Flytrap Tattoos

Flytrap Tattoos works out of the Urban-Hub on Dorp Street in Cape Town's city centre, offering tattoos and, according to one regular, piercings too. Reviewers describe a warm, close-knit team, quick replies and a bright, relaxed studio where both first-timers and holidaymakers felt at ease.

What reviewers liked

• Julia, also known as Bad Juju: Michaela, Mary Martha, Johanna and Lauranne were all tattooed by her. They mention fast replies, time spent on placement and constant check-ins during the session.
• Help with pain and nerves: Mary Martha, who admits pain is not her strong suit, says the conversation was such a good distraction that she barely felt it.
• A real team effort: Lauranne was getting one small handwritten word, yet Kyle and the team still came over to check it looked right. Thanaa, who has had around fifteen procedures here, praises Kyle's team for making clients feel safe and at home.
• Cleanliness and aftercare: Thanaa says the team keeps stations and equipment sanitised or new, and follows up on healing with extra advice when needed.
• The space: Lauranne describes it as spacious, light and clean.

Good to know before you book

First contact tends to happen over Instagram or WhatsApp, and reviewers say responses come quickly. Lauranne, in town for only a week, was fitted in fast around a tight schedule. Placement gets serious attention: Johanna spent about an hour on it before starting. Each artist has their own style, and Thanaa suggests browsing their flash collections before you pick. Johanna felt the price was excellent for what she got. Two reviewers came on a friend's recommendation.