Moving to a new city and finding a great (and reputable) piercing studio is a tricky one. You want…read moreto befriend a piercer for all your sparkling needs and find a front of house to help in curations, custom orders and more. After leaving a studio who did all that and more for me on the east coast, mid-ear project, I was on the hunt. GoodLife is appointment only, with reputable piercers, jewelry options and a cleanliness that reminds you of a fancy (but cool) drs office. NGL my first visit, I was welcomed by a tough FOH. I'd be lying if it wasn't the first time I've encountered a person who treated someone who is not as alt presenting differently. BUT my knowledge of jewelry and brands, placements and piercing upkeep is thorough and the reason I bothered driving 45 mins to this studio. Upon making my appointment I picked out Kelly, who JUST so happened to work that weekend. They were AHMAZING, sweet, professional, and made you feel good. And for me, it was good enough to keep coming back. They introduced me to Ezra, the studio manager, for a custom order placement and that interaction continued to make up for the initial not so great check in. I've been back 2 more times since and have had great service each time. I've been introduced to Marissa as well and look forward to having a second piercer to work with on my ears. Folks know but its like tattoo artists, you just end up with your go-tos. They have great jewelry options and will work with you to order outside of any of the brands in their cases, custom or otherwise. Go get poked and sparkly!

I've been in and out of Good life for the past few months for a new piercing, new jewelry, piercing…read moretroubleshooting and downsizing. The experience has been consistently amazing. The jewelry experts are incredibly attentive and their selection is hands down the best in the Greater Cleveland/Akron area. I drive out of my way to come here. Special shoutout to my piercing person, Grey. Grey is attentive, friendly, quick and professional. Go see Grey if you want your piercing experience to be a good one!

The staff were incredibly nice and SO helpful! This place has the largest selection of jewelry I've…read moreever seen. I wanted to swap my piercing to a smaller stud, but most places didn't have studs small enough for what I was looking for. Here, they have a wide variety of sizes, including the tiniest studs I've ever seen!! Lea did an amazing job replacing my old jewelry--highly recommend!

I've been wanting my nose pierced for awhile and I found this place that accepts walk-ins. Right…read morewhen you walk in the door you can smell how clean the place was. The employees there were super nice and informative. My piercer Reham(I believe that was her name) was super chill and did all the disinfecting and sanitizing. She did amazing with the placement. Over all this shop is definitely one of the cleaner ones I've been too and I highly recommend. It is a little pricey but I see it as you get what you pay for.

I've gotten several tattoos and piercings here and they always do an amazing job. Doug is the best!read more

From the owner: At Pride and Glory, we are proud to offer unparalleled expertise in the tattoo and piercing…read moreindustry, with a combined experience of over 50 years. Our skilled team can handle any tattoo or piercing project with precision and creativity, ensuring exceptional results every time. But we're more than just a studio – we strive to create a warm, family-oriented environment where our customers are valued as more than just clientele. We believe in building long-lasting friendships with our clients, providing a personalized experience that goes beyond the artistry. Join us at Pride and Glory, where expertise meets a welcoming atmosphere. Let us be a part of your journey and help bring your artistic vision to life.

Excellent choices here for jewelry. High quality. The owner was very helpful as it was my first…read morevisit. He was able to answer all of my questions. Very professional too when it was time to swap out some earrings I had in upper helix area. The entire process was explained from the time I checked in for my appointment to when what I went in for was completed. Safety procedures are followed here too. Very clean piercing studio. Will return for future piercings.

Just excellent! Alex worked me in quickly and they were so busy! I just needed help removing some…read morejewelry and they did it quickly. Beautiful shop, excellent service!

Justin did an excellent job on my wife's tattoo. We have previously went to him when he worked at…read more252 Tattoo and he has always been friendly and professional. We would definitely recommend Justin! Also, the shop was very clean and looks well kept. Updated 4-14-19: My wife just got a portrait done of her recently deceased brother. Justin is definitely a master of portraits!!

Al did a fantastic job with my tattoo back in August. The shop was extremely clean, and I felt…read morerelaxed and comfortable the entire time. My tattoo turned out better than I could imagine it. The shop was very clean and nice. I had a great experience and definitely will be back for more.

I've gotten two tattoos from Allie, and two piercings from Nate so far, and I plan to come back for…read moremany more! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable, the rooms are beautiful and sanitary, 10/10. Could not be happier with my results and experience here!

I can't say enough good things about Body Anthology. I've been tattooed by Alex several times now,…read moreand every single experience has been amazing. He's not only incredibly talented and creative, but also super attentive and responsive from start to finish. Alex has done gorgeous dog portraits for me and an arm piece that honestly turned out even better than I imagined. He makes the whole process comfortable, checks in often, and you can tell he truly cares about the final result. If you're looking for an artist who's both professional and genuinely passionate about what he does, Alex is the one. I highly, highly recommend him and Body Anthology -- you won't be disappointed.

You decide you need a nose piercing one day...where do you go? To Artistic Dermagtaphics, of…read morecourse! Upon entering, I noticed just how clean this place is and the smiling person sitting at the desk welcoming us. There is an amazing variety of tattoo graphics lining the walls which made me start thinking about my next piece of wearable art. We were escorted to the piercing stand where Lisa came out to show the jewelry and prices. They have a nice selection of studs and other type of jewelry for piercing. Lisa also answered all of my questions and really helped to ease my fear. I felt very comfortable and decided to just do it. Sanitary protocols were adhered to and after a quick little pinch and a watery eye, it was done. It was so easy and I now have a nose piercing! I recommend this spot to anyone looking for tattoos or piercings. Service is friendly, fast and clean. I can't wait to come back for more.

My fiance & I got tattoos here. The place is clean & Roxana at the front desk is great. They listen…read moreto what you want & help fine tune your ideas. Fantastic designs & the end result is awesome. If you want a high quality place to get a tattoo, this is the place to go! When I let them know I needed a touch up because the colors faded too fast, there weren't any issues getting it taken care of. They said they want to make sure I am happy with what I got. Roxana has numerous plants around the shop that look well taken care of & nurtured.

went to the Friday the 13th special for piercings when I went I was insulted by the guy named…read moreScott. He told me I was too fat to get my belly button pierced to go to pat catans and get gems and glue them on my belly. I will never give them my business again.

Has anyone who's been here ever had a problem with their tattoo? I have several, but I have yet to…read morefind a tattoo artist whose work has given me the wow factor. I am a medium brown skinned girl, and it seems to me that no one can get the shading of my tattoos to look rich enough, or the color dark enough. It's frustrating to say the least.

I went to moving pictures to get my nose pierced. The staff were very nice. That being said, they…read moremessed my piercing up pretty bad. They told me I could get pierced with a hoop (I have never heard of any piercing place doing this), and assured me it was totally fine. I wanted a hoop in the long run, so I went with it because if the piercer said it was fine then it should be fine right?? It was in fact not fine. I had a large irritation bump on my piercing for months. I went back to ask why the bump wouldn't go away and I was told there was hair in my piecing. There was not hair in my piercing. I ended up going to a different piercer who told me they should have never given me a hoop right after piercing because the wound will never heal correctly due to the angle of the hoop. He switched me out for a stud, told me to STOP using the saline solution as it just excessively dries out the piercing. Within a week of switching to a stud and stopping the use of the saline solution the bump was already almost gone. Once again, the staff were very kind. I'm not here to say never come to this place, but maybe just consider how they are potentially not using their best judgement at times!

I just had a tattoo appointment with Sean! It was my first time in this studio, and I immediately…read moreloved the vibe. Very friendly, patient and understanding. I strongly advise bringing cash to make things easier. You can tell this is a family business. A lot of love and care was put into this studio. Jane makes beautiful jewelry that I couldn't resist buying as well. Very satisfied!

Walking into this place, I was pleasantly surprised by the cool decor. Photographs of adorable and…read moregoofy dogs hung on the walls, and it just reminded me of one of those really cool salons. The girl at the front desk was extremely pleasant (both times I was there), which somehow helped calm my nervousness about meeting with the doc for my first tattoo removal. I met with Dr Kates, who was so cool and easy going, which again really helped me stay calmer than I wanted to feel. (The anticipation is the worst!) She explained the hows and whys of the procedure asked if I wanted to get to it right then and there, explained that it would take 15min *tops*, but unfortunately I had to come back another day. When I came back a few days later, same great, low key, this-is-no-big-deal experience and the process of lasering my tattoo away took so little time, I was floored. Honestly, I don't think I could have had a better experience. Also I have to say the fact that they offer discounts for tattoo removal for people joining the military is so awesome. And yes it is painful, but not more painful than actually getting tattooed on some of the more tender parts of the body!

prepaid for a tattoo removal, closed the doors and took my money! They are thieves. It seems like…read morethese people should be taken to court for what they have done, thousands of dollars stolen and nobody even cares! They also just shut the doors and didn't say anything to anyone even their employees apparently.