I came here twice for my tattoo. Meg, my artist, was great. She was detail oriented and sociable…read more We had a discussion about my plans when I dropped off my deposit. The studio is responsive to emails which is amazing. The vibe when I was getting my tattoo was relaxed. They have parking in the back. I'd recommend Meg and this studio.

I got my first tattoo for my 54th birthday from Eyrica. The shop is very clean. The staff were…read morevery helpful with all the questions I had before my visit. Eyrica did a fantastic job. If I get another tattoo, I will definitely return.

I've been to a few tattoo studios, but have never seen a cleaner or more well organized studio…read more Redhouse thrilled me both from the professionalism of their employees to the talent of their work. I had a tattoo revision from Tom and he took my terrible tattoo and turned it into a beautiful masterpiece that I am very proud to show off. I was so thrilled that i had him fit me in for another one. He did the tattoo a few weeks later and it was a memorial tattoo for my brother that passed years ago. It is beautiful and I thank him for his patience, light hand, detailed work and great conversation. My husband is going there in October and I will be back again for sure!

I have had lots of work done here by jess..... and she is amazing. While there i was also able to…read moresee the other talented artist sending their work out the door;-). 10 out of 10!

We had such a wonderful experience getting my daughter's ears pierced here. The studio requires…read moreappointments and keeps the doors locked, which actually made the whole experience feel very special and intentional rather than rushed or chaotic like some retail environments can be. It really felt like this was an occasion just for her. My daughter was pretty nervous going in, but James was absolutely fantastic with her. He was calm, patient, and took the time to talk her through everything, which really helped soothe her nerves. By the time it was done, she felt proud and excited rather than scared. The entire service was phenomenal from start to finish. James was professional, kind, and clearly cared about making it a positive experience. The Parlour itself is also really cool; clean, welcoming, and full of personality. I honestly wish every retail or service experience I had was handled with this level of care and thoughtfulness. It made a moment my daughter was nervous about turn into a really special memory for both of us.

Making an appointment is easy. Email your preferred day/time and what you'd like done and they will…read moreget back to you via email with their availability. Once you "schedule" your appointment, they will send another email with a link for a deposit that must be made within 24 hours to hold and secure your appointment date and time. This is a $50 deposit towards your final total. We arrived at the Parlour and were advised that there is only street parking, so be prepared. Our appointment was with James for a second earlobe piercing for my daughter. Please pay attention to their website as they require a birth certificate if your child and the consenting parents ID, too. My daughter and I both signed consent forms and then he took us upstairs to look at jewelry. They have a wide and beautiful selection. He was very patient and informative with my daughter for her to choose what she wanted. She chose beautiful champagne colored studs He then advised us that he needs to sanitize and prep his station and the jewelry so it would be about 10 minutes. My daughter and I went back downstairs and waited a bit. After he was finished, he took us to his room and explained the process in detail to my daughter all along the way. He marked my daughter's ears and then measured her ear lobes and showed her where the earrings would be placed. Everything was sterilized and each needle is only used once and then disposed of properly. My daughter did have anxiety but didn't really show it, especially after the first ear lobe was done. James advised her how to breathe each time he would pierce her ear and she followed his directions. Again, he was very patient and professional. He gave her after care instructions and a cleanser. Since we are only visiting from Vegas, he told us to send an email about any follow ups regarding the posts in her ears if we wanted them shorter after they healed. He said he would reach out to his contacts in Vegas to help with this when the time comes. We were both very happy with the experience and my daughter was ecstatic with her new piercing. She had a previous gun piercing (my bad, I know now), so this was a much better experience. I highly recommend the Parlour.

I had my first tat when I was 70. It was with Joe. He was patient…read morewith me, as I had him stop many times, because it hurt. After 7 more tats, also with Joe, I'm done, as I'm no longer coming back to Buffalo. I live in California, but I miss seeing him. Thanks Joe!

Shaunah is amazing. She was able to get us in very quickly, working with our designs, and creating…read morea great space. She is so personable! I am so glad that we found her in such short notice! So unbelievably happy with what she helped create.

Got just what I was looking for…read more I have a nose piecing and I'd been wanting a genuine diamond for it for a while and I finally did it. They put it in for me and I was in and out in 15 minutes. Very professional, very clean environment. Definitely recommend.

Went with a friend to have our noses pierced and cannot say enough about how wonderful everyone is…read more Consent forms are emailed ahead of time which is great and saves time. Staff is incredibly helpful with picking out jewelry and answering questions. But Sarah is the standout. She was funny and instantly makes you feel at ease, I would send anyone her way and will absolutely go back to her if I decide on further piercings. She made it a fun and completely pain free experience. I still can't believe how easy it was!

Easy to sign in and fill out the disclaimer before your tattoo session. Jason tattooed my left shin…read morewith a Facehugger from the movie Aliens. If you want something horror or Star Wars or even Sci-Fi, Jason is your guy. Super experienced and does a great job telling you about the aftercare. The atmosphere is real cool and chill. All the tattoo artists are super cool.

I was so glad to see this shop find a permanent home on Seneca Street, in the neighborhood I grew…read moreup in. As soon as I heard about it, I started following their socials, which led me to the artists' individual Instagram pages. I scheduled with Brynn at Grey Havens because I had been following her on Instagram for a while, I loved her style, and her eye for details in nature. After we talked about what I wanted, I would need 2 appointments with her, at least 2 weeks apart, so I had to set a reminder to schedule each one a year in advance. I didn't mind the wait. Anytime my family asked what I wanted for Christmas, birthday, etc. I did tell them Gift Cards for Grey Havens, which softened the cost. It was definitely worth the wait. I'm in love with my tattoo. I spent lots of time chatting with staff at the shop during my visits, everyone is friendly. You can tell that this is a very positive environment, where all of the artists support each other.

I have gotten two piercings here and multiple tattoos now. The staff is so friendly and helpful…read more It's always good vibes when you're here. I recommend this place to all of my friends & coworkers!! Shoutout to Nat, Mike, and Jake for my piercings and tattoos!!

Finally took the plunge to get my first tattoo yesterday ! I was both nervous yet excited for this…read moreopportunity and I was happy to have my friend Jessie with me to get a tattoo as well . I was able to secure a reservation with the owner Mike , I just had to email him a picture of the tattoo design and put down a $40 deposit . The tattoo parlor was clean and cozy , and once I met Mike , I was put immediately at ease . He was great to work with , and knowing this was my first tattoo , he was nice enough to distract me with some conversation and throughly explained the after care procedures. I am very pleased with the results , as was my friend ! I may even get another one in a few years , and I would have them do it again! Make Hone and Forge the place for your tattoo needs, you won't regret it!

Jason is the man. Personable and funny. Had a great idea for my design and was ready to go when I…read moregot there. Go here and see Jason you will not be disappointed!

I have just gotten my 4th tattoo from living canvas, I am certainly a return customer. I only…read moregotten tattooed by Jason, however the other tattoo artist do good work also. I got my first tattoo from jason about 7 or 8 years ago, moved from Buffalo, and came back as a consistent customer. I will continue to speak highly of this business. They are clean, professional, and down to earth. Definitely will recommend this business to everyone!

Tattoo artist Craig is wonderful. He designed exactly what I wanted and was very kind and patient…read more He knew how important this tattoo was to me and he nailed it! I would highly recommend Craig to anyone.

My daughter turned me on to Don & Nickel City Tattoo. The appointment…read morewas all one could ask for- highly professional, courteous, kind, funny- lots of laughs with a bill I could easily handle. My arm is gorgeous! A photo of my deceased and beloved cat Willa was my chosen piece of art for Don to work from. Don is the Michelangelo in the tattoo art profession. Willa shines each and every time I look at my arm. What a gift! ! What a blessing to have found Don and his partner.. I m so grateful for him and his lovely, gracious wife and partner in this business.l am filled with tenderness and gratitude for having found them. If you want a tattoo as a special form of remembrance- or just for fun go no further than Nickel City Tattoo. Allow yourself this special gift which will never fade. This is THE PLACE to go to. L.G. North Chatham, New York **********!

Amazing work! The ink is pretty good too, been a yr since i had my tattoo done and its not faded…read moreyet! No touch up required, unlike other places. Got my first tattoo done here and I Love it!!!! They make you feel comfortable and the place is sterile clean! If i ever get another one done, i'm going back there!!! And price is good too!!! not overrated like other places i looked up!

I'm horrified. Look, I was willing to be lenient, but this…read moreis too much. I set up a meeting with Chris several weeks in advance. When I went to meet him at his shop at the agreed date and time he isn't there and one of his employees tells me he had a family emergency. Okay, I understand. I grab his number and start arranging for another date to meet up for my consultation. He stops talking. Radio silence. No explanation. I assume he's busy, so I let it go and try again a few weeks later. I do this twice. Nothing. Chris is entirely unreliable and unprofessional and I do not recommend doing business with him. There are several tattoo shops much more worthy of your time and money who are willing to put in the time and effort to earn your business, especially in Buffalo. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME.