Turvey's Tattoos

13/06/2026

A few from last week.

12/06/2026

Closing today at 2pm today sorry for the short notice we will be back on Tuesday !! Have a great weekend everyone !

09/06/2026

07/06/2026

A few custom designs done lately.

06/06/2026

💉 EAR PIERCING — GUN VS NEEDLE 💉

There are two main methods used for ear piercing — the piercing gun and the piercing needle. While both can create a piercing, the procedure, healing process, and overall experience can be very different.

One of the biggest differences is how the piercing is created. A piercing gun forces a blunt piece of jewellery through the ear using pressure, which can crush and traumatise the surrounding tissue. A professional piercing needle is razor-sharp and creates a clean, precise channel through the tissue, causing significantly less trauma. This allows for more accurate placement and generally promotes a smoother healing process.

🔹 PIERCING GUN 🔹

Pros:
• Quick procedure
• Usually cheaper
• Commonly used for basic lobe piercings
• Jewellery is inserted immediately

Cons:
• Uses blunt force to push jewellery through the ear
• Can cause more swelling, bruising and tissue trauma
• Harder to sterilise completely
• Greater risk of irritation and healing complications
• Longer healing times for some people

🔹 NEEDLE PIERCING 🔹

Pros:
• Sterile, single-use equipment
• Precise placement
• Less trauma to the tissue
• Smoother healing process
• Suitable for both lobes and cartilage piercings
• Wider range of jewellery options

Cons:
• Slightly longer procedure
• Can cost more than a gun piercing
• Some people may find a needle more intimidating

⚠️ CARTILAGE PIERCINGS ⚠️

Many professional piercers will not use piercing guns for cartilage piercings. The force used by the gun can place excessive stress on the cartilage, increasing the risk of cracking, damage, prolonged healing, bumps and other complications. For this reason, professional needle piercing is widely considered the safer option for cartilage piercings.

✨ OUR RECOMMENDATION ✨

At Turvey’s Tattoo Studio, we use sterile, single-use needles and implant-grade titanium jewellery to give you the safest, most precise piercing possible.

If you’re thinking about getting pierced and would like advice on placement, jewellery options or aftercare, pop in and have a chat with Lindsay

06/06/2026

✨ Beautiful Piercings by Lindsay at Turvey’s Tattoo Studio ✨

Looking to add a little sparkle to your style? 💎

Pop in and see Lindsay for beautiful, professional piercings in a clean, friendly studio with over 20 years of experience.

Whether you’re after your first piercing or looking to add to your collection, we’ve got a stunning range of jewellery to suit every style – from classic and elegant to full-on bling! ✨

💖 Let’s bling up those ears!
💎 Gorgeous jewellery available
✨ Implant-grade titanium options
💫 Friendly advice and expert aftercare

Pop in and have a look at our beautiful jewellery collection – you might just find your next favourite piercing!

📍 Turvey’s Tattoo Studio, Whitby

04/06/2026

Done today Turvey's Tattoos Joe Hunter

04/06/2026

The winner of the lucky duck 🦆 blind card was Daisy stokoe well done and pop to the studio for your winnings

03/06/2026

A few more.