Pricking Thumbs Tattoo and Piercing
Pricking Thumbs Tattoo and Piercing
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11 AM - 5 PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10 AM - 6 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM - 6 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM - 6 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM - 6 PM
43 Queen Street
Ramsgate CT11 9DZ
Ramsgate CT11 9DZ
Services
A single lobe piercing on one ear lobe.
A pair of lobe piercings, 1 in each ear.
Two lobe piercings on one ear, stacked directly on top of each other. Great for unusual anatomy or damaged lobes.
A lobe piercing placed between two others at a higher or lower spot. Great for unusual anatomy or damaged lobes.
A piercing that transverses the surface of the ear lobe. A nifty little piercing and a real unique option!
Two piercings linked by a single ring - a very unique piercing!
Perfect for something subtle the rook is nifty little piercing located in the nook behind the forward helix. In some cases anatomy allows for a double rook which is great for jewellery compilations.
A great alternative to a traditional rook!
The conch is a classic piercing, excellent for filling the open conclave of the ear. Perfect for a large statement piece of jewellery, rings (once healed) or even multiple piercings in the area!
A great alternative to a helix for those with a foldier ear rim, the flat / outer conch is a brilliant gap filler and statement piercing, with loads of suitable jewellery upgrades available!
The tragus is a great area for a statement piece of jewellery, or if your anatomy allows treat yourself to a double tragus for extra pizzazz.
Often overlooked, the anti tragus is a really fun piercing that is located above the lobe opposite the traditional tragus. It’s shape allows for a double ended bar meaning extra sparkles can be added on both ends should you choose!
Rumoured to help with migraines and headaches the daith in another excellent piercing for filling the open conclave of the ear. Perfect for a statement ring , and often counter balanced with a conch in the opposite ear for ear mapping projects.
The helix runs along the rim of the ear starting from the top of the lobe and ending as the ear curves towards the head becoming the forward helix. The helix is very popular and suitable for many varieties of jewellery styles.
This piercing is placed vertically through the ear hood rather than straight out the back like a traditional helix. Great for those unable to have industrial piercings or who want to add some pizzazz to the top of the ear.
The forward helix starts where the standard helix ends and is forward facing. Multiple piercings in this area are very common and can be a real fun jewellery project!
Rumoured to help with anxiety, the flat/Shen men piercing is perfect for a large statement piece of jewellery or multiple piercings across the area!
Anatomy dependant and an awesome little addition to an ear project, the snug rolls a helix and a conch into one, hugging the ear!
The industrial piercing is an excellent way to add something special top the top area of your ear, with loads of jewellery combinations available. This piercing is severely anatomy dependant, so if you can have one, do!
A great alternative to a traditional scaffold for those whose anatomy isn’t suitable or for anyone wanting some unique!
Do you know that you definitely want a new ear piercing, but not sure what to get? Or do you have some unique anatomy that you don’t know how best to show off? This is the service for you! Let Meg take the reins, and choose your piercing placement for you!
This service includes:
- A chat with our piercer Meg about your options and what would work well with your ear shape
- The piercing itself
- Plain jewellery
This service includes:
- A chat with our piercer Meg about your options and what would work well with your ear shape
- The piercing itself
- Plain jewellery
Piercers choice with extra pizzazz!
Do you know that you definitely want a new ear piercing, but not sure what to get? Or do you have some unique anatomy that you don’t know how best to show off? This is the service for you! Let Meg take the reins, and choose your piercing placement for you!
This service includes:
- A chat with our piercer Meg about your options and what would work well with your ear shape
- The piercing itself
- Our premium package also includes a jewellery UPGRADE that Meg (with your guidance) will choose to perfectly accentuate your piercing!
Do you know that you definitely want a new ear piercing, but not sure what to get? Or do you have some unique anatomy that you don’t know how best to show off? This is the service for you! Let Meg take the reins, and choose your piercing placement for you!
This service includes:
- A chat with our piercer Meg about your options and what would work well with your ear shape
- The piercing itself
- Our premium package also includes a jewellery UPGRADE that Meg (with your guidance) will choose to perfectly accentuate your piercing!
Ear Curation or Ear Mapping provides you with a personalised design for your ear. This is perfect if you want lots of piercings but are not sure what to have, or if you’d like a collection of matching jewellery placed thoughtfully in your ear.
During the consultation at the studio, you will chat with our piercer Meg about your colour scheme/theme and any piercings you want to avoid or include (or you can leave this totally up to Meg!), as well as your budget if you have one. Meg will also photograph your ears in order to create a personalised digital design, as well as to assess your anatomy so that she can plan your look to suit your ear shape! Within 7 days of your consultation you will receive the design, and once any alterations have been made and your design is PERFECT you will be provided with a price for the whole project which can either be paid in full or spread across a payment plan to suit you. The £10 you have paid for your consultation will also be deducted from the total of your project when you book it in.
During the consultation at the studio, you will chat with our piercer Meg about your colour scheme/theme and any piercings you want to avoid or include (or you can leave this totally up to Meg!), as well as your budget if you have one. Meg will also photograph your ears in order to create a personalised digital design, as well as to assess your anatomy so that she can plan your look to suit your ear shape! Within 7 days of your consultation you will receive the design, and once any alterations have been made and your design is PERFECT you will be provided with a price for the whole project which can either be paid in full or spread across a payment plan to suit you. The £10 you have paid for your consultation will also be deducted from the total of your project when you book it in.
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Set higher in the nose than traditional nostrils, high nostrils are pierced in pairs and look great alone or alongside a set of traditional nostrils!
Located at the top of the nose bridge below the brows and between the eyes lies the bridge piercing. A real statement piercing perfect for those after a unique addition to their collection.
Set at the front of the nostrils, mantis piercings are pierced in pairs. Super unique and open to loads of jewellery options!
An homage to piercing’s tribal roots, the nasallang is an awesome piercing that crosses the entire nose.
A firm favourite, nostril piercings suit any and all nose shapes with a wide range of jewellery available. Your sinuses are right next door so be prepared for slight eye watering with his one!
The same as a single nostril piercing, just one one either side of your nose.
An unusual but intriguing piercing, the rhino sits on the tip of the nose and looks great with opal or crystal disc attachments.
Two nostril piercing stacked directly on top of each other.
Two nostril piercings in the same nostril, filling the nostril curve.
You must have a previously stretched and healed septum for this piercing.
Another classic septum piercings suit any and all nose shapes with a wide range of beautiful statement jewellery available. Your sinuses are right next door so be prepared for slight eye watering with his one!
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The traditional eyebrow piercing - this one sits towards the tapered end of your brow at a slight angle.
The traditional the eyebrow piercing - this one sits towards the tapered end of your brow at a slight angle.
An eyebrow piercing located in the middle of the eyebrow, often pierced in pairs. A personal favourite and a piercing growing in public popularity!
An eyebrow piercing located in the middle of the eyebrow, often pierced in pairs. A personal favourite and a piercing growing in public popularity!
A lovely take on the eyebrow piercing that follows the line of your eyebrow running along the top.
A lovely take on the eyebrow piercing that follows the line of your eyebrow running along the top.
A lovely take on the eyebrow piercing that follows the line of your eyebrow running along the bottom.
A lovely take on the eyebrow piercing that follows the line of your eyebrow running along the bottom.
Located at the thick end of the eyebrow, closer to the nose bridge, the inside eyebrow is often pierced in pairs. Growing rapidly into a community favourite!
Located at the thick end of the eyebrow, closer to the nose bridge, the inside eyebrow is often pierced in pairs. Growing rapidly into a community favourite!
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Anatomy dependant, the tongue piercing can be a real fun one! Based on your vein patterns a really cool tongue project is always possible. This is the traditional single central piercing, and one of the most popular ones here at Pricking Thumbs.
Stacked on top of each other traffic light style a double tongue can be a great way to spice up a traditional tongue piercing!
Heavily anatomy based. These piercing are an awesome alternative to a traditional tongue piercing, so if your vein pattern allows I’d definitely go for a pair of these!
A firm fave in the lip game, Medusa piercings look awesome on anyone, accentuating your lip shape and personalising that pout!
Pierced in doubles on either side of the top lip, angel bites are an underrated piercing, perfect if you’re after something unique.
Piercing in doubles on either side of the lower lip, snake bites are a popular piercing and a great addition to any face project.
A classic place in then centre of the bottom lip, and looks great paired with a Medusa or a Jestrum!
A sister piercing to the vertical labret, the Ashley pierces directly through the centre of the lower lip. It is great for something unique and can be pierced as singles or doubles!
Piercing in doubles in the centre of the lower lip, this is a real head turner!
In homage to Marylyn and her mole, this one is a real classy piercing!
Similar to the Monroe but on the opposite side, the Madonna is a great addition to your face project!
A single lower lip piercing and a great one to start with!
A double lower lip piercing on one side.
Want a lip piercing with a twist? Try a jestrum piercing. These are great for those that love lip piercings but are not keen on having metal in their mouth or those who would like more of a statement piercing! Available for both bottom and top lip!
Another lip piercing with a twist. A vertical labret is great for those that love lip piercings but are not keen on having metal in their mouth or those who would like more of a statement piercing! Available for both bottom and top lip!
A great filler for a face piercing project, cheek piercings are awesome and add real character to the face!
A sister to the cheek piercing, dahlias are located at the corners of the mouth where you smile starts. Underrated but gorgeous, these are perfect if you’re after something a little different.
A cute oral piercing that sits behind the top lip. Pierced using a horse shoe or something sparkly if you desire.
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Piercing Downsize including shorter bar
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Piercing Downsize including shorter bar
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Book
The 'Cassini' Double Pavé Set Cubic Zirconia Hinged Ring (Silver, 8mm)
. Duration:15 mins··. Price:£40
Purchase and Fitting of the 'Cassini' Double Pavé Set Cubic Zirconia Hinged Ring (Silver, 8mm)
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Located on the pelvic mound, the Christina is a nice introduction to genital piercings if you don't want to go straight for a VCH. Jewellery is similar in variety to naval piercings.
More intimate than the Christina, the VCH goes through the clitoral hood and has been known to increase sensitivity in the area. Jewellery is similar in variety to naval piercings.
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Reviews
, Highest rated
- Maria··from Google
Meg has done 8 piercings for me so far and has been absolutely amazing for all of them - will definitely be coming back in the future
- Kirsty Heath··from Google
Meg has done piercings for both my children (18 and 15) over the last couple of years. She is friendly, welcoming and calming. Never had any issues with the piercings as we follow her aftercare advice. Would always choose to go to her.
- Michelle Panayiotou··from Google
Took my son to get his ear pierced, the staff were amazing really friendly and put him at ease. The overall experience was fantastic.
- Lizzi Pottinger··from Google
I had a really good experience at Pricking Thumbs! The staff were super helpful and the whole process was enjoyable. They were extremely thorough about the aftercare and reassumed me that I could contact them or revisit if I had and issues or questions. I 100% recommend
- Charlotte Jarman··from Google
Fantastic experience as always with Meg. Highly recommended 💖
- Melanie Kinsella··from Google
A wonderful welcoming studio, Meg and the guy, sorry I never asked your name, are very welcoming and friendly. The studio is clean and the procedure was carried out in a very hygienic way. Thank you 🙏 I absolutely love my piercing.
29th July update
I returned today as I accidentally lis my nose stud in Monday. I booked appointment which I thought was today but got it wrong 😑 anyway the lovely David sorted it all out for be put in a new nose stud. Thank you truly fantastic service 🥰🥰
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 11 AM - 5 PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10 AM - 6 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM - 6 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM - 6 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM - 6 PM