Style
Fine line, sketch, floral designs, lettering or realism: look at work you like and find out what speaks to you. What we offer is under Services.
Aftercare guide
Your first tattoo
From the first idea to the healed tattoo: we explain calmly what to expect and what really matters.
In short
The essentials in 30 seconds
- Take your time with the idea. A good tattoo does not have to happen fast.
- Choose a style and an artist that fit your idea.
- Think about placement and size: visibility, pain and how the design ages.
- Ask anything that matters to you. There are no silly questions.
- Take aftercare seriously: the first weeks decide how your tattoo will look.
We tattoo from 18 years of age and by appointment only.
Process
How your first tattoo comes to life
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Step 1
Find the idea
- Collect images you like, but do not copy someone else’s tattoo. A custom tattoo exists only for you.
- Think about what the design means to you. Personal tattoos usually still feel right years later.
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Step 2
Send a request
- Use the request form to describe your idea, the placement and the rough size. Reference images help us a lot.
- We get back to you personally and answer your questions.
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Step 3
Consultation and design
- Together we discuss style, size and placement.
- We draw your design by hand. When you book, you pay a deposit of 50 euros, which we deduct from the price of your tattoo.
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Step 4
The appointment
- Come rested, fed and relaxed. Everything is explained in Preparation.
- Before we start, we look at the placement on your skin together.
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Step 5
Aftercare and healing
- You get aftercare instructions to take home. You can read it all again in our tattoo aftercare guide.
- If you have questions while it heals, we are here for you on WhatsApp.
Decide well
What matters for a first tattoo
Placement
How visible should it be? How sensitive is the area? More in Pain and placement.
Size
Fine details need space. Better a little bigger than lines that run together later.
Timeless or trend?
Trends come and go. Ask yourself whether you will still love the design in ten years.
Gut feeling
Do you feel comfortable and understood in the studio? That matters at least as much as the design.
Timing
Do not plan your tattoo right before a beach holiday or a ski week. It needs rest for the first 4 weeks.
Cost
What a tattoo costs
Personal quote
The price depends on size, detail and effort. After the consultation you get a personal quote from us.
50 euro deposit
When you book, you pay a deposit of 50 euros, which we deduct from the price of your tattoo.
Quality before price
You wear a tattoo for life. Hygiene, experience and a design made only for you are worth their price.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about your first tattoo
How old do I have to be to get a tattoo?
We tattoo from 18 years of age.
Can I come with my own idea?
Absolutely. Your idea, your references and your wishes are the starting point. From there we draw a design that exists only once.
How small can my first tattoo be?
Small tattoos are a lovely way to start. Very fine details do need some size to stay clear over the years. We will advise you honestly.
What if I do not like the tattoo later?
That is why it pays to take time with the idea. And if it happens anyway: a cover-up can often hide or cleverly incorporate an old tattoo.
Which languages can I write in?
You can send your request in English, German or Italian. We reply to you personally.
In Val Venosta and Kaltern
Your first tattoo at Herzstickl
A first tattoo is something special. In our studio in Schlanders and our branch in Kaltern we take our time for it: for your questions, for the design and for everything that comes after the appointment.
You do not know exactly what you want yet? That is a good start too. Write to us and we will be happy to advise you.
This guide gives general aftercare advice and does not replace medical advice. Your artist’s instructions always come first.