Services
Piercing in Turin
Two professional piercers, sterile single-use needles, implant-grade titanium and gold.
At Hardtimes Tattoo, in the Vanchiglia neighbourhood a few steps from the historic centre of Turin, you can trust two professional piercers: Layla and Katabasis. Both have experience across ear, nose and body piercing, microdermals and jewellery fitting.
Experience and credentials
Our piercing team is Claudia Vitale, known as Layla, a professional piercer since 2005 and a board member of the AIPP (Italian Association of Professional Piercers), and Katabasis, a professional piercer and a member of the same association. Both offer personal consultations with close attention to safety, hygiene and the quality of materials.
Jewellery and jewellery changes
We use implant-grade titanium jewellery, sterilised in an autoclave before fitting. In the studio you will find a wide selection, from the simplest to the most precious, including gold. Our piercers also offer a professional jewellery-change service, helping you choose the right model, size and material for your anatomy and the stage of healing.
Children’s ear lobes
We also pierce children’s ear lobes, with their parents present and consenting. Thanks to our two piercers both lobes can be done at the same time.
Needles only, never a gun
Every piercing is performed with sterile single-use needles. Walk-ins depend on the piercers’ availability: get in touch or drop by.
Frequently asked questions
Do you use a piercing gun?
No. We pierce only with sterile single-use needles: a gun cannot guarantee sterility, and a needle is more precise with less trauma to the tissue.
Do you pierce minors?
Yes, only with the signed consent of both parents. We also do children's ear-lobe piercings, with parents present.
How do I clean a new piercing?
Generally with sterile 0.9% saline solution, avoiding alcohol, hydrogen peroxide and harsh products. Don't twist or handle the jewellery unnecessarily, and follow your piercer's instructions.