Frequently Asked Questions
Age Limits & I.D
Tattooing minimum age 18 years old. (with ID)
Body piercing minimum age 16 years old (with ID)
Intimate piercings micro dermals (dermal anchors) & female nipple mimimum age 18 years old (with ID)
Ear lobe & nostril minimum age 14 years old with parent present.
Accepted Forms of I.D
Accepted I.D must be photo I.D and include date of birth or age and includes:
Passport, Driving Licence, 16+ Oyster photocard, 18+ Oyster photocard, NUS card. Citizen Card all other I.D please call to verify.
PLEASE DON'T BE OFFENDED WHEN WE ASK FOR VALID I.D
Q. How much does a tattoo cost?
A. Tattoo starting price is £30.
Q. What if my tattoo needs re-touching?
A. If you need to have a tattoo re-touched it is free by the same artist within one calendar month, providing you have followed our aftercare instructions.
Q.I am 17 can I get a tattoo with parental consent?
A. No even with parental consent it is against the law to tattoo anyone under 18. (Tattooing of minors act 1969).
Q. Do I need an appointment?
A. No you can just come to the studio during opening hours. We do walk-ins 7 days a week on a first come first serve basis. If you prefer an appointment we do also take bookings 7 days a week.
Q. Are you Health Dept. Registered?
A. Yes we are registered and a copy of our license can be viewed in the studio, or you can call Wandsworth Council on 0208 871 8585 to check our registration.
Q. How do I know the equipment is clean and safe?
A. All needles are single use, and disposed of once used. We have a high quality vacum autoclave in the studio similar to those used in hospitals.
Q. Can I bring my own design?
A. Yes you are very welcome to bring your own design for us to work from.
Q. Can you make an original design for me?
A. Yes, we love drawing up original artwork. This does require a £20 deposit which is deductable from your final tattoo price.
Q.Can I email a design to you?
A. Yes, just email your design to info@barrylouvaine.com
Q.Do you do custom work and portraits?
A.Yes examples of our work can be viewed on our tattoo photo gallery.
Q. Can you fix up old tattoos?
A. Yes we can rework old tattoos to make them look vibrant again.
Q. I can't make it during opening times because of work do you earlier/later appoointments?
A. Yes we can make appointments outside our normal opening hours but we do require a £20 deposit. The deposit is deducted from the price of your tattoo. We require 24 hours notice for cancellation of bookings outside normal hours. If we have made a custom design for you deposits are non-refundable.
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