FAQ’s & Reviews

How Do I Enquire About A Tattoo?

The easiest way to enquire is via our online enquiry form and one of our dedicated tattoo consultants will get back in touch with you! or pick up the phone and give us a call on 01642 913632.

Please have some basic information ready, things like the size of your tattoo in inches, rough design, picture references, if you would like colour etc.

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Where Are You Located?

Middlesbrough
We have a large studio on the golden mile of Linthorpe Road, you can’t miss us! Located opposite Psyche.

170-172 Linthorpe Road
TS1 3RB
Middlesbrough
01642 913 632

Durham
We have a smaller venue in Durham’s ancient city centre which is very beautiful and picturesque. Located above our talented team of barbers at House of Gentlemen and opposite to Capriccio coffee shop.

10a Elvet Bridge
DH1 3AA
Durham
0191 383 0437

How Does Finance Work?

Linthorpe Evolution Limited t/a Skins & Needles is an introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Ltd, t/a Payl8r.

• Linthorpe Evolution Limited t/a Skins and Needles is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Social Money Ltd, t/a Payl8r.

Finance is subject to creditworthiness & affordability assessments.

– Affordable monthly payments
– High-quality tattoos without having to wait
– Beauty procedures & laser tattoo removal are available
– Easy to apply
– Free consultation regarding your tattoo
– Funding from £200 – £1500 is available
– Credit is subject to a creditworthiness and affordability assessment.

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TATTOO FAQ’s

How Old Do I Have To Be To Get Tattooed?
The legal age in the U.K. to get tattooed is 18+ and parental consent is not a form of I.D. We do have a strict challenge 25 policy in place so please bring a form of valid and in date I.D. with you.

How Much Is A Tattoo?
Tattoos can vary so much in price as it depends on size, style & colour etc. Other things can also affect the price like if the design changes last minute or if it’s a cover-up. Prices generally go on the design and will need to consult first for a rough price.

Tattoo Cover-ups
Tattoo cover-ups are sometimes possible but can be so many variables when it comes to this. The best way is to come down to the studio or send us pictures via our enquiry form to see if a cover-up is initially possible.

Certain tattoos may need laser removal first to lighten up the tattoo enough for a cover-up to be possible. Some smaller tattoos can be covered up but you may be limited to designs in terms of covering up a tattoo.

What Is Scalp-Micropigmentation?

To introduce our new scalp micro-pigmentation service we are giving you the information you need to help you decide if this is the right procedure for you!

Scalp micro-pigmentation is a service that is using tattooing to replicate hair follicles and disguise any hair loss. This service is built up over sessions and is a semi-permanent process to give you your desired look without any dangerous costly surgery. We offer a free consultation which we can do in person or via video call.

Your practitioner will help walk you through everything on the day of your consultation so if you have any questions it’s good to make a note of these questions for the day of your consultation so we can go through everything with you and discuss any queries you may have.

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Skins & Needles Barbers

Skins and Needles Barbers in the heart of Middlesbrough is a multi-award-winning barbershop priding itself on offering not only the best haircuts but the best customer experience. From on-trend cuts to a welcoming shop atmosphere, we provide the best training and education for all our barbers to keep them at the top of their game.

Book now with the award-winning barbershop HERE

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Beauty & Laser

Our multi-award-winning salon Skins and Needles Beauty is led by beautician Sam and home to a team of talented staff members trained to the highest standards, all offering a range of beauty and aesthetics treatments across our three-storey studio.

If you are interested in beauty services and/or laser removal, please contact the award-winning team here!

Do You Do Apparel & Clothing?

Now bringing art to clothing

We have a genuine passion and determination to make everyone’s experience with us exquisite, from creating personalised, outstanding high-quality designs brought to life as tattoos, to turning these into fashion.

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How Do I Look After My Tattoo?

Please click the link below for our aftercare advice – Please note your artist may advise differently depending on the specific tattoo, so please follow the advice of the artist:

AFTERCARE INFORMATION

If you would like to buy any additional aftercare products please email us HERE or pop back into the studio.

Do You Take On Tattoo Apprentices?

Are you an aspiring artist? Got an eye for detail and all things creative?👀

We’re always looking to expand our team… which is why we’re always looking for apprentice tattoo artists 🙌🏻

A mixture of hand drawings and digital art would be great to see.

▪️ Two beautiful prestigious studios located in Middlesbrough and Durham
▪️ Flexible shift patterns due to extended studio hours
▪️ Development Opportunities
▪️ Exclusively sponsored by Barber DTS

Click HERE to start your dream career 👈

Kim

Brilliant from start to finish. We wouldn’t use anywhere else for a tattoo now. The staff are amazing, from reception to the artists themselves. Adam is unbelievable; he’s fast, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. You may wait a little longer for an appointment with him, but he is well worth the wait! Thank you, S&N’s. Don’t go changing!

Mark

Unbelievable work, started my sleeve and I couldn’t be happier with it. Back in 3 weeks to hopefully finish it off. I won’t be going anywhere else from now on.

Lauren

I’ve just had my first tattoo and it was amazingly done. The tattoo itself meant a great deal to me and I could not be happier with it, will definitely be coming back soon!

Megan

Devin was lovely, she was super friendly and accommodating. She made the tattoo look even better than I could have imagined. My previous tattoo was done by Sawyer and he was also amazing and helped me get the perfect coverup done. I would recommend anyone goes to Skins and Needles.

Denise

My second tattoo here. Love the friendly staff at reception, make you feel welcome. Had two different tattooists both outstanding. Melany and Eva are excellent 👌

Lauren

Outstanding customer service from Sarina & Hayley! Along with a lovely genuine bunch of staff! Super pleased with my sunflower tattoo by Jay smith! 🌻- highly recommended for the best in service, tattoo artists and care!

Emily

Skins and Needles are my go-to tattoo studio, they are always so lovely and helpful and make the experience as comfortable as possible!

K Bos

Everything from start to finish was perfect. Excellent front of house service a great day session in a wonderfully professional environment.

Thank you I will be back

G T

Very friendly and accommodating staff all smiles and the tattoos are Awesome. So much so I travel from Wales

Louise

Brilliant, Michael and staff put me at ease, I got the tattoo on my bucket list, thank you!!!!

Niamh

Had my first ever tattoo here. There all amazing. I’m in love with my tattoo and will definitely be back soon!! Really helpful and friendly from start to finish Thank you

Andrea

Decided on my very first tattoo, being of the elder generation , and choose this place. From first contact till the finished work , I am impressed. It was a long sitting , 5.5 hours , but I was well looked after, several breaks and being kept informed. Amazing work. Thank you so much Chez. I love it