$50 tattoos on Wednesday! Spontaneous trip to Bini, go up the stairs, sometimes they're busy or…read moreit's quiet but luckily didn't have to wait and got set with Jayson. Simple designs only fyi. The tattoo was under $10 minutes and he was very informative and comforting me as it was my first tattoo! The quality is great as well and would definitely go back! You pay upfront at the desk and 100 percent of your tip goes to your artist !!!

Got my first Tattoo (Family of Four )done by Emmanuel! He is so nice and meticulous making sure…read moreeverything is perfect! Me and my wife are both satisfied! I greatly recommend Bini, especially Emmanuel!

I had shark bites changed (four labrets, basically) into shorter posts, and it did not hurt at all…read morelike it did with a different piercer who had put rings in my lips! It was extremely fast and easy, and I am so happy with my experience! I also got my angel fangs done, and it was really fast and easy! The staff is very kind and funny, and it was so perfectly cool on a hot summer day in the city. All in all--10/10, very fun experience!

first things first, i want to clarify that i'm quite nervous around needles. anytime i have a blood…read moretest or get a vaccine, i always make it a point to tell the nurse that i am very nervous and a bit scared (despite nothing bad ever happening, like, ever)... so naturally i was very nervous about getting my ears pierced. i walked into the store one day after yelping for a tattoo + piercing spot because i have been thinking about getting my ears (re)pierced for years now (i got them pierced maybe 15 years ago at Claire's and didn't wear earrings back then for many reasons so the holes closed up). i asked a couple questions to Kyle who was at the front of the house and i really appreciated how straightforwardly they answered my questions. Kyle spoke matter-of-factly without making me feel silly for asking simple questions as a grown adult. i also really appreciate speaking to someone instead of just panicking while reading the FAQ page over and over!! fast forward to a month later, i made an appointment to get my lobes pierced! taylor was my piercer and they were absolutely wonderful to be in the care of. i told them exactly how nervous i was and they didn't sugarcoat that i'd definitely feel it -- it would hurt like a pinch hurts and i'd feel some heat, this is natural -- and they jokingly reassured me that if i hated the first piercing, i could stop at one (lol). it's been 8 weeks with my studs in and they've healed amazingly. taylor not only did an amazing job with the piercing, but they gave me really concise care tips and a business card with their info in case i needed to reach out about my piercings. i don't think i can sing high enough praises of the folks at new tribe! TL;DR: - spoke with kyle at the front of house and was pierced by taylor. both were absolute gems of human beings - overall very pleasant and calm experience as a nervous person - very knowledgeable and non-judgmental - thorough website w/ FAQs - would definitely come back if i ever wanted more piercings!! - studs are flat back - variety of studs to pick from for the piercing (some with price upgrades)

I had a great first experience. Lindsay responded to my email inquiries promptly and thoroughly,…read moreand the studio was super clean (very surprised by how spotless the bathroom is). Gordon was my piercer, and he made the process very easy - this was my first cartilage piercing so I was nervous, but I felt very reassured here. I got two helix piercings and the pain was no worse than your usual flu shot. He went over the aftercare with me, stressed the importance of being on top of that, and also happily answered any questions I had. A week or so afterward, my ear became extremely swollen and painful and almost engulfed the piercing (at no fault of the piercer by the way, irritation happens). So I went to my doctor and she prescribed antibiotics to treat a potential infection. I also contacted Exotix to see if they had any recommendations and Lindsay recommended that I come in to get my piercing looked at and my jewelry lengthened to accommodate the swelling. So I went in and Gordon was there again, he could tell from his many years of experience that it was not an infection and he swapped one of my bars for a longer one. He was so slick with it that I didn't even notice the bar being changed, especially with how tender my ear was at the time. The only downside to this studio is that it is quite expensive. I paid about $290 total for the service and the two earrings ($50 service per piercing, $80 for each piece of jewelry, +tax) but personally I'd rather pay more for a good piercing than get a crooked one that I hate and end up taking it out after less than a year, which is what happened with my lobe piercing at a different place. I am now due to get my jewelry downsized in 2 days and my ear has healed incredibly well. The jewelry is beautiful and I will definitely be coming back for more piercings!

I was looking for a simple third piercing in my lobes. Nothing fancy or overly adventurous. My…read morefirst two were done when I was 13 or 14, likely in a mall. It was so long ago, I don't even remember. I'm now in my 50's and I know better than to get piercings done at a mall by someone less than half my age getting paid minimum wage. No judgement. Just saying. I hopped onto Yelp to check the voice of the people and the people have spoken! Exotix it is! I reached out to to the studio and enquired about an appointment with Jessie. Lindsay, the studio manager, responded with prices and Jessie's availability. I sent my deposit and confirmed my appointment! At the moment, certain protocols are in place and I felt completely safe being at the studio and interacting with the people there. Jessie is such a nice person and took the time to explain everything she was doing. She meticulously measured and marked the placement of the piercings until they were perfect (or as perfect as they could be given the existing piercings). Her attention to detail was very much appreciated. Once the placement was sorted, the actual piercing took mere seconds. Aftercare instructions were clearly explained which is likely a good thing because I'm of the generation where it was perfectly acceptable to douse your piercing in rubbing alcohol and continually twist it so it doesn't 'stick'! It's been six weeks since my piercings were done and things are healing nicely. My experience with Exotix was nothing less than outstanding. With everyone in masks, it's hard to say for sure who I encountered there but everyone was extremely professional, pleasant and welcoming. I definitely agree with all the reviews posted and if you're looking to get a piercing done, I absolutely would recommend coming to Exotix. This industry has been extremely hard hit during the pandemic... so go on, get something pierced and show some love!

My experience with Chronic on Gerrard St. was nothing short of amazing from start to finish. I…read morefinally made up my mind on getting my very first piece. I sent an email to follow up on a promotional email I received and got a response the next day. We went over my idea from February 14-22nd. I received a confirmation call and email once the deposit was received. Day of: I was greeted right away at the front desk by an associate. Filled out necessary forms and waited for my artist Maggie. The setup is absolutely spotless. I waited at a client table and enjoyed the WiFi and ditties by Beyoncé's Husband. The work: Maggie was friendly and thorough. We went over the font and size for my design. We did a quadruple check before the stencil was applied. Maggie's station has adorable cartoon designs and is neatly organized. She worked confidently and carefully to ensure my piece was created to perfection. As a first-timer I chose placement on the inside of the wrist. I thought it was going to be more painful than it turned out to be. It felt like being lightly sliced by an X-acto knife. I know that sounds horrible but trust me - it felt more like light scratching on the skin. Not too deep and wasn't excruciating. If you've been scratched by a cat you've experienced more pain. But again - placement is everything. The inside of the wrist has more tissue than the ankle, for example. I was sent home with great aftercare instructions. I also purchased a small tube of aftercare lotion. I can't say I'll continue the process to a full sleeve (I can't do that pain, y'all) but I can see myself adding to my current artwork to complete it. I am so happy with my piece. Maggie is an amazing artist and I'm so glad I selected her.

I did my cover up tattoo there, and right after I informed the person (Michelle) who did my tattoo,…read moreit looks crooked and she was in denial and tried to keep me away till the skin heals completely. During the healing time I tried to ask her for solutions but she was reading all texts messages without a single reply. So I contacted their customer care which was even worse - without acknowledgement what my issue was their only concern was not to recover the damage with has been done (Not financially nor professionally-) They did not accept to have an in person session with me to come to a result. Couple of emails and the case has been dismissed by a manager named Brittany! My recommendation is to not be tricked by their name and also the pictures artists post on their IG. With the experience I had - this person was a disappointment . Crooked lines and also my old tattoo is showing under the cover up. Chronic ink is just a Name with 0 customer care.

I went on a really snowy and cold day so there was very few people there and I didn't have to wait…read moreat all. I give this a 4 star instead of 5 because like the other reviews said the guy at the reception is rude and literally doesn't care about anything. I called to see if the store is open and he sarcastically says that he's there on his day off to pick up the phone and when I got my industrial pierced and asked for some tissue for my bleeding ears he didn't even look up when I asked him until I had to ask him AGAIN than he told me to ask the lady who pierced my ear. It was a SUPER quick in and out process. The whole thin probably took 5 min. The lady was much nicer and gave me a self care sheet after I was done. No infection here. Prices are also great on Saturday's.

Never ever ever go to reactive ink for piercings, unless you want 2 months of brutal infections…read more I've been a customer at this location several times (4 times prior) through-out the years (due to being too broke to afford better places to get piercings done) and I've had the last straw. The quality of this shop has seemed to have dropped. This January I got a snug done at reactive ink and got a infection 1 week later... that i've been battling for 2 months. I've been to 2 different doctors and been on 3 different antibiotics. Yes snugs are notoriously hard piercings to heal, but I was told by 2 different piecers that this was abnormal. Here's the kicker, I was told that the infection was likely due to the piercer's experience / most importantly the jewelry's material. I was informed I was given too wide of a bar for the area, that the material used was cheap/ a hazard for new piercings. I have to say in the end I should of avoided reactive ink from the get go. I would love to ask for a refund, as this is a disgusting thing to do to any other human being. So let this be a warning to all broke students, just pay more at a better shop and to avoid the months of pain (& eventually the removal of the piercing in question). WARNING: ATTACHED ARE PHOTOS OF WHAT I'VE GONE THROUGH.

Amazing service! I've honestly gone back 3x now and there's a reason I come back to these guys!…read moreThey are very knowledgeable about both piercings and tattoos, everyone that works there you can easily talk to. My nipple piercings have been a rough ride. I didn't get them pierced at Adrenaline (first mistake lol, I got them pierced in Halifax on a whim during a trip). But here's where the good people at Adrenaline started to take care of me... One got infected and I needed a larger barbel. They changed that out and it instantly felt better! More room to breathe *never had issues with this nipple again*. Other nipple ring fell out and I didn't notice (due to some activities lol); tried to put it back in myself and that didn't work - I almost contemplated leaving it out but nah. Went to Adrenaline and they put it back in, beauty. NOW it started to act all brand new and decided that it too needed some breathing room, so I came back and had it changed to a new barbell (shoutout to Luke). I think it should behave now A part from my nipple piercing story, I've gotten a tattoo here as well as bought and changed a nose ring. End of the story, VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Bottom line up front: some of the best customer service of any kind, anywhere I've had…read more At 40 something, I just got my first piercings ever: lobes, with 12 gauge rings. Xmas present from my bestie. This was our second choice store, because when we went to Chronic Ink, which was closer, my friend got a lot of attitude plus we were told they could not put rings into an initial piercing, only studs, and you had to come back in eight weeks for the rings. Obvious upsell, so we left. Bestie is a mature gent but has a whole lotta metal in his body, so was not prepared to have less than the best. At Adrenaline, we were greeted within a minute of arriving even though it was busy. We explained what we wanted, and were told absolutely they could do it. The piercer, Matt, was friendly, funny, professional, and quietly reassuring as my buddy tried to razz me. He went over what he was going to do; he made sure we could see everything was in sterile packaging; he marked where things were going, and in general made sure it was a smooth process. Back up at the front, the cashier was patient as a Visa gift card my friend was using wasn't going through at first. At each step we were made to feel welcome, staff was friendly and there was a good energy in the place. I was already planning my first tattoo...guess where I'm planning to go?

This is the very best. If you're looking for a Tattoo this is the ultimate. My artist of choice is…read moreTrish

Exterior is totally awesome. Tattooers here would friendly. Will return next time I'm in Toronto :)read more

Great shop with beautiful jewellry and friendly staff. I've been back a number of times and they're…read morealways helpful

Beautiful jewelry! Very clean and they are excellent and skilled at piercing. I'm already planning…read moremy next visit.

I went in for a walk-in tattoo last weekend - simple block letters, black outline filled with dark…read moregreen like the letters on a hockey jersey the artist (blackmarsink) was shown a picture of. First the artist took out a spring green - almost neon - that looked nothing like the picture. I pointed this out and he got annoyed by went all over the shop finding a correct looking green - it seems the first one was only being used because it was the only green ink he had at his station. Shading was added that I never asked for and overall when the tattoo was 'done' I was incredibly unhappy with it - the lines were wonky, parts looked unfinished and the shading was too heavy. This was particularly upsetting as this was a memorial tattoo for my brother who passed away in October and the tattoo is on a highly visible part of my body. I tried to describe to the artist how I would want it fixed and he didn't seem to be willing to listen - keeping insisting he could fix it with more shading and white ink. He also pulled up his instagram to show me his other work when I said I didn't like it insisting 'he does great tattoos' and 'as fourteen years in the business' which came across incredible unprofessional and very not understanding g of me hating the current tattoo he was working on. I asked if there was another artist available to finish the tattoo as I was uncomfortable continuing with him and was told no. The tattoo is healing horribly, at only a week old it a faded scabby mess, as shown in the pictures below. I have reached out to the shop twice about this being fixed and have heard nothing back.

Vika is an amazing artist. She always knows how to make my visions come to life and fit my…read morepersonality. I've gotten at least 8 tattoo from her before, and plan to get many more

I've been wanting to get my helix pierced for a while. And lately I was feeling a bit down and…read morewanted a change. So obviously piercings are the answer, right?!?! I looked into a few studios across Toronto and couldn't pass up the 2 of 1 deal at Black Pearls. I diligently read reviews, called them to ask questions, and finally decided to make an appointment - for my helix and daith. Now that's a solid change :P When I got to my appointment, the person on the counter was super nice. I filled out the waiver, she answers some questions I had, and I picked my jewelry, They have a good range that is included in the price; I assume they are surgical steel, and/or gold plated. After 2 weeks, they are not tarnished or reacting with my piercings. Mike did my piercing, and he was awesome! We chatted as he was preparing things. He shared some stories, and I felt at ease. The piercing process was quick and although not painless, it was a LOT better than I expected. I'd say like a 4.5/10 for 5 seconds and done! It's been 2 weeks, and I've been following the after care instructions, and it's been okay. Definitely a lot better then my other lobe piercings that I got with piercing gun. 100% recommended!

October 2023 I went to get a tattoo from Mike story because his photos online look super realistic…read moreand I was super excited to get a tattoo after he did it I paid $1,500 plus tip for the tattoo of an Angel it was a serious botch job it didn't look anything like the photo at all they agreed to pay the money back but wouldn't give me my tip back but agreed to do laser removal now it's 2025 and they say that the machine is broken down and they haven't gotten back to me in 2 months Mike isn't responding just like the first time I started complaining to him and when I asked if they're going to continue to help me out with my removal they said they're going to get me to another place and when I asked him if I have to pay now I haven't heard back for 2 months I would strongly suggest staying away from this place unless you want a botched job. To their credit at least they offered to help remove it and did eight sessions but they didn't even finish that with me I would seriously suggest staying away from this place at all costs.