They hurt about 90% less than the standard machine tattoos. This means we can do longer sittings and finish most tattoos in one go.

• Do not wrap the tattoo.
• Wash as normal with a gentle soap. Swimming is fine, the next day.
• Do not use sun beds for two weeks, however natural sunbathing is fine.
• Please avoid the gym for 72 hours.
• No body scrubs or massages over the tattoo for two weeks. The rest of the body is fine. You only need to avoid the tattooed area.
• Avoid creams and lotions on the tattoo for 72 hours as on occasion they can cause irritation. A thin layer of plain baby oil is fine if it feels dry. Don’t use any baby oil with added extras such as lavender or aloe vera.
• Do not scratch the tattoo if it becomes itchy. You can rub it gently if you need to.
• For facial tattoos, please don’t use Botox or filler or any other such products for 1 month.

No. None at all. You can literally get up, go out and show of your new piece of art.

No. They hold their colour very well and much better than machine tattoos as the ink has not been diluted with your blood throughout the procedure.

Yes. Just like with the machine we can add any colours you want. We have a huge selection of over 100 vegan inks.

Absolutely. The bamboo method is great for cover ups. Since the colour is often stronger and brighter we can cover all tattoos and quite often with colour too if you want.

No. Keng has over 25 years experience and is extremely fast. After all, he’s been tattooing like this almost all day, every day.

Yes we do. We will work with you to design an original, bespoke tattoo of your choice and we even draw for free.

We prefer to provide a fixed price per design so there are no surprises. To give you a general idea, our standard rates are:

In Otley, Leeds (UK)

• Minium: £50
• Per hour: £85
• Full day rate: £525
• Sak Yant by design
• Optional full Buddhist blessing £50 (donated to Terri’s Happy Hounds on Koh Samui)
• Gift cards available upon request

In Koh Samui

• Per hour 3000 baht
• Sak Yant by design
• Temple visit and blessing 1000 baht (divided between the temple and our charity of choice, Terri’s Happy Hounds)
• Gift cards available upon request

Yes, consultations are free. However, if you’d like to take a photo of your design without booking a tattoo appointment, there is a £25 fee. This fee will be deducted from your tattoo cost if you book at a later date.

While we prefer in-person consultations, we understand that many of our clients travel from afar. For your convenience, we’re happy to offer video consultations via WhatsApp.

We require a 25% deposit when booking. Deposits are non-refundable, but you may transfer or reschedule your appointment with at least two weeks’ notice. If you do not show up for your appointment, your deposit will be forfeited.