Alternative Ink Emporium

Alternative Ink Emporium is a tattoo and piercing studio on Yelanda Street in The Reeds, Centurion. Reviewers are consistently positive about both sides of the business, with piercer Gaby (Gabriella) and tattoo artist Matt mentioned by name.

What reviewers liked

• Gentle, patient piercing: Palesa was extremely nervous before a navel piercing and says Gaby put her at ease and walked her through each step. Omolemo was thrilled with the positioning of a nose piercing done quickly and carefully.
• Precise jewellery changes: Alichia says Gabriella changed her dermal topper with precision.
• Tattoo work: Ayesha says Matt listened carefully and produced tattoos that exceeded her expectations, and Demi praised clean, precise work with real attention to detail.
• Hygiene and calm: Palesa, Ayesha and Demi all describe the studio as very hygienic, and Alichia found it clean and calm.

Good to know before you book

Reviewers repeatedly say every step was explained before it happened, which is reassuring if it is your first piercing. Palesa highlights that the care started from booking through to the end of her session. Ayesha had both tattoos and piercings done in one experience and also thanked Lindi, so the team can look after combined visits. The listing notes a wheelchair-accessible car park, though the entrance is not marked as accessible. No reviewer raised a complaint.