Consent Form

Permanence. I understand that tattooing is a permanent, irreversible modification to my skin. Laser removal is costly, time-intensive, and rarely achieves complete removal. I accept that this decision is final.

Results vary. The final appearance depends on my individual skin type, tone, texture, and age. Fine lines may spread over time. Colours may fade or shift. The artist cannot guarantee an identical result to any reference image.

Infection. Any procedure that breaks the skin carries a risk of infection. Proper aftercare significantly reduces this risk but does not eliminate it. Signs of infection include unusual redness, swelling, warmth, discharge, or fever. I agree to seek medical attention promptly if any of these appear.

Allergic reaction. Tattoo inks contain pigments and carrier solutions to which some individuals are allergic. A reaction may appear immediately or weeks later. The artist cannot guarantee that I will not react to a given ink.

Scarring and granulomas. Scarring can occur if the skin is damaged during the process or during healing. Granulomas (small nodules of inflamed tissue around ink particles) are uncommon but possible.

Blowouts and ink migration. Ink can spread beyond the intended line, causing blurring or shadowing at edges. This is a known risk and is not always considered artist error.

Fading over time. All tattoos fade with age, sun exposure, and skin changes. Touch-ups may be needed.

No exact-match guarantee. Reference images are used as creative guidance only. The artist will work to match the reference as closely as the design, skin, and technique allow.

Healing is the client's responsibility. The outcome depends substantially on how I care for the tattoo after the session.

Fitness to proceed. I confirm that I am not under the influence of alcohol or any recreational drug at the time of signing or at the time of the session.

By signing this form, I confirm that I have read and understood each item above. I voluntarily accept the risks described and consent to receive the tattoo described in this form.

I confirm that my artist has explained aftercare instructions verbally and that I have received written aftercare instructions from the studio.

Keep the tattoo covered with the wrap applied by the artist for the time specified, then remove carefully and wash with fragrance-free, dye-free liquid soap and clean hands.

Pat dry with a clean paper towel — do not rub. Apply a thin layer of the moisturiser recommended by the artist, and repeat washing and moisturising 2 to 3 times daily until fully healed.

Avoid direct sun exposure. Do not apply sunscreen to a healing tattoo. Do not submerge in pools, hot tubs, or open water until fully healed.

Do not scratch, pick, or peel flaking skin, and avoid tight clothing over the tattoo site during healing.

Boho Body Cult is the data controller for the personal data collected on this form. We collect your identity, contact, and health information to provide the tattoo service safely and to meet our record-keeping obligations under local authority registration and public health rules.

Our lawful bases under UK GDPR are the performance of a contract with you and our legitimate interest in keeping an accurate health and consent record. For the photo and likeness release below, our lawful basis is your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time for future use.

We retain this signed form for the minimum period required by our local authority and public health guidance, after which it is securely destroyed. You have the right to access your data, to request correction, and to request erasure once our retention obligation has ended. To exercise these rights, contact the studio using the details on our booking page.

Unless I select the opt-out below, I grant the studio and artist named above a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to photograph the completed tattoo and to use those photographs in their portfolio, studio website, social media, and promotional materials, without further notice or payment.

Photos will focus on the tattoo itself and will not intentionally include my face. If my face appears incidentally, the studio agrees to crop or obscure it before publishing.