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April 2023

Tooth Gems

2023-04-03T15:03:16+00:00

We’re now offering a tooth gem service. How does it work? Well, let me tell you, read on... The process is the same as when you have braces fitted, we’re not using superglue, we’re using dental grade composite. It doesn’t hurt and it looks freakin’ awesome! Back in the 90’s you might have gone to [...]

Tooth Gems2023-04-03T15:03:16+00:00

July 2021

Summer Care Tips

2021-07-21T11:39:04+00:00

You’ve paid good money for your tattoo or piercing, so look after your investment. Summer can be a tricky time for healing piercings and tattoos – even years down the line you should still consider looking after your tattoo to maintain its quality. Here are a few tips on how to maintain happy healing for [...]

Summer Care Tips2021-07-21T11:39:04+00:00

June 2021

Happy Pride!

2021-06-23T18:24:36+00:00

Pictures of Lily has always welcomed people to be themselves and provided a safe space free from judgement. But we are especially proud to be one of the founding members of Transfriendly, a global business directory to find transgender friendly businesses that have pledged to welcome transgender and non-binary customers. Trans people have always been [...]

Happy Pride!2021-06-23T18:24:36+00:00

May 2021

To-do’s Before a Tattoo Session

2021-06-14T17:47:24+00:00

It’s not just up to the artist to produce an amazing piece of art – you are a part of the process too. Have a read of our top tips on how to prepare before the session to make sure you’re as perfect a canvas as can be… Sleep well You’ll feel much more relaxed [...]

To-do’s Before a Tattoo Session2021-06-14T17:47:24+00:00

UKAPP Accreditation

2023-09-20T10:56:55+00:00

WE DID IT! It is with immense pride and joy that we can now announce Bex is a proud member of the UK Association of Professional Piercers. UKAPP is an organisation dedicated to spreading knowledge of safe piercing practices and up to date education for both industry professionals and the public. They offer piercers the [...]

UKAPP Accreditation2023-09-20T10:56:55+00:00

March 2021

Tattoo Aftercare

2021-06-14T17:37:13+00:00

So you’ve had an awesome tattoo at Pictures of Lily, now you’re wondering how to keep it looking that way. Here’s our advice on how to care for your tattoo… Leaving the studio, your artist will have covered your tattoo with a wrap. You must: Leave this on for TWO HOURS. After these two hours, [...]

Tattoo Aftercare2021-06-14T17:37:13+00:00

November 2020

Is The Piercing I Want Suitable?

2021-06-14T17:27:31+00:00

You’ve probably been dreaming about which piercings you're going to get next, trawling the internet for inspiration, but HOLD FIRE! Not everything you see is a good idea. Some piercings might be unsuitable for your anatomy and some are just plain wrong. We genuinely care about our customers; we won’t just pierce you, take your [...]

Is The Piercing I Want Suitable?2021-06-14T17:27:31+00:00

July 2020

Lockdown Longings

2021-06-14T17:18:39+00:00

Come on Boris! We can get our hair cut, we can have a pint, but when can we get tattooed and pierced?! After months of lockdown we’re itching to get back into the studio and we’re well prepared for when the time comes finally comes. Even before Coronavirus made us all hyper aware of how [...]

Lockdown Longings2021-06-14T17:18:39+00:00

April 2020

Common Piercing Problems

2020-04-19T16:38:39+00:00

Many people worry about the general aches and tenderness after being pierced, but when you have a needle inserted in to your body and what is essentially a foreign object (the jewellery) put in to that hole, it's quite normal for your body to have a reaction. Some piercings can be more tender than others [...]

Common Piercing Problems2020-04-19T16:38:39+00:00

Lumps & Bumps on Piercings

2020-05-01T16:28:35+00:00

Lumps and bumps on your piercings? This is one of the most common issues people can have with cartilage and navel piercings. The main thing is not to worry and most importantly, you do not need to remove your piercing. These things are easily dealt with and require just a little patience and care; you [...]

Lumps & Bumps on Piercings2020-05-01T16:28:35+00:00
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