look amazing on paper or digitally but for various reasons will not work on the skin. No need to stress as we can always advise you how to get the best possible outcome based on your ideas. Listen to your artist and trust in their expertise, we have years of experience helping our clients and we want the absolute best for you. 

ON THE DAY 

On the day of your tattoo, come in well rested, clean, and showered. Make sure you have had a good meal of food before you come in and we highly suggest having no caffeine prior to your appointment. You want to be comfortable while getting tattooed, so please wear appropriate clothing for the body part (e.g., wear shorts if you are getting your legs done, or a singlet if you’re getting your upper arm tattooed... etc.) if you are unsure just ask your artist and we will be more than happy to help you. 

For the pain, it does hurt, but it’s a bearable pain. Like someone scratching some sunburn. Bring some headphones if you like and watch a movie on your phone or you can talk to your tattooist while they tattoo you. In a short time, it will be done, and you will have your first tattoo 

Once the tattoo is done your artist will advise you of aftercare and instructions will be provided. 

Our shop minimum is $150. This covers the cost of a brand new, single use disposable and sterile instrument set up for each client. You are paying for your health and safety. We use only the best equipment for you

Most smaller-medium tattoos are quoted based on body placement, design and size. You are paying for the artist’s experience, efficiency, and expertise, not for time specifically. Please keep in mind we get faster as we get better, so a less experienced artist may take two or three times as long as us to do the same job

Unfortunately, we don’t have room to fit large groups of friends in the waiting area, we need space for our paying clients. Please have your mates meet you after your tattoo. There are lots of cafes and shopping centres nearby for them to enjoy while they wait for you

For health and safety reasons please do not walk into any working area of the shop without permission

We reserve the right to refuse anyone for any reason

As we are a private studio, we are appointment only so our hours do vary 

Open public holidays except Christmas/ Boxing Day/ New Years Day