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The Coolest Tattoo, Piercing & Nail Studio in Johannesburg

Professional Tattooing, Piercing & Nails

Tattoos By Charlene is your tattoo, nail & body piercing expert in Johannesburg. We are dedicated to doing quality work, and we always get the job done on time and at the highest standards. Our team is comprised of a nail technician, a tattoo artist and a body piercing specialist who provide excellent, professional experiences for all of our clients. We always use the highest quality equipment and supplies to ensure you are treated like royalty. Experience our work, and see the Tattoos By Charlene difference. We're a private home based studio to ensure you have the most private experience, with no wandering or curious eyes but we do also offer house calls for those who want to be spoiled in the comfort of their homes. House calls are area dependent and call out fee is applicable. We can travel anywhere in South Africa. 

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Our Story

The Best Ink, Piercings & Nails in Johannesburg

At Tattoos By Charlene, we’ve provided the finest tattoos and piercings since 2017, and we’ve been growing ever since. With a private home-based studio & the option of a house call(get your selected service done in the comfort of your home) you don't have to worry about a 100 wandering eyes or being judged by strangers (especially if it's your first time). We know how to make you feel relaxed and comfortable. If you’re a first timer or 100th timer you’re in the best hands. We offer tattoo, piercing & nail services - making life easier for everyone. Our staff will take their time to explain every detail of the process. Come in and let your body art dreams come true with us!

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Tattoos By Charlene

Your New Addiction

From the first traces to a finished design, we’re always ready. We’ll do anything from a simple name to full sleeve work, and we won’t rest until all our work is perfect. Piercings for all locations (except genitals) on the body with stunning jewels to match! We pride ourselves in providing a clean and comfortable environment, while also maintaining a wide variety of styles. Come check us out today.

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OPERATING HOURS

Bookings are essential & 50% deposit is required when making a booking. 

Mon - Fri: 24hrs

Sat: 24hrs

Sun: 24hrs

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Get The Best Ink

Nothing Is Out of Reach

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Custom Tattoos 

Our Next Masterpiece

Let us create a fresh tattoo for you exactly where you want it. You tell us what to do, and we’ve got it under control. We know you’ve got many choices when it comes to tattoo studios in the Johannesburg area, but there’s only one Tattoos By Charlene. We look forward to earning your trust and creating a beautiful Custom Tattoo Design for you.

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Matching Tattoos

Twice as nice!

Want some ink that will set you and your bestie/other half/sibling/parent apart from the crowd? Let us create a matching tattoo for you and show only who you want to. With Tattoos By Charlene, you’re guaranteed an original tattoo that will keep you happy for the rest of your life.

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Tribal Tattoos/Sleeves

Art on Your Body

Tattoos By Charlene is one of the most unique tattoo shops in Johannesburg. The comfortable and relaxing atmosphere mixed with the exceptional customer service set it above your average tattoo shop. We design beautiful Tribal tattoos on demand — we’ll let our imaginations go wild for you!

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Not So Big Tattoos

Something Small

Tattoos By Charlene is always ready for small tattoos, be it cartoons, words, star signs or just something you like. We've got you sorted! 

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Color Tattoos & Sleeves

So many colors! 

Tattoos By Charlene will go crazy on the color palettes for you. Any colour you want, we've got it. Start your rainbow now. 

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Cover-up Tattoos 

Your new beginning starts here. 

Want to be rid of the old and in with the new? Let us design a cover up tattoo for you and show only who you want to and be rid of a tattoo gone wrong. With Tattoos By Charlene, you’re guaranteed an original new tattoo that will keep you happy for the rest of your life.

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Personalized Tattoos

Your Forever Memory

Let us create a unique and personalized tattoo for you exactly where you want it. From footprints to fingerprints and soundwaves - You tell us what to do, and we’ve got it under control. We know you’ve got many choices when it comes to tattoo studios in the Johannesburg area, but there’s only one Tattoos By Charlene. We look forward to earning your trust and creating a beautiful personalized tattoo design for you.

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Calligraphy Tattoos 

The aim is to look like a newspaper. 

Let us create a unique and personalized calligraphy tattoo for you exactly where you want it and how you want it. From names, quotes, verses and scriptures - You tell us what to do, and we’ve got it under control. With a variety of fonts to select, the choices are endless! 

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Hand & Finger Tattoos 

The Forever Accessory

Let us create a fresh tattoo for you exactly where you want it on your hand or fingers - as long as you are up for the extra cautious after care!

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Relining/Fix-up Tattoos

Pimp My Ink

Tattoos By Charlene turns that old 19something or badly done piece into a fresh new like you wanted it original piece. With creativity and patience, you can be walking out a new person with some newly done ink. 

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NAILS BY CINDY 

More Than Just A Salon

Did someone say nails? That's right! Nails By Cindy is a proud partner of Tattoos By Charlene and can be found in the same studio. That means you can get your nails, piercings and tattoos done all in one spot. With quality and exceptional services and attention to detail, our nail technician, Cindy, always put 200% and more into her work. Cindy offers house calls as well so you can get pampered in the comfort of your home. With a variety of nail services ranging from acrylics to gels and foot soaks, Cindy has you covered. Our nail services caters to all ages, young and old, so bring your mister, your sister, your child or your granny, everyone is welcome. 

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A Little Bit Of Everything 

Satisfy all your cravings! 

A bit of everything(Tattoos, Piercings & Nails)
Get a combo deal like below or build your own! 
Acrylic set + nail art on 4 fingers, a 30x30cm black/colour tattoo & 3 piercings of your choice(excl dermal) for R1 500
Acrylic set + nail art on 4 fingers, a 20x20cm black/colour tattoo & 2 piercings of your choice(excl dermal) for R1 200
Acrylic set + nail art on 4 fingers, a 15x15cm black/colour tattoo & 2 piercings of your choice(excl dermal) for R1 000
- Full day session, can be divided into 2 half day sessions if required.- 50% deposit is required, and bookings are essential. - House call can be arranged(area dependent and call out fee applicable).
T's and C's Apply

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Head, Face & Neck Tattoos 

Extraordinarily Unique 

Whether it's on the side of your head, nape of your neck, cheek bone or above your eyebrow, Tattoos By Charlene has you covered. This is for those who love showing the world their love of ink. 

This is just the beginning. Call us to discuss your tattoo dreams.

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You Want it? We Pierce It! 

Clean and Precise - the Garron way! 

We’ve got the tools and knowledge to give you the most comfortable piercing experience around. Our team is committed to giving you the best experience possible, as providing the highest quality of service means the world to us. Tattoos By Charlene works tirelessly to ensure that anyone who chooses our shop, leaves with something they truly love.

All piercings are done with individually packages and sterilised jewellery and are manufactured of the highest grade materials for your safety.

All piercings are done with sterilised & sealed packaged surgical needles.

All prices include the piercing and standard jewellery.  An extra charge will be levied for nonstandard jewellery.

Please note:  Piercings done with substandard equipment and jewellery may run the risk of infection, rejection and/or scarring.  

316L Surgical Stainless steel & titanium is used for fresh piercings(material type dependent on piercing) 

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Piercings

Add Some Blinged Edge to Your Look

Join the millions and millions of people with beautiful piercings. Please feel free to take a look at some of Garron's work and get to know his unique styles and specialties. He is waiting to give you the look you’ve always dreamed of. Get in touch with him today to schedule your appointment.

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Piercing Aftercare Guide

A New Standard for Piercers

Our Piercist will explain to you in your session in full detail everything you need to know on how to take care of that new piercing and assist you with advice and tips when needed throughout your healing period. 

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Dermal/Surface Piercings

Get the Attention You Love

Look stunning with a new dermal or surface piercing. Our trusted piercing expert will make sure you have an enjoyable experience with minimal pain. You’re going to love your new piercing and our amazing shop. Feel free to get in touch with Garron if you’re interested in finding out more about our services.

Tattoos By Charlene wants you to get the piercing you’ve been dreaming of. Call us today.

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“Our bodies were printed as blank pages 
to be filled with the ink of our hearts” 

Michael Biondi

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Common Questions From Our Clients

Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers!

I want a tattoo but I’m on a limited budget. How do you determine pricing?

Prices are based on size, colour & detail. We charge extra for any changes, additions etc. If you're on a budget you can advise us and we will do our best to work within your price range or alternatively we can offer you a payment plan. 

Do you also tattoo in color?

Yes we do. If you're design already has colour we quote based on that. If you'd like to add colour a extra fee is charged. Colors can be changed to clients preferences. 

Do you sell all the aftercare products I’ll need?

Aftercare products are available for purchase at an additional fee, this can be arranged when your booking is made. Contact our artist for pricing. 

How does group discounts work? 

If 10+ people book for a tattoo a discount will be given depending on the total tattoo amount booked. 

Why do I have to pay a 50% deposit? 

We require clients to secure bookings with a deposit as your design, stencil and equipment for your tattoo/piercing is prepared prior to your appointment, and we ensure there is sufficient time for your tattoo/piercing to be done on your selected day and time, unfortunately this is non-negotiable and a deposit is required. No final designs or bookings can be made prior to your booking being secured.

Can I be under the influence of alcohol, narcotics etc for my tattoo/piercing? 

No, drinking and the use of narcotics(not all of them, but prevention is better than cure) before and after getting a tattoo is a no-no. It thins your blood, which means excess bleeding. When you bleed more than normal, it can cause visibility issues for the artist, potentially compromising the quality of the design. Excess bleeding can also thin the ink. When getting pierced you will bleed excessively as well. 

Do you send designs before I book or after and what is the cost? How does it work? 

If you'd like to see the design/sketch before officially making a booking, we charge a design fee, which is then deducted off your total amount if you go ahead with the booking. We don't make any adjustments on this design after sending it to you.
If a booking is secured(50% non refundable deposit) without a design being required before hand, we start working on the design once your booking is secured and then we send it to you for approval and any adjustments needed prior to your appointment. 
Our design fee is R250 if you'd like the design before booking. When going ahead with the booking, the R250 is deducted off the quoted amount. 
Remember you are paying for the artist's time, skills, labor, equipment to do the design etc.
N.B if the design has alot of detail or is an intricate design, we do reserve the right to charge a higher design fee that will be deducted off of your total quoted amount once your booking is secured. 

Why is a house call area dependent and a call out fee charged? 

Call-outs are area dependent as some areas are too far out for us to travel for a tattoo/piercing due to time, distance, tattoo/piercing value and will cause us to charge a hefty call out fee to cover fuel, maintenance on vehicle/s and accommodation if need be. The artist will invest a good share of time out of their schedule to travel and visit your home as well as preparing the equipment, stencil, design etc to ensure everything goes smoothly. The call-out fee also covers a small portion of the value of their time to travel to you and all the vehicle-related expenses such as fuel, maintenance etc. The amount is charged separately on top of tattoo/piercing costs.

Does the piercings include the jewel and what type of jewel material is used for the fresh piercing? 

All piercings are done with individually packages and sterilised jewellery and are manufactured of the the highest grade materials for your safety.
All piercings are done with sterilised & sealed packaged surgical needles.
All prices include the piercing and standard jewellery.  An extra charge will be levied for nonstandard jewellery.
316L stainless surgical steel/titanium is used for fresh piercings (material type will depend on the piercing) 
Please note:  Piercings done with substandard equipment and jewellery may run the risk of infection, rejection and/or scarring.  

I'm scared of the pain.. Do you have anything to help with that? 

We do sell a transdermal anesthetic gel in studio. There are 2 types, Pre-Ink & Intra Ink. 
Pre-Ink: applied prior to stencil, takes 5-15 minutes to activate, reduces pain levels. Intra-Ink: applied during the session, takes 3-5 minutes to activate. Intra-Ink penetrates into the dermis layers, helping to numb your skin completely resulting in a pain free experience. 
One of the key aspects of what makes the product so effective is the formulation of the transdermal gel which has been carefully developed to provide the following benefits.
Increases permeation of the active anesthetics through the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin to quickly and efficiently deliver them directly to the receptors along the nerve fibers within the localized area.
Enhances absorption of the anesthetic compounds to improve their effectiveness within the localized area.
By ensuring optimal skin permeation and absorption through transdermal gel delivery, we in turn require lower doses of anesthetic agents when compared to topical alternatives. This improves product safety and minimizes the potential for any unwanted side effects.
Considerably improves the onset duration (time period between product application on the skin and the numbing effects to occur) of the anesthetic with no need to clingwrap as with many other numbing creams.
The transdermal gel formula absorbs into the skin within minutes and does not alter the texture of the skin or its ‘reaction’ to the tattooing process.
Application-Specific ProductsHighest Quality, Pharmaceutical-Grade Ingredients
Perfect for long sessions or first timers who are feeling a bit anxious or nervous about getting their first ink, this product is the ultimate solution for pain free tattoos. 
Be ready for your session by ensuring that you have your Pain Free Numbing Kit booked and sorted for your tattoo. 
Regular price:R250 per 5ml bottleR400 for both 5ml bottles. 

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Contact Us

Got questions? We have answers. Get in touch today.

10 Thames Rd, Bertrams, Johannesburg, 2094, South Africa

071 334 4172

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