Where can I get a helix piercing in Darlington?

Unlocking Treasures in Darlington offers professional helix piercings and a full range of ear and body piercings using single-use sterile needles and high-quality titanium jewellery. Helix piercings are £45 single or £85 double. We also offer daith, rook, tragus, flat, conch, lobe, navel and nostril piercings. Book a piercing consultation online at unlockingtreasures.com/book.

Where can I get a daith or tragus piercing in Darlington or Durham?

Unlocking Treasures in Darlington, County Durham offers daith piercings, tragus piercings and a full range of cartilage piercings — all performed with single-use sterile needles and titanium jewellery. Prices start at £45 for cartilage piercings. We serve customers from Darlington, Durham, Stockton, Middlesbrough and across the North East.

How much does an ear piercing cost in Darlington?

At Unlocking Treasures in Darlington, lobe piercings start at £25 for a single or £45 for a double. Cartilage piercings (helix, daith, rook, tragus, flat, conch) are £45 single or £85 double. All piercings include high-quality titanium jewellery as standard.

Do you use needles or a gun for piercings?

We use only single-use sterile needles — never a gun. Needles are safer, more precise, and cause less trauma, resulting in better healing.

What age do you need to be to get a piercing?

Piercings are available from age 7. Those aged 16 and over require no parental consent. Ages 7–15 are welcome with a parent or guardian present to sign a consent form — photo ID is required for both.

What jewellery is used for piercings?

All piercings at Unlocking Treasures are completed with high-quality titanium labrets — hypoallergenic and ideal for healing. Jewellery upgrades to other materials and styles are available for an additional fee.

Skinnergate, Darlington · County Durham

Ear & Nose Piercing Darlington

Professional ear & nose piercings from £25— helix, daith, tragus, rook, lobe, nostril & body piercings. Single-use sterile needles, high-quality titanium jewellery.

Studio on Skinnergate, Darlington— serving Darlington, Durham, Stockton, Middlesbrough & across the North East. Walk-ins welcome.

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Sterile needles only

Single-use sterile needles on every piercing — never a gun. Safer, more precise, and better for healing.

Titanium jewellery

All piercings are fitted with hypoallergenic titanium as standard. Ideal for fresh piercings and sensitive skin.

Age & consent

16 and over — no consent needed. Ages 7–15 welcome with a parent or guardian present and photo ID.

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Piercing Price List

Ear Piercings

TypeSingleDouble

Lobe: £25; £45
Stacked: £25; £45
Helix: £45; £85
Flat: £45; £85
Rook: £45; £85
Daith: £45; £85
Tragus: £45; £85
Conch: £45; £85

Body Piercings

Navel: £40
Nostril: £30

The Details

✦Age 16+ — no parental consent required.
✦Age 7–15 — parental signature and photo ID required at the appointment.
✦All piercings are performed with a single-use sterile needle.
✦All piercings are completed with high-quality titanium jewellery.
✦Jewellery upgrades are available for an additional fee.

Every price includes a single-use sterile needle and a titanium labret — no hidden extras.

From age 7

Kids Ear Piercing in Darlington

Children aged 7–15 can have their ears pierced with a parent or guardian present. We use a sterile needle, never a gun, and fit hypoallergenic titanium studs — gentle, quick and calm, with full aftercare advice for parents.

Unlocking Treasures · Darlington

Ear Piercing Guide

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Diagram showing the types of ear piercings available at Unlocking Treasures, Darlington

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12 piercing types

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it hurt?: Most piercings cause only brief, mild discomfort — the process is very quick. Our experienced piercer will talk you through each step so you feel comfortable and in control.
What jewellery do you use?: All piercings are completed with high-quality titanium labrets — hypoallergenic and ideal for healing. Jewellery upgrades are available for an additional fee.
Do you use needles or a gun?: We use only single-use sterile needles — never a gun. Needles are safer, more precise, and cause less trauma to the tissue, resulting in better healing.
How old do I need to be?: Piercings are available from age 7. Those 16 and over need no parental consent. Ages 7–15 are welcome with a parent or guardian present to sign a consent form — photo ID is required for both.
How long does healing take?: Lobes typically heal in 6–8 weeks. Cartilage piercings (helix, rook, daith etc.) take 3–12 months. We'll give you full aftercare advice at your appointment.
Can I choose my jewellery?: Yes — all piercings include a titanium labret as standard. If you'd like to upgrade to a different style or material, just let us know when you book and we'll advise on what's suitable.

Looking after it

Piercing Aftercare

✦Clean the piercing twice a day with a sterile saline spray — no alcohol, cream or ointment.
✦Wash your hands before touching it, and don't twist or turn the jewellery.
✦Leave the jewellery in for the whole healing time — about 6–8 weeks for lobes and 3–12 months for cartilage.
✦Avoid swimming pools, hot tubs and the sea for the first few weeks.
✦Try not to sleep on a new cartilage piercing; a travel pillow helps.
✦Some redness and tenderness is normal at first. If you're worried, pop in or message us — and see a pharmacist or GP if it becomes hot, swollen or painful.

Find us

Our Piercing Studio on Skinnergate

9a Skinnergate, Darlington, County Durham — in Darlington town centre, easy to reach from Stockton, Middlesbrough, Durham and Richmond.

Appointments are available seven days a week and can be booked online. Walk-ins are welcome when we have space, but booking guarantees your slot.

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