Rebel Ink Tattoo

What Rebel Ink Tattoo does

Rebel Ink Tattoo is a privately held tattoo and piercing studio headquartered in Bologna, Italy, founded in 2010 by Antonio Manes, who has been active in the tattoo industry since 1999. The company operates from a single physical location at Via Sant'Isaia, 72, offering custom tattooing across a broad range of artistic styles (old/new school, oriental, biomechanical, realistic portraits, ornamental, blackwork, dotwork, mandala), body piercing (including surface, microdermal, and complex genital piercings), cover-up and refresh services, and semi-permanent makeup. Service delivery is performed by multiple resident artists — including Antonio Manes, Catia Wicca Agatiello (Academy of Fine Arts, Bologna, specializing in freehand ornamental and blackwork), Manuel Capobianco (regional certification 2013; third place at Naples Tattoo Convention 2015), and Andrea Cerrato — supplemented by a recurring international guest artist program.

The studio monetizes through one-time service fees (minimum €80 per tattoo session; €200 per large-project session; piercings priced €30–€120 with included surgical steel or titanium jewelry), branded aftercare products manufactured by Apple Laboratori and sold online with Italy-wide shipping (T-Pantenol €15, Niaouli €12, T-Sun €18, Butterleuca €15), semi-permanent makeup, branded merchandise (T-shirts, hoodies, shop bags), and body jewelry/accessories. All artists are licensed under regional health regulation DGR 465/2007 and the studio operates under GDPR-compliant data handling.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, driven by walk-ins and appointments (bookable by phone, WhatsApp, and in-person), seasonal promotional events such as the annual Flash in Brocca street festival, Halloween walk-in days, and Christmas piercing promotions, alongside participation in regional tattoo conventions (notably Novi Ligure 2017) and active Facebook and Instagram channels under the "Rebelink Tattoo Crew" handle. Customer concentration is diffuse individual consumers in the Emilia-Romagna region, with brand reputation supported by a 4.8/5.0 Google rating across 19 reviews.

Name

Rebel Ink Tattoo

Legal name

Rebel Ink Tattoo Studio

Website

https://www.rebel-ink-tattoo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rebel Ink Tattoo is a private tattoo and piercing studio in Bologna, Italy, founded in 2010 by Antonio Manes. It offers custom tattoos, piercings, semi-permanent makeup, and aftercare products to walk-in and appointment-based individual consumers in the Emilia-Romagna region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tattoo and Piercing Services

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSALAKAL

Permanent Makeup Consultation, Design & Patch Testing Services

Home & Personal Services/Personal Care & Beauty Services/Cosmetic Tattooing & Permanent Makeup Services

SECONDARYHSALAKAK

Touch-Up & Maintenance Permanent Makeup Services

Home & Personal Services/Personal Care & Beauty Services/Cosmetic Tattooing & Permanent Makeup Services

SECONDARYCRABAAAK

Professional/Backbar Skincare (Esthetician & Spa Use)

Consumer Products & Retail/Beauty & Personal Care/Skincare

Keywords

• Custom tattoo services
• Body piercing services
• Tattoo cover-up services
• Semi-permanent makeup
• Tattoo aftercare cosmetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Castel Guelfo Di Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tattoo Services: One-time tattoo services with minimum session fee of €80 for small tattoos and €200 per session for large custom projects. Pricing varies by complexity and size.
2. Piercing Services: One-time piercing procedures ranging from €30 (single lobe) to €120 (complex procedures like Ampallang, surface piercings, microdermal). Includes jewelry in surgical steel or titanium.
3. Aftercare Products: Sale of tattoo and piercing aftercare products including T-Pantenol (€15), Niaouli (€12), T-Sun SPF cream (€18), Butterleuca (€15). Products are 100% Made in Italy and certified. Online ordering with shipping fees of €5.90 for 1-4 items or €10.90 for more than 4 items; free shipping for orders over €100.
4. Merchandise: Sale of branded Rebel Ink merchandise including T-shirts, shop bags, hoodies, and handmade artisan jewelry and accessories.
5. Semi-Permanent Makeup: Semi-permanent makeup services for correction of small defects, allergy relief, and long-term cosmetic savings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rebel Ink Tattoo is a multi-artist tattoo and body piercing studio in Bologna, Italy, offering custom tattoo services in specialized styles (old/new school, oriental, biomechanical, realistic portraits, ornamental, blackwork, dotwork, mandala), a wide range of body piercings including microdermal and surface work, cover-up and tattoo refresh services, and semi-permanent makeup. The studio also retails its own line of Italian-made aftercare cosmetic products (T-Pantenol, Niaouli, T-Sun, Butterleuca) and branded merchandise through its physical location and online shop.

Product overview

Rebel Ink Tattoo operates as a multi-service tattoo studio offering tattoo services in various styles (old/new school, oriental, biomechanical, realistic portraits), piercing services (eyebrow, septum, surface, microdermal, and more), cover-up tattoos, and semi-permanent makeup. The studio sells a complementary line of aftercare products manufactured by Apple Laboratori including T-Pantenol (after tattoo care), Niaouli (after piercing care), T-Sun (UV protection), and Butterleuca (hydrating cream) - all certified pharmaceutical cosmetic products made in Italy. Additionally, the studio offers body jewelry, accessories, and Rebel Ink branded merchandise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tattoo Services Professional custom tattoo services in multiple artistic styles (old/new school, oriental, biomechanical, realistic portraits, ornamental, blackwork, dotwork, mandala) for individual clients. Minimum session fee €80 for small tattoos and €200 per session for large custom projects.
• Piercing Services Body piercing services offering various types including eyebrow, anti-eyebrow, septum, bridge, angel bite, surface, microdermal, and dermal anchor procedures. Uses sterile, single-use materials in a properly equipped environment, with jewelry in surgical steel or titanium suitable for first application. Pricing ranges from €30 to €120 depending on type and complexity.
• Cover-up Tattoos Tattoo cover-up and revision services to transform or conceal existing tattoos, including re-tapping of old tattoos worn by time. Available through the studio's resident artists including Manuel Capobianco.
• Semi-permanent Makeup Semi-permanent makeup services providing correction of small defects, solutions for cosmetic allergies, and long-term savings on cosmetic products. Delivered by qualified specialists supporting clients in selecting the most appropriate application for their face.
• T-Pantenol Aftercare Cream 100ml after-tattoo care cream with pantenol (5%) for soothing, hydrating, and protective action. Promotes wound healing and improves skin barrier function. Made by Apple Laboratori, 100% Made in Italy, pharmaceutical cosmetic grade, priced at €15.
• Niaouli After Piercing Care 50ml piercing care cream with essential oil of melaleuca for sanitizing and caring for piercings. Made by Apple Laboratori, 100% Made in Italy, priced at €12.
• T-Sun UV Protection Cream 100ml high-protection sunscreen cream with UVA/UVB filters and pantenol that protects and prolongs tattoo color vibrancy. Suitable for light, sensitive and tattooed skin. Made by Apple Laboratori, 100% Made in Italy, priced at €18.
• Butterleuca Hydrating Cream 50ml soothing, hydrating and protective cream. 100% vegan and natural, made with vegetable butters, natural vegetable oils and essential oils. Free from excipients, synthetic preservatives and perfumes. Suitable for sensitive skin. Made by Apple Laboratori, 100% Made in Italy, priced at €15.
• Body Jewelry & Accessories Wide selection of body jewelry and piercing accessories made from precious metals suitable for first application, plus handcrafted artisanal items such as necklaces and bracelets.
• Rebel Ink Branded Merchandise Branded clothing and accessories including T-shirts, shop bags, and hoodies featuring the Rebel Ink Tattoo logo.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8 out of 5.0 rating on Google based on 19 reviews

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Novi Ligure Tattoo ConventionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 October 2017Rebel Ink Tattoo participated in the Novi Ligure Tattoo Convention 2017 (November 10-12) with artist Antonio Manes representing the studio. The studio participated in tattoo competitions including Best of Day categories.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bang Bang Tattoo: Famous NYC destination tattoo studio with multiple resident artists specializing in different styles and a roster of high-profile clients. Directly comparable to Rebel Ink's multi-artist, multi-style destination model.
• Saved Tattoo: Brooklyn-based multi-artist studio known for custom design and cover-up work. Aligned with Rebel Ink's emphasis on custom design, cover-up services, and a curated artist team.
• East Side Ink: Established NYC tattoo and piercing studio offering custom tattoos, body piercings, and aftercare in a single-location model. Directly comparable to Rebel Ink's core service mix and single-studio footprint.
• Shamrock Social Club: Hollywood-based tattoo studio with a roster of specialized resident artists and walk-in services. Mirrors Rebel Ink's multi-style artist structure and walk-in event-driven model.
• Body Canvas Tattoo: Multi-location US tattoo studio offering custom tattoos, piercings, and aftercare products. Comparable to Rebel Ink on service breadth and product line extension.

Broad incumbents

• Atomic Tattoo: Multi-location US tattoo chain with high volume and broad style offerings. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the tattoo industry, though operating at far larger scale than Rebel Ink.
• Friday the 13th Tattoo: US-based tattoo chain with multiple locations and a strong promotional/flash-event model. Comparable to Rebel Ink's festival-driven promotional approach (Flash in Brocca, Halloween walk-ins).

Others

• Hustle Butter: Specialty tattoo aftercare brand (Hustle Butter Deluxe) sold through tattoo studios and online. Comparable to Rebel Ink's aftercare product line (T-Pantenol, Niaouli, T-Sun, Butterleuca) as a competitor in the professional aftercare category.
• Tattoo Goo: Established tattoo aftercare brand sold in studios and retail. Comparable to Rebel Ink's aftercare product line as a category competitor in the same Made-in-Italy/pharmaceutical-quality positioning.
• H2Ocean: Tattoo and piercing aftercare brand with sea salt-based and healing products. Comparable to Rebel Ink's aftercare offerings as a category peer in the piercings and tattoo care consumer product space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pg/Rebelink-Tattoo-Crew-1414185422132565
• Instagraminstagram.com/rebelinktattoocrew
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rebel-ink-tattoo

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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