Walk-in flash day every first Saturday — no booking needed

Napier · Est. 2018

Black Tide Ink

Your skin. Your story.

About the Studio

Custom Ink, No Compromise

Custom tattoo studio in Napier's Art Deco quarter. Walk-ins welcome for flash, or book a consult for something truly yours. Clean, professional, zero attitude.

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Studio Hours

Tuesday – Saturday

10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Sunday – Monday

Closed

What We Do

Our Services

Custom Tattoo

Designed from scratch based on your ideas. Starts with a free consultation.

From $200/hr

Flash Tattoo

Choose from our rotating flash sheets. Walk-ins welcome.

From $120

Cover-Up

Transform an old tattoo into something you love. Free assessment.

From $250/hr

Touch-Up

Freshen up faded or aged work. Free for our own pieces within 12 months.

From $80

Testimonials

Word on the Street

Rua turned my rough sketch into something I'll wear forever. The detail in the linework is insane.

Jess K. · Google

Cleanest studio I've ever been in. The whole process was relaxed and professional — no rush, no ego.

Danny M. · Facebook

Got a half-sleeve done over three sessions. Rua's patience and artistry are next level. Worth the drive from Wellington.

Sam T. · Google

Location

Find the Studio

22 Tennyson Street, Napier

Ready to Get Inked?

Walk-ins welcome for flash. Custom work starts with a free consultation.