Cave Rock Tattoo

Cave Rock Tattoo Co is a private, appointment-only handpoke studio owned and operated by Ricky Badness, tucked away on the Bluff, Durban. Clean, sterile, and stripped back, the studio offers a quiet space for bold, traditional tattoos done the slow way—by hand.

No machines. No walk-ins. No distractions. Just skin, needle, and focus.

Every tattoo is handpoked, using the oldest method in the game. It’s slower, yeah—but that’s the point. There’s no buzz, no rush, just deliberate marks made with intention and respect for the craft. Designs are rooted in classic tattoo traditions—bold lines, strong shapes, built to last.

Cave Rock isn’t about trends or flash sheets off the wall. It’s about quality, permanence, and a calm, focused session that feels more like a ritual than a transaction. The studio is clean and minimal, designed for one-on-one sessions that put the work—and the person wearing it—first.

Named after the heavy wave just down the road, Cave Rock Tattoo Co carries that same energy: solid, unfussy, and not for everyone.
If you're after something honest, built to hold, and done the proper way—this is the spot. Handpoke tattoos, done right, from the edge of the continent.

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