Tattoos - Goa Discussion Forum, Holiday Forums

Tattoos

raving_pixie

2007-07-25 14:58:07

My husband is keen to get a new tattoo while we are in Goa. Any recommendations?

Big Neil

2007-07-25 15:23:52

I know a lot of people do it. An Indian friend I know who works and stays in Candolim (fitness instructor at big hotel for 15 years). He gets his done from a pro tat' guy who comes on holiday from Bradford! I had a long conversation with him about the scene. A very knowledgeable person with a lot of sound advice.

He said that there are MANY unscrupulous tattoo artists all over Goa, BE VERY CAREFUL. If you aren't sure about it... dinnae bother.

I'm sure there are many people who get good jobs done. But the heat and bugs can do weird things with any wound as if it speak. I'd just relax and get chilled and forget the hassle.

raving_pixie

2007-07-25 15:36:35

Thanks for the advice. He obviously wouldn't get it done until we were travelling home as tattoos don't like direct sun. Hopefully we can get some advice on some reputable places.

Martin_d

2007-07-25 20:42:32

I wouldn't take the risk to be honest. Far too may horror stories of unclean needles etc

Lozza07

2007-07-26 09:03:28

When we were there in March, my boyfriend wanted to get one. We went into a place in Baga, and I was horrified (I have a few tattoos myself and know what to expect). The guy seriously didn't seem to know what he was talking about, and the place was gross, but my boyfriend was actually considering it!!!! :shock:

He was really annoyed with me for talking him out of it, but I just couldn't let him go through with it!!

I too would like to know if there any "proper" tattoo artists in Goa, and if so are they any cheaper than here (UK)?

LisawithanS

2007-07-26 09:22:07

I wouldn't take the risk to be honest. Far too may horror stories of unclean needles etc

Got to agree with Martin d , no way would i risk my health by having a tattoo done over there.

DebnPete

2007-07-26 10:23:00

Why not let him get a henna one, then if he likes the design, have it done properly when he gets home - just a thought.

Debs

LisawithanS

2007-07-26 11:44:51

Thats a better idea DebnPete :wink

Think thats what i will do too.

fredthedog

2007-07-26 12:00:16

The Bradford guy is great - my husband had a tat in his parlour and he has clean needles etc etc and is happy to show you - Calangute area.

Z00P

2007-07-26 12:49:07

I have had 3 done by the Indian guy from bradford,if that makes sense

He has a shop at the top of Tito's lane on the lRight,more or less opposite the seafood resteraunt. He was very very good.

Lozza07

2007-07-26 13:06:57

Thanks ZOOP, I'll bear that in mind!

irishcolleen

2007-07-26 16:17:49

Zoop is he dear ...com to the prices in england ....or N/I....I know a tatoo in N/I is £80 an hour ....colleen

samtheboater

2007-07-26 16:32:15

There are lots of Henna tattooists and you will have plenty to choose from.
Decide what you want then negotiate.

Z00P

2007-07-26 17:34:58

i have 1 on each arm (my sons names)and one on the nape of my neck(the wifes name in hindi)....3 years ago i gave him £100.was a good 3 hours work

raving_pixie

2007-07-26 18:04:45

Why not let him get a henna one, then if he likes the design, have it done properly when he gets home - just a thought.

Debs

It is more for the lasting momento of our honeymoon in Goa.

He's got a few tattoos and we're obviously not going to get anything done without being fully comfortable with the situation.

Thanks for the suggestions people. :tup

raving_pixie

2007-07-26 18:05:49

I have had 3 done by the Indian guy from bradford,if that makes sense
He has a shop at the top of Tito's lane on the lRight,more or less opposite the seafood resteraunt. He was very very good.

Thanks! We'll look out for him.

GoanMad Tony

2007-07-26 18:08:30

Lisa said

Think thats what i will do too.

What's it going to be Lise, a butterfly :?:

irishcolleen

2007-07-26 21:38:18

Hubby has a cracker tattoo ...made in belfast... on his back you can see it in a photo in the baga page photo 67 I think ..he has yet to tell me how much it cost ...all this talk of tattoos he wants to go looking for the man who does them in goa :roll: