About Tattoos By Charlene | Johannesburg Tattoo Studio
๐ค ABOUT US
Meet the family behind Tattoos By Charlene
More than just tattoos and piercings... We're a proudly South African family business built through passion, creativity, determination and countless hours of hard work. Every tattoo, every piercing and every smile reminds us why we started this journey.
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Tattoos By Charlene is much more than a tattoo and piercing studio. It's a dream built from passion, creativity, resilience and family. Founded by Charlene and Garron, our studio was created to provide a safe, welcoming and professional environment where every client feels comfortable expressing themselves through body art. What started as one person's passion has grown into a family-run business offering professional tattoos, body piercings, temporary tattoos, glitter tattoos, event entertainment and lifestyle brands. Today we're proud to welcome clients from across South Africa and around the world.
โค๏ธ Built By Family
One of the things we're most proud of isn't just our artwork... It's our studios. Both of our studios were lovingly built using reclaimed and recycled materials by Charlene's father, mother and late uncle. Charlene and Garron also spent countless hours helping design, build, paint, restore and improve the studios. Every wall, workstation and improvement reflects years of teamwork, determination and family support. We're proud that our studios weren't simply purchased... They were built with our own hands.
๐ฉ Meet Charlene
Charlene is the owner, founder and lead tattoo artist behind Tattoos By Charlene. Tattooing has always been more than just a career. It's a passion built around helping people tell their stories through artwork they'll wear forever. Charlene specialises in:
Charlene believes every tattoo should be as unique as the person wearing it. From tiny minimalist tattoos to full sleeves and large-scale projects, every client receives the same level of attention, creativity and care.
๐ Meet Garron
Garron is an essential part of Tattoos By Charlene and works alongside Charlene as her husband, partner and senior piercist to provide professional body piercing services. His focus is on client comfort, precision and creating a relaxed environment where clients feel confident throughout their appointment. Alongside professional body piercing, Garron also works with Charlene providing:
Together, Charlene and Garron strive to make every client feel welcomed, respected and excited throughout their experience with Tattoos By Charlene.
๐จ๐ฉ๐ง Family Means Everything
Behind Tattoos By Charlene is a family built on love, creativity, resilience and hard work. Outside the studio we're proud parents to our beautiful daughter, Giavanna "Gia", who inspires everything we do. Every late night, every renovation, every tattoo, every piercing and every business we've created has one goal... To build a brighter future for our family while doing what we love. We're incredibly grateful for every client who trusts us because every booking supports not only our business, but our family and the dreams we're working towards together.
โค๏ธ A Family Built Business
When you visit Tattoos By Charlene, you're not walking into a large corporate franchise. You're supporting a proudly South African family business where every client is treated with honesty, respect and genuine appreciation. To us, clients quickly become friends, and many have become part of our extended family over the years.
๐ค Meet Our Family of Brands
Over the years our passion has grown into several unique brands, each created with the same commitment to quality, creativity and exceptional customer service.
๐ค Tattoos By Charlene
Your New Addiction
The heart of everything we do. Professional tattoos, body piercings, temporary tattoos, glitter tattoos, events and house calls. Whether you're looking for your very first tattoo, a full sleeve, professional body piercing or entertainment for your next event, we're here to help make your ideas become reality.
- โ Professional Tattoos
- โ Professional Body Piercings
- โ Fine Line Specialists
- โ Custom Designs
- โ Cover Ups
- โ Temporary Tattoos
- โ Glitter Tattoos
- โ House Calls
- โ Festivals & Events
โจ Inkspired
Luxury Fragrances & Lifestyle
Inkspired was created for clients who appreciate luxury without the luxury price tag. We offer an ever-growing collection of premium fragrances and lifestyle products inspired by some of the world's most loved designer scents. Every product is carefully selected, hand prepared and quality checked before reaching our clients.
๐ GiGi's Little Lovelies
Inspired by Gia. Made with Love.
GiGi's Little Lovelies is our daughter's brand. Named after our beautiful little girl, Giavanna ("Gia"), the brand represents everything we hope to build for her future. Our range includes handmade bath, body and gift products created with love and care for the whole family.
๐ Building Gia's Future
100% of the profits generated through GiGi's Little Lovelies are invested into Gia's future. Every purchase helps us build savings for her education, opportunities, dreams and future ambitions. When you support GiGi's Little Lovelies, you're helping us create something meaningful that one day we hope Gia will be incredibly proud of. Thank you for being part of that journey.
๐ Welcoming Clients From Around the World
Although Tattoos By Charlene is proudly based in Johannesburg, South Africa, we've had the privilege of welcoming clients from across South Africa and around the world. Whether you're visiting on holiday, travelling for business, relocating to South Africa or simply passing through Johannesburg, we'd love to be part of your journey. Our clients have trusted us to create meaningful tattoos and professional piercings that become lifelong memories of their visit.
We happily assist local & international clients with:
- โ๏ธ Tattoo & Piercing Planning Before You Travel
- ๐ป Online Consultations
- ๐จ Custom Artwork Designed Before Arrival
- ๐ Appointment Scheduling Around Your Travel Plans
- ๐ฌ WhatsApp Support Before & After Your Appointment
- ๐ฉน Healing & Aftercare Advice Even After Returning Home
- ๐ธ Future Touch-Up & Project Planning
๐ค No Matter Where You're From...
Whether you're from Johannesburg, another province or another country entirely... You'll always be welcomed like family.
๐ Our Studios
We proudly operate from two appointment-only studios in Johannesburg, giving our clients the flexibility to choose the location most convenient for them. Both studios offer the same professional service, strict hygiene standards and welcoming atmosphere.
๐ก East Studio
Bertrams, Johannesburg- ๐ค Appointment Only
- ๐ค Small Private Home Studio
- โ๏ธ Solar Powered
- ๐น 24/7 CCTV Protected
- ๐ Street Parking
- ๐ Tattoos
- ๐ Piercings
- ๐ Flexible Booking Times
- ๐จ Consultations
- ๐ข Uncapped WiFi for clients to enjoy during their visit
๐ก South Studio
Crown Gardens, Johannesburg- ๐ค Appointment Only
- ๐ค Private Home Studio
- ๐น 24/7 CCTV Protected
- ๐ Tattoos
- ๐ Piercings
- ๐จ Consultations
- ๐ Private & Secure Parking On The Property
- ๐ Flexible Booking Times
- โจ Same Professional Service
- ๐ข Uncapped WiFi for clients to enjoy during their visit
๐ House Calls
Can't come to us? We'll come to you. House Calls are available throughout Johannesburg for selected tattoos, piercings and event bookings. Perfect for:
- ๐ก Private Homes
- ๐จ Hotels
- ๐ Birthday Parties
- ๐ Weddings
- ๐ข Corporate Functions
- ๐ Festivals & Events
- ๐ Markets
Travel fees may apply depending on your location.
โญ Why Choose Tattoos By Charlene?
โ Private Appointment Studios
โ Professional Tattoos
โ Professional Body Piercings
โ Temporary & Glitter Tattoos
โ Sterile Single-Use Needles
โ High Quality Jewellery
โ Ongoing Aftercare Support
โ Custom Artwork
โ House Calls Available
โ Corporate Events
โ Solar Powered Studio
โ CCTV Protected Property
โค๏ธ Proudly Supporting Our Community
As a proudly South African small business, we believe in supporting our community wherever possible. Over the years we've proudly worked with:
- ๐ Community Events
- ๐ซ Schools
- ๐ Charity Fundraisers
- ๐ข Local Businesses
- ๐ช Festivals & Markets
- ๐ Weddings
- ๐ Birthday Celebrations
- ๐ณ๏ธ๐ LGBTQIA+ Community Events
Supporting local businesses means supporting local families, and we're incredibly grateful to every client who chooses us.
โค๏ธ Our Promise To You
Every tattoo. Every piercing. Every consultation. Every event. Every product. Every client. We promise to treat every appointment with the same level of care, professionalism and attention to detail that we would expect ourselves. Whether you're trusting us with your very first tattoo, adding another piece to your collection, celebrating a milestone with a new piercing, or inviting us to be part of your special event, we'll always strive to provide a safe, welcoming and memorable experience. Your trust means everything to us, and we're honoured every time someone chooses Tattoos By Charlene.
๐ Our Journey
๐ก The Dream Begins
A passion for creativity and body art inspires the journey that would become Tattoos By Charlene.
๐ Building Our Studios
With the help of Charlene's father, mother and late uncle, both studios were built using reclaimed and recycled materials. Charlene and Garron also worked alongside them, creating spaces we're proud to call home.
๐ Expanding Our Services
Professional body piercings, temporary tattoos, glitter tattoos, events and house calls became part of what we offer.
๐จ๐ฉ๐ง Growing Our Family
The arrival of our beautiful daughter, Gia, inspired us to dream even bigger and build businesses that would one day become part of her future.
๐ Today & Beyond
Today we're proud to welcome local and international clients, continue expanding our brands and work every day towards creating artwork, experiences and memories that last a lifetime.
Thank You โค๏ธ
Every booking, every referral, every review, every purchase and every recommendation helps our family continue doing what we love. Thank you for supporting a proudly South African family business. We're excited to welcome you into our studio.
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๐ค Tattoos By Charlene
Your New Addiction
๐ East Studio โ Bertrams, Johannesburg
๐ South Studio โ Crown Gardens, Johannesburg
๐ Professional Tattoos
๐ Professional Piercings
โจ Temporary & Glitter Tattoos
๐ Events โข House Calls โข Corporate Functions
ยฉ 2026 Tattoos By Charlene Built with passion, creativity and family.