I am visiting my parents in Asheville this week and Janet gave me an amazing reiki treatment! I…read morehighly recommend seeing her if you are at all curious. At first I was somewhat skeptical of reiki, but after having two sessions I'm a full convert. In my view, reiki helps clear out negative energies that might be stuck inside your body. These energies can lead to depression, pains in the body, and a general feeling of anxiety. The reiki practioner targets these energies and helps release them. Janet talked with me first about my needs and hopes for the session, and asked me to remain flexible with the outcome--and I'm glad she did because more was released than I ever thought possible. She made me feel very comfortable and cared for during the whole experience. Thank you Janet, from the bottom of my heart, for a truly beautiful, magical, and healing reiki session.

Extremely unfriendly walked in with my service dog and the woman behind the counter. Immediately…read moresaid "no dogs allowed" unbelievable 9 pound service dog I have PTSD but who cares right-they sure don't.!!!!! Improve? Hire polite and friendly people!!! Under the circumstances you would think that a devastated community would have open arms to business but apparently not!!!

We had an excellent experience getting our tattoos done by Doe. She was so patient as we tried to…read morefigure out exactly how to make our idea work, and she made an excellent design that we loved!! She was also very communicative throughout the process, and worked quickly and got us finished in what seemed like a short amount of time. Really would recommend her to anyone, she did clean, beautiful work and was so nice to talk to. Thanks again!

I've been getting temporary jagua tattoos from Tanya for a little while now, replacing the faded…read moreone with something new to symbolize how I am and what I want to focus on at that particular time. She has been great at guiding me through the process, with knowledgable advice and a deft hand.

My husband and I got matching tattoos for our anniversary with Brooke. He was awesome and they…read morecame out great! Everyone else in the shop seemed kind and knowledgeable as well. Already planning to return.

A GREAT TATTOO EXPERIENCE!…read more I came in with a friend for a walk-in. We both were able to get tattoos on an early Friday afternoon without waiting. We were assigned tattoo artists based on how their style fit what we wanted. I was tattooed by "Pickle" and it was great. He did a great job and I felt comfortable here. Staff was all very friendly, we had some conversations about Star Wars with the staff and another gal that was being tattooed at the same time as us. I'll definitely be back to get more tattoos from Pickle, I liked this shop a lot.

I love my tattoo. Elle is awesome. Such a great artist. I texted her a few ideas of what I was…read morelooking for and she came up with great design. She was super accommodating getting me in last minute and making herself available. She was patient and very pleasant / fun to talk too. Her attention to detail is impeccable. I would not hesitate getting another tattoo with her when I'm back in Asheville.

Loved our last minute tattoos! We walked in for a few tattoos while in town and the people there…read moreare so friendly and it's super clean. Reasonably priced also! Thank you!

I got a tattoo today that represents my dad. Rick did an amazing job. I would highly recommend.read more

absolutely amazing great do great service. I got my tattoo done by Cesar. I can fathom how…read moregood he did.

I needed one piercing in my ear after having it stitched by a local dermatologist who was unable to…read morere-pierce it for me. Jenn did a great job- all was well explained, the office was clean and I felt totally comfortable. If I need another piercing I will go back for sure.

I recently got a tattoo with Heather (see attached photo). She is really good at line work…read more Heather is very responsive to Instagram messages and she gave me honest feedback about my original idea (eg how much the tattoo might bleed over time). She also sent me her drawing several days before the appt. The studio is clean and Heather is a great conversationalist (which is nice because it distracts from the pain). Finally, very good aftercare instructions. She provided me with a really nice bandaid (some studios give you less quality bandaids which don't last for their recommended after care). Highly recommend if you're considering a tattoo.

BEWARE: Permanent scarring and severe infections…read more I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience permanently altered my body and warrants warning others. Background: This was my first time in a tattoo shop in nearly ten years. I came in seeking blast-overs to cover older work. Evan Evol assured me he was capable of doing extensive blast-overs, and believing I might not find another artist willing to take on the project, I agreed. I paid approximately $1,200 for the first two blast-overs on either arm and another 1,200 for the third. Medical complications: Both tattoos became severely infected, requiring treatment at urgent care and a course of antibiotics. At the time, I assumed the infections were my fault. Evan instructed me to keep the tattoos wrapped in plastic for 48 hours, changing the wrap periodically. I have since been informed by another licensed tattoo shop that this practice can create a breeding ground for bacteria. Further damage: About a month ago, I returned for a small blast-over, again believing Evan was my only option. Instead of addressing the specific area discussed, he tattooed over existing professional work in a way that was stylistically incoherent and destructive. The result is chaotic and permanently damaging. For a second session on the same tattoo, Evan tattooed over skin that had not fully healed. He was extremely heavy-handed and used what appeared to be a liner needle for solid black work, resulting in extensive scarring from shoulder to elbow. This tattoo also became infected--despite my following his aftercare instructions exactly. I am now out an additional $1,200 and left with significant scar tissue. Professional assessment: An experienced tattoo professional has informed me that: * I am irreparably scarred as a result of this work * Even a full corrective blackout on my upper arm will not fully conceal the scarring Shop response: I contacted the shop privately requesting a refund so I could pursue corrective work elsewhere. Instead, the owner, Danny Reed, accused me of extortion simply for requesting my money back. Danny offered to "fix" the work himself, despite specializing in traditional color tattoos rather than heavy blackwork. I declined. He insisted that I come into the shop to resolve the issue, which I refused because: 1. His emails became increasingly accusatory 2. I was uncomfortable meeting in person and losing the paper trail of written communication I have since reported the shop to the state regarding the infections and scarring and am continuing medical follow-up. Impact: This experience has been physically, financially, and psychologically traumatic. I spent over $2,400, will need to spend thousands more on corrective work, and will live with the consequences for months--if not permanently. It has significantly impacted my ability to feel safe and comfortable in my own skin. Additionally, the shop environment was deeply uncomfortable. I heard staff use the word "mongoloid." I was blamed for poor healing, despite medical evidence to the contrary. As a woman with PTSD, I struggled to verbalize my discomfort, and my concerns were minimized rather than respected. Final note: I did not want to make this public. However, Hot Stuff Tattoo has refused to take accountability or offer a reasonable resolution. If you are looking for a reputable tattoo shop in Asheville, I strongly recommend going elsewhere.

I met with Evan and described what I wanted. He provided several drawings, all of which were…read moreexcellent, for me to choose from. The colors are vivid, exactly what i wanted. I would definitely return for additional tattoos!

I got a back of arm tattoo by Tina, who is the bomb! Very nice, professional and has a ton of…read moreexperience. I am very happy with the tattoo

Liz was amazing! They were so friendly and have a great energy about them. They took me and my…read morefriend as walk ins for custom tattoos. And we are so pleased with their work. Highly recommend them! We also learned the shop is owned by a woman so just another reason to support this business!

I had a helix piercing done today. Marie did my piercing and did a beautiful job of setting me at…read moreease. Fast 'poke' and violà job well done. She has a great sense of humor and engages very well with her clients. AWESOME JOB.

Mike Pace is an amazing artist and great human. He makes you feel comfortable and ensures you are…read morehappy with the finished product. He works hard to create the tattoo you want. He is easy going and a great conversationalist. Brian and Skip are great as well. I haven't had any work done by them but I know from others have said and it's all been good.

Any tattoo shop is WAY better than this one. Absolutely met another person who had to get their…read moretattoo redone after this horrible experience and artwork. Please don't make that same mistake. Go somewhere else.

I got a cover up done by Coleman, the lines were really clean! He was quick and it was a reasonable…read moreprice. Great environment and clean area definitely worth the 5 stars