Unique tatoos at Utopia

The studio is equipped with top of the range sterilization and cleaning equipment and uses the latest in pigment and needle technology.

Fully licensed by Ballymena Borough Council, Utopia13 can offer complete privacy if needed.

Main artist Dave Moore is a traditional free hand specialist with his roots clearly in old school tattoos.

Dave has been studying the art of tattooing since he was 15, and this experience will help you confidently choose the design you have in mind.

With private consultation available, a personal service is guaranteed, ensuring you are happy with the design.

design ideas

There are designs on the wall to give you ideas, or you can bring in ideas off the internet, these aren't just run of the mill tattoos, this is specialist art.

Dave said: "Using the most modern techniques and technology, we guarantee the highest standard in health and safety at all times.

"If a customer has an idea of what they want, they can give me points of reference and I can create a design specially for them.

A full aftercare service is provided for all customers and information is provided on how to look after the tattoo.

He added: "We only use one-use needles to produce your tattoo, and we can instruct you on the correct procedure to maintain your new design until fully healed, ensuring your tattoo will stay with you till the end of your days."

Summer is a busy period for tattoo artists, with people wanting to get tattoos to show off during the warmer months and this means making an appointment is essential.

Dave added: "Everybody needs to make an appointment and pay a deposit. The deposit is usually 10% but can be more for larger pieces. However if I have some time available I will try and squeeze you in."

If you're getting a tattoo for the first time from the studio, you'll need to bring photographic proof of age, which they'll take a photocopy of and keep together with your consent form.