05/10/2026
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️
This post is for the ladies! And the changes her body goes through and how it impacts being tattooed!
If you don't want to read about womens cycles and menopause please don't read any further........
LADIES.... We all know that our cycles can be brutal! Not just the physical but also the mental side of it all too.
But did you know it can affect your tattoo experience at certain points in your cycle? ..
Women who usually have amazing pain tolerance to tattoos can end up with ZERO pain tolerance. If your head space is telling you that you probably shouldn't be having your tattoo because your body is sensitive and triggered by your hormones, please LISTEN to it!....
Its ok to cry! And yes I do mean that! If your in that emotional headspace where you have that random urge to cry, then let it out! My studio is a safe space with no judgement. Hey I've done it more than once! The staff in tescos will probably confirm that... one "how are you" at the wrong moment and I'm gone 🙈
It is ABSOLUTELY ok for you to use the products in the bathroom... that is what they are there for! But please don't flush the old ones, use the bin provided.
You can be quiet if you want to! We all know im a talker! Chatting and laughing with my clients is by far the BEST part of my day.... but sometimes when your head space and your hormones are kicking the s**t out of you, silence or a bit of quiet conversation are needed more than constant chatter. THATS OK! I have 100s of playlists from classical music and meditation through to heavy metal, and so much more... I even have a cheesey playing of all the songs no-one wants to admit they like but secretly sing along to. I've got you. We can play S-club 7 and spend the appointment the way you want!
Now menopause.... your hotflush is on overdrive.... MINE TOO! We can stop, you can take as long as you need, drink, refocus.
Coldflush! I have blankets and heaters, let's get through it.
Wanting to swear and shout about how angry you are it life... im right there with you!
As women we should be understanding to each other and the amount of clients who say sorry or feel bad for all of the above and more always astonishes me.
Our bodies have an amazing way of making our life hell. Dont ever apologise for it.
So.... drink water, eat breakfast, take a breath and let's do this together. Talk to me... if your struggling DONT try push through it, I will know your body is struggling before you tell me you are!
We can take breaks we can use creams and sprays, we can finish it another time. If it gets too much we can stop for the day and Reschedule for another time. Please don't put yourself through it of you dont think you will cope... you know your body.
Much love everyone ❤ xx ❤️
