Jaded Ink the brand, began in the summer of 2008 and first opened its doors to the public in early 2009. How we came to be in existence was through a bet over the poker table between Jade & Murray. The bet was, that if Jade won his next hand then Murray would invest in the business and thus Jaded Ink was born.

We started with just 3. Jade Mclean the owner, founder and principal artist. Murray Woolfson the business developer, co-founder and co-owner at the time as well as Kylie Serebro the artist/apprentice. Over time things changed. People came and went but still Jade stuck with the dream of being one of the best studios in South Africa and here we still are 10 years later alive and kicking!

In the beginning, with the help of friends and associates we had an opening tattoo fashion show to showcase Jade’s work. As well as educate the public on the art of tattooing. This was the first of four of our own events we have hosted and of the very many we have taken part in or been associated with.

From there we sponsored well-known local bands and musicians to get our name out into the public eye. Then onwards and upwards to sponsoring EFC fighters, drift racers, celebrities, motocross riders, radio stations, DJ’s, magazines, models and boxers. We have been interviewed on television on a variety of different shows, again proving that tattooing is an art form where really anything is possible and a great profession to get into as an artist.

One major principle of Jaded Ink is that our customers receive the best professional service and personal attention. A service where the customer is treated as a king or queen, particularly advising them on their ideas whilst taking as much time needed to design and consult helping achieve the best possible outcome. This leaves our customers feeling ecstatic, knowing that everything was done to ensure they are taken care of. At Jaded Ink you can rest assured that we pride ourselves in using the best equipment on the market and the healthiest of inks.

Artists with individual style and experience came and left. As is such in the tattoo industry! Technology and style are always being created or updated in the industry and so Jade gained experience from the various people he has worked alongside with.

This experience assures that Jade and Jaded Ink remain world class!