Eleven hours from Canada, for one piece.
A client of MARVIN’s, October 2026 — on our InstagramDON’T MOVE / Coming from abroad
Coming from abroad
Planning a trip around a tattoo? How booking works, what we know so far, and how to look after it on the way home.
01
Send your idea
Fill in the consult request: pick a studio, add up to five reference images, tell us your dates and whether you’re visiting or live here. It takes about two minutes.
02
Talk it through
We reply to talk through the design and settle a date. You can also message us on Instagram.
03
Get tattooed
Come in on the day, in Seoul or Pyeongtaek. In Pyeongtaek, walk-ins are welcome too.
Good to know
- Booking
- Consult request form, or a DM on Instagram.
- Walk-ins
- Welcome in Pyeongtaek.
Aftercare
- Right after
- Keep the wrap on for 2–4 hours, then wash gently with lukewarm water, pat dry and apply a thin layer of ointment.
- Ointment
- A thin layer until it’s healed, usually 2–3 weeks. Don’t over-apply.
- Moisture
- Keep it moderately moist, not dry and not wet.
- Avoid
- Direct sun, pools, the sea, saunas and hot tubs for 2–3 weeks. No scratching or picking.
- Healing time
- Surface 2–3 weeks; fully healed in 4–6 weeks.
- Products
- Tattoo ointments such as Bepanthen or Hustle Butter, or an unscented, hypoallergenic moisturiser.
- Itching and redness
- Mild is normal. Severe swelling, pus or fever: contact your artist or a doctor straight away.
- Long term
- Sunscreen outdoors, regular unscented lotion, and a touch-up if it fades.