Self expression tattoos in London

“I am over the moon with my tattoo- it really is beautiful. The artist is extremely talented, I gave him a vague idea and he came up with a stunning design. The people in the shop are all lovely and the studio is clean and bright. It was my first tattoo, I was very nervous but made to feel at ease. I'm extremely grateful- it couldn't have gone better :)”

“My husband Kyle and I went to Paul for tattoos to commemorate our trip. Paul was very responsive and created beautiful tattoos based off of what we wanted. Very happy with how both of them turned out! Also great chatting with Paul about all of his travels!”

“I recently got an Egyptian design tattooed by Adie at Renaissance Tattoo and I honestly couldn’t be more impressed. From the moment I walked into the studio, it was clear I was in good hands. The space is spotless, calm, and welcoming—everything feels very professional yet personal. Adie took the time to truly listen to what I wanted. He didn’t just copy a reference image; he asked great questions about which symbols meant the most, how bold I wanted the shading, how fine the lines should be, what kind of style (realism, black & grey, etc.) I was leaning toward. He sketched with precision, explained the process and what to expect from healing, and made me feel confident every step of the way. When it came to the tattooing itself, I was amazed. The detail in the Egyptian motifs was immaculate. The black & grey work is smooth; contrast is strong but tasteful; every line is sharp, every curve intentional. During long stretches, he checked I was okay, let me take breaks when needed, kept the atmosphere relaxed (some good music, friendly chat), which helped more than I expected. What really stands out about Adie is not just his technical skill, but his intelligence and deep respect for what he’s creating. He clearly has a strong background—not just in art, but in understanding the meaning behind the imagery. I learned about his interest in Egyptology and theology during our consultation, and it made me trust that the symbols I’d chosen would be treated with care. Aftercare advice was excellent. He explained what to do (and what not to do), how the ink might settle or fade, how certain quirks are natural, etc. Now that the tattoo is healing, it looks even better than I expected—crisp, beautifully saturated, and still holding up strong. Overall, Adie at Renaissance Tattoo is outstanding. If you want an artist who is not only tremendously talented, but also intelligent, committed, communicative, and someone who cares about both the design and your comfort, you’ll be hard pressed to do better. I absolutely love my Egyptian design, and I can’t wait to go back for more. Highly, highly recommend.”

“Very clean & hygienic tattoo shop. Really happy with my latest with Matt. Have had all my tattoos done here and will continue coming back as planning full arm. Defo recommend this place.”

“I had my piercing changed to a hoop and Gemma was such a lovely lady she is very good with people and I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.”

“Absolutely can't thank them enough. They made me feel comfortable and relaxed. I wanted a tattoo of my little doggy who passed away over four and a half years ago. She was with me for over 16 years and I wanted to do her justice. Rick Moreno is an exceptional artist and I am so proud of my new tattoo. Thank you so much.”

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“I had my helix pierced last month and this is the best studio I’ve been to. The staff are extremely professional, very friendly, and gave great advice. They didn’t rush the process at all and took their time to make sure everything was perfect. The studio was extremely clean — a true hidden gem in Shepherd’s Bush. Highly recommended!”

“There is 2 great tattoo artist here now the lady have left still good tattoo artist they also done my wife's tattoo really good will only go there for my tattoos had few new tattoos there so good there had one on neck one on arm will never go anywhere else”

“I’ve had both piercing and tattoos here, I 100% recommend. My tattoos are lovely I love them, best I’ve ever had done. And my piercing is fab, so much care was taken to make sure it was in the centre and I felt comfortable. Extremely professional and relaxed environment! Love it, will be returning for all future tattoos and piercings.”

“Myself & my sister had a very good experience at sons of ink. Abbie was efficenct from my intial enquiry through to the excellent tattoos she gave us both. We Will be back”

“I had an amazing experience with Valentina! She provides great service and is incredibly thorough with her work. Her attention to detail is outstanding, and she always made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire process. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and caring tattoo artist! A big thank you to Saskia as well for her quick responses over email and for making sure there was availability that suited me. Highly recommend them both — such a professional and friendly team”

“I went on monday to get a navel piercing and Rick was the best! He explained to me everything that he was going to do, he kept everything clean and sterilized and he even showed me that the needle and the plank were closed before using them. He was so so nice and it’s clear that he’s a professional. I’m so happy with my experience there, I definitely recommend it and I would come back if I weren’t from Spain.”

“Honestly I'm so over the moon with my tattoo. It was my first tattoo and wow Mark was a good laugh and made me feel so comfortable and the pain wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. He was very gentle and we finished before my time. You can see his stamp in this. I see the fuss behind tattoo. Already want another. Recommend recommend.”

“Yesterday I got my second tattoo @ I Hate Tattoos. So so so happy with the result, the staff was reaaaally kind and nice. True angels. Will definitely come back next time I need to get a tattoo in London!”

“brilliant service, loved how flexible the tattoo process was;- from consult to the needling session itself. great value for money, clean studio and a great chat. a real pleasure, tysm!”

“I was recommended Blizzard by a neighbour to get my first tattoo. I made a consultantation with Geoff and told me an estimate for my design. I didn't book in straight away because I was looking at other studios. As Blizzard was local and offered the best price for what I wanted done, I booked my appointment and contacted Geoff about my design, and he even accommodated some changes I made to my design in the weeks leading up to my appointment. Blizzard is a small business, but the studio is clean and well maintained, and Geoff has a very professional demeanor and really put me at my ease when setting up for my tattoo - even giving me a choice of sizes for my design and helping me fit the final transfer.”

“It had been 20 years since my last tattoo so was pretty apprehensive about venturing into a large colour piece on my arm. However I couldn’t have picked a better artist or studio. Between Alex’s design and a few ideas of my own we managed to agree on a full colour sleeve. I am sooooo happy with the end result. Alex is a very talented artist and just as important I found the studio a really friendly place to visit. After my initial nerves I always looked forward to the next session and seeing everyone at the studio. Catching up with Alex each time was always great. I would recommend Alex and the studio!”

“Took my younger sibling to get his first piercings (Double lobes) and to get a helix for myself. The friendliest of staff and the shops atmosphere is lovely. Their attention to detail and hygiene was amazing. I never write reviews but on behalf of the both of us, we adored it. Definitely going to be returning ♥”

“Super great experience. Vicky was such a pleasure to be tattooed by. Really welcoming, gentle, accommodating and just in general, lovely company. My little tattoos are also perfectly clean. In the words of that deep voiced robot man; I’ll be back.”

“This place was fantastic! The tattooists were very friendly and welcoming, gave me a great quote, was a fair price for what I was after. My sister and I both got tattoos and had a laugh while doing so. This was the best tattoo shop we could have ever walked into in London. Will be back again next time I'm in London. 10/10 would recommend!”

“A welcoming, friendly but professional service and high hygiene standards. I was made to feel at ease straight away by all the staff. I was given the time to discuss my tattoo, swapped ideas and measurements taken etc. Then within a week later, I was booked in. Cristian the tattoo artist, took the time to show me awesome ideas for my tattoo. These designs were much better than I could of thought of! He made sure it was all the right size and completely happy with all the intricate details, breaking down each bits of my tattoo. During the process he was checking I was okay as well as worked a lot of detail in a timely manner, but no means rushed. The end result is incredible, highly detailed, unique, personal and far better than I imagined! I’ll definitely be returning and having more tattoos by him. Highly recommended!”

“Got my hands tattooed today including a cover up. Very friendly team, spotless clean shop and a nice chill vibe. Will definitely be back.”

“Great tatoosist and wicked artist I highly rec this man will be going bk more to get all my work done if ur looking for a top tattoo and top artist and clean sterile work place this is your go to man well happy I chose this man”

“Took my partner there for surprise tattoo, couldn't have been more accommodating ,friendly, relaxed but fun , Vic and Co made experience great! Brilliant work ,good pricing All round great and i would definitely recommend this place .”

“5 Stars! Super friendly, great prices and all my piercings have healed beautifully. Banter is great, never gone anywhere else since I went for my first piercing in 2021. Got my eyebrow and 2nd lobes done today and the experience was just as good as any other time I've gone.”

“Beth was really friendly and knowledgeable. I had a great experience having my ears pierced by her, definitely recommend! ❤️”

“I got my first tattoo at Fudoshin studio over 10 years ago and have been going back there ever since. The Fudoshin team are consistently providing an excellent service, being friendly, respectful and professional. The environment is clean, safe and well looked after. I've been going to Dean Middleditch for all my tattoos; he never stops impressing me with his creative and well executed designs. He always listens carefully to my ideas and brings them to life in the wonderful pieces of art on my skin which I get to love and admire every day of my life! Thank you to every single member at Fudoshin Tattoos for making me feel so welcome and for all the hard work you put in. I can't wait to come back!”

“Had a tattoo cover up on my thigh this morning by John which took around 3-3.5 hours to complete. It honestly flew by because John is incredibly friendly and its easy to find common ground with him. You can tell tattooing is second nature to him and I'm very pleased with the outcome. Will deffo be going to John for more tattoos”

“Lee has been doing this for more than 25 years and I had no idea that he was in the local area. His artwork is brilliant! He gives really good advice and his experience means he is right when discussing the choices or options. Really friendly and funny, he makes the tattooing session really pleasurable. Highly recommended!”