Best Ear Piercing near me in New Inn, Pontypool

Wonderful experience this morning with Tom and Emily, who both pierced my 5 year olds ear lobes. Tom pierced my tragus. The shop is professional and fabulously decorated. Piercing rooms were clean, could see chairs had been cleaned down, and the entire process explained from start to finish. My daughter didn’t flinch, and was completely at ease. Emily was lovely. Tom and my little girl had great rapport 🙂 We are both super happy with our piercings today and would recommend to anyone who asks!

Tiffany C.

Mar 8, 2026

Georgia was wonderful with my 6 year old girl for her first ear lobe piercings. I would highly recommend having any piercing here as it’s such a calm and welcoming studio. Thank you so much! A lovely experience for a first-timer.

Christie W.

Jul 25, 2023

My daughter had her ears pierced for the first time today and I couldn't have wished for a better experience l. Adele my my daughter at ease from the moment we got into the room. Would definitely recommend Empress Piercing Cwmbran

Cerys P.

Dec 27, 2025

Took my 8 hear old to get her ears pierced. Yom was bubbly, friendly and explained every step clearly. He was careful with the piercings. Would recommend Tom to anyone getting piercings and especially children, hes really good with them. Thankyou!

Kate E.

Oct 22, 2025

Very clean tidy looking shop. Best experience i’ve had in a piercing shop so far. Tom who done the piercings was very friendly and respectful, ensured it was clean and cleaned after it was pierced. Would definitely go again. Thank you!

Jason S.

May 4, 2025

Tom and Kate were absolutely amazing. They made both girls feel at ease. Tom was talking to our girls keeping them occupied and calm when they had their ears pierced. They were both amazing. I wouldn't go anywhere else now and definitely would recommend anyone for a piercing to go here. Thank you so much for making their experience a memorable one.

Siobhan T.

Mar 28, 2025

My little boy had his ear pierced today and he’s absolutely delighted with his new piercing. Lauri was very welcoming and talked him through the whole process, I was honestly surprised how calm smooth the whole experience was! Thank you for making my little boy’s day 🤍

Fru - C.

Mar 8, 2025

Absolutely fantastic. My daughter is a 19 year old autistic girl. She struggles Enormously with trust and sensory issues. She has always wanted her ears pierced since a little girl but has never been able to go threw with it . Lauri and Tom was amazing with her .She relaxed straight away and was told step by step what was going to happen. I highly recommend Empress piercing. My daughter has has been given so much confidence. Can't thank Lauri and Tom enough.

Jo D.

Jan 24, 2025

Such a positive experience! I was nervous! My daughter (8yrs) has been asking to have her ears pierced for the last two years. I questioned if she was too young, would she cope with the after care, would she be overwhelmed with the process, would she panic and not be able to carry on after the first ear. Of course all of that is possible, but what was great, was that had that of happened, Lauri and the other staff would have just dealt with it. They were welcoming, friendly, kind and most of all so knowledgeable. Lauri was fantastic and passionate about what she does, I 100% recommend.

Jenny P.

Nov 2, 2024

Thank you to Georgia for being so kind and doing a wonderful job with my ear lobe piercing

Roxanne H.

Apr 6, 2024

Excellent! My daughter had her belly button pierced and a few months ago, her ears. Both times Georgia was fantastic, explaining everything, very patient, great choice of jewellery. Aftercare advice given and we bought the spray to keep the piercing clean etc.

Marsha W.

Jan 4, 2024

Friendly, professional staff, spotlessly clean and private piercing rooms. Thrilled with our visit, couldn't have asked for better service. My 14 yo daughter is really happy with her ear piercings and they look great. Less redness and irritation than you get with a gun piercing too.

Vicky F.

Jul 21, 2023

I took my little girl to get her ears pierced, she was very nervous. Emily and Tom were amazing with her! Friendly, calm, caring and highly professional! They made the whole experience fantastic! Would highly recommend!

Emily W.

Mar 8, 2026

I didn't have an appointment, I just walked in to have a jewellery change on helix piercings. I asked if they could do a conch piercing for me as well. Emily was so gentle and reassuring. They have always been so professional at Empress, I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Sonja C.

Feb 11, 2026

Walked in to get the other side of my nose pierced. Tom was super friendly and put me at ease straight away! Tom lined up my new piercing with the other side perfectly. Would definitely come back and again!!

Mollie Y.

Jan 29, 2026

Lovey friendly ladies and they were so good with my granddaughter when she had her ears pierced.

Julie B.

Jan 23, 2026

Emily was amazing ! One of the easiest piercings I've ever had - and I've got a few !! Very knowledgeable, friendly and best of all highly recommended. I wouldn't go anywhere else for a piercing

Vicki G.

Jan 15, 2026

emily is always so kind and helpful! whether it’s a new piercing or just a downsize, i always feel welcomed and in good hands. the only place i trust to get pierced

Millie P.

Jan 14, 2026

Courtney was amazing from the get go. She made me feel so at ease, explained everything clearly before doing my septum piercing and the hygiene levels were top notch as well as the aftercare explanation, im very happy with my new piercing, I always go to empress for my piercings and wouldn't go anywhere else, great studio, great staff

Claire T.

Dec 16, 2025

Tom gives such a safe and comfortable environment to get pierced in and I am so glad I’ve had the pleasure of having all my newest piercings done by him. I love our interactions and his support throughout the process, I look forward to more in the future with him!

Mel W.

Dec 13, 2025

Tom pierced my nose, my daughters belly button and my partners scaffold .. he’s so lush.. talked through every step and kept my daughter so calm .. we love going to empress for our piercings

Kim L.

Dec 9, 2025

✨ Ear Piercing Review ✨ From start to finish, the experience was absolutely brilliant. Booking the appointment was simple and stress-free, and the staff couldn’t have been lovelier. Their advice was clear, communication was spot-on, and they made me feel completely at ease throughout. Amazing choice of jewellery. The studio itself is spotless, modern, and has such a trendy vibe. Couldn't recommend enough. Thank You Lauri x

Natasha T.

Nov 26, 2025

Thank u so much adele for piercing my ear and you are such amazing person I have met and also expressing piercing shop everyone such a lovely people and kind heart and everything and they all look like my own family and God bless such amazing people in there I would recommend them I give them 20/20 sharing all my love and prayers and I would ve give u a tip this phone doesn't let me ❤️

Parveen M.

Nov 15, 2025

I really really like this place, I had my second lobes pierced last time and had a helix today. They're really good and knowledgeable. I've had cartilage piercings from other places that havent been so good. Today when I had my ear done. She was really knowledgeable, asked me if I wanted to put a hoop in it in future, advised on the best placement in the ear, best aftercare and suggested to go back in 6-8 weeks and they'll change the bar for me. Such a great piercing shop! Definitely recommend coming here for any piercing.

Took my daughter to have her ears pierced for the first time with Lauri and Adele and they were excellent with her; before the actual piercing Lauri told/showed my daughter exactly what was going to happen and this was also communicated during the actual piercing. 100% recommend Empress Piercings and wouldn’t go anywhere else. My daughter loves her beautiful opal studs that she chose :) thank you so much!

I’ve came to empress for all of my piercings so far, (1st and 2nd lobe piercings) Lauri has pierced me both times and she is so kind. I have pretty bad anxiety and needles scare me and she knew exactly what to say! Made me feel so comfortable. I definitely recommend empress piercing, all staff are lovely and you’ll always have a great experience in there. I’ll definitely get any future piercings there!

My daughter has been asking for her ears pierced for a while but I was a little worried, as I knew it would hurt her. We finally bit the bullet and had them done. Lauri who done the piercing was absolutely amazing, she really reassured my daughter who was upset after having the first ear done. She was also very supportive of myself as she could see I was a little overwhelmed. Fantastic experience at Empress piercing Cwmbran. Would definitely recommend

Any absolutely smashed the piercings she did for me. I had my seconds in my lobes and my left daith done! She was calm, patient and constantly checked I was okay after each piercing which was great. Most definitely go back and happily be pierced again.

Fantastic experience with both Adele and Tom today, with my daughter having her ears pierced. Adele was particularly patient and reassuring with my very nervous 8 year old. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend heading here for your first or subsequent piercings.

Tom helped us as my daughter lost her ear piercing and I was worried it might have closed up as only been pierced 5 week prior, just like last time Tom reassured and pt my daughter at ease so brilliantly! He was fab from start to finish! Thank you x