Back today for an ear piercing , done by Laura who was absolutely brilliant. Made me feel…read more relaxed, we had a lovely wee chat and treated with such professionalism. Highly recommend Nirvana piercing studio. Will definitely be back .

The most professional piercings I gave had in 35 years! Kim…read morewas awesome!! Thank you!

I have a love hate relationship with my tattoos. I have/had 2. One I love, it's my son's birthday -…read morethe other? A nice idea executed badly in a hurry and by a charlatan. Yes, a charlatan. I don't use that language lightly, folks... Thankfully, Screamin' Skull in Lanark advised me superbly. I wanted to get something tattooed round what I had, but my tattooist looked at it and where it was placed (off centre of my arm) and advised a cover up instead. I gave him 3 or 4 photos and a rough sketch of an idea I had to incorporate the old tattoo, and left it in his capable hands. I returned a week later to see the final draft, and was utterly blown away. His design was incredible, and included some negative space work which I'd never thought of to distract from where the covered part was. I paid the equivalent of 2 hours of custom work, but thanks to having to leave the first sitting because of bus times and school closing times, he was fine with me coming back and going slightly over time. I probably got double what I paid, and would happily have paid more (I tried to give him a bit extra, but he declined!) for what I got. The work was simply incredible. Quick, accurate, and extremely artful, it went above and beyond what I expected and hoped for. I've spoken to 2 or 3 friends who have several tattoos and they agree with me that this is excellent work, so it's not just post ink bliss, Honestly, if you're anywhere near the area and thinking of getting something done, I would not hesitate to recommend Screamin' Skull. I hadn't planned on it... but I'll be back for more, I think. I has the bug now!

Whilst visiting Scotland, one of my dear friends decided they would like to get something…read morepierced,nzi on line, we booked an appointment for a Sunday afternoon, and then on the day, hoofed it to the shop. Because of the nature of the business, you have to have an appointment, and must be let in by one of the staff. Going up the stairs, you see the attention bro derail in how the place is decorated. Upstairs, we signed in and waited for the person that their appointment was with. That person was awesome they took the time to chat with and explain the process. It really put my friend at ease. I can honestly say if I were going to get something pierced or inked, I'd feel comfortable and confident here.

Ali is kind, gentle, and friendly. I took out my nose piercing before traveling and couldn't get it…read moreback in. I stopped by and they were busy. She got me the 1st appointment the next morning and sold me a new piece of jewelry and installed it for me. The shop dog is also friendly and adorable.

Been meaning to write a review of this place for ages…read more Been to GPS on 5 occasions and always had a great experience. Rachel that works there is really cool and has some amazing piercings herself PLUS if you're a cat fan then talk to her as she loves cats too! Had a great conversation with her about all the FIV cats she takes in/looks after, so lovely. Not sure if they still do their out of hours service but it used to be with Debbie who is also super lovely and she has had some crazy shiz done such as temple implants and tongue-splitting (ouch!). The out of hours used to suit me fine because I used to go there just after my work and get Debbie to do all my piercings. It's basically a turn up and wait system so you just come in, take a seat and if you see anyone they'll ask you what you're in for and also help you with prices/jewellery. I never waited longer than 20mins. I think they're open Tues- Sat, 11 - 5pm Great ladies, great clean studio and great service. Definitely recommend this place for all your piercing and jewellery needs. Prices are decent and they have a great choice of jewellery too. A lot of people tend to get to Nirvana when in this area but GPS is just around the corner and should not be forgotten about. P.s. Just found out that Fiona who used to work for Forevemore is piercing here too also. She's also lovely so woo!

Have had a few piercings previously, but visited gps for the first time on Saturday to get my nose…read moredone. I'm terrified of needles but the girl was so good and distracting, the piercing was over and done with in an instant! Couldn't be happier with the all round experience :)

Everyone at this shop was absolutely fantastic! So kind and educating. My sister and I got matching…read moretattoos to commemorate our mom. Ian did an absolutely fantastic job in sketching out a completely unique concept for us. And had a gentle hand. Can't recommend it enough!

Me and my mum went to get piercings. The moment we walked in we we greeted with excitement. The…read morepeople who work there were super friendly and talkative and also professional. All of the tools were clean and the process wasn't rushed at all but still quick and easy. The piercings were done perfectly too! We're both very happy with our piercings and I would love to come here again.

Cannot recommend this place enough from the minute I walked in the door with an idea to actually…read morehaving it done. Owned by Nadia - i have my eye on one of her ideas - my tattoo was done my Mark who spent time going over exactly what I wanted and changing the design several times till I was happy with the final result. Mark was a lovely friendly guy who put me right at ease as lets face it it is a wee bit painful! I will be booking in here for my next one for sure!!

Eclectic Ink are what all good tattoo/piercing places should be: Clean, friendly, knowledgable and…read morevery encouraging! If you're looking for personalised service with a tattoo artist who will take great care of you and make sure you're happy with the work she does, this is the place. I've been tattooed twice by Nadia, am booking in for my third piece and highly recommend her. No question is too stupid, no piece too geeky! I've been to other studios but have never felt more comfortable getting needles stuck in me has I have here. EI is a small studio with just one piercer and one tattoo artist but what they lack in size they more than make up for in style. Both owners care deeply about making sure you come away from the shop smiling, and I always do - or else I wouldn't keep going back!

Lanarkshire's premier tattoo studio?…read more Infinite Ink has played a large part in my life over the last few years. After having spent nearly 24 hours under the needle, I cannot compliment the shop enough. As a custom design studio its second to none. All of the work I've received has been created in consultation with myself. This resulted in unique pieces of artwork, bespoke and configured to suit my personal tastes... which certainly beats the 'pick something off the wall' experience you'll find in the many studios. The reception staff are friendly and knowledgeable while that artists are extremely talented (they're on facebook and have a website). You'll find the atmosphere relaxed and the surroundings extremely hygienic - all the sanitary precautions are adhered to strictly. I personally find that the fish tanks and piercing displays are a welcome distraction to my pre-tatt nerves. If you doubt how good a studio it is, make an appointment... The waiting list is reassuringly long. If you want to just turn up and get some random work done, you'll have to go elsewhere. If you want custom ink, great service and a tattoo your proud to show off, this is the place for you. So in response to the opening question: Definitely

Infinite Ink is one of the long line of tattooists and piercers that line Low Waters Road in…read moreHamilton. It has some pretty stiff competition from long established Lorraine's Tattoos and Kenny's House Of Pain, but this studio seems to have the best reputation amongst them. It's spacious and airy looking with the front of the shop completely glass with the shops logo across it. The waiting area is comfortable with couches and magazines and the staff are really friendly. I went here for a piercing and can tell you that in my professional opinion that she was really good at what she did. I was fully briefed and given an aftercare sheet which is always a sign of a good piercer. I booked in for a tattoo as well, and went for my consultation which i had to wait a couple of months to get, and the artist drew it up for me and i was really happy with it. I had paid my 20.00 consultation fee which i have never heard of elsewhere, and was told to wait a couple of weeks till an appointment came up and they would contact me. Weeks passed, i rang them and was told i would get a ring back but i never, ever did. I decided to take my business elsewhere. I was really disappointed with this service and it totally put me off going there for a tattoo, or even another piercing. The 20 quid 'consultation fee' was also a complete con, because in the end i paid it for nothing. Good experience with the piercer, bad with the tattooist.

I got my tattoo as soon as I landed. I had been conversing with the shop over email prior to my…read morevisit to the UK. They were super easy to work with even thousands of miles apart. Marcus did my tattoo and I love it. He did such a great job, it looks great. He was very professional!

From the owner: Right in the centre of Glasgow, friendly approachable staff. We do professional quality custom…read moretattoos, hygienic professional body piercing, professional tattoo removal. Our design or yours. Appointments or walk-ins welcome. From a small first tattoo to a full body suit. Gift vouchers available. Monthly promotions, check website for details. We can design a unique tattoo for every customer. Beautiful shop in Glasgow's most famous street. Clean and friendly service.

Why haven't I reviewed Infamous Ink already?! Whilst I'm too much of a wuss to get that tattoo I've…read morealways wanted, I can certainly vouch for Infamous Ink when it comes to the piercing side of things. - The two ear piercings I've had since living in Stirling were done here. Both were incredibly impulsive decisions and I was able to be squeezed in without any real wait time. The piercing guy has a lot of piercings and tattoos himself and is funny enough to take away any pre-piercing niggles you have. (But just take a deep breath, you'll be fine!) He also recommended some tips on caring for my piercing during the healing process (You're going to get really familiar with rock salt, hot water and cotton buds..) and told me not to hesitate to pop in if I had any problems. As far as I can remember it was really affordable and they also have a piercing loyalty card which is valid on several kinds of piercings. You can collect and save up for a free piercing! (Like I need the encouragement!) Speaking of piercings, it's been a while since my last...