Piercing Safety & Healing Guide
June 8, 2025
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Piercing Safety & Healing Guide Getting a new piercing? Whether it’s your ears, nose, or something more adventurous, proper aftercare is essential for a safe
Expert tattoo artistry, piercing services, and professional training all under one roof.
Welcome to New Dawn Tattoo Studio, a friendly, family-run studio in the heart of Newtownabbey, just outside Belfast. With over 50 years of combined experience, our multi-award-winning artists create custom tattoos and professional piercings in a welcoming, council-approved environment.
At New Dawn, quality, safety, and creativity come first. Whether it’s your first tattoo or your next masterpiece, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, respectful experience from consultation to completion.
Impeccable tattoo quality with bold lines, fine detail, and lasting impact.
Using the best, safest, and 100% hygienic equipment for a clean and professional tattoo experience.
Experienced artists dedicated to precision, creativity, and delivering tattoos that tell your story.
At New Dawn Tattoo Studio, our team offers a wide range of tattoo styles and techniques to suit every vision
Hyper-detailed, lifelike tattoos using only black and grey tones for bold depth and shading.
Realistic portraits capturing the essence of loved ones, celebrities, or icons in stunning detail.
Intricate designs created with thousands of tiny dots for texture, shading, and artistic depth.
Delicate, precise linework perfect for minimalistic designs with sharp, clean detail.
Vibrant, true-to-life tattoos with rich colors and realistic imagery that stands out.
Classic bold lines and bright colors—timeless tattooing rooted in American tradition.
Beautiful lettering and calligraphy tailored to your personal message or phrase.
Cultural expression through fine black and grey art, script, and powerful symbolic imagery.
Unique pre-drawn designs and expert cover-ups to transform or refresh old ink with style.
Not sure which style is for you? Our artists are happy to guide you during a free consultation. We use only the highest-grade inks and equipment for the best results and safety.
Want to become a tattoo artist? Learn from the best at our professional tattoo training academy.
We also offer expert piercing services for all ages (under 18s with parental consent), using premium-quality products in a sterile, comfortable setting.
Our amazing artwork showcases bold designs and intricate details tailored to your unique style. We combine creativity and technique to deliver tattoos that truly stand out and inspire.
Get to know the award-winning artists at New Dawn Tattoo Studio:
Black & Grey Realism | Portraiture | Dotwork
Tom’s masterful shading and detailed portraiture make him a top choice for lifelike, expressive tattoos.
Black & Grey Realism | Fine Line | Portraiture
Blending classic realism with modern fine line work, Bruno is known for subtle, striking tattoos.
Black & Grey | Colour | Flash
From bold colour to classic black and grey, Debbie’s custom flash pieces are truly one-of-a-kind.
Fine Line | Flash
Jane specialiSes in elegant, minimalist designs and bright, eye-catching flash tattoos.
Colour Realism | Black & Grey Realism | Traditional
Darren’s expertise covers everything from traditional styles to photorealistic tattoos.
Script | Black & Grey | Flash
Conor is your go-to for stunning script, bold black and grey work, and unique flash designs.
Script | Black & Grey | Chicano
Conor’s Chicano and script tattoos stand out for their detail and style.
Colour Realism | Black & Grey Realism | Traditional
Darren’s expertise covers everything from traditional styles to photorealistic tattoos.
Script | Black & Grey | Flash
Conor is your go-to for stunning script, bold black and grey work, and unique flash designs.
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