Our age restrictions vary from piercings please refer to our piercing services page to find a list of our piercings alongside their age restrictions. You need to present us with a valid photo ID with your date of birth visible (passport or driving licence preferable). If you are under 16 your parent/guardian must also bring photo ID.
At Linked Bournemouth, we take piercing safety and legal guidelines seriously. Below is a breakdown of our age requirements for each piercing type.
Earlobe piercings
Helix / Flat
Conch
Rook
Daith
Forward Helix
Tragus
Septum
Nose
Bridge
Industrial
Navel
Eyebrow
High Nostril
Tongue
Vertical Labret
Top / Bottom Lip
Snug
Anti-Tragus
Nipple
Under 16s must have a parent or legal guardian present at the appointment.
Over 16s must bring a valid photo ID (passport, driving license, or student ID with DOB).
We reserve the right to refuse service if appropriate ID or consent is not provided.
Linked Bournemouth – Safe, professional piercing for all ages (within legal guidelines).
At Linked Bournemouth, we are dedicated to providing only the highest quality jewelry for our clients. That’s why all our jewellery comes exclusively from APP-approved vendors, ensuring it meets the highest standards in safety and quality. We avoid cheap, mass-produced brands and never use inferior products, so you can trust that every piece we offer is crafted with care and designed to last.
In piercing, UKAPP stands for the United Kingdom Association of Professional Piercers. It’s a nonprofit organization committed to improving safety, education, and standards within the UK’s piercing industry. Similar to its American counterpart, the APP (Association of Professional Piercers), the UKAPP promotes high standards for piercing studios, including stringent guidelines on sterilization, jewelry quality, aftercare, and hygiene practices.
The UKAPP sets these standards to protect both clients and piercers, ensuring that every piercing experience is as safe and hygienic as possible. Standards include the use of high-quality, implant-grade jewelry materials (like titanium or 14-karat gold), single-use needles, autoclave sterilization, and a clean studio environment. Adhering to these guidelines greatly reduces risks of infection, rejection, and other complications that can arise from unsafe practices or low-quality jewelry.
At Linked Bournemouth, aligning with UKAPP standards reflects a commitment to client safety, trust, and professionalism. By following these guidelines, Linked Bournemouth shows that it prioritizes the health and satisfaction of its clients, upholding industry best practices to deliver safe, comfortable, and ethical piercings.
At Linked Bournemouth we will only pierce with implant grade titanium " the same as hospitals use " in titanium terms this is astm f136 titanium.
We will also use 18ct/14ct gold body jewellery.
Yes, our high-grade titanium jewellery is included in the price however we do also offer a number of upgrades.
We use disposable, single use needles exclusively as piercing guns are unhygienic and can’t be sterilised.
It only takes a matter of minutes to get a new piercing however we always allocate longer so you’re not rushed.
That depends on the piercing in question, but the piercer will advice you on this as part of the consultation.
There can be different types of infection affecting your piercing. You need to come and see us or send us a picture of the affected area so we can advise you regarding treatment. In 90% of all cases you don’t need to remove your piercing, so please do not remove it before consulting with us.
At our studio we only use implant grade titanium or solid gold which are extremely uncommon to have a reaction from.
We advise avoiding such activities while the piercing is healing so that it does not end up getting infected.
Yes, our studio is fully licenced by Bournemouth Council and meets all Health & Safety regulations.
Yes but we don’t recommend any more than 3 on any one visit.
10+ for lobes
16+ all other piercings
18+ gentile piercings
Yes, some areas such as the ribs/sternum hurt more than other areas but for the most part each area is bearable.
At Linked Bournemouth, our minimum charge for tattoos is £50. Day sessions start from £250, depending on the artist and the design.
We understand that every tattoo — and every budget — is different, so we’ll always do our best to work with you to create the perfect piece within your price range.
Cover-ups and larger projects will vary based on the size and detail of the design, so feel free to pop into the studio or send us as much information as possible for an accurate quote.
18+ with Valid Photo ID
You certainly can yes but white ink is barely visible and will definitely fade over time.
We only use hypoallergenic inks that have been tested and are not harmful for the skin. All our inks are suitable for vegans.
Yes all of our needles are disposable and one use.
The majority of tattoos will heal within 2 weeks if you follow our tattoo aftercare advice we provide.
We advise you avoid such activities until the tattoo is fully healed so it does not get infected or the colour fades.
Yes a number of our artists offer cover ups.
Obviously the artist we put you with is dependant on what you need covered.
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