Greyline Tattoo Studio

Greyline Tattoo Studio operates from a shopping centre on the corner of Atlas Road and Geldenhuys Road in Kempton Park. Every review in this set centres on one artist, Johan, and the picture is consistent: careful, detailed work from someone who puts nervous clients at ease.

What reviewers liked

• Fine detail. Donovan had a script piece down his neck and a wedding band done in one visit and said Johan got every fine line right, adding a touch of white to make them pop.
• Listening before tattooing. Louise said Johan took time to hear her ideas, offered advice and turned her concept into something better than she had pictured.
• First-timer friendly. DanX described feeling comfortable throughout a first session, which made a real difference, and Angelique said Johan made her feel at ease the whole way.
• A clean space. Both Louise and DanX described the studio as clean, with Louise calling it spotless.
• Jean-Louis summed up the general mood: an artist who cares about his craft and relaxes the people in his chair.

Good to know before you book

Reviewers don't raise any complaints, so the most useful advice comes from how they approached their sessions. Bring your ideas and be ready to talk them through; Louise found the discussion stage was where her design improved most. Small pieces can be grouped into one sitting, as Donovan did with two tattoos in a day, and he plans to return to finish a sleeve, so larger multi-session projects are on the table.

On healing, Louise reported that her tattoo healed well, so follow the aftercare advice you are given. Since the reviews all mention Johan, ask for him by name when you get in touch if you have seen his work and want him specifically.