Neurodiversity

You can find tips on how to enjoy an autism-friendly visit to our studio here.
 

If you are neurodivergent or struggle with a mental health issue such as anxiety and are unsure about going to a new place and meeting a new person, please let us know and we can arrange for a visit to the studio before your appointment. That way, you can take your time and find your way to the studio without worrying about being late, get used to the atmosphere of the studio and meet your artist so they can help with any questions you might have.​ 

At your appointment, if you'd rather wear headphones, read a book or watch something rather than talk, that's totally fine (lots of clients choose to do this as you'll usually be sat for a few hours). If you think you'll need more or longer breaks, let your artist know and they can make sure they give some extra time for your appointment. If noise or a lot of other people can be an issue for you, please let us know when you're booking your appointment and we'll do my best to find you a more quiet time to be at the studio.

HIV
People who are HIV positive are welcome to our studio! As the first studio in Finland who are part of the Prevention Access Campaign we try to do all we can to end the stigma and we will never ask about your status or turn anyone away for having a positive status. We are currently working alongside HIV Point and Positiiviset to reduce the amount of misinformation regarding HIV in tattoo studios. You can see our tattoo service agreement forms here (in English) and here (in Finnish).

 

Service dogs
Your guide or service dog is very welcome at the studio! We have a water bowl and some treats for your furry friend and there is a grassy area outside for when they need a toilet break. We can also reduce the music volume to make them more comfortable.

We do ask that you let us know in advance so we can make sure it's safe for them and that there will be no people who have allergies at the studio.

Mobility
Our studio is in an old building so unfortunately we are limited in what we are allowed to change to make our studio completely wheelchair accessible. You can find all of our building accessibility information here. 

LGBTQ+
Our studio has a big focus on being LGBTQ+ friendly. We are a queer-owned, female-owned studio and this is a place where you will never be judged or mistreated. Please feel free to tell us your preferred pronouns and anything else which will make you feel comfortable. Our WC is unisex and we stock unisex clothing too. We sponsor Helsinki Pride every year and often host queer-friendly events.

Skin Tone
If you are not sure how certain colours, tones, shades etc. will look on your skin, please get in touch and we can arrange a consultation to discuss it. If you let us know what your skin tone is like before your appointment, we can change how we draw the design so you can see how it will look on darker or lighter skin. We can also plan in advance which colours to use to ensure the best possible results when your tattoo is healed. Some artists have more experience with darker skin, so please don't hesitate to ask if this is something you'd like to consider when choosing an artist.

Skin Conditions
If you have a skin condition such as eczema, psoriasis, vitilgo etc. this does not mean you cannot get a tattoo. Please feel free to come to the studio or send us a message and we can discuss any concerns you may have.

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Scars and Stretchmarks

Most of the time, scars and stretchmarks can be easily covered. You won't be asked any insensitive questions about them and we offer a nice, discreet tattooing service with the intention of you feeling good about the end results and gaining more confidence! You can read more about this and see examples on our cover-ups page.

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Visual Impairments

Our tattoo service contract, aftercare instructions and other useful information is available in large print formats and also in digital formats, which we can send to you if you are using a text-to-speech software. Lighting in the studio can be dimmed if this is something you may be sensitive to.

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