Tattoos are a permanent alteration to your body, so it's important that you are well informed about your decision!

Your skin is not like paper, it is a living thing and (just like we do) tattoos will age over time. How well they age depends on a variety of factors, including the size, detail and placement of the design. We will be able to advise you on this.

Sun, improper healing, and poor health, will affect the final results so be sure to look after your tattoo even long after its healed!

Older tattoos can be often be reworked and recoloured. Unwanted tattoos can be covered with a new tattoo (cover up tattoo) or removed (laser treatment).

It is imperative that you are honest with your tattoo artist about any medical conditions, allergies, or if you are prone to fainting.You should also consider the artist's portfolio, reviews and research images of their healed work.

The sensation feels like a vibrating scratch against your skin. While the pain isn’t typically too intense, thanks to the use of the latest tattoo machines and techniques, everyone’s pain tolerance is different, and the length of the tattoo can affect how it feels. Some areas might be more sensitive than others, so it’s all about your individual comfort level and the specific design you're getting.

The price depends on the size, detail, style, and placement of the tattoo.Some artists charge by the hour, while others charge per piece. I charge an hourly rate of £90 when actively tattooing, which ensures you get a fair price based on the actual time spent on your tattoo.

Design, sizing, stenciling, and adjustment times are all free of charge, allowing you to focus on getting the perfect design without worrying about extra costs. This approach helps to create a transparent and straightforward pricing structure for all my clients.

The most efficient way is to message the studio online!

If you have a specific artist in mind, then you can state this in your message, and we will liaise with the artist in order to get you booked in. If you are not sure which artist is best suited to your needs, then have no fear, we have your back! After chatting through your design ideas with you and reviewing your reference images, we will be able to point you to the best artist for the job.

To confirm the booking, we will need your full name, phone number, email address and a deposit. The booking is NOT confirmed until the deposit is in place, so please ensure full communication throughout the stage of the booking process!

Once you are booked in, you will receive an automated email, providing you with the details and location of your booking, sometimes this goes to the spam folder, so please check your junk mail!

I’m lucky to have many loyal clients, which often means I’m booked 2-3 months in advance. If you're looking to get your work done sooner, my best advice is to book through the studio. We may have a cancellation spot available (be sure to mention you want to be added to the cancellation list!), or we could even offer you a spot with another artist on the team if their style suits what you’re looking for!

• Make sure you are well rested, well hydrated, and have eaten recently.

• Take a shower. Hygiene is paramount!

• Charge your electronics and bring entertainment! (book/movie/music etc)

• Snacks! Complimentary teas and coffees are available in the studio, however, if you prefer a different type of drink or it's a longer session, then it's always a good idea to have some food and drink on hand.

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What should I wear?

• It’s more important to be comfortable than to be fashionable. We’ve had clients arrive in PJ’s (with their slippers and blanket) before!

• The baggier the better! You don't want any tight clothes distorting the surface of your skin or restricting any blood flow during your session!

• Keep in mind that depending on the location of your tattoo you may want to be able to cover certain areas of the body (e.g. don’t wear a t-shirt for a back piece unless you are comfortable being topless, a good alternative would be to wear a button-up shirt and put it on backwards when we start to tattoo so that we have free access to the skin). If you are unsure what to wear then feel free to ask for advice.

• It's always best to avoid white/favourite clothes, the ink can stain and it's better to be safe than sorry!

Of course!

Touch-ups are free of charge for tattoos done by our artists, provided you follow our recommended aftercare instructions (see the Aftercare FAQ). We want your tattoo to look absolutely perfect (after all, it's a representation of our work!) So if a touchup is required, we will provide a free touch-up session so long as it is booked within six months of your original tattoo date.

Not all tattoos need a touch-up, in fact most won't! If you are not sure then feel free to send us a message or visit the studio for advice, and for the best results, please respect the aftercare instructions!

When should I request a touch up?

• Allow time for the skin to settle down to a more normal condition before having your touch ups (1-5 months, but no more than 6 months).
  

• If the tattoo is older (e.g. 3 years old) you may wish to opt for a rework due to the natural ageing process of the tattoo. Reworks (and touch-ups of other artists tattoos are charged at the normal hourly rate)
  

• Fingers/toes, hands/feet tattoos are areas that we generally discourage. Healing in these areas can be problematic due to the properties of the skin (as well as the placement), and as such these tattoos are not eligible for a free touch-up session. For more details please contact the shop.

In the UK, you must be at least 18 years old and have a valid form of photo ID

Any booked design or tattooing appointment with require a deposit. If you have an appointment booked with us that you need to cancel, simply let us know!

You can cancel your appointment with [upwards of] seven days notice and the deposit will be refunded to you. If you wish to cancel your appointment for ANY reason during the 7 days leading up to your appointment, then the deposit is non-refundable.

Other reasons your deposit would be lost:

• 🕓 If you are late by 30 mins or more. Please respect that artists often have several clients in a day, if you are too late for your time slot this will be considered a 'no-show' and your deposit will be lost.

• 🥵 We cannot tattoo sunburnt skin! Sunburn is a burn trauma to the surface of the skin, tattooing on top of this will cause further damage, affecting the tattooing process and again the healing. If you turn up to your appointment with sunburnt skin, unfortunately you will lose your deposit.

• 💸 Gift Vouchers are non-refundable. However, they are transferable, so you can re-gift it, or you can sell it to someone else if you no longer wish to use it.
  

• ✏️ If you have had a design drawn up with your artist and then choose not to go ahead with the tattoo, the deposit would be forfeit in this instance to help compensate the artist for the time they spent designing.

• 🤡 Any verbal or physical harassment of the staff (or other clients) will not be tolerated. You will be asked to leave the premises and your deposit will be lost.

We typically don't charge for your designing so long as you have a clear concept in mind and follow through with the tattooing process. However if you book in with an artist with a specific idea in mind and then totally change the design concept (for example you booked in for a rose and you've now decided that you want an elephant) a design fee will be charged, designing is a lot of work and requires time and effort to do, so we ask that you are sure about your concept before booking in! 🙏🏻

Absolutely, however there are a few important factors to consider.

You should wait until a scar is fully healed and matured before getting a tattoo over it. The healing time depends on the size and type of scar, and can range from a few weeks to several years.

Healing time

• Keloid scars: Wait at least one year for a keloid scar to heal before getting a tattoo.

• Deeper or larger scars: Wait at least 3–5 years for deeper or larger scars to heal before getting a tattoo.

• Surgical scars: Wait at least 12 months for surgical scars to heal before getting a tattoo.

It is important to have a consultation with your artist so that they can assess the skin and advise you with regards to your tattooing process. It is also important to note that scarred skin tends to be more sensitive than on the scarred skin, so tattooing over a scar can be more painful.

If you have concerns regarding the pain of your tattoo then please see the section of our FAQ regarding numbing cream.