Our Team

Wes

Wes Hardy, proprietor of WH Ink Studio, found an early passion for tattoo flash designs when he was at school. They were simple and fun and most of his time was spent drawing and not a lot else!

A career in the art world was always a dream he wanted to fulfil and inevitably, Art College followed. It soon became clear that this field was extremely competitive and finding the right profession in this field would not be a easy. Wes learned a trade and at the same time developed his creative skills in art, painting and design as an ever-increasing and consuming passion. However, as time went on, the tattoo culture was growing and becoming increasingly acceptable as body art in society.

Tattoos began to appear in the media - film stars, footballers (and their wives!) began to show that expression through the tattoo was more than just a fad. Wes realised that at last, this was where he could apply his creative and artistic talents to the full. It was tattooing had found Wes rather than him finding tattooing!

It was during 2003 that Wes's flash designs began to gain notice in tattoo studios around the UK, and eventually, celebrated tattoo artist Danny Fuller of Gold Fang Flash, author of Tattoo Clip Art and Red Dragon Studio Horsham contacted Wes and gave him his first real break. Under Danny's tough and exacting guidance.

Wes served his apprentiship, and in time became a fully fledged tattoo artist in his own right - putting himself through the stringent disciplines and exams to eventually win a diploma with the British Tattoo Academy. With the high degree of expert training given and his well-deserved diploma as part of his portfolio, Wes had arrived!

Wes knew that the personal touch and unique designing were qualities that the public wished for and so made a policy that each design would undergo full discussion with the client before the work began.

Wes still insists on this before starting any new tattoo and offers consultation as part of his service.

The opportunity to open his own shop arose and Wes jumped at the chance. After receiving all certification from the local authorities he was soon putting his touch to a clinical, but very relaxed studio of which passes all the high hygiene levels set by London City Council.

Wes is now recognised at one of the leading tattooists in Salisbury and is immensely proud of the quality of his work (just take a look at the tattoo and piercing pages to see for yourself) and he fully respects the importance of each tattoo, by striving to surpass the client's expectations on each and every one.

Carla

Carla is now resident piercer and junior tattoo artist, her apprenticeship has come to a new phase . She graduated at the official Tattoo & Piercing Academy, having always been intrigued by body piercing and art. It is something she has always wanted to pursue and has become a real passion.

Carla likes all things different and quirky and has a real creative side. She really loves interacting with her clientele and prides herself on providing the best in customer service and aftercare advice. We asked Carla what her favourite piercing is to do, but she couldn’t pin it down to just one- she enjoys all aspects of it.

Josh

Josh joined the studio eighteen months after opening.

Under the guidance of Wes he completed an extensive apprenticeship focusing on custom design and perfecting every aspect in drawing and tattoo design.

For the last ten years josh has been maintaining and running his own diary successfully and continues to do so and we are pleased to have him as our senior resident artist. expectations on each and every one.

Gemma

Gemma Halder Semi Permanent Makeup Artist

Gemma has been in the beauty industry since 2016 expanding her services to specialise in permanent make up in 2019. She trained with one of the best trainers in the UK- Layla Hinchen.

Gemma is a passionate artist who will boost your confidence, create beautiful results, and provide the best experience in a calm environment.

She specializes in natural Brows, Lip Blush and EyeLiner and has worked solo from her Home Salon since starting out.

In 2023 she won 3 awards from one of the most prestigious awards in the country, The British Beauty Awards. She won:

-GOLD Best Home salon of the year South West.

-SILVER Semi Permanent Make up Artist South West -BRONZE Brow Specialist South West.

Gemma is looking forward to joining the talent at Whink studio with a private space for clients in a brand new studio.

Consultations are free she'll make you feel totally at ease throughout your appointment.

As a well established Permanent Make up artist she has plenty of reviews on Google and is looking forward to meeting some new faces at the new WH Ink Studio.

Mirren

WH’INK Studio welcomes back Mirren- May Hardy to the team.

Mirren previously supported the studio whilst she was at college and during the pandemic.

After completing her further education, Mirren went on to pursue a career in Social Care where she collectively gained two Level 3 Diplomas in Adult and Child Education where she excelled.

Due to the expansion of WH’INK Studio, Mirren has decided to join the family business full time and is now our Studio Manager and you will find her at the front of house. Mirren manages all of our client enquiries, facilities and stock management, and ensures smooth running of the day-to-day business at the studio.

Mirren said “I am excited to be joining the family business at such an exciting time. The business has grown, and I can’t wait to be a part of the future success of WH’INK Studio.