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    Empire Tattoo

    3.9 (13 reviews)
    PriceyTattoo, Piercing
    Open 1:00 pm - 8:00 PM

    By appointment only

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    Ashley A.

    I got my first tattoo done here. The owner is really friendly and strived to make it a good experience for me. His artist did not. Unfortunately, I don't recall his name, but he was a middle aged man. I stopped in to present my idea and made my appointment for the following day, when my drawing was supposed to be done. I went in for my appointment and spent almost 3 hours explaining what I wanted again and waiting for him to draw it up because he had done nothing. The tattoo only took about an hour. The owner gave me $20 off for the inconvenience. Being my first tattoo, I asked a lot of questions while he was working on it, most of which were ignored. I asked him to darken an area when he finished, and he went back over a different piece of the tattoo instead, which I didn't realize until after it healed. If you go to Empire, be wary of your artist. The tattoo was cheap, and it shows.

    Kim W.

    Walked in with my fiance, talked with John (i am bad at remembering and hearing names, so i hope i am right) and showed him a picture of what i found and he was busy with a client and asked if we could come back in an hour, and quoted a price of $80 to $100. Also asked for an opinion on recoloring an older tatt on my foot. John was really friendly and accomodating. So we went out to run some errands, came back and got the tatt done. It is just awesome!! I love it!!! Definitely gonna come backnfor more tatts!!

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    4 months ago

    I love my tattoo he made come to life thank you so much I would like you guys to my friends and family and everyone else

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    9 years ago

    Very beautiful tattoo shop Johnny boy I'll put you together at Johnny Boy Johnny boy got a pistol Johnny Boy spank me a spank my Johnny Boy

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    11 years ago

    Great Shop. Larry is amazing and dedicated. Definitely happy with the work I had done. I'll be back :)

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    Green Light Body Piercing - Triple lobe lobe piercings

    Green Light Body Piercing

    4.4(51 reviews)
    10.7 miDowntown Clawson

    I made an appointment here after worrying about my piercing done by my Derm being too small…read more They took excellent care of me and gave me an earring with a long post and an hour later it already feels so much better. Samantha and Fish were very professional and gave great advice. Will definitely come back for a second hole when I decide to do one.

    I unfortunately feel the need to write this review because I can't stop thinking about this…read moreinteraction. I originally chose this shop because I trusted they would do a great job. Samantha pierced my nose on December 1, and she also pierced my husband's nose previously. We've both had nothing but positive experiences with her, which makes this even more disappointing. I arrived about 15 minutes early for my appointment because we finished lunch sooner than expected. When I checked in, I specifically said, "We're early, but I have an appointment at 2:45," fully expecting to wait. The response I received was, "Well, we work by appointment, and we're assisting other appointments ahead of you." While that was true, the delivery felt unnecessarily condescending. My husband and I both commented afterward that the interaction immediately felt off. My appointment was simply to check whether my piercing had healed enough for a hoop and if not, to get new jewelry that would be easier to clean than the sparkle I had in. I had already come in a few months earlier to have the post downsized, and at that time I was told it wasn't ready yet and to come back later. During this visit, I explained that I got the piercing on December 1. To which he laughed and I don't understand why. I'm type A and I just know these details and thought I was being helpful by including a little more context. I explained that my goal was eventually to switch to a hoop if it had healed enough. After examining it, he said he would not recommend a hoop yet, which was completely fine--I came in specifically to get professional guidance. He then told me that if he were me, he would stop putting makeup on. I understand that makeup can slow healing, but the way it was communicated came across as judgmental rather than educational. I replied that I wasn't going to stop wearing makeup, and he explained that it would continue to heal more slowly. Fine. I was simply there to check and understand where I was in the process. I know that I'm not the expert, telling me to not wear makeup for months on end is completely unrealistic and I'm sure many women feel the same. I ended up choosing different jewelry instead of a hoop, and he changed it for me. He also took the time to thoroughly explain how to safely change my jewelry myself, which I genuinely appreciated. I'm happy with the new jewelry, the fit, and the information he shared. Unfortunately, the overall attitude throughout the appointment overshadowed those positives. I left feeling uncomfortable rather than cared for. I even chose not to leave a tip, which is very unusual for me because I always tip for services. When I checked out, both staff members were kind and let me know they would be happy to help me change my jewelry in the future if I needed it. I appreciated that, but by then I had already decided I won't return. Feeling uncertain about what kind of interaction I'll have each time I come in--especially when I eventually want a hoop--creates more anxiety than it's worth. It's disappointing because I truly believe the shop provides quality work, and Samantha has been wonderful. I just wish the customer experience had matched the quality of the service I received. I understand that tone and what I experienced was subjective, however, after seeing reviews others have experienced the same.

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    Ironclad Tattoo - Done!

    Ironclad Tattoo

    4.6(134 reviews)
    12.9 mi
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    Took my daughter in for a Helix and doubles. paperwork is not, it's all on an ipad which was nice…read more Staff extremely friendly and helpful (she was nervous). Do the forms, pick your jewelry, pay, get pierced. Mike Moore was absolutely amazing with everything... he put my daughter at ease, talked her through every single step (I was allowed in the room with her during the piercing) and in general made this an exciting, memorable event. HIGHLY recommend and am thankful - Mike's empathy and compassion was clear and appreciated. Aftercare instructions were very clear and repeated several times, till he was sure she understood. I can't give 6 stars so 5 will have to do!

    My sister treated me to a an early Christmas gift to get my helix pierced and this popped right up…read morewith great reviews. The piercing was booked with Ben on a Friday after the holiday at 3:30 when the place was jam packed with walk-ins. Somehow Ben and Al, who greeted us and helped us prior to our appt, were able to manage all of us and communicate along the way. They were awesome and their teamwork and service was top tier. They also both hyped me up about my stud and totally unprompted. My only regret is not booking another appt simultaneously when it was open LOL! Ben is by far the best piercer I've ever had. He also saved my sister fees by piercing her ear with a dull needle so she only had to pay for the jewelry. Overall I would recommend them to anyone! Worth the price and the wait. Looking forward to another appt when I'm in town again! Also very sterile vibes and Ben took time between appts to sterilize and change gloves even though I was with my sister.

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