Ink676 is a tattoo studio at 25 Bangor St in Aramoana, in Central Hawke's Bay. It has a 5.0 rating on Google.
A good tattoo artist starts with a conversation about what you want, where it will go and how it will age, then draws a design for you to approve before any needle touches skin. When choosing one, look at their portfolio for work in the style you want, such as fine line, traditional or blackwork, and ask to see healed photos, since a tattoo can look different once settled. Check that the studio is clean, uses single-use needles and gloves and is happy to explain aftercare. Regulars know that a good artist will say when a design will not work, that a deposit is normal for a booking and that eating beforehand and staying hydrated make a long session easier. Aftercare matters as much as the tattoo, so keep it clean, moisturised and out of the sun. You must be 16 or over in New Zealand, with ID, and under 18s need a parent or guardian's consent.
For anyone in Aramoana and Central Hawke's Bay, Ink676 on Bangor Street is a local studio to get in touch with about a design.