Tattoo FAQ

Booking an appointment is best done in person, at the studio.
Wednesdays between 10am – 9pm are dedicated to consultations, both pre booked and walk ins. 
Outside of these hours, you’re welcome to make an enquiry at the counter with our shop manager or give us a call.

Please note that while we welcome online messages and emails, these are checked fortnightly. 

• When you contact us online, be sure to include as much information as possible regarding the design, size and placement. This will speed up the consult period for you and give us a clear idea of what you would like.

We have set walk in days, which can be found on our “what’s on” page.

Walk in days are set aside for pre drawn designs by the artist and small tattoos. 

Large pieces will need to be pre booked

All appointments require a minimum booking fee of 25% of the total. This will be deducted on the day of the tattoo. Your booking fee confirms and secures your appointment and covers prep/drawing time.

• Booking fees are non refundable. 
• Although non refundable, we will transfer your deposit over to a rescheduled appointment once providing you have given a minimum of 48 hours notice.
• Your booking fee will be lost if rescheduled more than once.
• Any less than 48 hours notice that you are unable to attend your appointment will result in the loss of your booking fee 
• If your appointment is rescheduled by the artist, your booking fee will be protected and carried over in full to the next appointment or transferred to a gift voucher.
• Arriving to the studio late for your appointment without prior notice will result in your appointment and booking fee being forfeit. Please let us know in advance if you are running late, we can usually make arrangements to accommodate it, however, this is not guaranteed. If we are unable to accommodate your late arrival, your appointment and booking fee will be forfeit.
• On the day, if we suspect you may be intoxicated, in ill health, pregnant, breast feeding or under age we reserve the right to refuse service to protect both your health and ourselves legally. In this case, your booking fee and appointment will be forfeit.
• On the day, if you have used a numbing cream or self tanning product on the area to be tattooed we again reserve the right to refuse service to protect both your health and ourselves legally. In this case, your booking fee and appointment will be forfeit.
• Please see “preparation for your tattoo” to see our policy on the use of numbing creams.)

The cost of your tattoo will depend on a few factors such as design, size and body placement. These are all things we’ll discuss with you during a consultation. 

Minimum charge – £50

Hourly rate (for project work) – £90

Day rate (6 hour session) – £450

One session tattoos and pre drawn flash have set prices rather than the hourly rate.

A day session generally runs from 10.30am – 5pm.

These sessions are used for ongoing project work, large one off pieces and getting multiple tattoos in one sitting.

The day rate covers 6 hours of time in the studio at a discounted price. 
A break half way through for lunch is scheduled in to your appointment time. 
Breaks can be taken as needed, we are a super supportive and relaxed environment and understand that sometimes a breather or a good stretch are in order.
We advise trying to keep breaks to a minimum.
Less breaks mean your artist is more focused on the piece and the skin doesn’t have as much opportunity to flare up, resulting in having to stop early. 

It is not unusual to run over the six hours, in this case, no extra fee is charged unless there have been a disruptive amount of breaks requested by the client. In which case the day rate will be payable and there may be an additional fee to complete the tattoo which may require an additional appointment. 

If the session ends early, the hourly rate will come into effect, rather than the day rate for both that session and the following session (if needed)

Please consult with both your doctor and artist if any of the following apply to you:

• If you suffer from any long term illness or injury (whether it requires medication or not)
• If you have recently been unwell.
• If you take any regular medication
• If you have recently finished a course of medication
• If you have any allergies.

Please be aware that if any of the above do apply to you, it can in some cases significantly affect the way your body reacts to being tattooed.

• We will not tattoo you if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Please do:

• keep well hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
• Eat well and make sure you are rested.
• Moisturise the area daily with a gentle cream.( palmers cocoa butter is ideal)
• Be sure to wash regularly and make sure your skin is clean on the day of the appointment.

Please avoid:

• Use of self/fake tanning products
• Use of hair removal products and procedures.
• Heavy alcohol consumption (especially within the 48 hours leading up to appointment)
• Coming straight from work without rest in between.
• Heavy exercise within 24 hours of appointment date

• Make sure you are well rested and have fuelled your body with a nutritious meal.
• Ensure your skin is clean
• You are welcome to bring snacks and a drink along with you. This is a particularly good idea if you have a long session booked.
• If you would like to bring someone with you for support, please speak to your artist prior to the appointment. This is usually absolutely fine, however there may be times when we are unable to accommodate them sitting within the treatment area with you. In this case, they are welcome to wait in the next room.
• If you have any worries about the procedure please don’t hesitate to speak to your artist who will be happy to go through everything with you.

If you intend to use a numbing cream, please discuss this with your artist during the consultation period. This will give us the opportunity to inform you of all risks involved with numbing creams, the effect it will have on the procedure and book you in for a patch test.

We require a patch test to be carried out a week before to ensure there are no reactions.

• We will ask you to visit the studio with your chosen cream.
• The artist will then check the ingredients to ensure it is of safe quality.
• Once satisfied that the cream is safe to use during the procedure, the artist will apply a small amount to your skin and wrap with cling film.
• We will then ask you to send us photographs of the area 24 and 48 hours later.
• If no reaction is present, we are happy for you to use the cream on the day of the tattoo.

If a patch test is not carried out and you have used numbing cream on the day of the tattoo, service will be refused and your deposit and appointment will be forfeit. This is to ensure that you are receiving the highest standard of service and care possible.