I work from my home studio based in Abertillery, South Wales!

You must be 18 & over to get a tattoo!

Unfortunately not! I accept cash or bank transfer only.

You can, but as i work from a home studio, you can only bring one additional person to your appointment. No children are permitted during tattoo sessions.

All tattoos hurt a little bit, and some areas are more painful than others, but fine line tattoos are quite bearable due to the smaller needles that are used. if you’re a little anxious about getting a tattoo, you could always take a painkiller such as paracetomol before coming in to help take the edge off.

you can, however some numbing creams can restrict the ink from entering the skin properly, and can also make the tattoo feel more sore when the numbing wears off. It’s ok to use for little tattoos, but I wouldn’t advise for larger scale.

generally speaking, a tattoo can heal within three weeks, however i would not recommend getting a top up, if needed, until after five weeks. this allows the skin to fully heal over the tattoo. during the healing process your tattoo will go through different stages, all of which will be explained to you at your appointment. an aftercare sheet/email will also be provided.

No, you will need to wait until after you’ve given birth/stopped breastfeeding to get a tattoo with me.

It is possible to tattoo over scars, however this will greatly depend on certain factors such as the texture of your scar, and how long its been healed for. I would recommend a consultation beforehand to discuss your options.

As i only use small needles and mainly focus on finer lines, its not always possible for me to completely cover an older tattoo. I don’t generally do them, however every case is different and will require a consultation beforehand to discuss.

at this current point in time no, but i am working on putting together a few different course options, so keep your eyes peeled! i will announce on social media when they are ready to go so make sure you are following!

unfortunately not, i’m currently at my limit for nail clients. i will always update on my social media when spots open up.

yes! i’m the south wales educator for magpie beauty, so all nail courses available are from magpie beauty.

you need to be 16 or over to train with me.

yes! 1-2-1 training is available and tailored specifically to you. 1-2-1 is priced per hour. contact me for more info.

to book nail training with myself, simply email laura@magpiebeauty.co.uk and i will get back to you.

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