Holier Than Thou

Manchester · Northern Quarter · Est. 2005

Be your own kind of beautiful

  • UKAPP Registered Member
  • 20+ Years in the NQ
  • 7 Days a Week

From the Studio

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What We Do

Adornment, done properly

Whatever you're here for, you're in good hands

  • Body Piercing

    Anatomically-led placement and a curated jewellery wall, from a first lobe to the most intricate curation.

  • Fine Jewellery

    14k and 18k gold, implant-grade titanium, niobium and glass. Stock changes daily, never a hard sell.

  • Aftercare and Support

    Honest advice, healing guidance and a full aftercare range to keep your new piece looking its best.

  • Tattooing

    Custom pieces and considered walk-ins, charged fairly by the piece.

  • Lashes of Lilith

    Our in-house beauty studio. 100% vegan lashes, brows and more, for every gender.

  • Gift Vouchers

    The gift of adornment. Vouchers for any amount, redeemable on piercings, tattoos, jewellery and beauty.

The Standard

Spotlessly clean. Genuinely welcoming.

Your safety and comfort come first, always. Every room has its own sterilisation setup, including ultrasonic cleaners, cold-soak tanks and autoclaves, plus HEPA and Medivent air filtration and easy-clean, hospital-grade surfaces throughout. You can relax and enjoy the experience.

Our internationally award-winning artists bring anatomical training and impeccable aseptic technique to everything they do. We'll always give you honest advice for your anatomy, and there's never a hard sell.

Come See the Studio
  • UKAPP Registered

    Held to the UK Association of Professional Piercers' rigorous safety and jewellery standards.

  • Award-Winning Artists

    Anatomically-trained piercers and tattoo artists with decades of combined experience.

  • Implant-Grade Only

    14k/18k gold, titanium, niobium and glass, all materials your body can actually live with.

The first spiritual want of man is decoration. If I am an artist, then skin is my medium.

Helen, Resident Piercer since 2013

Honest, Up-Front

What It Costs

Your online booking fee comes off the total when you visit

  • Piercing Fee

    £25–£80

    Varies by piercing. Jewellery is chosen separately, so you only pay for what you love.

  • Initial Jewellery

    £10–£300+

    14k/18k gold, titanium, niobium and glass. Stock changes daily, with something for every budget.

  • Tattooing

    By Piece

    Charged by the piece, not the hour. Day rates and generous discounts on larger work.

Ready When You Are

Open seven days a week