Petition · past parliament
Allow reopening of UK Tattoo Studios
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
We would like ask the gov't to allow reopening of licensed tattoo studios
Tattoo studios are some of the cleanest and sterile environments in the UK. Whilst we cannot tattoo 2m away from our customers, the studios are cleaned first thing in the morning, multiple times throughout the day and again before closing.
Gloves are worn to prevent cross contamination, work surfaces are wrapped and covered, tattoo chairs are wrapped and covered, and all equipment is wrapped and covered. Everything is cleaned thoroughly after every customer and PPE can be worn during every procedure to minimise the transition of the virus.
People are struggling to survive without work, so if we can open restaurants, cinemas and other non essential stores that are dirtier than studios, why not open studios too?
Gloves are worn to prevent cross contamination, work surfaces are wrapped and covered, tattoo chairs are wrapped and covered, and all equipment is wrapped and covered. Everything is cleaned thoroughly after every customer and PPE can be worn during every procedure to minimise the transition of the virus.
People are struggling to survive without work, so if we can open restaurants, cinemas and other non essential stores that are dirtier than studios, why not open studios too?
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
We have already published this petition calling for a similar action: Allow Salons and Tattoo parlors to open at same time as hairdressers
Since you started your petition the Government has announced businesses including beauty salons, nail bars and tattoo studios can reopen safely from Monday 13 July: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/beauty-salons-set-to-reopen-for-some-services-next-week-under-new-government-guidelines
The Government has published guidance for people who provide close contact services, including hairdressers, barbers, beauticians, tattooists, sports and massage therapists, dress fitters, tailors and fashion designers: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/close-contact-services
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
Since you started your petition the Government has announced businesses including beauty salons, nail bars and tattoo studios can reopen safely from Monday 13 July: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/beauty-salons-set-to-reopen-for-some-services-next-week-under-new-government-guidelines
The Government has published guidance for people who provide close contact services, including hairdressers, barbers, beauticians, tattooists, sports and massage therapists, dress fitters, tailors and fashion designers: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/close-contact-services
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
Timeline
| 23 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 10 Jul 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
10 Jul 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.