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Mina, tattoo artist · Famagusta, North Cyprus

A mark on your skin,
a story in your heart.

Let's draw the idea in your head together and turn it into a tattoo that is yours alone.

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Fine lines, flowers and small personal marks. Scroll, and each piece comes to you one by one.

1 / 8 Fine-line flower stem, forearm

Tell me your idea

Hi, I'm Mina.

I tattoo in Famagusta. Every tattoo starts with a conversation: I listen to what you want to say, draw the design just for you, and then we decide on the final version together.

To me a tattoo is like a promise you make to yourself; carrying what you hold inside onto your skin. I love fine-line work, flowers and small personal marks most of all, but whatever is on your mind, let's talk about it. I don't have a fixed style. You have a story.

— Mina

How an appointment works

Getting a tattoo is not one day but a few weeks. Here is what happens before you come, during the session and afterwards, step by step, so nothing is left to guess.

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Before you come

Idea, drawing and preparation

Tell me your idea
Fill in the form or write on WhatsApp: what you want, where, and roughly how big. Send reference images you like too; I won't copy them, but they help me understand the feel you are after.
Let's talk
A short chat or a call is enough. We go over placement, size, line weight and how it will age on skin. I give you a price range at this stage; no surprises on the day.
The drawing
I prepare the design before your appointment and we look at it together on the day. Small tweaks (a missing leaf, a different letter) happen at the stencil stage; if you want to change the design from scratch, we set a new date rather than rushing into the needle.
Date and deposit
The date is confirmed when I approve it. I ask for a small deposit to hold your slot; it comes off the session price and is not refunded if you don't show up. Give me at least 48 hours' notice and we move the date once for free.
The last 24 hours
Sleep well. Eat a proper meal no later than two hours before, drink plenty of water; arriving hungry is the most common reason for feeling faint. Stop alcohol 24 hours before and go easy on coffee. If you take blood thinners such as aspirin, tell me beforehand; you bleed more and the ink doesn't hold. If you feel ill, let's move the date.
Skin and clothes
Don't shave the area, I will do it; stop waxing and fake tan two weeks before. Tell me if there is sunburn or irritation and we reschedule. Moisturise in the days before, nothing on the morning. Wear dark, comfortable clothes that give easy access to the area; bring a snack, a sugary drink and headphones.
Health
I don't tattoo during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you have a blood condition, heart condition, epilepsy, diabetes, take immunosuppressants, or have eczema, psoriasis or moles in the area, write to me first; I don't tattoo over moles and in some cases I ask for a doctor's note. I don't tattoo anyone under 18; photo ID is required.
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Session day

Stencil, needle and breaks

Welcome
You fill in a short consent form and I check your ID. We look over the drawing one last time together. No rush: if something doesn't feel right, say so, and we don't have to do it that day.
Stencil
I clean and shave the area. A purple copy of the design (the stencil) is transferred onto your skin; you check it in the mirror standing naturally and approve the position and size. If you don't like it, I wipe it off and place it again; I never go to the needle without your approval.
Hygiene
Needles and cartridges are single-use and opened in front of you. The machine, cables and surfaces are wrapped in barrier film; gloves are changed at every stage.
The needle
Lines first (the first half hour is the most intense part), then shading and fill if there is any. It feels somewhere between a cat scratch and a constant sting; areas close to bone (ribs, ankle, hand) are felt more. Don't hold your breath, we talk; we take a break whenever you want. If you'd like to use numbing cream, ask me beforehand.
Duration
A small piece takes 20–40 minutes, a medium one 1–3 hours; on long sittings we break every two hours. Large pieces are split over several sessions. You can look at your phone or listen to music with headphones; if you want to take photos or video, just ask.
Company
One person can come with you. The working space is small, so I don't take groups.
When we finish
I clean the area, photograph it and cover it. You get the aftercare steps in writing; I also send the same text on WhatsApp so it's always at hand.
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Afterwards

Healing and care

The first hours
You leave with a second skin (a clear, breathable film) over the tattoo. Inky fluid collecting under it is normal. Keep the film on for 3–5 days, never more than a week; if an edge lifts or water gets in, remove it slowly under warm water by stretching it from the edge. If I used cling film instead, take it off after a few hours and do the first wash.
Washing
2–3 times a day: wash your hands, clean the tattoo with lukewarm water and fragrance-free soap using your fingertips, pat dry with clean paper towel. No towels, no sponges, no rubbing.
Moisturising
Once dry, apply a very thin layer of fragrance-free, water-based moisturiser; it should breathe, not shine. Petroleum ointments and thick layers of cream slow healing down.
For two weeks
No sea, pool, hammam, bath or long showers. No direct sun or sunbeds. No tight or rubbing clothes. No scratching or picking scabs; if it itches, tap it gently. No heavy exercise or sweaty work for at least three days, ideally a week. Keep pet hair away from the tattoo.
Timeline
Redness, slight swelling and weeping are normal for the first 3 days. Peeling starts around day 4–6; thin scabs and itching last up to two weeks and the tattoo looks cloudy and dull. Peeling ends in week 3; in weeks 4–8 the top layer renews and the colour sharpens. The deeper layers take a few months to fully settle.
When to write to me
If after day three you get spreading redness, heat, throbbing, a bad smell, yellow-green discharge, red streaks running away from the tattoo or a fever, write to me and see a doctor. Anything you're unsure about, photograph it and ask me on WhatsApp.
Touch-ups and the long run
Once healed (about 6 weeks), small touch-ups are free within the first three months; very mobile spots like fingers and palms are outside that promise, we talk about them beforehand. To keep the tattoo crisp for years, wear high-factor sunscreen when you're out; sun is what fades it most.

Common questions

Will it hurt?

A little, yes; it depends on the spot and the size. With small pieces most people say "that was easier than I thought". We take plenty of breaks, no rush.

How is the price set?

By size, detail and placement. When you send your idea I give you a clear range; no surprises on the day.

Is there an age limit?

Yes, I don't tattoo anyone under 18. I may ask to see ID.

Can I bring my own drawing?

Of course. We start from your drawing or references and make it yours.

Can I use numbing cream?

For small pieces you won't need it; if you're thinking about it for a larger piece, let's talk beforehand. Some creams change the skin and make clean lines harder, so don't apply any without telling me.

What do I do afterwards?

It's all written step by step in the "Afterwards" section above, and you get the same text in writing after the session. The first two weeks matter most. If anything is on your mind, write on WhatsApp.

Booking request

This is a request; the date is confirmed when I approve it. Write to me directly: