Doc Black Ink

Such a wonderful review, thank you so much Caitlin 🙏

Reviews on Google, Facebook or Yell really help a small business and show our staff how much their hard work and dedication is very much appreciated.

It’s always nice to give and receive little acts of kindness ❤️

🐦‍⬛ High vs Low Drama 🐦‍⬛

Uploading birds to Phils portfolio with 2 different vibes:

1. Two graceful swallows soaring through the air in perfect harmony.

2. A single magpie waiting for you to drop a chip 🍟

Who will be crowned Top of the Shops? 🏆✨

We need your vote to take the top spot! Cast your vote now and you could be in with a chance of winning a £50 Metrocentre Gift Card! 🛍️🎤

We know we have THE BEST CUSTOMERS in the Metrocentre so help us to showcase that against the big guns. It’s a big event this year celebrating 40 years of the Metrocentre 🙏

Our 4 categories are;

Independent retailer of the year
Specialist and services retailer of the year
Health and beauty retailer of the year
Small/Medium retailer of the year

Vote now: https://ow.ly/7Rl650ZFhRu or head over to www.metrocentre.co.uk or scan the QR code

Voting closes 20th September 2026 at 23:59
T&Cs apply. See Metrocentre website for full details.

Metrocentre #2026

A little chaos for your Bank Holiday Monday morning 🎭

The King and Queen of Gotham are officially locked in!

Simon loved doing this one and would love to do more, are you up for it?

We are open today 10am-6pm

Every tattoo tells a story 🖤

Whether it’s a guide, a symbol of growth, or a tribute to family, these 4 forearm tattoos by Damla are all intricate and special to her clients.

The lines and details are all precise, exactly what Damla excels in 🖤

Script is one of our most popular tattoos to do. Whether it be names, quotes or loved ones handwriting every one is different.

These recent ones by Claire show a delicate, finer font but you can have them bold too and in many different placements.

What would you get?

Heads up if you are planning a trip to the Metrocentre this weekend.

It will be busy being a Bank Holiday, pay weekend AND the last weekend of the school holidays so please be patient. Our amazing team will look after you all as always.

Especially if you bring sweets 😉

🎒✨ Back-to-School Piercing Tips! ✨🎒

Heading back to school with new piercings? Here’s what you need to know:

✅ Don’t Remove Jewellery Until It’s Fully Healed!
Taking out your jewellery too soon can cause your piercing to close, trap bacteria, and lead to infection. Healing times vary, you can check our aftercare on the sheet you were given, on our website www.docblackink.co.uk or by calling in and speaking to our piercers.

✅ Need a Discreet Option?
If your school doesn’t allow visible jewellery, a clear piercing retainer may be an option once your piercing is stable.
➡️ We sell retainers (but cannot fit them for you). Always check with the piercer before switching. Only use a retainer as a last resort and ideally only after the piercing is stable.

✅ Never Force Jewellery In or Out
If you’re having trouble, always get help from a professional piercer rather than risking damage or infection.

💡 Pro Tip: Aftercare is essential. We sell Neilmed aftercare solution to keep your piercing clean and healthy. Avoid touching it with dirty hands, and follow aftercare instructions for the full healing time.

📞 Unsure about anything? Give us a call on 0191 4610303.
🛍 Last-minute school shopping? Pop in! We’re open 7 days a week!

Marie has fit right in to our little team. Colleagues and customers alike love having her in the studio.

But……like most piercers and tattoo artists, she never remembers to take any photos of her work 🤣 She has been busy tbf.

She loved the jewellery and how it fit perfectly in this conch so much that she actually did get a photo 😂

So if you get pierced by Marie, please ask her to take a photograph so we can fill her portfolio 🙏