My wife and I had appointments to change out our respective earrings, and everything went smoothly. Both Max and Lars were fabulous and the downstairs staff was helpful, friendly, and cute. read more

my friend and i wanted same day piercings, but it's hard to find in northampton. we booked an appointment for the next day with Lindsay. they got their ears pierced, and i wanted my navel [redone after 9 years]. landon helped us with setting our appointment and picking our jewelry. for the navel, they have you choose your top pick for jewelry and a backup 2nd style in case your anatomy doesn't work with the jewelry you picked. i was sure which jewelry i wanted, and because i had my navel done before, i was confident that i'd get my first pick. when it comes time to get my piercing, lindsay was very thorough when it came to explaining everything and making markings for placement. unfortunately she said my anatomy wouldn't work with my first pick for jewelry, meaning i had to spend $100+ on a piece i wasn't thrilled about if i wanted to move forward. i almost cancelled, but she said she could potentially place it in a way so that when it healed (in a year), i would be able to use the jewelry i wanted. i've had over 16 piercings in the past, but i removed most of them, so it had been about 10 years since i had any piercing. i'm pretty experienced though. i picked the flower floating navel jewelry and it looked better than i anticipated. i did end up having issues with the disc which caused swelling, discharge and bleeding. my friend loved their ears, and it was very quick minus the markings. i do like that she took her time making sure the markings were in the perfect spot. the place is cute, filled with quality jewelry and decorated with crystals, snacks while you wait. update after 3 months: i had issues healing with the disc, and when i wanted a piercer to check it out at their sister store, they wanted a deposit to look at it. i had a lot of pain and was very nervous if it was infected. i was somewhat surprised they wouldn't even let you walk in without paying, but not so much as they wouldn't take a same day appointment and had a similar attitude. i had to go elsewhere where they looked at it (for free!) and gave me my options, i paid for the ball they switched out the disc for, and surely tipped due to great service. it did feel like they didn't care for our business initially, and they look at you a certain way if you look like you don't have any experience with body mods. i know that is typical for many piercing places which is why i gave them the benefit of 3 stars and not less. read more

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I wanted a specific tattoo Ian did an amazing job. I love the design and the detail he added to it. I would recommend Ian and Lucky's Tattoo for anyone read more

I got a tattoo with Ian some time ago and went back less than a year later to get another one in the same style and size. This time I was charged almost twice what I paid the first time. On top of that, Ian got noticeably irritated when I wasn't happy with the placement and tried to convince me it looked "fine." I left feeling taken advantage of for returning to the same artist for the same style of tattoo and being overcharged. I can't speak for the other artists there, but I wouldn't recommend Ian. read more

I went to Luckys to get my nose pierced and I'm so happy with the results. They did such a good job, they were patient when I took foreverr to pick my jewelry. Andie, my piercer was super nice and knowledgeable, they educated me on cleaning it and what to do and not to do. All of the staff were kind and helpful. I don't live in Massachusetts but if I did, Luckys would be my go to place!! read more

Forgot to write a review here! I had a tattoo appointment with Kristen (stickyh0ney) and it went smoothly! Kristen was extremely kind throughout the whole process and allowed me to take breaks, check the stencil with ample time before tattooing, and made light conversation. Studio was very clean and friendly! Paid a fair price and am still extremely happy with my tattoo a year later :) read more

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The piercer and the counter person and the manager were all super great! They were also very concerned with making sure I got what I wanted. Also Andie (the piercer) spent a lot of extra time going over what I wanted and educating on how to get there. Didn't have tattoo experience there read more

Amazing experience at Lucky's. My piercer Alicia was extremely warm, experienced, and knowledgeable about everything concerning piercings. She really took the time to make sure I was happy with the placement, jewelry and finished product. I left extremely happy and confident that I had been the proper education on my piercing aftercare. Jewelry prices are steep, but you definitely get the quality that you pay for read more

Updating to add that I've had much more piercings and tattoos here and at the Easthampton location since my review! Will always be loyal to Lucky's. The Easthampton and Northampton locations are both incredibly clean, friendly, high quality and great customer care. Charles in Easthampton is so great! read more

Lucky’s Tattoo & Piercing - Tattoo done by Charles Rouser @ easthampton location - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

We had an amazing experience at Lucky's. My daughter had her lobes pierced and her piercer Max was incredible. They were very kind and had such a calming demeanor. I cannot recommend them enough. read more

I scheduled for the wrong date at first and they were super helpful on the phone to help me reschedule! The location itself is very cozy and welcoming. I was pierced by Max, and the whole thing went as smoothly as I can imagine is possible and this was definitely my best piercing experience so far. The people that helped me at the counter were awesome too. I do wish that the total price ranges for the whole service were a little more present on their website/when booking! I didn't mind too much because the service and jewelry selection were amazing and I understand how that translates to the price tag -- however just something to keep in mind for next time. I ended up spending more than I expected, that being said I will be back!!! I couldn't recommend enough! read more

Went with a friend for piercings and had a wonderful time. The area was kept very hygienic and the staff all seemed very passionate and welcoming. The piercer was gentle and helped with easing nerves and gave clear instructions for aftercare as well. The price was a little steep but the jewelry is all high quality to match the price. There were many cute designs and a large variety of styles and different price points to choose from. read more

The best tattoo experience I've ever had. So much care at every step of the process. Good communication in advance. Clear deposit policy, lots of text reminders. Really loved getting tattoos for my partner and I from Eph. Lots of communication, check ins, informed consent throughout. About 4 hours for the two morels we got. Enchanted with the space, the conversation (they work on a mushroom farm!) and the response when my partner got a bit lightheaded (more water in the am next time!) - obvious that health and comfort are the primary concern. Deeply appreciative of both the process and the result. read more

Made two appointments on the same day - one for jewelry shopping and the other for nose ring change. From start to finish, my experience with every single person that I interacted with, was genuinely helpful, kind, and filled with patience. I went to the bathroom and saw inclusive health hygiene products and that stood out to me. I drove almost two hours to check out the location in EastHampton and I do not regret it at all. I am very satisfied with my nose replacement and the experience. Now, I might want a tattoo! Thank you for truly modeling inclusive behaviors. read more

My boyfriend got his ears pierced and they were very nice to him. The staff was professional and kind. read more

Lucky’s Tattoo & Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Andie was amazing with my piercing. Very friendly, informative and made the whole procedure super easy and fun! Highly recommend.

First let me start with the shop and the people that work behind the counter. They were all SUPER nice and friendly, especially Christie or Kristen (I am so sorry that I am spacing in her name but she has lilac hair and was SOOOOO nice!). She helped me pick out the right jewelry and worked with me on how I wanted it placed (I got a double helix on my left ear), before even going to see Alycia, the piercer. The wait was not too bad, and the waiting area upstairs has a couple of fishtanks, some couches and some tables with chairs. All areas of the shop were super clean. Now on to Alycia. She was so friendly, explained everything that she was going to do. Talked to me about aftercare. We talked about placement and even readjusted where to place the stud I was getting, so it didn't get lost on my ear. She had me lay down, which is a plus because then you can totally relax. Again, she explained what she was going to do, had me take a deep breath and when exhaling thats when the needle went through. Honestly, for me, the pain lasted all of 3 seconds, if that, for each piercing. I think what hurt most was putting the post on the stud and not the actual piercing! I would highly recommend coming to Lucky's and seeing Alycia for any piercing! I'm on in NoHo for a couple more weeks and ya never know, I just may be back to see her before I leave for one more piercing! read more

Lucky’s Tattoo & Piercing - Double helix, left ear - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Updated on 05/26/19..... Finally got my first tattoo, and had it done here by Connor. He tattooed my daughter's birthday in Roman numerals on my upper shoulder and it turned out BEAUTIFULLY. I've showed it off to any and everyone haha! Can't wait to come back for more tattoos! Came here twice back in 2016 to get my nose and belly button pierced and I loved both of them! Both piercings were done by Zach and he pierced them both quickly and they turned out perfect. I walked right in both times and waited....maybe ten minutes? Not even. I've been planning on going back there soon for more piercings and tattoos. Cant wait to finally get these ideas in motion!! (Pics are from 2016, nose was taken the day I got the piercing, belly was a week after. Closest pics I've got to when they were first done!) read more

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I just got my nose pierced here and they did such a great job. I highly recommend Andie, she is so sweet! And the piercings are fairly priced! I will def be coming back to get more piercings and possibly some tattoos. read more

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It had been 30 years since I got the first set of holes in my lobes, so I was a little nervous about getting the second set. Not to worry, the Lucky's staff set me at ease immediately. The shop is clean and the counter staff welcoming and helpful. I was able to find exactly the jewelry I wanted. Steph was my piercer and they were great! I felt well taken care of. They explained all the placement options but didn't pressure me into anything in particular. When I indicated I wanted something "classic" they placed it exactly how I wanted. The experience of being pierced was exactly as described, "just a big pinch", and it didn't even bleed. It was super convenient that I could buy the aftercare solution in-house, too. I truly appreciate the shop's COVID-19 protocols, I felt safe and like everyone there takes the pandemic seriously. And as an aside, the menstrual products in the bathroom are a wonderful touch - so thoughtful and welcoming. I plan to return next year for a third set in my lobes, and hopefully a tattoo at some point also. read more

Had a wonderful experience here, I came in for industrial unfortunately I don't have the right anatomy but two different piercers worked together to create something equally cool! I really appreciate piercers who are honest & don't try to do something they have doubts about. I also appreciate the thoroughness of the after care information, and how welcoming the staff were. Was the best piercing experience I've ever had, very welcoming & inclusive, chill & clean. I don't know a lot about piercings but the staff were clearly very knowledgeable and made sure I was very comfortable & explained everything to me. read more

Lucky’s Tattoo & Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

I brought my little redhead to get some cute little starter gages. Paid ahead of time only to be turned away for not being able to provide his birth certificate. They also refused to reschedule the appointment so I could keep my 50 deposit. So basically I got screwed out of 50 bucks. Terrible policy and very poor way to treat a paying customer. I had my IDs etc. so they knew where to find me if there was an issue. I will NEVER go back!!!!! read more

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Love love love this place!! COVID-19 protocols made me feel safe and protected.....staff was amazing and my bridge piercing experience was so awesome I'm planning on getting more and even more tattoos!! My new favorite piercing/tattoo parlor!! read more

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Overpriced as hell. For simple lobes you're looking at $180 with tip. They also set you up poorly by only using barrel backings for beginner studs, meaning you have to go back to get shorter backings 4 weeks after you get pierced or they'll heal at an angle. It costs $15 for service, and $10 per new backing they provide. It ends up being $215 total for two simple earlobe piercings. Would not recommend for those on a budget or with common sense. Otherwise lovely staff and good vibes, but incredibly overpriced. read more

Will definitely come back for more piercings! I had to change my appointment time and the staff were so friendly and accommodating! The person who did my piercings did an amazing job and also gave me great recommendations for future piercings! Lovely atmosphere - highly recommend! read more

Awesome service, beginning to end. Great communication and follow up as well. I highly recommend them!

I got my second holes and cartilage done here and it was a breeze! No infection, healed beautifully, super sweet staff, and the shop itself is SICK! Can't wait to get a tat here read more

Always SO friendly and the atmosphere feels very safe and welcoming, most tattoo artists are booked completely full which is not Lucky's fault, but it would be nice to know about the books being full without having to go on Instagram. Really attentive staff for piercings but I would go elsewhere for a more reasonably priced tattoo read more

I can't say enough about tattoo artist Trudie Kaiser, and how thoughtful, kind and outrageously talented she is. I went to her to design my first tattoo, and the results have been incredible, not only in aesthetics but in healing time, too. Trudie is so gentle and considerate - ensuring that I was extremely comfortable during the entire process (which on my forearm barely hurt!). I feel strongly that my tattoo is filled with her comforting energy and good vibes. I think anyone who can get an appointment with her is incredibly lucky - I know I feel so lucky, and am happy to think of her and my amazing experience when I look down at my arm. Thank you again, Trudie, and Lucky's! read more

Lucky’s Tattoo & Piercing - Amazing floral custom forearm tattoo by Trudie Kaiser at the King Street location in Noho! Can't recommend her enough! - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

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While searching for piercings shops near me, this shop came up multiple times. After checking out their website, I absolutely loved the way they approached all piercings and decided to book an appointment for a long awaited industrial piercing. I was surprised to see that I could choose almost any time I wanted, even the next day. I selected my appointment time a week in advance and was immediately sent a confirmation email and reminder to complete all necessary forms online. They sent me confirmation emails that the forms went through and three days in advance sent me a reminder email for my piercing. It was really great to receive all of these reminders and confirmations leading up to the appointment. When I arrived, I rang their bell and was let in by a wonderful woman who was excited to get me going. She was clearly very passionate about her work and I signed in, checked for filled forms, and selected my jewelry all in a matter of minutes. Then I was ushered upstairs to the piercing section, which was spacious and contained two beautiful couches for me to wait on. I was almost instantly greeted by my piercer, Alycia who talked me through the piercing process, did a little anatomy check to make sure an industrial was right for me, and went to go sterilize my jewelry. The piercing room itself was playing relaxing music and Alycia while finishing her set up, talked to me about my interests and hobbies, making me feel very comfortable and relaxed. She talked me through everything from start to finish and her time marking out the piercing. I had told her a few minutes earlier that I enjoyed slightly unique placements of piercings, and she suggested that we move the industrial slightly up so it would now be at an angle for a more unique piercing location. She marked it out clearly and after my approval we began piercing. Like before, she talked me through each step and was so supportive saying things like "you've got this" and "you're a trooper". It was honestly very little pain (even less than my double helix I had pierced elsewhere) and she was so kind and nurturing. The end result turned out even better than I ever could have imagined, I'm obsessed with the piercing and so far the healing process has been the easiest I've ever had. All in all the piercing from the time I entered the shop to the time I left took 40 minutes, everyone in the shop and the environment was so kind and welcoming, I was smiling and/or laughing pretty much the whole time. Checking out was quick and effective, Alycia came down with me while another associate checked me out. I was able to add gratuity to the card. Definitely my favorite piercing shop I've ever been to (and I've been to many). I struggle with anxiety during piercings or changes, even if I want them and can get lightheaded or panicky during or after a piercing but this is the first shop I felt comfortable from start to finish. If I am ever in the area again this is my go to shop! You guys are the best! read more

If I could give Lucky's 1.5 stars I would. Just, no. I went to Lucky's back in November to get my nose pierced. First off, the wait was extremely long for a weekday and Niki, who did my piercing, seemed to not really be too interested in answering any questions I had. My very first question was if I should pierce with a hoop or a stud and she insisted that it would be okay to pierce with a hoop. Since I've always wanted a hoop, I took her word for it & let her pierce me with one. HUGE MISTAKE LISTENING TO HER. After six weeks, I developed an irritation bump above my piercing and I went back to Lucky's (this time in Cambridge) to see what the problem was. There I saw Zach where he informed me that I should switch to a stud and do chamomile tea compresses and continue cleaning the site with saline spray as normal. Finally after 4 months to make sure the bump was completely down, I went back to Lucky's to get the hoop put back in. There, Heather did this for me and she was rude and rushed the whole thing. She was extremely rough and a week after I switched out, the bump returned. After consulting with another shop (Chameleon Tattoo & Body Piercing), I'm going to let it close and get re-pierced there. I am no longer going to Lucky's. Niki gave me false info and everything after that was such a hassle and could've been prevented. Do not waste your time with this shop. Absolutely not worth it read more

So much to say, so little time. I've been to Lucky's more times that I can count and each time my experience gets better. I've been pierced or tattooed (or both) at Lucky's every year since I was 18. I was in this past weekend for two new piercings as a birthday gift to myself and I think this visit has by far been my favorite. The staff is professional, welcoming, patient, and considerate. Walking into this shop is like visiting an old friend. I am elated to see that their COVID precautions have remained since the start of the pandemic. I have to give a special shout-out to Patrice who has helped me numerous times at the front counter. I am very socially anxious and working with her to pick out jewelry, set up appointments, or just sit and wait for my turn is a breeze. She's incredibly understanding and accommodating. Additionally, the individual artists and piercers I've worked with have been so engaging, kind, fun, and down to earth. Aftercare is always a breeze for me because I follow Lucky's simple aftercare instructions to a T and if I ever have an issue, I know I can call and seek additional support or go in to the shop to have something analyzed. When it comes to taking care of a new piercing or tattoo, remember it is YOUR responsibility to follow proper protocol. Additionally, you absolutely get what you pay for. Higher quality care, work, and jewelry calls for higher prices, rightfully so. I am a huge supporter of small and local business and, truthfully, will NEVER choose another shop - Lucky's is home. Right on, Lucky's. Thanks for existing. read more

Lucky’s Tattoo & Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

refused to serve us because we weren't heavily tatted - ridiculous and rude!!!! absolutely absurd

Alycia the piercer was kind, thorough, and precise. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend her! read more

Lucky’s Tattoo & Piercing - Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Northampton, Massachusetts

Quick caveat: I did not myself get inked here (yet), but I did accompany my friend while she got her first tattoo. She had an idea in mind, the timing was perfect, so we dropped into lucky's so we could see if she could get it done. Lucky for us (ha!) Patrick Macdonald was working that day. He instantly made my friend feel comfortable, telling her that her tattoo idea was a great design and helped her figure out size and color vs black ink. He was personable, professional and great company to sit with for a tattoo! read more

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Lucky's is a piercing and tattoo studio that has been part of Northampton's landscape for about a decade. We've both had work done at Lucky's (both piercing and stretching), and we bought our head wedding attendant a tattoo by Krystof as a post-wedding thank-you present (that experience was very positive to watch). Lucky's has really had the chance to shine since getting their own Main Street storefront. Long ago, Lucky's got its start in the basement of the now-gone Just Because, a sedate leathergoods (bags, belts) shop with a pickled, Southwestern, taxidermied feel. Lucky's moved into the expansive storefront next door, and the two-floor shop has ample room for the body modification and retail activities within it. Approaching the shop, you see windows full of tattoo flash. It makes a nice, permanent backdrop for other items on display. Inside is a huge, donut-shaped glass sales counter with many small retail items inside, like tons of piercing jewelry, and vanity contact lenses (to make your pupils red, or look like a wolf's eyes, etc). The recent diversity of piercing jewelry in the world is both a blessing and a curse, since that has resulted in some really nice quality out there...and some really crappy quality. Luckily, Lucky's cuts through a lot of the crap out there, and offers a good range of quality things to stick into your body's voluntary holes. They've got precious and semi-precious metals, and they've got surgical stainless steel; they've got horn, gems (and other stones), bone, glass, and various kinds of synthetic polymers. They've got wood. They've got cute things, things that dangle, things that plug, scary things, tough-looking things, and sparkly unicorn glitter things. They've got lots of things I'm forgetting, too. On the walls, they've got shoes and clothes that are suitable for wear by subculture intersections of punk, goth, raver, anarchist, GLBT, tattoo, BDSM pinup, rockabilly, and retroclub folks, not to mention other generally weird freaky people like us. But you don't have to come from any particular walk of life to be welcomed there. It's a college town; it takes all kinds. There are a few home goods, and some handbags, and a couple of goth dolls on the second floor (where there is more tattoo flash and where they used to keep all the shoes). Near the front door is a display of stripey, skull-or-pinup-adorned mittens and hats, to help your various industrial piercings and captive bead rings stay warm enough through the New England winter that they don't freeze your holes off. There is no longer an air of holier-than-thou pretension in Lucky's. There's no epic battle to out-hardcore the clientele, or vice-versa. The best time to experience this breath of fresh air is when you're in the piercing chair. The most recent trip we took to Lucky's was for a reverse-PA stretch (translation: swapping smaller metal in the pants for larger metal in the pants), and because of some scar tissue, this isn't the most pleasant stretch to actuate, as a piercer or piercee. However, Zack, one of the most veteran of all of Lucky's piercers, did the job patiently, and deftly, offering encouragement and expert handwork. It took a few tries for my beloved to accept the jewelry, yet Zack didn't even blink an eye. He took his time and that made a huge difference, leading to the success of the stretch. He did suggest that I was taking the wrong approach while cheering on my beloved (by saying, "you don't have to do this," which means that I was reassuring my beloved that my beloved was in charge of the experience, and only had to continue if the desire was there). I didn't like that, because this is the first time we've ever met Zack, which would make it hard for him to know what works for us ("you don't have to do this" is exactly what my beloved needed to hear in that moment). All in all, our experience with Zack was a very positive one. He is confident, skilled, and professional, and his compassion and lack of cynicism in the face of voluntary suffering was much-appreciated. If you're looking for a clean, well-lit piercing/tattoo shop with a lovely and attractive selection of body jewelry and lifestyle doodads, excellent OSHA/CDC standards, and a pleasant, skilled staff, you'll do well at Lucky's. read more

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I'll first start off by saying the very first time I stepped into Luckys was back when I was just starting middle school. I am now a freshman in college. Throughout the years I've had nothing but amazing experiences. I have been pierced by Zach, Alycia, Andie:)!!, and Lars:)!!. Zach was the first one to pierce my nostril back in middle school. However I did have to take it out for summer camp and never got around to re-piercing it until years later. I do not believe Nicki works there anymore, but if I ever had a bead pop out, she'd always fix it, and I've never had a bead pop out after she'd fix it. Alycia did some of my cartilage piercings, and they turned out wonderful. Andie and Lars are my absolute favorites. I have seeing Andie for months on end now. And she's turned my ears into an absolute Masterpieces. She is very skilled at design and placement. Lars took their time with me and treated me like an absolute queen, reminding me it was okay to back out of my piercing, and that they didn't want to pressure me into it. I eventually got the piercings done after I asked for a song request which they were more than willing to do for me. I love everyone at Lucky's included the counter staff, who are very wonderful and incredibly funny people. read more

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they take exceptional covid precautions from the moment you walk in to the moment you leave. staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. i got my high nostrils pierced by andie, i've had several piercings done by her in the past and she has always made me feel very comfortable and safe. read more

amazing place to go for any of your piercing or tattoo needs. would highly recommend coming here. the staff is so welcoming, and also they are very professional. i have only had lindsay do my piercing and change my septum ring and she was very professional and talked me through the whole process. i love this place and it has to be my favorite piercing/ tattoo shop i've ever been to. if i could rate it higher i would!! read more

I got my eyebrows microbladed yesterday with Alicia She was friendly, knowledgable and lovely. I was nervous since I wasn't sure what to expect// never had any type of tattoo or the like- but- she made everything wonderful I would recommend her to anyone looking for that service The place itself is really cute- clean- modern- fun. The reception person was nice too. Overall great experience so I wanted to give a them a good review. read more