Reposting from Google because I don't think my other review is warning enough people about the…read morepiercer's incompetence here: Went in for a double helix piercing on the recommendation of a coworker who'd had nipples done and loved her experience. Wish I could say the same for mine. I didn't realize until I went home and was shopping for replacement jewelry how much was wrong with my new piercings. First issue: he pierced my helix at 20G (no discussion prior, and they "don't stock jewelry" so I had no choice in the matter) and EVERYTHING you will find online says it should be 16 - 18 at minimum - to prevent tearing/cheese cutter/rejection in such a sensitive area. Secondly, he applied butterfly backs to close them!! They're a huge infection risk and don't allow enough room for post-piercing swelling. By day 3 I was in agony, the backing was fully pushing against my skin and it was ANGRY. I went to another piercer to have the jewelry swapped out for what it should have been in the first place - 18G titanium threadless. Thirdly, he recommends soap and water with q-tips to clean, when the standard recommendation is sterile saline. Antibacterial soap is too harsh on freshly pierced skin and apparently leads to more irritation. The other piercer told me Tom used to have a great reputation in the area, but that lately they've been getting more and more people coming to get his mistakes fixed at their shop. I would firmly NOT recommend getting pierced here. Now that the swelling has gone down, it's easy to see how HORRIBLY PLACED these piercings are - they're pointing fully under the curve of the ear! I don't even know if I'll be able to put hoops in these without them hitting the ridge instead. If only there were a license for piercers - Tom should lose his if there was! Added on months later: Since the healing process is several months along now and there isn't any more swelling on my ear, it's very easy to see just how badly pierced this helix was. One piercing completely rejected. The one I'm left with faces at a downward angle, and is completely hidden by the curve of the cartilage when viewed from a normal profile angle. It's unusable, and has to be taken out. I was never contacted by the shop OR the piercer following this review to offer to repierce or refund or ANYTHING: they clearly just don't give a shit about the quality of work they put out there in the world. What a waste of my time and pain and attention in keeping it cared for.

I've been going to Tom for piercings for myself and my daughter for the last 6-7 years. He always…read moretakes his time lining it up perfectly. He will tell you if you don't have the proper anatomy for a piercing which is a GOOD thing. A couple of weeks after I had my tragus pierced, it got snagged in my hair and pulled out. My daughter and I desperately tried to get it back in, but only made it so much worse and more swollen. I called Tom and he told me to come in. He got it back in and gave me some instructions to help the damaged me and my daughter did. He told me to call him in a week or two with an update. Between my daughter and I we have about 15 piercings that were done by Tom. They all healed beautifully. I send everyone I know to Tom and they have the same experiences we have. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

I love Crayons Tattoo and all of the friendly workers! Even the studio lobby is awesome!…read more I went in 4 years ago and informed Devin what I had in mind for my tatt (my astrology symbol in turquoise behind black with high pointed stars around it). The next day when I went in & to my surprise he drew up (as a suggestion) purple as a background color instead of black. Devin said that just turquoise & black might be a little bland &/or dark, and he thought purple and turquoise would look perfect! It was even more beautiful than I imagined and I knew that was MY tattoo! Isn't that what you want in a tattoo artist? Someone that you explain what you want.. then when it's drawn up it looks even better than you pictured! It turned out beautiful when completed! I live 45 minutes away now but I'm 100% sure that while living in PA my tatts will be done here. I've also seen the great work they've done on my friends. Thanks again to Devin for my beautiful tattoo! UPDATE: I recently heard that Devin has went to work at another shop. However, I've heard nothing but great things about all of tattoo artist at Crayons.

Love, love, love this shop! I came here for my second tattoo about five years ago, and will never…read morego anywhere else. Mike does phenomenal work, and I definitely recommend him to everyone who asks about my tattoos. The shop is spotless, and all of the artists are talented. I have gotten four tattoos here now with a total of nine sessions, and couldn't be happier with the outcomes. The only downside I can possibly think of is that Mike is good enough that he is often booked for several months in advance, but it is always worth the wait. This shop is one of the most reasonably priced I have ever been to. Also, a nice quality about this shop is that you can pay with a credit/debit card, but if you pay in cash, you get a slight discount.

My girlfriends and I had a fantastic experience!! Joe was so kind and hilarious - we were laughing…read moreso much I forgot to be nervous! He pierced my ears quickly with very little pain and they are perfectly even. The prices were great as well - I paid $50 for my second lobe piercings (both the service and jewelry) but honestly, I would have paid more just because it was such a blast to talk to him. My friend paid $35 for her cartilage piercing, which is by far the best price for miles around. Luckily, none of us passed out, peed, or did both in quick succession. The shop was clean and the other staff were very friendly as well. Overall, we had so much fun and Joe did a great job with all of our piercings!

Got my nose pierced for the fourth time (my bad and NEVER at Boney Joe's) the other day…read more I'm no youngster and I have to say the gentleman who did the piercing couldn't have been nicer. I felt quite comfortable. He knows what he is doing b/c this piercing, unlike the others, was like a small pinch and that was it. Before the piercing, everything, EVERYTHING was sterilized in front of me, gloves worn, whole bit. This is the cleanest and neatest shop if its kind I've been in. highly recommend

Jessica is an absolute artist! This peice is incredible!!!…read moreI followed her work and finally had the chance to stop in to get this half sleeve/ cover up done. I have her an idea but let her run with the design and the colors, and I mr was the smartest thing!! She's brilliant, her art work is clean and her eye for layout was perfect. I can't wait to get his piece finished... so we can go to the next one!!! Thank you Jessica!!

So this was a few years ago but finally got around to writing a review because this finally annoyed…read moreme enough to share. I used to live right down the road from this place so figured I'd go there to get a quick, small tattoo. The tattoo is all line work - two triangle shapes and a check mark - not hard right? So I go to get my tattoo and walk out with this. The lines are completely inconsistent in color and thickness. If you look carefully, you can see where the thickness varies and the lines aren't straight. Since this was back in 2017, I have no idea who at the shop did this one. But that's my own fault for not caring enough until now.

My tattoo! Woody brought my precious princess Nonie's snout to life even better than I could…read moreimagine. Welcoming, fun and clean shop.

Let me begin by saying if you want a tattoo THIS is the place to get it. The skill level,…read moreexperience and quality are second to nothing. I did my research and after consulting several artists Dooner here at Up in Arms was my final answer! Let me just say that being my first tattoo I was cautious in finding a good artist in a clean, comfortable location. I could go on and on but who likes to read a long review so let me just say, the staff and Dooner are professional and friendly and are there for YOU. The entire experience from scheduling to the preparation to the actual appointment including aftercare was seamless and simple. Yes you must get an appointment months in advance, but you can possibly get a walk in as well. I booked mine three months out but I also had a 5 hour piece of art. Dooner was exceptional and handled my anxiety like a champ. I felt comfortable the entire time other than the first tattoo jitters I'm sure most go through. The parlor was clean and comfortable with a great music selection playing. Conversation was easy and the entire experience, AWESOME! I highly recommend Dooner or his colleagues for your next art piece. You will be stoked as I've already had many people compliment me on mine. I am already considering a second piece, and I know where I'll be going

Round 2 with Shawn. Such an accommodating dude! This time, I took my gf and was hyping up his…read moreexpertise and patience. He made her feel comfortable and she already has a few but made a point to tell him he is "the best" The shop was currently operating a fundraiser for UPMC but despite the chaos, Shawn fit us in with ease. Both tattoos took him less than two hours. Precision. Patience. Total calming experience. This shop is a gem and it contains a priceless experience with Shawn! ..who knows? Maybe round 3?

My fiancé and I went to their Valentine's Day flash tattoo event and got there early to beat the…read morelines. Check in was easy and they are very upfront and honest about their pricing. The studio itself is so cool. They have winding stairs to their upstairs rooms and they have very comfortable couches you can wait on. Everything was very clean, even the bathroom was spotless. Getting the tattoo was super quick but the line work was very clean. They did an amazing job!

Tim and Simon at Magic Ink are amazing artists!! I've been a customer for 7 years now. They are…read moregreat. Tim has done most of my tattoos, including fixing my first tattoo, that was done at a different shop. They listen to your tattoo idea and the colors you would like and then they work their magic to make your vision come to life. I will continue to be a loyal customer for years to come. I highly recommend Tim and Simon at Magic Ink!!

Tim runs a nice, clean, sanitized shop. His artwork is awesome! Nice clean lines. He knows how to…read moretake a idea you have and turn it into an amazing tattoo. Highly recommend this shop.

Gypsy is a great shop. They are appointment only so make sure to coordinate with your artist first…read more Warm vibes with great artists, highly recommend

My mom and I had an appointment with Emiliana today and I could not be happier with the results and…read morethe session overall. Not only did Emiliana execute this tattoo flawlessly, she also made both of us feel so comfortable and relaxed. I have been wanting more tattoos for a while but have been to nervous to make the move. Gypsy Tattoo Parlor is not like your typical tattoo studio. The environment was very chill and inviting. I would 100% recommend getting a tattoo with Emiliana if you are considering it.