2022 UPDATE:
TATTOO BOOKINGS:
Due to health reasons Nicola is currently taking a break from tattooing
(this includes all custom and pre-drawn tattoo work).
An update will be published for around November time.
In the meantime visit the new Art section for the latest artworks by Nicola.
CUSTOM TATTOOING - NICOLA KING
Nicola is a private tattooist and is booked by appointment only.
MY STYLE....
Nicola specialises in intricate decorative-pattern-ornamental styles taking inspiration from Henna/Mehndi traditions. Her work also includes Mandalas, Floral/Nature, Polynesian, Dotwork and a bit of DISNEY!
THE DESIGNS...
If you would like a tattoo from Nicola there are three options:
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Custom Tattoos: Submit your specific custom tattoo request via the online booking form. Spaces are limited and only bookable for the next 3 months ahead. All Custom tattoos are tailored to your design specifications, one-off designs, never repeated, and created in my own style of work.
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NK Designs: A selection of pre-drawn tattoo designs available by Nicola. These designs are one-offs - non-customisable - so what you see is what you get (please do not ask me to add names/D.O.B's, I'm allergic to these requests)... available for most body areas unless specifically stated. Please view the available artworks here...
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Drop-in Flash Day: Choose from a selection smaller/dinky designs created by Nicola and only available during drop-in Flash Day - usually held bi-monthly on the last Saturday of the month. These designs are small (1-2hours), repeatable, and customisable (within reason - open to mix 'n match), You are also welcome to pop in and visit to view other available NK Designs and Drop-in Flash day designs or chat about a custom tattoo - no pressure to get tattoo'ed! More details about the drop in Falsh days when Nicola is back to tattooing full time.
HOW I WORK BEST...
The best tattoo work I ever get to create are the ones where I am given the most creative freedom for your request. A degree of 'letting go' and trusting your tattooist ensures the best possible work. I am very happy to work with you to create the perfect design and I am never offended if you suggest alterations to your design, however, if your vision is not combining with mine, it's not the end of the world, it just means your ideas will be better suited to another artist. This is all discussed during the booking of your tattoo, but the more free reign I have with the design the better the work will be.
FREESTYLING...
I provide a sketch of your tattoo the morning of your appointment (and not any time before)... I appreciate this may sound risky, but I do provide a comprehensive consultation process to understand your full tattoo requirements. The sketches I provide are just that - sketches! I work best with a lose design, and more often than not, I freestyle most of the drawing directly onto the skin with pen, this enables the design to flow elegantly with the body shape and personality of each client. I only begin tattooing when we are both 100% happy with the design and placement.
Tattoo Aftercare
So the uncomfortable, albeit painful, tattoo artwork is now complete and you have a beautiful new tattoo - but, the tattoo process doesn't stop there! Aftercare for your tattoo is a VERY IMPORTANT stage of the tattooing process and is necessary for optimum healing. Once you leave the studio it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to care for your tattoo.
Here are some recommended guidelines on how to care for your new tattoo..... TATTOO AFTERCARE
Pricing Guide
All custom tattoo work is designed specifically to your tattoo requirements.
Hourly Rate: £120
Day Rate: £520 (4-6 hours of tattoo time)
As a rough guide, a hand sized design is typically a day session.
Please note: only the tattooing time is charged for. All design work, drawing preparations and freehand drawings are carried out in Nicola's own time therefore the cost is included in the price and reflects this commitment to you.
Deposit: £100 non-refundable.
Please ensure you are 100% committed before booking your tattoo. I will only allow one reschedule appointment, anything after that and a new deposit will be required.
Discounted Larger Designs:
Larger Designs are discounted due to the number of sessions required to complete the work - to a high standard! Full sleeves and Back pieces will take several session and can take over a year to complete. Please ensure you are committed to completing a large scale design and have budgeted accordingly before booking. The price and number of sessions will vary according to the size/complexity/detail/colour of the overall design, as a rough guide, anything hand-size is approximately a day session.
Cover Ups / Fix Up Jobs!
I do not offer coverup work or re-work/fix up to existing tattoos.
I prefer to work with a blank canvas and do not particularly enjoy re-working other tattooists creations. I am happy to consider gap filler tattoos or freshening up older tattoos - please do get in touch for more advice.
If you are considering a coverup, my first recommendation would be to invest in laser removal. Some tattoos may only need lightening a few shades for me to be able to re-work a more desirable design over the top. Please do enquire if you would like more advice on this with regards to your tattoo.
Tattoo Removal
I can highly recommend a local salon who provide exemplary tattoo laser removal. LA Perfection based in Witney, Oxfordshire, have the most advanced tattoo removal system for removing all tattoo colours and are the only clinic within a 70 mile radius with a laser that can remove all tattoo colours.
http://www.laperfection.co.uk/treatments/tattoo-removal/
Please contact Lydsey at LA Perfection for more details, or follow Lyndsey's Instagram account for the latest offers.