Frequently Asked Questions
Our Location:
4556 Awawa Road, Hanapepe, Hawaii
The Seto Market Building is located in Hanapepe and sits along side the Hanapepe River. We are a private tattoo studio so our hours can and often vary.
Normally we are open from 12pm and close up shop whenever we are pau (finished)
Monday through Saturday
Sunday schedule varies.
Do you do walk in tattoos?
We are rarely able to accommodate walk-in tattoos as we are usually booked up in advance. Your best choice is to text or email one of our three artists to book an appointment in advance.
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What can I do to prepare for my tattoo appointment?
Sleep well and eat well.
We recommend that you eat very well before any tattoo appointment and are well hydrated. Make sure you avoided the sun and are not sunburned. Pre purchase a recommended aftercare product listed in our care instructions. Dress very comfortably. Our studio is air conditioned so you’re welcome to bring a pareo in case you get cold.
Are there any health risks in receiving a tattoo?
Unless you have a medical precondition and haven’t failed to tell us about it, I would say that it is absolutely safe to receive a tattoo.
We are licensed tattoo artists in the State of Hawaii. We maintain very strict and high standards of cleanliness and practice aseptic techniques to ensure the safety of all our clients and artists alike. Everything used in the tattoo process is for “single use” only. All needles and tubes are pre-sterilized in a routinely spore checked and certified hospital autoclave. All inks are used in single use containers.
What do you recommend for aftercare products?
We recommend purchasing a tattoo aftercare product in advance such as Hustle Butter, Badger Tattoo Balm, Aquaphor, Mad Rabbit Tattoo Balm, Fragrance Free Aveeno, or Curel Ultra Healing. They are all usually readily available on Amazon and some at your local store.
Kulture Tattoo Care Instructions:
The entire healing process of your tattoo can generally take 7-14 days to heal.
Please keep your tattoo bandaged for 2 to 5 hours or as instructed by your artist.
After removing the bandage, you will wash your tattoo with warm soapy water. The easiest place to clean your tattoo is in the shower.
We recommend using a fragrance free and natural soap. Expect your tattoo to be somewhat to very slimy and to see excess black ink or color when you remove the bandage.
Gently wash off any of the bloody plasma (clear slimy substance) that may be covering your tattoo.
It is OK to gently lather up your tattoo with warm soap and water with your hand. Do not use a wash cloth.
Re-bandaging is not necessary unless you have been instructed otherwise…e.g. your flight back home.
For the entirety of the healing process we suggest washing your tattoo at least 2-3 times a day. Once in the morning and once in the evening.
After washing your tattoo, let it air dry for a bit. Then use your aftercare product.
Use only a small amount 2-3 times a day or whenever your tattoo is feeling dry.
Do not smother your tattoo with it, It’s better to use sparingly. just as long as your tattoo doesn’t go the whole day dried out.
Usually it is by the 2nd to 3rd day that your tattoo will start to the peeling process. anywhere you’ve been tattooed. As the skin heals and regenerates, it exfoliates itself, removing dead and damaged skin cells and ink pigment.
It is normal to see flakes of colored/black skin coming off your tattoo.
Actually, you will be leaving DNA traces everywhere during this process. No worries! This is just part of the healing process!
At this point your tattoo can become itchy. Do not pick or scratch at your tattoo. apply aftercare product.
Keep your tattoo out of direct sunlight for at least a month. Even if it is healed.
(Use a sunblock when your tattoo has no open wounds and has completed the shedding process only)
No swimming in ocean or fresh water until healed. No baths, jacuzzis, or any type of soaking in water while your tattoo is healing.
Use your common sense and practice good hygiene. Infection in a well executed tattoo is very rare.
At any sign of an infection or if you have any questions, contact us or your local physician ASAP.
Please do not listen to any other advice and thank you for choosing Kulture Tattoo.
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Do you do cover-up tattoos?
We’ve been receiving a number of requests for tattoo cover-ups lately. While we do prefer a blank canvas, if your tattoo is old and somewhat faded, we can still explore the possibility. However, it becomes more challenging if the tattoo is larger and darker. In such cases, we suggest considering the Marquesan style, which incorporates many black areas. It’s important to email us a photo first, so we can assess the options online and save you a trip. Thank you!
Do you accept credit cards?
We accept all major credit cards using the Square app, Paypal, and Vemno