I can highly recommend Ice 9 for anyone looking to get a tattoo! They've got a great vibe and some…read moreincredibly talented artists. I was lucky enough to get my first ever tattoo by Dee who did fantastic clean line work and was able to do exactly what I was looking for. I'm so happy with the way it turned out. If you are looking to get a tattoo, ask for Dee! She'll take great care of you!

I love it here! I sent Jamie 2 reference photos and told her to just use them as inspiration and…read moredraw it in her own style and she made it SO cute. she was so nice and was so excited that I loved my tattoo. the other artists that were there kept coming to look and commenting on how much they liked the tattoo, overall a fun environment to be in!

Graveside was recommended to me by multiple friends and family for my first tattoo…read more My artist Jordan was patient, kind and knowledgeable. I'll definitely be back.

On a monumental birthday, my BFF gave me a gift certificate to come get a tattoo here. She had…read moregotten the idea when during quarantine we would meet at a local wooded park and walk the trails for hours to stay sane. Prior to the pandemic I had decided I wanted to get boxing gloves on my shoulder. Having not gotten a tattoo in two decades and having sworn I would never again, I just like that changed my mind. She had come to this location twice to get a couple tattoos of her own over the past couple years and thought it would make a great birthday gift to come together for an appointment. It turned out to be on of the best gifts. The shop is in a strip mall. The waiting area leave little to be desired. My BFF made our appointments on a Saturday at 4pm. She said the artist though very nice and does good work has a tendency to run late. When she said late I never really imagined what was in store for us. The shop closes at 6 on Saturday's and we were still in the waiting room "waiting" for our appointment to begin. About 2ish hours in she said we could come back. I was a ball of nerves. The last time I got a tattoo I fainted, twice. The first time I got a tattoo I also fainted, twice. Both times I had to be brought back with smelling salts. I don't recommend. She heard that and took great care to get some gummy bears in me, have cold water available, a fan pointed at me and had me lay down as opposed to seated as with my other experiences. It worked. Still hurt like heck but I did not faint. In the end after being there for basically a whole day, I was pleased with the artist Aime, the results of the tattoo and the price was fair. I wasn't really happy with how long it took to get us back there and to complete the process, but that is about the only bad thing I can say. Since the first time I have been back to see Aime 2x's, for two more tattoos after swearing them off for 20 years. Funny thing is I'm a little obsessed now... But the waiting is not a fluke. Clear your calendar and pack a lunch. You WILL be here all day. Otherwise very much recommend

I have been dying to get my third tattoo, a chrysanthemum, for my grandmother, for like over a…read moreyear. I scheduled with Jess and she got to generating a beautiful pink and purple masterpiece. I am head over boots with the finished product! The process of getting a tattoo, to me, is annoying, but once it's done it's so worth it! Jess banged out a pretty big top shoulder piece for me (even with breaks) in under 3 hours. She is a great conversationalist and made me feel comfortable and chill the whole time I was there. The whole team at Alter Ego is really nice and great to hang out with. It's been a month now; and my tattoo has healed beautifully! I made another appointment to get more work done in September! I can't wait to let Jess work more on my half sleeve in process! Wash your hands, and wear your mask and go get a freaking awesome tattoo from Jess, Adam or AJ at Alter Ego!

I came here for a new nose ring after mine fell out, and the piercer was so kind despite me not…read moreknowing my gauge. She put the new ring in for me which was amazing, considering I have long acrylics and would have trouble doing it myself. She also knew a lot about different jewelry, so if you're looking to get a piercing, come here! New ring and insertion was $20.

I had emailed this tattoo shop multiple times regarding appointments and pricing for a tattoo. I…read morenever even received an email confirming they got mine or any correspondence from them. I also went down in person during the weekdays after I got done with work to get answers to my questions if I was able to, but there was nobody there. I went there almost every day for two weeks looking to see if I can talk to someone. Very poor customer service.

Fabulous group of people. Very professional and clean. I've had all my work done by Brian, but have…read morehad many friends get tons of ink work done by other artists here as well. The prices are reasonable too. This would be a great stop for a first tattoo. They do accept walk-ins, but I highly suggest and appointment, and possible consultation. A deposit is typically expected upon appointment set.

Love this place. Multiple extremely talented artists in one beautiful shop. Sometimes they even…read morehave live music.

Jarred Russel is the best hands down! Great price, very personal and does fast work! Would highly…read morerecommend!!

I have gotten three tattoos done by Mike now and I'm obsessed with every one of them. He's an…read moreextremely talented artist but also so great at recreating and transferring the design if you come in with your own idea. He's also an awesome conversationalist while tattooing so if you're worried about pain that really helps! He constantly makes sure you're comfortable and okay during the process which is really reassuring. Plus, the prices are so fair; I got my biggest tattoo here and it was less than some of my smaller tattoos I had gotten elsewhere! And with that being said, the quality is still never compromised for the good price. Overall each time has been a great experience at In the Blood... I definitely see why it's one of Pittsburgh's best tattoo parlors! Go here!

I went to see CC Daniel's at in the Blood Tattoo. I made an appointment beforehand & sent…read morereferences of a design she had already done before with edits that I wanted that would make the tattoo more personal for me. The most important thing for me was requesting curly hair on this character as a person of color, I just wanted something that I could identify with. When I came in for my appointment, CC presented me with a design that incorporates all of the changes I asked for except for the curly hair. I asked about this and she said she would fix it. When I came back to the room, she had in fact not updated her stencil, but instead tells me that she can just work with the reference and do what I had asked originally. I have never been more upset at trusting a professional with more than 20 years of experience. The end result is a hair design that is not at all what I asked for and I cannot understand how much you would have to dehumanize someone to pretend to do what I consented to but permanently etch squiggles instead. I tried very hard to be open to the change but at the end of the day it's not the composition or design that I requested. They immediately have you fill out paperwork when you come in to waive away any right for legal pursuit, so I know there isn't much I can do, but I want to prevent this from happening to anyone else as I am looking forward to having this design lasered off as soon as it heals. I have had good experience with In The Blood in the past but I do not recommend this artist CC Daniels if you are a person of color requesting anything Afrocentric as she does not have the skill set, but will pretend she does and give you something you didn't ask for.

I went to Nice Ink for my first ever tattoo and had a great experience. Scheduling was quick and…read moreeasy. I was able to get in within a month of my artist opening her books. Maura was amazing and made me feel so comfortable. I was very nervous and couldn't be happier with my artwork and overall experience.

I have had a few piercings done here and the service was amazing! They took their time to make sure…read moreI got exactly what I wanted and I had a super easy healing process each time. It's also super affordable. Great friendly staff too!

This place is more than I hoped for. Clean shop, accommodating hours, exceptionally talented…read moreartists. Jon took 3 pages of my "notes" of my must haves & created a piece that was better than I imagined. His attention to detail is excellent. Price is fair & comparable. Also, for those that want to use a credit card, they accept them. Warning though; once you go one time, you're hooked, you'll be back for more!