ABOUT.

I’ve worked within the industry since 2015, managing Kings Ship Tattoo alongside my husband and helping to build a welcoming, professional studio environment for our clients.

Before entering the tattoo and piercing industry, I worked in a variety of roles — all of which centred around customer service, responsibility, and management. Those experiences shaped the way I work today and gave me a strong foundation for running a client-focused business.

Piercings have always been a huge passion of mine. From my very first job, I spent most of my wages on new piercings and jewellery. I was completely obsessed — always planning the next one until I eventually started running out of space!

In 2018, I decided to turn that passion into a career. I trained with the London Piercing and Tattoo Academy under Sabrina, an incredibly experienced professional whose background in the medical field brought a unique level of knowledge and care to the course.

I strongly believe that if you want to be the best, you learn from the best. I would never buy a kit online and assume that’s enough to become a body piercer. Everything I do is rooted in education, safety, and continual learning.

In an industry that isn’t always heavily regulated, I believe it’s important to stay humble, keep learning, and strive for excellence — never cutting corners or putting profit before people. My goal has always been to create the kind of safe, professional, and positive piercing experience that simply didn’t exist when I first started getting pierced over twenty years ago.

Shortly after qualifying in body piercing, I travelled to Sheffield to complete specialist laser tattoo removal training with Marshalls, one of the UK’s leading laser manufacturers. The training gave me an in-depth understanding of laser technology, treatments, and — most importantly — client safety.

Again, I believe proper hands-on education is essential. An online induction alone is never enough when working with procedures that affect people’s bodies and wellbeing.

Like many businesses, we faced challenges during the Covid pandemic, but we stayed strong, adapted, and came back even better. I was determined to keep pushing forward and growing the business.

In 2022, I introduced Piercing Parties to Portsmouth, creating a completely new group experience inspired by years of working tattoo conventions and events. I wanted to make piercings feel exciting, memorable, and social while still maintaining professionalism and safety.

In 2023, I launched my own curated jewellery brand, Disco Ball x Genevieve. After years of piercing, I saw how difficult clients found it to source high-quality jewellery online with confidence, so I created a carefully selected collection of my personal best-sellers that clients could shop easily and trust.

During the summer of 2024, I completed advanced training in brow enhancements alongside my friend Jade — an incredibly inspiring woman with a work ethic very similar to my own. I’m passionate about continuing to expand my skills, learn from others, and bring exciting new services to my clients.

In 2025, I launched Chains & Trinkets — The Charm Bar — adding another creative and personalised experience to the business.

For me, this industry has never just been about trends. It’s about education, creativity, connection, and giving every client the best possible experience from start to finish.