Larkfield, near Maidstone
Custom tattoos, done properly.
Three artists, one studio, opposite Morrisons in Larkfield. Fresh skin, cover-ups, reworks and specialist work, all built around what you actually want on your skin.
The work
A sample of what leaves the chair
Colour realism, black and grey, full sleeves and small pieces, all shot in the studio. Every image below is our own client work.
What we do
An inclusive studio, wider than tattoos alone
We welcome fresh skin, cover-ups and reworks, plus specialist work most studios don't offer. Drop by or message us for a quote on your idea.
Gift certificates available
Ask in studio or by message for a gift certificate for someone else's next piece.
Custom tattoos
Fresh skin, full sleeves, small pieces or anything in between. Bring your idea and get full creative control from Sean, Emily or Ash.
Cover-ups and reworks
Old tattoo you have gone off? We rework and cover up existing work so it finally looks the way you wanted.
Scar and stretch mark camouflage
Tattoo work over scars and stretch marks, including nipple reconstruction tattoos.
Semi-permanent makeup
Semi-permanent makeup work carried out in the same studio.
Scalp micro-pigmentation
SMP treatments for thinning hair and hairline definition.
Laser tattoo removal
Laser removal for tattoos you no longer want, done in-house.
About the studio
Three artists, one relaxed studio
Shady's Custom Tattoo is based in Larkfield, opposite Morrisons, just outside Maidstone. We're an inclusive studio: whatever skin you're bringing us, whatever the idea, we want to hear it.
Sean, Emily and Ash work across colour realism, black and grey, cover-ups and small custom pieces. Clients tell us again and again that the studio feels clean, calm and welcoming, whether it's your first tattoo or your fifteenth.
Alongside tattooing we also offer semi-permanent makeup, scalp micro-pigmentation and laser tattoo removal, all from the same Larkfield studio.
Talk to us about your ideaIn their words
68 Google reviews, 4.8 out of 5
“Emily did a tattoo for me today made an old one look so much better. She was so nice and totally understood what I wanted done and was so easy to chat to. Will defo go back!”
Hayley Gilham
2 months ago on Google
“Had my tattoo done by Sean, absolutely love it definitely be going again”
Mel Cooper-frewer
3 months ago on Google
“Got this masterpiece done by fox reckless at the Great British Tattoo Show 2018. She has done an amazing job and is a fantastic artist as well as being friendly and chatty through out the session. Will definitely be making the trip to maidstone to get more done by her.”
Ryan Storey
8 years ago on Google
“Really happy with my tattoo. Had mine done by Ash and he was lovely, informative and comforting. I only had a small name tattoo but he gave me full creative control and made sure I was happy with all aspects before starting. Cheerful and welcoming staff, atmosphere and decor were amazing too loved all the little bits and bobs on the wall and the quality of tattoo is great.”
Nat Collins
2 years ago on Google
“Would highly recommend this place. This was my first tattoo, so I was very nervous. Shady's is very clean and it made me feel comfortable having it done their. Now the tattooist!! Sean was crazy, funny and brilliant all at the same time! I wanted a tattoo in memory of my mum who died suddenly of Pancreatic cancer and Sean nailed it! Everything was included that was special between me and my mum and I even have her handwriting on me forever. Thanks Sean for keeping a piece of my mum with me.”
Lisa B
3 years ago on Google
Find us
Larkfield, opposite Morrisons
Address
787 London Road, Larkfield, ME20 6DE
Phone
07899 134385Opening hours
- Monday
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 - 17:00
Ready when you are
Tell us what you're thinking
Message, call, or drop into the studio in Larkfield. We'll talk through your idea and quote you properly, no pressure.