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New Tribe Tattoo + Piercing

4.2 (234 reviews)
ModerateTattoo, Piercing, Jewelry
Open 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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Have been getting tattooed here for over 10 years and have an amazing experience every time. Danika did my last tattoo and it is amazing. She was so professional and sweet and overall an amazing artist! Can't wait to come back

McLovin M.

Got my first tattoo ever yesterday. Was crazy impressed. Looks fantastic. If you're getting a tattoo go with Faith. Super friendly, very skilled. 10/10 experience

Gabrielle W.

Overall, Excellent. The check in was smooth, front desk girl was super nice and personable. Nate was our artist and he was super nice, understanding, and a great artist of course! we walked in on a Monday around noon and waited about 1 hr before getting tatted. Price is solid for the work that you receive. I'm not sure if the shop had a minimum, however i'd expect to pay at least 140 CAD. I would recommend this shop & come back whenever I'm in Toronto.

Mandi D.

First time going to New Tribe Tattoo + Piercing! I give my tattoo and service 5/5. The Guest tattoo artist Jeannie did a very good job with my tattoo, and she was very friendly and reassuring. I would definitely come back to get any tattoos done in the future! The place is very clean and the staff were also approachable as well. They would answer all your questions or concerns you may have.

Jessica R.

Stopped in for some tattoos on a whim while on mine and my husband's "mini-moon." Glad we got them done here because it was clean and everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our tattoo artist was awesome (I wish I remembered his name) and the tattoos are healing nicely. The lines were very clean and they took less than 5 minutes each. The prices here are pretty steep (I have no idea if they are comparable to other Toronto tattoo studios) compared to tattoos in the US but was happy it was done well.

So here's how red and angry the piercings were 6 months after getting pierced when I finally took them out.

I initially had good things to say about this shop. The person who pierced me is nice and I think they mean well. However, after my initial piercing experience, everything went sideways. My healing process was atrocious for a few reasons. One, because New Tribe gave me surgical steel earrings (which can contain nickel and is not good enough quality metal for some people) when I told them I required titanium to accommodate my sensitive ears. Two, they also placed my piercings too close to my cartilage. This caused the backings to dig into the rounded part of my ears that you'd put a conch piercing through. I would attach photos but I don't want to trigger anyone with the blood and whatnot. There were times when the backings of my piercings would be swallowed into my ear due to improper placement and swelling. Further, they pierced me with short bars which did not allow the piercings to swell properly or drain fluid very well. I did go back 6 weeks into healing and the piercer switched my jewelry for titanium after advising that they thought I was having an allergic reaction to the metal. They wouldn't lengthen the bars like I asked, which just continued to impede the healing process. I tried to get these to heal for 6 months. I was in pain that entire time, when lobe piercings usually stop hurting after a few weeks. Ultimately, I took them out after consulting with an accredited piercer who agreed the placement was off. I brought my concerns to New Tribe recently, and I was honestly shocked by their response. Even after I attached photos that clearly show the placement being off, the backings digging in and causing problems that should not have been an issue, they said "We can guarantee our skills and execution". Despite the evidence I sent through photos and a detailed email, they would not give me my money back or offer any kind of acknowledgment, they just doubled down that they were right and can do no wrong. I don't know why I thought they'd be understanding, no one seems to like to admit when they've made a mistake even when there's proof of it. Overall, I'm really disappointed with the end results here. I spent a bunch of money at New Tribe for 6 months of pain and suffering, only to not be able to keep the piercings at the end of the day. These were lobe piercings, very straightforward. I have my first lobes done and they healed with no issues whatsoever. Except for my interactions with the piercer who is very nice and I'm sure did their best, pretty much everything about this experience with New Tribe sucked. It caused me 6 months of stress and frustration. I don't think my correspondence with New Tribe did anything to incentivise them to improve their services or customer service, so maybe this review will help others make informed choices.

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Khandi W.

I got my first tattoo here yesterday, and it was an amazing experience. From the time I walked in to the time I left, I felt appreciated and welcomed. I came for a walk-in tattoo just after they opened and I left about 30 minutes later, the whole experience was super fast but I didn't feel like my artwork was rushed in anyway. Leah did my tattoo, she did an amazing job and was very gentle and was super quick. I am in love with my new tattoo. I will definitely be coming back to get more tattoos.

I love the font! Keeping the symbol an outline compliments the font. Amazing job.
Stephanie M.

Back in June I did a walk-in for a quote and an hour later came out with the tattoo I envisioned thanks to Mark. He initially didn't seem to like how I wanted it laid out but once it was done he seemed cool with it. His font work is fantastic. I got a custom medic alert tattoo. I have had sooo many people comment on it. I tell everyone: Mark at New Tribe did it. I did go back for a little touch-up on two letters that just needed a little more thickness. I'm so happy with this tattoo. I received an email saying the six month period was approaching and thanking me for my business and offering me $20 off my next tattoo if done by the end of December. Online I booked a consultation with Mark and added some photos for reference along with my written request. I received an email letting me know of the booking but I didn't get it until the morning of, so quick turn around response. I rescheduled and saw Mark. I appreciate his honesty and insight about the tattoo and that what I was looking for this time is not his forte. He referred me to Veronica and showed me some pics of her work which is the style I was looking for. I booked an appointment to meet her via Mark and to discuss my vision. Veronica is lovely. She took the time to hear me and my vision, we looked at pics for reference and she drew an outline of the concept. I went back a few days later and it was done. She said: give it a few weeks to heal and to come back. I asked if I could have touch-ups if need be and she said yes. It's almost finished healing and looks great. She can literally translate a water colour painting onto your flesh. She's a very talented artist. We had a lovely chat while we were together as well.

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Thanks Mark at New Tribe. Healed in 4 days . Remarkably no scabbing, no shiny skin.... same as with the face tattoo you did previously.

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Amazing, so happy to hear this. Thanks and hope to see you again!

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Hi,I've gotten three tattoos with Mark at new tribe and it's been a great experience

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Thanks so much George! Great to see you again…enjoy your new work

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Fae was patient and kind with my 5 year old daughter's ear piercing. I have recommended to several friends already.

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I have been tattoo here multiple times and their work has always been spotless and exactly what I asked for

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Thanks Chris! So glad you had such a great experience with us

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Not impressed by their customer service, rude and no response and stopped answering our questions

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So glad to see you again…enjoy your work and stay safe!

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Thanks Natalie! So happy you enjoyed....hope to see you again.

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Review Highlights - New Tribe Tattoo + Piercing

I got pierced by Shayne who was super nice and informative about the piercing and aftercare.

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