Opened in 2009 Vanity Body Art is a professional tattoo studio  owned and operated by tattoo artist Nicole Draeger, it is a place where you get professional service without the attitude! It’s a clean friendly environment, where we have regular health inspections and new needles for each customer. We also have eftpos and air conditioning.

Instead of copying and reproducing tattoo flash that has been done a million times. We believe every person has the right to their own unique artwork. So bring your ideas and imagination and let us create the design you’ll be proud to wear for a lifetime. I also have a portfolio of personal artwork that people are welcome to choose from for thier next tattoo, and i offer discounts for certain designs.

Even if you haven’t decided what you want, it’s ok if you’re just browsing, this is a great place to start your research and get some assistance making your decision. Don’t hesitate to ask questions because there is no stupid questions when it comes to getting a tattoo.

Feel free to send me an email with a picture or description of the design, approximate size and placement of the tattoo to nicoledraeger@hotmail.com for a rough quote, but coming into the shop is always better.

There is about 2 weeks wait on tattoos of a decent size at the moment.

I am not taking on any apprentices or  work experience students, thank you.

The Studio

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Address: 497 Payneham Road, Felixstow, South Australia 5070

Phone: 08 8337 2777
Email: nicoledraeger@hotmail.com

Shop Hours:

Mon – appointment only
Tue – appointment only
Wed – 10am to 5pm
Thu – 10am to 5pm
Fri – 10am to 5pm
Sat – 10am to 4pm
Sun – by appointment only
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WHAT TO EXPECT

Tattoos do hurt and there is little way around that, but it is not as painful as you might think. When getting a professional tattoo done its described as a more of a burning sensation, to get a feeling for what you might expect drag your finger nail across you skin this should give you an idea of what it may feel like. As for pain, pinch your skin between your fingernails and that is about the level of pain you can expect from a tattoo.

Keep in mind that some areas of the body will be more painful than others, so talk to your artist if you have questions.

Before getting your tattoo done be sure to have something to eat and bring a sugary drink like a coke, tattooing puts stress on the body and if the person is weak from not eating, or has low blood sugar this can cause the body to go into shock and cause the person to faint

SHAVING
Most Tattooists will shave the area before tattooing to apply the stencil. Hair is on our body to protect our skin and on its removal the body’s protective system sends fluid to the area. Where shaving has been done against the grain of hair, it can cause shaving rash and ingrown hairs which can cause little white heads.To avoid this it is recommended, 3 to 7 days before being tattooed, to shave every day, shaving with the grain, the area you want tattooed plus 2 inches or 50mm around it. This will help the skin to be over any rash that may have appeared and to be ready to concentrate on the healing of the tattoo.

AFTERCARE

Your skin art has been hygienically applied with sterile equipment. To preserve a fresh unfaded result, it is essential to avoid infection during the healing period. Always wash your hands before applying cream or touching the new tattoo.Your new tattoo will take from 5 to 10 days to heal, the healing time is related to the amount of physical damage to the skin and moisture in the area. The skin must be moisturised and protected from the damaging UV rays of the sun.

WASH
After your skin art has been hygienically applied your artist will cover with a dressing to protect the artwork until you get home. It is at this point that the initiation of scab formation occurs. Under the dressing, the weeping tattoo allows blood platelets to begin collecting on the surface of the skin.

To prevent further formation of a scab it is necessary to remove the blood platelets. Remove the dressing and wash the fresh tattoo ( within 1 hour preferred) in warm running water(shower) using an antibacterial soap DO NOT USE A BAR OF SOAP as it can contain bacteria.

After washing rinse thoroughly. DO NOT USE a wash cloth or sponge. Pat dry. DO NOT RUB OR SCRATCH. Wash you new tattoo once or twice a day until the tattooed skin heals. After drying wait 40-60 minutes to allow excess water in the tattoo to evaporate and inflammation to subside.

APPLY CREAM
Apply Bepanthen cream. Always wash your hands before applying cream or touching the tattoo. Evenly apply cream over the tattooed skin. Use only as much cream as the skin will absorb. Rub cream in gently as this will help stimulate the skin and bring blood flow to the area which helps in the body’s natural healing process.

DO NOT leave a thick film on the surface. Most people experience a mild tingling sensation after the first few applications, this is quite normal. Apply cream 2 to 3 times a day or as necessary to keep the tattoo slightly moist. DO NOT allow the skin to dry out. Wear clean clothes. Avoid close fitting clothes as they may absorb cream and dry the freshly tattooed skin. If you suffer from any allergies, seek advice from your GP and advise your body artist. Discontinue use of any product should irritation occur.

AVOID
During the healing period:
Sunbathing. Chlorine. Soaking in a bath. Unwashed clothes. Touching with unwashed hands. Scratching. Salt Water. Oral Contact. Swimming.

MOISTURISING
When your body art is fully healed apply a moisturising cream regularly to rejuvenate and hydrate the skin and retain the quality of the artwork. Products like paw paw cream and other natural moisturisers work really well

SUNSCREEN
Use a SPF 30+ broad spectrum Sunscreen whenever you expose your body to the sun. Regular use can aid in the prevention of premature skin ageing, pigment fading and skin cancer.

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