What are Mor Ink Tattoo & Piercing's hours?

Mor Ink Tattoo & Piercing is open 7 days a week, from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, at 21 Beatrice St W, Oshawa, ON.

How much does a tattoo cost at Mor Ink Tattoo?

Pricing depends on the artist: Mor charges $200 per hour with a $200 deposit, while Alexia and Tal charge $120 per hour with a $50 deposit and $120 minimum.

How long should I leave the bandage on a new tattoo?

Leave the initial bandage on for a minimum of 1 hour. Larger, more colorful tattoos may need it left on longer, so ask your artist for guidance specific to your piece before you leave.

How long does a tattoo take to heal?

Healing time depends on the size and amount of shading or color, but most tattoos heal within 4 to 6 weeks.

Does Mor Ink Tattoo do piercings?

Yes. Mor Ink Tattoo & Piercing offers a full range of professional piercings using quality jewellery, alongside custom tattoo work.

Tattoo Touch-Ups in Oshawa: When You Need One, What They Cost, and How Healing Affects Ink

Mor Cohen

Sep 9

2 min read

Even a well-done tattoo can fade, soften, or heal unevenly in a few spots. Here's when a touch-up actually makes sense, and what affects whether you'll need one.

Why Tattoos Sometimes Need a Touch-Up

Skin type, placement, sun exposure, and aftercare all affect how a tattoo settles. Areas with more friction or movement, like hands, feet, or joints, are more prone to patchy healing than flatter, more protected areas. Fine line and lighter color work are also more likely to need a touch-up than bold black & grey or blackwork.

How Healing and Aftercare Affect Longevity

Following aftercare instructions closely in the first few weeks matters as much as the tattoo itself — picking scabs, over-exposing fresh ink to the sun, or skipping moisturizer can all cause patchy fading that a touch-up later has to correct. Good aftercare from day one is the best way to avoid needing one at all.

What a Touch-Up Costs

Touch-ups are billed the same way as any tattoo work at Mor Ink, hourly, with the studio's $120 shop minimum still applying. Most simple touch-ups fall on the shorter end of a session; ask your artist directly for a quote based on what needs correcting.

Serving Oshawa and Durham Region

Touch-up appointments bring back clients from across Oshawa and Durham Region who got their original piece done at Mor Ink or elsewhere.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long after a tattoo can I get it touched up? Wait until it's fully healed, typically 4 to 6 weeks, before booking a touch-up — check with your artist if you're unsure.

Are touch-ups free at Mor Ink? As with all services, the studio's $120 shop minimum applies to touch-up appointments — ask your artist about your specific situation when you book.

Do fine line tattoos need touch-ups more often? Yes — since fine line work deposits less ink than bold styles, it tends to soften faster and may need a touch-up sooner.

Need a touch-up? Reach out to Mor, Tal, or Alexia at 21 Beatrice Street West in Oshawa.