I got a piercing! To be more specific: it's a helix piercing, which means it's in the upper ear,…read morepiercing through the cartilage. I'd been meaning to get this piercing since I was a teenager, but back in the days I wasn't mentally quite prepared for it. First, I didn't want to be the one person in my village with a piercing "like that" - if a boy had a piercing, it was the one through the ear lobe. Secondly, we had a saying in Germany that goes like this: "Links ist cool, rechts is schwul." That translates to: Wear it on your left and you're cool. Wear it on your right and you're gay. As I said: I wasn't ready for this when I was a teenager and then I eventually ended up working in hospitality and that industry didn't really like it if you had had piercings as a man. (Times have luckily changed on that front.) Going through somewhat like a midlife crisis (or second puberty?), I figured now would be a good time to get that piercing. A friend recommended Punktured in Brighton and without further ado, I made an appointment. The staff was super friendly and walked me through the various steps: both of the procedure and the healing process. At every time in the process, I felt very well taken care of! Thank you, Punkture team! Also - guess which side I got the earing in!? Let's be gay ;-)

I had an ear piercing done in this place a year ago which never healed properly even after using…read moreall the products they recommended and looking after it carefully. Now I found out I'm pregnant and I asked them if they could take the piercing out as it can be dangerous. Not only did they refused to help me, but one of the ladies (short one with dark hair) was extremely rude with me, even though I told her many times I was very worried because the doctor told me it could be risky to keep an unhealed piercing during pregnancy. When I asked her if she at least could teach me how to take it out safely, she rolled her eyes and looked at the other employees and told me I could not take it out inside the store. I told her I could do it outside and expressed my worries to her and she started saying I was "giving her attitude" as if I were a child. I never had anyone mistreat me like this and I don't wish anyone, particularly a first-time mum, to go through this. I wouldn't recommend a place with such rude and insensitive (un)professionals. Additionally, this was the only piercing I had problems healing. I have other 5 made in other places which all healed fine and people were always lovely and helpful. The only reason I don't give less stars is because the professional who pierced me at the time was very respectful and nice.

Thank you Atti for the fab advice and service you gave me when I ventured in to your exciting shop…read more I've want a tattoo for a very long time and after consultation and your artistic spin you gave me the confidence to follow my little tattoo through and I'm over the moon. Wonderful service and fab art work thank you . I will be back xx

friendly shop with happy chilled out artists. They took the time to design my tattoo and made me…read morefeel really relaxed

Intro is a small body piercing and tattoo studio in a convenient location along Queens road, not…read moretoo far from Churchill Square. I went here to get my tongue pierced. The staff are very friendly and make you feel very comfortable. I went in there to ask how painful it would be - a common question no doubt, and they gave me some great advice - go away, have a burger, don't think about it, then come and do it! They're very clean, very professional and as I said they do a good job of making you very at ease. Price wise they're very fairly priced in my opinion, having had other piercings before now. I've been back to this place regularly to buy new tongue balls and belly bars as I also have my belly button pierced. I think they have a good selection of body jewellery but not an overly excessive amount, however the prices in comparison to Punktured (in the North Laines) are a lot less. This is the only place I have had a piercing done in Brighton but I'd say the standard of the service is great. It's difficult to review a piercing place if you're getting something pierced that you haven't before as it's difficult to compare or know how it was supposed compare to other piercings... Saying that, my boyfriend has had his nipple pierced in this place after having it done previously at a different studio - the first time he had it pierced it never really heeled properly and he ended up taking it out, but since he recently had it repierced at Intro, he hasn't noticed any problems. All I can say that this is a decent piercing place and that the staff are very open and friendly with you and are always happy to give advice or answer your questions about anything so if you're trying to find a place to get something pierced I can safely say that you'll have nothing to worry about if you go to Intro. - Two years on and I've had no problems with my tongue piercing.. .

I had a tattoo done here just over a year ago, and it is fantastic! The detail in the piece was…read morelovely, and the staff were really friendly and welcoming! The lady who did my tattoo was really talkative whilst doing my tattoo which was great as it distracted me from the pain, and she also gave me lollies which was nice as well, haha! Great atmosphere so I'd definitely recommend!

The best tattoo and piercing place ....I ended getting both done as I was so pleased …read more Katie was very helpful and informative :)

francesco is really a greeat artist who just happens to be a tattooist too. All in a great…read moreexperience and fantastic end result. I would recommend Inked Up Brihgotn to anyuone in Brihgton looking to get a tattoo or piercing.

'From the moment you step into the studio, you're greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that…read moreimmediately puts you at ease. The staff are incredibly friendly and approachable, making the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free.' ????? That is a review I read online that made me laugh. From the moment I stepped inside I was treated like a second class citizen due to my assistance dog. I was bawled out by 3 members of staff for bringing the dog even though the receptionist told me it would be ok and she refused to watch the dog whilst I had the tattoo claiming to be 'too busy.' Not only did she provide me with the wrong information she then flat out denied doing so to my face. The business owner was extremely rude and unfriendly about my assistance dog even though he had his dog on the premises, saying 'dogs are dirty and unhygienic.' He dismissed my needs and the receptionist could not wait for me to leave so she could bitch about me. What an unpleasant bunch. Avoid.

An excellent shop with talented artists. Super friendly and accommodating for walk-insread more

Fantastic customer care, great though quirky environment, helpful and friendly staff, very very…read moreclean and comfortable and the professionals made me feel safe and welcome while they worked on art designs I'd happily call a masterpiece

From the owner: Tattoo and piercing studio in Brighton and Hove. cover-up…read moretattoos, scar cover-ups, custom tattoo designs, full body piercing, art prints and custom jewellery.

Tucked in restaurant-laden Preston Street, Diablo is a Hells Angels run tattooist, offering top…read morenotch tattooing, piercing and other more extreme body modifications. The first time I visited this place I watched my mate get branded in the downstairs room. The last time I was there was Sunday, and I watched my boyfriend get tattooed. I'll be returning as soon as I have the dosh to extend my own tattoo. With a small, clean but not clinical upstairs tattooing and piercing room, a huge corner sofa dominating the waiting area and a horde of body art magazines and brochures, as well as a computer screen showing films and playing music, it's a friendly, unintimidating and comfortable place to get inked. The prices are reasonable, the quality is exceptional, and the staff are really chatty and friendly, easing the nerves of anxious customers. Open 'til 11pm most nights, Diablo is a favourite for many Brighton body modders.

AVIOD THIS PLACE. My…read more3/4 sleeve (that i used to love) was extended and ultimately ruined by Mickey at Diablo Inc. The scale is off and it's so messy that you can't see what's going on. I really tried to love this tattoo but feel like crying everytime i look at it. I went back and told him i didn't like it expecting him to be a bit concerned or at least offer to try and rectify it for nothing, however he wanted more money on top of the 320 i had already paid. Please please don't risk your skin here when there are so many cheaper and better places in Brighton. BEWARE!