BEFORE FILLING THE BOOKING FORM: (Please watch my how to prepare for your tattoo video in the tab above.)
Be 100% sure that you want a tattoo. It’s going to be there for a long time, if you are 100% about getting a tattoo and 100% about what you want it makes the whole process a lot easier!

DO YOU DO COVER UPS?
No, I specialise in fine lines and dots, they don’t really cover up anything.

DO YOU DO FINGER TATTOOS?
Nope, soz.

CAN I GET TATTOOED WHILST ON ANTIBIOTICS?
No. Your body is fighting an infection so can’t handle a tattoo. The antibiotics will push out / reject the ink of the tattoo.

HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?
Please fill out the booking request form in the top right corner. SIGN UP TO MY NEWSLETTER TO FIND OUT WHEN IT GOES LIVE.
After you have sent this, please send a follow up email with any images you have, failure to do so may affect your response. Please read through the Tattoo consent form and aftercare advice. These will be sent to you with your confirmation email.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I’VE SENT THE BOOKING FORM?
Please be patient in waiting for a response. I get sent a lot of emails.
Expect up to 2 weeks for a reply.
I will send you some dates to choose from for your tattoo and a free consultation the week before if one is required.

WHEN WILL I SEE MY DESIGN?
I draw my designs on the Monday of the week you are booked in for. I will send them by 9pm unless it is a tattoo which doesn’t need to be designed (pet portraits, small tattoos, images based on photographs).

DO YOU DO TOUCH UPS?
Yes, if it is a tattoo that I have done. You will need to wait until your tattoo is FULLY healed, 3/4 weeks before doing a touch up.
PLEASE DO NOT WAIT 6+ MONTHS FOR YOUR TOUCH UP

DO YOU HAVE A CANCELLATION LIST?
No, I post all of my cancellations on Instagram and Facebook, the first one to respond gets the spot, so follow me and turn on your notifications! Instagram: @jochastney.tattoo Facebook: Jo Chastney Artist

WHERE ARE YOU BASED?
A private studio inside the loft of Bad Hand Roastery in the Triangle in Bournemouth town centre. You will get directions once you have booked in.

HOW MUCH WILL MY TATTOO COST?
The minimum charge is £80 for tattoos under 30 minutes. From January 2022 my rate is £100 per hour/ £500 for a day session. You are charged for the time in the studio.

WHAT PRODUCTS DO YOU USE?
I use vegan inks and limit plastic use where safe and possible. I use a new product from Eco Tattoo supplies that is biodegradable, eco friendly and sustainable.

CAN I BRING MY IPAD/ HEADPHONES?
Yes. I’m not a massive talker especially with some of the more complex designs / straight lines etc. Please feel free to bring in a book, magazine or iPad and watch a film / football / Netflix etc.

DO YOU NEED A DEPOSIT?
I need a deposit for all appointments. Either £50 or £100, this is NON Refundable, so make sure you’re 100% sure BEFORE booking in. You can reschedule your appointment once if you give me at least 72 hours notice. If you’re more than 20 minutes late to your appointment you lose it and your deposit.

WHAT NOT TO DO…
Turn up late, I will allow 20 minutes then you lose your deposit and appointment.
Be drunk / be on drugs.
Bring children, dogs, cats, spiders, snakes etc.
Bring 5 mates, you can bring one friend or family member to hold your hand, the studio gets busy and we all want a seat.
Send me 500 emails.

TO DO…
Have breakfast.
Bring a sugary snack and a drink.
Bring your filled out consent form.
Be 100% stoked on getting your tattoo!
Read the aftercare advice.
Eat a nice healthy meal afterwards, your body needs to heal, this will help.
Bring me a present :)