Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I GET A TATTOO?
All artists at NOÏA are managing their own appointments. If you would like to get tattooed by one of our resident or guest artists, please contact them directly. You will find all necessary information in our Contact or Guests section.
HOW DO I FIND THE STUDIO?
If you have an appointment and can’t find the address of the studio, please send us an email and we will get back to you shortly.
HOW DO I TAKE CARE OF MY TATTOO?
Your artist will most likely have recommendations that may vary, so listen to their advice first. And here are a few basics about what to do after your tattoo session:
1.
Leave your breathable plaster on for approximately six to eight hours after your tattoo session.
Only change plasters if necessary (only if a lot of wound fluid has been collected underneath - otherwise leave it on for up to three to four days).
Before doing so, wash your hands, rinse the tattoo with mild soap, dab carefully with a lint-free cloth or tissue and allow air to reach the affected area of skin.
2.
Please clean the tattoo carefully until the 4th day.
Leave the plaster on - only change if too much wound fluid has accumulated. Wash the tattoo with lukewarm water and pH-neutral soap. Carefully dab it dry (do not rub) with a clean towel made of soft, lint-free material.
3.
From day 4: Support the regeneration of the skin.
Remove the patch completely.
Avoid sports and swimming.
Wear loose clothing over the tattoo.
Keep the tattoo clean.
Apply a thin layer of your tattoo creme in the morning and evening (depending on skin type up to six times a day) to support the skin's regeneration.
Wash hands before applying the tattoo cream to avoid impurities and inflammation.
4.
From the third week: start daily tattoo care. Start daily tattoo care to protect the motif from fading and blurring in the long run. It will moisturise and smooth the skin. Support with additional intensive care if the skin is especially dry or rough.
5.
Before sunbathing: moisturize tattoo properly! Whether on holiday, at a festival or barbecue, tattoo sunscreen is important because UV rays are the main cause of tattoo aging.
WHAT ARE THE ABSOLUTE NO-GO'S IN TATTOO CARE?
Long showers, baths or staying in the swimming pool.
Until the tattoo is completely healed (at least six weeks), avoid it at all costs - chlorine is poison for your tattoo because it irritates the tattooed skin and removes its colour.
Scratching or frequent touching of the tattoo increases the risk of inflammation and scarring. So hands off.
A plant based and vitamin-rich diet will help your skin to regenerate faster. Sun, UV radiation attacks the colour pigments and thus makes tattoos fade. Therefore, always remember to use sufficient sun protection.
HOW MUCH WILL A TATTOO COST?
The price for a tattoo varies according to the artist’s rate. This has to be arranged directly with the artist.