Area51 and Studio51 Blog
Looking for tattoo inspiration, aftercare advice, or the truth about laser tattoo removal (spoiler: it doesn’t *actually* feel like a thousand bee stings)? You’re in the right place. The Area 51 & Studio 51 Blog is your go-to guide for everything ink-related — from choosing your first tattoo to covering up that decision you made in Magaluf.
Based in Basingstoke, our team has over 30 years of experience helping clients wear their stories with pride (and sometimes helping them *un-wear* them too). Whether you’re planning your next piece, thinking about removal, or just here for the banter, this blog’s for you.
So go on, have a browse. Your skin’s next chapter starts here.

FAQs for First Timers
FAQs for Tattoo First Timer: The Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask We get it. if you’re a tattoo first timer you’ll have a lot of questions—some totally reasonable, some

Your First Tattoo: 10 things nobody tells you.
10 Things No One Tells You About Your First Tattoo (But We Will) So, you’re about to get your first tattoo. You’ve researched your design, booked your appointment at Studio51

Choosing the right piercing studio: 5 Red Flags to Watch out for.
Choosing the right piercing studio: 5 Red Flags to Watch out for. Let’s be honest: getting a piercing is a big deal. It’s not just a fashion statement or a