We sometimes get asked ‘Can I use numbing cream for my tattoo?’

Our answer is always NO, there are a few reasons why we say NO and it’s not because we love to cause you pain!!! And NO we don’t think you’re a wuss for asking either

A negative reaction to topical numbing cream is always a possibility. Numbing cream may prevent the tattoo from being properly placed on the skin and may affect the visual outcome of the design. It can cause the skin to swell and distort. It can constrict the blood vessels and make the skin rubbery and tough.

Simon, Master Tattoo Artist at Scribe Tattooing, Bournemouth says ‘Using numbing cream causes the skin to have the texture of neoprene. It feels rubbery and will not accept the ink, the tattoo takes much longer to finish, is swollen, takes ages to heal and the colours can often be effected.’

The artist has to battle through the numbing cream to try to get the pigment into the skin, this can cause scarring. The tattoo often takes a long time to heal or infections can occur due the healing mechanics of the skin being altered by the cream or ointment. The quality and clarity of the tattoo can be affected, colours are not as vibrant and lines may blow out.

Lucille, Scribe Tattooing’s Artistic Director says ‘As soon as I touch the needle to the skin I know a numbing agent is being used, it makes my heart sink because I know it’s going to take twice as long to do the tattoo and there is a good chance that the tattoo will not heal well.’

It is worth remembering that numbing agents only work for about 30mins,when the sensation returns, it is a shock to the system and the discomfort felt from being tattooed becomes more painful, this added to the extended tattooing time, possible infections, scarring and loss of colour you have to ask…Is it worth the risk? The tattoo artist always knows even if they don’t mention it as they work their socks off trying to get the pigment in!

If you really want a tattoo or piercing, there are other ways you can “survive” them without going through all the trouble of these numbing products. Ask us….we have been doing this for ages and we have happily helped almost 80,000 customers get through their tattoo appointment.

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Scribe Tattooing, Bournemouth.

For the WHOLE half term week, 16th – 23rd Febuary , we are almost giving our Jewellery away at £2 per item. There will be lots of body jewellery that is on sale today for £7.50 but will be only £2 during that week and noooooo….its not sale stuff…its the good stuff!!

It will be a great time to treat yourself or get gifts for your friends and family, at £2 each you could sell them to your friends and family for a nice little profit!!!!

• Savers must be 18yrs or over.
• Monies saved into The Tattoo Savers Account cannot be withdrawn as cash. Any amount of the balance can be withdrawn as Tattoo Vouchers – great for Birthday and Christmas gifts.
• Amounts saved must be used within the same 12 month period and can only be used for tattoos.
• Minimum savings amount of £5 per payment.
• All Tattoo Savers Account monies are insured and ringfenced for your security.
• When Paypal is used for deposits we DO NOT keep card details.

There will be times during the year when Tattoo Saver Account holders will be able to get VIP discounts and even earn money to help fill the account. Any questions, please give the studio a call on 01202 421620 or catch up with us on Facebook ‘scribetattooing’

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Win tattoo vouchers, Win piercings vouchers, t-shirts and tattoo parlour mugs.

Yep….we are at it again, Christmas is coming and its time to give prezzies. Every purchase from now until the end of December will  get a free entry into the Scribe Tattooing, Bournemouth Christmas giveaway.

Happy, Happy, Happy Christmas to yooooooooo…….:)

We all agree OUR CUSTOMER ARE AMAZING …..thank you so much…Ahhhhhh…..CHRISTMAS IS COMING!!!!!!!!!

Pokesdown – Bournemouth’s Vintage Quarter! Valentines Event – 12^th February

Love Pokesdown?  Love Valentines?  Love someone special? Then you’ll love Pokesdowns Valentines Fayre!  On Sunday the 12^th of February from 10am to 4pm The Pokesdown Collective will once again be getting together for a special Valentines themed event. 

Following the success of the Christmas Event the Pokesdown Collective are now looking forward to Valentines!  This event is set to be bigger and better than the last and will feature local shops offering Valentines themed gifts, an Independent Traders Fayre in The Tattoo Parlour Cafe, an Open Day at the Metropolitan Community Church on Hannington Road, Street Entertainers, even the Dorset Troopers will be there!  There will be much on offer to spoil your loved one, the Independent Traders Fayre will be hosting stalls including; vintage clothing and accessories, handmade cards, handmade jewellery, Vintage Photobooth, handmade cakes, handmade decorations, and much much more.

Caroline Read from The Tattoo Parlour Cafe said: “We love Pokesdown and we love Valentines!  We are so excited to be hosting another Independent Traders Fayre with such fantastic traders all offering something unique.   The Christmas event was amazing, with over 2000 people enjoying themselves and supporting the local economy.  We are looking forward to sharing the Valentines love with the wonderful Pokesdown community.”

Why not bring your loved one with you and enjoy Bournemouth’s Vintage Quarter, take a stroll down the street and delve into the shops, peruse the stalls and maybe even have a coffee and slice of cake.  Or if you are sneaking out without your loved one and you need a little help, just ask the shopkeepers or stall holders and they’ll be more than happy to help!

 For more information about the Valentines event, head on over to the Official Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/126913497428851/    

The Pokesdown Collective is a working group of local business people whose aim is to promote Pokesdown as Bournemouth’s Vintage Quarter and continue to build on Pokesdowns historic business community. 

The following shops are amongst those supporting the event on the 12^th of February:

• Scribe Tattooing
• Bournemouth Engraving and Trophy Centre
• Tackle 914
• Fishee Design Photobooth
• Love From Hetty & Dave
• Decades of Design
• What Alice Found
• The Pokesdown Antiques Centre
• We Buy
• B&J Patisserie
• Classic Drums
• Kaotichandbag Geek Boutique
• The Tattoo Parlour Cafe
• Hair and Beauty Heaven

 Contact

Emma Ekkes:  07971527095

Emma Sadiwskyj-Frewer:  07917403956

Happy Happy Burger filled New Year