Cock A Snook Tattoo & Piercing Parlour, Heaton, NEWCASTLE

Cock A Snook Tattoo & Piercing Parlour is a tattoo and piercing studio based in Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, offering both custom tattoo work and a wide range of piercing services. The studio's resident artists include Kezz, Rhi, Alix, Lauren and Becky, each bringing their own individual style, and clients can request a specific artist or ask for whoever is best suited to their design. Tattoo work covers blackwork, black & grey and colour pieces, and the team also takes on cover-ups and tattoos designed to fit a specific gap, offering consultations for clients who need extra help translating their ideas onto skin. They encourage clients to bring in photos of real tattoos or sketches rather than AI-generated designs, noting that AI images can be misleading once translated onto skin.

Piercing services span a broad range of ear, facial and body piercings for clients aged 14 and up, with genital piercings not offered. The studio takes accessibility seriously, providing details on wheelchair access, doorway widths and the option to arrange private consultations or accommodations such as headphones for clients with additional needs. Walk-ins are welcomed for last-minute requests via phone, while enquiries and bookings are handled through their online form. Each tattooer and piercer working from the premises operates as a self-employed sole trader, and the studio maintains an active social media presence for sharing flash designs and new work.