For custom artwork tattoos and tattoo laser removal services Physical Graffiti offer a hygienic and…read morefriendly service. If you have ever watched Miami or London Ink this place has a similar vibe. Tattoo books are available to gain some inspiration and there is a folio fixed to the wall that has a mixture of design work. The shop is very much a clicky cultural experience, whether you have a tattoo or are thinking about getting one Physical Graffiti can create the artwork all you have to provide is the inspiration. As with a number of tattoo specialist you can expect to have a consultation, the artist will draw up some designs and resize the sketches to create you design, you will then be booked in for a session or more depending on the level of detail in the art. Physical Graffiti also has a shop on Richard street on the 5point junction where city road meets Albany road. This parlour has a white sterile look like a doctors surgery with very comfortable black leather chairs to relax in while you wait.

Physical Graffiti is a very impressive business, offering a salon style experience where they use…read morestate of the art equipment. It was opened in the summer of 2006 by Chris Hatton, a tattoo artist with a considerable reputation for his custom tattoos. His objectives were clear; he wanted to "create a hygienic, friendly tattoo shop that prides itself on good customer care and a very high standard of work". There is no doubting that he has realised his aims. The majority of tattoos performed at Physical Graffiti are custom designed to meet the client's own specifications, but there's also a variety of flash in the shop to provide inspiration. (It is also possible to buy flash either from the shop or by mail order from the website). They also provide a fully licensed laser tattoo removal service that is and performed by highly trained staff. The treatment procedure and all other information can be found in the laser removal section of the website. There's also a quirky side to the business that I really like. They stock a range of tattoo related merchandise which includes t-shirts, bags, wallets and purses as well as custom painted shoes featuring tattoo related designs. They will also create shoes to your personal specifications. How good is that!?!

Even when I was a teenager going through my alternative phase, I was aware that this place was kind…read moreof grotty, for want of a better word. They deal in gothic clothing, incense, jewellery, tarot and smoking paraphernalia. Many of their products I simply do not understand. To cut a long story short, it's the kind of place your grandmother shudders to think about you going into alone. The staff here are often rude, and give you quizzical looks should you not be wearing black which is blacker than the night. Or a band t-shirt; that might do. I've little more to say on this place really.

Back when I was in school their was a crowd who appeared to worship at the alter of both Blue…read moreBanana and Rebel Rebel. I on the other hand have never really been "got" this place, and share Tiffany and Tanya's sentiments that it is both dingy and grotty. As mentioned the staff are rather rude, and I get the impression that they're trying to come across as intimidating to those who aren't their mirror images (don't worry they fail). They sell a lot of "hippyish" items such as dream catchers and bongs. I will point out that they do have a large selection of alternative jewellery, which is quite hard to come by in Cardiff shops, if you're not in the know. So for that I'll give them 2 stars rather than 1.

Bluebanana is the best shop for alt clothing, not sure why there's so many negative reviews,…read moreespecially since some people say they "don't like the style" but are in a shop meant for that style??? I lobe the clothing here and the prices are high, but for a good reason which is that the clothing is long lasting and sustainable

For alternative / emo teen clothes, Blue Banana takes things a step further than most of Cardiff's…read moreother 'alternative' shops: everything shouts about how 'different' it is, whether it's the neon coloured platforms that make you half a foot taller, or the lurid corset tops. The quality of the clothes is a bit shoddy, yet the prices don't reflect this - so I'd say it's targeting those teens who are willing to over-pay to buy themselves a bit of extra attention by wearing loud clothes and accessories. When you're wandering along Queen Street towards the castle and you hear rock and alternative music blaring out of a shop ahead of you, you know you're approaching Blue Banana. Definitely aimed at a very young and niche market.

Simply the best ! Custom built studio and sterile room and over 20 years experienceread more

Unlike most places that seem to offer body piercing as some kind of optional extra without a lot of…read morethought, Chrome is purely a piercing studio. The proprieter Ed is a wonderfully scary funny huggable bear of a man who can make you laugh despite that fact that he is wielding an 8-inch needle over some painfully intimate area. His piercing are well done and carefully thought out and always carried out hygenically and professionally. If you're getting pierced in Cardiff then get pierced here.

If you totted up the amount of tattoos that have been performed here you'll have aged considerably…read moreby the time you finish, unless you are exceptional at 'doing the math'... Cardiff Ink has been around since 1983, which is some achievement! But not only that... it is also one of the best advertisements a tattoo parlor can have! I know at least half a dozen people that have had their tats done here (now that's my kind of 'math'!), all of whom wouldn't even dream of going anywhere else. (I'm sure hairdressers and make-up artists would appreciate the same kind of loyalty that people afford their tattooist!) Cardiff Ink have also been body piercing for about fifteen years as well. Their pricing is competitive, with a blanket price of £18.00. I have my nose pierced and my ears in four places, and so I'm maxed out on this front. I'm a little too long in the tooth for having my belly button done... but if I ever relented, i know where I'd come to get it done! I wonder if they are going to put out a sign saying 'No Pets' after the recent scandal in the news? I hear that someone is going to be prosecuted for the piercing of that poor little puppy... but what about the parent s that pierce their babies...? Don't the toddlers of the world deserve some 'chav' protection too?!?

Jay did an awesome cover-up on and finished off an existing tattoo for me and now I'm going back to…read morehim this week to begin a new piece. My tattoos have been done by two artists other than Jay and I definitely wouldn't go back to anyone else now. He's good fun to have a chat with too! Definitely recommended.

I have had a number of tattoos with Kat and every experience has been positive... The artistry and…read morethe process have met every expectation I could imagine... I hope to have more soon

Ive visited this studio twice now and have my third visit already booked. This is the place for…read moreanyone looking to get their first tattoo or something looking to add to their collection. The studio is spotless and kat and husband daryn are the nicest and most professional people in the business. This little studio has been open for just over a year and has a bright future. So if you're looking for a professional tattoo at a high standard then visit katdemon ink (above subway in whitchurch)

This city centre shop is the organiser behind the annual Cardiff Tattoo Convention, and as you…read moremight expect it does tattoos and piercings, and sells a wide range of alternative accessories such as plugs and flesh tunnels - and if like me you don't really know what these are, this shop probably isn't for you...just as it's not really for me. However, if you're into body jewellery, they do sell all sorts made of a wide variety of materials, including bone, wood and bamboo, precious stones such as amber and jade, surgical steel, titanium, acrylic and various plastics. Glancing in through the window, they also have smoking apparatus such as rolling papers, pipes and bongs; belt buckles and alternative clothing; and some other jewellery.

Doesn't open the door, the phone or answer messages on Facebook when the place is "open"... I…read morebuzzed the door twice after waiting 20 minutes, rang the store and messaged them just so I could buy some piercings....no one answered...so I left. Also DOES NOT do piercings any more but does sell the accessories.

sell all manner of body piercing jewellery, gothy different clothes. they also do piercings on the…read morepremises, i had my belly button pierced here, they are clean & hygenic & the price wasnt bad either. Plus it didnt hurt otherwise this review may have gone anotherway!!!