So far, I am a “regular guest” at Bonne Fortune shop, in Saint Gilles, commune of Brussels. I give you all the practicals infos when we set up an appointment 🙂

Yes and no. It can hurt, but I don’t hurt people. At least, that’s the near-unanimous feedback from everyone I’ve tattooed. This is mainly due to my technique, which is very gentle. I don’t do, or rarely do, thick lines (called “fat lines”) that require large needles — those do hurt because their surface is flatter, and therefore require more pressure to pierce the skin.

That’s ok. What matters is that your desire is driven by a “good” reason, and not just following a trend. If you have a vague idea, thoughts you don’t know how to connect, or feel lost in the reflection (and/or creation!) process, guiding you, helping you, and suggesting ideas beyond just drawings is also part of my job.

Yes… and no. It largely depends on the design you have in mind. I’ve tattooed tiny words (1 cm) as well as entire backs. If you want a design with a lot of detail, you’ll need to plan for a minimum size of 7–8 cm. If you want something very simple, we can go smaller. What matters is finding a size that’s consistent with your idea, the placement, and the complexity of the design.

First of all, know that I never leave a freshly tattooed person to fend for themselves! At the end of your session, I give you all the recommendations for caring for your tattoo over time. That said, here are the important things to know before getting tattooed:

• No baths or swimming for the month following your tattoo. This includes spas (sauna, hammam, jacuzzi), pools, and saltwater.
• No sun exposure for the month following. It could alter the result of your tattoo by oxidising the ink — your tattoo might turn blue or green!
• No scented cream, olive oil, or coconut oil to moisturise your tattoo.
• Use a pH-neutral or pH 5 soap (the skin’s natural pH) to wash.

Yes! Unless your sport is swimming — then you’ll need to wait. Avoid contact sports if your tattoo is exposed to impact (if you box and you’ve just tattooed your shoulder, it might be better to wait a little before getting back in the ring). Otherwise, there’s no contraindication. I always recommend keeping an antiseptic spray in your bag to disinfect the tattoo after a workout, to clear away dirt and sweat that can encourage infections.

Yes! When you injure yourself, your body repairs the area by forming a protective scab while it rebuilds the skin barrier. A tattoo is a break in the skin, just like any other minor wound. It can therefore form small scabs and peel.

Yes! It’s part of the process. It doesn’t always happen, but it can. Avoid scratching, as you risk losing even more ink than during the normal healing process.