There are many reasons to want an old tattoo obscured forever. Whether you’ve fallen out of love, changed taste over the years or hold a different view to your past self, there is hope! Many people have approached NAOHOA to give their old tattoo a new lease of life or change of meaning, so it’s Continue reading
Category: Advice
Helpful tips for NAOHOA customers.
What to Expect When Using Saniderm
Saniderm is the brand name of a medical covering that is used as a ‘second skin’ to heal wounds. Other brands include Tegaderm, Dermalize and 3635. At NAOHOA, only Saniderm is stocked and offered as an optional extra. . ✔ Pro’s Low-maintenance – gives peace of mind when going about your day. Doesn’t stick to Continue reading
A Guide to Getting Your First Tattoo
Last year, I crunched the numbers and discovered a whopping 40% of NAOHOA clients came here to get their first tattoo! With so many of you about, I thought it would be a good idea to collate helpful information on what to prepare and expect when getting tattoo’ed…also, you voted for this topic more than Continue reading
What is Tattoo Blowout?
You may have heard this term or even experienced it, but what exactly is ‘blowout’? Read on to find out! First, let’s look into what happens when the skin is tattooed. Here, you can see the layers that make up your skin and what lies beneath. Typically, the ink is deposited in the dermis, where Continue reading
Mind Over Matter
May marks “Mental Health Awareness” month, where people post their stories and support to lessen the stigma of issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar and many others. Mental health issues affects 1 in 4 people in the UK and can be debilitating to one’s daily life if left untreated. Unlike physical injuries or disabilities, internal Continue reading
Zero-Waste Christmas Ideas
Religious or not, most of us get swept away with Christmas cheer – but how can we continue celebrating whilst being mindful of our beautiful blue planet? Read on for simple ways we can alter our habits and perception for a merry Christmas, without the guilt of a carbon footprint a yeti would gawk at. Continue reading
Why Winter is the Best Time to Get a Large Tattoo
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the ink is so delightful~ Okay, I’m no songwriter, but that’s not what this is about anyway. Ever wonder when the best time to get a tattoo is? Well, it depends on what you want and where you want it. Why Winter? Generally-speaking, Winter is best for large Continue reading
Charity Donations
From day one, clients here have had the option to donate £1 per hour of tattooing towards one of three charities. This is my way of giving back via something I’d do anyway…because why not? 🙂 The cost comes out of the company’s profits, so you needn’t spend more. Within the first three years of Continue reading
30 Life Lessons
It was my birthday this month and seeing as it was the big 3-0, I thought it would be fun to compile a list of things I’ve learned over the years. Who knows, it may help someone out there. 🙂 Some are silly, some profound, many are obvious but good to be reminded of. Warning: Continue reading
What To Do Before Getting Your Tattoo
Have you always wanted a tattoo but haven’t a clue how to go about it? Or maybe you’ve been there, done that, but want to know faster ways to get your idea across. Here are some simple tips to prepare for your future ink, along with info on how things work here at NAOHOA. Do Continue reading