Please reach us at goldkeystattoo@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Our artists manage their own bookings individually. In order to make an enquiry/booking you will need to contact your chosen artist directly.
Please visit their respective page on our “Artists” section where you can locate their social media and message them. When you message them please include your ideas, any reference photos, size in cm, where on your body you'd like it and anything else that you think is important to know.
You can also come in to the studio in person.
You must be at least 18 years old to get a tattoo at Gold Keys Tattoo.
If you are under 18, you cannot get tattooed by law, even with parental consent.
You will need to bring photo ID to your appointment so please come prepared.
Yes, all of our artists require you to put down a deposit in order to get booked in for a tattoo. Deposit costs can vary depending on the length of the tattoo appointment and the final cost of your tattoo, so please ask your artist directly how much you need to put down.
Deposits are non-refundable but your appointment may be rescheduled at the artists' discretion.
Gold Keys Tattoo prefers cash so please come prepared.
Gold Keys Tattoo has a minimum charge of £60.
Yes, but it probably won’t be as bad as you think! Some areas are more painful than others, but our artists will do everything they can to make you as comfortable as possible and give you breaks during your tattoo if you need them.
Artists will show you the design on the day of your appointment but don't worry, if there are any changes we can do this for you on the day before your tattoo.
Please wear clothing which is easy to move/remove so that your artist can access the tattoo area easily. For arms, a short sleeved t-shirt or vest is perfect. For shoulders/neck, a strapless top works well. For legs, you can wear shorts or loose trousers/a skirt which can be rolled up. For chest/torso/sternum, you can wear a loose button-up shirt which can be unbuttoned/moved to allow access to the tattoo area. For a back piece, you can wear an unbuttoned shirt back to front. We have nipple covers and room divider screens available in the studio, so please let your artist know if you would feel more comfortable using them. If you’re not sure what to wear to your appointment, please ask your artist for advice.
Yes, but they may not be able to come into the treatment area as our studio is quite compact. This is dependant on artist discretion.
Please ask your artist directly if they are comfortable with you using numbing cream before your tattoo. Some areas are not suitable for numbing and some numbing creams are more effective than others, so please make sure you discuss this with your artist beforehand.
Yes, some of our artists will happily cover old tattoos, provided they think that the new design will work and that the cover-up is achievable. Please contact your chosen artist directly and send them photos of the tattoo you want covered so that they can advise you. If the existing tattoo is very dark or large, they may suggest that you get some sessions of laser removal to achieve a better result.
Yes, most of our artists will happily tattoo over scars as long as they are fully healed and at least two years old. Please contact your chosen artist directly and be aware that they may need to see the scar(s) either in a photo or in person before they are able to confirm whether they can be tattooed over.
Yes, all of our artists can and will tattoo any and all skin tones.
Your artist will advise you on any specific aftercare information after your appointment. Our general aftercare form can be found here.