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Welcome to Voodoo Tattoo

Voodoo Tattoo is a state of the art studio situated in the heart of Preston city centre. Health authority registered and designed with the clients comfort paramount. The studio was conceived with a view to separating Voodoo from the traditional parlour image associated with some older studios, which can be off putting to some clients. T

he waiting/viewing area is clean, relaxed and opulent, planned to put the client at ease and to offer a tranquil atmosphere to browse and wait. With a plethora of literature and media to help in choosing a suitable design.

The work station is clean and sterile and laid out in a manner so as not to intimidate. Every tattoo is created with new sterile needles which are single use and disposed of after each client, the studio has a modern autoclave (steriliser) complete with certificate for the clients to scrutinise if they wish. The studio considers the clients health as paramount.
The studio is a registered stockist of Total Tattoo magazine
A tried and tested Pain relief is also available if the client request it.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD.
This is not the studios choice, but a law, the tattooing of minors act, 1969, therfore we cannot tattoo anyone under that age, there is no mention of parental consent being acceptable, therfore we cannot tattoo you unless you can prove you are 18 or over. we need to see acceptable photogrphic I.D: passport, driving license etc. We cannot accept birth cerificates. Please click on the link to read the tattooing of minors act: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/RevisedStatutes/Acts/ukpga/1969/cukpga_19690024_en_1

Does it Hurt

Getting tattooed is sometimes painful. This depends on each individual, and the size and location of the tattoo.

A positive approach to the tattoo will help hugely. The first few minutes of any tattoo is normally a little sore, however this soon subsides.
We wouldn't recommend that you take any form of pain relief (paracetomol, anadin etc) as this will cause excessive bleeding which isn't condusive to a well healed tattoo. The body secretes its own painkiller called endorphines, which kicks in during the shading process, and the area will go numb.

The pain of laser tattoo removal is similar to that of a tattoo being applied. Again, this depends on the size, location, etc of the tattoo.

Application

Tattoos are created by putting coloured pigment into the dermis (live skin). This creates a hot sensation during the application and for a few hours afterward the immediate area can feel hot as the skin recovers. The needles used are of various sizes and types, the tattoo artist will chose specific needles for each individual tattoo. These are disposed of after EVERY tattoo.

So, applying a tattoo properly takes much more than just the ability to draw or paint. A professional tattooist has to primarily be an artist, however they are also technicians and craftsmen. All top quality tattoo artist have been apprenticed and are skilled practioners. There are amatuers based at home; these are not registered and your health is at risk if you utilize there abilities.