Step Up
Tattoo and piercing Studio

A STEP ABOVE THE REST

ABOUT STEP UP image
Step Up is an established, professional and upmarket custom tattoo, piercing and permanent make up studio situated in the heart of Kloof.
We are a family owned studio which equates to a friendly, warm and welcoming atmosphere ensuring your unique and personal experience.
Our studio is a place where you can express yourself and experience your body modification journey without fear or judgement.

Our vision is to practice and promote the highest quality and standard of artistry, hygiene, customer service and satisfaction.
We strive to create beautiful, memorable artworks that will withstand the test of time, and be something our clients love for life. We, at Step Up, continue our endeavour to deliver an enjoyable experience for everyone who comes and visits us.
Combining our ethics, integrity and ideals we hope to set the standard for Durban's body modification culture.


Step Up is set up with the highest internationally recognised standard of equipment , hygiene and sterilisation systems and protocols, and each of our artists proudly display our up to date annual OSHA bloodbourne pathogens compliance certificates.

Step Up offers advanced techniques including cosmetic permanent make up, scalp micro-pigmentation and specialised tattoos to cover scars, birthmarks and stretch marks.
We are one of the few studios in Durban that specialises and offers Dermal Piercings and advanced piercings.

Each step of all of our procedures are important and will be attended to with the utmost professionalism and care. We offer a wide variety of different styles and pride ourselves on the quality and versatility of our work, as well as giving our customers the best advice driven by over 20 years of experience.
We offer free consults to ensure you are completely happy with your final design before helping you realise your body modification dream.

Be sure to follow us on our various social media platforms for more work, news and special updates.

We look forward to meeting you!
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We've been asked a few times for our playlist, you asked, we answered...
Come Vibe with the Step Up Crew, and listen to  what we're listening to in studio