I've been going to Black Metal for my tattoos and piercings since 2010, immediate walk-ins or…read moreappointments scheduled months out. Other shops in Cleveland might be more popular, but Black Metal is the BEST. I feel blessed to have this talent in our area, especially piercer Chris and artist Chad. (My arm by Chad is the Maleficent half-sleeve in the photos from 2014!) The shop is pristine & the guys here are goofy professionals playing loud music who care about making art on your body. You'll receive instructions on how the procedures will go and how to best care for your work when it's finished. I've gotten work done elsewhere on the West Side of Cleveland that healed like garbage -- that will never be the case at Black Metal. A serious gem about a mile West of South Park.

I reached out to Fionna to do a special memorial tattoo of my childhood pets Pippa and Bob…read morefollowing their passing. Fionna was able to perfectly capture their likeness and energy. I teared up upon seeing both the stencil and finished piece. The tattoo studio was welcoming, clean, and I felt confident in the quality of art and care there. I could not have asked for a better experience and now whenever I look down at my thigh I see my babies looking back at me. Highly recommend anyone looking for a quality tattoo to go to Black Metal!

I've gotten two tattoos from Allie, and two piercings from Nate so far, and I plan to come back for…read moremany more! The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable, the rooms are beautiful and sanitary, 10/10. Could not be happier with my results and experience here!

I can't say enough good things about Body Anthology. I've been tattooed by Alex several times now,…read moreand every single experience has been amazing. He's not only incredibly talented and creative, but also super attentive and responsive from start to finish. Alex has done gorgeous dog portraits for me and an arm piece that honestly turned out even better than I imagined. He makes the whole process comfortable, checks in often, and you can tell he truly cares about the final result. If you're looking for an artist who's both professional and genuinely passionate about what he does, Alex is the one. I highly, highly recommend him and Body Anthology -- you won't be disappointed.

Went to an appt to get my nose pierced...artist was nice, cheerful, and considerate of my pain…read moretolerance. While there, I asked how much it would cost to have a small tattoo inked again. They did it then and there. He was also so kind and likable. Shop is clean and fun to look around at.

My friend and I did a walk in appointment on a Friday evening thinking we'd only get a consult due…read moreto it being last minute. The receptionist was incredibly kind and welcoming, very attentive and willing to relay messages to the artist to ensure he'd be able to tattoo what we wanted. We waited around 30 minutes in the very clean and calm lobby which has tinted windows to create a cozy but private setting. Marquise was our tattoo artist and he was so kind, very patient, and quick with a steady hand! He was able to knock two arm tattoos out in about an hour which was impressive. The quality is amazing, the line work is stunning, and the pricing was great. I highly recommend this shop as they're very kind, clean, and ready to help any way they can to ensure you receive a tattoo you'll love.

I got a small tattoo. Mine was done by Erick he was super helpful and very patient. He didn't rush…read morehe took his time which I really liked. Everyone who was in the shop also seemed really nice. I would and 100% am going back for my next tattoo. Shop was very nice and clean!!

I have been going to Divine Image and Ink for the past year to get various piercings! First the…read moreshop is an absolute gem and clean (which I think is one of the most important thinga to think about when getting a piercing or tattoo)! second everyone in the shop has been beyond friendly nice and makes you feel comfortable. Ally has been my piercer (as well as my sister's) for the past year and she is beyond professional yet calming and takes the time to explain everything but will also talk to me to keep my nerves down. I would 100% recommend this shop to everyone

My fiancé got her belly button pierced here! The guy that did it was fast, friendly, and very…read moreprofessional. Nothing bad to say.

Called about the status of my tattoo design and was placated and blown off by an unknown rude male…read morewho refused to identify himself and who listened to detrimental information about me from an unreliable source.

Alicia is a great professional. She was very informative. The earring placement was perfect and she…read morelet me double check the placement. She walked me through everything and made me feel very comfortable. She explained all of the after care instructions as well. She was very kind and professional.

Took my daughter there to get her ears pierced. They were so good and gentle. Highly recommend.read more

Moving to a new city and finding a great (and reputable) piercing studio is a tricky one. You want…read moreto befriend a piercer for all your sparkling needs and find a front of house to help in curations, custom orders and more. After leaving a studio who did all that and more for me on the east coast, mid-ear project, I was on the hunt. GoodLife is appointment only, with reputable piercers, jewelry options and a cleanliness that reminds you of a fancy (but cool) drs office. NGL my first visit, I was welcomed by a tough FOH. I'd be lying if it wasn't the first time I've encountered a person who treated someone who is not as alt presenting differently. BUT my knowledge of jewelry and brands, placements and piercing upkeep is thorough and the reason I bothered driving 45 mins to this studio. Upon making my appointment I picked out Kelly, who JUST so happened to work that weekend. They were AHMAZING, sweet, professional, and made you feel good. And for me, it was good enough to keep coming back. They introduced me to Ezra, the studio manager, for a custom order placement and that interaction continued to make up for the initial not so great check in. I've been back 2 more times since and have had great service each time. I've been introduced to Marissa as well and look forward to having a second piercer to work with on my ears. Folks know but its like tattoo artists, you just end up with your go-tos. They have great jewelry options and will work with you to order outside of any of the brands in their cases, custom or otherwise. Go get poked and sparkly!

I've been in and out of Good life for the past few months for a new piercing, new jewelry, piercing…read moretroubleshooting and downsizing. The experience has been consistently amazing. The jewelry experts are incredibly attentive and their selection is hands down the best in the Greater Cleveland/Akron area. I drive out of my way to come here. Special shoutout to my piercing person, Grey. Grey is attentive, friendly, quick and professional. Go see Grey if you want your piercing experience to be a good one!

I have had two tattoos at Stranci. Both times I had the best experience getting tattooed. My…read moreartist, Ashley is amazing. She's extremely talented and sweet. Everyone is professional. Both tats are the coolest ones I have. I highly recommend!

I went for my first tattoo today! The shop is extremely clean and the staff is friendly and…read moreprofessional. Thanks, Sally, for the fabulous tattoo! I love it! And I will be back for the next one.

The staff were incredibly nice and SO helpful! This place has the largest selection of jewelry I've…read moreever seen. I wanted to swap my piercing to a smaller stud, but most places didn't have studs small enough for what I was looking for. Here, they have a wide variety of sizes, including the tiniest studs I've ever seen!! Lea did an amazing job replacing my old jewelry--highly recommend!

I've been wanting my nose pierced for awhile and I found this place that accepts walk-ins. Right…read morewhen you walk in the door you can smell how clean the place was. The employees there were super nice and informative. My piercer Reham(I believe that was her name) was super chill and did all the disinfecting and sanitizing. She did amazing with the placement. Over all this shop is definitely one of the cleaner ones I've been too and I highly recommend. It is a little pricey but I see it as you get what you pay for.

Excellent choices here for jewelry. High quality. The owner was very helpful as it was my first…read morevisit. He was able to answer all of my questions. Very professional too when it was time to swap out some earrings I had in upper helix area. The entire process was explained from the time I checked in for my appointment to when what I went in for was completed. Safety procedures are followed here too. Very clean piercing studio. Will return for future piercings.

Just excellent! Alex worked me in quickly and they were so busy! I just needed help removing some…read morejewelry and they did it quickly. Beautiful shop, excellent service!