I went for my 3rd session today and it'll be a few more sessions before it's finished but Scott is…read moresuper friendly, not pretentious & he makes the experience a bit more relaxed. He's respectful, chatty and tells you in the first session what to expect and what to expect at every session. He uses a machine to freeze or to numb your skin beforehand so that helps. I'm glad I'm getting rid of a tattoo that I disliked for many years so if you're thinking of getting rid of a tattoo, come here for sure.

I've tried several places for tattoo removal but will only continue going to Scott!…read more His prices are reasonable and makes me really comfortable when going through the process. Highly recommend if you're needing some ink off.

I have been to Gastown Tattoo many times over the past several years for laser removal, and I have…read morehad one tattoo done here. Laser: Cleo, who does the laser removal here, is so nice and friendly. She knows what she's doing, and she made a very painful experience for me a little easier. I would always look forward to seeing her and having a little chat. I appreciated her knowledge and expertise when it came to having my tattoo removed. Tattoo: There is a vibe here that I find a bit off-putting. Sometimes the people at the front desk have been courteous, but often aloof to the point of unfriendly. I feel quite unwelcome in the space, and the artist who did a matching tattoo for my friend and me really didn't seem to want to be doing it (we had asked and made sure he was ok with it, and he agreed). I would come back her for laser removal, but not tattooing (unless there was a specific artist who I wanted to see).

Been coming to see Amanda for a few years now. Gone to a…read morefew artists before, but didn't get along as well as I'd like. Pros: - Amanda's a gem: honest, funny and fun personable. Need to talk to be able to talk to someone when you're laid out for a few hours in pain. - bit of a wait for bookings, I waited four and a half weeks between consult to ink time. - a good job coordinating and multiple reminders. - super clean studio FYI: - parking is brutal in gastown. I park at Tinseltown and go over sometimes (if tat is under two hrs), but super easy to just transit - shop sits on a one way street, if driving - be prepared to pay a deposit aft the consult ($100 usually)

I recently had my first tattoo done at east vanc tattoo. the staff were friendly and the service…read morewas and I was surprised by the quality of the tattoo work I got done. so I realizes that you don't need to go to fancy place like adrenaline to get good tattoo. I highly recommend this place to all of the first timer like myself.

The atmosphere was perfect. The people were super cool and…read morechill. Everything you would want for getting a tattoo. Kind of perfect. Or whatever. Nah. Perfect.

I had been very interested in getting tattooed by Shiyu for the longest time. Some of my friends…read morehave full sleeves and back pieces done by her, and they look incredible. She has a waitlist channel on Instagram that I follow, and as soon as the booking form opened, I submitted it. At the time, I wasn't completely sure what I wanted, so I gave a vague description of my idea. When I arrived for my appointment, she showed me her design, which was very similar to the references I had provided. However, it wasn't quite what I truly wanted deep down, and she could tell. She asked me more questions and showed me drafts, inspirations, and additional references. Once she fully understood what I wanted, she created a new design. Shiyu was incredibly kind, patient, and skilled throughout the process. She made sure the placement was perfect and that I wouldn't have any regrets. The result was amazing--I was extremely satisfied. The price point was also very fair. I would 100% recommend her if you're looking for a Japanese-style tattoo.

Life sized body art paintings are canvassed on the walls... all created by Jeff Tam. He is the…read moremastermind behind this already popular tattoo parlour. He's worked for Art at (the infamous) Funhouse for many years before leaving to make his own (ink)print in the tattoo world. Travelling for years in Japan and across Europe to learn and practice with some of the greatest. When I met Jeff for the first time, it was an instant connection. I loved his groovy reggae tunes blasting from his ipod, his very chill and relaxed demeanour and his humbleness of what fantastic work he is capable of doing. His store is immaculate, décor asian inspired. I already had my left shoulder done with a dragon and wanted to give it a 'companion' by tattooing a lion on the opposite side of my back. I explained to him the meaning behind my choice and then he was off. Throwing out ideas and how and what it should look like. Everything he suggested I loved so I gave him full artistic reins of what he wanted to do. Best decision I made...just look at the photo I post up. It was his idea to add the clouds and moon around the dragon and have the lion climbing up out of the flower onto the rock towards the sky to clearly distinct the difference between land and air creature. It took 3 different sessions...and probably a total of 5-6 hours of work done. I chose to stay with the black and grey shades but his colored tattoos are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. One of the things about Jeff that makes me respect him so much as an artist, is that he has no problem refusing clients and sending them on their way if they come in with a silly request like a "winne the pooh" tattoo or is getting something done for the sake of it. I asked him why, and he says its because he is an artist and as an artist, doesn't want to have his work on somebody's body that doesn't have meaning or represent what he wants to put out there.. he also takes whatever 'idea' or picture of what someone wants, and adds his own 'spin' to it...basically making it his own. Don't worry people, whatever he touches, will turn out to be a masterpiece.

I had a hair appointment recently, was on a Monday. Some of the staff were smoking cannabis in the…read morefront. They didn't bother to close the window. It stunk. It doesn't look good for business to have your staff smoking weed near the entrance of your business. Also one of the employees had a family member come in and they were arguing in front of customers. Very unprofessional.

From the owner: We are a one-stop shop on Commercial Drive. We specialize in men’s and women’s cuts, hair…read morecolouring, tattoos and tattoo removal. Contact us to book an appointment. Walk-ins welcome!

these guys were able to accommodate me for a walk in tattoo on a busy night! came here on vacation…read moreand very happy with how it turned out thanks for making my trip more memorable!

Came here on a weekday night to get navel piercing. The people here are really nice and keep all…read moreexplanations simple. I actually went to Adrenaline after visiting another place that told me that there's a risk of migration/rejection due to the shape of my belly button. I went to adrenaline looking to get a second opinion and they said that migration or rejection is due to the piercing itself more so than the person's anatomy. I thought that was interesting and found both places to have a reasonable backing to their explanation (but then again, I don't know that much to begin with). Overall, the experience at Adrenaline was pleasant and there was minimal pain. I give this place a 4 as I think they can be more thorough with explaining their equipment prep procedure and the aftercare for piercing. This picture is 2 weeks after piercing and the cost was ~$80 (jewellery included).

I started going here about 18 months ago and am fully satisfied this is the place for me. After…read moretrying many different spas and facials as well as several high end skin care lines I still wasn't happy with my dull, blotchy and congested skin. Since I've started going to SKN I've had a few different facials and have made the gradual switch to using most of their facial products line. The facials immediately made my skin feel so much better, moisturized and smooth. I enjoy the calming and peacefulness of the treatment rooms and the professionalism of the staff. I'm sure they're all great but Danielle is my favourite; so knowledgeable, professional, kind and really listens to try and figure out what is best for you. She was able to diagnose and start treating the part of my facial skin I disliked the most right away (melasma discolored skin due to sun/hormones). I am genuinely happy with my skin now. The goal in my mind when I went there was to eventually feel comfortable going without makeup on any given day - mission accomplished! It's no longer something I think about besides when I'm using my products and feeling thankful for them and the hard work they do. I should note one of the things that impressed me the most about SKN was the lack of pressure to buy products. During facials they inquire as to what you use on your skin and appear to try to work with what you've got but suggest a few small changes. I also left my first facial with several samples, which was very helpful as I could see if it was a routine that worked for me (it totally did, very easy). I've also tried their laser hair removal and highly recommend it, minimally painful and again, professional and thorough. Given the quality of the technicians, space, products, service and overall experience I find that their prices are reasonable. They also have an online product store now (pick up or have it delivered) and they seem to have monthly specials on products and services. If you're unhappy with your skin and ready to do something about it please don't wait any longer - just make an appointment. Thanks to the crew at SKN and keep up the great work!

I've been seeing Michelle for a while now for my laser hair removal sessions. She's so kind and…read moreconsiderate. She takes time to explain every step and I truly feel at ease with her. She's a professional yet super nice and friendly!

This was my first time getting an IPL treatment. I was a…read morelittle nervous but once I met Bob he made me feel at ease and comfortable. He's very knowledgeable and so funny. Gentle touch and didn't mind explaining all the products he was using on me and why. The ladies at the front desk were great with rebooking all my appointments and helping me with the products on which one to buy. I can't wait for my next treatment. Thank you Vanity lab!!

Absolutely looove this place! They are a little hard to find up on the third floor but I actually…read morelove the discreetness this offers :)

Took my mom here for her first facial ever. Staff here were friendly and helpful. My elderly mom…read morethoroughly enjoyed the experience and she was glowing when she got out. I love the decor and calmness in the space . Highly recommend Formula Fig. I've been to the one on West 4th and got fabulous service there as well. Paid street parking or free 2 hour parking if you walk a couple blocks.

I love Fig Face! The ambience is great and the staff are kind. Their facials don't take too long…read moreand it's a perfect pick-me-up treat. Pamper yourself with a facial from them and enjoy how glowy your skin is after. Best of all, I've experienced no pushy sales tactics from them. -1 because of the inconsistencies in their staff. Some of them have such a light touch that the pre-facial relaxation "massage" and the facial massage during is basically nothing.