Everything you need after a session, and the answers to the questions clients ask most. If something is not covered here, message the studio and Shavali will come back to you within one business day.
leave the wrap on as advised by your artist
with clean hands, wash gently with lukewarm water and a
fragrance-free soap, then pat dry. Do not scrub.
apply a thin layer of the recommended aftercare two to
three times a day. More is not better.
light peeling and flaking is normal. Do not pick or scratch.
it may feel itchy and look dull. This passes. Keep moisturising.
the surface is healed, deeper layers settle over a few
weeks more.




yes, after the first couple of hours, with lukewarm water and no soaking.

no pools, ocean, lakes or spas for at least two weeks. This matters in a South East Melbourne summer.

keep a new tattoo out of direct sun while healing, and use SPF 50+ on it for life to slow fading.
| SIZE OR SESSION | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Minimum size tattoo | $150 |
| Small tattoo | $180 to $300 |
| Medium tattoo | $350 to $700 |
| Large tattoo | $800 |
| Half day session | $500 to $800 |
| Full day session (6 to 7 hours) | $1,000 |

arm sleeves, leg sleeves and full back pieces are quoted individually at a consult. The same sleeve covers a very different area from one person to the next, so a fixed list price would not be honest.

the size, style, placement on the body, level of detail, the time the piece needs and how long you book for. You always get a clear price before any needle touches skin.

a $200 deposit secures your booking and is deducted from the final price. It is non-refundable if you cancel or do not show, and fully refunded if the artist needs to cancel.

cash and card. There is no Afterpay or buy-now-pay-later at this stage.
18 and over only, no exceptions, photo ID required.

by enquiry form, phone or Instagram DM. A free consult comes first for custom work.

give as much notice as you can so your deposit carries to the new date.

discussed case by case and part of the long-term relationship.


A $200 deposit secures your booking and comes off the final price. It is non-refundable if you cancel or no-show, and fully refunded if the artist cancels.