SOUTH WOODFORD: First tattoo studio opens with champagne reception (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

SOUTH WOODFORD: First tattoo studio opens with champagne reception

4:28pm Monday 8th February 2010 in

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SOUTH Woodford's very first tattoo parlour has officially opened with a champagne reception.

Viper Studio, in Chigwell Road, was opened over the weekend by reality TV personality Jodie Marsh, who received a tattoo from part owner Chris Howells.

Mr Howells, who also has premises in Ilford, said: “She had it done on her side, just below the rib cage, which is one of the tenderest places.

“She was saying, 'no more, no more' towards the end but apart from that she was good as gold.”

He added that the shop was packed for the official opening, with friends and customers coming in all day.

Mr Howells said: “It went brilliantly. The shop was pretty much full and we had the champagne out – it was a good day.”

But the atmosphere was calm despite the celebrations, Mr Howells said.

He said: “It was a nice atmosphere. For anyone that wants any advice, we wanted to show we're really approachable.”

He also plans to open a tattoo and piercing academy for would-be body artists.