About

 

 

Welcome to Good Times Tattoo – Hackney Central's Premier Tattoo Studio

Nikole Lowe founded Good Times Tattoo in Hackney Central, London, in 2009, creating a calm, welcoming studio built around thoughtful custom work and experienced artists.

Tattooing since 1991, Nikole began her career in Auckland, New Zealand, at Dermagraphics, one of the city’s leading studios at the time. After moving to London in 2000, she worked at Angelic Hell in Soho, later Frith Street, before joining Into You in 2005, where she remained until opening Good Times Tattoo.

Known for large-scale custom work with a strong Japanese influence, Nikole has spent more than three decades building a reputation for considered, beautifully made tattooing. Her work, alongside her appearance on London Ink, helped establish her as one of the most recognisable names in British tattooing.

Good Times Tattoo was built to feel different from the traditional studio model: calm, friendly and thoughtfully run, with a focus on strong artwork, good communication and making people feel comfortable in the chair. Since opening, it has become one of East London’s most established custom tattoo studios, home to a carefully selected team of artists working across Japanese, fine line, black and grey, illustrative, old school and custom tattooing.

Alongside tattooing, Good Times also offers laser tattoo removal and cryotherapy from its Hackney studio.

Whether you’re starting your first tattoo, planning a large-scale project or reworking existing pieces, Good Times is built around experienced work, honest advice and tattoos made to last.

 

 

• Meet the Artists

  Good Times Tattoo is home to a carefully selected team of resident artists, each with their own distinct style, approach and way of working. What connects them is strong technical ability, thoughtful custom work, and a shared belief that getting tattooed should feel comfortable, collaborative, and well-considered.

  From large-scale Japanese and black-and-grey work to fine-line, illustrative, and custom pieces, our artists work across a wide range of styles and approaches. Whether you’re planning something bold, delicate, heavily detailed or completely personal, we’ll match you with the right artist for the job.

  Every tattoo at Good Times begins with a conversation. Some clients arrive with a clear plan, others with the roughest of ideas. Either way, our artists work closely with each client to shape something that fits properly, reads well on the body and holds up over time.

  We keep the studio intentionally small so every artist has the space to work carefully, and every client gets the time and attention they need. The result is a calmer, more personal experience and better tattooing because of it.

  Resident Artists

  Our resident artists each bring their own specialism, but all share the same commitment to strong design, solid application and work made to last.

  Browse individual portfolios to explore each artist’s style, current work and booking information.

  Guest Artists

  Alongside our resident team, we regularly host guest artists from the UK and overseas.

  Guest spots are a chance to book with highly regarded artists visiting the studio for a limited time, often bringing specialist styles or one-off availability not usually found in London.

  Upcoming guest dates and booking details are listed here and updated regularly.

  Not Sure Who to Book With?

  If you’re unsure which artist is the right fit, send us your idea.

  We’re happy to point you in the right direction and match you with the artist best suited to your project, style and placement.

  Explore our artists’ portfolios and book your consultation at Good Times Tattoo London today.