Cara & Josh were fabulous! So professional and very down to earth. My nose piercing was a breeze;…read moreJosh pierced it with Cara assisting. It didn't hurt at all; just a little sting and watery eyes for a couple of seconds. It looks so cute and I'm very happy I did it!

I love this shop! Slater is my go to artist here and has been for years, people here are awesome…read morefriendly and willing to work with you on whatever you have in mind! Beyond grateful for the art I've received here and can't wait to go back for more! This is my favorite shop in Winston-Salem, check them out, you won't be disappointed!

BOOK JAMIE!! He was so sweet & made me feel super comfortable during my touch up. I got a tattoo at…read moreanother shop and had some scar tissue & issues with it regarding healing, and he gave me some great after-care tips. Super fast and convenient location in downtown WS. Would come back again! :)

I wanted to get a tattoo to commemorate the one year anniversary of my stage 3b rectal cancer…read morediagnosis. I emailed this studio via their website, and explained my vision for what I wanted with my tattoo. I wanted a blue ribbon, with the words "Rectal Cancer Survivor" around it. I said I was willing to have the artist come up with a rendition of what I was describing. They told me they had booked me an appointment for the day I specified, with a certain artist. The day of the appointment came, and I headed in. When I got there and told them I had an appointment with that artist, they told me he wasn't in that day. They said they had another artist available, so I agreed to see him. Of course, he had no clue what design I had talked about in my previous email conversations. I described it to him, and he went off to create a design. After a little tweaking, I agreed to the design he had come up with. As he was about to put the stencil on my arm, he asked me if I was sure I wanted "that word" tattooed on me. I said yes. He put the stencil on, then asked me again. I again, said yes. He asked me a third time right as he had the tattoo machine poised over my skin. For a third time, I said yes. I don't think he would have asked me that question so many times if I had been a breast cancer survivor. My cancer happened to grow in my rectum, I can't help that, I didn't choose it. It is a body part, like any other. One of the reasons I wanted the tattoo was to help normalize the word rectum, and start conversations about colorectal cancer. It was like he was trying to make me feel dirty for having "that word" tattooed on my body where people could see it. For what it is worth, I like my tattoo. And it really has started conversations about colorectal cancer.

It was amazing. Good treatment and they were very Attentive. I had a nose piercing and a tattoo and…read moreit was very fast and exceptional job. Loved the result

Awesome place! We had Sarah do our couples tattoos and she is amazing! The vibe is very cool and…read morethe shop is all women. Super clean! Everyone is so nice. Highly recommend and we will be back for sure!!

I have debated a lot in the past few hours about whether or not I should leave a review and have…read morecome to the conclusion that it is the right thing to do in order to prevent others from having the same experience I did. My friend and I went to Tattoo Therapy today around 1pm inquiring about walk in availability. We were told there was only one artist working today but that she could fit us in. There was one person ahead of us, who was getting an extremely simple tattoo and somehow we still waited for over an hour. No big deal, it happens. When we did end up going to the back there were immediate red flags but we chose to give the artist the benefit of the doubt, my friend's tattoo was finished after about an hour and looked decent, I however, can not say the same for mine. I sat in the chair for upwards of two hours for a less than sub par tattoo, the artist clearly knew she had effed up and spent most of this time trying to fix and cover up very obvious errors. All of the lines are shaky, they are also uneven in width, and in some places the stencil was very clearly not even being followed. Upon leaving the shop, I was not even close to happy with the work I had just gotten done, but was not initially planning on leaving any type of review. That is, until I found the artist on instagram and found out she is an apprentice and has only been officially licensed for about four months, information that was not disclosed to us whatsoever, she mentioned towards the end of the session that she had only been tattooing for a little less than a year, but at that point, clearly, since it was nearing the end, it was too late to do anything with that information. She also continually repeated that it would be ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY for me to come back in for a touch up... If you are having to assume that immediately upon healing your work will need any type of alteration, then something isn't right.Honestly I am most disappointed with the fact that we were extremely (and seemingly intentionally) mislead, as someone who has participated in a tattoo apprenticeship before this entire situation was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. Had we been properly informed of the skill level and experience of the artist to begin with, we would have had the opportunity to make our own decision based on the information provided. Everyone involved should have been straightforward about the fact that the piece I asked for was not something that was part of the artist's skill set, and probably wouldn't turn out the way I wanted. Customer satisfaction is clearly not the main priority of this business if this behavior is deemed acceptable. If you do still insist on getting a tattoo from here, do NOT get it from Charity. She is an apprentice but that information is NOT disclosed to you. Her line work is not acceptable at all. She is very inconsistent and cannot follow a simple stencil. I understand that the art of tattooing is difficult, but there is no reason she should even be allowed to tattoo on real human skin at this point in her learning process, especially without properly informing clients of her level of skill and experience. It is beyond reckless for the owners to allow this (below) subpar work in their place of business, especially at the price point of an experienced professional. I will allow grace for her still being an apprentice, but good God. For something that is permanently etched into your skin, you would think the owners would have enough care and concern to put someone on the floor who is equipped for the task. This isn't a hobby you can just pick up one day, you can't afford to make mistakes on a PERMANENT tattoo. I am extremely upset and disappointed, and honestly am unsure if this tattoo can even be salvaged by someone more experienced, I am upset that I wasted my time and money, but most of all that I will have to look at this tattoo on my body for the rest of my life.

Took my 5 year old here today for her first ear piercing as she has been asking for the past few…read moreweeks. Was delighted to find a Rowan location so close by as I've heard wonderful things from friends! Firstly, being a peds nurse I'm super picky about things like this and love the cleanliness and the fact that these are registered nurses performing the piercing!! Makes me feel so much more comfortable. The location is superbly clean, well lit, in a good area and colorfully decorated. Just feels sanitary!! They have a good selection of earring to pick from for initial piercing as well. We opted for the "ear gun?"(unsure of the proper term here) since she is 5, over the needle piercing. Our nurse was very friendly and made my daughter feel in control of the situation and comfortable. Unfortunately, on the first ear, the ear gun got stuck/jammed and it took a little pulling to get the device off which terrified my daughter but he stayed very calm and cool and professional. I was impressed! She was scared to do the next ear, but with my consent and some deep breaths, we did the next ear without a glitch! I was just so impressed with his calmness and efficiency in the face of an obvious equipment failure, especially since he knew I was a nurse and she was nervous. I've been there as a nurse and it's the WORST feeling and he handled it like a pro. Once we were done, she said it didn't hurt, she just didn't like the noise! She loves the pink flower earrings she picked. At checkout, he reviewed care tips and you are given a little care bag with after care spray. Very helpful! I also had a few additional questions, which he answered kindly and was most helpful. This place is worth the higher price, in the end, I'll pay to hopefully decrease the risk of infection and the promise of a healthy piercing for my kiddos! Definitely will be back when my youngest wants hers pierced!

Way overpriced and had added costs I wasn't made aware of till the end. Will not be going back…read more My girls have gotten their other needle piercings done at a different place that was great and clean and that was literally hundreds cheaper than this...and only came here this day bc that place was closed on my daughter's birthday.

I have about 7 hours of work on me by Ashley Love at Ink Well (and 2 more to go to finish out that…read moretattoo). I love her work and I'm more than thrilled with my tattoo so far. Ink Well is a nice, clean little studio with several talented artists. They also have the standard flash on the walls, but you'd be much better off getting a custom piece. There is also a piercing studio on the premises. Go see Ashley's work here: www.ohashleylove.com

Brian is the man to get your tats from. My opinion is he's the man for the job. I won't go to…read moreanyone else. Great job Brian keep up the good work you are a real artist for sure.

Got a cute little cat tattoo here and everyone was super nice and the studio was super cute and…read morewelcoming. I definitely recommend!

From the owner: Queer-owned tattoo shop located in the West End area of Winston-Salem, NC. We're dedicated to…read moreputting quality art on ALL bodies regardless of size, gender, ability, or color. We exclusively specialize in custom tattoos, and we do not offer piercing services at this time. Our artists tattoo their own flash artwork as well as custom ideas from clients. **We use all vegan/cruelty-free products** Get a price quote or call us for any questions!

NEVER have an ear piercing at Claires. I recently had my ears pierced at Claires in Walmart on…read moreHanes Mill Rd. in Winston Salem, NC. The person who did the piercing botched it, requiring me to see my doctor. I subsequently had the piercing done by a licensed piercing shop. When I asked Claires for my money back, they refused because I did not have a photo of the botched piercing. Claires never informed me beforehand that I would need a photo to document their mistake. This store is a complete scam and should be completely avoided by all consumers. If I could give it negative stars I would.

The assistant manager Shayla (i think this was her name not 100% sure) was extremely rude and made…read moreme very uncomfortable when I came in asking for an ear piercing. So much so that we left and went to the other location in the mall. Weirdest most uncomfortably rude conversation I have ever had with an associate.

Absolutely the worst service. Their online appointment system isn't worth a the effort. It shows…read moreartists with availability and they have none. Try to have some type of conversation to see who is available and they ask you to make an appointment online right after you did with an artist who is booked up. You ask for a little clarification as to who is open and they tell you to again make an appointment online. It's like you're talking to a wall. They're so incredibly rude. They have a reputation for being just a bunch of jerks and it shows. Tattoo artists are usually a different breed but these guys, man, a bunch of tool bags. Awful people. Good luck if you decide to get work done there. They may decide to help you out but more than likely you'll have to run around and beg to give them your money in exchange for mediocre art. A bunch of absolute derelicts. 1

Everyone here was absolutely amazing! Everyone was so kind and fun. They did my first tattoo! As…read morewell as 2 piercings! They all were very encouraging and helpful! The store was very clean and felt very welcoming. Will absolutely have my next tattoo done here.