Yes. Tattooing is not painless, but the intensity depends on placement, session length, individual sensitivity, fatigue, stress and the condition of the skin. The purpose is not to prove how much pain you can tolerate, but to organise the project and session so the work remains safe and controlled.
Arrive rested, properly fed and hydrated. Tell the artist immediately if you feel unwell — a short break is better than forcing the session.
A tattoo cannot be separated from the body on which it will be made. The idea, composition, smallest readable detail and required size determine which placement makes sense.
Not every idea works on every body area. A tattoo that is too small can lose readability and structure, so the consultation defines what the design needs before the final placement is chosen.
Tattooing can be carried out safely in a properly organised studio using contamination controls, hand hygiene, protective barriers, sterile single-use needles or cartridges, correct sharps disposal and materials intended for tattooing.
Tattooing deliberately breaks the skin, so zero risk does not exist. A controlled process reduces risk; it does not turn tattooing into a risk-free procedure.
A new, factory-sterilised and sealed needle or cartridge set is used for one client and one session. The package is opened for that appointment, and the used sharp material is placed in an appropriate sharps container afterwards.
Single-use means exactly that: one set, one client, one use.
Ink caps, gloves, razors, protective films and other disposable supplies are used for one client and discarded after the session. Ink is poured into single-use caps and any remainder in those caps is never returned to the original container.
Work surfaces and equipment are protected and processed according to their purpose. Tattoo inks intended for professional use and compliant with applicable European restrictions are used.
Look for a clean, organised working area separated from unnecessary traffic. Notice hand hygiene, glove changes, protective barriers, the opening of sterile supplies and the presence of a sharps container.
Ask specific questions. A professional studio can clearly explain what is single-use, how cross-contamination is controlled, which materials are used and what aftercare guidance is provided.
Anubis does not tattoo anyone under 16. For a person aged 16 to 18, prior agreement, attendance by a parent or legal guardian and identification documents are required. A project may still be declined because of the subject, placement, size, maturity of the decision or long-term result.
Piercing by Anita is a separate service with its own assessment, age limits and booking rules.
Arrive rested, properly fed and hydrated. Do not arrive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not tattoo over sunburned, irritated, injured or actively inflamed skin.
Disclose medical conditions, medication, allergies and any change that may affect bleeding, healing or safety. Do not stop prescribed medication on your own. Detailed guidance is available on the Before and after instructions page. Piercing has separate instructions from Anita.
A tattoo project begins with a free individual consultation. Once the project has been defined and the collaboration confirmed, a deposit secures the tattoo session and is deducted from the agreed price.
The current process and waiting time are explained on the How to make an appointment page. Piercing by Anita is a separate service and piercing appointments are arranged separately.
Laser treatment is the most common medical removal method. The result depends on the pigments, colours, depth, density, age of the tattoo, skin and individual response. Several treatments are usually required, complete removal is not guaranteed, and possible effects include pigment changes, incomplete removal and scarring.
Surgical removal is used only in selected cases and leaves a scar. There is no cream proven to remove a professional tattoo safely from the dermis. Assessment should be carried out by a dermatologist or a medical provider specialising in laser removal. Anubis does not provide tattoo-removal services.
Decals, airbrush tattoos and natural henna remain on the surface or stain the upper layer of skin and fade over days or weeks. Black henna can contain substances associated with serious skin reactions and should be avoided.
A procedure that places pigment into the skin with a needle is not reliably temporary. Terms such as bio, semi-permanent or a tattoo lasting a few years do not guarantee even disappearance; pigment may remain, change colour or fade unevenly.
Before the session, disclose known allergies and previous reactions to pigments, metals, latex, adhesives, disinfectants, cosmetics or medication. A tattoo artist cannot diagnose an allergy or guarantee that a reaction will not occur.
If you have had a serious reaction or do not know what caused it, speak with a doctor or dermatologist before tattooing. Difficulty breathing, rapid swelling, widespread hives or other severe symptoms after tattooing require urgent medical care.
The answer depends on the condition, medication and current health. An active infection, fever, inflammation or damaged skin at the working area is a reason to postpone. Bleeding disorders, medication affecting clotting, impaired immunity, healing problems and unstable chronic conditions require individual assessment.
Disclose all relevant information before the appointment and seek medical advice when needed. Do not stop prescribed medication on your own in order to get tattooed.
The first step is not a finished image or a price; it is a free individual consultation. We define the reason, subject, style, composition, smallest readable detail, minimum size and body placement.
References show direction, but the project is not copied. A good tattoo must work for the idea, the person, the anatomy and the long-term behaviour of the design. More about this approach is available on the Tattoo with character page.
A large project is planned as a complete composition even when it will be tattooed over several sessions. The consultation defines the body area, flow, relationship between primary and supporting elements, style, colour, required size and working sequence.
After the project is confirmed, the first session is booked and the deposit secures the tattoo session. Further sessions are arranged according to the plan, healing and progress. The process is explained on the How to make an appointment page.
Price is not based only on centimetres. It depends on the subject, size, placement, amount and readability of detail, style, colour, technical demands, estimated time and number of sessions.
For a large project, pricing is planned by session or stage of work. The consultation is free, and a concrete estimate is given when the actual scope is clear. Start a new project through the contact page.
Anubis does not tattoo during pregnancy or breastfeeding. This is Anubis studio policy for an elective procedure that breaks the skin and may involve infection, an allergic reaction, stress and unpredictable healing.
This is not a claim that every pregnancy or breastfeeding situation is medically identical. It is a decision to postpone tattooing until that period has ended. Personal medical questions should be discussed with a healthcare professional.