ABOUT US
A BIT ABOUT IMPERIAL INC
Hi! I’m Dan, the Owner and Manager of Imperial Inc.
I’ve been working in the tattoo and piercing industry for 25 years. After working in the industry for several years, my skillset grew to include tattoo removals, skin tag removal, branding and surgical modifications. As tattooing is a skillset you can travel with, I worked all over New Zealand as a permanent artist and guest artist. During my travels I began to envision my own tattoo parlour – a positive and nurturing work environment with like-minded people.
When Covid hit, my partner and I moved back to Wellington permanently and I decided it was time to build my dream studio. We purchased a space in Avalon (our current shop) and completely gutted and renovated it during lockdown.
Almost two years on, we have a fully operational studio, a space of guest artists to come and do their own thing, and an awesome crew with over 60 years of experience collectively between us.
MEET THE TEAM
Jolene Tempest
TATTOO ARTIST
@tattoosbytempest
DAN HICKSON
TATTOO ARTIST/PIERCER
@Dan666darkside
HAMISH HALLEY
PIERCER AT FLESH WOUND
@fleshwound_piercing
WE SUPPORT
We are proud to be a sponsor of Endo Warriors.
Endo Warriors Aotearoa is an organisation aimed at promoting education about Endometriosis, Adenomyosis and periods, breaking the stigma around periods, providing free period products to anyone in need, and spreading awareness about Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.
OUR VALUES
CUSTOMER SERVICE
We always ensure our clients are fully briefed before we begin any procedure and like to make sure you feel 100% comfortable about everything. Our staff are incredibly knowledgable so any questions you have, just ask!
PROFESSIONALISM + QUALITY OF WORK
Our staff have over 60+ years of experience between us so rest assured you’re in safe hands. We stand by our work and ensure everything that we do is biocompatible with your body.
CLEANLINESS
Our tattoo and piercing studio maintains a very high standard of cleanliness at all times. All equipment, chairs, arm rests etc. are sanitised between each client and our staff sanitise between each client also.