The staff do their best to make you comfortable. If you are open to the experience you can have a…read moretruly magical time.

I love everything about Wanderlust...The Artists are friendly, professional and super talented!!…read moreThe shop has a welcoming, fun, family vibe and is sparkling clean (a tattoo shop MUST)!!! If you're in -OR visiting- the Parksville area, Wanderlust Tattoo is definitely the place you want to go for some fantastic art you can love forever!

I got my daith pierced here by Krystal. She talked me though everything and she made the piercing…read morego as smooth as possible. All of the staff here are super friendly and informative. I really like this place & I will definitely go back here again.

WORST TATTOO EXPERIENCE EVER. I paid a 300$ deposit to Cara…read moreWest. had to wait over two months to see a drawing, with little to no communication on what she was planning. tried to message her about design without any kind of response on what she had planned. two days before I'm supposed to get the tattoo I go see the design and it's basically thors hammer. I never once said I wanted thors hammer and she didn't tell me that's what she was planning. After this, she refused to work with me on changing the design and when I was told I wouldn't get my 300$ back I suggested she tattoo a symbol that she didn't have to draw she could easily trace. She refused and said i needed to find a new artist. That's when it was no longer a deposit and became theft. I understand that the deposit is there to protect the artist but when there is no communication on design and not willing to work with me at all on changing it. then when I suggest she tattoos something she didn't have to draw and she tells me to kick rock EDIT: I truly wish the situation had not escalated the way it did. However a very polite and understanding manager to the shop has contacted me and informed me that she has been away and that I will receive my money back. Since then the money has been returned to me. Again it was never my wish to upset anyone just to inform people of my experience.

Jamie is absolutely amazing, the time and effort she puts into each piece is unquestionable. I've…read moregotten my fair share of tattoos from her and each time she has a gentle touch, and amazing understanding of tattooing colours. The shop atmosphere gives home away from home, very welcoming. You should definitely reach out! you will not be disappointed!

I love this shop. I've been tattooed by Russ several times and by Sean once. The vibe in the shop…read moreis fun, casual, and they do amazing work. Definitely check these guys out.

Very unprofessional unorganized. Owner Russ is very rude. They definitely take their time and hose…read moreyou for your money.

Ivy Tattoo Studio is a tidy and well put together shop. Jessica has been a wonderful woman to work…read morewith, she has amazing work. Can't wait to get more.

Jess has done both left and right side arm sleeves, she has done a half leg sleeve and my foot in…read morerealism style. She has done a collar piece in script and I couldn't be happier with her work. A super chill private studio environment. Incredibly talented. Super inviting. 100% recommend.

Emma did my friends and i's tooth gems (for free!!! Special Saturday-Sunday jan18th-19th 11am-6pm…read more She was amazing and fast, only 8 minutes, music was great and she was the best. Place is sooooo cute as well:) 10/10

I was very surprised when I found this great artists in Nanaimo. Julia and Dima are professional…read moretattoo masters whom I am immensely grateful for their freindly atmosphere and cool tattoo. I wish you good luck!

Had to get some jewelry switched out that was causing me a lot of pain/discomfort from a very…read morerecent piercing from another shop in town... Lance went above and beyond to help me feel comfortable, got back to me even after hours late at night to help me out, and saved me a trip out of town to get this mess fixed up. I am super happy with my experience this time round at DTC and am thankful for the help and glad I am now both happy with my piercings and no longer in any pain or discomfort. Thank you Lance, I will for sure be back

perfect!! amazing tatoo, super nice talking and i feel very listened!…read morejust go there it's amazing

**Obsessed doesn't even begin to cover it**…read more Visiting Vancouver from the States, I stumbled across *The Fall* while scrolling through the internet--and I'm so glad I did. After some research, I knew I had to have my tattoo done by Fay. A few weeks before my trip, I called, paid my deposit, and sent over my design with the tweaks I wanted. Everything was set, and my excitement started to build. Fast forward to the day of my appointment--I arrived right on time, and Fay was already waiting, ready to go. She printed out my design, and let me tell you: she *nailed it*. First try, no edits needed. She even printed a few different sizes so we could settle on the perfect one. And before I knew it, she was tattooing. Yes, it hurt (because, of course it does), but the pain faded as quickly as it came. Chatting with Fay was a blast, and to top it off, she even touched up one of my older tats. And the pricing? Absolutely fantastic for the quality. But I wasn't done. Apparently, one tattoo wasn't enough--I decided to get a tragus piercing with Adam. Now, it had been 10 years since I'd had anything pierced, so naturally, I didn't quite remember what to expect. But Adam was a total pro. He distracted me effortlessly with great conversation, and before I knew it, the piercing was done. His vibe? Impeccable. Between the tats and the piercing, this experience was beyond exceptional. I'd travel out of my way again just to come back here. Thank you for making my visit unforgettable!

I was tattooed by Geoff. It was my first tattoo and I was super nervous to get it (read that as I…read morehad backed out of getting a tattoo before). Geoff took me as a walk-in. He was warm and welcoming, putting to easy my nerves. He drew up my idea beautifully! He did an excellent job using conversation to make the session go smoothly. For someone as nervous as I was, I'm most impressed by his ability to create a calming environment. His design and tattoo talent was outstanding!! Would definitely get another tattoo from him again.

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)