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What is New Tribe?
New Tribe is a Toronto body-art studio at 232a Queen Street West (2nd floor) that has been operating since 1994, according to its site. It offers both piercings and tattoos, with separate booking paths for each, plus an online store for jewellery, flash tattoo designs, gift cards and merchandise.
New Tribe
H3 What you can actually do there
- Piercings: book an appointment, view piercing prices, see the piercer roster (Fae is listed as head piercer, alongside Kaay and Stacy), and read piercing aftercare.
- Tattoos: browse artist profiles (Mark, Nate, Danika, Faith, Addy and Aaron), request a price quote, look at flash tattoo designs, and book a touch-up.
- Custom work: the site frames tattoos around "custom curation," which suggests consultation-led design rather than walk-in flash only.
- Practical admin: directions, FAQ, waivers for both piercings and tattoos, a contact form, and gift cards.
H3 Who it suits
Someone who wants a long-established downtown Toronto shop where piercing and tattoo services sit under one roof, and who is willing to book ahead rather than rely on walk-ins. If you want a same-day piercing with no appointment, that is a different kind of shop; New Tribe's structure points toward scheduled visits and consultations.
H3 Trade-offs to weigh
The dual-service model is convenient if you and a friend want different services, but piercing and tattoo pricing work differently — the site separates "Piercing Prices" from tattoo quotes, so expect to ask for a tattoo estimate rather than find a fixed number. A second-floor Queen West location is central and transit-friendly, but street-level visibility is lower than a ground-floor storefront, so check the directions page before your first visit.
Next step: decide which service you want, then use the matching booking route — the piercing booking page or the tattoo quote form — and read the relevant aftercare and waiver pages beforehand so you are not filling out forms on the day.
How do I book a piercing or tattoo appointment at New Tribe?
Booking at New Tribe is done through its website: the navigation includes Book Appointment plus separate book a piercing and Book a tattoo / Price quote pages. Piercing and tattoo bookings are handled as two different paths, so choose the one that matches your service.
For piercings, the site lists Piercing Prices and a Meet our piercers section (Fae is listed as Head Piercer, with Kaay and Stacy also named), which helps you decide who to request. For tattoos, the site lists artists Mark, Nate, Danika, Faith, Addy and Aaron, along with Flash Tattoos, a Tattoo Waiver and Tattoo Aftercare. If you already have a tattoo and want it refreshed, there is a separate Book a Touch-Up option.
A practical next step: decide whether you are booking a piercing or a tattoo, then pick the matching booking page rather than the general appointment link. If you want a specific artist or piercer, name them in your request. For tattoos, a price quote is usually part of the booking conversation, so have your idea, size, placement and any reference images ready before you submit.
Two details worth noting from the site: a Tattoo Waiver and Piercing Waiver are listed, and there is an Aftercare section for both services. Waivers are commonly completed before the appointment, so check that page ahead of time. The studio is at 232a Queen Street West, 2nd floor, Toronto, with phone (416)-977-2786 and email [email protected]. There is also a Contact Form and an FAQ if your question is not about booking.
As general advice, not a New Tribe policy: for a first piercing, ask about jewellery material and healing expectations; for a tattoo, confirm the deposit, minimum charge and rescheduling terms before your date. New Tribe's own pages for piercings, tattoos and aftercare are the place to confirm those specifics. You can start at New Tribe.
What is the piercing aftercare process at New Tribe?
New Tribe provides piercing aftercare guidance through a dedicated section of its site, and the studio also lists piercing aftercare as a standalone page in its main navigation. In practice, that means clients are directed to aftercare information separately from the booking and pricing pages, so it is worth reading before and after your appointment rather than relying on a piercer to repeat everything in the chair. The site also separates piercing aftercare from tattoo aftercare, which is sensible because the two require different routines and healing timelines. Based on the site's structure, the intended process is: book a piercing, meet a piercer (Fae is listed as head piercer, with Kaay and Stacy also named), then follow the aftercare page for healing instructions, and use the contact form or phone number if something seems wrong.
For a concrete example, if you get a cartilage piercing at the Queen Street West location, you would check the aftercare page for cleaning and jewellery guidance, avoid touching the area, and contact the studio if you notice signs of infection rather than trying to fix it yourself. The studio's emphasis on health and safety, plus its online store for gold jewellery, suggests aftercare also involves choosing appropriate jewellery for healing and long-term wear.
A practical next step is to read the aftercare page before your appointment and save the studio's contact details, since aftercare questions often come up days later. You can start at New Tribe. If you want a second reference for general healing advice, the Association of Professional Piercers at SafePiercing.org is a standard industry resource, though it is not affiliated with this studio.
How much do piercings and tattoos cost at New Tribe?
New Tribe does not publish tattoo prices on its site, and piercing costs are listed on a separate "Piercing Prices" page rather than in the main navigation summary. So the honest answer is: expect to book or request a quote for exact figures, not to find a full price list on the homepage.
What the site does tell you:
- Piercings: there is a dedicated Piercing Prices page, so piercing costs are at least documented somewhere on the site.
- Tattoos: pricing runs through Book a tattoo / Price quote, meaning tattoo costs are quoted per project rather than posted as a flat rate.
- Jewelry: the online store sells fancy gold jewellery and deluxe gold, which is usually priced separately from the piercing service itself.
- Touch-ups: there is a Book a touch-up page, so existing clients have a route to ask about touch-up costs.
How to get an actual number
If you want a real figure, use the quote and booking paths rather than guessing. For a tattoo, submit the quote request with size, placement, color or black-and-grey, and reference images; artists Mark, Nate, Danika, Faith, Addy and Aaron are listed individually, and rates can differ by artist and by how custom the piece is. For a piercing, check the piercing prices page, then confirm the total including jewelry, since the piece you choose often changes the final cost more than the piercing fee itself.
A practical scenario
Say you want a simple lobe piercing and a small custom tattoo. You would check the piercing prices page for the service fee, then ask what the jewelry you like adds. For the tattoo, you would request a quote from one artist whose style matches your idea, and expect the quote to reflect size, detail and their hourly or project rate. If budget is tight, flash tattoos are usually the cheaper, more predictable option because the design and size are already set.
Decision criterion
Choose a posted-price route (piercing prices page, flash tattoos) when you want certainty before booking. Choose a quote route (custom tattoo, gold jewellery) when the work is individual enough that a fixed price would be misleading. Either way, ask for the all-in cost, including jewelry, aftercare and any minimum charge, before you commit.
Start here: New Tribe — check the Piercing Prices page for service fees, and use the tattoo quote form for anything custom.
What should I know before getting a tattoo at New Tribe, including waivers and touch-ups?
Before booking a tattoo at New Tribe in Toronto, the practical things to sort out are the waiver, the design/price conversation, and what happens if the healed tattoo needs a touch-up. The site is set up around those steps: you book a tattoo or request a price quote, sign a tattoo waiver, then follow tattoo aftercare, with a separate path to book a touch-up.
What the site tells you
- Tattoo artists listed: Mark, Nate, Danika, Faith, Addy and Aaron.
- Tattoo booking and price quotes are handled through a "Book a tattoo / Price quote" page.
- A tattoo waiver is part of the process, and aftercare instructions are provided.
- Touch-ups are booked separately rather than handled as a walk-in.
- There are also flash tattoos, gift cards, merch and a shop section.
- Piercings are a separate service with their own prices, piercers and aftercare.
Waivers Expect to complete a tattoo waiver before the appointment. This is standard for consent, health screening and confirming you understand aftercare and risks. Read it before you arrive so you can ask questions in person rather than while the artist is setting up. If you are unsure about anything medical, raise it with the studio directly.
Touch-ups The key question to ask when you book is whether your touch-up is included, time-limited, or charged, because that varies by artist and by how the tattoo healed. The site treats touch-up booking as its own step, so plan on scheduling it rather than dropping in. A touch-up is usually considered when healed lines look patchy or colour fades unevenly, not for a change of design.
A practical booking sequence
- Decide on the artist whose style fits your idea, then request a quote with size, placement and reference images.
- Confirm the deposit, cancellation policy and whether the quote includes the touch-up.
- Complete the waiver and read the aftercare page before your appointment.
- Book the touch-up only after the tattoo has fully healed, if it needs one.
If you want to compare the studio's own details before committing, start at New Tribe.
Can I buy jewellery, gift cards, or merch from New Tribe online?
Yes. New Tribe sells jewellery, gift cards, merch and flash tattoo designs through its online store, so you can buy those items without visiting the Toronto studio in person. The site's shop section lists Fancy Gold Jewellery, Deluxe Gold, Flash Tattoos, Gift Cards and Merch as separate online categories.
H3 Practical notes
- Jewellery: The shop distinguishes standard "Fancy Gold Jewellery" from a "Deluxe Gold" line with its own FAQ, so check the relevant category before ordering if you have a specific metal or style in mind.
- Gift cards: These are sold online, which makes them a straightforward option if you want to give someone credit toward a piercing, tattoo or jewellery rather than choosing an item yourself.
- Merch: Apparel and similar branded items appear in the online store as a distinct category.
- Flash tattoos: These designs are also listed online, though booking and waiver steps still apply for the actual tattoo appointment.
- Appointments vs. purchases: Piercings and tattoos are booked through separate appointment and price-quote pages, not bought directly as products.
H3 A useful next step If you are buying jewellery as a gift, confirm the recipient's preferred material and sizing before ordering, since jewellery returns and exchanges are often restricted for hygiene reasons. For gift cards, check the terms shown at checkout. If you are unsure whether an item suits a specific piercing, the studio's contact form or phone line is the safer route than guessing from the product listing alone.
For comparison, other studios with similar online shops include Adrenaline and Exotix Studios, both Toronto-based, if you want to compare jewellery selection or gift-card options before buying.
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