About us
The studio under Anita’s Theatre
A specialist dual-concept space in Thirroul on the Illawarra coast — custom tattoo work and full-service barbering operating side by side, under one roof.
Studio
Thirroul
On the Illawarra coast
Where two crafts meet.
Soul Expression Tattoo & Barber was established to bring proper, considered tattoo work and old-school barbering together in one Thirroul studio. The two sides share the building, the standards, and a love for craft — but each has its own dedicated workspace.
Located at 9/264 Lawrence Hargrave Drive — in King Street beneath the iconic Anita’s Theatre — the studio has built a strong reputation on the Illawarra coast. Our clients come from across Wollongong, Bulli, Corrimal, Fairy Meadow, Dapto, and as far as Sutherland, Cronulla, and Campbelltown.
We run on a relaxed atmosphere with strict hygiene standards. Tattoo consultations are free, and final pricing is always based on the design, the placement, and the time it takes — no surprises.
Lead artist
Wayne Cartwright
Soul Expression is home to artist Wayne Cartwright and a team of skilled practitioners. Wayne’s recent work and day-to-day from the studio lives over on Instagram — the best place to get a feel for the styles on offer before you walk in.
See the latest workWhat we stand for
The studio rules
Strict hygiene
Single-use needles, hospital-grade sterilisation, dedicated workspaces.
Custom artistry
Every tattoo is drawn for the person wearing it — no flash sheets pushed.
Coastal community
Built locally in Thirroul, looking after Illawarra clients across the region.
Studio at a glance
4.9
Google rating
109 local reviews
6k+
Instagram followers
@soulexpressiontattoo
2
Crafts, one studio
Tattoo & barber
Custom
Artistry only
No flash-sheet pushes
Come see the studio
9/264 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul NSW 2515 — in King Street beneath Anita’s Theatre.
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