Reviews & student stories

Real beginners, real fine line careers.

Real women, real careers. Here's what training with Petite Ink has meant for the women who've done it, in person near Bishop's Stortford and online.

300+women trained, online & in person

500+five-star reviews

~60%go on to tattoo professionally

In their own words

Hear it from the women who've done it.

Sophie, a Petite Ink graduate, telling her story in the studio — Sophie's story · 2 min

A Petite Ink graduate sharing her story — Watch her story

A Petite Ink graduate on day two of training — A day-two story

Prefer to read? Sophie's full story is written out here: no tattoos in her mid-40s to fully booked in eleven months.

In their words

Women who did it anyway.

Five-star Google review from Sophie Dean: I completed my Fine Line Tattoo training in June 2025 with Kayleigh and to say it's been life-changing is an understatement. The environment we trained in and the skill, knowledge and encouragement Kayleigh provided was exceptional and I left feeling confident, prepared and ready to start a new business after just 4 days! The after-course equipment provided was made up of all premium products and the after-care support has been phenomenal. If you're thinking about doing the course, just book it, now! Best decision I've ever made. — "Best decision I've ever made."Sophie Dean Google review

Five-star Google review from Amy Millard: Trained with Kayleigh in May and in just 2 months I have completed over 70 fine line tats which is crazy! It has changed my beauty business for the better, providing me with double the income and a full diary every week. Endless support from Kayleigh and the lovely ladies that have also trained with her. Worth every penny! Excited for the future. — "Double the income and a full diary every week."Amy Millard Google review

Five-star Google review from Eden Evett: I trained with Kayleigh a few months ago and can honestly say she's changed my life and given me a career I LOVE! She's so full of knowledge and is definitely one of the best within the business. She made everything easy going and very relaxed which was amazing as I was so so nervous going in the first place. If you're thinking of either booking or training with her then do it, you won't regret it. — "She's changed my life and given me a career I LOVE."Eden Evett Google review

Five-star Google review from Victoria Langley: Beyond incredible. I took Kayleigh's beginners fine line training course mid June 2025 and it was by far the best course I have ever been on. Kayleigh's tuition, support and nurturing ways have reignited my love for all needle work services, with fine line now being my favourite treatment to offer. The course structure is fantastic and the time that has been devoted to create this course and manual is next to none. Kayleigh has left no stones unturned when helping you prepare and flourish for the industry. — "By far the best course I have ever been on."Victoria Langley Google review

Five-star Google review from Megija Sniedze: I did my training with Kayleigh, for fine line tattoo. I was nervous about doing it (self doubt). But, Kayleigh definitely made you feel that anything is possible and gave such a confidence boost. I loved every second of my training and her way of teaching really suited me as a person! She is very supportive, kind and caring! Highly recommend. — "Very supportive, kind and caring."Megija Sniedze Google review

Five-star Google review from Stacey Jackson: I trained with Kayleigh in fine line tattooing and training with her was the best decision! We are all in a WhatsApp group too and message each other daily and everyone is very supportive and kind. Kayleigh always replies if I have any questions and I'm absolutely loving doing tattoos! — "We message each other daily and everyone is very supportive."Stacey Jackson Google review

Five-star Google review from Zoë Johnson: I can't recommend Kayleigh and her fine line training enough. From the moment I started, everything felt so calm, patient, and genuinely supportive. She takes the time to really make sure you understand every step, nothing is rushed, nothing is overlooked. The training is incredibly in-depth, but delivered in such a relaxed way that you actually enjoy learning instead of feeling overwhelmed. What really stood out for me is the level of support. It doesn't just stop when the training ends, she goes above and beyond to make sure you feel confident, capable, and looked after even afterwards. If you've been thinking about doing fine line training and waiting for a sign… this is it. — "Waiting for a sign… this is it."Zoë Johnson Google review

Five-star Google review from Lucy Luxford: Can't recommend Kayleigh and the training at petite ink academy enough. It gave me the confidence to explore and start something that I'd wanted to do for years and years. The course is so well lead and the support via social media and student groups is second to none. No question too silly! I am now working two days a week as a fine line tattoo artist in my area and hoping to increase this in the next few months. — "I am now working two days a week as a fine line tattoo artist."Lucy Luxford Google review

Five-star Google review from Olivia Wilsher: I completed my beginners fine line tattooing course with Kayleigh last month and I couldn't be more thankful for the knowledge, kindness and the overall experience she gave! Her studio/academy is super relaxed and welcoming to anyone, no matter your pre existing experience. With intimate training groups, just 3 students per course, she really took her time to teach each of us all the techniques, tips and information for us to walk away confidently and start our journey as fine line tattoo artists. — "Intimate training groups, just 3 students per course."Olivia Wilsher Google review

Five-star Google review from Michelle Lewis: Kayleigh is transparent and honest and delivered a very informative fine line tattoo training to me last week. I learnt much more than some of the PMU training I have received before in the past. There were plenty of hands on work, to help us feel comfortable with tattooing people and lots of support and knowledge about how we can promote ourselves as artists going forward in the industry. You will never regret having this training with Kayleigh at petite ink academy. — "I learnt much more than some of the PMU training I've received before."Michelle Lewis Google review

Five-star Google review from Jessica Barke: Training with Kayleigh was one of the best and most rewarding experiences - doing something new is so scary and I was really doubting myself but Kayleigh was so supportive throughout the training and continues to offer that same support, guidance and advice well beyond your training week. I highly recommend her academy, it will be one of the best things you do! — "It will be one of the best things you do!"Jessica Barke Google review

Five-star Google review from amy kelly: Calm, detailed, professional and personal training by Kayleigh. Each step explained carefully with plenty of time and support for practical areas of learning. Really enjoyed my course, it went too fast! Highly recommend!! — "Calm, detailed, professional and personal."amy kelly Google review

The graduation wall

Cohort after cohort, certificates in hand.

Real women, real days.Every few weeks another small group finishes under the studio sign. These are their first minutes as fine line artists.

Three graduates with certificates and flowers under the Petite Ink sign — **Certificates day**· a beginners cohort

A graduating cohort holding their certificates — **Four days in**· ready to begin

Graduates with sunflowers and certificates — **Another cohort**· certificates in hand

Kayleigh with a graduating group and their bouquets — **With Kayleigh**· the send-off

A cohort celebrating with flowers and certificates — **Small groups**· never a crowded room

Graduates and Kayleigh on certificates day — **The newest artists**· day four, done

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The same hands behind everything she teaches.

Kayleigh's fine line studio holds a perfect five-star rating from hundreds of clients. The standards you'll be taught are the ones she holds in the chair every week, not theory, but a working studio that people travel for and come back to.

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