Aesthetic Inktuition

Apologies if I’ve been a little slow replying to messages lately! 🖤

Life is currently a constant juggle of tattoo artist, aesthetics practitioner, content creator, photographer, editor, social media manager, receptionist, booking coordinator, admin department, gym addict, house runner and, most importantly, Mum… 🤣🤣

Basically, I appear to be an entire workforce rolled into one person at this point. 😂

Fortunately, tattooing and aesthetics are actually my peace. 🖤 When I’m creating, everything else switches off. It’s probably the only time I’m genuinely super focused, completely present and my brain isn’t mentally working through another 700 things at once. 😂

I think I’ve replied to most messages now, but if I’ve accidentally missed yours, please just give me a little nudge. I promise I’m not ignoring you! I’ll make sure I get back to any outstanding messages by the morning.

And genuinely, thank you for keeping me so busy. 🥹🖤 I never take for granted how incredibly fortunate I am to have a diary that’s so full doing something I genuinely love.

Amongst the beautiful madness of everyday life, I feel incredibly blessed to be this busy and so grateful for every single booking, message, recommendation and person who continues to support me and my little business.

Busy is a blessing, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 🖤

Love S
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How it started vs how it’s going… ✨

I rarely post my aesthetics work on here, and I really should… so here’s one from today. 🤍

Sometimes the smallest tweaks can make such a difference.

A subtle combination of nose and chin filler to bring more balance and harmony to the side profile, whilst still keeping everything looking natural.

The aim was never to change her face — just to enhance her existing features, improve the profile and create a little more definition through the nose and chin.

And I absolutely love the difference. 🖤

Nose & Chin Filler | Profile Balancing

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A delicate little piece tucked perfectly behind the ear 🖤

Fine florals, soft shading and dainty ornamental details to create something feminine and elegant that flows beautifully with the natural shape of the ear.

Tiny tattoos can still have so much detail ✨

Lovely afternoon spent with this beautiful little soul 🖤

Introduced her to The Hangover movies while we worked 😂 and as usual, she absolutely smashed her sitting!

Such a delicate, beautiful piece flowing all the way down the spine, and she sat like an absolute dream from start to finish.

Always a pleasure having you in the studio — gorgeous tattoos, good films and even better company 🖤✨

So hard to get a picture that truly does this piece justice 🖤

This wrap-around phoenix was designed to flow beautifully with the arm, weaving into her existing tattoos, with the delicate florals softening the piece and adding that feminine touch while bringing everything together.

And honestly, I don’t think we could have chosen anything more relevant for this beautiful lady.

The phoenix represents strength, transformation and rising again — coming through the fire, leaving behind what no longer serves you and emerging stronger than before.

Sometimes a tattoo is more than just something beautiful on the skin… sometimes it represents exactly where you are in life. ✨

Absolutely loved creating this one and everything it stands for. 🖤

Looking forward to another session on this one tomorrow afternoon 🖤

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Absolutely loved adding this beauty to Toni’s shin 🖤🌻🌙

Toni initially wanted this piece around half the size and positioned lower down, but after a good chat and looking at the placement alongside her existing tattoos, we both agreed… bigger was absolutely better! 🙌🏼 And I’m so glad we did because it sits perfectly on her shin.

It beautifully compliments the sunflower tattoo we did on her opposite thigh last year — which, btw, has healed absolutely beautifully 😍 I love how the two pieces work together without needing to completely match.

Always an absolute pleasure having this one in the studio too… just the best chats 🖤

Thank you for trusting my judgement (and my “trust me, go bigger” moment 😂), Toni!

Hey lovelies 🖤

Just a little note to say that unfortunately, I’ve been left with no option but to change the way I take bookings.

From now on, an appointment will only be secured once a non transferable/non refundable deposit has been paid.

I’m no longer able to book appointments into my diary with the promise of a deposit being sent a few days or weeks later. This will apply to everyone, and unfortunately I won’t be able to make exceptions.

Please only book an appointment if you’re able to pay the deposit at the time of booking. If you can’t right now, that’s absolutely fine — just message me when you’re able to and we can get you booked in then 🖤

I completely understand that circumstances change and sometimes people change their minds. I genuinely don’t mind that — all I ask is that you communicate with me.

What I unfortunately can’t afford is to reserve a full day or appointment for someone on the promise of a deposit, for that deposit not to be paid and then for them not to turn up because they’ve changed their mind.

This is my livelihood. I have a home, bills and a child to provide for, and losing a day’s wage has a huge impact on me. It’s also unfair on the clients who would have happily taken that appointment and may have been waiting for an earlier date.

I’m sorry that I’ve had to become stricter with this, but I need to protect my time and my business.

And finally, a massive thank you to the vast majority of you who consistently show up, pay up and respect my time. You’re the reason I absolutely love what I do and I appreciate you more than you know 🖤

Thank you for understanding,

Steph xx

A little one with so much meaning 🐾🖤

This delicate ankle piece was created in memory of Daisy, a very cherished dog who is sadly no longer here. 🌼🐾

And with my client being a dog walker by trade, the little trail of paw prints couldn’t be more perfect — a beautiful tribute to Daisy, while also representing a huge part of her everyday life and career.

Something so dainty, yet so personal. 🖤

Thank you for trusting me with such a special piece xx

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