About Us

Welcome to #BadArcane, a tattoo studio, hair salon, alternative shop & retro hangout space in the heart of Frome’s OG top of town Badcox.

Our shop features a wide array of products, from clothing, jewellery, stretching supplies, collectibles, games, hair and skincare products, candles & so much more. We created this exciting space out the front of our tattoo studio, as a safe space for those wanting to browse & enter a non-intimidating environment.

Come grab a cuppa, check out the store and retro hang out space! Featuring an arcade, hundreds of VHS tapes, CRT TV’s, Playstation 1 & 2, and much more.

Next up, is the amazing team at #badhair who specialise in alternative hair styles, colour mastery and working with extra needs youngsters. We are a team of life-long alternative people, living with neurodivergence. This was never a phase! Drop in for anything from a standard trim, discuss a re-colour or fixing, or a complete re-work of your hair.

And lastly, at the back of the building, you’ll find a spacious 2 bed tattoo studio, fully functional, licensed and inclusive. Sponsored by Underdog Tattoo Balm & supported by Magnum Tattoo Supplies.

Our artists are always approachable and DM’s are always open for your inquiries. We look forward to meeting you!

Ghostly figures draped in white sheets standing among ferns in a forest with blurred trees in the background.
Five people posing in front of a storefront named '#Bad ARCANE'. The group includes two men squatting, one with a beard and glasses, and the other with dreadlocks and tattoos. The three women are standing, one with short pink hair and making a peace sign, another with short red hair and a heart-patterned jacket, and the third with green hair and tattoos, wearing a black top with lace. The street is wet with fallen leaves.

Meet the Team

  • Business card for Nate, owner and director of Bad Hair, featuring a photo of him with a beard and hat, and listing humorous details about his skills, interests, and pets.

  • A collection of three identical profile cards with a red theme, featuring a woman named Jess who is a tattoo and mixed media artist. The cards list her skills, hobbies, pet interests, style, favorite food, and collections.

  • A character card featuring a person with pink hair, smiling and making a heart shape with their hands. The card labels the individual as Pixie, an owner and hair colorist, with skills in hair coloring. The card mentions hobbies of getting tattoos, and weaknesses of gravity and dairy. They dress in black and celebrate Christmas, with all pets and a spicy level of three chili peppers. The background is red with a rainbow gradient and includes hashtags and icons.

  • Image of a red card with a photo of a tattoo artist named Sturge, who has long hair and a beard. The card lists his skills as tattooing by hand, playing bass, and being a professional musician. It mentions his favorite band as Northlane, pets with paw prints, and his favorite food as roast dinner.

  • A woman named Steph is featured on a card with her photo. The card lists her roles as Business Brain & Shop Manager, her skill in Numbers, her favorite food as Cheese, her special skill in Hyperfocus, her favorite band as The Creepshow, her pets as Paw Prints, and her spirit animal as Gudetama, a lazy egg character.