I just got my first tattoo here, actually 4 of us got our first and the other 2 in the party had…read morealready had tattoos. We were very impressed with the professionalism of the staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and the attention to hygiene for the process. We didn't have appointments but the staff worked with us to get us all in together. Guy was our tattoo artist and not only was he a brilliant artist but he was so good to chat with each of us to ease our anxiety and make it a fun experience. We LOVE our tattoos! This is a great place whose owner is world renown. I would definitely return if in London again.

The tattooist named Jessica told me, that the picture I sent her was the same as what she tattooed…read moreon me. She finished the work in less than 3 hours and wanted to extort me £500. When I told her I needed to repair the tattoo, she said there was no problem with the tattoo. When I asked her how much it cost every hour, she gave me back £100 and walked away, then blocked my Instagram. I want to tell you that your career won't go long after you have done something wrong. She didn't say a word to me during the tattooing, didn't ask me any questions, was very indifferent, and forced me to admit that this was the pattern I wanted to tattoo. My three-year-old niece can do better than you. Even if she blocked me, the chat history is still there. And after my friend posted a negative review she decided to unblock me. But I have proof she blocked me. She is very unprofessional and rude.

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!!

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

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.

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.

Rachel is wonderful, and I'm proud to wear her work. She is meticulous and considers how the tattoo…read morewill move with the body in order to ensure best results. Her studio is clean, and you get to see the fresh needles come right out of the package. Her awards and certifications are prominently displayed. This is easily the best tattoo experience I've ever had. Five stars doesn't seem like enough. Thanks for making time for me, Rachel!

From the owner: We are a friendly, professional studio just a few minutes' walk from Paddington stationread more

Amazing experience. I went in to get 3 vertical cartilage piercings but I did not have the right…read moreanatomy to get 3. The piercer was super helpful in helping me decide where to place the 3rd piercing. They talked me through the process and the result was amazing! The piercer was super knowledgeable and I very much appreciated the advice on what piercings to get based on my ear anatomy. The studio itself was very cute and had gorgeous art on the walls.

Awesome tattoo shop. Fair prices for outstanding work. Only 4 stars because her tattoo artist was…read morehad only been tattooing for a year and scarred her when she got her tattoo as well. Thank you again. :-)

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.

Highly recommend!!! Only 28 pounds for a helix including jewelry and aftercare. Everyone is super…read moresweet!! Really friendly and talkative. Supportive and cleanly. Lots of piercing choices for around 30 pounds. Great value and style. In the heart of Camden. The oldest piercing place in London

Got my septum pierced here not too long ago. Walked in on a weekday evening. Had a bit of trouble…read morefinding the door and managed to walk past it twice without noticing. The building's identifiable from afar, look out for the giant circular barbells. The entrance is a little doorway tucked between two touristy shops and a bit hidden by their sidewalk displays. Didn't book an appointment. Walked in around 5pm and was told to come back in 30 minutes. You'll need to leave a cash deposit and keep in mind that it's a cash only business. Make sure you've done the usual pre-piercing checks. No booze beforehand and had a meal reasonably recently. Was a quick process. In and out in about 8 minutes. Everything was clean and neat. Got a little bottle of cleaning solution, piercing, and jewellery for £28. Very fair prices, especially for somewhere so well known. They could easily charge far more but it's run by some decent honest folks who aren't out to run that kind of jam. Solid experience. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

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.