I got a beautiful piece done by MyKey and I am so happy with my tattoo! MyKey was so professional…read morebut at the same time approachable and easy to talk to. He listened to what I envisioned and worked with me to help blend in a couple of old tattoos with the new design to create a gorgeous, cohesive piece. He is fast but thorough and open to different styles- some artist aren't as flexible. I would 100% recommend him and the studio!

I got my first tattoo done with Mykey and couldn't have asked for a better experience for me and my…read morecousin. From the moment we walked in, we were treated with respect and care, and Mykey made sure we felt comfortable the entire time. He's not only an amazing artist but also a genuinely great guy - easy to talk to, professional, and made the whole session a lot of fun. The tattoo turned out awesome and I'll definitely be going back for more. Highly recommend!

Got my rook, flat, forward helix, and both upper lobes pierced at Skin & Soul. I love their…read moreattention to detail and safety precautions. I had to separate out the piercings into two separate appointments a month apart to ease into them, but glad I did because the swelling might've been too intense. Highly recommend Skin & Soul for all your piercing needs!

Outstanding! Front…read moreof house staff were warm and accommodating, super knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. The space feels very professional, a lot of light, and feels very clean. Liam was sensational, but any worries at ease, and is beyond versed at their craft. Highly recommend for piercings! As for value, we thought it was going to be more expensive than an other studio we'd previously used, and we were happy and ready to pay the extra, but in the end it ended up being the same! Thank you Marz as well, and the other front of house staff member, who's name i didn't catch; you were beyond kind and helpful for our visit. We look forward to using you again in the future, and recommending you to any friends or family that want a positive piercing experience!

I've been coming to Slave to the Needle since around 2017 early 2018 and have had a lot of work…read moredone through the shop over the years -- enough to know the difference between a good experience and an exceptional one. During that time I've never actually written a review before, but my recent sessions with Tim Bradley (aka Mean Ole Tim) at the Wallingford location deserve one. Tim has been an absolute standout. He's not just a skilled tattooer -- he's an artist and professional in the truest sense. His ability to translate an idea into something that feels both deeply personal and beautifully cohesive is unreal. He recently completed a full torso panel of my German shepherd, Stryder, in an Irezumi-inspired style, as well as two custom hand pieces -- and every step of the process was collaborative, thoughtful, and executed with precision. What I appreciate most is Tim's mix of humility, humor, and quiet confidence. He listens, gives honest feedback, and works with a level of care that shows in every line and aspect of the piece. The end result isn't just cool ink -- it's art that carries weight, intention, and soul. After nearly a decade with STTN, I can say this has been one of my best experiences yet. If you're looking for someone who genuinely gives a damn about both the craft and the client, Tim's your guy.

Camy did a superb job on my water dragon. I would like to be more confident in competitive swimming…read moreand felt the desire to be like a water dragon and asked the tattoo place to come up with a tattoo on my arm. Camy volunteered and she did it vibrantly with her works of blues and fine lines. This is my first tattoo and I couldn't be more pleased with it. Thank you Camy. I love it!

Miss Bella was fabulous from our first email. Responsive, cool, and super talented, she was quite…read moreserious about getting my feedback and talking through our plan before we ever got started. I love the atmosphere in the studio, very open, clean, and again, private rooms that give you the opportunity to spread out and be comfy. Did I mention the reception desk? The young dude up front was so good, thoughtful, helpful. I will definitely come back to Bella in the future.

It is unclear how to get in contact with a real person. The phone is an automated message with…read moredifferent connections, but not one for a store associate. My boyfriend got his nose pierced and we couldn't get in contact with the business at all when one of the pieces of the jewelry broke off after 2-3 days

The process was so smooth, and Chris did an amazing job. He's friendly and personable, and chatting…read morewith him while getting the tattoo made the time fly by! Good vibes at this tattoo shop overall. Great music, great people, awesome decor.

Plata is the man! He did a great thigh Tat for me!…read more they seem to really care about their customers that they tattoo the shop is clean everyone's nice. The price was reasonable. It was a fantastic experience.! Troy "Spyda" Hill

Got my daith done today by Conor, and it was amazing! Very kind, clean, and easy-going. Good…read morepricing and overall a great experience. Would absolutely recommend!

I am beyond furious with the way Pierced Hearts handled my sister's navel piercing. From the start,…read morethis experience has been a disaster due to sheer negligence and a complete lack of accountability. My sister clearly explained to the piercer, Jaime, that she has a very flat belly button and specifically asked if the standard navel jewelry would be appropriate. He confidently said yes -- and we trusted his professional judgment. That trust was completely misplaced. As time passed, the jewelry began to embed itself into her skin, which should never have happened with the right jewelry in the first place. We returned to the shop, and Adam helped change it to a floating navel piercing -- the type she should have received from day one. He apologized and even took a photo of the damage because it was obvious something had gone terribly wrong. But the damage had already been done. Within a week, she developed a severe infection -- one that urgent care later confirmed was likely due to the original jewelry creating a gaping wound that never healed properly. Despite following aftercare instructions to the letter, she ended up on two antibiotics and hydrocodone just to manage the pain. Yet when we returned to the shop a third time to request a refund and share what she was going through, the staff were incredibly dismissive and refused to take any responsibility. They immediately shifted blame, accusing her of neglecting aftercare, even though we were meticulous. No effort was made to offer a solution, express genuine concern, or show even the slightest empathy. Just said "well, do you want to get it pierced again?!" ... no! Her belly button area now is completely bruised and mangled because of this place. We will never be coming back here again. To make matters worse, the owner was outright disrespectful and condescending over the phone. When we told him that medical professionals advised removing the piercing and draining the infection, her arrogant response was, "Why would they do that?!" as if she knew better than actual doctors. That tone alone spoke volumes about how little they care once they have your money. We asked for a refund because of all the trouble we've been through after the negligence of the first piercer, now having to pay for urgent care visits and medication. I chose this shop based on their glowing reviews, but let me be clear: if you're considering any body piercing here, don't. They might be decent with ear piercings or tattoos -- but when it comes to body piercings, especially anything more complex, they are careless, unprofessional, and utterly unwilling to take accountability when something goes wrong. My sister went in for a simple piercing and walked away in physical pain and emotional distress, and not once did they offer real help, only excuses. This shop failed her. Completely.

Scheduled an appointment with Hubba Hubba to get my traditional vacation momento in the form of…read morebatsquatch- Absolutely in love! He drew up the tattoo in record time & was kind and attentive for the whole appointment! Such a cute and intimate little shop set up in a perfect way to utilize the space, will definitely reccomend my friends to come here for their own vacay tats!!​

My boyfriend and I were in Seattle and decided to get matching tats. Mr Hubba did our tats and he…read morewas very thorough, friendly, and informative. Everyone in the shop was kind and polite. I highly recommend checking them ouy.

I noticed all the great reviews and attempted to take my kid here to get their ears pierced. They…read moredon't do piercings but they recommended a great place. They were very kind and returned my call on their day off. I appreciate the hustle. Five stars for great service. Sincerely - Dad.

Just my initial review, since this is my first time at this shop…read more Curtis was so friendly, and helpful and knowledgeable. A fantastic first impression for Stairs Tattoo. At first glance, the shops flash is in frames all over the shop, and it's not the typical boring flash you see at a lot of shops. It's definitely tailored to the abilities of the two artists here. While waiting to speak with Curtis, as he had just finished with another client, he took about 10 - 15 minutes cleaning and sanitizing his station. Makes me feel good about being tattooed at this shop, especially during the current state of the world. Again, this was my initial response to visiting Stairs Tattoo, and I'll have an additional response once I get tattooed by Curtis and Caitlin.

I had a great tattoo appointment with Ruby Santiago today and I am so glad I chose her for my…read morepiece. She was friendly, professional and made me feel totally comfortable. She talked me through all my questions so I felt assured of the placement of my tattoo. She set a great vibe in the room and was easy to get along with. Thanks again Ruby!

Collin is the man! Super talented, helpful, creative, real, and such a great spirit! Definitely…read morecoming back for my next pieces. He made me and my girl feel very comfortable. I got exactly what I needed. Thank you Sacred Soul, y'all rock!