In 2000, The Sharp Practice became so much of a success that, just a year after opening, we had to move to bigger premises in a prominent position in the city centre with Laura Ashley and Country Casuals as our neighbours. The local community had grown to know that we were an honest family business. Once we had the new premises we had room to expand, and as well as tattoos and body piercing we introduced an alternative clothing shop.

In 2003 we extended further by purchasing the two shops next door allowing us to have a larger tattooing and piercing area. Business was going so well that we introduced a new tattoo artist, Mal. As it stands now, we have four tattoo artists, our son Jake tattoos full time along with Tom, our newest artist, and Archie, our other son, who is serving his apprenticeship.

In 2006 our latest addition to the shop has been a hospital standard tattoo reduction/removal clinic, using the latest laser technology. We decided to open the clinic based on demand for the removal of older tattoos. The advancement in the artistic and technical nature of tattooing has led some people to feel that their older tattoos look a little dated.

In 2009 we decided to undergo a major refurbishment and knock down the wall between the small tattooing area and the larger shopping area that sold alternative clothing. Due to the success of the tattoo parlour and the large numbers of customers, it was decided to increase the tattooing area to accommodate the many customers that visit us on a daily basis.

We pride ourselves on advising our customers to make an informed choice in choosing the position and size of their tattoo, information and advice on free hand and cover up tattoos. We aim to set a good example of how tattooing and piercing should be recognised as a legitimate business and pave the way for the future.