FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes. Deposit amounts may vary depending on which artist you are booking with and the amount you are quoted for your tattoo. Payment of deposits will be arranged directly with your tattoo artist.

Yes. Appointments can be arranged via our website booking enquiry form.

All tattoo's are custom designed by our artists to suit your needs.

Yes. In most cases, we will be able to cover up other tattoo's with a new design, although results can vary based on the original tattoo and the desired cover up design. In some cases, a complete cover up may not be achievable.

No. Unfortunately under 18's will not be allowed in the studio at any time, including in our reception area.

Yes. All tattoo's hurt! The amount of pain can not be calculated by our artist's and will vary based on the client's pain threshold and the placement on the body of the tattoo. The end result will be worth it!

You can get a quote for a tattoo by completing a booking enquiry form on our website. After the most suitable artist has been chosen for you (unless you specify which artist), you will be contacted directly with a price.

We would recommend at least 4 weeks for the tattoo to heal before going on holiday. Your tattoo should be treated as an open wound and is at a higher risk of infection in the sun, sea, sand, swimming pools, hot tubs and sauna's. A more detailed aftercare routine will be provided by your artist, upon completion of your tattoo.

In some cases tattoo's can age or fade over time, due to the body's natural renewal processes. There are factors which can be avoided as directed by your artists' aftercare instructions. We have some amazing, talented artists who will ensure you are still happy with your tattoo in many years to come.

No. Each artist is required to have a license to tattoo which is registered and provided by our local council for use in our tattoo studio. Our studio is a sterile environment to ensure clients' and artists' safety at all times. Our studio has a welcoming environment and we will always do our best to make you feel comfortable and at ease.

It may not always be possible to see your tattoo design before the date of your appointment. Our artists are working with new clients most days and have lots of design work to fit in between tattooing and personal lives. Your artist will provide this information for you, and will always ensure you are happy with the design before you go ahead with the tattoo.

Depending on how many appointments are taking place at one time, it may be possible for you to bring 1 person with you to your appointment. Please check with your artist before your appointment if you want to being someone with you. Please note: under 18's are not allowed at the studio at any time, including in our waiting area.

No. We do not provide and would never recommend the use of any numbing creams before your tattoo. 

No. We would never recommend the use of any pain killers before your appointment or during your tattoo.

You can shave the area of your tattoo before your appointment if you would like to. However, your artist will shave the area themselves if this is required for your tattoo.

Each tattoo is completely different and may take a different amount of time to complete due to a wide range of factors. Please ask your artist for an estimated completion time for your specific design.

Completely submerging your tattoo in water or exposure to steam for prolonged periods of time are not advised. More detailed aftercare instructions will be provided by your artist after your appointment.

Exposure to direct sunlight, UV rays from tanning beds and chemicals used in fake tanning products can all have adverse affects on your tattoo during the healing process. Once your tattoo is completely healed, always use a high factor SPF to protect your tattoo and maintain quality.

Any picking or scratching from razors should always be avoided until your tattoo is completely healed. This also includes other methods of hair removal. More detailed aftercare instructions will be provided by your artist after your appointment.