Tatoo Parlour

What separates someone who can give you a decent tattoo from someone who really shouldn't be holding a needle comes down to a few observable things. Look at a portfolio carefully—not just the finished photos, but consistency across different pieces and styles. A good artist can show work in their chosen specialty that demonstrates technical control: clean lines, proper shading, colour blending that looks intentional rather than accidental. Ask about their training and sterilisation protocols without embarrassment; legitimate studios will answer these questions directly and honestly. Check how they handle the consultation—do they ask questions about placement, size, pain tolerance, aftercare commitment? Do they push back on ideas that won't work, or agree to anything? Experience matters, but it's observable experience. Time spent in the craft shows in the work, and Durban has artists who've built reputations on quality that's earned, not claimed.