FAQs
eveything you need to know
How much does a tattoo cost?
Our prices start at £150, the price of a tattoo depends on the size, the placement, the artist and the studios’ minimum charge.
What is the least painful place to get a tattoo?
Having a small tattoo on a fleshy part of your body will hurt the least. However, you will still feel the sensation.
Do you recommend I use numbing cream?
In general, we don’t recommend this as it can impact the healing process of the tattoo.
ORIGIN AFTERCARE GUIDANCE
Please download our aftercare PDF below.
Can I drink alcohol before getting a tattoo?
No, alcohol thins your blood which would make you bleed more during your tattoo. If you bleed more during a tattoo this will thin the ink and you won’t get a good healed result.
What are contraindications for getting a tattoo?
If you have any chronic skin disorders, getting a tattoo might result in a flare up in that area and will affect the look of the tattoo and cause extreme discomfort to the skin.
If you are pregnant or breast feeding, we advise you wait until you have finished breast feeding and or have given birth. Hormones can impact how well a tattoo heals and there haven’t been any studies that suggest the baby or the milk is not impacted from the introduction of ink into your skin.
If you have a blood clotting disorder, take medication for blood thinning and or have a congenital heart disorder we recommend you seek advice from your GP.
It is always best to declare a medical condition with us so we can advise further.
Can you tattoo over a mole?
We would strongly advise against this; you need to monitor moles or lesions to ensure they do not change shape or size. If you want a tattoo to cover up moles, we advise you see a Dermatologist who will be able to remove them for you. Alternatively you can have a tattoo around the mole.
How do I deal with the pain of a tattoo?
There is no easy way you just have to suck it up and stay still whilst the Artist is working on your tattoo.
You can chat, listen to a podcast or music, watch something on your phone, count down basically something to distract if you find the sensation provides you with discomfort.
Please refer to our What to expect PDF below for more info.
WHAT IF I NEED A TOUCH UP
If you had your tattoo done at Origin, we include the first touch up providing it is done within a 6 month period from having the original work done. We recommend waiting at least 6 weeks for the area to heal completely first.
Do I have to pay a deposit?
We request a deposit in order to secure any tattoo booking.
Our deposits are non-refundable and are deducted from the total cost of the cost of the tattoo.
Please refer to our booking guidance PDF below for more info.
Do you have a cancellation policy?
Yes, we require 48 hours’ notice to reschedule or cancel an appointment. Not attending an appointment or a late cancelling can result in your deposit not being carried over to a new booking.
Our Timely system will send out email/SMS reminders of any appointments that have been booked.
Is there a cost for a consultation?
No, our consultations are free of charge and can be anything from a 5–15-minute chat.
We prefer face to face consultations as we believe they are the clearest form of communication and the Artist can make clear notes on the requirements.
Do you have a complaints procedure?
We aim to acknowledge you within 48 hours of notifying us of a complaint.
We may require some time to look into the matter in depth but aim to send you a response within 10 working days of you bringing this to our attention.
You can email our Operations Manager at admin@origintattoolondon.com
call us on 0203 795 3831
Write to us at: 41 Snowsfields, London, SE1 3SU
What if I change my mind?
If you have doubts and are not a 100% sure you want to go ahead with the tattoo, please let us know. We want you to be happy and not to regret having a tattoo done for whatever reason.