Enigma Studios

Enigma Studios, tattoos and piercing in Cheltenham

Enigma Studios is a tattoo and piercing studio based in Cheltenham, in the English county of Gloucestershire. The project was founded by Steph with the aim of making tattooing accessible to all kinds of people and turning the studio into an inclusive, judgement-free space where every client can express themselves through their ink. The company presents itself as a team that celebrates diversity and every personal story.

Its base of operations is on the outskirts of Cheltenham town centre and has free parking at the back. The same premises houses a tattoo studio, a piercing boutique and a coffee lounge, as well as an exhibition space featuring work by emerging artists.

Custom tattoos and team of artists

The studio takes on custom commissions and adapts each design to the client's idea. Among the styles it says it covers are delicate floral designs, intricate mandalas, realistic portraits and the bolder, more colourful traditional style. The website organises its artists' work into individual portfolios, with names such as Steph, Molly and Phoenix.

Piercing with medical-grade titanium

The piercing service draws on a decade of experience and uses exclusively medical-grade titanium. Every piercing includes lifetime aftercare advice. The studio expressly rejects the use of piercing guns and works with needles, safe techniques and appropriate jewellery. The offering is completed by ear curation services, aftercare, permanent jewellery and a piercing academy.

Tattoos and piercing for weddings and events

Enigma Studios presents itself as the UK's biggest wedding tattoo service provider and states it has worked with hundreds of couples on their wedding day. The service covers tattoos and piercings at wedding receptions within a three-hour radius of its Cheltenham base. The company also operates a mobile studio, described as a tattoo bus, which travels the country offering permanent tattoos and cosmetic piercings at events, weddings, festivals and hen and stag parties. According to its presentation, it holds licences from more than 35 councils, has appeared in magazines and has traded at festivals such as Secret Garden Party.

Shop, gift cards and rewards programme

The studio's activity is complemented by a shop, gift cards and the Enigma Rewards programme. The site also maintains a blog and a contact form for enquiries.

Location and contact

Unit 5, Wymans Brook, Windyridge Road, Cheltenham GL50 4RA · Phone: 01242 805786 · Email: hello@enigmatattoopiercing.co.uk