Blue Lagoon Tattoo Studio, at 1 Shakespeare Road in Napier South, is a tattoo studio where the artist also makes jewellery. The website says the jewellery is ocean-inspired and handmade from shells, fossils, stones and sterling silver, including pāua rings. The studio says it uses sustainable practices and materials wherever possible. Designs are shaped with each client, and fine line work is one of its styles.
Customers mention the first tattoo experience most often, along with the welcoming staff and studio. One said the artist was communicative before the appointment and planned the tattoo exactly as they wanted. Another said the artist turned their daughter's design into a tattoo that honoured a friend. Customers also mention the art on the walls. Open Locally lists three other tattoo businesses within a kilometre, liberty tattoo, High Priestess Tattoo and Think tattoos and apparel, all 0.3 to 0.4 km away. Of the four with 10 or more reviews in these figures, none is rated higher than this studio. Our pick in Napier South for a first tattoo.