Tattoo styles
Each style calls for a different way of drawing and placing the piece. These are the ones we work in at NODO, walk-in or by appointment, and how we cover an old tattoo.
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Realism
Portraits, animals and scenes in black and grey or colour, from your photo.
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Fine line
Fine line by specialist artists: original designs, detail and pieces that age well.
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Neo-traditional
Bold lines and rich colour. Classic motifs with richer drawing.
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Traditional
Bold lines, solid colour and classic designs that read from metres away.
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Blackwork
Solid black, geometry and engraving. High-contrast designs that age well.
How we work
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Original designs
Every piece is drawn for you and for the area where it goes. If you bring a reference, we use it as a starting point, we do not copy it.
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Walk-in or by appointment
Walk in and, if an artist is free, we tattoo you the same day. For large pieces, it is best to book.
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Fixed quote
Before you book we give you the price, based on size, detail, placement and session time.
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Single-use materials
Needles, cartridges, inks and barriers are opened in front of you and thrown away afterwards.
Cover-ups: covering an old tattoo
Many tattoos can be covered directly with a new piece. If the old one is very dark or very large, it is worth lightening it with laser first, so the new design looks clean and does not have to be much bigger or darker.
The laser treatment is done by Bye Bye Tattoo Removal, a specialist tattoo removal clinic and our direct partner, inside our studio. So you can lighten it and cover it without changing studio.
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Assessment
Send us a well-lit photo and we tell you whether it can be covered directly or should be lightened first.
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Laser, if needed
Bye Bye lightens the ink as much as needed in our studio, over several sessions.
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Design
Meanwhile we work on the new piece with you.
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Cover-up
Once the skin has healed, we tattoo over it at NODO.
Questions about getting tattooed
Can I bring my own design?
Of course. We adapt it to the placement and size so it works as a tattoo. If it is another tattoo artist's work, we only use it as a reference and draw an original piece.
What is the minimum age?
We tattoo people aged 18 and over. We will ask for your ID or passport on the day.
How do I prepare for my session?
- Get a good night's sleep and eat before you come.
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours beforehand.
- Moisturise the area in the days before and keep it out of the sun.
- Wear comfortable clothes that leave the area accessible.
Who does the laser treatment?
The Bye Bye Tattoo Removal team, a specialist tattoo removal clinic, at our studio on Carrer de Bailèn 120. They handle the assessment, treatment and follow-up.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the ink, colours, depth, the age of the tattoo and your skin. Lightening for a cover-up usually takes fewer sessions than full removal. You will find out at the assessment.
Can I get tattooed over it afterwards?
Yes, that is the most common route: the old tattoo is lightened with laser and, once the skin has healed, we cover it with a new piece at NODO. All without changing studio.
How do I book laser treatment?
Through the Bye Bye Tattoo Removal website, saying you want treatment at NODO (Bailèn 120). If you also want a cover-up, message us and we will coordinate it.
Not sure which style fits your idea?
Send us the idea and references and we will suggest the style, size and placement.