Disciples Ink

Competence in tattooing starts with fundamental craft: needle depth, line consistency, colour saturation, and understanding how skin heals differently across the body. Someone experienced knows this isn't something you learn by watching videos—it's thousands of hours of practice, study of design principles, and learning from mistakes on real skin. They can read what a client actually wants beneath what they're describing, spot designs that won't age well, and push back when something won't work. They maintain strict hygiene protocols because infection isn't a minor risk—it's a serious problem. They have a portfolio that shows range: ability to work in different styles, handle complex pieces, and adapt to individual body anatomy. When you're hiring someone to put something permanent on your body, what matters is whether they genuinely care about the outcome. That shows in their references, their willingness to discuss healing and aftercare, and whether they're honest about what can and can't be done.