Tattoo FAQs

How do I book for a tattoo?
To book a tattoo, just get in touch with our studio through Facebook, Instagram, our website enquiry form, email, or by visiting us in person. Let us know what you’re looking to get, and please include reference photos along with as much detail as possible about your idea. If you have a preferred artist, make sure to mention their name. We’ll also need a rough size in centimetres or inches—terms like “small,” “medium,” or “large” are subjective and aren’t as helpful. Once we have all the details, we’ll guide you through the next steps.

How much do you charge for tattoos?
This will depend on the tattoo you are having and the artist you have chosen. We will provide a quote based on your specific design, so contact the studio and provide as much detail as possible, including:

• Picture references
• Sizing (in cms or inches)
• Placement
• Colour or black and grey
• Preferable dates/days/times

You can also contact our artists directly. Head to our Instagram or Facebook to find their details. We have senior and junior artists as well as an apprentice who offer different styles and price ranges. 

Do you offer consultations?
We do. Initially, it’s best to message the studio with as much info as possible regarding what you are looking to get (size, placement, style, colour, image references), then we can match you with the right artist. It’s not always necessary, but should you need to talk to the artist face-to-face, we can book you in for a consultation, free of charge. 

Do you require a deposit to book appointments?
Yes we require a non-refundable down payment to secure your booking. This protects our artists’ time, covers the preparation of your design, and ensures your appointment slot is reserved just for you. The deposit comes off the final cost of your tattoo on the day of your appointment.

What is your cancellation or rescheduling policy?
If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let us know as soon as possible.

• Deposits are non-refundable, regardless of the reason for cancellation.
• If you wish to reschedule, you must give us at least a weeks notice for your deposit to be transferred to a new date.
• Cancellations or significant design changes made with less than a weeks notice will require a new deposit to rebook.

Do you offer walk-ins for tattoos?
Walk-ins are always welcome, should we have an artist available, but it is best to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Keep your eye on our social media, we will often post if we have any cancellations or re-bookings last minute. 

Where are you located?
We are located in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, just off the central market square. By car, we are approximately 20 minutes from Bedford, Hitchin and St. Neots, just off the A1. Also 30 minutes by car or 45 minutes by train from Cambridge and approx. 30 minutes direct from Kings Cross, London by train. There are direct trains also from Stevenage, Hitchin, Peterborough and St Neots.

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Will the artist send me the design before the appointment? 
Tattoo artists don’t generally provide their designs beforehand for a couple of reasons. Firstly, because they tattoo almost every day, they are constantly producing designs so yours may not be drawn up until the week of the appointment. There is also the issue of clients taking an artist’s design elsewhere in an attempt to price shop, meaning they have spent their time creating the design for free. 

Last-minute changes can be made to the design on the day – we always allow time for this. If the design doesn’t suit at all and needs to be completely revised (this almost never happens), we would endeavour to rebook.  

Trust the process.

What do I need to bring to my appointment?
Please bring:

• Valid physical photo ID (you must be 18+ for tattooing)
• Comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the tattoo area.
• Snacks and drinks if you’re booked for a longer session.
• Your payment method (check with us what forms of payment we accept)

We also recommend arriving hydrated with water and having eaten a balanced meal beforehand.

Can I use numbing cream?
Yes (subject to the artists insurance policy) However, we don’t advise this for fine line or small pieces, as it can affect the texture of the skin and make tattooing more difficult. Please check with us or your artist first. It is advisable to buy from a reputable tattoo studio, rather than online, to avoid purchasing a counterfeit product. Make sure to do a patch test at least 24 hours in advance to make sure it is suitable for you.

Where is the most painful area to be tattooed?
This, of course, varies from person to person. Saying that, ribs, feet, lower back are known to be more painful, but don’t let the fear of pain dissuade you. Some people actually enjoy the sensation, which is often likened to a cat scratch. 

Can I bring a friend to my appointment?
Unless you require assistance, we try to dissuade people from bringing friends/family along, as there’s often not enough room, and it can be off putting for the artist. Your friend is welcome to accompany you to the appointment and either wait outside on the benches just by the studio or in the seating area downstairs, as long as it’s not too busy. If you do require support or assistance just let us know and we can accommodate requests.

Do you tattoo hand/fingers/faces?
Yes, at the artists digression. There’s a few things to consider before committing to this placement. Aesthetically, if you don’t have significant existing tattoos, these placements can look very lost and disjointed on their own, so it’s better to start on the arm & work towards the hands.

Hands and fingers (being an area of heavy wear and tear) tattoos can be problematic, as the ink can drop out. Our artists would use techniques to ensure the ink would stay in better, but there’s always a chance some of the ink will drop out & you’ll need it touched up at a later stage, particularly if you are in a very manual job, or have your hands in water a lot. Sides of fingers & knuckles are particularly problematic. Touch-ups are not always FOC for these areas.

With both facial and hand tattoos, it’s advisable to consider how this can also affect career options. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma around tattoos and having visible pieces that cannot be covered may affect your employability in the future.

Is getting a tattoo safe?
Yes when done in a professional studio like ours, getting a tattoo is safe. We follow extremely strict hygiene standards, use single-use sterile equipment, and maintain a clean, controlled environment. Our artists are trained in proper safety procedures to ensure your experience is both safe and comfortable.

If you have any medical conditions, allergies, or skin sensitivities, please let us know before your appointment so we can advise you appropriately.

Can I get tattooed while breastfeeding?
There’s always a chance of infection when breaking the skin & although highly unlikely, if you were to get an infection, you’d need to have antibiotics. The main reason is that post-partum, the body is repairing itself, plus your hormones would be all over the place, which would affect the skin & healing. Your immune system plays a massive part in healing tattoos & piercings, so needs to be 100%. It’s best to wait a minimum of six months to a year post-partum, particularly on big designs. 

Do you offer laser removal?
Yes we do. The machine we use is one of the best; it’s a Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser, which is considered the ‘Gold’ standard of QS Laser technology. 

The laser pulses have been likened to hot oil from the frying pan hitting your skin – it’s usually tolerated without any anaesthetic but you can use numbing cream if preferred. It is usual to experience a small amount of pain in the area afterwards (it can feel like sunburn). 

Sessions usually last between 5 and 30 minutes, longer could cause too much skin trauma so is not recommended. Depending on the tattoo and the result required (removal or cover up) up to 12 or more sessions may be required. Treatment sessions are a minimum of 4 to 8 weeks apart. We would book you in for a consultation, which is £20, then go from there. Our minimum charge is £30 a session, depending on size and detail.

We recommend waiting at least 4 – 6 months after your last laser session before having the area tattooed over again, to ensure the skin is healed enough.

You can find more information in our blog Tattoo Laser Removal Information.

What aftercare do you recommend?
Your artist will give you personalised aftercare instructions at your appointment, please follow their advice carefully, as every tattoo and skin type is different.

In general, once the initial healing begins, we recommend using Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Fragrance Free Lotion’ to help gently rehydrate the skin, we do stock it for purchase in the studio. Avoid picking, scratching, or soaking the tattoo, and keep it protected from the sun during healing.

If you ever have questions or concerns during the healing process, feel free to contact the studio.

You can find more information in our blog Tattoo aftercare.

Will my tattoo fade?
Our skilled artists will apply techniques to ensure the best possible quality of your tattoo, yet it is natural that it will lose its sharpness over time. This is due to a variety of factors.

Aside from natural aging and skin regeneration, the level of care you apply will affect the durability of your tattoo. We advise always using a high SPF sun cream on your tattoo (even in the British sun!) and keeping a good skin care routine, such as applying moisturiser and regularly drinking water to keep your body hydrated.

Listen to your artist and follow their aftercare advice on the correct techniques and products – the immediate healing stage is crucial to maintaining the quality of your tattoo. Check out our blog for more details.

Fineline tattoos can often need touch-ups. The first touch-up is usually included in the initial tattoo price unless stated otherwise.

Do you offer gift vouchers?
Yes, we do. They can be to any amount and are valid for a year. You can either pop by the studio to pick one up or we can email them out for you to print off at home & pay via PayPal or bank transfer. 

How do I book for a piercing service?
You can book yourself in online using Booksy, where you’ll find all the piercing related pricing & information. If you head over to our social media pages & website, you can also find the link there. If you have any trouble with this, please message us and we can help from here.