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BBC morning live Mastectomy scar cover-up tattoo.

We are excited to announce the BBC ‘morning live’ scar cover-up tattoo interview with Mei Ling and tattoo artist Jo Harrison, following Mei Ling’s ...

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JO BLOGS: A client’s story- Freedom after hiding for over 40 years.

The story behind each client's scar is a deeply personal one. I would like to share with you this client's journey of freedom after her scars have ...

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JO BLOGS: MODERN BODY ART- A FINAL FAREWELL.

THE BEGINNING. For as long as I can remember I loved to draw. Often at the expense of many other things; I didn't even learn to ride a bike as a...

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JO BLOGS: TATTOO ARTIST TRANSFORMS TRAUMATIC SCARS INTO BEAUTIFUL WORKS OF ART- L’OFFICIEL SINGAPORE.

I would like to proudly share with you a beautiful article about my work. Read the full article here: 'Tattoo artist transforms traumatic sca...

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New Studio!!!

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JO BLOGS: 2020- The most challenging times bring us the most empowering lessons.

Who could have had any idea what was in store for us in 2020! So many people have suffered this year and my heart goes out to everyone, but often t...

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JO BLOGS: A client’s story- Kris’s Kitsune Japanese tattoo.

I've been very lucky to have had the opportunity to do some extensive tattoos for Kris already. He is an amazing client to work with and when he ap...

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JO BLOGS: A client’s story- Mat’s freehand dragon backpiece.

,, I can't believe Mat’s Japanese freehand dragon backpiece tattoo is finally finished, 4 years in the making- almost to the day! It's bittersw...

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JO BLOGS: A client’s story- Morag’s scar cover-up tattoo.

I would like to share with you my clients story- Morag's scar cover-up tattoo has been a true pleasure to produce. Meeting this beautiful lady and ...

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JO BLOGS: A clients‘s story- Natalia’s scar cover-up tattoo.

Natalia came to me for a scar cover-up tattoo to hide extensive scarring on her upper arm and a cover-up tattoo on her shoulder from laser tattoo r...

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JO BLOGS: A client’s story- George’s scar cover-up tattoo.

After Working hard to lose 5 1/2 stone, George was left with excess skin. An unfortunate result of drastic weight loss that George didn’t want to l...

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JO BLOGS: A client’s story- Amanda’s beautiful scar cover-up tattoo.

This blog has been a long time coming! Our journey together started in March 2018 and was finally completed in February 2020. Amanda’s wonderful pr...

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JO BLOGS: Oil painting workshop- Alla Prima eye painting 90 minute study.

I am very excited to be able to share my free 90-minute oil eye painting virtual workshop from the Virtual Tattoo Gathering. This event is open to ...

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JO BLOGS: How I found my tattoo style.

FINDING MY AUTHENTIC VOICE AS A TATTOOER. One of the most common questions I get asked by other tattooers is “how do I find my tattoo style?” ...

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JO BLOGS: Pain free tattooing! How to deal with the pain of being tattooed.

Can you really get a pain free tattoo? The short answer to that question is that it is very unlikely that you can experience a pain free tattoo,...

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JO BLOGS: The art in storytelling.

What does it mean to me to be a tattooer? Technically I guess it means pushing ink under the skin to create a permanent mark, to me th...

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JO BLOGS: COVERING A SCAR WITH A TATTOO.

HEALING PAST WOUNDS. Can you cover a scar with a tattoo? In short, yes you can. I'm Jo Harrison and I have been tattooing for 25+ years. I'm a ...

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JO BLOGS: TATTOOING TO HEAL SCARS.

CAN I COVER A SCAR WITH A TATTOO? It is always such a special request to be asked to cover scars with something beautiful. To help heal the mental...

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JO BLOGS: TATTOO AFTERCARE- HOW DO I LOOK AFTER MY TATTOO?

Congratulations on your new tattoo, here is some aftercare instructions to make the healing process as smooth and pain free as possible, and inform...

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JO BLOGS: THE DESIGN AND TATTOO PROCESS:

MY STYLE: In interviews I often get asked what style I tattoo in and still don’t know how best to describe it! I started tattooing at a time ...

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JO BLOGS: JO HARRISON’S FAQ.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BEING TATTOOED BY ME: Firstly thank you for considering me to be your tattooer. It's something I take very seri...

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JO BLOGS: REFLECTIONS OF THE SOUL- Oil paintings by Jo Harrison.

I did my first oil painting in 2006 with Jeff Gogue. As I travelled so much I didn't get to paint regularly but would take 5 day blocks while stayi...

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CAN I COVER A SCAR WITH A TATTOO?

TATTOO’S THAT BRING ABOUT TRANSFORMATION. Lianne came to me a very shy lady who was ashamed by the battle scars having 3 children and subsequent a...

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JO BLOGS: Tradition Vs Modern

I learnt to tattoo 22 years ago using coil machines with their daily fluctuations in character and mood. Some days they purr to you like a kitten, ...

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JO BLOGS: Mastectomy- A tattoo to mark the end of a journey.

I am always very honoured to be asked to do such a special tattoo for my clients. After a mastectomy, it is very often their first and only tattoo ...

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JO BLOGS: Planning your tattoo and choosing your tattoo artist.

How do I choose my tattoo design? I get asked about the best way to plan a tattoo all the time so I thought I should write a blog about it. Firstly...

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Welcome.

A huge warm welcome and thank you for taking the time to visit our new site, we are super excited to be sharing it with you. Un1ty was just an aspi...

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Welcome to Shrewsbury to get your next Tattoo.

UN1TY Tattoo is located in the Coleham area of Shrewsbury and lies on the riverbank of the River Severn. It is a medieval market town, the birthpla...

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