Everything you need to know

FAQ

Booking, pricing, age, healing — the questions we get asked most, answered straight.

General

Do I need to book or can I walk in?

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Both. Walk in when we're open and we'll fit you in if we can — but booking online guarantees your slot, especially for tattoos and busy weekends.

Where are you?

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13A Stoke Newington Road, London N16 8BH. We're open Monday to Saturday, 12:00–19:00, closed Sundays.

What payment do you take?

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Card and cash in studio. Tattoo bookings reserve a consultation first; any deposit is taken after Albert confirms your design and comes off the final price.

How old do I have to be?

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18+ for tattoos and most piercings, with valid photo ID. No ID, no service — no exceptions.

Tattoos

Do I pay the full price when I book?

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No. Booking online reserves a consultation slot. Albert reviews your idea, photos and chosen areas, then confirms the real design, duration and final quote. Any deposit is taken after that and comes off your tattoo price.

The price and time on the body map — are they final?

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They're an estimate only. The figures are starting points per area; your actual quote depends on detail, size, style and placement, confirmed after Albert reviews your form.

Can I book several body areas at once?

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Yes — that's exactly what the body map is for. Select every area you want, and they're merged into one booking and one session so you're not juggling appointments.

Do you do cover-ups and reworks?

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Yes. Mention it in the form and upload a clear, well-lit photo of the existing tattoo so Albert can advise on what's possible.

How old do I have to be?

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18+. Please bring valid photo ID to your appointment — no ID, no tattoo, no exceptions.

How should I prepare?

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Eat beforehand, stay hydrated, wear comfortable clothing that exposes the area, and skip alcohol the night before. Full aftercare is on our Care page.

Piercings

What jewellery do you use?

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Every piercing includes basic implant-grade titanium — the safest standard for fresh piercings. You can upgrade to solid gold or premium titanium if you'd like.

Does it hurt?

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Most piercings are a quick, sharp pinch over in seconds. Albert talks you through every step and places each piercing precisely for the best heal.

How old do I need to be?

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18+ for most piercings, with valid photo ID. Some services may have additional requirements — just ask.

How long until it heals?

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It varies by placement — lobes a few weeks, cartilage and body piercings several months. Follow the aftercare on our Care page and come back if anything worries you.

Can I bring my own jewellery?

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We can fit your own jewellery once a piercing is healed (see Fitting / Removal). For fresh piercings we use our implant-grade titanium for safety.

Do you do dermals and surface piercings?

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Yes — see the Surface & Dermal category. Removal is also available if you need it.

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Still got a question?

Drop us a message on Instagram or give the studio a call — we're happy to help before you book.