Had a full sleeve and full leg done by Adam amazing tattoo artist and the only one I will allow to tattoo me... Danny on reception is really friendly and knows hes stuff both an asset
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Skins and Needles is the North East's Leading Tattoo Studio and home to a multi-award-winning team of artists, piercers, laser technicians and more.
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Had a full sleeve and full leg done by…
Had a full sleeve and full leg done by Adam amazing tattoo artist and the only one I will allow to tattoo me... Danny on reception is really friendly and knows hes stuff both an asset
12 oktober 2026
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Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 🖤
We’re thrilled to hear how happy you are with your sleeve and leg work by Adam. It means a lot to know you trust him with your tattoos and continue to choose him as your artist!
We’ll also make sure Danny sees your lovely comments — it’s great to hear he made you feel welcome and looked after you throughout your visit.
Thank you for your continued support of Skins & Needles. We really appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again soon! 🙌
The Skins & Needles Team
This place is a joke
This place is a joke. Overpriced. Ran by so e wannabe gangster who isn't even a tattooer. They offer overpriced apprenticeships to fools who do a 2 month crash course (usual apprenticeships are 1-2 years) then he has them tattoo people who dont know
11 september 2026
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Hi Guy,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take all feedback seriously, however, we’re disappointed to read these comments, particularly as they contain a number of serious claims about our training and standards.
At Skins & Needles, we are committed to providing a professional service and maintaining high standards across our studio. We take the development of aspiring artists seriously, and we would welcome the opportunity to understand more about the specific concerns you have raised.
We’re always open to constructive feedback that allows us to review and improve our services. However, we believe it’s important that concerns are raised fairly and based on accurate information.
If you have had a direct experience with our studio that you would like us to address, please contact us privately so we can look into the matter appropriately.
Kind regards,
The Skins & Needles Team
My grandaughter had an appointment with…
My grandaughter had an appointment with Tommy for piercings. She has a phobia of needles and he was calming, reassuring and so patient and she was delighted when she left with newly pierced ears.
Thank you
19 augusti 2026
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! ❤️ We’re so pleased to hear that Tommy made your granddaughter feel comfortable and reassured throughout her appointment. We understand that piercings can be daunting, especially for someone with a fear of needles, so it’s wonderful to hear that his patience and care made such a positive difference. We hope she absolutely loves her new piercings! ✨
The Skins & Needles Team 🖤
Durham
I am writing a review of a few issues.
I arranged for some finger tattoos to be done for my special birthday .
We arranged for it to be done 2 weeks before my birthday so that they could be touched up if needed. We booked up, paid the deposit, and sent the photos all on the link.
The only emails I received were adds about other skins and needle shops. Luckily I had taken screenshots of it saying deposit paid the tattooist and the date.
On the day we had to wait nearly 25 minutes until the tattooist strolled in with a greggs hot drink. Yes, everyone is entitled to a morning cupper, but it would have been good customer service to apologise for the lateness.
While waiting, we watched 2 of the staff( piercer and apprentice) having sneaky vapes in between people coming in and out of the shop.
The tattooist came down and said about my 3 finger tattoos, which I immediately questioned as I had booked for 12 small tattoos, and the reception said no only 3 pictures came through.
I explained to them that not only did the link have the 12 pictures before the time and price showed and deposit paid , but also they had been sent in an email when we contacted to find out the price and if they had a tattooist willing.
It was sorted, and the photos were sent again to the tattooists' own email.
We went up, and it began . The tattooist was interrupted numerous times so that they could speak about other customers. One, he actually went down to speak to the person. He then said that after one hand, he was having 5 minutes and came back with a greggs cupper.
During the tattoos, 2 were taken from a printout, and the rest free hand. It would have been better if all were printouts and placement was done before tattooing instead of individual fingers being done so could be corrected if needed, whereas there are a few tattoos that are off and not in the middle of the finger or distorted .
We left and gave it time to heal we understood about finger tattoos and the issues, so when we saw the touch-ups were needed, we arranged an appointment .
We went the day before my birthday and sat waiting While waiting we watched another staff member (tattooist)vaping. What is it with the vaping inside? So not only is it unlawful but it shows the lack of respect for their customers.
The tattooist who had done the tattos and who we had booked to redo his work when told the reason I was his next appointment that it was for finger tattoo touch ups he turned while walking up the stairs and said loud enough for us to hear that this is his last time he was doing finger tattoos. The attitude was disgusting.
Then while he was redoing them I could very clearly tell he was irritated about having to do it . This showed in his work while he was wiping he was being very Heavy-handed which was terrible compared to the last time he originally tattooed them and when he went over he distorted some.
We had paid for a service and if he didn't want to do fingers he should have pulled out from the start.
I was so upset with the experience that once we got into the car I actually began to cry.
These were Extremely important to me as they represented important decisions and people in my life. These were meant to bring me joy not tears. I have had many many tattoos and some were redone but non have ever left me with this feeling when I look at them.
I am absolutely disgusted with the whole experience with this company and the customer service that I received. I will never go to this company again and will also advise anyone who is thinking of using them to seek assistance elsewhere.
11 augusti 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry to hear that your experience did not meet the standard of service we aim to provide, particularly as these tattoos held such personal significance to you and were planned around your special birthday.
We take the concerns you have raised regarding appointment arrangements, communication, waiting times and your experience during both appointments seriously. We understand how upsetting it must have been to feel that your concerns were not handled with the care and consideration you expected.
Customer service, professionalism and making our clients feel comfortable are extremely important to us, and we are disappointed to hear that you felt let down on this occasion.
We would appreciate the opportunity to look into the details of your experience further and discuss the concerns you have raised. Please contact the studio directly so that we can speak with you privately and work towards understanding what happened.
Once again, we are sorry that your experience left you feeling this way, and we appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention.
Skins & Needles Team
I wouldn't recommend this place for piercings
I wouldn't recommend this place in York for piercings, absolute nightmare, inexperienced piercers, horrible placement at an angle and left horrible piercing bumps after 7 months. They don't even use proper titanium. When I went back they just told me to keep cleaning it, so had to go to That place to get it removed- much better.
4 februari 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and that you’ve been unhappy with the outcome of your piercings.
At Skins & Needles, we take concerns regarding piercing placement, jewellery quality and aftercare advice seriously. We would like the opportunity to look into the details of your experience, as the standard of care and service our clients receive is extremely important to us.
We’re sorry to hear that you felt you had to seek help elsewhere, and we appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. Please contact the studio directly so we can discuss your experience further and investigate the matters you’ve raised.
Kind regards,
The Skins & Needles Team
I had an appointment with Pemba today…
I had an appointment with Pemba today…
I had searched Pinterest for ideas and took some pictures with me…
Pemba took his time, and down to the finest detail added some free hand and erased parts until he came up with the perfect design…
He listens carefully, and his attention to detail is second to none….
He created a beautiful and unique piece of art..
I am absolutely elated with the result and would highly recommend Pemba,on top of his work, he has a very pleasant demeanour, making you feel comfortable and at ease…
Claire.
29 juli 2026
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Thank you so much, Claire, for your lovely review! ❤️
We’re delighted to hear how happy you are with your experience with Pemba and your finished tattoo. Taking the time to perfect a design and make sure every detail is just right is so important, and we’re thrilled that you ended up with a piece you absolutely love.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Pemba — he’ll be so pleased to hear your feedback!
Thank you for recommending Skins & Needles. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! 🖤
The Skins & Needles Team
AMAZING!
First ever tattoo. Hate needles. I had been thinking about having a memorial tattoo, but due to my absolute fear of needles i kept putting it off.
I finally enquired. Sent a couple of ideas of what I wanted. Ric from Middlesbrough is AMAZING!
Everything was explained, design explored and then the tattoo carried out. Not what I was expecting. Ric went at my pace and is FANTASTIC! Ric went above and beyond and has created my tattoo that's even better than I expected (or explained).
I would definitely recommend Ric from Middlesbrough Skins & Needles! I am sure I will be back!
Thank you!
24 maj 2026
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🖤 We’re thrilled to hear that you love your tattoo! Thank you for choosing Skins & Needles — we really appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon for your next piece! ✨
**The Skins & Needles Team**
Ian and Aaliyah, York. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ive been pierced by Ian and Aaliyah, both from Skins and Needles in York and I can say they are both absolutely AMAZING!!
I have 40 piercings, so fair to say Ive been to a few piercers over the years, but none were as warm, friendly, helpful and professional as these two!
I couldnt recommend them enough. FAB!! ❤️❤️
26 maj 2026
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Thank you so much for your amazing review! ❤️✨
We’re thrilled to hear that Ian and Aaliyah made such a fantastic impression! It’s lovely to know their friendly, welcoming and professional approach made your experience so positive, especially with your experience of piercings over the years.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to them both — they’ll be absolutely delighted! 🖤
Thank you for recommending Skins & Needles York, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
**The Skins & Needles Team**
Thank you antonia for doing my pet…memorial tattoo yestday, am very happy with the final peice, will deffo be back for more.
Thank you antonia for doing my pet memorial tattoo yestday, am very happy with the final peice, will deffo be back for more.
14 maj 2026
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🖤
We’re so pleased to hear how happy you are with your pet memorial tattoo. These pieces hold such a special meaning, and we’re delighted Antonia was able to create something you’ll cherish.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Antonia! Thank you for choosing Skins & Needles, and we look forward to welcoming you back for your next tattoo. ✨
**The Skins & Needles Team**
I visited the Durham branch this is the…best
I visited the Durham branch this is the second tattoo I had both times by Adam.
He’s a very good artist he did exactly what I asked for
He made sure I was happy with the transfer before he went ahead with the tattoo.
He asked if I was ok pain wise and just to let him know if I wanted a break but I was fine.
The hygiene is top notch cleaned down after every client
I would recommend anyone to go and it’s reasonably priced.I wouldn’t go anywhere else Carol
10 mars 2026
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, Carol! 🖤
We’re delighted to hear you’ve had another great experience with Adam at our Durham studio. It’s fantastic to know he took the time to make sure your design was exactly what you wanted and that you felt comfortable throughout your appointment.
We’re also pleased that our hygiene standards and overall service stood out to you. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Adam — he’ll really appreciate them!
Thank you for your continued trust and recommendation. We look forward to welcoming you back for tattoo number three! ✨
**The Skins & Needles Team**
Where do i start…
Where do i start… If I could give 0 stars I would. I initially had an appointment at 10am today which they then contacted me to reschedule to 3pm with a different tattooist (had no issue with this). So after travelling 30 minutes to get my tattoo done, I arrived to be told inside the parlour that the tattooist is not going to have time to do my tattoo. The excuse was the tattoo artist told him only 10 minutes before i arrived. Firstly, why was I not called to be told this rather than waiting for me to arrive? Secondly, what tattoo artist only knows 10 MINUTES before his next appointment that he won’t have time? Where’s the professionalism? Will not be returning… complete joke. Would love my petrol money with my deposit.
7 mars 2026
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry for the frustration and inconvenience caused, particularly after your appointment had already been rescheduled and you had travelled 30 minutes to reach us.
We completely understand your disappointment at arriving to find that your appointment could not go ahead. We appreciate that your time is valuable, and we recognise how important clear communication and keeping clients informed are, especially when changes occur at short notice.
This is not the experience we want our clients to have, and we would like the opportunity to look into what happened and address your concerns regarding the appointment and your deposit.
Please contact the studio directly so we can review the situation with you and discuss this further.
Once again, we apologise for the inconvenience and disappointment caused.
The Skins & Needles Team
I feel it’s important to leave this…
I feel it’s important to leave this review as a warning to others considering getting pierced by Jodie (York store)
I had a rook piercing done which has unfortunately been pierced incorrectly. The placement and angle were not suitable for my anatomy, leading to significant pain, swelling, and ongoing issues shortly afterwards. I have since had to remove the jewellery to allow the area to heal properly.
Not only that the swelling then went onto another piercing which I had to take out because it was so sore and inflamed.
After seeking advice elsewhere, I was informed the piercing was poorly positioned, which explains the complications I experienced. This has been frustrating and upsetting, as piercings are permanent procedures that require proper knowledge, assessment, and technique. You should feel reassured that someone doing piercings is FULLY QUALIFIED AND CAPABLE not to damage or cause any harm!
After my experience, I looked through previous reviews and noticed several others reporting similar problems, which is quite concerning.
How is Jodie still doing body piercing it’s dangerous!!
I would strongly advise anyone thinking of getting pierced here to do thorough research beforehand and ensure you feel completely confident in the piercer’s experience and standards. I hope this feedback encourages improvements so others do not have the same experience
You can find more reviews from Jodie’s work from when she worked at classix where there is als slot of bad reviews.
Jodie as a person is nice but please as a piercer this is something you need more training in or stop completely.
Highly RECOMMEND going to THAT PLACE York who has outstanding reviews and is honest with what is good or not good to be pierced
27 februari 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the difficulties you experienced with your piercing and understand how upsetting and frustrating this must have been.
We take concerns regarding piercing placement, aftercare and client wellbeing seriously. We always encourage anyone experiencing ongoing pain, swelling or inflammation to seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional where appropriate.
We would also like to clarify that Jodie is no longer working at our York studio. We appreciate you bringing your concerns to our attention, as feedback is important in helping us maintain the standards of service and care our clients expect.
We’re sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations and wish you all the best with your recovery.
**The Skins & Needles Team**
Had my haircut by Tyler Booth
Had my haircut by Tyler Booth, quality haircut and in good time.. very presentable and talkative through out! Would defo recommend him as top barber in the future
Callum McKenzie
25 februari 2026
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Thank you for the brilliant review, Callum! 🙌
We’re glad to hear you were happy with your haircut and the service Tyler provided. It’s great to know he made you feel comfortable and delivered a quality cut in good time!
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Tyler. Thanks for the recommendation, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! ✂️🖤
**The Skins & Needles Team**
Had lots of black line work to start a…
Had lots of black line work to start a sleeve, artist did what I asked which was good, but quickly started falling out after a couple of weeks, lines were not clean, and overall tattoo work was poor, not naming artist but seemed very young and inexperienced and now on my 5th removal session. Studio booked me in with this junior artist who is now at another branch and who was very inexperienced and now Two removal clinics have stated artist has gone way too deep with line work and consequently already hard tattoos to remove are even harder.
11 september 2025
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your experience and the difficulties you’ve encountered with your tattoo since your appointment.
We understand how frustrating and disappointing it must be to feel unhappy with work that was intended to be the start of a sleeve, particularly given the time, cost and additional treatments you’ve since faced.
We take concerns about the quality of our work and our clients’ experiences seriously, and we would appreciate the opportunity to look into the details of your appointment and understand what happened.
We’re sorry that your experience has fallen short of expectations and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
The Skins & Needles Team
Lovely ear piercing
I went to get my ears pierced earlier today by Sarah M and it was amazing. She was really lovely to talk to and very welcoming. If i’m being honest most of the piercing shops i’ve been to in london have been absolutely dreadful so i will definitely be going to skins and needles again. I really recommend it here, especially if you plan on getting your ears pierced by Sarah.
16 februari 2026
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! ❤️
We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience with Sarah M. It’s fantastic to know she made you feel welcome and comfortable throughout your piercing appointment.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Sarah — she’ll be thrilled to hear them! Thank you for choosing Skins & Needles and for recommending us. We look forward to welcoming you back for your next piercing! ✨🖤
**The Skins & Needles Team**
Great service on buying gift cards as…
Great service on buying gift cards as we live abroad and my son will only use skins and needles for his tattoos! Artists are very experienced and take care while inking
19 november 2025
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🖤
We’re delighted we could make purchasing gift cards easy for you, even from abroad! It means so much to know your son continues to choose Skins & Needles for his tattoos and that you have confidence in our artists and the care they take with their work.
Thank you for your continued trust and support. We look forward to welcoming your son back to the studio for his next tattoo! ✨
**The Skins & Needles Team**
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🖤
Thank you for your continued trust and support. We look forward to see you again for your your next tattoo! ✨
**The Skins & Needles Team**
The service at the Middlesbrough…
The service at the Middlesbrough location was disappointing. The piercer was not only unkind but also unaccommodating, dropping my earring twice and then using it after retrieving it from the ground. Despite numerous endorsements that drew me to this place, the recommended piercer, Kym, was no longer there, and the staff would not disclose her new location. I regret not leaving immediately.
19 november 2025
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at our Middlesbrough studio did not meet your expectations.
We take concerns regarding hygiene, professionalism and customer service very seriously. We understand your concerns about the handling of your jewellery and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
We’re also sorry for any disappointment caused by Kym no longer being at the studio. While we’re unable to share personal employment details or another individual’s whereabouts, we appreciate that you may have visited based on previous recommendations.
We would welcome the opportunity to discuss your experience further and look into the concerns you’ve raised. Please contact the studio directly so we can address this with you.
Kind regards,
**The Skins & Needles Team**
Recently visited York studio and got a…
Recently visited York studio and got a conch piercing was a bit nervous at first but the lovely girl who did my piercing called Jodie was very friendly and professional put me at ease talked thru every step what she was doing and wasn’t as bad as I’d thought 😀 Thankyou Jodie
16 november 2025
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! ❤️
We’re delighted to hear you had such a positive experience at our York studio. It’s great to know Jodie helped put you at ease, talked you through each step and made the whole experience much less nerve-racking than you expected!
Thank you for choosing Skins & Needles for your conch piercing. We really appreciate your feedback and wish you all the best with your new piercing! 🖤✨
**The Skins & Needles Team**
AVOID MEL AT ALL COSTS!!
AVOID MEL! Over 1year on he messed up a very sentimental tattoo. He ignores all emails after being given many months & chances to resolve. The studio will not help with contacting him, in refunding me or even an apology. since Mel's mistake ive hand to undergo laser removal ready for a cover up. due to the lack of skill & Care! Disgraceful service from the start sadly I paid the price!
13 november 2024
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear how upsetting this experience has been, particularly as the tattoo held such sentimental value to you.
We understand how frustrating it must be to feel that your concerns have remained unresolved, especially after making multiple attempts to seek a resolution and having to consider further treatments.
We take feedback regarding the quality of our work and the support provided to our clients seriously. We would appreciate the opportunity to review the details of your experience and the communication you’ve had with the studio so we can better understand what has happened.
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