Question 1

Where is Inkvoid Tattoos located?

Accepted Answer

Inkvoid Tattoos is at M105, Backside Entry, M Block Market, Greater Kailash II, New Delhi 110048. Take the backside entry of the M Block Market building rather than the shopfront side; parking is available inside the market complex. Greater Kailash II — GK 2 — is in South Delhi.

Question 2

Who is the tattoo artist at Inkvoid?

Accepted Answer

Ajay Yadav, who founded the studio in 2025 and is the only person who tattoos there. He has been tattooing for 8 years and has completed more than a thousand pieces, mostly black and grey realism and fine line.

Question 3

What tattoo styles do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Seventeen, from fine line and blackwork through black and grey, realism, abstract realism and colour realism to Japanese, neo traditional, geometric, mandala, script, watercolour, trash polka and dotwork. Black and grey realism and fine line are the studio’s strongest, and the portfolio is filtered by style so you can judge for yourself.

Question 4

Do you design custom tattoos?

Accepted Answer

Only custom. Nothing is copied off a flash sheet or the internet — every piece is drawn from scratch for one person over three to seven days, revised until you approve it, and tattooed once. The exception is the flash book, which is pre-drawn by the artist and tattooed a limited number of times.

Question 5

Do you have more than one studio in Delhi?

Accepted Answer

No. There is one room, in Greater Kailash II, and one artist working in it. Clients travel to it from across South Delhi and the wider NCR, but there is no second branch and no guest chair elsewhere.

Question 6

How much does a tattoo actually hurt?

Accepted Answer

It is uncomfortable rather than unbearable, and it depends entirely on placement. Outer arm, forearm, calf and outer thigh are the easiest areas. Ribs, sternum, inner bicep, knees, elbows, feet and spine are the sharpest. Most clients settle into it within the first fifteen minutes.

Question 7

Can I take a painkiller or use numbing cream?

Accepted Answer

Do not take aspirin or ibuprofen before a session — they thin the blood and cause excess bleeding, which pushes ink back out. Paracetamol is fine. If you want numbing cream, tell us at consultation so we can plan for it; applied wrongly it changes how the skin takes ink.

Question 8

How long can I sit in one session?

Accepted Answer

Four to six hours is a comfortable maximum for most people. We take breaks whenever you need them. Anything larger is split across sittings — pushing through exhaustion produces worse healing and worse linework.

Question 9

What are your hygiene standards?

Accepted Answer

Every needle and cartridge is sterile, single-use and opened in front of you, then disposed of in a sharps container. Grips, clip cords, machines and lamps are barrier-wrapped for each client. Surfaces are disinfected with medical-grade solution between sessions and the studio uses fresh disposable bedding every time.

Question 10

Do you use vegan-friendly ink?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We tattoo with professional-grade, vegan-friendly pigments from established brands. If you have a known pigment sensitivity, tell us at consultation and we will patch test.

Question 11

Can I get tattooed if I have a medical condition?

Accepted Answer

Tell us upfront if you have diabetes, a blood disorder, a heart condition, epilepsy, keloid-prone skin, an autoimmune condition, or if you are on blood thinners or accutane. Some of these need a doctor’s clearance, some just need us to work differently. We do not tattoo anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding.

Question 12

Are needles reused between clients?

Accepted Answer

Never. Needles and cartridges are single-use, pre-sterilised, and opened in front of you at the start of your session. Nothing that touches skin is used twice.

Question 13

What machines do you tattoo with?

Accepted Answer

Professional rotary machines with cartridge systems, matched to the work — tight liners for fine line and script, magnums for shading and colour packing. The setup is chosen per design, not per convenience.

Question 14

How long does a tattoo take to heal?

Accepted Answer

The surface heals in 10 to 14 days. The deeper layers take four to six weeks to fully settle, which is why a tattoo can look slightly dull at week three before it sharpens back up. Judge the final result at week six, not week two.

Question 15

When can I go to the gym, swim or drink?

Accepted Answer

No swimming pools, sea, bathtubs, saunas or steam for three weeks. Skip heavy gym sessions for the first five to seven days, especially anything that stretches or sweats onto the area. Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before and after your session.

Question 16

Is peeling and itching normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes, both are a normal part of healing from roughly day four to day ten. Do not pick, scratch or peel the flakes — that pulls pigment out and leaves patches. Keep it moisturised and let it come away on its own.

Question 17

How is a tattoo priced?

Accepted Answer

Small and mid-size work is quoted at ₹1,000 per square inch. Large and multi-session work is charged at ₹7,000 per hour. The studio minimum is ₹2,000, which covers setup, sterile single-use equipment and studio time.

Question 18

Why do you need a deposit?

Accepted Answer

A ₹2,000 advance holds your date and pays for the design time before you arrive. It comes off the final price. It is non-refundable, because a cancelled slot cannot be resold at short notice — but it can be moved once if you give us 72 hours notice.

Question 19

Can you quote me over Instagram?

Accepted Answer

We can give you a realistic range once we have four things: placement, approximate size in inches, reference images and a clear photo of the area. Without those, any number would be a guess.

Question 20

Do you take walk-ins?

Accepted Answer

No. Inkvoid is appointment only, by design — one client at a time means the artist is not splitting attention across a queue. Consultations can usually be arranged within a few days.

Question 21

How far ahead should I book?

Accepted Answer

Two to three weeks for most work, longer for large custom pieces that need design time. Flash designs can often be fitted in the same week.

Question 22

What should I do before my appointment?

Accepted Answer

Sleep properly, eat a full meal within two hours of arriving, drink water, and wear clothing that gives easy access to the area. Do not arrive hungover, sunburnt or on an empty stomach.

Question 23

What is the minimum age?

Accepted Answer

Eighteen. We ask for government photo ID at your first appointment and we do not tattoo minors under any circumstances, with or without parental consent.

Question 24

Do you offer free touch-ups?

Accepted Answer

Yes — one free touch-up within six months of your session, on work done at Inkvoid. That covers normal healing variation. Damage from sun exposure, picking, swimming or ignoring aftercare is charged at the standard rate.

Question 25

When can a fresh tattoo be touched up?

Accepted Answer

Not before six weeks. The skin needs to fully settle first, and a lot of what looks patchy at week two resolves on its own by week six.

Question 26

Is the consultation free?

Accepted Answer

Completely free, with no obligation to book. Twenty to thirty minutes, in studio or over a call, covering the idea, placement, size, realistic sittings and price range.

Question 27

What should I bring to a consultation?

Accepted Answer

Reference images of the direction you like, a clear photo of the placement area, a rough size in inches, and your budget. The more concrete you are, the more accurate the quote.

Question 28

How do I book a session?

Accepted Answer

Send an enquiry through the booking form on the contact page, message @inkvoidtattoos on Instagram, or call +91 85954 76007. We reply with a quote and available dates, and the ₹2,000 advance confirms the slot.

Question 29

Can I reschedule?

Accepted Answer

Yes, once, with at least 72 hours notice — your deposit moves with you. Later than that, or a second reschedule, and the deposit is forfeited.

Question 30

Can I bring someone with me?

Accepted Answer

One person is welcome. The studio is a private single-artist space, so please do not arrive with a group.