Start by submitting an appointment request through our booking page. Include your tattoo idea, preferred placement, approximate size and reference images where possible.

We review your request and contact you if we can proceed. Your appointment is only secured once it has been approved and the R50 booking fee has been received and confirmed.

The R50 booking fee helps cover appointment administration, preparation time and reserving your appointment slot.

Once your tattoo is completed, the R50 is deducted from your final tattoo price. It is not an additional charge.

No. Submitting a request does not guarantee an appointment. We first review your tattoo idea and availability. You will receive confirmation and payment instructions if your request is approved.

Yes. Please give us at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or request a new appointment date.

Booking fees may be retained as a reasonable cancellation charge, depending on the circumstances and applicable consumer-protection laws. Rescheduling is subject to availability.

You can contact us by phone, WhatsApp or email using the details on our Contact page. Please include your name and appointment details so we can assist you.

We currently specialise in black and grey tattoos, including custom designs, fine-line work, and bold statement pieces.

No. Our current service offering is strictly black and grey tattooing.

No. We do not currently offer cover-up tattoos.

Absolutely. We encourage you to share your idea, references and the meaning behind your tattoo.

Our approach is to understand your story and develop a design around your vision, while considering what is suitable for the placement and our artistic capabilities.

Reference images help us understand your preferred style and direction. We focus on creating custom work rather than simply reproducing another artist's design.

Pricing depends on the size, detail, placement, complexity and estimated time required.

Share your idea and reference images with us so we can assess the work and provide a price before your appointment.

• Eat a proper meal before arriving.
• Drink enough water and stay hydrated.
• Arrive with clean skin.
• Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the tattoo area.
• Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs before your appointment.
• Inform the artist about relevant allergies, medication or skin conditions.

Clients aged 18 and older must bring a South African ID, driver's licence or another identification document accepted by the studio, and complete the required consent form.

Clients under 18 must not be tattooed unless the procedure is legally permitted and all required documentation and consent have been verified by the studio.

Please tell us about any skin condition, irritation, infection or relevant health concern before your appointment. We may need to postpone the tattoo until the skin is suitable. Seek medical advice where appropriate.

Additional visitors may be restricted depending on available space and studio safety requirements. Please contact us before bringing someone along.

Children under the age of 10 are not permitted inside the studio.

We follow cleaning and hygiene procedures designed to maintain a clean tattooing environment. These include sterile, single-use needles and cartridges where applicable, fresh gloves, protective barriers and appropriate cleaning procedures.

You can read more about our approach on the Our Standards page.

Yes. We provide aftercare guidance after your session so you understand how to care for your new tattoo during healing.

Healing time varies depending on the tattoo, its size, placement and your individual skin. The surface may look healed before deeper layers have fully recovered. Follow your aftercare instructions throughout the healing process.

The Suspicious Man Tattoos is based in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. Please contact us for the studio location and appointment arrangements.

House calls are available by request and are subject to approval. A suitable indoor workspace, location details and hygiene requirements must be confirmed before the appointment.

Additional travel fees may apply and will be communicated before confirmation.

We recommend contacting the studio before visiting. Our appointments are arranged in advance, and availability cannot be guaranteed for walk-ins.