If you've ever had a piercing done, you'll know it can be quite a nerve-wracking experience.  After all, you're trusting a complete stranger to plunge a needle into your exposed flesh, making a potentially permanent alteration to your body.  So far, I've remained quite conservative and only had this done to various parts of my ear, but still like to feel I'm in safe hands.\n\nMy visit to Tribe was refreshingly stress-free.  The guy who works there is really cool, and has a very laid-back and straightforward that puts you at ease.  He also has some colourful stories - ask him about the time he broke his back.  And obviously they're totally above board when it comes to hygiene and after treatment etc.\n\nI can't really comment on the tattooing side of the business, but from flicking through their folder they seem to have a range of designs and will also do custom designs for you.