Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs)

‍OPTION 1
‍SEARCH THROUGH THE WIDE RANGE OF ARTISTS
& ART STYLES VIA OUR OFFICIAL INKED WEBSITE
CLICK THROUGH TO ARTIST PROFILES ON INSTAGRAM
TO TAKE A LOOK AT PREVIOUS ARTWORK REACH OUT DIRECTLY TO THE TATTOO ARTIST / STUDIO
THROUGH THEIR PREFERRED METHOD OF CONTACT
AND BOOK IN!
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OPTION 2
PURCHASE AN INKED EXPO TICKET & WALK
THROUGH THE MANY AISLES OF TATTOO STUDIOS
& ARTIST BOOTHS.MOST TATTOO BOOTHS WILL HAVE FLASH SHEETS
& TAKE WALK-INS. FEEL INSPIRED IN THE MOMENT
& BOOK IN WITH AN ARTIST ON THE DAY! TATTOO PRICES WILL VARY DEPENDING ON EACH INDEPENDENT ARTIST.

*INKED EXPO DOES NOT HANDLE ANY BOOKINGS OR PRICING OF TATTOOS AT THE EVENT.
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No worries — you can easily change your ticket yourself through Eventbrite.

How to Change Your Ticket:
Log into your Eventbrite account:
Go to “Tickets” Select your Inked Expo order
Click “Change Ticket”
Click "Change ticket type"
Choose the new day you’d like to attend
Confirm the update
If there is a price difference between ticket types or days, Eventbrite will automatically prompt you to pay or process a refund for the difference.

Having Trouble? If you run into any issues, simply contact us with your order number and we’ll assist you.
We look forward to seeing you at Inked Expo

Yes, but it should be anti-bacterial and perfume free.

No the tattoos are not free. Each artist sets their own prcing and booking requirements.
Your ticket does however put you in front of over 300 talented tattoo artists to help you find the right artist and design for you all in one place.

Proper aftercare reduces the risk of infection and speeds healing times. Your tattoo is a fresh wound, and needs to be looked after properly!

Tattoo Armour is a professional-grade tattoo aftercare healing pad designed to protect fresh tattoos during the most critical healing stage. It’s a breathable, medical-style protective barrier that shields your new tattoo from friction, bacteria, and irritation — while still allowing the skin to heal naturally.

Why Use Tattoo Armour? Fresh tattoos are essentially open wounds. The first 3–5 days are crucial. Tattoo Armour helps by:
✔ Protecting your tattoo from clothing rub and external contamination
✔ Reducing scabbing and irritation
✔ Locking in the body’s natural healing fluids
✔ Creating a clean healing environment
✔ Minimizing the risk of infection It’s lightweight, comfortable to wear, and discreet under clothing — making it perfect for large pieces or high-friction areas.

Is It Like Second Skin? Tattoo Armour works in a similar protective way to second-skin style healing films, but in a pad format — making it easy to apply, remove, and replace as needed.

How Do I Get Tattoo Armour at Inked Expo? Tattoo Armour will be available at the event through Melbourne Tattoo Supplies and selected vendors.

If you’re getting tattooed at Inked Expo, we highly recommend protecting your artwork properly from the moment you leave the chair.

There IS A free WRAPPING STATION located at the Tattoo Armour Booth.
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Your tattoo is permanent. Your aftercare shouldn’t be an afterthought.

NO! DONT ITCH YOU HEALING TATTOO OR PICK AT SCABBING - APPLY BALM IF NEEDED.REMEMBER SCABBING IS A NORMAL PART OF THE HEALING PROCESS..

NO. YOU SHOULD NOT FOR ATLEAST 10-14 DAYS OR UNTIL HEALED. SWEAT CAN HINDER THE HEALING PROCESS SO AVOID ANYTHING STRENUOUS.

YOU SHOULD NOT SUBMURGE YOUR NEW TATTOO IN ANY BODIES OF WATER (EVEN THE BATH) AS IT CAN CAUSE INFECTION. SHOWERING IS FINE.

ALWAYS TAKE OFF SECOND SKIN UNDER WARM WATER. PULL DOWN AND AWAY FROM YOUR TATTOO.YOU CAN THEN WASH, AND HEAL WITH YOUR CHOSEN AFTERCARE (DR.PICKLES)

YES! The plasma inside the first layer is essential for healing in the first 24 HOURS.WE RECOMMEND REMOVING AFTER 24 HOURS AND REAPPLYING OR THEN SWITCHING TO A BALM METHOD.

YOUR NEW INK SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND YOU SHOULD NOT PUT ANYTHING OVER A TATTOO (LIKE FAKE TAN) UNTIL YOUR TATTOO IS HEALED AS IT WILL LEAD TO INFECTION.