A few of you kind souls have asked how you can support NAOHOA during these tricky times. Due to government-enforced lockdowns, businesses all across Britain have closed in efforts to slow down the spread of COVID-19. Although the official lockdown is currently set to three weeks, I’ve decided to close NAOHOA of tattoo appointments until June Continue reading
Category: Advice
Helpful tips for NAOHOA customers.
Eating in Isolation
There has been a lot of talk amongst my friendship groups regarding food and how to eat healthily during the COVID-19 outbreak – especially if you’re accustomed to doing a weekly shop for fresh produce. In the UK, we’ve not undergone a full-blown lockdown (yet), so there’s still time to prepare ourselves for the possibility Continue reading
COVID-19
All of my posts relating to the outbreak of COVID-19 can be found here, in reverse chronological order. . Helpful Posts: COVID-19 App 📱 Report your symptoms daily (even if feeling healthy), so the NHS and UK government can keep track of trends and know where and when to send help. . What is COVID-19? Continue reading
Tattoo Coverups
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
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