Prophecy Tattoo and Body Piercing Studio Barkingside Reviews Summary

Category: Tattoo and piercing shop

Address: 1, State Parade, Fairlop Rd, Ilford IG6 2EY, United Kingdom

Phone: +442085519009

Rating: 4.9
based on 229 reviews.

Staff and Customer Service

Pros:

  • "all the staff are so friendly and helpful."
  • "the team was super friendly and the after care which was provided was second to none."
  • "Hristina is absolutely amazing! I came into the shop with a severely infected nose piercing... and she immediately made me feel at ease."
  • "All the staff are friendly and professional, cleanliness, good prices and a wonderful place."
  • "The staff at prophecy are amazing! So friendly and always welcoming."
  • "The literal most welcoming and amazing tatto parlour I've been."
  • "I high recommend this place. I’ve had 3 tattoos done here and the last one was done a week ago."
  • "The whole team are so welcoming, the studio inside and out looks amazing."

Cons:

  • "I received the worst customer service from this place. There’s no doubt in my mind Hristina is prejudice."
  • "Absolutely disgraceful. Hayden, the business owner, called me a see you next Tuesday and my wife the same."
  • "I paid money and put trust in a piercer to get my belly redone and now I wish I never had done it again."
  • "I wouldn't recommend this place at all. A piercer changed my nose stud to a hoop, initially she seemed like she cared and would help me with the aftercare. Now I'm having problems with it and they ignore my messages of help and advice."

Quality of Tattoos and Piercings

Pros:

  • "the tattoos are beautiful and all the staff are so friendly and helpful."
  • "I had a daith piercing here about 5 years ago to try and stop my migraines and it really worked."
  • "I’ve gotten all my piercings done here, they all healed well and quickly. all pierces were friendly and made me comfortable."
  • "Fantastic experience from start to finish. Everyone was professional, warm and welcoming and the studio was spotlessly clean and comfortable."
  • "Brilliant experience from start to finish with my t-shirt sleeve tattoo. Great advice, wasn’t rushed with anything, healing up nicely."
  • "Had naval, tragus, helix piercings done today, all the ladies were so lovely, patient and welcoming, was an amazing experience."
  • "Super happy with our tattoos today!!!! The outcome was amazing, with beautiful detail."
  • "I have dealt with both Hrissy and Freya (piercers) at Prophecy Tattoo, and they have both been absolutely amazing."

Cons:

  • "Tattoos are good quality also, could be a little bit better however for the price they are matched."
  • "I was visiting my best friend in London from New York and ended up getting a tattoo by the amazing Natasha who blessed me with my first tattoo ever! She was extremely friendly and made me feel super comfortable."
  • "Super friendly but overcharged.Had a tattoo that cost £320 4hours for a 2.5inch-5inch tat not neccessarily tons of detail.."
  • "I had a tattoo done on Saturday on my ankle at this studio. I was very impressed with the result and work that goes into the tattoo."

Aftercare and Hygiene

Pros:

  • "the team was super friendly and the after care which was provided was second to none."
  • "I was taken back to see that the after care was so one to one no matter the time of day it was personal, always available on the phone."
  • "Hristina changed the stud to help with the healing process and explained fully the proper aftercare methods."
  • "Very clean, professional and welcoming. My daughter and myself had amazing tattoos today, created by Natasha from our screenshots of choice, her work is unreal. The whole place has a calming vibe and is decorated lovely. I was impressed with how clean and sterile they was, practicing a very high maintentance of infection control."
  • "Had a young lady pierce my belly button. Amazing service! She was soo welcoming and keen to make conversation with her clients and make them feel comfortable very good at promoting her extra after care products too!"
  • "Very happy with the piercing service provided by Hristina. I've felt right at home and I wouldn't have done it anywhere else."
  • "I had my vertical labret pierced today by Hrissy i am so happy with how it looks i have had all my piercings done at Prophecy with Hrissy scaffolding, tragus, rook, nose and now my vertical labret I have never had a problem with any of my piercings as soon as you walk in everyone is extremely friendly and professional i would only ever get my piercings done with Hrissy"
  • "Had my septum pierced here. I called up beforehand explaining I already have one which was not done very well and the piercer was so professional, explaining how it should be done correctly. When I had it pierced everything was sanitised and organised."

Cons:

  • "I wouldn't recommend this place at all. A piercer changed my nose stud to a hoop, initially she seemed like she cared and would help me with the aftercare. Now I'm having problems with it and they ignore my messages of help and advice."
  • "I paid money and put trust in a piercer to get my belly redone and now I wish I never had done it again. The lady that pierced my belly has done it completely in the wrong place, and has lend my piercing to get very badly swollen and infected."

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