FAQ

You can easily and quickly book an appointment for your tattoo by filling out our online booking form. We typically respond within 1-3 days. Alternatively, you can also call us at +45 60 79 59 74. You can also book appointments through each tattoo artist's website, Instagram, email, or phone number.

Our tattoo artists set individual prices based on several factors, including size, placement, color, detail, and time. Small tattoos are typically priced per hour, while larger tattoos may offer savings by booking a full-day session. All prices are estimates, and other factors, such as your skin type and changes to the design along the way, may affect the final price. We always aim for fair prices to ensure customer satisfaction. Read more about pricing here.

We are diligent in ensuring cleanliness and hygiene. Authorities are increasingly emphasizing that tattoo studios maintain a safe standard for their customers. In other words, yes, it is safe to get a tattoo at Selfmade Tattoo Studio. You can read more about the precautions we take regarding hygiene here.

Preparation before a tattoo can enhance your experience and minimize discomfort. During a tattoo, many small needles pierce the skin thousands of times, often over several hours, which can cause unwanted bleeding. To minimize bleeding and risks: Avoid alcohol, coffee, and painkillers such as Panadol 24 to 48 hours before your session, as they can thin the blood. However, a couple of Panadol can be taken during the tattooing process. Drink plenty of water and healthy fluids in the days leading up to your session to prepare your skin and reduce discomfort during the tattooing process. Increase your intake of vitamin C-rich foods such as citrus fruits and vegetables to support the healing process. Moisturize the area to be tattooed with a moisturizing cream in the days leading up to your session to make the skin more supple. Make sure you've had enough sleep, eaten, and hydrated adequately on the day of your tattoo appointment. Consider bringing light snacks and something sweet to stabilize your blood sugar levels during a long session. Read more about precare here.

Aftercare and caring for your new tattoo are crucial for a beautiful and successful healing process. Follow these steps, unless otherwise indicated by your tattoo artist: Bandage with Film: Remove the bandage after 3-12 hours and gently wash your tattoo under running water with a fragrance-free soap. Let the tattoo air dry and then apply a thin layer of approved tattoo Panthenol cream. Bandage with Second Skin: Keep the bandage on for up to 5 days and avoid touching it too much. Gently wash the tattoo and then apply cream as described above. General Care: Keep your tattoo moisturized in the first 3 weeks by applying cream several times daily and washing it with soap or water 2-3 times a day. Then continue with at least 3 daily applications of Panthenol cream for an additional 3 weeks. Issues: Contact your tattoo artist for any problems and seek medical attention for increased redness, swelling, or fluid discharge from the tattoo. Good Advice: Avoid the sun, tight clothing, and scratching your tattoo. Also, use a cream applicator for hard-to-reach areas. Read more about aftercare here.

This is not a good idea. The bandage is there because your tattoo artist realized the potential for infection if the wound was exposed to open air. Leave the bandage in accordance with the instructions of your tattoo artist.

Yes, it's important to maintain proper moisture balance to ensure a healthy healing process and preserve the color quality of your tattoo. The amount of cream may vary depending on factors such as healing ability and skin type. We recommend applying a thin layer of Panthenol cream around 5-6 times daily and washing your tattoo daily with fragrance-free soap or using water only 2-3 times a day. Panthenol cream can be purchased at our store or found at pharmacies and Matas. Read much more about aftercare here.

When you have a new tattoo, it's important to maintain good hygiene without negatively affecting the tattoo's color or healing process. You can safely shower with your new tattoo as it helps keep it clean and free from bacteria. However, you should avoid taking baths or swimming in pools, lakes, saltwater, or large puddles during the healing period. This is crucial to prevent the tattoo from losing its color intensity.

To preserve the intensity of your tattoo, it's crucial to protect it from the sun's harmful rays. Using regular sunscreen on a new tattoo is not recommended as this type of cream is not designed to be applied to open wounds. Consider investing in a specially formulated tattoo sunscreen with a high SPF, such as an approved Panthenol cream with SPF 50, available online. Alternatively, you may also consider using a UV protective sleeve. It's important to take measures to shield your tattoos from the damaging effects of the sun and ensure that the colors remain deep and vibrant. Note that you should protect your tattoo with sunscreen for the rest of your life to maintain color intensity as much as possible.

This is part of your skin's healing process and is 100% normal. Itching can be reduced by using a daily moisturizer recommended by your tattoo artist.

The common assumption is that the healing process for a tattoo typically takes around 4-6 weeks. However, it's important to understand that this timeframe is not set in stone and can vary from person to person. Several factors play a role in the duration of the healing process. Firstly, the healing period may depend on the location of the tattoo. If the tattoo is in an area of the body exposed to repeated movements or friction, such as the joints, the healing process may sometimes be extended. Additionally, there is a difference between colored tattoos and black and gray tattoos in terms of healing time. Colored tattoos may, in some cases, require more time to heal than grayscale tattoos. This is because color pigments are often densely packed in the skin compared to grayscale tattoos. It's important to have patience and give your tattoo the time it needs to heal properly. It's always recommended to follow our advice on care and healing to achieve the best results and preserve the appearance of the tattoo for a long time.

The pain of tattoos varies from person to person, as it depends on individual pain thresholds. Generally, certain areas can be more painful than others, such as the ribs, feet, inner thighs, armpits, and the inside of the upper arm, where the skin is more sensitive. The body releases natural chemicals like endorphins and adrenaline during the tattooing process, which can numb the pain. While numbing cream is an option, we usually discourage its use as it can negatively affect the tattooing process. We recommend managing pain naturally with good sleep, eating well, and possibly mild pain medication. Christian Sonne has written a really good article on the subject, "Tattoo Pain and Pain Management," which describes what to expect and how to handle the pain.

Areas with sensitive skin (i.e., inside your elbow) and near bone or cartilage (i.e., top of feet and bones) tend to be the most painful. However, everyone experiences pain differently, so a tattoo may hurt more for some than for others. Christian Sonne has written a very informative article on the subject,"Tattoo Pain and Pain Management", which describes what to expect and how to manage the pain.

Although numbing cream is an option, we typically advise against its use. Numbing the skin can cause unpredictable reactions and make the tattooing process difficult. Additionally, it can affect ink absorption and may require touch-ups. Our recommendation is to manage pain naturally with adequate sleep, a full stomach, and possibly mild pain medication.

If your immune system is not 100%, it is probably not a good idea to get a tattoo. You need the full strength of your immune system to help with the skin's healing process, so avoid the process if you're sick. Call instead to reschedule your appointment for a later date when you will feel better.

When it comes to tattoos involving text, numbers, Roman numerals, Nordic runes, foreign symbols, and more, it's crucial to ensure that everything is 100% accurate and in line with your desires before the tattooing process begins. We prioritize a successful outcome and always present a draft for your approval before proceeding. This draft includes typography, grammar, size, and other details. Your "OK" is essential as it indicates your satisfaction with the tattoo's details. Upon approval, we relinquish responsibility for any spelling errors, punctuation issues, incorrect dates, or similar issues. Our goal is to ensure that your tattoo is precisely as desired, and that we achieve the best outcome together.

Because each person's healing process is unique, there is no universal answer to this question. Your tattoo is a wound, and like all wounds, it needs to heal before you can safely resume shaving. Some allow you to resume shaving within 5-10 days, which is often when the new protective layer of skin has emerged after the final peeling step. It's best to ask your tattoo artist about the exact stages of the healing process and what to look for as an indicator of when you can start shaving again.

For safety reasons, we do not perform tattoos on pregnant or breastfeeding women. It is our standard practice to avoid tattooing pregnant or breastfeeding women to ensure the best possible quality and healing of the tattoo and to protect both the mother and the unborn child. Pregnancy and breastfeeding involve significant hormonal and physiological changes in the body, which can affect the condition of the skin, the immune system, and the healing process. To minimize any risks of complications or unwanted reactions, we recommend refraining from getting a tattoo during this period. It is important to wait until the body has restored its natural balance and stabilized after pregnancy and breastfeeding before considering getting a tattoo. This will ensure the best possible experience and result of the tattoo.