Body Art's  frequently asked questions

Q. Are you licensed to tattoo?

A . Yes, each artist is fully licensed and the studio was the first to be licensed by Tunbridge Wells borough council, when Tunbridge Wells borough council started licensing tattooing in 1985.

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Q. I have never been tattooed before does it hurt?

A . Yes, it does! But of course it is bearable otherwise nobody would come back!

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Q. This is my first tattoo, can you put my mind at rest on the hygiene side of tattooing?

A . Yes, all materials we use for each client is fully disposable and taken away by a licensed clinical waste carrier.

We take health and safety and cross contamination very seriously and are always happy to answer any questions or go over any hygiene procedures with you.

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Q. Will I be getting tattooed in the same room as other people?

A. No, our work areas are in separate rooms for when privacy is required.

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Q. Do you do custom work?

A . Yes, we most certainly do, nearly all of our work is custom. We can alter any designs or come up with something from scratch just from an idea.

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Q. Do I need an appointment?

A . Yes. All consultations are either over email/Body Art Tattoo Facebook messenger or using those platforms to arrange a consultation at the studio. All consultations are free and no obligation but a deposit is required for all bookings which gets deducted on the day or final day of your appointment(s).

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Q. What happens if I can't make my appointment and need to reschedule?

A . All deposits are non refundable, if you need to reschedule then please give us at least 48 hours notice to save your deposit. You can reschedule up to 3 times without losing your deposit.

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Q. Do you charge by the hour?

A . No, we don't charge by the hour we charge by the piece, for sleeve or larger work we'd quote an accurate amount of sessions at a fixed price per session.

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Q. Do you accept cards?

A . Sorry, we only accept cash.

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Q. Can you cover over older tattoos?

A . In rare circumstances we can cover but the majority we turn away, if we do take on a cover job it's usually after laser removal treatment.

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Q. I'm under the age of 18 can I get a tattoo with parent consent?

A . No, it is the law that you have to be 18 to be tattooed, for ID we only accept a driving license (or provisional) or a passport.

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Q. Can I park near the shop?

A . Yes, there is a car park with the first 2 hours free opposite in Yew Tree Road (see the map on our Contact page) or alternatively there is unrestricted parking in the surrounding streets.

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Q. Can I bring my children while I'm waiting to be tattooed?

A . Sorry, no children, babies or pushchairs anywhere in the studio.

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Q. Do you tattoo everywhere on the body?

A . Generally we don't tattoo the hands, neck, head or face unless you are heavily tattooed.

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If there is anything we have missed please drop us a message or call the studio and we'll be pleased to help.

01892524704