Cancellation & Deposit policy 

Deposit Breakdown

To secure your appointment, a non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Please note: No matter the tier, 100% of your deposit goes directly toward your project and will be deducted from the final price of your session (or the final session of a multi-session project).

 • Standard Session: £100

For regular, single-session bookings.

 • Multi-Session & Consecutive Days: £250

For larger projects spanning multiple sessions or back-to-back days.

Rescheduling:

You may reschedule twice using the same deposit, provided you give the required notice for your booking tier:

•  Standard Sessions: At least 72 hours’ (3 days) notice.

•  Multi-Session & Consecutive Days: At least 7 days’ notice.

If a third reschedule is needed (even with plenty of notice), a new deposit will be required. If you need to change your appointment again after that, a 50% deposit of the estimated quote will be required to continue booking.

No-Shows & Same-Day Cancellations

I understand that life happens, but last-minute cancellations deeply impact my schedule and income. Repeated reschedules or late cancellations are a loss of time and income that I can’t recover. These boundaries are here to protect both your spot and my ability to run a sustainable business.

In the event of a no-show or a same-day cancellation, the following terms apply if you wish to remain on my active client list and book future appointments:

• Re-booking Fee:

You will be required to pay 50% of the missed session's estimated price before any new dates can be scheduled and a new deposit can be accepted. 

 

• Roster Discretion:

Please note that I reserve the right to decline future bookings entirely, or require 100% full prepayment upfront for any future sessions following a late cancellation or no-show.

Thank you for respecting my time, my craft, and the commitment I make to your project.

Why Deposits Are Non-Refundable

All deposits are strictly non-refundable.

This is because a deposit secures your place in my calendar, which means I reserve that time specifically for you, often turning away other requests for the same date. If you cancel, that time is unlikely to be rebooked at short notice, resulting in lost income and prep time.

The deposit also covers the behind-the-scenes work I do for your tattoo, including design prep, emails, admin, and holding your spot in my booking system. Even if your plans change, the time and energy already invested can’t be undone, so I really appreciate your understanding and respect for this policy.

Cancellations by the Artist

In the rare event that I must cancel or reschedule your appointment for my own reasons (such as illness or an emergency), your deposit will be fully transferred to our new date. If we are unable to find a suitable alternative date, this is the only circumstance under which your deposit will be fully refunded.

Important: Rescheduling Without a New Date

If you reschedule your appointment, you must confirm a new date during our email exchange.

If no new date is chosen, it will be treated as a cancellation, and your deposit will be lost.

Please don’t leave it open-ended, it’s always best to get something in the calendar right away to avoid disappointment.

Thank you for your understanding, and for respecting this part of the process. I’m so grateful to be trusted with your tattoo and can’t wait to work with you!