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!?!

I won't go anywhere else for my tattoo work and really nice people.read more

From the owner: Living Colour is a multi-award winning tattoo studio based on the outskirts of Cwmbran town. We…read morealso offer professional body piercings including skin divers. We have both male and female piercers.

Great place, surprised not to find it here! Got my tattoo there, you can see it in the gallery.read more

I've been in a couple of times now and have had my nose pierced there. After years of being messed…read morearound by untrustworthy piercers, I can truly say these guys are brilliant. It is obvious that they truly care and are passionate about their work. The cleanliness is next level and are always talking you through procedures and aftercare regardless whether it's your first or 17th piercing! They are completely honest and transparent with their advice even if it means they miss out on a sale - they truly care about their clients. Best piercing studio in Bath - thank you, thank you, thank you :)

Had the pleasure of meeting Daniel on a very busy Sunday. The queue was impressive and only…read moreconfirmed that Broad Street Studio was the best place to have our piercings. Daniel was the coolest, calmest guy and made us feel like we were chatting with an old friend. He was not rushed at all and made sure he had explained all procedures fully. Hygiene was paramount and we know that we have received the best care - thank you.

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.

When looking for a tattoo, it's a good idea to remember that these babies are going to be there for…read morelife, not just for Christmas. With that in mind, when I was looking to have the tattoo on my upper arm extended, I took a lot of time looking for a tattooist that I thought could do a decent job. Having had my initial tattoo done a few years ago, it hadn't aged well and itself needed a bit of touching up too. Also, as I wasn't going back to the original tattooist, it was important that I went to someone who could mimic the old design whilst both extending and blending it in with the original. After checking out a few local and not so local tattoo parlours, I found the right man for the job, and right on my doorstep too. Nu Rose Tattoos is located at the top of Caerphilly town. The tattoo artist is named Brim and his work is both unique and visually impressive. The studio itself is visibly clean and there is a noticeably relaxed atmosphere which is always good to set your mind at ease prior to the needlework. Once I was sat in the chair and the work had begun, I was confident I had chosen the right man for the job and, three hours later, I was certain of it as I left with my new extended tattoo. Not only did the extended design look good, but the new work complimented and improved on the old one dramatically. If you're looking for a place to get a new tattoo, Nu Rose is definitely worth a browse.

I have happily used Frontier in the past for both a tattoo and piercings…read more However, recently I booked a tattoo a month in advance only to be called to say that they 'ballsed up' and had double booked the appointment by accident. After stating that I was in the middle of a two-hour drive down to Cardiff for the tattoo, I was told that 'sh** happens'. I appreciate honest mistakes happen, but this sort of response is appalling. I would have appreciated some sort of attempt to rectify the situation that day or at least some genuine empathy. The situation was handled terribly and I would recommend looking elsewhere for a tattoo.

Went in for a piercing. Paperwork was taken care of immediately and I was sent to Jess upstairs in…read morea private room. She was absolutely fantastic. Super quick and professional. Definitely recommend.

Post-familial disintegration, I found myself quite often at loose ends and with time to contemplate…read morethe larger questions of existence - why are we here? What is the meaning of life? Where did this funny pink lump come from? - and so to fill up the space I took to excessive coffee, a rigid abstinence from alcohol, and a commitment to doing some "serious writing" every day (two or three years on and of those three, only an addiction to coffee remains a constant). However, during periods without caffeine and when I was all wrote-out, I got to thinking about a mid-life crisis proper. With a son and shared custody, selling the car and purchasing a motorcycle was appealing but a non-starter given the ex-missus's shrill tendency to risk aversion, and although I used to sail as a boy, I've no love for all that bollocks these days. So I went and got a tattoo instead. Two in fact. I have long wondered about what I might like indelibly inked onto my skin and have until recently come up blank (literally). But several influences, notably Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man and a chap I once knew called Pete, led me to consider something that would capture a particular point in time, a critical juncture and what I was feeling, something abstract but loaded with meaning, to me at least. But I couldn't think of anything. I plumped instead for two pieces of advice, stolen unapologetically and without originality from two of my favourite authors, both reminding me not to do anything stupid in future. Ironically, when quizzed by a charming elderly lady about why I might permanently spoil my skin in this way, on providing this rationale in my defence, she remarked that it was "too bloody late for that my laddo." And so to the meat of the dish. Neither tattoo took long to do, nor was particularly tricky for an artist as accomplished as Justin, and not once did I feel in the entire process that I was an idiot or that the guys at Valkyrie were in any way sitting in judgement on my life choices. They were extremely helpful, kind, clean and supportive with lots of after care advice, and the two tattoos together cost less than £100. If you do feel like having a cluster of needles rip into your flesh hundreds of times in the pursuit of intrinsic meaningfulness, or so you can show off your hipster credentials at the beach / swimming pool, I can think of no better place to get it done.

From the owner: Bespoke custom Tattoo studio! We have very talented and professional artists determined in creating…read moresomething special for you!

I've had 6 tattoos done at abracadabra's, I certainly wouldn't go anywhere else. Their advice is…read moregreat, they do the best they can to suit the customer. Absolutely love them all there!! I've also had all 12 of my piercings there too. Great place!

The best there is, anything you want they can do, wouldnt go anywhere elseread more

The last time i had a tattoo was quite a while ago now 10yrs+.Have wanted one for ages but just…read moredidnt get round to it..and sometimes didnt want to walk into a tattoo place alone!! Today was the first time i'd been to Tattoo U...And i have to say they made me feel welcome,relaxed,and comfortable even with my belly hanging out everywhere lol..But seriously i really did feel at ease,and the Tattoo is amazing(lots of fiddley detail) I am 100% pleased with it..Will definately be going back again..:-)

I look forward to a consultation re my wanted tattoos, I found Anton friendly and informed as to my…read morewanting vegan ink and such regarding my wanted tattoos.