Blake Ink Tattoos, Tattoo Removal & Piercing Studio

Blake Ink Tattoos, Tattoo Removal & Piercing Studio is in the Gateway To Obz building on Lower Main Road in Observatory, Cape Town. The reviews here cover tattoos and piercings rather than removal, and they describe a welcoming, spotless studio and an artist, Nashwyn, whose work reviewers are thrilled with.

What reviewers liked

• Artwork that goes beyond the brief. Nicole came in with a vision and said Nashwyn turned it into something better than she had imagined, calling the piece deeply personal. Natasha also rates Nash very highly.
• Comfort during long sessions. Nicole felt safe and comfortable through a long sitting, and Lamees, who has had four pieces from the same artist, describes him as down to earth, polite and funny, adding that he sings a lot.
• Patience with questions. Zoë said her artist answered all of her questions and made sure she was comfortable throughout.
• A clean, friendly studio. Zoë found it spotless and welcoming, and Nicole describes the work as hygienic.
• Piercing too. Nosiphiwo was delighted with a new piercing and said the team were kind, welcoming and professional.

Good to know before you book

Natasha names Rochelle and Nashwyn as the people who looked after her and says they put client comfort first. She also recommends the studio's tattoo butter for aftercare and was pleased with how her tattoo looked two days after the session. If you are planning a large or detailed piece, Nicole's experience suggests arriving with your idea and leaving room for the artist to develop it. First-timers or nervous clients can take heart from Zoë's account of how questions were handled. None of the reviews raise complaints, and none mention the tattoo removal service, so ask the studio directly about it.