Went on a referral on V-day and they took us immediately with 0 wait. Jake was absolutely amazing!…read moreHighly recommended. 10/10

Just remembered how bad my experience was with them and felt the need to finally post about it…read more Told my artist I bought a machine off Amazon to learn about/practice with on fake skin and he threatened to call the police on me (shorter blonde guy). I told him I was only interested in learning about it and he said I have no right to know. Like this is a thousand year old human tradition? Not your monopoly. Have heard some other horror stories from smaller independent artists that this group is trying to make tattooing more exclusive. Maybe right, but not their place to decide who or why. Huge napoleon complex imo. Avoid this place if you don't want premadonnas

So many people inspire me to not be like them. Luckily I also cross paths with people who celebrate…read morelife and add joy. HTC Studios adds that pep in your step. This spot came highly recommended from friends but mostly my trusted niece. She came here to get her eyebrow piercing and raved about their services. With several locations, we preferred the Tempe location. Super easy to schedule an appointment online and quick forms to complete before your appointment. I opted to get my nose pierced and potentially two more ear piercings. The selection of jewelry varies from affordable to really high end solid gold. The receptionist was so knowledgeable and wonderful at making suggestions for my choices. Love her style and she was spot on in matching my vibe. I loved being able to mix my metals of gold, silver and rose gold. For me, I wanted higher quality and fashionable pieces so my total was over $700 with the piercings and jewelry. They also had MDW sale discount of 20% but that eventually went as my tip to my piercer Josh. He is super cool and very thorough. Made me feel comfortable and laughing. My niece had Aubrilynn and loved her. As for the piercing, it is not painful at all. If you can take waxing or plucking, it's easy peasy! There is a little soreness on my left ear but it went away after treating myself to Taiwanese pancakes and jelly tea. You should purchase the saline solution to keep your piercings clean. Accessories are the exclamation point to your outfit. So if you're up for it, get pierced here with any of their incredible staff. To me, overdressed is a myth invented by those who have never been fabulous.

Made an appointment and let them know my daughter was neurodivergent. Heather did an amazing job of…read morewalking her through everything she was going to do, and then did it flawlessly. No pain (so far) and a wonderful experience!!! Thank you!!! #GirlDad

Went here on my vacation to the area, and anytime I'm somewhere new, I make a point of getting a…read moretattoo - and while Sebastian did a tattoo, there were six parts to it lol I got the Eddie Munson bat tattoo - there are plenty more reasons than just being a fangirl, but, maybe he didn't know what the tattoo was from or maybe he did, but he didn't treat me any different. His station - like the rest of the shop - was VERY clean. Like spotless. Sebastian was chatty, which is great, learned he is a great guy and husband and has ten snakes; lucky!

I am 60yo, and this was my first tattoo, so naturally I was very cautious about getting a…read moremeaningful design, staying true to the concept, and having the best quality that will stand the test of time. From our first communication, I had great confidence in Sebastian. He obviously knows his craft, but most importantly, he tattoos for the love of the art, and was able to explain what it means to him. He went through a series of questions about the detail before we started, and I knew from the questions he asked that he was a perfectionist. The process was fantastic, and he maintained my confidence throughout - I never had any doubt. The result is nothing less than spectacular - the detail and color are magnificently faithful to the original design. I am happier with the result than I could possibly have imagined. It really is quite perfect. If you want an artist who loves what he does, does it for that love of the art and not for the money, and rightfully takes great pride in his work, I recommend Black Sail and Sebastian 1000%.

I love Paloma so much she is my ride or die artist and I also love this shop I've been going here…read moreon and off since I was 18. I love that she's working in such a fantastic establishment now!!

Dan was great! Did an amazing job on my sporadic tattoo ideas! Good gem in a small, tucked away…read moreplaza

Edward did an excellent job on my tattoo, as well as my friend's 1st! He made the process very…read moreeasy, it's been about a week and a half and has healed up beautifully. The vibes are very chill inside, and aside from Edward there seemed to be a lot of talent flipping through other artists' portfolios! They had some good tunes too.

Walked in. Had an existing tattoo - from 2008 - re-inked and a new one created. Artist was Big…read moreTuna. Price was extremely reasonable. Place was exceptionally clean. Highly recommend.

I really enjoy coming here! I have had work done by most of the crew, and I'd say that Josh Parise…read moreis always a pleasure to talk to and have work done by. I am brainstorming a chest piece, I'll be back soon once I get that figured out!

The owner of this shop, Joseph Orourke, SAed me during my appointment. I paid extra to get a…read moreprivate tattoo as this piece required my shirt and bra to be removed, which can be uncomfortable in a tattoo shop with other customers. Once I was shirtless, he invited another man -- who doesn't work there but I guess gets tattoos at the shop often-- into the room and had a conversation with him over my body. I felt like a pig on the table with an apple in my mouth at thanksgiving. I told Joseph how uncomfortable and disgusting this made me feel. I never received any apology for the lack of professionalism. Disgusting service.

Hands down the best in the biz. From Shane's patience to his insane depth of knowledge, to his…read moreskill & ability to put even the most nervous of people completely at ease. The guy makes it look effortless. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better piercer in the Valley...or a cooler one, for that matter.

Had another great experience with Shane! I messed up trying to change the jewelry in my helix…read morepiercings, and he fixed them and installed the jewelry quickly and easily. Could have been a disaster (and expensive), but Shane saved the day. Then he walked me through my septum piercing with minimal pain, painstaking professionalism, and a lot of humor. The shop is cool and quiet, the vibe is easygoing, and Shane's an awesome guy. Makes me want to get more piercings just to hang out with him!

Everyone there is always so nice! The girls behind the desk were awesome and Pat is truly the most…read moreexperienced, best piercer. He makes you feel so comfortable even when doing uncomfortable areas!

I first got my lip pierced here at 18 in 2007, followed by a belly piercing in 2008, and my first…read moretattoo in 2009. My mother had passed from covid-19 and my nephew and I decided to get her signature tattooed and there was one place I knew that I could trust. The cleanliness and professionalism is why.

I had the BEST experience at Next Level Tattoo in Tempe. From the moment I walked in, the shop was…read moreincredibly clean, professional, and welcoming. You can immediately tell they care about their craft and their clients. Vania was so kind and warm -- she made me feel comfortable right away, which meant a lot because I was honestly a little overwhelmed (in the best way). The energy in the studio is just amazing. The amazing Manuel Flores did my two tragus piercings with the utmost care and precision. He explained everything clearly, made sure the placement was perfect, and was so gentle and professional throughout the entire process. Chancla did my tattoo and gave the BEST advice and recommendations on placement. I trusted their guidance completely, and I'm so glad I did -- it came out even better than I imagined. This was truly the best experience I've ever had getting tattoos and piercings. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Manuel pierced my fourth lobe piercings on both sides and they turned out beautifully! He placed…read morethem to cover up misalignment from my other piercings (I did some of them at home when I was 15, I don't recommend) and he made them perfect. He was super easy to communicate with and checked up to make sure my healing process was going well. He was super kind, professional, and did a great job! I will absolutely be coming back to get some other piercings I want once these are healed. Experience 10/10 which I cant say about other places near by.

Christian did an amazing job on my tattoos. His lines and attention to detail are perfect!…read moreDefinitely coming back for more with my husband!

Body piercings are a diverse and ancient practice, with origins dating back thousands of years in…read morevarious cultures. Ear piercings are among the oldest, with evidence found on mummified remains. While they are often seen as a form of self-expression, they have also served various purposes throughout history, including ritualistic, cultural, and even symbolic roles. I came here on May 17th to get a hidden helix piercing to match my lil sis on the OCA team, Wendi K. (Go add her! She's Seattle's sweetheart). That and I've been seeing them on Instagram and they look cool. Megan was my piercer and everything went well. I chose a fun dangly 14k gold piece for my piercing as I know from a previous cartilage piercing that I need a more hypoallergenic metal. And while my ear anatomy doesn't quite make the piercing fully hidden, I'm happy with it. I'm glad to have had the consultation with Megan prior so I knew what I was getting myself into. Do yourself a favor and get pierced by Megan (walk-ins are allowed for piercings). Buy some saline solution here, tip generously, and walk away being a more decorated and shiny version of yourself.