Fox and Moon Tattoo Blog

Well, hello everyone! After what seems like an eternity, Fox and Moon Tattoo is finally back up and running again at our new Windsor location - we could not be...

I’m sure there are many of you lovely people out there who are trying to get pregnant, are currently pregnant or just had your lil bub and are breastfeeding. And I’m sure that among that group, there are a bunch of you wanting to get a tattoo! Unfortunately, we definitely recommend waiting until after you’ve had your baby and are finished breastfeeding to get “tatted up”.

Before I begin this blog post, I would just like to start with a trigger warning. In this post I will be discussing self-harm. If you or someone you know is currently struggling with or engaging in self-harm, please know that there is help available. If in crisis please contact Lifeline Australia at 11 13 14 or your international equivalent. You are not alone.

At Fox and Moon Tattoo we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive environment. Although the majority of our artists are female and we are predominantly female owned, we endeavour to...

As we spoke about in our last post, getting a tattoo is a hugely intimidating process, for a lot of reasons. Not only is it painful, but it’s permanent. You’re...

So, you’ve decided that you’re ready to take the plunge and get your first tattoo. You might be wondering where the hell you even start… Well, that’s why we’re here. By the time you’ve finished reading this post you’ll feel like a seasoned tattoo-pro and will be ready to take on your first tattoo!

Tattoos are a fresh wound caused by the needle penetrating the skin, and this means our body uses it's energy and resources to protect and heal the fresh wound. If you have a cold or flu then then your body is already fighting an infection which can lead to the infection spreading to the tattoo and cause complications in the healing process.

Although it can be frustrating when you have an appointment booked in and you become struck down with a cold or flu we urge you to please contact us as soon as possible so we can reschedule your appointment.