Intense Colours Tattoo, Piercing, SPMU and Aesthetics

Fantastic experience: Yet again, great work from Gary at Intense Really enhances the customers designs & really cares & takes interest. Great guy, great ink!!

Fantastic experience: My second tattoo by Ana. Both are exceptional. My first was a full colour Lucky Cat. Today’s is black with superb shading. I also must comment on how thoughtful Ana is. Her taste in music is eclectic and helps to pass the time in the chair chatting about it. I’m already thinking about my next tattoo.

Fantastic experience: Great service from Gary, my daughter is extremely happy with her naval piercing!

Fantastic experience: I lost my best fur baby in 2023 and I wanted a realism tattooed on my leg. With lots of research I went to Gary. I cannot thank him enough for the fantastic tattoo I was given. I was there a full day and I can honestly say I didn’t think I would cope that long But Gary made me feel really relaxed and the regular breaks made all the different.i was worried as I wasn’t sure if it would look like sparky but my god this guy is very talented indeed. My future tattoos will definitely be with intense colour Thank you Gary

Fantastic experience: An excellent and friendly service from Gary as always, very happy with my new piercing. Would recommend!

Fantastic experience: Booked my first tattoo with Gary as a day session and the whole experience was great. His attention to detail went above and beyond the reference photo I requested, clearly highlighting his years of practice. Would highly recommend if you want a smooth tattoo experience with good vibes and a good laugh!

Fantastic experience: I had the best experience ever! i got my ear pierced and it hardly hurt much and the person doing it (i believe it might be this gary guy everyone else mentions..) was so kind to me, i have a massive needle phobia and they let me hug them after which was very nice, and the stud they put in my ear looks so cool on me! thank you so much dude!! also edit: im a transgender man and the piercing made me feel so much more masculine, seriously im super grateful and i can tell that my piercer was very talented and seriously skilled :)

Fantastic experience: Came to get my n*ps pierced. They have a discount for 2 so got them both done. Gaz was professional, friendly and respectful and at no point did I feel uncomfortable being topless. The studio was clean and hygienic. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Today I got my belly button pierced by Gary. He was so nice and the communication during the appointment was amazing. He talked me through every step and explained what to do for the after care. Throughout the whole appointment he was very understanding and very pacient with me. Will definitely be going back if I want anything else done. 100% recommend to anyone looking to get a piercing

Fantastic experience: don't usually write reviews but gaz is literally incredible. the most kind and genuine person ever!! ive had a couple piercings ans tattoos done here now and i wouldnt go elsewhere. his work is honestly amazing thankyou so much x

Fantastic experience: We have used Gary numerous times for ear piercing for kids (aged 10 and 12) and adults. He is friendly and provides good aftercare instructions. We'll be back!

Fantastic experience: Booked for a nose piercing and an eyebrow piercing. Gary provided great communication in advance of the appointment. He is clearly very skilled and experienced and the piercings were great, a very straightforward process. Gary explained what he would do and gave very clear information for after care at home to ensure effective healing. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: I had a small scuba stickman done by Gaz. He was super gentle, funny, and kind throughout. Barely felt a thing, and it turned out exactly as I’d hoped. The extra second skin (knowing the placement might cause it to fall off) was a really thoughtful touch. Relaxed vibe, top guy. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Gary was so so welcoming and friendly and made me feel at ease!! Would definitely recommend going here, and will 100% be coming back:))

Fantastic experience: Excellent service and tattoo from Gary. Really went the extra mile to complete my tattoo. Would highly recommend 10/10

Fantastic experience: Had 3 tattoos by Gary now and wouldn't go anywhere else, such a nice guy, very welcoming and an incredible artist, highly recommend getting in contact with him especially for realism portraits!

Fantastic experience: Best tattoo shop in Southampton, Gary is a talented artist, highly recommend . Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: Amazing work , as a nervous anxious person, I was made to feel very calm and comfortable , came away very happy and a returning customer for tattoos and piercings ! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Thank u Gary. Pleasure as always see you next month for the next stage

Fantastic experience: Amazing! So welcoming and made me feel as ease straight away! I was talked through everything that was happening and told how to care for the piercings after! Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a piercing!

Fantastic experience: I got my septum done, and it went really smoothly. I didn’t feel nervous, and the overall environment was very welcoming and calm. The piercer themself were very sweet, and I can’t recommend them enough! Thank you so much! :)

Fantastic experience: I've been going to intense colours & getting tattooed by Gaz for only a few years, I can honestly say Gaz is one of the nicest people I've ever met. His work is incredible & I genuinely feel privileged to be tattooed by him. I suffer with severe depression and anxiety so talking to new people is a struggle, but I feel like I've known him for years that's how at ease I feel. I can recommend Gaz 100% and would never go anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic professional service from Gary, Highly recommend 5*

Fantastic experience: Really great experience ❤️ Easy to book online, clean environment and Gary was friendly and professional. He repierced my recently accidentally healed up helix piercing. Will definitely go back for more.

Negative experience: Service provided: nipple piercings I do think that Gary is a lovely person, and did provide answers to all of my queries. He made me feel very comfortable whilst doing my piercings and during the short consultation beforehand too, hence why I have not left a one star review. This is the only piercing I have ever received from here, and had never been here before. The issue I have is with the actual piercings themselves, I got a pair of nipple piercings done here in August and whilst the healing process has been going well, the quality of the piercing is quite poor knowing what I know now. Nipple piercings should NOT be pierced with curved barbells; mine were. They were pierced at an angle with one piercing not deep enough and the other slightly too deep. I have since changed the bars and the piercings look much better so I at least did not have to take them out. I did a lot of research on where to go before getting these piercings and based on that research and the reviews, I chose Intense Colours. I wanted to leave this review for people who may be looking into this place like I did. It's not all bad obviously from the amount of 5 star reviews, but my experience was not brilliant.

Fantastic experience: Gary is an absolute legend definitely the best tattoo artist in Southampton. i will be using intense colours for all of my future tattoos

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Gaz did my first tattoo yesterday and It was amazing so detailed in such a small piece. Service and communication is perfect . Would 100% go back

Fantastic experience: Great local studio with friendly and talented people. I’m getting my tattoos done now regularly with Gary and his work is amazing with years of experience attention to detail

Fantastic experience: Had a great time getting my ear lobes pierced today. Gary is a sweet chill dude and made the appointment comfortable and fun. Would 100% come again. And aftercare’s included in the already good price hehe.

Fantastic experience: Attended today with my daughter whilst she had her tongue pierced. Gary was very friendly and made us both feel welcome. Explained everything in detail about aftercare and step to step what he was doing. My daughter was very nervous but was made to feel at ease. Would highly recommend Thank you

Fantastic experience: I decided to get a tongue piercing second time in my life because the first one wasn't done properly and I took it out years ago. I chose this studio by the reviews, I have never been there before. We had a nice chat with Gary, also he told me everything about aftercare, that gave me peace of mind and I felt that I'm in good hands. Despite the procedure was more painful than I expected (Gary said it usually happens with the second piercing), my tongue piercing is well placed now and comfortable to wear. It's been nearly 2 days now and I can speak almost normal, and I can barely feel pain. I'm extremely satisfied and highly recommend this place. Clean environment and friendly atmosphere. Thank you, Gary!

Fantastic experience: My daughter had her ears pierced today, Gary was great, very kind, professional and helpful thank you :)

Fantastic experience: gary did my nipple piercings and was so lovely, very professional and made me feel so comfortable. genuinely could not have felt more at ease and will definitely be returning for more piercings - he even went above and beyond to deliver the free after care to me as i did not get it on the day of the piercing (through no fault of his own). such a friendly environment and without a doubt the best service ive received from a piercer. thank u !

Fantastic experience: Excellent service all round. Friendly atmosphere Happy to highly recommend Gaz , felt at ease with his expertise and experience. A*

Fantastic experience: I went today to get my nose done. Gaz is the loveliest guy and makes you feel so welcome. The piercing was quick and done really professionally and I love it. Would 100% recommend Intense Colours! X

Fantastic experience: Amazing piercer, my sister got her belly pierced and he was so nice and professional. I recommend very much.

Fantastic experience: Got a navel piercing done by gaz. He was very nice and professional and the piercing looks fabulous.

Fantastic experience: I was somewhat nervous having an intimate piercing by a male. Gary is super friendly, efficient and explains everything as he does it and really makes you feel at ease with him. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Gary is the nicest tattooist I've ever met. And his work is incredible. It's a really friendly atmosphere. I cannot recommend them enough and I genuinely feel privileged to be tattooed there. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fantastic experience: Got my helix piercing done here, really good experience, Garry is such a nice piercer. Definitely recommend

Fantastic experience: Very friendly clean and professional

Fantastic experience: Had an appointment with Gary to do a cover up. He got it exactly how I wanted it. Was very friendly and the tattoo went smoothly with no issues. It's turned out great now to let it heal. I will be back as got a few more tattoos I want

Fantastic experience: very kind staff and nice atmosphere .although i do think my right piercing is a bit wonky

Fantastic experience: Me and my friend both last minute booked to get our belly’s pierced and we had Gary, can’t thank him enough even through me panicking for no reason, really nice studio will definitely return in future

Fantastic experience: I had my ear piercings with Gary, and my 14 year old daughter her nose and ears. Gary takes his profession very seriously, and made us feel calm and comfortable, the whole experience was great for us both, and, we highly recommend Intense Colours!

Fantastic experience: Had belly button piercing. Very professional & friendly, explaining everything in detail. Would definitelyI recommend- Thank you

Fantastic experience: My daughter had her ‘seconds’ done by Gary. Very happy with the service. He was kind, careful and friendly and provided aftercare advice and lotion. It was easy to book. Great service for a very reasonable price

Fantastic experience: Great artists & a friendly environment

Fantastic experience: Just had this done. Wow I couldn’t recommend Gary enough! I went on the back of a referral, and I will referring Gary to my contacts. It was my first one and not sure what to expect , but the atmosphere was so relaxed, and Gary was so friendly chatting away! I now have the bug for More keep up the great work!!

Fantastic experience: So happy after my day with Becky! (@hephaestus.dawn). It couldn't have gone any better. Becky is incredibly kind and patient, taking time to go through everything with me eased my anxiety (this was my first proper tattoo session). Her work exceeded my expectations of what I thought it would look like in my head. She has amazing skills and made my design really come to life. She took on board the things that were important to me and found the best way to make them work. I trusted her professional opinion. We had regular breaks to move around and get comfy again, I felt well cared for. Overall a really calm and positive experience, everything was clean and organised. Looking forward to getting more tattoos with her!

Positive experience: Daughter had a good 1st experience

Fantastic experience: Absolutely brilliant, not had a tattoo in 20yrs, Gary is simply superb. Will be back. Thanks

Fantastic experience: I had an old tattoo that needed a fix and Gaz has done an amazing job, I'm so happy with it. Super friendly and relaxing atmosphere, they also take such good care in their equipment everything is so clean and cared for

Positive experience: Lovely lady, first tattoo only small heart wanted

Fantastic experience: Becky was absolutely awesome!! My tattoo (arm band) looks great. They created a super warm and welcoming environment and we're so chill! Definitely going back for my next one on a few months!!

Fantastic experience: So pleased with my tattoo, the attention to detail is second to none. Really friendly environment, I would highly recommend to anyone wanting a tattoo.

Fantastic experience: Quick, easy and painless experience. Awesome first time for my piercing. Will likely come back if I get tempted for more :)

Fantastic experience: I am not one for writing reviews but after several sessions with Gaz, I feel a positive review is well warranted. There is a friendly and warm vibe in the studio, Gaz has been very understanding and his work is fantastic. I would happily recommend this studio to anyone looking for tattoos or piercings!

Fantastic experience: Just had my first ever tattoo yesterday with Gaz. Couldn’t of been a better, friendlier, and more comfortable experience. Absolutely love the tattoo and is exactly how I pictured it. If you’re thinking of getting a tattoo in Southampton, this is THE spot.

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and good quality tattoo brilliant attention to detail

Fantastic experience: Becky is awesome, as is the studio in general. Super friendly and straightforward to book in with. I had a change of mind on what I wanted to have done and she couldn't have been more accomodating. She made a great suggestion to bring my linework tattoo to life which I went with and couldn't be happier. I'll definitely book in with Becky again.

Fantastic experience: Gary did a great job with my piercings! Thank you very much!

Fantastic experience: Had a cover up tattoo done Gary was fantastic the shop was very clean and atmosphere was excellent thanks Gary !! Would recommend

Fantastic experience: The atmosphere of the parlour is nice and relaxed, they're all so friendly and you dont feel tense. Becky was very quick and efficient with the tattoo. I came in with a couple variations of a tattoo, and Becky drew up something for me, while explaining why it was drawn like that. Shows great knowledge and attention to detail. You can also see they're using fresh needles as they're all wrapped. There was regular checks to make sure I was okay, and even though I had no issues, I'm sure it would be fixed for me. They were happy to take a break when my leg was dead

Fantastic experience: Gary did an amazing job on the tattoo I had for my mum. He did the design exactly how I asked and I will definitely use him again and would recommend him to anyone looking to get a tattoo. I as able to have a second tattoo done at the same time which I really loved done by Becky

Fantastic experience: Great experience with garry getting my first tattoo done.

Fantastic experience: Amazing tattooist, I highly recommend to anybody. Went here for my first tattoo and booked a day session. The online booking makes it very easy picking a date and session that suits you and prices are very clear on the website. Garry was also very quick to respond to my enquiry via WhatsApp and answer any questions I had. Garry showed me the sketch for the tattoo in advance of the session which I really liked as it gives you enough time to really look at the sketch and to allow you to ask for any changes if you want to. I booked a day session, and Garry made me feel welcome and comfortable and was very friendly to chat with, which helps out alot. He took his time on my piece in order to get it spot on to what I had wanted and it turned out amazing! I will definitely be coming back for any other tattoos in the future.

Fantastic experience: A lovely local place, easy booking system and fair prices. Staff are very friendly. Absolutely love my tattoo and piercing. Thank you

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended Gary was very friendly and it made the hole expieence very plesent.

Fantastic experience: Thank you Josie W.for my first tattoo, I am very happy, is beautiful and heals nice, no problems Grate experience with intens colours tatoo ❤️

Fantastic experience: Fantastic tattoo studio! Gary is amazing ,thank you ,8 hrs with a very complex tattoo,totally worth it and very friendly and extremely patient

Fantastic experience: Took my two daughters 6 and 7 to get ears pierced here today. Gary super proffesional and very friendly, made the girls feel very comfortable as were quite nervous. Highly recommend. Cheers Gary

Fantastic experience: Friendly and quick service. Everyone was nice and informative.

Fantastic experience: Me and my friend went to Gaz for a last minute nipple piercing decision. Felt completely comfortable the whole time and was given great advice for aftercare. Very friendly and clean place, would recommend :)

Fantastic experience: Had an amazing couple of tattoos with Gary who is super friendly and chatty and just great at what he does! The whole place is very chilled and friendly too, I'll definitely go back again!

Fantastic experience: Nice friendly studio. Big thanks to Maddy for fitting me at short notice to get my Rammstein autographs made permanent.

Fantastic experience: 4th tattoo done by Gary today highly recommend. Great job

Fantastic experience: Brilliant. Will definitely be back for my next tattoo. Thank you Charli!

Fantastic experience: Another amazing tattoo done by the lovely Charli . Thank you

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience getting my ears pierced. Everyone's friendly and didn't take long for Gary to pierce my ears. :)

Fantastic experience: I was with Charli today for a thigh/hip piece as my first tattoo. Honestly a lovely experience. Charli was really accommodating and understanding that it was my first time (+ really took the edge off through conversation). All the other tattooists in the studio seemed really chill too. There's a section downstairs for women which is great for if you're getting tattooed in an intimate part. Will be going again :)

Fantastic experience: First tattoo and obviously I couldn't pick a small one. I wanted to give Gary a one star rating because quite frankly he has too many 5 stars!! But I can absolutely see why Amazing experience, great people, painless procedure and it looks amazing. Had a laugh at the same time. Feeling a bit faint at the end (due to low blood sugar- I hadn't eaten all day -bit stupid) and sat up to receive a massive sausage! ( From the chip shop next door)- what more could you ask for. Totally recommend

Fantastic experience: Wouldn't dream of going anywhere else now best place I have been to and feel welcome there

Fantastic experience: the friendliest staff <3

Fantastic experience: Gary and the team are brilliant

Fantastic experience: Went in for a piercing, would recommend 100%. Gaz is the nicest guy

Fantastic experience: My wife is really chuffed with her tattoo

Fantastic experience: Maddy is amazing, makes you feel very at ease and good communication throughout the whole process

Fantastic experience: Class A

Fantastic experience: Had day session with Gary today made me feel welcome A very talented tattooist Please if you want a quality tattoo please go to intense colours My tattoo is amazing thankyou Looks better now then it did amazing trying to add photos

Fantastic experience: The staff are all lovely and welcoming. I've been tattooed by Maddy and Gary and have never been disappointed.

Fantastic experience: Got 3 tattoos with 2 of my friends and Charli was absolutely amazing!! Couldn’t ask for better - great atmosphere and we all felt very safe and comfortable.

Fantastic experience: Charlie did a brilliant cover up for me, I'm in love with a tattoo!!

Fantastic experience: Very good work very relaxing. Very nice people. Thanks

Fantastic experience: Charlie is amazing!! Such a good vibe in the shop and Charlie's work is incredible! So happy! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Always friendly and accommodating

Fantastic experience: Very friendly wouldn't go anywhere else

Fantastic experience: My son had his first tattoo here today after highly recommend, staff were very helpful and he was very pleased with the end result, thank you

Fantastic experience: Charli did a very short notice booking for me, the tattoo's came out great and she made the appointment very entertaining. fantastic value for money and genuinely just a fun time in a studio with a great atmosphere

Fantastic experience: My name is Rob. I had my 1st tattoo with gaz on the 20/10/20. It was hard finding a new tattoo artist but after seeing his work I new I was in good hands. A friendly down to earth tattooist. I had a cover up done and I can say I cannot see my original tattoo. Gaz is a amazing artist and I could not be happier with my tattoo. Thank you so much gaz you kept me calm relaxed I cannot wait to have my tattoo finished with you 100% happy. Thank you so much. Rob Mains