FAQs
We are open everyday from 11am – 11pm.
We are located in Patong OTOP shopping market. The entrance to OTOP is theĀ We are in the same soi as the ‘Ashlee hub Patong Hotel.’
Yes, we take walk-ins. If we have an artist available you can have an appointment straight away.
If we do not have an artist available when you arrive, we will arrange an appointment for you.
You can book an appointment through our contact page.
You can inbox us on our facebook page – Kangaroo Ink Patong
You can walk-in to our studio when you are in Patong. Our friendly staff will be able to book you in.
We recommend you come into the studio to plan your tattoo at the beginning of your holiday in Phuket.
We recommend that you actually get your tattoo at the end of your holiday (last couple of days), so you do not miss out on swimming, beach time or other activities that you would have to avoid with a fresh tattoo.
You must be at least 18 years of age to get tattooed at Kangaroo Ink Patong.
The price of the tattoo is charged by piece, not by hours. The price will depend on a number of factors such as size, complexity, colours used, placement, etc.
Yes we can give you a price quote. Please email us for information or come into the studio for a free consultation with an artist. We will be happy to provide you with a quote for your tattoo.
Yes, we accept cash or cards as payment.
Yes, we will require a deposit to hold your appointment.
You can find photos of our tattoos on our portfolio page. Or you can check out our Facebook page – Kangaroo Ink Patong
We can design a tattoo for you. Please come into the studio and have a free consultation with our artist. Together we can can plan your tattoo design.
We get our needles and inks from America, Australia and Europe.
We follow a strict hygiene regime in our studio. We keep the studio chairs, floors, equipment, machines etc sterile and clean at all times.
We only use single use needles, which we will open in front of the client, at the beginning of the tattoo session.
Our artists always wear disposable gloves and masks. We always use single use individual ink cups.
Kangaroo Ink’s artist and staff are all trained in Infection Control for Tattoo Artists. We complete training every year so our hygiene practices and knowledge are constantly being updated.
Tattooing will be painful. However, everyones pain threshold is completely different.
Some tips for you to prepare for your tattoo
- Get a good nights sleep before your tattoo day.
- Eat before your tattoo session.
- Hydrate yourself with water before the appointment.
- Take a shower.
- Wear loose comfortable clothing.
- Charge your phone, ipad, kindle as you may need them for entertainment during your tattoo.
It should take around 2 – 4 weeks for your tattoo to fully heal. Healing time depends on size of tattoo, complexity, your skins healing ability and how well you care for your tattoo.
We have after-care products and creams that we sell in the studio.
When your tattoo is completed, we have after-care instructions that you can take home with you to follow.
Please do not get tattooed if;
- You are drunk
- You are under the influence of drugs
- You are pregnant
- You are pre or post surgery
- You are sunburnt
- You have any cuts, wounds or scratches on the skin that will be tattooed.