Got a tattoo at short noticed was fitted in no problem with artist named Alex.
Complete professional establishment with Alex being an outstanding artist. Complete free hand art of 2 skulls walking dead theme. I was uncertain at first at having something done free hand like this but glad I put full faith in his abilities as it is better than I was hoping. Sometimes you need to leave caution behind and trust the talent to shine. So happy.

Ive had a few tattoos here and I would always go here for more, Nailz Is awesome!

Approximate cost: $Depends on tattoo

I think this must be the most female-friendly tattoo parlour in Melbourne. It is the opposite of what you expect in a tattooists - it's bright, open and the staff are friendly. It's also exceptionally clean and well lit.

The main part with the tattoo stations is open to the street but there is also a back room for privacy or intimate work.

The tattooists I spoke to, Joy, Nathan and Nadina, all have fine arts backgrounds. These are seriously talented artists, not just people who have learned how to use a tattoo gun and follow a stencil.

They have Christmas vouchers which includes a 10% discount so that's well worth a look.

It's easy to get to, close to Cheltenham station. When I went there the staff were still working out the best possible parking arrangements (building works near the station blocked off some of their usual parking) but that's a minor issue.

Approximate cost: $150