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“I always give 100% when it comes to my art,” says Jay, owner and lead tattoo artist at Don.Jay Tattoo Hong Kong. Born and raised in Hong Kong to Filipino parents, Jay understands the value of perseverance and applies it to his own life.

Spending two years as an apprentice at Bordados Tattoo in Laguna, Philippines, under the guidance of owner of Alex Cuyugan, Jay achieved his certification covering hygiene, sanitation, marketing, and of course, tattoo artistry.

Jay opened Don.Jay Tattoo – the first Filipino-owned tattoo parlour in Hong Kong – in Sai Ying Pun back in 2016; though it was in 2017, through positive word of mouth and a little help of his friends, that his business really started to gain traction. He moved to his current location in Sheung Wan in 2019.

Over the years, Jay estimates he has inked in excess of 1,000 tattoos, covering numerous different styles; from flowers and butterflies, to photographs of loved ones, to pop culture icons, to something more abstract, Jay works closely with all his clients, to ensure they are completely happy with their chosen design before it is tattooed on.

But it is Jay’s artistry and attention to detail that lead to his clients coming back again and again. “Yung iba kasi naghahanap sa mura,” (some look for what’s cheap) he says, “but that doesn’t mean it will be good.”

The health of Jay’s clients is always a top priority, which is why he uses only the highest quality of hypoallergenic and non-toxic, skin-safe inks, and ensures the tattoo area is clean and sanitised and his instruments properly disinfected at all times. The stainless-steel needles are disposed of after every use.

If you are looking for a personal memento, a reminder of a someone or something, or simply something cool you’d like to have with you, whatever the reason, you can be sure you’ll be in safe hands at the professional and fully licensed Don.Jay Tattoo.

In Jay’s own words, “Don’t be cheap with your skin.”