Tattoo studio · Kharkiv, 6 Alchevskykh St

Skin·Dreams

Tattoos, correction of old work and piercing. We draw an individual sketch based on your idea — free.

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Sessions are by appointment only. You can drop by for a consultation without booking, but message us on Direct first to check if a master is in.
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1 422works in the profile
5artists
龍 — dragon, a symbol of strength

We take on what others turn down

Hair-detail graphic work, full sleeves, multi-session realism, fixing other studios' mistakes. Five artists — five different styles.

Living print

The Japanese classics we love

Old-school ukiyo-e subjects are our favourite style. Touch a print and it comes alive. We’ll draw a sketch just for you.

OniA demon that drives evil away: protection and strengthI want this sketch →
DragonStrength, wisdom and luckI want this sketch →
TigerCourage and strength of spiritI want this sketch →
SamuraiHonour and resilienceI want this sketch →
GeishaBeauty and mysteryI want this sketch →
PhoenixRebirth after any stormI want this sketch →
KoiSwimming against the current: perseverance and victoryI want this sketch →
What people come to us for

Everyone has their own reason

Some carry the memory of a loved one, some a symbol that kept them going at the front, some just want a small joke with a friend. Pick what's closest to you.

Someone else's work before correction: blurred line
Before
The same tattoo after correction at SkinDreams: clean line
After
Correction and cover-up

An old tattoo can be saved

Faded, blurred, done in a rush, or just not you anymore. On the left is a real correction of someone else's work at our studio.

RefreshWe reinforce the outline and shading, bringing the black back to depth.
Build on itWe build a complete new scene around the old piece.
Cover upWe cover it completely with a new design planned around the old tattoo.
Send us a photo of your tattoo
Studio portfolio

Work by our artists

Pick the style that speaks to you. Click a photo to see it up close. New work goes up on Instagram every day.

All work on Instagram
Ready-made flash

Like a design? It's yours

Flash sheets from our artists. Pick one, click it, and send us the sheet number on Direct — we'll tell you the price and open dates. The design can be adjusted slightly to fit you.

Artists and studio

Five artists, five styles

Realism, graphic, ornamental, blackwork, color work — the studio has an artist for any idea. Describe it on Direct and we'll tell you who fits best.

Through the studio only

All artists work strictly by appointment through the official page @skindreams.tattoo. Check there for who's available on your date.

Piercing, various types

We also do piercing, by prior arrangement. The piercer isn't always in, so message us ahead of time.

Like home, only sterile

A coffee machine, a rest area between stages, and a restroom stocked with everything you need, including hygiene products for women.

How it works

From idea to healed tattoo

You message us on Direct

Tell us what you want, how it should look, the rough placement and size. References are welcome. For a correction, send a photo of the old tattoo.

Sketch — free

The artist draws an individual sketch based on your idea and sends it to you. Want to change something? We discuss it and refine the sketch. Then we agree on a session date.

Preparation

Before the session we send you tips on how to prepare, so the tattoo takes better and heals more easily.

Session

Sterile, single-use equipment, everything covered in film, gloves, and instruments run through a dry-heat sterilizer. We use numbing cream when needed. Large pieces are split into several sessions.

Healing

We give you full aftercare instructions. You can also buy quality healing cream at the studio — just as much as your tattoo size needs.

Sterility

Safety you can see

A tattoo breaks the skin, so sterility here is not a promise but a fixed routine. Here is what we do at every session.

Needles and cartridges are single-use

Every cartridge is sterile and comes from its own sealed pack. After the session it goes straight into the waste — never reused.

Everything is wrapped

The machine, the cord, the work tray, the lamp and the chair are covered with single-use barrier film. After every client the film comes off and the surfaces are disinfected.

We change gloves

The artist works only in disposable gloves and changes them at every stage: preparation, transferring the stencil, the session itself, the dressing.

Dry-heat sterilizer for tools

Anything reusable is cleaned, disinfected and sterilised in a dry-heat cabinet, at the temperature and for the time the rules require.

UV treatment of the room

Between sessions the room is UV-treated and aired. The floor and furniture are made of materials that can be washed and disinfected.

Clean from the doorstep

At the entrance there are indoor shoes or shoe covers. Inks are opened for your session, leftovers are not kept, and sharps go into a separate container.

If anything worries you, just ask the artist during the session: we will show you the cartridge pack, the film and the sterilisation log.

Online booking

Tell us about your idea

Fill in a short form — the studio administrator gets your request right away and will message you to match an artist and discuss the sketch and date. An individual sketch based on your idea is free.

More details — optional (style, size, placement, date, photo)

Discounts

Honestly, about price

The price depends on the tattoo — its size and the artist's level. We'll give you a ballpark in the comments or on Direct.

−10%

A matchbox, a poster or three sessions booked ahead

Show our matchbox, a poster or a photo of either — the discount is yours. The same −10% if you book three sessions at once.

6500 ₴

For military service members and combat veterans (UBD status)

A full tattoo session at a fixed price — whichever artist and however complex the work.

500 ₴

Recommend us

Someone came to us on your recommendation and got tattooed — you get 500 ₴ for every session of theirs, right after the work. It does not matter how you know each other. The person who came gets 10% off, same as with a matchbox or a poster. Just tell us in Direct who sent you: a name, an Instagram handle or the venue.

Secret bonus system

SkinDreams signs are hidden around Kharkiv and at our partners' — small gifts you can trade for a discount. What exactly to look for? Pay attention to the details.

Reviews

What clients say

№1by reviews among our clients — this is just a fraction of what people send us after a session.

Swipe sideways → · more reviews in the “Reviews” highlight on Instagram

Frequently asked questions

Before you message us

Can I come without an appointment?

You can, but message us on Direct first to ask if someone's available to consult with you. Sessions themselves are by appointment only.

How much does a tattoo cost?

It depends on the tattoo itself — size, complexity, and the artist's level. We'll give you an estimate in the comments or on Direct.

Is the sketch really free?

Yes. You describe what you want and how it should look — we draw the sketch and send it over. If you don't like it, we revise it for free until you say it's exactly right. Then we set a session date.

Can an old tattoo be fixed?

Yes — refresh it, build on it, or cover it up. See the “Correction” section above for details.

How do I book a piercing?

Message us ahead of time: the piercer isn't in every day. Direct is the best place for any questions.

How safe is it?

Everything is sterile and single-use, everything is wrapped, the artists wear gloves, tools go through a dry-heat sterilizer and the room is UV-treated. See the sterility section for details.

Can I bring a pet?

Unfortunately, not for a session — we're strict about hygiene and disinfection. You can bring a pet to a consultation, but you'll need to hold it.

Contacts

Alchevskykh, 6

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Address
6 Alchevskykh St, Kharkiv
Sessions
By appointment only
Walk-ins
Consultation — message us on Direct first
Booking
Direct on Instagram
Instagram
@skindreams.tattoo
Services
Tattoos · correction · cover-up · piercing
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