Tattoos and piercings are not something you should get on a whim. It has to be something you’ve planned out and something you’re sure you’ll like. You don’t want a scar on your body forever for no reason! However, if you have a pre-set idea and you’re prepared then here’s an all-purpose review of the tattoo and piercing scene in Larnaca.

Now I can’t claim to be an expert as I’ve only been to one company (two separate buildings, three separate trips). But I can tell you all about Easy Rider Ink and Steel.

First, piercings. As Larnaca is relatively small, Easy Rider has a small staff. Each location only has 1 or 2 piercers however they are quick and efficient with their work. There are downfalls and gains to their efficiency though. One downfall is that, compared to American piercers, their preparation for the piercing sucks. OF course everything is sterile, but they hastily dot out the piercing location, so you WILL have to double check its symmetrically. But, in my experience I was able to get symmetrical piercings with little to no problem and the piercer was the nicest lady ever. Another thing about piercings in Larnaca… they are cheap! They are around 20 Euro INCLUDING jewelry which is so cheap compared to America, and as far as I can tell with my piercings, there is almost no quality difference in equipment such as needles and jewelry.

Secondly, we’ve got the tattoo scene. While it isn’t UNCOMMON to see a tattooed Cypriot, I’d say it’s much more uncommon than in America. But what does this mean, and what more is there to say on the scene and actual tattoo artists? Well, as those of you who have gotten tattoos in America know, artists take their craft very seriously. The same can’t be said about Cyprus. Of course they care! And they do their job well. They just don’t have the same air of seriousness and don’t seem to represent their respective individuality well. However, the actual work is exemplary! Just as good as an American tattoo!!

That’s what I have to share with you regarding piercings and tattoos in Cyprus.

Hunter Powell