I got two conch piercings here a few months ago; originally I had planned on getting one conch piercing per ear, but my piercer, Lars, recommended against it, and was very accommodating to how I wanted to proceed. I was also recommended against piercing with hoops by the people working in the jewelry cases, for which I am also grateful for. Overall, the piercing was a very pleasant experience. Everyone was so nice and patient, which put me at ease as I was very nervous. I cannot recommend Lars enough; they were very kind with me read more

Came here for a tattoo appointment with Hannah and had a wonderful time! I absolutely love my new piece--she gave me two options for the design and scaled it down slightly to fit my arm better which I really appreciated. Note that if you're there for a tattoo appointment (not a piercing appointment) the tattoo doors are two doors down from the main shop! I was tattooed for about 2 hours and was able to keep headphones in during the session. Shop was clean and everyone working there was friendly and welcoming. I will most definitely return for more tattoos and piercings. Highly recommend Hannah's work as well! The one thing I will say is I do wish I was sent home with a bandage wrap (such as tegaderm or saniderm) instead of a traditional healing wrap with plastic wrap, but I understand each artist is different. Not a deal breaker for me at all just a skincare/method preference! read more

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Clifton was the absolute best piercer! It was my first and I was nervous and he was so amazing walking me through every step and answering all my questions. read more

This was my first time getting a piercing (basic lobe) so maybe I'm just unfamiliar with this world, but I would have appreciated a lot more transparency on the pricing before my appointment. On their website, they list a $70 piercing deposit and note that the jewelry is sold separately, so looking at the titanium jewelry on their website, I assumed it would be somewhere in the $25-40 range. Going in, the first option shown to me was $110 per piece. And then when I asked to see any cheaper options I was shown a $85/$90, and overall their pieces seemed to range from $80-120 per piece. In the end, I chose a $90/earring of which I didn't even know the material until seeing it written down in my aftercare notes. Maybe because I'm a piercing newbie, I was also unaware that backings were sold separately $22/backing which is something I would've preferred to know beforehand. The customer service was pretty good overall, but I was just caught off guard with the price. read more

This is such a great tattoo establishment. We booked Gabby P about two months in advance of our trip to Boston and were not disappointed. She has an amazing vibe, does excellent work and delivered the final product exactly how we wanted it. She is extremely detailed, super personable and ensured all of our tattoo needs were met with the utmost professionalism. If you are visiting or even from the Boston area, Lucky's is located in Cambridge just a short drive across a bridge and past MIT. It's definitely worth the experience and even price! Cheers! read more

I had originally scheduled an appointment on a certain day and they canceled which was fine. But when I arrived at the next appointment that they had scheduled with me. They canceled unexpectedly again and lied to me saying they had tried to reach me when they did not. It was irritating and unprofessional in my opinion. read more

i got a naval piercing a little over a month ago at Lucky's in Northampton, and since i live closer to Boston, i was happy they had a sister store if i needed any help during the year long healing process. i've been having some slight issues with my new piercing and wanted a piercer to check it out. i called Lucky's early on Sunday and the woman i spoke to didn't say her name. i asked if i could walk in to have someone check it out or if i needed to make an appointment. she told me they were booked for the day, and they had no time to look at it even though i was worried it was going to fall out or have significant blood loss, she told me to make a next day appointment for a jewelry change online. when i went on their site the jewelry change appointment was $15. i thought it was ridiculous they were not available and they wanted me to pay upfront to look at my piercing and potentially remove it, from a place that is supposed to be their sister salon. i ended up making an appointment elsewhere which was much easier to set up than here, and it turned out i needed a disc replaced with a ball to stop cutting into me during the day to stop bleeding and prevent infection. i have no problem with paying for a service of course, but when someone is concerned about infection or medical care, and they were so nonchalant about it, "not my problem" attitude, it is clear they're thinking about one thing and it's not you, the client. it seems both locations act very busy; when i first got the piercing along with a friend, we tried to walk-in to Lucky's in Northampton and they said they were too busy but could make a next day appointment. they didn't look very busy. they have good quality jewelry but their customer service at both locations feels like you're bothering or inconveniencing them, and i'm happy i went elsewhere to fix my piercing. read more

Clean establishment. Staff are professional and upbeat. The are located right on Massachusetts Avenue in Central Square.

The person who actually changed my piercing was great but the front desk employees are extremely condescending and have poor communication

I have recently had a forearm tattoo done by Spencer at Lucky's Tattoo in Cambridge. I am completely satisfied with this experience and would recommend Spencer and Lucky's to anyone! Prior to beginning the work, Spencer took the time to thoroughly familiarize himself with all aspects of the design that I submitted. He inquired about details and presented me with printouts of my design in several sizes for me to examine and finally choose. His set up was immaculately clean, and he took appropriate steps to ensure sterility during and after the procedure. His attention to detail was impeccable. He is clearly passionate about tattooing and takes great pride in his work. (I also found the sketches of his Japanese style tattoo images posted on the wall to be very beautiful.) Booking my appointment on-line was easy and I was provided with clear instructions both for preparation and for post-tattooing care. Spencer and everyone at Lucky's were simultaneously both professional and friendly. The cost of this excellent work was very reasonable, and I'm delighted with the outcome. Spencer and Lucky's have earned my enthusiastic recommendations! read more

Bad vibes from the staff. We had an appointment for a piercing. We were 4 minutes late to the appointment and the piercer said we better hurry up and pick our jewelry within 5 minutes... Really?? He then proceeds to tell us about the note on their website that states they can cancel appointments if you're 10 minutes late. We weren't 10 minutes late... Don't spend your money here unless you appreciate bad attitudes and bad vibes... read more

Hadn't been pierced in over a decade, so I was a bit nervous getting my septum pierced. Nic was very helpful in all communication around my appointment and with picking out jewelry. The space is bright, peaceful and well designed. Lars was my piercer and explained each step of the process- greatly reducing my anxiety. It was clear that not only are they very competent in the profession, but that they take great care with each person they pierce. Far and away the best piercing experience I've ever had. Can't recommend highly enough! read more

pretty nice and easy service, the only thing I wasn't too happy about was that I wasn't able to record my piercing being done which I found a bit werid because I have been able to record all of the other piercings. They were chill a little standoff ish but besides that its chill. read more

Although I did not get a piercing myself, I went with a friend to her appointment and felt that the services provided were wonderful! My friend had made an appointment online. Since piercings are a pretty big deal I like how the staff double checked the type/location of piercing multiple times. I appreciated how serious they took the sanitary precautions - sanitizing surfaces regularly (you could smell the alcohol haha), enforcing masks, wearing gloves, etc. After checking in and deciding on the earring/stud, my friend was called in pretty promptly, and I was able to accompany her. The staff was super friendly and helpful. He was super clear about what the process was like and instructions on how to clean/maintain the piercing. Loved how the staff talked my friend through everything he was doing. The piercing was done very efficiently but didn't feel rushed at all. Lucky's seems like a place I'd want to get my piercing done and you also get a $10 off if you check in! read more

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I had the best experience getting pierced by Clinton Lake. He was gentle , calm, and made me feel so at ease. this was my first non-ear piercing and I could not have asked for a better professional. I will definitely go back based on this experience! Additionally, I found the shop to be beautiful and clean. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. I am very pleased and absolutely recommend Lucky's! read more

Went in for some help with a piercing that my kid has. Nothing urgent. We had been to a few places who had turned us away for not having an appointment. We got to Lucky's and we got asked if we had an appointment. We said no and expected to be turned away like everywhere else. But the amazing person who greeted us asked a simple question "what do you need? Maybe we can help." What a difference in attitude. We explained what we needed and the person said no problem. They had a few minutes. Explained the paperwork we needed to do and as soon it was done, they took my kid to fix the piercing. Unbelievably nice, helpful, and gracious. I'm sorry I didn't get their name, but if anyone from there is reading it was around 12 on Monday, February 19. The individual was female presenting, bridge piercing, great ink under the collarbone of a castle, and was using a men's tie as a scarf. Such a lovely person. Everyone else we interacted with there seemed nice and had the same sort of community oriented attitude. The space was clean, spacious, well lit, and everything seemed to be well run. Grateful to a spot that wanted to help. read more

Lars is a delight. I felt so comfortable with them and had an outstanding piercing experience with a lobe and a conch piercings and a jewelry switch on a tricky forward helix piercing. The front desk staff were also lovely and helped me pick out jewelry I love from the well curated selection. We are lucky to have such a great shop in the Boston metro region. Don't hate me 'cus I'm punny. :P read more

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing - Two new piercings with great placement (conch and second lobe) - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've worked with Caleb Colpitts twice now and I've had nothing but stellar experiences with him. So so talented! My loose descriptions of my end goal always end up even more spectacular than i could have imagined. read more

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing - full side tattoo by Caleb Colpitts - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I as someone with 12 piercings, I often get asked for recommendations for piercing studios. And I always, without fail, tell them, "GO TO LUCKY'S!!!" This is truly THE BEST place on the North Shore to get pierced, hands down. All of the piercers are APP certified or working towards their certification, and are all incredibly skilled piercers. I've had appointments with Madison, Clinton, Mimi, and Lars and they're all truly fantastic piercers. Plus the front staff is always super helpful, and the studio is always clean. Plus this is an LGBTQ-friendly studio! They carry a lot of the top brands for high-quality body jewelry while supporting smaller jewelers/goldsmiths as well. I truly can't say enough about how fantastic this shop is. read more

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My friend and I walked to this week to browse. They had a large selection of high quality jewelry, and the staff was helpful and patient with jewelry options and sizing. read more

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've gotten piercings at 3 other places and Lucky's was by far the best experience I've had. I made a shopping appointment to check out the rings and whoever was there at the time was super patient and helpful. I have a hard time making decisions and they never once made me feel rushed. I then came back in yesterday to get my daith pierced. Clinton took a look at my ear and honestly and professionally explained that he wouldn't recommend it given my anatomy, though he'd do it if I wanted. Based on his input, Clinton and Tara curated a gorgeous piece for my flat and upper conch instead. They expertly turned a disappointing moment into something far more exciting and beautiful than I could have imagined. THANK YOU! read more

I always wanted a nostril piercing. I decided to bite the bullet and get one. I could not have had a more positive experience. The front staff were very organized and I was checked in and out promptly. The jewelry specialist took their time to explain the metals used in the piercings and helped me select the best piercing jewelry that met my needs (highly sensitive skin) and the aesthetic I wanted (small CZ stud). I was even shown how the piercing would look like on a nostril model. Madison took to heart that I am nervous around needles and did everything possible to make me feel comfortable. She guided me through the steps of the procedure and she took the time to answer my questions in a very thoughtful manner. She was quick and efficient, and as a result, I ended up with a beautiful piercing. You will not regret coming here! read more

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Let me start off by saying I have been pierced many times. My first mistake was going to a new place when I should've gone to the place I know does a great job. (Piercing emporium in Worcester is better in every sense). My boyfriend and I had been wanting to get our septum's pierced for a while. I got pregnant and I made him wait for me to do it together. The time was finally here and we were so excited! We had dinner plans in the city which is why I looked for a new place to get pierced. We walked in and the shop is beautiful, I'll give them that. And it's the only appealing part of this place. The staff working the front desk were so rude. We felt rushed picking the jewelry. They didn't smile. They seem bothered by any questions we had. Lacked people skills. I would've had a better time talking to a cardboard box. Whatever. We picked the jewelry and then took a seat. My boyfriend's piercer, Robbi, came out and called for him. I went with him. We tried talking to her, making conversation with her, making some jokes to ease our nerves. She seemed so annoyed any time we spoke or asked questions. The personality of a bitchy limp noodle. At least his piercing process went smooth. My piercer, who I will not name because he was actually SO SWEET, came to get me. While he was piercing me, he had a hard time getting it through. He pushed through and I could feel something was not right. When I sat up he says the needle got out of place and he had to pull it out and re pierce it. He was shaking and looked nervous. I should've just taken the L and left. But no. I let him redo it. It never healed properly and I ended up taking it out and letting it close. A waste of money. I wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy. Absolutely sucked. I'm giving 1 star ONLY because I can't leave a negative. Absolute trash. read more

Can't even begin to express how much I loved getting pierced by Lars. It wasn't my first time at luckys (I've gotten a few piercings and tattoos) but it was hands down the best piercing experience I've had out of my now 15 piercings! They made me feel so comfortable and confident in them and it paid off because my nose piercing I have never been crazy about is one of my favorites! read more

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Amazing service! Heather did my double nose piercing and absolutely crushed it. The whole atmosphere from beginning to end was wonderful. Be sure to read the policy and arrive 15 mins before hand so you can look at jewelry and sign forms. It's a busy place so respect the artists time! read more

I feel like I should start a Lucky's BINGO card of artists. I've now been tattooed by Caleb as well! (Making that Caitlin, Pat, and Caleb who I've been tattooed by in the Cambridge location). Lucky's is my go-to recommendation for tattoos! I always leave the shop so happy with my experience. As always they are inclusive, kind, attentive, and helpful. It's the kind of shop where you feel comfortable (not intimated!). Now on to rave about Caleb specifically! I am floored by how creative and talented he is. To start, he really did an amazing job interpreting my reference images into his own style. When we started the appointment he had his drawings laid out and we could immediately get down to playing with placement and size. He was very chill and didn't make me feel guilty or silly about moving it and shifting the design. He makes the process feel very collaborative. While laying out the design I also discussed the future add-on I hoped to do with the tattoo. He was very helpful in giving feedback about how the placement would help for adding on in the future. During the process he was attentive, easy to talk to, and informative. The tattoo we did was my largest and longest appointment to date so it was nice to have him explain what was going on, what was coming next, and how much longer. I'll say maybe the best part of my appointment was when we realized we'd be finishing my tattoo earlier than expected. Caleb mentioned he could do the add-on we had discussed when figuring out the placement. I gave him a quick reference photo, we chatted about price, and went for it! I was a teeny bit nervous of how it'd turn out with him having zero prep ahead of time for this new part but *wow*. He is very talented and really blew my expectations out of the water. I left our appointment with a gorgeous badass piece that is unlike anything I've seen on anyone else! So very excited to hopefully work with Caleb in the future! read more

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing - Left: Caitlin Top Right: Caleb Bottom Right: Pat - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

We love Gabby! She was so patient and accommodating to my needs for my first ever tattoo! I highly recommend this place they will take care of you !! read more

I got my septum pierced by Madison back in August of 2022, and it was overall a great experience! First, the front desk folks answered all of my questions and helped me shop for jewelry. Then, the piercing itself was quick and painless, and I felt like Madison explained exactly what was going to happen and made sure I felt comfortable along the way. Fast forward to January, and I wanted to switch out the piercing for a retainer for an event, but I couldn't get the ball off so I made another appointment. I unfortunately can't remember the name of the person my appointment was with, but they were fantastic too. The folks at the front desk informed me that if they widened the jewelry, I would be able to flip it up without needing to take it out, so I opted for that option. Again, the piercer was fast, friendly and super nice! Unfortunately, after widening the jewelry, I noticed that it was hanging perpetually a little bit crooked, so I emailed the shop asking what kind of appointment I should make (I LOVE the online booking system, but there wasn't an option that was clearly for adjusting an existing piercing). The owner replied and told me how to book and gave me a coupon code so that it wouldn't charge me for the visit. My appointment with Lars was great! They took the time to made extra sure that it hung straight and that I was happy with it. All in all, three wonderful experiences. Sometimes tattoo/piercing shops can feel a bit intimidating, but Lucky's is incredibly friendly, inclusive, and welcoming! read more

I came here for a nose piercing. Making reservations was super easy through their website. They are very busy and I was able to get an appointment a month in advance. They do require you to put down a non refundable deposit. One downside is that you can't view (or maybe I wasn't able to find this) the jewellery or their prices (as that's the expensive portion of your piercing). On the day of, the doors are locked and you can ring the bell for someone to get you. You're only allowed in if you have an appointment, which I felt made me feel very safe. It also limited the number of people inside. Once in and checked in, someone helped me pick my jewelry- they were all very nice and patient. Lars did my piercing and they were very nice, friendly and walked me through the whole process and after care. Very informative and made me feel safe during the piercing. They even offered me a tissue for the post-pierce tears. I will definitely be back for any future piercings and/or tats here! Amazing staff! read more

Pretty rude vibes from the staff, very unwilling to accommodate changes in ppl being late to appointments, Boston is a busy ass city with ppl using transportation to get places, and they refuse to accommodate that in a timely manner. Wait times are excessive and very long, I can't sit around all day for hours on end just for you to show me how to change my own piercings, which takes 5 mins tops. Very disappointing..... read more

I decided to get my nose pierced, and chose Lucky's because they had great reviews and a convenient location and hours. I was not disappointed! They are very professional and kind, and the store is very clean and professional. They also have a really nice selection of jewelry you can choose from! I was expecting just very basic "starter" jewelry, but they have lots of pretty shapes and stones! I chose a little diamond and I love it. The piercer I got was also awesome. It had not occurred to me to think about exactly where I wanted the piercing, so I just went with what he suggested. It's perfect! I am very happy with it and have gotten lots of compliments. read more

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I got pierced by Clinton and had the absolute best experience! Not only do that have a stunning jewelry selection, but their prices are very fair and they were very transparent about everything. Clinton was amazing, very attentive to detail, making sure I felt comfortable every step of the way. I LOVE my new piercings, and I am so happy I choose this shop to get them done at! read more

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing - Two new flat piercings! - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

First off, THANK YOU PATRICK TIERNEY I am so in love with my new piece!!! Parlor was very clean, everyone was really nice and accommodating. Everyone had on masks & there was hand sanitizer. I honestly felt safer getting my tattoo here than I did when I went out to eat for my birthday lol. Made me feel really comfortable and even though they mentioned they were down a staff member, they still handled everything with ease! I went to Lucky's specifically for Patrick Tierney, he is my sisters tattoo artist and I needed one for myself after seeing how good the work was. He's amazing, hands down my favorite tattoo yet! He cares about his work and put it a lot of effort, we even went over our planned time because that's how thorough he is. I told him like 4 words and he drew up an absolute masterpiece. It was a little too big for my arm while I was there so we resized it and it fit perfectly. Be vocal about what you want if you need to change something, he was very accommodating and wants to make sure you're happy! I already can't wait for my next one :) 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 have very satisfied with my nose replacement and the experience. Now, I might want a tattoo! Thank you for truly modeling inclusive behaviors. read more

I got a tattoo from Spencer G. in November 2023. It was an amazing experience. I had emailed pics of my dogs to them before my appointment, and Spencer had a design ready when I got there. He was super easy to work with and made the changes I wanted to the design quickly. I was very nervous for the actual tattooing portion because my pain tolerance is non-existent, but Spencer was easy to talk to and kept me distracted enough so I wouldn't focus on the pain. I had to ask for a break during the tattooing because the pain getting a bit much, and he didn't make me feel bad about it. Overall, thoroughly enjoyed my experience there, and would definitely recommend Spencer! read more

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Went here for a septum piercing. As I've never had any piercings or tattoos before, I was very scared but Lars handled it perfectly. They ask for pronouns and the whole place is extremely welcoming. It is so clean and covid safe, I had no worries. Septum went so quick with minimal pain, just a sharp little tap. Very very very happy with my experience and I'd definitely go through the trouble of coming to Boston (I am from Maine) again! read more

Lucky's Tattoo and Piercing - Freshly pierced septum (slightly crooked just for now) - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Booked an appointment, paid my deposit and by my fault was 7 minutes late. Tourist - sue me. Should have called. Didn't. But my piercer "greeted" me by calling out my tardiness and said, "well since you're already 10 minutes into your appointment, you'll have to sign the waiver and pick your jewelry out in 5 minutes..." I have no intention on being rushed through my process. Not to mention, with the exception of one couple in the shop, your shop was empty...I digress. My husband said, "If it's too much of an inconvenience we can leave," to which your piercer replied, "at the bottom of our website, you'll see the memo that says we have the right to cancel your appointment if you are 10 minutes late." I responded by holding up my phone and showing him the time, "it's 8 after so fortunately we don't have to worry about that, a little grace and kindness goes a long way." At that he found his voice and retaliated that he didn't like my attitude and would be refusing to pierce me today. Let me just say as a highly anxious person, I already was uncomfortable having this person with a chip on his shoulder come near me with a needle. I've spent all of 10 hours in this city at this point, and for a first experience that was dreadful. I was recommended Lucky's by several friends and was so excited to take it all in. I hope this rude person feels mighty and powerful with their refusal to pierce my nose. Congratulations buddy - you have found your voice AND lost the company you represent money for the day!! You should be proud. I'm sure you've come a long way since childhood. My tardiness does not give you permission to be rude and unkind. read more

I had my 5 yr old daughter's ears pierced here and they were fantastic and professional, and were super respectful. A few months later it seemed she had some really bad irritation/allergic reaction from an earring we put in ourselves which I could not remove bc of swelling and pain. I emailed them and they were incredibly responsive, asked for pics via email to check if she had an infection and needed to see a doctor, worked with my schedule to find a time to see her just a couple days later, and despite her ear being painful they were able to quickly get out the problematic earring and place a new surgical grade post without her shedding a single tear. I will be a repeat customer for sure. read more

I was told by many friends that this was the only place to consider for my daughter's earlobe piercings. The space was warm and welcoming.. and so was every single person we encountered while we were there. Robbi was so patient and kind and put my daughter (and me) quickly at ease. They were so careful and professional while also being so funny and engaging. Absolutely perfect experience from start to finish. read more

I've gotten four piercings here and have had wonderful experiences. I'm not particularly afraid of being pierced but the staff is very relaxing none the less. My nostril piercing was the quickest piercing i've ever gotten. With no step of cleanliness or care missed. Thanks Heather! I had my lobes (3) pierced with Clinton, and it went just as smoothly. (Thanks Clinton!) Really cannot argue with the pricing either! I'm not much of a gold wearer so I haven't had the pleasure of trying out their gold jewelry but the styles are pretty! read more