I had a very good experience getting tattooed here. I got exactly what I asked for and Chris did…read moreamazing. He made sure I wasn't too exposed and he isn't heavy handed. There was also great customer service and good vibes!! The staff was very informative,

Super reasonable prices, and all the artists are amazing! I got my septum piercing done here and…read morethey're very thorough about how to take care of your piercings and they make sure you're ok after the piercing is done very very impressed

So, the piercer screwed up my daughter's piercings. Didn't use the correct LENGTH bars for her…read moresnake bites to start with. THEN when we called, the piercer is out of town (mind you, she said if something happens come back Tuesday, during the piercing process) so she's not available. The lady that answered gave attitude instead of trying to handle this situation professionally. DO NOT GO HERE FOR PIERCINGS! The young lady is new at it, and I get mistakes happen, it my daughter has 1 out of 2 that cost $120! The swelling on the SMALLEST bars, stripped the threads and her post fell out. UNACCEPTABLE TO SAY THE LEAST. As I see it, they owe my daughter a redo in 2 months, this was her sweet 16 present and it's ruined. OR a refund for the avoidable mess they caused and now won't fix. UPDATE: Took her to a better piercer with more experience. Found out her one surviving piercing is crooked as hell (45 degree angle) and looks like it was a total loss on the whole experience. Turns out they use cheap jewelry from Amazon as well! This entire experience has sucked, which is sad because the young lady was super nice and patient with my daughter. She needs more training obviously. We need a refund, both piercings had to be removed to heal properly. $120 for neither piercing to have worked out. My wife will be in touch about the refund

Service Was Great With Quality Work Hands Down , My Wife Had Her Nipples Pierced , Everyone Made Us…read moreFeel Comfortable And Welcome

$800 for two hrs . And the quality of the art was not worth the price that we were charged. Just…read morenot a good value .

Love love love this place!! If I could give 10 stars I would. Very professional!! The work is…read moreamazing and I will recommend this place to anyone who asks!

MJ is a top notch tattoo artist who pays attention to the details. He's super clean - he's…read moreconstantly wiping things down, using only brand new items etc. He also works quickly and accurately - always getting just the right depth without creating scar tissue like so many lesser tattoo artists do. He repaired a very scarred tattoo and also has now done two others for me. My wife loves his work. He's also an incredible artist and can create work in pretty much any style - I had him do Australian Aboriginal style in color (an homage to them), and it's excellent. His book of work has some truly incredible art. From what I see, he's likely the best tattoo artist in Raleigh, and a decent bloke as well. If you want a tattoo done right, this is your guy.

If I could rate more than 5 I would in a heart beat! I absolutely love the look of my tattoo! Mj…read morewas super personable throughout the whole appointment and we had a pretty good conversation which helped take my mind off slight pain. 10/10 will be going back!! Definitely recommend!

I was a nervous wreak before I got my nose piercing. I'm sure they thought I was insane pacing back…read moreand forth. It's not as if it was my first but it has been so long since I've been "under the needle" I was sweating (though I knew I was overthinking and freaking myself out) Everyone was so sweet and patient. Amber did everything but hold my hand, she walked me though the process so I knew what to expect. I had 1,000 questions and she answered every one with a smile. I definitely would recommend her for first timers

Update. Extremely disappointed. I was overcharged, for a…read moresimple ear piercing, which is outrageous, especially considering what I received. Just a month later, my right ear is swollen, discolored and clearly not healing properly. This raises concerns about their sanitation practices. no options, no upgrades. For what I paid, I expected at least a basic level of quality and care. I felt like I got robbed in broad daylight. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

I have used Dogstar exclusively for piercings for the last 2-3 years!…read more Sam is fantastic they give you all the information you need to make the best decision. Sam has pierced my kiddos and makes them feel comfortable and speaks the truth to them about future piercings they want! I love the cleanliness of this shop and the jewelry they offer giving you lots of options that are great quality! I also like the esthetic of the shop with the exposed ceiling and brightness inside!

Zach did my tattoo, it was a great experience and he had a light hand so it didn't hurt (almost…read morefell asleep ), everything autoclaved and gloves to ensure it's perfectly safe/clean. It feels like the lines and shading will be exactly as expected once healed, this was my 8th tattoo and had bad experiences elsewhere, so happy with this one! In addition on day two, it's not red as others I've had previously that had issues, which means it's healing nicely. I highly recommend him. I also want to recommend the piercer (I don't remember her name ) I got lucky she was available each time I was there and was able to get amazing earrings for my previous piercings... she was knowledgeable and very professional as well as put them in without any problems. Also, they followed up to get me scheduled when I asked, I always remember things later than when places are open so it was a blessing to have them call me! Highly recommend them! My second tattoo was also done by Dogstar in 1998, they were great then and even better now!

100 STARS Ken is amazing, brilliant, talented, artistic,…read moreprofessional, receptive, personable... the list goes on. He has tattooed, both myself and my husband. Our tattoos could not be more different, in size concept and style, but both are completely perfect and beautiful pieces of art. He can do it all!!! I came to Ken with a hot mess of halfway thought out ideas and he was able to patiently and kindly pluck right out of my "oh squirrel" brain exactly what I wanted and executed it to perfection! My husband and I both are already discussing our next pieces that we will undoubtedly be going to Ken for. I could not be happier with the experience or the art!!!!

OMG, Ken is amazing! He is so talented and kind and gives you plenty of time to make sure your…read moredesign is exactly what you want. I have to say my first tat experience was overall positive thanks to Ken's skilled hands and wonderful demeanor (plus, he's cute as a button). This was my first tattoo at 74 yo and Ken's first opossum! We were both pleased!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my tattoo!! Thanks so much, Ken.

Come for a tattoo, stay for good time! Tracy has the voice of an angel. It's like a combination of…read moreFergie and Jesus. I couldn't even look at her it was so good. Char is the best! Took a few reference ideas and brought to life more than I could've hoped for. Needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed working with her. A tattoo looks so good, you're going to wanna talk to it. If you're just looking for a tattoo, sure you could go elsewhere, but if you're looking to go to the f*ckin Catalina wine mixer, this is the place. (No you don't get any wine, but you will have a good time!)

just got my 8th girls trip tattoo. this place was amazing very friendly and our tattoo aroChris was…read morewonderful. this was his first day on the job in this shop but he did an awesome job!!! We are so glad we stopped in to check it out!! highly recommend this shop!! thanks again Shades of Gray and Chris