Laser Tattoo Removal Near Notting Hill – Advanced PicoWay® Technology in London
If you're in Notting Hill and ready to remove an unwanted tattoo, we're here to help. Our Shoreditch studio serves both residents and visitors across West London with advanced laser removal services, just 51 minutes from Portobello Road Market via the Central line.
Book Your Free EstimateAdvanced Tattoo Removal Near Notting Hill
Our studio is at 34 Cheshire Street, London E2 6EH, in the heart of Shoreditch's vibrant creative quarter. From Portobello Road Market, the journey takes around 51 minutes by Underground or 1 hour 13 minutes by bus, connecting you from West London's bohemian heart straight to East London's artistic hub.
Your route eastward passes through some of London's most distinctive shopping districts. Early in your journey, around 3.5 kilometers from Portobello, you'll travel through Oxford Street near Primark (W1K 7DA), one of the capital's busiest retail areas. A bit further along, near Marble Arch, you'll encounter the Frameless Immersive Art Experience (W1H 7AP), an innovative digital art gallery that's become a popular West End attraction.
We've established ourselves as one of London's highest rated and most extensively reviewed tattoo studios, and we pioneered the use of PicoWay® laser technology in the capital. This advanced system fragments ink particles using photoacoustic waves instead of heat, producing exceptional results with approximately half the sessions required by traditional laser technology. Our experienced technicians safely and effectively treat all ink colors, including challenging shades that older lasers struggle to remove.
Ready to start your tattoo removal journey? Call 020 3983 8397 or book online to get your free estimate. We'll assess your tattoo and create a personalized removal plan tailored to your specific needs.
Book Your Free EstimateOur Laser Tattoo Removal Services
Our flagship service is laser tattoo removal using the PicoWay® system, sophisticated technology that delivers ultra-short picosecond pulses to shatter ink particles whilst protecting surrounding tissue. This advanced approach successfully treats all ink colors, including historically problematic shades like blue and green, and typically requires roughly 50% fewer sessions than older Q-switched laser technologies.
We also specialize in tattoo fading for cover-ups, enabling you to prepare your skin for new artwork without any trace of the original design showing through. Our comprehensive services include detailed consultation and patch testing to assess your particular situation, plus thorough aftercare guidance to support optimal healing throughout your treatment journey.
Why Cloak and Dagger
We're among London's most trusted tattoo removal providers, supported by exceptional reviews from hundreds of satisfied clients. As the first tattoo studio in London to introduce PicoWay® laser technology, we've demonstrated our commitment to providing the most sophisticated and effective treatment options available in the industry. Our qualified technicians maintain the highest safety standards whilst delivering faster, more comfortable results than conventional laser approaches. Located in Shoreditch's creative heart, we're easily accessible from Notting Hill and across West London via excellent transport connections.
Want to find out more? Call us on 020 3983 8397 today to request your free estimate or book via our website.
Getting Here
We're located at 34 Cheshire Street, London E2 6EH, in Shoreditch's thriving creative district.
By Public Transport: From Portobello Road Market, walk to Notting Hill Gate Underground station (approximately 12 minutes). Board the Central line towards Epping and travel 11 stops (approximately 18 minutes) to Liverpool Street station. From there, it's a 21-minute walk to our studio. Alternatively, walk to Chepstow Crescent (Stop PU) and catch bus number 27 towards Camden Town. After 9 stops (approximately 18 minutes), transfer at Old Marylebone Town Hall to bus number 205 towards Bow. Travel 20 stops (approximately 29 minutes) to Shoreditch High Street Station (Stop B), then walk 11 minutes to Cheshire Street.
Walking from Notting Hill
From Portobello Road Market, head southeast and follow Kensington Park Road toward Notting Hill Gate. Continue eastward along Notting Hill Gate and Bayswater Road, skirting the northern edge of Hyde Park with its beautiful greenery. The route proceeds through Marble Arch and along Oxford Street, central London's premier shopping thoroughfare. Around 3.9 kilometers into your journey, you'll discover Half Million Café (W1C 2PE) on Oxford Street, an excellent spot for high-quality coffee and a brief respite before continuing your walk. The route continues through the West End, passing Oxford Circus and into Soho's lively streets. Near the 5-kilometer mark, Simmons Bar (W1F 8ZH) on Wardour Street offers a popular venue known for its creative cocktails and welcoming atmosphere—a perfect refreshment stop as you approach the final leg of your journey. The 9.9-kilometer walk takes approximately 2 hours 18 minutes, following a scenic route through some of London's most iconic neighborhoods into Shoreditch.
Staying in Notting Hill
If you're visiting Notting Hill before or after your appointment, several excellent accommodation options are available near Portobello Road Market. Portobello Hotel (W11 2NG) offers boutique charm with antiques-filled rooms and a posh lounge, whilst Ruby Zoe Hotel & Bar (W11 3QG) provides modern accommodations with a vibrant bar and high ratings. London House Hotel (W2 4DJ) features contemporary rooms with free Wi-Fi and a dining room.
The Portobello area boasts wonderful dining options including Gold (W11 2QB) for modern European cuisine with seasonal plates on a trendy terrace, and Portobello Garden Arcade Italian Restaurant (W11 1LR) for Italian fare with fresh pasta in a cozy market eatery. For Greek cuisine, Tavernaki Portobello (W11 1LJ) serves traditional specialities with patio seating.
Ready to remove that unwanted tattoo? Contact us on 020 3983 8397 or arrange your free estimate online.
Contact Us
We're here to answer your questions and help you achieve clear skin.
Phone
Address
34 Cheshire Street
London E2 6EH
Hours
Monday–Saturday: 9 am–7 pm
Sunday: 9 am–5 pm
Frequently Asked Questions
Your tattoo begins fading within the first two to three weeks following treatment. However, the fading rate varies depending on several factors, including your immune system strength, the tattoo's age and ink depth, and the color and size of the design. Your body continues eliminating ink particles for several weeks and even months following your final session. It's essential to understand that everyone's removal process is unique, and treatment duration plus session numbers depend on the specific factors mentioned above. Therefore, patience is important, and you shouldn't compare your fading progress with others, as immune systems function differently from person to person.
When using the PicoWay® laser, we advise a waiting period of 8 weeks or longer between sessions. This timeframe allows sufficient healing for your skin and enables your body's natural ink elimination process to work effectively. Several factors can influence waiting times between sessions, including your individual immune system, the tattoo's size and color, and your skin's healing process. It's crucial to ensure the tattooed area has completely healed before scheduling another session.
Yes, older tattoos generally prove easier to remove than newer designs. This occurs because older tattoos typically experience some natural fading over time due to factors including sun exposure and your body's natural process of breaking down ink particles. Consequently, older tattoos often need fewer laser removal sessions compared to newer tattoos. However, removal ease also depends on various factors including ink color, ink depth and density, ink type, and skin type.
Black is the simplest tattoo color to remove as it absorbs all laser wavelengths, making it the most responsive color to treatment. The 1064nm wavelength proves particularly effective at targeting dense black ink during the initial removal stages. The PicoWay® laser we use offers three wavelengths on one platform to tackle all colors: 532nm targets red, yellow, and orange pigments; 785nm treats the most challenging colors including blue and green; and 1064nm removes black, brown, green, blue, and purple. While highly effective at removing multiple ink colors, some shades like white, light blue, and pink, along with neon colors, generally prove more challenging and may require additional sessions.