I got a gorgeous new tattoo on my leg from Justina at Liquid Amber Tattoo, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience. She created a stunning landscape piece with a raven in the foreground, and the detail and artistry are incredible. The studio was welcoming, clean, and professional, and Justina made the whole process comfortable and enjoyable. This is easily my favorite tattoo--highly recommend Justina and the Liquid Amber crew!

I had an absolutely amazing experience with Liquid Amber. I found the artist that I like, Diana and…read moresubmitted my tattoo request form. Not long after, I was contacted my Diana and did a consultation to discuss my tattoo. I wanted to get a realistic tattoo of my beloved dog, with a theme I liked, and some other added items. The way she was able to put all the elements together was amazing and I couldn't be happier with my tattoo. The shop and staff made me feel very welcome and I felt like I was in clean and safe space to get tattooed. Considering the tattoo took 3 appointments, Diana and Liquid Amber did a great job of providing a pleasant atmosphere to spend the day. I can't say enough good things about Diana, her work speaks for itself... check it out!!! The shop couldn't be better and I look forward to going back.

Booked an appointment with Libby (@stargirlstabz), via website www.sinskinpiercing.as.me .You can…read morefind current prices and services there. Check out their socials via Facebook or Instagram, for examples and promotions. I went to get my helix pierced with my 10 year old niece who got her lobes done. The shop is located upstairs, on Port Moody's high street. The shop is very clean and the staff very professional. After signing a waver form we got to choose which flat back studs we wanted. You get a basic stud with the appointment, for a few bucks more you can get some other. One of the rules is that you're allowed to have 1 person in the room with you (for support if you need it), due to the size of the room. Everything was new and sterile. Libby was great in letting us know what to expect and what we would be feeling. My niece who was pretty nervous didn't even feel the first piercing. After both ears were done, she came out saying she barely felt it. I'm so proud of her! My helix looks great! So happy we had gone here. After all was done and paid, Libby had given us information for the proper and healing of our piercings. What to expect and what not to do, super informative. Something I wish I had known the first time I got my helix pierced. It is a CASH ONLY location, so make sure your wallet is filled.

I got my very first tattoo at this location. My tattoo was done by Aaron. I was quite nervous going…read morein to the appointment as I wasn't sure what to expect. But Aaron was amazing. I love the tattoo he designed for me. Definitely a place I would recommend to check out if you're ever looking to get one done.

I had been very interested in getting tattooed by Shiyu for the longest time. Some of my friends…read morehave full sleeves and back pieces done by her, and they look incredible. She has a waitlist channel on Instagram that I follow, and as soon as the booking form opened, I submitted it. At the time, I wasn't completely sure what I wanted, so I gave a vague description of my idea. When I arrived for my appointment, she showed me her design, which was very similar to the references I had provided. However, it wasn't quite what I truly wanted deep down, and she could tell. She asked me more questions and showed me drafts, inspirations, and additional references. Once she fully understood what I wanted, she created a new design. Shiyu was incredibly kind, patient, and skilled throughout the process. She made sure the placement was perfect and that I wouldn't have any regrets. The result was amazing--I was extremely satisfied. The price point was also very fair. I would 100% recommend her if you're looking for a Japanese-style tattoo.

Life sized body art paintings are canvassed on the walls... all created by Jeff Tam. He is the…read moremastermind behind this already popular tattoo parlour. He's worked for Art at (the infamous) Funhouse for many years before leaving to make his own (ink)print in the tattoo world. Travelling for years in Japan and across Europe to learn and practice with some of the greatest. When I met Jeff for the first time, it was an instant connection. I loved his groovy reggae tunes blasting from his ipod, his very chill and relaxed demeanour and his humbleness of what fantastic work he is capable of doing. His store is immaculate, décor asian inspired. I already had my left shoulder done with a dragon and wanted to give it a 'companion' by tattooing a lion on the opposite side of my back. I explained to him the meaning behind my choice and then he was off. Throwing out ideas and how and what it should look like. Everything he suggested I loved so I gave him full artistic reins of what he wanted to do. Best decision I made...just look at the photo I post up. It was his idea to add the clouds and moon around the dragon and have the lion climbing up out of the flower onto the rock towards the sky to clearly distinct the difference between land and air creature. It took 3 different sessions...and probably a total of 5-6 hours of work done. I chose to stay with the black and grey shades but his colored tattoos are some of the most beautiful I have ever seen. One of the things about Jeff that makes me respect him so much as an artist, is that he has no problem refusing clients and sending them on their way if they come in with a silly request like a "winne the pooh" tattoo or is getting something done for the sake of it. I asked him why, and he says its because he is an artist and as an artist, doesn't want to have his work on somebody's body that doesn't have meaning or represent what he wants to put out there.. he also takes whatever 'idea' or picture of what someone wants, and adds his own 'spin' to it...basically making it his own. Don't worry people, whatever he touches, will turn out to be a masterpiece.

I have been to Gastown Tattoo many times over the past several years for laser removal, and I have…read morehad one tattoo done here. Laser: Cleo, who does the laser removal here, is so nice and friendly. She knows what she's doing, and she made a very painful experience for me a little easier. I would always look forward to seeing her and having a little chat. I appreciated her knowledge and expertise when it came to having my tattoo removed. Tattoo: There is a vibe here that I find a bit off-putting. Sometimes the people at the front desk have been courteous, but often aloof to the point of unfriendly. I feel quite unwelcome in the space, and the artist who did a matching tattoo for my friend and me really didn't seem to want to be doing it (we had asked and made sure he was ok with it, and he agreed). I would come back her for laser removal, but not tattooing (unless there was a specific artist who I wanted to see).

Been coming to see Amanda for a few years now. Gone to a…read morefew artists before, but didn't get along as well as I'd like. Pros: - Amanda's a gem: honest, funny and fun personable. Need to talk to be able to talk to someone when you're laid out for a few hours in pain. - bit of a wait for bookings, I waited four and a half weeks between consult to ink time. - a good job coordinating and multiple reminders. - super clean studio FYI: - parking is brutal in gastown. I park at Tinseltown and go over sometimes (if tat is under two hrs), but super easy to just transit - shop sits on a one way street, if driving - be prepared to pay a deposit aft the consult ($100 usually)

Came by because my piercing was infected from a different piercing shop and they took such great…read morecare of me. Highly recommend if anyone is looking to get any piercings or tattoos done. Very professional and helpful and make sure that I knew I could come by if anything were to happen again. Definitely a different vibe than any other piercing / tattoo shop in Vancouver and they were very friendly.

I got my ears pierced here about a year ago, and the staff are friendly and warm. Overall the…read morepiercings looked great and I am very happy with them. About five months ago I got my belly button pierced and the girl who did it pierced too deep into my skin, which is why my belly button is always in constant pain and is developing a large bloody purple pus lump which comes and goes all the time. I'm not happy with this, but there's nothing I can do about it now. I went to Body Jewels and the staff there took a look at my belly ring and said "whoever pierced this did it way too deep." Because of this inconvenience I would advise any girls who want their belly pierced to go to Adrenaline or any other store!

You can tell a lot about a tattoo shop I've found by the way it's decorated and the Star Wars motif…read morewith Stormtrooper helmets had me right away. The place has character and that, to me, means a lot for a tattoo shop. It's also very clean, another very important thing. I had my work done today by an artist named Brittany, who did an amazing job. A hidden gem and I would recommend taking the time to seek them out!

Been going here for three years now Ian is awesome. Takes…read morehis time to hear and understand your needs Very professional artist, from his work to his attitude. Shop is cozy and friendly staff and clean. Busy so getting an appointment with ian might be a little hard since he's usually booked up. Worth the wait, going to empty dead spots to get inked done not always a good thing, better deal with a busy artist that's doing well than someone's who's in need and just after your cash. Haven't dealt with other artists at the shop so can't make any reviews on them but they seem friendly and knowledgeable. Have done both chest. Shorts. Inside of arms and two cover ups Deff recommend

I came in to see if I could get two pieces done. The whole process from walking in, to walking out…read moreonly took about 3-4 hours. The finished product was absolutely amazing! Neila did an awesome job; her skill shows it. Very clean

Came for a walk-in tattoo and was not disappointed! The shop was very chill and all the staff were…read morefriendly and welcoming. I got an awesome piece done by Ash -- would come back.

Yesterday I saw Jarret Clarkson for a minor reworking of a tattoo (done elsewhere) where portions…read moreended up being a bit too dark. He not only brightened it up but also did a little once over on other areas to better blend the new work with the old, so now I have a lovely collection of autumn leaves and a greater definition of my birds against the grey wash in the background. Jarret has a really lovely demeanour, is calm and friendly to chat with (I didn't even need my phone!) and is a quick, knowledgeable, and skilled tattooist. I would recommend him without hesitation.

Full disclosure: I never went here to get a tattoo for myself, just to (unwillingly) keep my…read morecousin company as he got his (I'm from Calgary and not from the area, and he was my ride for the day so I didn't really have a choice). As such, I spent most of my time in the waiting room in the front lobby killing time. What I can tell you: The place is clean and orderly. The front staff were very friendly, and after observing them for an hour or so (as there wasn't much to do while waiting), they were very professional and helpful, to clients at the venue and over the phone. The waiting room consists of some padded chairs and a coffee table with binders with the various tattoos you can get. There's a water cooler and a washroom as well. I couldn't tell if they had free wifi, but there was one of those 'linksys' unsecured access points with full bars that worked from the lobby, which was handy for me since I was able to write a few Yelp reviews on my laptop while I was sitting around waiting (but with all unsecured wifi spots, especially those that you don't know who owns them, I would never to any kind of financial transactions or anything that requires inputting a password of any sort). I don't think I'd ever get a tattoo for myself (simply doesn't interest me), but if I were in BC and had to get one, I'd probably go here. 13/30