You do not always have to book but we recommend it.  By all means pop in and we may be be able to help you there and then,  but there are no guarantees.  If you want a "walk-in" slot, please turn up early in the day so we have time to get your design ready.  People who turn up at 4:30 when we close at 5:30 often leave disappointed and we don't want to disappoint you!

If you do want to book, we ask a 50% deposit to secure your appointment.  If you need  us to design something for you, we require a deposit to demonstrate commitment on your part.  Deposits are non-returnable.

APPOINTMENT CHANGES

If you need to re-arrange your appointment, you must give AT LEAST 24 HOURS notice by phone or in person, otherwise you will lose your deposit.  If you fail to show without letting me know, you will not be offered another appointment.

NO CHILDREN

Sorry but we do not allow children in the studio AT ALL.  Unfortunately we have had problems with parents allowing their children to misbehave, including ripping valuable design sheets, pulling pictures off the walls, screaming, shouting, running around, putting fingers in clinical waste bins, etc.  This is not exactly conducive to us concentrating on giving you a good tattoo!! Children get bored and a tattoo studio is not a good environment for them.  With all due respect, please leave them at home.

YOU MUST BE 18 OR OVER FOR A TATTOO

If you are under 25, expect to be asked to photographic ID which proves your age.  This MUST BE a new style driving licence or a passport.  NO ID, NO TATTOO.  If you fail to prove your age you will lose your deposit, so please make sure you have ID at the time of booking. Parental permission is irrelevant.  The law says over 18 and that's that.

We are not currently offering a piercing service.

BE CLEAN, BE SOBER

You must be freshly washed, not only out of respect for us but also for tattoo safety reasons.  I will not tattoo you if you have been drinking or taking drugs.  Even half-a-pint is too much, as it makes you bleed more.  You don't need Dutch courage so leave the pub alone until you celebrate your new tattoo afterwards!  If we have to turn you away you will lose your deposit.