Tattoos are something that you either love or hate. If you are lover then chances are that after getting your first it become a bit of an obsession. With so many stores lining the streets it can be hard to resist a design when you get paid. But let's say that you are new in London and are in search of a tattoo artist Kingston London that you can rely on for all your new inks. Where do you start your search.

Once you have a tattoo you are more or less stuck with it for life. If you don't like it then laser treatments and cover-ups are the only option. So instead of trying to find somewhere to cover up what went wrong let's concentrate on finding the best studio for your next design.

Like shopping for anything nowadays, your search will start online. Living in London however you will find that there are dozens of studios to choose from. Most will have an online presence and a quick look at their reviews can lead you in the right direction. Check out Google reviews too. This are real and negative reviews cannot be removed.

If a studio only has positive reviews on social pages it could be because it is truly an excellent option, or it could be because negative comments removed. So asides looking at the pictures of their work you should go and take a look for yourself. This also gives you the chance to find out if they offer the exact service you are after or not. A chat with the owner will allow you decide if you will entrust the studio or not.

Ask the owner as many questions as you possible can before you decide on a shop that you'll use and allow a stranger to ink your body. Some popular questions are whether or not you can bring your own designs or if you have to stick to choosing from their catalogue. When you want a bespoke design commissioned for you it will cost more than a standard service, but it really should be worth the money that you end up spending.

Whilst at the studio you are thinking of using, check out their certifications as well as the standard of health and hygiene. All people who work there should be fully qualified and certificates should be on display. The more time you spend chatting to the owner, the more comfortable you will feel.

Avoid arranging a visit, and just turn up while works are in progress. This way you'll know what things are really like, and you may even be able to see the owner as he works.

Kingston London has dozens of places for your next body art. So start your search online today and find somewhere that you'll be truly happy with. Friends in the area may also be able to advise you on studios to use and others to avoid.