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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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    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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    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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    My experience with Chronic on Gerrard St. was nothing short of amazing from start to finish. I…read morefinally made up my mind on getting my very first piece. I sent an email to follow up on a promotional email I received and got a response the next day. We went over my idea from February 14-22nd. I received a confirmation call and email once the deposit was received. Day of: I was greeted right away at the front desk by an associate. Filled out necessary forms and waited for my artist Maggie. The setup is absolutely spotless. I waited at a client table and enjoyed the WiFi and ditties by Beyoncé's Husband. The work: Maggie was friendly and thorough. We went over the font and size for my design. We did a quadruple check before the stencil was applied. Maggie's station has adorable cartoon designs and is neatly organized. She worked confidently and carefully to ensure my piece was created to perfection. As a first-timer I chose placement on the inside of the wrist. I thought it was going to be more painful than it turned out to be. It felt like being lightly sliced by an X-acto knife. I know that sounds horrible but trust me - it felt more like light scratching on the skin. Not too deep and wasn't excruciating. If you've been scratched by a cat you've experienced more pain. But again - placement is everything. The inside of the wrist has more tissue than the ankle, for example. I was sent home with great aftercare instructions. I also purchased a small tube of aftercare lotion. I can't say I'll continue the process to a full sleeve (I can't do that pain, y'all) but I can see myself adding to my current artwork to complete it. I am so happy with my piece. Maggie is an amazing artist and I'm so glad I selected her.

    I did my cover up tattoo there, and right after I informed the person (Michelle) who did my tattoo,…read moreit looks crooked and she was in denial and tried to keep me away till the skin heals completely. During the healing time I tried to ask her for solutions but she was reading all texts messages without a single reply. So I contacted their customer care which was even worse - without acknowledgement what my issue was their only concern was not to recover the damage with has been done (Not financially nor professionally-) They did not accept to have an in person session with me to come to a result. Couple of emails and the case has been dismissed by a manager named Brittany! My recommendation is to not be tricked by their name and also the pictures artists post on their IG. With the experience I had - this person was a disappointment . Crooked lines and also my old tattoo is showing under the cover up. Chronic ink is just a Name with 0 customer care.

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    I went on a really snowy and cold day so there was very few people there and I didn't have to wait…read moreat all. I give this a 4 star instead of 5 because like the other reviews said the guy at the reception is rude and literally doesn't care about anything. I called to see if the store is open and he sarcastically says that he's there on his day off to pick up the phone and when I got my industrial pierced and asked for some tissue for my bleeding ears he didn't even look up when I asked him until I had to ask him AGAIN than he told me to ask the lady who pierced my ear. It was a SUPER quick in and out process. The whole thin probably took 5 min. The lady was much nicer and gave me a self care sheet after I was done. No infection here. Prices are also great on Saturday's.

    Never ever ever go to reactive ink for piercings, unless you want 2 months of brutal infections…read more I've been a customer at this location several times (4 times prior) through-out the years (due to being too broke to afford better places to get piercings done) and I've had the last straw. The quality of this shop has seemed to have dropped. This January I got a snug done at reactive ink and got a infection 1 week later... that i've been battling for 2 months. I've been to 2 different doctors and been on 3 different antibiotics. Yes snugs are notoriously hard piercings to heal, but I was told by 2 different piecers that this was abnormal. Here's the kicker, I was told that the infection was likely due to the piercer's experience / most importantly the jewelry's material. I was informed I was given too wide of a bar for the area, that the material used was cheap/ a hazard for new piercings. I have to say in the end I should of avoided reactive ink from the get go. I would love to ask for a refund, as this is a disgusting thing to do to any other human being. So let this be a warning to all broke students, just pay more at a better shop and to avoid the months of pain (& eventually the removal of the piercing in question). WARNING: ATTACHED ARE PHOTOS OF WHAT I'VE GONE THROUGH.

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    I went in for a walk-in tattoo last weekend - simple block letters, black outline filled with dark…read moregreen like the letters on a hockey jersey the artist (blackmarsink) was shown a picture of. First the artist took out a spring green - almost neon - that looked nothing like the picture. I pointed this out and he got annoyed by went all over the shop finding a correct looking green - it seems the first one was only being used because it was the only green ink he had at his station. Shading was added that I never asked for and overall when the tattoo was 'done' I was incredibly unhappy with it - the lines were wonky, parts looked unfinished and the shading was too heavy. This was particularly upsetting as this was a memorial tattoo for my brother who passed away in October and the tattoo is on a highly visible part of my body. I tried to describe to the artist how I would want it fixed and he didn't seem to be willing to listen - keeping insisting he could fix it with more shading and white ink. He also pulled up his instagram to show me his other work when I said I didn't like it insisting 'he does great tattoos' and 'as fourteen years in the business' which came across incredible unprofessional and very not understanding g of me hating the current tattoo he was working on. I asked if there was another artist available to finish the tattoo as I was uncomfortable continuing with him and was told no. The tattoo is healing horribly, at only a week old it a faded scabby mess, as shown in the pictures below. I have reached out to the shop twice about this being fixed and have heard nothing back.

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    The Black Pearl

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    I've been wanting to get my helix pierced for a while. And lately I was feeling a bit down and…read morewanted a change. So obviously piercings are the answer, right?!?! I looked into a few studios across Toronto and couldn't pass up the 2 of 1 deal at Black Pearls. I diligently read reviews, called them to ask questions, and finally decided to make an appointment - for my helix and daith. Now that's a solid change :P When I got to my appointment, the person on the counter was super nice. I filled out the waiver, she answers some questions I had, and I picked my jewelry, They have a good range that is included in the price; I assume they are surgical steel, and/or gold plated. After 2 weeks, they are not tarnished or reacting with my piercings. Mike did my piercing, and he was awesome! We chatted as he was preparing things. He shared some stories, and I felt at ease. The piercing process was quick and although not painless, it was a LOT better than I expected. I'd say like a 4.5/10 for 5 seconds and done! It's been 2 weeks, and I've been following the after care instructions, and it's been okay. Definitely a lot better then my other lobe piercings that I got with piercing gun. 100% recommended!

    October 2023 I went to get a tattoo from Mike story because his photos online look super realistic…read moreand I was super excited to get a tattoo after he did it I paid $1,500 plus tip for the tattoo of an Angel it was a serious botch job it didn't look anything like the photo at all they agreed to pay the money back but wouldn't give me my tip back but agreed to do laser removal now it's 2025 and they say that the machine is broken down and they haven't gotten back to me in 2 months Mike isn't responding just like the first time I started complaining to him and when I asked if they're going to continue to help me out with my removal they said they're going to get me to another place and when I asked him if I have to pay now I haven't heard back for 2 months I would strongly suggest staying away from this place unless you want a botched job. To their credit at least they offered to help remove it and did eight sessions but they didn't even finish that with me I would seriously suggest staying away from this place at all costs.

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    The Black Pearl - This place is an art gallery. On and off the body.

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    This place is an art gallery. On and off the body.

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