Dreaming Ink

Dreaming Ink is a tattoo studio on Palmer Road in Muizenberg, Cape Town. Every review in this set centres on artist Kiam, and the picture is consistent: a calm space, a friendly welcome and an artist who takes the time to turn a client's idea into something personal.

What reviewers liked

• Creative input: Ashley says Kiam brought energy and creativity to her idea and made it come to life, and Zane felt he grasped the meaning behind his design and took it further.
• Attention to detail: Zane singles this out, and Lotta says her tattoos were done perfectly.
• Patience with design changes: Lotta, who came in for two new tattoos and a touch-up, says Kiam spent a long time discussing the designs and worked her changes in well.
• The feel of the place: Hannes found the whole visit therapeutic, with a warm welcome from arrival to departure, while Ashley describes the space as calm and easy-going. Rebecca makes it her regular stop whenever she visits.

Good to know before you book

Three of the five reviewers were getting their first tattoo or recommend the studio especially to newcomers, so it seems a comfortable choice if you are new to this. Expect a proper design conversation rather than a rush; Lotta's experience suggests coming with your idea and being ready to refine it together. Touch-ups can be combined with new work in the same visit, as Lotta did. Reviewers raise no complaints.