I saw LJ for a nose piercing and some jewelry. He's a pro and did a great job. Fern helped me find…read morea perfect ring. They were both very nice, helpful and kind.

Miss Bella was fabulous from our first email. Responsive, cool, and super talented, she was quite…read moreserious about getting my feedback and talking through our plan before we ever got started. I love the atmosphere in the studio, very open, clean, and again, private rooms that give you the opportunity to spread out and be comfy. Did I mention the reception desk? The young dude up front was so good, thoughtful, helpful. I will definitely come back to Bella in the future.

I just needed a simple piercing, just an additional hole with a simple earring and I wasn't sure…read morewhat kind of service I would receive at a place I've never been before. It was so amazing and I was so impressed. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted in a very nice way, my needs were heard and respected, and, oh my, what a selection of different jewelry they have to pick from, very impressive! Adam did my ear piercing and listened to where I wanted the new piercing and Adam double checked before we proceeded with the piercing. But what most impressed me was how he prioritized Sanitation. I think he must have changed his gloves four times after he touched every item needed for the process. He explained aftercare very well. Checkout was wonderful too, they made sure that I knew how to contact them at any time if I had any other questions or concerns after the fact. Oh, and they made sure I knew what the end cost would be even before the actual piercing so there are no surprises at checkout.

I am beyond furious with the way Pierced Hearts handled my sister's navel piercing. From the start,…read morethis experience has been a disaster due to sheer negligence and a complete lack of accountability. My sister clearly explained to the piercer, Jaime, that she has a very flat belly button and specifically asked if the standard navel jewelry would be appropriate. He confidently said yes -- and we trusted his professional judgment. That trust was completely misplaced. As time passed, the jewelry began to embed itself into her skin, which should never have happened with the right jewelry in the first place. We returned to the shop, and Adam helped change it to a floating navel piercing -- the type she should have received from day one. He apologized and even took a photo of the damage because it was obvious something had gone terribly wrong. But the damage had already been done. Within a week, she developed a severe infection -- one that urgent care later confirmed was likely due to the original jewelry creating a gaping wound that never healed properly. Despite following aftercare instructions to the letter, she ended up on two antibiotics and hydrocodone just to manage the pain. Yet when we returned to the shop a third time to request a refund and share what she was going through, the staff were incredibly dismissive and refused to take any responsibility. They immediately shifted blame, accusing her of neglecting aftercare, even though we were meticulous. No effort was made to offer a solution, express genuine concern, or show even the slightest empathy. Just said "well, do you want to get it pierced again?!" ... no! Her belly button area now is completely bruised and mangled because of this place. We will never be coming back here again. To make matters worse, the owner was outright disrespectful and condescending over the phone. When we told him that medical professionals advised removing the piercing and draining the infection, her arrogant response was, "Why would they do that?!" as if she knew better than actual doctors. That tone alone spoke volumes about how little they care once they have your money. We asked for a refund because of all the trouble we've been through after the negligence of the first piercer, now having to pay for urgent care visits and medication. I chose this shop based on their glowing reviews, but let me be clear: if you're considering any body piercing here, don't. They might be decent with ear piercings or tattoos -- but when it comes to body piercings, especially anything more complex, they are careless, unprofessional, and utterly unwilling to take accountability when something goes wrong. My sister went in for a simple piercing and walked away in physical pain and emotional distress, and not once did they offer real help, only excuses. This shop failed her. Completely.

I've been coming to Slave to the Needle since around 2017 early 2018 and have had a lot of work…read moredone through the shop over the years -- enough to know the difference between a good experience and an exceptional one. During that time I've never actually written a review before, but my recent sessions with Tim Bradley (aka Mean Ole Tim) at the Wallingford location deserve one. Tim has been an absolute standout. He's not just a skilled tattooer -- he's an artist and professional in the truest sense. His ability to translate an idea into something that feels both deeply personal and beautifully cohesive is unreal. He recently completed a full torso panel of my German shepherd, Stryder, in an Irezumi-inspired style, as well as two custom hand pieces -- and every step of the process was collaborative, thoughtful, and executed with precision. What I appreciate most is Tim's mix of humility, humor, and quiet confidence. He listens, gives honest feedback, and works with a level of care that shows in every line and aspect of the piece. The end result isn't just cool ink -- it's art that carries weight, intention, and soul. After nearly a decade with STTN, I can say this has been one of my best experiences yet. If you're looking for someone who genuinely gives a damn about both the craft and the client, Tim's your guy.

Camy did a superb job on my water dragon. I would like to be more confident in competitive swimming…read moreand felt the desire to be like a water dragon and asked the tattoo place to come up with a tattoo on my arm. Camy volunteered and she did it vibrantly with her works of blues and fine lines. This is my first tattoo and I couldn't be more pleased with it. Thank you Camy. I love it!

We decided one day that we needed bestie tattoos and she loves this shop. The shop was clean and…read morenice with a waiting area in case you wanted to sit. We had a great experience, wasn't too pricey and this is one of my favorite tattoos!

My boyfriend and I were in Seattle and decided to get matching tats. Mr Hubba did our tats and he…read morewas very thorough, friendly, and informative. Everyone in the shop was kind and polite. I highly recommend checking them ouy.

Service was exceptional as they were friendly and made my daughter feel so special and safe. She's…read more4 and even though she was extremely brave she was nervous and they were so sweet to her that she wasn't phased. Very pricey though and not much of a selection for earrings but these days, service lacks everywhere so I appreciate when the customer service is top tier!

Great job!!loved the experience. Overall a good place to get it done.. Tracy did a great job!read more

I've had great experiences with John at this place and would highly recommend. Super knowledgeable…read more& helpful, and I'm loving my new piercings.

I've come here a few times for various piercings, and always see John. They have all healed…read moreperfectly and were pretty easy to heal. Even the cartilage ones! John is informative and great to work with, and has corrected previous piercings for me as well. I've had friends come here too and even my super sensitive pals piercings healed great. The jewelry on hand is amazing with cheaper options available. The $$$ jewelry is truly top notch, you're getting your money's worth. Plotting my next appointment!

Decided for my birthday I would get my double tragus piercing done and Red made that possible! She…read morewas very gentle and very informative. This is my second time coming to STUDS and what I like about them is that they utilize flat backs. The service was a 10/10 per usually and I will be back to complete my ear stacks

I had my first visit to Studs, and it did not disappoint! I had a 1:00pm appointment on a Saturday…read moreand was able to check-in and choose my jewelry right away. My piercer, Red, was amazing. They took the time to ensure the placement of my new piercing was exactly where I wanted it. The pain from the piercing was barely noticeable, and after 2 weeks of healing I have no complaints. The jewelry is high quality, and Red's station was exceptionally clean. Pricing seemed comparable to other studios in the area. My total came out to $150 for two piercings, jewelry, and cleaning products. Jewelry is priced per-piece. I was also able to take advantage of their student/teacher discount. I love how the piercing looks and will definitely be back for a jewelry change in a few months. Highly recommend!

Riley did a tattoo for me honoring my wife who passed away in 2025.My friend Mike K. designed the…read moreart work and Riley put it to canvas on my left forearm. What a beautiful job he did, the care he took to honor my late wife was beautiful it was as if he knew her.He is a wonderful young artist that takes pride in his work.I would recommend this artist to anyone whether your are veteran of getting ink or a newbie he's the man. Thank you Riley for caring. Joe H

I have been here two times now. I have always loved my experience with samichhh. She have tattooed…read moreme 3 times now and every time she has made my idea reality. I will become back

I wanted a lion in either my knee or chest. I wasn't sure at all. Contacted a few shops and Ying…read moreresponded fast and communicated fast when I had follow up questions via yelp messaging. They offered a free consult which few shops do. I go there they had a screen of all different lion tattoo variations. A specific program for tattooing. Very cool. They printed out a few I liked and we three discussed pros and cons of size and placement. Ying, myself, and Connor the tattoo artist. I embarrassingly had to reschedule a couple sessions and arrived late for my first one (100% my fault) and they established with great kindness a boundary around time while giving me the full time of tattooing. They could have charged me the hour I was late (bad communication on my part) they did not. Now don't take that as permission to do what I did cause you might (and should) be charged, but I share this to show how friendly, understanding, and at the same time professional they are. Took two sessions a total of 7 1/2 hrs I think. Second session I was on time ;) Connor starts a stop watch when he begins and shows you. That's when the charging begins , and stops the stop watch immediately when he's done , and shows you as well. I thought that was very cool of him and all ships should do that. The place was sparkling clean, organized, and worth Connors time. He's an amazing artist.

Couldn't have asked for a better experience for my first tattoo. Ying was immediately available and…read morewithin 15 minutes I was getting my first inked. Not as bad as I though. The artist is very skilled, and the tattoo I asked him to make was far below his talents. But that's what I wanted--something simple, elegant to show my religious preference. Very satisfied overall and not terribly pricey. I imagine the more intricate, the more expensive, but that's not me--yet. Absolutely recommended. At least six comfortable parking spots on the south side of NE 120th street just past the Chevron station. Cute little homey place, too. I love it! A+++

Another beautiful masterpiece add on done by Jacob! I truly appreciate his patience and diligence…read morein making my tattoo experience always perfect!! I will be back soon for more!!

I'm leaving this review mainly for clarity for future clients, especially first-timers…read more Prior to my appointment, I was told pricing would be around $200-300 depending on design and time. I ended up paying over $700 total between a deposit, a card charge, and cash for three small finger tattoos. It was not clearly explained beforehand that the pricing was per tattoo rather than an overall estimate, which was confusing given the size and placement (these were finger tattoos, not a hand piece or larger work). The tattoos themselves are fine, but the process felt very confusing. There was also a misunderstanding regarding a cash payment that was initially assumed to be a tip, which added to the confusion. This was eventually corrected and refunded after I followed up, and I did receive receipts. Everything was ultimately resolved, but clearer communication around pricing and payment would have made this a much better experience. I recommend confirming total cost, per-tattoo pricing, and payment handling in writing before starting.