Andy Jay Studios is a friendly family run studio that can trace its roots back in the Medway towns over 75 years. We are local heath authority approved and registered and carry out piercing and tattooing in a clean sterile manner. No appointments are required for piercing and we numb so that you can rest assured of a painless experience, full aftercare information is provided.
For tattoo's appointments are not required for smaller designs, but appointments can be made for larger ones if necessary.
For tattoo's appointments are not required for smaller designs, but appointments can be made for larger ones if necessary.
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Andy Jay Tattoo Studios is a family run studio that can trace its roots back in the Medway towns over 65 years. Mike now runs the studio along with his wife Karen since Andy himself retired at 65 years of age in September of 2010.
Mike is Andy's son in law and has been working in the studios with Andy since the early nineties, carrying out all of the piercing operation as well as learning to tattoo up till 1997 when he became fully qualified to tattoo in his own right.Until that time Andy had been tattooing in Rochester since 1975 having started a couple of years before that with his father-in-law Charlie Bell.
Mike is Andy's son in law and has been working in the studios with Andy since the early nineties, carrying out all of the piercing operation as well as learning to tattoo up till 1997 when he became fully qualified to tattoo in his own right.Until that time Andy had been tattooing in Rochester since 1975 having started a couple of years before that with his father-in-law Charlie Bell.
Bring your own design with you or chose from the huge selection of tattoo designs that we have available for our customers, including all styles such as Tribal, Japanese, Celtic, new school and of course traditional. All designs can be altered to allow for individual requirements such as size, colour, addition or subtraction of certain elements.
We can provide all manner and types of piercing in an open or private setting, appointments are not required so just turn up at anytime during studio opening hours. Rest assured that all jewellery used is sterilised prior to use and all needles are new and sterile to hospital standards and immediately disposed of after use in safe and health authority required manner.
Reviews (19)
Charmaine Carnall
Jan 22, 2022
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Amazing place and amazing people I came here as a teenager and now as a mother I’m bringing my teenager.. always welcome and chatty, happy to give advice and help whilst doing the piercing and after. Never had any issues.. daughters had 3 piercings so far and sure many more to Come!! Thanks Mike and Karen xx
Charmaine Carnall
Jan 21, 2022
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
Wouldn’t go anywhere else… as a teenager I came here and now I’m bringing my teenager here, Mike and Karen as so friendly and always on hand with help and advice before and after the piercing. Sure we will be back soon! Thanks guys xx
Wouldn’t go anywhere else… as a teenager I came here and now I’m bringing my teenager here, Mike and Karen as so friendly and always on hand with help and advice before and after the piercing. Sure we will be back soon! Thanks guys xx
Mike Kemsley
Jan 03, 2022
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Bub Ble
Jan 03, 2022
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James Clear
Dec 15, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
My daughter had a naval piercing at the studio. The folks at the studio talked her through the procedure in great detail and made the experience extremely smooth and comfortable. The procedure was extremely professional, hygienic and best of all amiable! The follow up contact to ensure all was going well was really appreciated too.
My daughter had a naval piercing at the studio. The folks at the studio talked her through the procedure in great detail and made the experience extremely smooth and comfortable. The procedure was extremely professional, hygienic and best of all amiable! The follow up contact to ensure all was going well was really appreciated too.
Marc Townsend
Nov 26, 2021
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Rita
Nov 26, 2021
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Samantha Matthews
Nov 24, 2021
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Billie Morrison
Oct 23, 2021
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Harriet Gribben
Oct 16, 2021
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I’ve had all my piercings done at Andy jays over the last 13 years and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I’ve never had a problem with any of them, the professionalism and cleanliness is to such a high standard. Karen does all the paperwork first and then Mike does the piercings. They are both so friendly and put you at ease. I’ve also had follow up texts to check how my piercings are healing afterwards. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for piercings. My conch and orbital are my most recent piercings which I have had done around 3/4 weeks. The safety measures/ precautions following the pandemic
Samantha Richardson
Sep 30, 2021
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Used to have a scaffold bar but the top half was done incorrectly by a different studio. These guys advised me to take it out so it can heal and they will fix it for me. Once it had healed i returned to the shop and the guy did an amazing job to align it with the other.
I had two done here and i haven't had any issues with it at all during the healing process. Mine usually bleed when i got them done elsewhere but getting them done here, they didn't bleed a single bit which means the job was done brilliantly.
I would 100% recommend them for anything piercing related.
I had two done here and i haven't had any issues with it at all during the healing process. Mine usually bleed when i got them done elsewhere but getting them done here, they didn't bleed a single bit which means the job was done brilliantly.
I would 100% recommend them for anything piercing related.
Roisin Rey
Sep 29, 2021
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Had my first tattoo here last week, and absolutely lovely service! I instantly felt at ease and very comfortable there depsite being a teeny bit nervous! had a nice chat and a laugh and my butterfly tattoo has… turned out incredibly beautiful and is healing very well 💗😊 I'd definitely reccomed this studio to everyone I know and especially for those wanting to get their first tattoo. perfect!! will go here again for my 2nd one xx 🦋🦋🦋🦋
Brian Alan Smith
Sep 27, 2021
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I was especially nervous as I wanted an intimate piercing, shall we say 😉!
I was made to feel comfortable and at ease from the moment I walked through the door. Karen did the paper work with me, and I was introduced to Andy.
I thought Andy was prepping me, but I was amazed when he said “and the piercing is done” I didn’t feel a thing, and I then wanted another one. Andy was so patient.
I shall definitely be going here for other piercings.
The studio looked very clean and spotless. Shame I couldn’t shake hands with Karen or Andy, so here is a virtual one 🤝🤝
I was made to feel comfortable and at ease from the moment I walked through the door. Karen did the paper work with me, and I was introduced to Andy.
I thought Andy was prepping me, but I was amazed when he said “and the piercing is done” I didn’t feel a thing, and I then wanted another one. Andy was so patient.
I shall definitely be going here for other piercings.
The studio looked very clean and spotless. Shame I couldn’t shake hands with Karen or Andy, so here is a virtual one 🤝🤝
Satvinder Lall
Aug 27, 2021
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I decided to have a conch piercing on a whim and didn’t realise that I was nervous until I sat down to fill out my forms. They were really friendly and reassuring. The ‘freezing’ spray was great and I didn’t feel a thing. The hygiene was amazing especially given that we are still in the middle of a pandemic. I felt completely safe. I am so glad my friend pointed me in their direction. The aftercare is great too I wasn’t expecting a message to see how I was!!
Jess Keogh
Aug 25, 2021
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Chris Parnell
Aug 24, 2021
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Hollie Aldridge
Aug 13, 2021
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I had my second ear piercings a few weeks ago and the service I received was brilliant. Very friendly and professional. My piercings didn’t hurt and were over and done with in minutes. Also the healing period… was fine and I didn’t have any problems with them after that! I even received a text message from the shop checking in to see if my piercings were ok. I thought this was such a lovely thing to do. Thank you guys! 😊😊
Angela Kinslow
Aug 11, 2021
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Mo Obad Jp
May 29, 2021
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Wonderful experience from point of initial consultation over the phone right until when I attended my appt to get my ear piercings(top and tragus) done. Karen and the gentleman who did my piercings make a brilliant team, they were warm and welcoming, answered all my questions and provided me with the necessary after care information post piercing. Karen also got in touch a few days after to check all was going well with my piercing, cant fault that after service! Piercings healing nicely and I am absolutely loving my new look!