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Our Story

Born from
the Wave

The story of Alon Tattoo Studio — Cebu's premium tattoo destination, built on artistry, adventure, and Cebu pride.

Tattoo artist at work
The Founder

Wendell
Denglauso

Wendell Denglauso grew up in Dumanjug, a quiet coastal municipality on the southwestern tip of Cebu. From an early age, his hands carried a restless creativity — a need to make, to express, to leave a mark. He found tattooing not as a trade, but as a language.

Before founding Alon, Wendell sharpened his craft across continents. He has worked in Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, and Thailand — absorbing diverse artistic traditions and refining a technical precision that now defines the Alon aesthetic. He is also an avid mountaineer, having trekked to Everest Base Camp in Nepal, an achievement covered by SunStar Cebu.

Today, Wendell is based in Cordova, Cebu — where he channels the island's spirit into his studio and every piece that leaves it.

How We Work

Our Philosophy

Three principles guide every session at Alon — from the first consultation to the final healed result.

Artistry Over Speed

We do not rush. Each tattoo receives the full focus it deserves, however long that takes. We would rather do one exceptional piece a day than several mediocre ones. Your skin is permanent — our work should be worthy of it.

Client-First Consultation

Every project begins with listening. We take the time to understand your vision, your skin type, your lifestyle, and your pain threshold before a needle is picked up. A great tattoo is a collaboration — and we take that partnership seriously.

Cebu Pride & Community

We are unapologetically Cebuano. Alon was built on Cebu's shores, shaped by Cebu's people, and exists to represent what Filipino artistry can achieve at the highest level. We champion our community — both through our work and through how we conduct our studio.

What We Stand For

Studio Values

These are not slogans on a wall — they are the standards we hold ourselves to every day, in every session, with every client.

01

Precision in Every Line

Fine line work demands microscopic accuracy. We invest in premium equipment and maintain strict technique standards so that your tattoo heals crisp and clear.

02

Hygiene Without Compromise

Every session uses single-use, sterilized equipment. Our studio environment is cleaned and prepared between every client. Your safety is never negotiable.

03

Honest Communication

We tell clients the truth — about design feasibility, healing expectations, and what their skin can hold. Honesty before, during, and after every session.

04

Continuous Growth

Tattooing is an evolving art form. Wendell never stops studying — new techniques, new pigments, new tools. What we offer today is better than what we offered yesterday.

05

Long-Term Client Relationships

Many of our clients return for touch-ups, new pieces, and eventually full sleeves. We treat every client as someone we will know for life — because their tattoo is.

Milestones

The Alon
Journey

From a single artist's vision to Cebu's most-followed tattoo studio — these are the moments that shaped Alon.

2019 – 2020

Alon Studio Founded

Wendell Denglauso establishes Alon Tattoo Studio in Cordova, Cebu — bringing his internationally trained eye and precision technique to the island he calls home.

2021

International Experience Returns Home

After working across Asia and Europe — Switzerland, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand — Wendell integrates diverse tattoo traditions into a refined, signature style that sets Alon apart in the Visayas.

2022

GMA Network Feature — Sarah Lahbati

Filipino-Lebanese celebrity Sarah Lahbati is tattooed at Alon. GMA Network covers the session, describing the work as being done by "a Cebu-based tattoo studio, Alon" — putting the studio in the national spotlight.

2023

Salve Tattoo Butter Partnership

Alon partners with Salve Professional Tattoo Butter as a brand ambassador — a recognition of the studio's commitment to aftercare quality and professional standards in the Philippine tattoo industry.

2024

SunStar Cebu Press Feature

SunStar Cebu features founder Wendell Denglauso in connection with his Everest Base Camp trek in Nepal — highlighting the studio's founder as a figure of adventure, discipline, and Cebuano pride.

Alon Tattoo Studio atmosphere
"Every tattoo I make is a wave — it begins with an idea, builds in form, and lands permanently on skin."

— Wendell Denglauso, Founder

11K
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Est. '19
Years of Excellence
7+
Tattoo Styles
6+
Countries Worked In
Our Work

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