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Craig Hicks

The Story Of Us Tattoo studio, Manchester

  • 5.0 - 4 reviews
  • ££££
  • Availability: Limited availability
  • Responds within 5 hours

About

Craig Hicks has been tattooing for 14 years, with the last 10 spent in Manchester. Specializing in realism, Craig also enjoys exploring dotwork, surrealism, and various other styles. He is also a specialist in scar and self-harm cover-ups.

Portfolio

Reviews

GTGino Toro
Gino Toro
5 months ago

He was brilliant at guiding for the initial part of a leg sleeve, great design and happy with the result.

Cf
Connor fish
10 months ago

I have booked in with Craig for a full realism leg sleeve and I am amazed at the detail in he’s work that he has done so far and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a tattoo

Location

The Story Of Us Tattoo studio

Duke Street Unit 1, 360 Building, Manchester

Regular opening hours

Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday Closed

How to get there

Location map
Duke Street Unit 1, 360 Building, Manchester

Pricing

Hour rate:
100 GBP
Day rate:
550 GBP
Minimum rate:
50 GBP

Specialties

Cover-upsExperience tattooing darker skinScar cover-upsVegan Ink

Won’t do

Bottom of the footFingersGenitals

Questions

When can I book a session?

Currently accepting bookings through Tattoodo, email or Instagram.

How much is the deposit and when do I pay it?

To hold your spot, I usually require a minimum £50 deposit. For full days it is £150 deposit. This deposit will be applied to the final cost of your tattoo and is paid by card through Tattoodo when you book the appointment. I offer financing options through Klarna, allowing you to spread out the deposit cost if needed.

How much does a day session cost

A day session is £550 a day that gets you roughly 7 hours studio time.

How many sessions will my tattoo take?

Here’s a rough guide: • Half sleeve: 2-3 sessions • Full sleeve: 5-6 sessions • Half leg: 3-4 sessions • Full leg: 6-8 sessions • Back piece: 6-8 sessions

What affects how long a tattoo takes?

Several factors influence the time needed: • Placement on the body • Color vs. black and grey work • Level of detail • Size of the piece • How your skin takes ink

When will I see the design? Can I request changes?

After your consultation I will begin researching and composing images for your tattoo. On the morning of your appointment, with you present, I will finalise the design with you, making sure it is exactly as envisioned.

Can I book multiple days in a row?

Yes, maximum 3 consecutive days to ensure proper healing.

Can I bring a friend?

Yes! you’re welcome to bring a friend to your appointment although they will not be able to sit with your while you're getting tattooed due to space.

What payment methods do you accept?

For the remaining balance after the deposit, you can pay securely through Tattoodo with all major credit and debit cards. I also offer financing options through Klarna, so that you can spread out your payment over time.

Do you offer consultations?

Yes, I offer: 👤In person consultations 🖥️Video consultations 📞Phone consultations