- Cold (no heat on), uninviting shop - Homophobic and…read moreunprofessional piercer refused to stretch a P/A because he doesn't want to touch another man's genitals. You're a piercer. Its part of the job. Be a professional and get over it.

I recently had 4 piercings done at this location during the current Coronavirus time. The piercer…read moredid not wear a mask and suggested that I take off my mask which I didn't do because there's a pandemic and virus still going on. The location is kind of sketchy. The inside isn't the cleanest. My gauges of my piercings spacing wasn't super even. There was definitely ca difference on both sides.After almost a week past by I noticed that something was going on with my new piercing so I can't act and made an appointment. The front staff had no clue that I was coming in which gives me knowledge of a lack communication takes place here. When I went in during this 2nd visit staff weren't wearing masks, I didn't receive a temp. check and the staff were not social distancing. As I made it to my piercer and waiting in the hallways he was finishing up with a client's tattoo. The guest did not have a mask on and the piercer did not have a mask on. The piercer did not wipe down the chair that I was sitting on and did not wash his hands after servicing me. Instead he just put on a new pair of gloves. The day after this situation I noticed that my other ear started swelling up and puss started squeezing out as time went on. I have experience with piercings and this was my first really bad experience. Now there's a part of my ear that is blackish/purplish with a bump. I'm not sure if this experience is because of sanitation. I contacted management which was helpful the first time and wasn't that helpful this most recent time. Instead the manager said that they only charged me for 2 piercings which isn't my fault because I called in advance and was told when to come in for my 4 requested piercings. If you care about your safety, health, the environment and respect do not go there. The piercer Spade is actually a nice guy minus him not being health conscious about COVID-19. When I left during my first visit I asked the staff if there's anything else needed and that this was my first time here and they said no and I said okay have a good day. Hey maybe I shouldn't have risked it by getting a piercing during these different timings and by seeing how the atmosphere is, but I didn't want to judge a book by its cover. I wouldn't recommend anyone to get any services there. I also asked the owner about a refund which I still have not received a response about. Unprofessional servicing and a lack of cleanliness ------------ More photos added - ended up taking out my ear piercings a little after a week of getting them done. I called other shops for advice. The owner isn't responding to me. I also have no received a refund and reported to the Health Department. I hope no one has to go through this.

Amazing experience and would Highly recommend…read more My daughter and I were able to book an appointment on the website. When we arrived we were greeted and made to feel super welcome. The shop was very clean and organized. There is a full titanium selection case and also a full gold jewelry selection case. After choosing our beautiful pieces we reviewed the pricing details and confirmed selections. Next was a comfy waiting area while our release forms were submitted and reviewed. We didn't wait long before going back to the clean and separate piercing room with Emity. She explained in detail, was friendly and made the experienced very comfortable. I found her to be very knowledgable and had great tips for the healing process. Instructions and steps were clear. This local business can be found using APP standards ensuring higher level of standards and it really showed. Thank you for a great experience!

I really enjoyed my visit here today. This shop is easy to get to, has good parking, and maintains…read morea really clean and well-lit space. Emity, my piercer, had done a helix for me at a tattoo festival in October and today we swapped the back out for a flatter connection. We also got my old ear piercings back in working order. She did a fantastic job. The rest of the staff was super helpful and kind, also. Definitely worth visit if you're looking to up your piercing game.

My grandma and I got our first tattoo here. We had Matt T as our artist and we couldn't be happier!…read moreI walked in excited and nervous at the same time and all of the staff did an amazing job easing my nerves. The facility was very clean and I felt comfortable there. I was nervous at first to see that there wasn't a private room with another client sitting a few feet away from us, but I quickly became comfortable. We all ended up chatting and I never felt exposed or uncomfortable near anybody. They offered us water, gave us proper cleaning instructions, and truly cared about how we felt while on their facility. Matt T did an amazing job explaining everything step-by-step to both me and my grandma for each turn. The tattoo itself turned out amazing and his design was way better than either of us could have ever imagined. I will definitely be coming back here for more tattoos in the future!

C- at best, for the overall experience. A bit too cool for school. Went it for a simple and small…read moretattoo, with a clear vision, examples and colors. Jason was who I was assigned. But I did not feel like part of the process despite the preparation and vision, and the heartfelt meaningfulness behind the work. Color was off from the start and the back-and-forth was a bit condescending. It was tiring and did not feel supported so it was discouraging to keep trying to talk with him. The return to update the color was a major fail. The color is improved but getting agreement on it was taxing. And what is most disappointing is that the shape is off now. Instead of soft curves that are critical to the message of the tattoo, it has hard edges. I was very hopeful this second time. But I'm pretty disappointed and hope to find another place that will listen better, and know how to control their line drawings. Maybe it is just a simple line tattoo that meant less interest and commitment. I don't know. But I made it clear how meaningful it was to me and that didn't get me the respect and appropriate attention I deserved. He showed up late, there was no apology, and after he cleaned and prepped my skin, he got into a conversation with another artist while I was sitting there, completely ignoring my presence. I should have trusted my gut and left on the first day, and certainly at the return appt. I met with another artist at a different parlor who confirmed the terrible shape. And he made some suggestions and I felt very heard and understood. I'm looking forward to getting this fixed once it heals enough to do. I recommend you go elsewhere, or at least not go to Jason.

I have exclusively used Mad Ethel's for all my tattoos for awhile now. I have only used Clinton but…read moreI can say I like they will set you up for who does the best at a specific style. Clinton has just been able to do an amazing job on everything I have asked for!

I got my first tattoo, Jet was my artist. Awesome experience. He walked me patiently thru the…read moreprocess, step by step, gave me several expert options regarding the tattoo I wanted. Not painful at all. Excellent experience and thrilled with the result. Highly recommend!

I took my daughters to get a Helix and septum piercing. The piercer and front desk person was very…read morenice and knowledgeable. The piercer was quick and very professional. He made everyone that came through before me feel at ease. ( Which made me feel at ease). The energy of the studio was very relaxing. Everything was clean and it is wheelchair accessible (for one of my daughters). Loved the results so much I decided to get a nose piercing and dermal. Well worth it and I will be back. Great service and cost efficient!!! Would definitely recommend!!

Wanted to feel some pain.. so I decided that I needed a piercing.. and boobs it was.. Jay was…read morefantastic and so professional! I will definitely be back for something else!

Great shop ! Mike did fine work with a medium size mandala , and he has a good sense for color …read more I like some color , but not overdone , and he found the perfect balance . I haven't had any work done by Jeff or Max , but from what I've seen of examples of their work , they are all extremely talented artists .

Mike is great. So enthusiastic about tattooing -- and life in general -- and it can't help but rub…read moreoff on his lucky customers. And the new shop is great. He did a ship on my left shoulder with a lot of intricate rigging and a lot of color. He took his time to get it right. I guess that means I paid a little more, but it was worth it, and I'm going back for some lettering and detail. I've had some work from Max, too, before Easy Tiger and he was outstanding as well. Both very versatile and patient with a relative newbie

A week ago I went to Cardinal Skin to get a Taylor Swift flash tattoo. They told me there was a…read morelong wait list so I put my name on the list and got a call back hours later in the day. I arrived at the studio and I filled out all of the paperwork and then Karissa started tattooing me. We had great conversation but when she started tattooing me that's when I got nervous. I have a lot of tattoos and some smaller and I haven't had any get done this quickly. During the tattooing process everything was fine but after she was done and was putting on my saniderm she didn't wear gloves, which is extremely unsanitary. The next few days after getting my tattoo I noticed that most of the ink had fallen out and it was flaking off. I was taking very good care of it and moisturizing it. Now, a week later I can see that the letters aren't filled in and that blowout is already starting in some places. It is also raised from the skin a lot, which has never happened with any of my other tattoos. I know it was a long day and I am trying to be sympathetic but a professional should know when to end the day in order to still have nice looking work. I was already prepared to go the next day. I really regret getting this tattoo and wasting $80 on it.

i've had the pleasure of not only being a client, but also a friend of the cardinal for many years…read more You will not find a more talented group of artists/genuine souls who care about both their incredible art works as well as the people and community they serve. The crew here makes you feel at home the second you walk through their doors. I have many pieces of skin art from artists around the world; no one beats the cardinal.

I was tattooed by Sam last month and I cannot recommend her enough. I first attended one of their…read moreopen houses where I was able to talk to Sam about my tattoo idea. The shop is nestled in a cute neighborhood with plenty of shop parking. I didn't bring a +1 but the shop has several sitting areas so I am sure you could bring someone if that makes you more comfortable. The shop also is woman-owned and has all women tattoo artists. Sam was wonderful! I have other artwork on my arm so she took the time to ensure the new piece worked with my existing work and also my anatomy. Her prices are reasonable given her 10+ years of tattooing experience and I enjoyed talking to Sam as I was getting tattooed. The tattoo took about 3 hours and we took 2-3 breaks. After the appointment, she gave me a care package that included tattoo moisturizing cream and wash from Ikonik. Overall, I would love to come back to cover more of my arm!

Sam Castro is an amazing natural artist with a very cool and comforting vibe. Her tattoos and…read moretalent are incredible and I don't know if I'll ever go anywhere else.