Book a Tattoo or Piercing | Tattoos By Charlene
Book Your Tattoo or Piercing
Ready to book with Tattoos By Charlene? We offer custom tattoos, cover-ups and touch-ups, professional body piercings, temporary Jagua tattoos, and selected mobile and event services in Johannesburg, South Africa.
For the quickest response, please enquire via WhatsApp. Send us the details below so we can help with pricing, suitability and availability.
For Tattoo Enquiries
Please include as much of the following as possible:
- Reference or inspiration images (if you have them)
- Approximate size in centimetres
- Placement on your body
- Black and grey or colour
- Any personal changes or customisations you have in mind
- Whether you prefer East Studio (Bertrams), South Studio (Crown Gardens), or a house call (subject to location and suitability)
- Your preferred date and time
Cover-ups and transformations: Please include clear, well-lit photographs of the existing tattoo and explain what you hope to achieve. Final suitability and pricing depend on the existing tattoo and the proposed design.
For Piercing Enquiries
Please tell us which piercing or piercings you are interested in, how many you would like, your preferred studio and appointment time, and whether you are considering a jewellery upgrade. Placement, anatomy and jewellery suitability are assessed by the piercer.
Booking Process
- Send your enquiry: Share the details relevant to your tattoo or piercing.
- Discuss your quote: We will clarify the design or service, placement, approximate size and any other details needed to quote appropriately.
- Arrange your booking payment: A 50% non-refundable deposit is generally required to secure an appointment, subject to the booking terms and applicable legal rights. The required payment must reflect before your booking is treated as secured.
- Receive confirmation: Your appointment is only secured once the required payment has been received and Tattoos By Charlene has officially confirmed the booking. A quote or payment request alone does not reserve a time.
- Complete consent and prepare: Complete the required client consent process and follow any preparation instructions before your appointment.
Studios & Mobile Services
- East Studio: Bertrams, Johannesburg.
- South Studio: Crown Gardens, Johannesburg South.
- Mobile services: House calls and events may be available by prior arrangement. Travel fees and service suitability depend on the location and requirements.
Appointments are recommended. Walk-ins may only be accommodated when availability allows; please enquire first to avoid disappointment.
Important Information
- Required consent, age and identification requirements must be met before a procedure begins. A parent or guardian must be involved where required by applicable rules.
- Deposits and cancellations are subject to the booking terms and applicable legal rights. Please provide at least 24 hours' notice if you need to discuss changing an appointment.
- Design work may require a separate design fee, which must be paid before design work begins when applicable.
- Quotes depend on the design or service, size, placement, detail, colour and time required. A final quote may require additional information or an assessment.
- Please discuss numbing products with us before your appointment; do not apply them unless instructed.
Not sure what to book? That's absolutely fine—send us your idea or question and we'll guide you through the next steps.