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Ear Lobe Piercing

CHILDREN’S EARLOBE PIERCING One of the questions we get asked often is “Do you pierce children’s earlobes”?  The answer is YES! We are happy to pierce children 7+, with mum or dad present. Children’s earlobe piercing is one of the most rewarding services we offer.  It is a privilege to […]

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Stockists of Industrial Strength Jewellery

I’m proud to say, Pictures of Lily are now stocking the amazing jewellery created by Industrial Strength, who are the professional piercers first choice for body jewellery the world over. So, if you’re looking for something a bit special and of exceptional quality that won’t turn your ear green, come […]

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A Brief History of Tattooing

It’s hard to explain the history of tattooing in a small blog, but I’ll do my best to give you a brief explanation. Tribes have used tattooing and still do, representing all sorts of things, such as rank, skills, warding off illness and evil spirits; also calling the spirit of […]

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Cover Ups

We have many customers asking for cover-ups, so I’ve written a quick explanation to help people understand how it works. Why do people want a cover-up? Several reasons: The tattoo is dated and not who you are anymore Not done very well An exes name Just a rubbish tattoo! Cover-ups […]

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How old do you have to be to get tattooed in the U.K?

It is ILLEGAL to tattoo under 18’s in the United Kingdom and NOT true you can with parental consent. We have had people asking us if they can be tattooed if a parent signs the consent form, the answer is NO! A tattooist that does tattoo a young person can […]

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Can the Daith Piercing Help Migraines?

Recently a number of migraine sufferers have asked about the Daith piercing and whether it can help with their headaches/migraines. The Daith is a small part of the inner ear cartilage and is very discreet and not obvious, so can suit those not really into piercings with a simple basic […]

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Intimate Piercing; Dispelling the Myths!

Male and female genital piercings are not as uncommon as you might think. While it is true that some people are freaked by the mere idea of getting a piercing ‘down there’, there are others who can’t think of anything more exciting and daring. Why? They’re sexy! Plus, many genital […]

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Choosing Your First Tattoo

How do you decide on your first tattoo? So many choices, so many questions, so here’s some advice for you to help make that all important decision, after all this is going to be with you for the rest of your life and believe me, laser hurts! Design The design […]

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