Professional Needle-Only Piercings & Ear Styling
We don't use piercing guns. Ever. From classic nostrils to custom curated ear stacks, we keep it sterile, safe, and honest.
This video shows our entire process for a septum piercing, from the calm procedure to the client's happy reaction. We focus on breathing techniques to make the experience as smooth as possible, and most people find it hurts less than they expect.
We believe in educating our clients. In this video, we explain in Kannada why we strictly use needles and never piercing guns. Your safety is non-negotiable, and understanding the process is the first step to a safe and successful piercing.
Trust is everything. This client traveled from Tripura to get her navel piercing with us. We always start with a consultation about aftercare and what to expect, ensuring you are 100% comfortable and informed before we begin.
Ear curation is one of our favorite services. Here, our artist Maxy performs a custom set of piercings, including scapha, helix, and upper lobe placements, to create a unique and balanced look tailored to the client's anatomy.
It's never too late to express yourself. We were honored to do a nostril piercing for Harini, our amazing 73-year-old client. She proves that age is just a number when it comes to body art, and we welcome clients from all walks of life.
This is a look at an advanced corset piercing we did, a form of temporary play piercing. This showcases our team's technical skill and ability to handle complex, artistic body modification projects safely.
A client shares her experience after getting a nostril piercing from our female artist, Maxy. We are proud to have both male and female piercers on our team to ensure every client feels completely comfortable.
Safety and hygiene are our top priorities. This video shows the process for a tongue piercing, including the moment we open the fresh, single-use, sterilized needle in front of the client. No shortcuts, ever.
About Featured
We never use piercing guns here. We only use single-use needles, opened fresh in front of you. It is safer, more precise, and frankly, it hurts less. If you are tired of hearing horror stories about piercing guns causing infections or tissue damage, come talk to us. We prioritize your anatomy over trends to ensure everything heals properly.
Getting a piercing should be an experience, not a rush job. Whether you are looking for a simple lobe stud or a complex curated ear project, our approach remains the same: we assess your anatomy first. If a placement doesn't work for your ear shape or lifestyle, we will tell you straight. We treat piercing as a medical-grade art form, which is why we strictly refuse to use piercing guns.
We operate two studios in Bangalore, one in Hulimavu (near Royal Meenakshi Mall) and another in JP Nagar.
When you come in, here is what you can expect:
- Sterile Setup: We use only single-use needles and implant-grade titanium jewelry. Titanium is hypoallergenic and heals better than the surgical steel you often find in malls.
- No Nonsense Aftercare: We keep it simple. Saline solution, daily cleaning, and patience. No oils, no ointments, no weird home remedies.
- The 'Paadhi Nambikkai' Approach: We are honest about the myths. If you ask about piercing for migraines, we will tell you it is 'paadhi nambikkai dhaan' (half belief). We do our job professionally, but we don't sell medical miracles.
- Custom Curation: Maxy and I (Srinath) specialize in planning a cohesive look. We look at your ear shape, spacing, and lifestyle to suggest placements like the tragus, daith, or helix that won't interfere with your headphones or daily habits.
From navels and tongues to advanced dermal anchors, we bring 14+ years of experience to every appointment. We do not cut corners because safety is non-negotiable.
Tattoos and Tales
I’m Srinath, and along with Maxy, I run Tattoos and Tales. We are a piercer couple who believes in honest work and zero shortcuts. We’ve been at this for over 14 years, and we're here to make sure your piercing looks good and heals right.
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