Black Lotus Tattoo Studio

Black Lotus Tattoo Studio Our studio is a space where creativity and craftsmanship come together. Got a question or ready to chat about your next tattoo or piercing?

We’re a team of artists who care deeply about what we do, whether it’s a custom tattoo, a piercing, or cosmetic work. Our studio is clean, relaxed, and welcoming—somewhere you can feel comfortable discussing your ideas and getting something that’s genuinely personal. If you’re looking for thoughtful work in a place that values both skill and individuality, we’re here for it. Give us a call, drop u

s an email, or just pop into the studio—we’re always happy to help and love meeting new faces. Whether you’ve got a clear idea or just want to explore your options, we’re here to make the process easy and welcoming.

27/08/2026

🧢 BLACK LOTUS × CAPICHE CAPS

We’ve still got a few of our Black Lotus × Capiche Caps collaboration caps available!

Each cap features artwork on the underside of the brim by our very own in-house artist , making these a proper Black Lotus collaboration from top to bottom.

Available to pick up in store at Black Lotus, or if you’re further afield just drop us a message and we can arrange shipping.

Once the remaining stock is gone, that’s it — so if you’ve been meaning to grab one, now’s the time.

📍 Available in store
📦 Shipping available — DM us to order

Black Lotus × Capiche Caps

🖤 WELCOME TO THE TEAM, LUKE 🖤We’re excited to announce that Luke Coates is joining Black Lotus Tattoo Studio full time!L...
19/08/2026

🖤 WELCOME TO THE TEAM, LUKE 🖤

We’re excited to announce that Luke Coates is joining Black Lotus Tattoo Studio full time!

Luke specialises in black and grey realism & colour realism, creating everything from detailed portraits and wildlife pieces to larger custom projects. We’re really pleased to welcome both him and his unmistakable beard into the studio as a full time member of the team.

Luke’s diary at Black Lotus is now open for September, so if you’ve been thinking about a realism piece—or already have an idea you’d like to discuss—send Luke or the studio a DM to get booked in.

Drop him a welcome in the comments and give Luke Coates a follow to see more of his work. 🖤

📍 Black Lotus Tattoo Studio
87 Rockingham Road, Kettering

20/07/2026

Now here is a new definition of gotta catch them all! 21st and 22nd is your chance to catch one of these from !

Message us or the artist to book your pokemon. 🖤

Booked a fresh piece for the bank holiday weekend? Here's the part most people don't think about until it's too late.A b...
01/07/2026

Booked a fresh piece for the bank holiday weekend? Here's the part most people don't think about until it's too late.

A brand-new tattoo and a sunny June afternoon are not friends. Sun, chlorine, and sweat in those first two weeks can fade your colour, blow out your fine lines, and turn a clean heal into a patchy one.

The good news is it's easy to avoid if you know what to watch for. We've put together the three biggest summer culprits and how to keep your tattoo looking as sharp in August as it did the day you left the studio.

Swipe through the slides 👇 Two weeks of care protects something you'll wear for life.

The most common thing first-timers say when they sit down with Rhia is that they forgot to be nervous.That's not an acci...
23/06/2026

The most common thing first-timers say when they sit down with Rhia is that they forgot to be nervous.

That's not an accident.

Meet Rhia, our body piercer. Before she ever picks up a needle, she's already done the most important part of her job: made you feel like you're in good hands. She'll walk you through every step, answer the questions you were too shy to ask, and crack a joke right when you need one.

We've watched it happen hundreds of times. Someone comes in white-knuckled, sure they're going to bail. Twenty minutes later they're booking their next appointment and texting a friend to come along.

Whether it's your first piercing or your fifteenth, Rhia's chair is one of the calmest seats in Kettering. Come say hi. ✨

Book with Rhia through our page or pop into the studio.

You walk out of the studio with a fresh tattoo wrapped in a clear, slightly stretchy film. Nobody quite explains what it...
13/06/2026

You walk out of the studio with a fresh tattoo wrapped in a clear, slightly stretchy film. Nobody quite explains what it is, and within 48 hours you're staring at it in the bathroom mirror wondering if you should peel it off.

Don't.

That film has a name: second skin. It's a breathable, adhesive layer (you might hear us call it Dermalize or Saniderm) that seals your fresh tattoo from the outside world while your body does the actual healing underneath.

Here's the logic. A new tattoo is an open wound. Second skin keeps bacteria, fabric fluff and curious fingers out, while letting your skin breathe and drain naturally. You'll see ink, plasma and a bit of fluid pool under it. That's not your tattoo falling out. That's your body doing exactly what it should.

Keep it on for 3 to 5 days unless we tell you otherwise. When you peel it, do it slowly in a warm shower, pulling it back on itself rather than straight up.

Any questions about your healing, message us or pop in. We'd rather answer the "is this normal?" text at 9pm than have you guessing. 🪷

That cloudy, fluid-filled bubble under your second skin after 24 hours? Completely normal. Pulling it off early is one o...
11/06/2026

That cloudy, fluid-filled bubble under your second skin after 24 hours? Completely normal. Pulling it off early is one of the fastest ways to wreck a fresh tattoo.

The session is the easy part. The next two weeks are where sharp linework either stays crisp or fades into something patchy and dull.

Three habits we see ruin healing tattoos again and again:

1. Peeling off second skin too soon (it needs 3-5 days)
2. Rubbing dry with a towel instead of patting with clean paper
3. Skipping moisturiser once the soreness fades

None of these feel like a big deal in the moment. All three pull ink out of skin that hasn't finished settling.

Two weeks of simple, boring habits protect the art for a lifetime. Swipe through for the full breakdown, and message us if you're healing a piece and unsure about anything.

10/06/2026

Lovely day in the shop today with !

Really appreciate when we get feedback from customers like this! Reviews are always appreciated and we thank every review from every customer as they are so helpful for self employed people!

Thank you Layla !

If you’d like to leave us a review either pop us a message or visit our Google page! 🖤🌸

Address

87 Rockingham Road
Kettering
NN168LA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441536808387

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