Smooth Ink Studios

Your hair can change after having a baby. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have options.

Postpartum shedding can be so confronting.
You’ve just been through pregnancy, birth, sleepless nights and a huge amount of change — and then you start noticing more and more hair in your brush, shower and pillow.

For some women, the shedding is temporary and the hair gradually recovers. For others, the changes in density can linger and leave areas feeling noticeably thinner.

This client came after experiencing postpartum shedding, and this is her second healed session with Nue Strand.
And honestly… look at that progress. 🥹

We’re seeing an improvement in the overall appearance of density, with new and finer hairs contributing to a fuller-looking scalp.

This is not overnight. It’s not a magic fix. And results will vary from person to person.
But supporting the scalp and creating the right environment for healthy-looking hair can be an important part of the journey.

If postpartum shedding has left you feeling less confident, you don’t have to ignore it.

If you want to know if Nue Strand is right for you, book a free consultation 💬

It’s interesting where inspiration can come from.

Sometimes it’s a business podcast, a conversation or something you’ve experienced. Other times, it’s sitting in church on a Sunday and hearing something that hits a little differently and that was me last Sunday. Matthew 5:39.

It got me thinking about business, the industry, how we respond.

Because building a business isn’t just about what you achieve. It also reveals a lot about your character along the way.

What if your scar didn’t have to stand out? 🤔

Scar camouflage isn’t about making a scar disappear — it’s about reducing the contrast so it blends more naturally with the surrounding skin.

For this client, she wanted to soften the contrast on her front shoulder area, near armpit which was a small area. We colour-matched the scar to her natural skin tone and carefully implanted pigment to soften the difference between the scar and surrounding skin.

One session. A difference but not always dramatic.
Every scar is different, and most I’ve worked with require more than one session depending on the scar tissue, colour and how the skin retains pigment. Results also continue to settle as the skin heals. We also did a second session after this.

Have a scar you’d like treated?
Send me a photo or book a consultation and let’s see if scar camouflage could be right for you.

📍Level 5 76 Manners Street Wellington
📧 [email protected]
📲 0272820489
🖥️ www.smoothinkstudios.co.nz
💫 Proudly dedicated to Paramedical Tattoo and Award
Winning Artist.

🚨 please note after photo on a slight angle compared to before

Last night I opened my emails to find out I’d been nominated for the NZ Small Business Awards. 🥹

Honestly, it was one of those moments where you stop for a second and think how did I get here and hubby and I got chatting.

The last two years have been driven so much by my own journey in paramedical tattooing and this feeling I’ve had from the beginning that more people need to know this exists.

Not just the treatments, but the impact they can have on someone’s confidence and the way they feel about themselves.

My clients have honestly been one of the biggest inspirations for me and my why. The stories they’ve shared, the trust they’ve put in me and the connections I’ve made with so many of them have had a bigger impact on me than they probably realise.

They’ve pushed me to keep learning, keep developing, keep upskilling and never become complacent — because I want to make sure I’m providing the best treatment and care I possibly can.

And now I have the opportunity to take everything I’ve learnt and help train other artists to do the same — to hopefully give them the knowledge, confidence and understanding to make a difference for their own clients and know their superpower, That’s something I’m really proud of.

So to be nominated amongst so many incredible small businesses across New Zealand is honestly something I’m incredibly grateful for. 🙏🏽

I don’t do what I do for awards, but being recognised for something that I’ve poured so much of myself into means a lot.
I feel so blessed that I get to do something I genuinely love, keep growing, and hopefully continue making a difference along the way.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me, trusted me, encouraged me and been part of this journey so far🤍

Empower Her Community ™ - Women’s Business Networking DIRECTORY + COMMUNITY | NZ WOMEN IN BUSINESS Thank you for putting this together and showcasing businesses around NZ 🙏🏽

‼️ Trigger warning, self harm scars

Every healing journey looks different.

These results are after 5 sessions of Inkless Scar Revision on self harm scars. Over time we’ve seen the scar tissue soften, the texture continue to improve, and the colour become more even.

One question I get asked a lot is, “How many sessions will I need?” The honest answer is that I don’t know until we see how your skin responds, but can recommend approximate amount ideally you should have to see progress.

Some scars improve quickly, while others take more time. The age of the scar, how it formed, your skin, and how your body heals all play a part.

My job is to work with your skin, not force it. We assess, treat, review the results, and decide what comes next.

📍Level 5 76 Manners Street Wellington
📧 [email protected]
📲 0272820489
🖥️ www.smoothinkstudios.co.nz
💫 Proudly dedicated to Paramedical Tattoo and Award
Winning Artist.