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One artist, one chair, one client at a time

Most studios run on volume: a pre-drawn sheet on the wall and an artist who is one of six. S.Yinkspire is built the other way around. You work with Shavali from the first message to the final aftercare check. Your brief is listened to carefully, the design is refined until it feels right, and the whole session is kept calm and professional. That focus is why the reviews read the way they do.

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A realism specialist, with the range to match the idea

Realism is the flagship and the main event: lifelike, story-led portraits and pieces built to age well, where most of Shavali’s time and best work goes. When your idea genuinely calls for a different look, the studio also works across fine line, Japanese, script, traditional and cover-up work, so one artist still sees the whole piece through.

Clean, current and clear on the process

Single-use needles and hospital-grade autoclave sterilisation are the baseline, not a feature. Pricing starts from $150 and is shaped by the size, style, placement, detail and time your piece needs, always made clear up front. Hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm, 7 days a week, and every step is explained before it happens: quote, deposit, design preview, day of, aftercare. You always know what is next.

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Tattoos in Hallam and across South East Melbourne

The studio is at 52 Spring Square, Hallam, an easy drive from Narre Warren, Berwick, Dandenong, Endeavour Hills and Cranbourne. Walk-ins are welcome when the chair is free for small pieces, and larger custom work is booked in.

What clients say

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anakin bautista
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Very good service. Very gentle and the quality is amazing, very friendly service and all over a good experience.
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EMJM
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The 'S.Yinkspire' space is clean & calm, and I highly recommend Shavali's great service. He was patient whilst collaborating on the design with me, had great artistic suggestions, and as a result my new ink is better than I had envisaged. I already went back and got a second new piece done, with his & my plans to upgrade & enhance an old one in the works. This artist clearly takes pride in his work.
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Got my first tattoo done here and I'm absolutely amazed it was a Chicano style tattoo and it was a great experience would definitely recommend to anyone that wants a tattoo but are to scared to trust🙏🏼
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Janine Mulvaney
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Great experience, clean, friendly and great tattoo, will be back, thanks
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Barb Woodfield
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Shavali is a wonderful artist and made my first ink a relaxing and positive experience. Definitely recommend
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Angie Mirra
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Beautiful tattoos. Couldn’t be happier. Definitely recommend and be back
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Really fast and the result is amazing if you have a tatoo to do in Melbourne go for it here !!
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Excellent work, great attention to detail, and a very professional attitude. Thank you for the fantastic experience!”
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Connor Baird
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Shavali is a great artist and a great likening general. I would highly recommend him to anyone. His work is top notch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is S.Yinkspire located?

S.Yinkspire is at 52 Spring Square, Hallam VIC 3803, in South East Melbourne. The studio serves Hallam, Narre Warren, Berwick, Dandenong, Endeavour Hills and Cranbourne.

Tattoos start from $150, with small pieces $180 to $300, medium $350 to $700, large around $800, and half or full day sessions $500 to $1,000. Sleeves and back pieces are quoted at a consult. The full price guide is on the FAQ page, and every piece gets an exact quote before work begins.
Both. Small pieces are welcome as walk-ins when the chair is free. Custom and larger work is booked in with a consult first.