I just had my first tattoo done. Vivek was very friendly and made the experience very calm and pleasant.
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23 straight answers about pain, choosing an artist, booking, deposits, age and ID, touch-ups, walk-ins and piercing. Cannot find yours? Text 902-448-2211.
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In a 2020 study of 1,092 tattooed adults, pain averaged 4.35 out of 10 during tattooing and 2.07 right after. Longer sessions, bleeding and stress raised it; the broad body area made no significant difference. Our guide to how much a tattoo hurts, and what helps has the details.
Yes. Say which you would prefer in the booking form, and no explanation is needed. Kiran K tattoos black and grey and small pieces; Vivek Divine tattoos portraits, realism, colour, fine line and cover-ups. Meet the artists.
Yes. Cover-ups, reworks and touch-ups on work from another studio are all welcome. Send a clear photo of it in daylight with your idea. Ten cover-ups from the studio, before and after.
I just had my first tattoo done. Vivek was very friendly and made the experience very calm and pleasant.
A deposit is required at the time of booking. It varies by tattoo and appointment, your artist confirms the amount, and it is applied toward the final cost. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to another person, because they reserve your artist’s time exclusively for you. e-Transfer, card or cash at the studio.
Yes. Give us at least 7 days’ notice and your deposit moves to the new date. Missed appointments and last-minute or short-notice changes require a new deposit.
Cancelling leads to a loss of deposit, as your artist reserved that time for you. Reschedule instead where you can: with 7 days’ notice the deposit moves.
Plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for paperwork. If you are running late, contact us immediately. Arrivals over 20 minutes late may mean reduced tattoo time or cancellation, depending on the schedule.
2 to 4 weeks for detailed realism or large custom work. Smaller designs are often available sooner, and walk-ins are possible depending on availability.
Yes, depending on artist or piercer availability. Piercings are usually easier to fit in. Call or text 902-448-2211 before you come in. General hours are 11 AM to 10 PM every day. How a walk-in works.
Session time includes design set-up, stencil placement, preparation and tattooing. Your artist estimates the duration from the design’s complexity and placement. See the price list.
Yes. Breaks let both you and your artist rest, hydrate and stretch. How many depends on your tattoo size, pain tolerance and session length.
Deposits are non-refundable, and once a tattoo has been started no refunds are provided. Tattooing is a custom art service. If you need design adjustments, tell your artist in advance.
Debit, credit cards including American Express, Apple Pay and tap, e-Transfer, PayPal and cash. No payment plans. Before you send any payment, make sure you are dealing with Tattoo Lab itself; if in doubt, call 902-448-2211 first.
Yes, complimentary when genuinely necessary, as determined by your artist: uneven healing, significant ink loss, areas that did not retain ink. Conditions apply, no fixed time window, and fingers, hands and feet are not guaranteed. Once it has fully healed, text a photo to 902-448-2211 and your artist will take a look. Until then, follow the day-by-day tattoo aftercare guide.
Yes. Tattoo Lab holds a Nova Scotia Body Art Facility Permit, and the whole team has bloodborne pathogens certification. Needles and cartridges are sterile and single-use, and most of our other tools are single-use too. Between clients, stations, trays and chairs are cleaned with a medical-grade surface disinfectant. Inks from Dynamic, World Famous Ink and Kwadron; our guide explains how tattoo ink is regulated in Canada.
Eat a good meal, stay hydrated and avoid alcohol for 24 hours. If you take medication, especially blood thinners, talk to your doctor and tell your artist. Wear clean, comfortable clothing with easy access to the area. Bring photo ID.
One quiet guest, depending on studio space and artist comfort. Please avoid groups, children, or anyone who may distract your artist.
A child under 16 being pierced can bring a health card or student photo ID if they have no other ID; everyone else brings valid government-issued photo ID showing date of birth. Tattoos are 16+, with a parent or legal guardian present for the entire session at 16 to 17. Piercing ages vary by placement: see the piercing age table. Our guide to age and ID rules in Nova Scotia covers guardians and which ID works.
221 Herring Cove Rd, Halifax, NS B3P 1L3. Halifax Transit 9A, 9B and 24 stop nearby. Free parking, though limited. Directions, parking and the bus.
Judge for yourself: 5.0 from 490+ Google reviews, several of which call it the best in Halifax in their own words, a Nova Scotia Body Art Facility Permit, a whole team with bloodborne pathogens certification, published prices, and both tattooing and piercing under one roof, open 11 AM to 10 PM every day.
Yes, and from all across Nova Scotia. Almost every route to us goes through the Armdale Rotary and then straight out Herring Cove Road.
Yes. 28 placements, each with implant-grade titanium jewellery and a premium aftercare package included, priced $60 to $135 before tax. Availability depends on when our piercer is in, so call or text before you come in.
Most placements are $80. One lobe $60, both $90, navel $90, tongue $100, snake bites $120, nipple pair $135, all before tax. The full piercing price list.
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