FAQ

• Q: Is there an age policy?

A: Over 18s only. Aside from that, any age is welcome.

• Q: Do I have to use my real name? What if my friends / parents / work find out?

A: We take steps to protect the identity and privacy of all guests. We understand that there are professional people who wish for their private lives to remain as such and we support our guests’ right to use pseudonyms or nicknames if they choose – though we prefer guests to book and pay for tickets under their real names. Our parties are private and the locations a secret. Membership of our Facebook group / page is optional: if you wish to be kept informed about Kinky Salon privately by email that is fine.  One of the rules in the Code of Conduct is that all activities at Kinky Salon remain secret. Your folks won’t find out – unless you tell them!

• Q: Do I have to bring proof of identity?

A: If we don’t already know you, on the door we may ask for some way to prove your identity. It doesn’t have to be your passport – we just want to be sure that you are the same person who booked the ticket. If you wish to book under a pseudonym or use nicknames / alternative names on the night we welcome that, but we will expect for you to be the same person/people in the photograph/s you supplied when you requested membership. The longer we’ve known you, the less likely it is we’ll have to ask.

• Q: Do you sell tickets on the door? Can we bring a new guest on the door?

A: Kinky Salon London is a family, a group of friends-of-friends, and so we want to get to know you in advance. We don’t sell tickets on the door or accept new guests on the spur of the moment because this prevents us from getting to know you. However, if you reckon you might ever want to come to Kinky Salon or know someone who might like it, sign up with our mailing list and we’ll keep you informed.

• Q: If we decide not to go, can we have a refund? Can we pass our tickets to someone else?

A: Kinky Salon is run by volunteers and there’s a really limited number of tickets. We’re busy putting up fabulous decor and creating insane entertainment. There’s a risk of us losing money if people ask for refunds and processing them takes time. Sorry but you can’t pass your tickets on to anyone else – Kinky Salon London is all about YOU!

• Q: I’m new to Kinky Salon. Will I fit in? Do I have to “do” anything?

A: Kinky Salon is a caring, embracing, warm community.  We encourage you to dress up but there’s no pressure to “do” anything aside from being who you want to be. The playroom is one aspect of Kinky Salon and even for those who never enter it there’s a ton of fun to be had at the cabaret and with our various arty entertainments.

• Q: Do you accept single men / single women / pregnant women / threesomes / groups? How about gay / bi / straight / trans / TV people? What kind of people get turned away from Kinky Salon?

A: Yes! All of these people and combinations are positively encouraged, provided you fit our ArSe requirements (Arty and Sexy) …and provided you agree to our Code of Conduct and our Pervy Activity Liaison (PAL) system.

• Q: Is rope bondage allowed? Needle play? Mummification? Face-slapping?

A: As long as you can play safely, sanely and consensually all your kinks are welcomed. We ask that people who bring rope, needles or other potentially dangerous items take full responsibility for their use and storage.

• Q: Can I bring my toys?

A: Whether it’s your Lelo or your Lego, as long as it’s portable and you can keep it on your person, then yes.

• Q: Is there a dress code? Will I be refused access if I don’t dress up?

A: Kinky Salon London strongly encourages you to explore (and corrupt) each party’s theme in the way you dress. Creative, interesting, unique outfits are a great way to peacock and to enable others to initiate conversation with you. At the end of the day it’s about self-expression. We don’t expect for you to spend lots of money or to wear anything you don’t feel comfortable or sexy in. Try to avoid standard fetishwear or hugely pricy vintage as we’re more about Blue Peter-style DIY ridiculousness than expensive threads. But please be sure to leave the jeans, trainers, sportswear, t-shirts at home, unless somehow they’re crucial to a fantasy costume. If you have any questions about your outfit, feel free to email us.

• Q: Will there be photographs or video at the event?

A: Sometimes we have a photobooth, a videobooth or a professional photographer to take pictures of people in their outfits. We keep this contained in a certain area so you can choose to commemorate your experience or not. But no-one is allowed to roam the party or document the playspaces and mobile phones / cameraphones are to be stashed.

• Q: Is there a cloakroom? How do I get changed? What happens to clothes in the playspaces?

A: There is a limited, small cloakroom for coats (£1 per item) and early in the night you can use the chillout room for getting changed.

If you choose to remove your clothes we recommend that you place them in a little pile and remember where your pile was. We will maintain a lost and found so if you lose a sock or a garter, just drop us a line with the description.

But people, please make sure your baggage (emotional and otherwise) can fit in the overhead compartment: we’d rather have two more hotties at the party than store your suitcase or huge holdall. And don’t leave any coats or bags in the chillout area or playroom. Oh, and please leave your valuables at home! We can’t be held responsible for your iPod or your Swarowski crystal eggcups.

• Q: What are your rules on safer sex?

A: The Code of Conduct contains detailed guidelines on safer sex and we expect all partygoers to abide by them. No exceptions. We provide a small amount of safer sex supplies but please make sure you bring your own.

• Q: Is there anywhere private for us to play?

A: No there isn’t. And please be respectful of the fact that toilet facilities are limited: the potty is not a playroom. We hope you meet some supercool hotties at Kinky Salon London – but if you want private time with them, take ‘em home with you.

• Q: What if my partner or PAL wants to leave early?

A: You are still responsible for your PAL’s behaviour even if they leave early. Please read the PAL rules – they apply to everyone.

• Q: Is there any entertainment? Or, I’m interested in performing – can I get involved?

A: Yes – there is a 30 minute cabaret before midnight plus a variety of entertainment that might include DJing, live music, cabaret, poetry, performance art, interactive mayhem…anything at all that you can imagine. Kinky Salon London is built on contributions from the community so if you have something to throw into the mix we want to hear from  you:kinkysalonlondon@gmail.com

• Q: Is there a bar and is it free or paid-for?

A: There is a cash bar, so please bring your cash before arriving at the venue. Don’t expect West End prices, though there might be some bubbly and cocktails if you get lucky.

• Q: What time do the parties start and finish? What is the last permitted arrival time? What happens if I’m late or if I can’t arrive before the arrival time?

A: We ask that guests arrive between 9pm and 10pm so that everyone can get to know each other and our door person can enjoy the party. Doors will close after this time. Parties end around 4am.

• Q: Can we stay over at the venue?

A: Nope, sorry!  Our venue is close to transport links and our venue staff can help you book taxis. If you are planning on staying in a hotel, please email us as we can tell you about nearby hotels.

• Q: Is smoking permitted?

A: No, smoking is absolutely not allowed inside the venue, but there is a smoking area outdoors that is completely walled-off and not visible/accessible from the street.