Congratulations go out tonight to Chloe Isaac, a Blantyre born and bred tattoo artist who this week has won an award for the best Scottish Tattoo shop!
Chloe’s shop in Carluke is called ‘Self Love Club Tattoo Studio’, which not only tattoos but is a safe place for anyone who needs it. Chloe and her staff support anyone who needs it. She is now moving to Cadzow street in Hamilton , and her recognition isn’t going unnoticed. In March her studio won best regional tattoo shop and then this acclaimed award this week.
Chloe (27), a former pupil of Calderside Academy went to UWS to get a law degree and also trained as a tattooist. She launched the Self Love Club Tattoo studio on Carluke High Street in 2022 as a means to also tackle mental Health. When Chloe became a business owner, she also documented her mum’s mental health battle.
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Chloe moved home with her mum who, during that time, was struggling with mental health, so Chloe would tattoo her every day, with each tattoo representing a self-love slogan or image.
Chloe soon realised the meaningful impact of the tattoos, which gave her mum something to reflect on and be proud of. Determined to help people feel good about themselves and raise awareness of mental illness, she sought to turn this part of her life into something positive for others and her idea for the Self Love Tattoo Club was born.
To help turn her dream for a business into a reality, Chloe approached Business Gateway for advice. She was supported with a range of services, with guidance from her local adviser, Lisa Cullen, helping her to develop her first detailed business plan.
Chloe uses her tattoo studio as a safe place for all walks of life to come along and feel safe and comfortable. It is a mindful space, complete with comfortability forms, privacy screens and noise cancelling headphones.
Well done Chloe!
