Journal
Practical guides for your next step at South Town. For deposit and age requirements, go to shop policies.
Getting your first tattoo
Explain an undecided idea, ask about booking, and check the stencil.
Finding the style you want
Compare references and find relevant work in our artists' portfolios.
Planning a tattoo with your legal guardian
For under-18 clients: confirm documents and agree on the design before visiting.
Coming in for a walk-in tattoo
Check today's availability and whether your project fits your time.
Covering or reworking an existing tattoo
Prepare photos and explain what must disappear and what can stay.
Caring for your tattoo after the appointment
Clarify artist instructions and recognize when to seek medical care.
Apprenticeships for applicants from Japan — Japanese guide
Japanese-speaking support, portfolio inquiries, and a Japanese-language form.