Botched tragus piercing due to improper jewelry used…read more I got my tragus pierced pierced here as I've had other piercings done here previously. I've always felt it was a reputable studio and was pleased with the service. However, this experience has been traumatic and frankly awful. I chose my bar (a plain titanium silver bar) and was taken to get the piercing done. It was really quick and not painful - I was given care instructions. However within 48 hours, the pain was too much (my whole jaw was aching and the side of my face was swollen) and my tragus ballooned up to the point that yesterday evening I noticed that I couldn't feel the 'back' of my earring anymore. I realised that it must have embedded; perhaps the bar was too short? and I had no alternative but to remove the piercing. Well... turns out that was rather a horrible ordeal because I pulled out the bar from front to back - no doubt causing trauma to my piercing. I was horrified to see that the bar did not have a typical flat backing - instead it had a tiny diamond jewel. I contacted the studio immediately on facebook and told them what happened and that I thought the wrong type of jewelry was used. They apologised a bit, the owner of the studio even said "yes looking from the pictures I agree with you" (i have attached a photo of the bar they used, alongside a hideous photo of my ear skin growing over the tragus piercing from the back). The owner, Barbara was apologetic and keen to resolve the issue, which I appreciate. However, I went to the shop this evening, and the piercer didn't apologise. Not even once. She was adamant that it was the correct type of jewelry and safe to use. 1. I did not pay or choose a diamond jewel bar. They also use externally threaded jewelry, which is an AVOID anyway. 2. the diamond side was inside my ear, and therefore far too small to be used. It was basically asking to get embedded at this point. The 'head piercer' who botched my ear offered to put in a new bar, but I took it home and said I would do it myself as I don't trust them. They condescendingly said I wouldn't be able to get it in by myself (which I did in fact manage). I did receive a full refund, but frankly the fact they didn't even acknowledge any wrong doing is upsetting to me. I've had many piercings before (body and ears) and had no issues with healing them. Unfortunately I would not recommend them for piercings and they've sadly lost a customer. I can't comment on the tattoo experience here, it's probably better - and management is OK. Just need better customer care from the piercing team and also better training standards.

Walked in for a septum & a rook piercing. The person (whose name I've forgotten, sorry!) working…read morethe front was so sweet & helpful, as was Demetrio, the piercer. I mistakenly said I wanted a tragus at first & he was so nice when it came to helping me figure out what it was I actually wanted. He also worked with my crooked nose to get the septum piercing as straight as possible! The actual piercings went very smoothly. Really friendly atmosphere & very clean. Would 100% recommend!!

My bestie and I decided to have some new ink while we were on vacation in London. HT was easy to…read morework with and got us in on the day and time we requested. They take walk-ins but I'm happy we were able to schedule ahead of time. We were even able to pay our deposit online from the US. Great customer service and a great artist. Marcy was dope!

Tom is an absolute legend. Be sure to ask for Tom Stals to be your artist. We booked our…read moreappointment months ago when we knew we would be here on vacation from America. The three siblings all got matching tattoos. The entire process, from start to finish, was super smooth, and we cannot thank the team here at Hammersmith enough.

I got tattooed here by Sarah and she was so sweet and amazing. Her artwork of a rose/mandala…read moreexceeded all of my expectations. The shop is small, cute, clean, and cozy. It's really laid back and the gals will make sure you're comfortable. My tattoo is breathtaking and I'm so happy with the experience!!!

I went there to get my septum pierced. I don't know that much about piercings but I expected to be…read morepierced with a circular barbell, because that's what the majority of piercing shops pierce with for spetums. I got pierced with a curved barbell which looked absolutely ridiculous on me. Left it for a day or so then realized that I couldn't wait for it to heal to change it so I got it taken out. Another piercer that I met even said that it was a ring meant for eyebrows... t wasn't what I wanted at all. So such a waste of money for me. The only good thing was that the piercer did pierce my septum correctly, and pierced it through the sweet spot. So it wasn't painful.

DON'T GO HERE FOR PIERCINGS! NIGHTMARE EXPERIENCE!…read more I had my septum pierced here a few months ago she completely botched it and pierced it too far back in the cartilage. Firstly when she put the needle in my nose she then realised she couldn't use the ring she'd chosen so made me choose another one while the needle was still in my nose! I thought something was wrong that evening so I went for a second opinion the next day and they told me to take it out immediately as it was dangerous. The Ink Parlour refused to accept responsibility and would not give a refund and started ignoring my calls and emails.. Disgusting treatment! Do not get pierced here. I went and had it done properly in Hell To Pay in Camden by proper trained professionals, completely different experience.

absolutely happy!! i had my second tatto at the TIP and went away smiling till home in east ldn!!…read moreone negative thing: my first tattoo (had in june this year) looks naif and defo worse than i wanted compare to the new one!! thanx guys, i loved your professionalism and see you soon for next masterpiece.

I had a black shaded tattoo on my shoulder from my rock'n'roll days which had started blurring so…read moredecided to have it removed. After doing a lot of research into various methods I went with Richard and could not have been more impressed. There is no scarring or pigmentation, after 6 treatments my skin is ink free (tattoo was approx 3x3 inches). My disbelieving friends inspected me very closely and couldn't spot anything, one even checked the other shoulder to make sure I wasn't playing a trick! Very affordable and well worth it, once you have your first one each session only takes a few minutes. Be aware, it IS painful, but well worth it. Recovery shortens each time too.

Extremely professional with an efficient consultation leading to 1st treatment. Treatment itself…read moreuses state of the art laser, the consultant I saw, Richard, was really good both with explanations of procedure and with treatment itself. I can highly recommend them to anyone considering or needing a tattoo removal.