Start With A
Conversation.
Not sure what size it should be? Wondering if a placement will work? Book a free consult and chat to us before committing.
Walk-ins welcome, appointments recommended.
Admit one
Free Consult
no pressure, just a chat
- Tue – Fri
- 9:30am – 4pm
- Saturday
- 9:30am – 2pm
- Sun & Mon
- Closed
Shop 35, Ground Level, 33 Village Road, Kloof, Durban, 3610
Pick Your Form
Each form only asks what that booking actually needs. Anything marked optional, skip if you don’t know yet. That’s what the chat is for.
What Happens Next
- 01
You send it
Pick the form that fits, fill in what you know, and send it on WhatsApp.
- 02
We reply
A real person gets back to you to talk it through and answer your questions.
- 03
We plan it
Design, placement, size and a clear quote, all before anything is permanent.
- 04
You're booked
We lock in your date. Then it's just you, the chair and the work.
No Question Is Silly
The things people ask us every week, answered before you have to.
Do I need a finished design?
No. Bring the reference, the rough thought, the screenshot, the story, or the "I know what I want but can't explain it" feeling. Shaping the idea is part of what we do.
Is the consult really free?
Yes. It's a conversation, not a commitment: we talk through the idea, placement, size and what to expect, and you decide from there.
Can I just walk in?
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are recommended. It's the only way to be sure the right artist has time for you.
How should I prepare for a tattoo?
Eat a proper meal beforehand, stay hydrated, get a good night's sleep and skip the alcohol. Wear comfortable clothing that gives easy access to the area being worked on.
What should I bring?
ID, your reference images, a snack and some water, plus any questions you've been saving up, written down so you don't forget them in the chair.
How is a tattoo priced?
On size, detail and placement, so the real number comes at your consult, before anything starts. Piercings are priced on the piercing plus the jewellery you choose.
Can I spread the cost of a big piece?
Ask us about tattoo finance for larger work like sleeves, cover-ups and multi-session pieces. Finance is provided by a third party and subject to their own approval and checks. Step Up doesn't set rates or decide approval.