Got my second lobes done and my piercer was very kind and explained the whole process…read more May be important to bring cash as it is preferred and I did not know that upon arrival Would reccomend!

Amazing experience, welcoming and friendly people who are willing to work with you and get you…read moreexactly what you are looking for. Great experience with Jim specifically who helped me fixed my initial bad tattoo from another tattoo parlor.

This is got to be one of the best tattoo / piercing shops I've ever stepped into. Roni is the…read moreperson that did my piercings I really enjoyed the service and our company was great very non judgemental. I've had tattoos in the past and have had piercings in the past but they really know what they're doing here I still have my piercing after almost a year.

I've never written a Yelp review before, but after my experience today I just had to!…read more I went to the other location in Leicester Square because the Charing Cross one is tattoo-only. I went tonight without an appointment. I was extremely nervous going into the shop, as I hate needles and I've only had my ears pierced once before, but as soon as I met Roni (who has the most interesting collection of facial tattoos and piercings, and his eyeballs are tattooed black! whew!) I instantly felt better. Roni made the whole process quick and (practically) painless. My wait time was around 20 minutes tops, and it cost £25 for my nose piercing. The atmosphere of the shop was busy busy busy, with loud upbeat music playing and a tattoo machine buzz in the background. After waiting, Roni took me to the back and was calm the whole time, asking me about myself and talking about life in London. It definitely helped relax me, and for that I'm grateful. He was very patient and gave me time to decide exactly where I wanted the stud to be. Everything was clean and sterile. I was done within 10 minutes - Roni really knows his stuff (I think he said he's been in the business for a decade or so?). I would definitely come back here for any other piercings/tattoos.

worst service, closed way before close time and it has caused distress to me being that I travelled…read moreall the way down here

If I could give this shop 6 stars, I would! They took me as…read morea walk in, even though they were incredibly busy. They engaged in lively conversation and by the end, I felt like we were old friends. Not only that, but the art was exactly as I asked, which is of course most important when looking for studios. May have been off the beaten path, but I am so glad this is the shop I went to, I will always remember the two Italians I spoke with while getting my London tattoo.

Absolutely obsessed with Maria Tash! I don't think I can…read moreever get pierced anywhere else ever again.. from the curating, to the welcoming & inviting experience, stunning and unique pieces, to the overall good vibes! Paris was my piercer as I got a little heart stud done & everything was perfect! My London memory forever! Highly recommend

We were shopping around Soho and came across Maria Tash. Their jewelry for piercings are absolutely…read morebeautiful. There is something for everyone. My friend and I got last second Tragus piercings ina cute little triple diamond stud in white gold. The piercing was 35 pounds. It was super busy but they were able to squeeze us in. The lady that helped us was lovely. The piercer to was amazing as well. I was scared but honestly it didn't hurt one bit. I will be a life long customer as they have a location in Los Angeles. We're we will actually be having our bar shortened complimentary.

Such as beautiful store with the most gorgeous jewellery, I had a piercing done there and it was a…read morewonderful and relaxing experience :-)

From the owner: Modern and Meaningful Luxury Jewelleryread more

I had the chance to get tattooed by Tasha, and I would say it was an excellent experience, very…read moreprofessional and warm person. Thanks, Tasha.

This place is a personal gem of mine. It is an absolutely teeny studio in the depths of dutty South…read moreEast London, which I found out about only through word of mouth. It is very much a boys studio with comics and mexican wrestling masks on the walls and MF Doom playing gently in the background. The main tattoo artist Marcus is not the chattiest guy in the world but I'm completely in love with both tattoos he's done. The shop is refreshingly unpretentious and you'll find all sorts of locals rolling through here, with them also having a body piercing service. Though they may lack the heavyweight reputation, the quality this tucked away studio puts out is more than deserving. I wholeheartedly recommend.

I came here on the 29th of October in 2013, I know this because I got the date tattoo'd on my body,…read moreBUT I would've probably remembered it anyway because of the g money experience I had there. So I hopped on a plane to London one day on my own because I heard Drake say something about YOLO on the radio and I'm an impressionable teen. My hotel was a walk away from this tattoo studio so I thought "AYYYYY my dad hates tattoos let's get it started hot" and walked in wanting to get my first tattoo at a foreign place in commemoration of the day. Should've probably thought what I wanted to get through more, but spontaneity is a beast of burden in that way and as a result I had no idea what I wanted to get as an image to go with the date. Two wonderful, wonderful, chill as hell, beauties by the name of Mike & Anna (I THINK. I SUCK BALLS AT NAMES) were working and Mike sort of just went back and forth with me on what I wanted. Which I was really grateful for because it meant my tattoo would have more of a relation to the artist as well. We settled on a Poppy (nothing to do with remembrance day or anything I'm just a dumb tourist that saw it everywhere when I landed) and simple print date because I'm also a dumb hipster that likes minimalistic shit. Also holy shit I didn't even have an appointment and they were still like come on in! ANYWAY, I asked Mike to put it at a discrete location in case I needed to hide it from my parents or my workplace so it's on my side next to my left breast. The poppy's like my third nipple lol. I even got away with going completely naked to a bathhouse in Japan where tattoos are a no no, so size and placement get a 10/10 For a first tattoo it was like a weird tickle, it never hurt, but Mike kept asking if I was okay anyway through out the whole thing. So rad! And Anna & Mike were so easy to talk to, easy going, honest, and even made me a damn list of places to see during my stay. I don't remember how long it took because time flew by. Anna even gave me a contact in case I needed a locals help cause she felt bad for me and seriously y'all were nice x 1000. I wish I could've met the others that worked here, because if these two were anything to go by, the other artists are probably a blast too. My tattoo is so clean and well done, can't believe I lucked out on walking in here for my first one. Next time I stop by London I'll be sure to bring gifts and get another. In the end, the tattoo doesn't just remind me of the trip, but it reminds me of the really brilliant time I had in Lauren's studio with two awesome tattoo artists. So much more worth it.

I have had all of my piercings done at Laurens by Verna and have always loved the place and highly…read morerecommend it. I got my first piercing there when i was 14 I got my nose pierced and Verna was really kind and helpful. I went back a couple of years later to my second lobe, industrial and a flat piercing, and I got looked after when I had a bit of trouble during one of the piercings. Also I highly recommend this place because their aftercare was amazing, when I was having problems they were happy for me to pop in and check over if everything was ok. Overall they have lovely staff, they don't rush through things and they have great aftercare.

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!!

I got my ears pierced by Mara and it was a really pleasant experience, as far as getting a needle…read morein your ear could be, of course. She's super-professional (gloves, mask, sterilizing solution etc.) and explained to me both what she was about to do and how to ease the pain. Plus, at the end, she explained to me how to take good care of my babies . I highly recommend to go and get pierced by her, she's adorable

From the owner: We specialise in custom tattooing, the safest & most up to date methods in body piercing & high…read morequality jewellery. We use implant grade titanium, 14k yellow, rose & white gold & platinum body jewellery from the best brands in the piercing industry.

Barry Louvaine's House of Living Art is a tattoo artist built around the artful fame and…read moreinteresting projects undertaken by Mr Barry Louvaine himself. Opened in 1974, Barry was the one responsible for the world's largest tattoo according to the Guinness Book of Records: The Leopard Man. Google it and prepare to either be amazed or disgusted! Barry Louvaine has sadly died since, but his honour lives on in this interesting, murky little shop where very capable tattoo artists and a host of unique ink designs line the walls. As with any tattoo artist, a full range of body piercing is available as well, and at a cost of only £25, you can definitely be the main cause of conniptions in your home within a few minutes.

I went here for my second tattoo. I was terrified. I always am when I enter tattoo shops. Sometimes…read morethe staff have a cooler-than-thou attitude. I needn't have worried as the staff here are soo friendly, down-to-earth and generally very welcoming. The receptionist made me feel right at home. I was able to get a same day appointment, which was great. I don't recommend impulse tattoos, but I'd been thinking about it for a while so I knew I wouldn't regret it. When I came back for my appointment, an artist called Steli (seriously good) did my tattoo. It took him 2 hours and I really feel I must point this out: I brought an outline of the design I wanted. He took about half an hour to do it and then told me he had an idea for more that could be added to it. He asked if I was ok with this. I placed my trust in him and I'm glad I did. He spent the next one and a half hours adding numerous details (including some white to give it extra shine) to really bring it to life. It's currently my favourite tattoo and it practically leaps off my skin. When I came back after the healing period (three weeks), he was impressed with how well I'd looked after it. Another plus is that as they are in south London, their prices are reasonable rather than through the roof, unlike many tattoo shops in north and central London. If you are looking for a good tattoo, go here. You will not be disappointed.