WELCOME TO PARADISE TATTOO & PIERCING
Paradise Tattoo Studio is based in the heart of High Wycombe, a stones throw from the train station and busy town centre. We offer consultations, appointments and walk-ins for tattoos and piercings at our friendly, welcoming salon.
Paradise is home to High Wycombe legend Simon Smith who has built a team of artists that offer great service on top of beautiful artistry, along with the most popular piercer in town Kelly Allaway.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, safe space for everybody to feel comfortable to be tattooed or pierced.
Thanks for visiting our site, pop in to see us or contact us by filling out our enquiry form.
59 CASTLE STREET,
HIGH WYCOMBE,
HP13 6RN
tel: 01494 527292
OUR ARTIST
SIMON SMITH
Shop owner and tattoo artist for over 25 years, Simon has experience in every style of tattooing but loves working in black and grey realism and bio-mechanical designs. If you want crisp clean lines and impeccable shading details Simon is your man. Willing to take on projects big or small you can get in touch with him by requesting Simon on our enquiry form or email to pt59@hotmail.co.uk. Check out his portfolio on Instagram @simonparadisetattoo or via the link below
TILLY
Tilly has been at Paradise since she was 17 and has grown from a Saturday girl to become a talented resident artist. In the past five years, she has developed a delicate illustrative style with a passion for florals and animals, which shines through in her designs.
To book with her request her via our enquiry form or get in touch via her Instagram @Tillystattoos and check out her portfolio below.
SAM
Sam joined Paradise in 2022 and has become part of the furniture. She loves nostalgia, 80s and 90s cartoons, movies, and TV imagery. Her favourite thing to tattoo usually involves a splash of colour and graphic, sketchy flair but she never turns down a fine-line piece or text-based design.
Request her via our enquiry form or via her Instagram @samclaridgetattoos, and check out her portfolio below.
DANA
Dana is working to build her portfolio of delicate Japanese-inspired fine-line designs. She has a particular skill in bringing a little magic to every design she creates. She also works with clay and resin to create miniature characters that inspire her tattoo designs.
Check out her portfolio on Instagram @toktoki_tattoo below and fill out an enquiry form to book with her.
MOLLY
Molly joined the Paradise team as an apprentice back in November, and has been working on skin since Janunary 2024. As a long-time tattoo enthusiast, she is ecstatic to be doing what she loves and trying out different styles. She enjoys illustrative, fineline, dot work, ornamental and old-school.
Request her via our enquiry form or via her Instagram @MollsInk and check out her portfolio below
LEWIS
Lewis is our newest addition to the team, joining us as a junior artist. He loves art and pushing boundaries, preferring to work in figurative and detailed way. He aims to make his work visually appealing through tone, depth and detail. He loves to work in black and grey semi realism, however he is always excited to try something new.
Check out his portfolio on Instagram @Inked.Lewis below and fill out an enquiry form to book with him.
If you are interested in a tattoo, please fill out the form below with as many details as possible. Take some time to think about your design requirements, including size and placement.
We are always happy to discuss your ideas and advise on size and placement requirements, but we need a place to start, ideally in terms of style and subject matter. These details will help our artists give you an accurate quote and get you booked for an appointment.
You can request an artist if you have a preference or leave it to us to claim your project between us depending on availability, skill level and desire for the style. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
GALLERY
This is just a small collection of the pieces from our talented team of artists at Paradise Tattoo.
If you are interested in a tattoo of your own, please get in touch via our enquiry form.
KELLY BODY PIERCER
Kelly has been piercing at Paradise for 10 years and has built a solid reputation as a professional and patient piercer in the local community. A billboard for her profession, she has nearly every piercing under the sun, so she can speak from experience when it comes to taking you through your piercing appointment, aftercare, and beyond.
From nipple piercings to jewellery changes, she takes the same level of care and attention with every client, breaking out the unicorn headband especially, but not exclusively, for her junior customers.
Kelly also offers services, including tooth gems and dermal implants.
for more information about pricing and how to book an appointment, click the button below.
piercings are by appointment or walk-ins
Monday-Tuesday and Thursday - Saturday 12.30-6 pm.
VISIT THE STUDIO
PARADISE TATTOO
59 CASTLE STREET
HIGH WYCOMBE
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
HP13 6RN
TEL: 01494 527292
INSTAGRAM @Paradise.Tattoo
Facebook @Paradise Tattoo UK
Tattoo pre-appointment guidance and aftercare
Having a tattoo can be an exciting but daunting experience, but it doesn't have to be. We have some advice to help you prepare for your appointment so you know what to expect and can be well-prepared for your tattoo so you can enjoy it to the fullest.
Booking your appointment.
If you have filled in our enquiry form with all the required details, your artist will contact you to book your appointment. Ensure you have given us as many details about the design you want, the position of your tattoo on your body, and, importantly, if you have any medical conditions or concerns that might affect your appointment. You will be asked to fill out a consent form upon arrival at the studio, asking about medications and conditions. Some of these may affect the appointment's ability to go ahead, so if we know them beforehand, we can help advise and avoid any disappointment on the day.
We are not able to tattoo you if you...
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have sunburn
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are pregnant or breastfeeding
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are taking blood thinners
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are drunk or have taken illegal drugs
we also may not be able to tattoo you if you...
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Are taking antibiotics
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Have shown allergic reactions to henna or other tattoo pigment in the past
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Are taking aspirin regularly
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Suffer from hemophilia
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Have a history of epilepsy, seizures, or fainting.
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If you have fresh scarring, cuts, or injury to the area to be tattoed or near the location.
If you are worried about any of these situations, feel free to get in touch to chat with our artists about the options and how we can help you.
In the case of scarring, we can tattoo over scar tissue that has been healed for at least six months, but please inform your artist beforehand if you have scarring, as we may need to allow extra time during your appointment.
ON THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT
On the day of your appointment, we advise that you come prepared. These are a few things we suggest to make your appointment run smoothly.
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To get your skin in optimal condition for tattooing, gently exfoliate and moisturise the area for a few days before.
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Avoid using fake tan.
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Avoid spending time in the sun. We can not tattoo over sunburn.
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Avoid alcohol and ibuprofen
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Make sure you drink plenty of water
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Make sure you have had something substantial to eat so your body is well-fuelled
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If the area needs to be shaved, our artists will do that for you.
DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT
We want you to feel comfortable during your appointment, so we have a few things that will help.
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Make sure you wear appropriate clothes or bring a change of clothes with you. Comfy, loose clothes are best. They may get ink or blood on them, and we need to access the area we are tattooing easily, so think about shorts for leg tattoos, vests, bra tops for rib tattoos, hoodies with a zip for back tattoos etc.
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We will apply a stencil to check the location of your tattoo, and you are free to ask for this to be moved until you are happy with the final position. We are happy to move the stencil as many times as necessary; please never be afraid to ask for it to be moved until it's perfect for you.
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We are happy to chat with you during your appointment, but if you would rather focus on reading a book, watching something on your phone, or just having some quiet time and keeping to yourself, that is fine, too.
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If you feel uncomfortable for any reason, please speak up. We would happily reposition you or take a break.
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Tell us if you need a break, or need to cough, or need to stretch your body.
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Tell us if you are feeling dizzy, hot, or cold. Sometimes, your body will react differently to the tattoo process, and if you feel unwell during it, we can help.
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If you think we have missed an element of the design, a line, or an area of shading, let us know. We are focusing on completing your tattoo and want it to look as awesome as possible, but we are human, and sometimes, little details can be missed.
PAYING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT
Our artists are all independent, and we don't have a card machine facility at the shop, so we ask that you please bring enough cash to pay for the balance of your tattoo. Your artist will ensure they have given you an accurate quote in advance, but be prepared and have a little extra, just in case.
We sell Butterluxe aftercare, which is available to purchase, so if you would like some, please have enough to buy that as well. If you have made alternative arrangements with your artist or paid a deposit, check with them on the morning of the appointment to see how the balance should be paid.
AftAFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT
We will discuss aftercare with you at the end of your appointment, but often, you will forget the details. So here are a few things you need to remember to get the best possible healing results for your new tattoo.
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We will apply a dressing to your tattoo, and you need to remove that dressing after 2-3 hours. Rinse your tattoo with warm, soapy water, pat it dry with a paper towel, and apply your tattoo aftercare balm of our recommendation.
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We recommend Butterluxe balm, which is available to buy in our studio. Bepanthum tattoo cream or Vaseline intensive care lotion.
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While your tattoo is healing, you need to apply your aftercare 3-4 times a day, at least for the following two weeks.
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If you have any questions about the healing process or are worried about anything during healing, please contact your artist to let us put your mind at rest or advise you on any details.
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Don't scratch or pick at your tattoo, this can damage your skin and ultimately your tattoo.
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Don't expose your skin to the sun. The sun can damage your tattoo, fading it or burning your skin.
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Don't go swimming or submerge your tattoo in water for two weeks, including in the bath or hot tubs.
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If your tattoo has any areas that need touching up after two weeks, if any lines have faded more than others, or if any scabs have pulled out of the design during healing, please contact your artist for a touch-up appointment.
We hope that has answered some of your questions about your appointment and aftercare process. If you have any other queries, please feel free to call the studio and speak to our artists on 01494 527292