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.

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)

I had a really positive experience here a few months back getting my eyebrows laminated for the…read morefirst time with Michelle, the owner, and I decided to get powder ombre for my eyebrows with a jr brow artist. I reached out to Alisha and from the moment I messaged her, to meeting her, and through our follow-up conversations, I've felt incredibly comfortable and cared for. Alisha took the time to answer my questions and reassure me since I was initially a little nervous and hesitant. The brow appointment took 4 hours since she is newer, but I was appreciative of her attention to detail and her dedication to making my eyebrows look perfect. Alisha would keep finding small things or details about my eyebrows that she wanted to fix or make even more symmetrical. I am so impressed and thankful for her work. I've had several compliments on my unhealed & darker eyebrows already and I can't wait to see what my eyebrows look like when they're fully healed! Thanks Alisha!

I don't have enough words to express how much I love Meraki…read more I have been coming to Meraki for lash extensions since November 2018 (when they were still at their Kingsway location) and since then, I refuse to go anywhere else. Their new studio on Burlington is absolutely gorgeous. It's spacious, girly, and cozy. On top of lash services, they offer brow and nail services as well. I've been seeing Jess since day 1 and she is fantastic. I always do a volume set and since I've been seeing her for so long now, she knows the length, style, and amount of volume that I like to a tee. I've never been disappointed by a set from her. My lashes usually last 3-4 weeks (sometimes 5 weeks) before I need to get a fill, which says a lot because in the past my lashes never lasted more than 2 weeks from other studios. One of my favourite things about Meraki (besides walking away with gorgeous fluffy lashes) is the family atmosphere. All the technicians are so talented, friendly, and funny. There is always good music playing in the background, which is a plus when you're laying there for 2 hours. I genuinely enjoy coming to get my lashes done because I find it extremely therapeutic. I mean, you get good music, great conversation, fluffy lashes, and potentially a nap while you're there? Win win, in my opinion. Since coming to Meraki, I constantly get compliments on my lashes and I'll always send them here. For as long as I'm in Vancouver, Meraki will be my go-to lash spot.

Rojin is my saviour! I can now roll out of bed without looking like that demon thing from Harry…read morePotter! I had 90% no brows, and what she did looks soooo real, I find it hard to believe I'm looking at my own face. The fact that she is an artist first, is definitely visible in her work. She takes her time and asks all the right questions making sure you get exactly what you want. I was nervous about the pain, as I've never had a tattoo, but she takes care of her clients by not cheaping out on the numbing cream. She uses the good stuff and I legit felt nothing. Start to finish was only 2 hours. So much easier and quicker than I expected, and the results were waaay beyond my expectations. Best money I have ever spent. Thank you Rojin!!!! 8 month update: I still LOVE my eyebrows. Seriously the best money I've ever spent. Rojin is my hero!!!!!

I went to Rouge for freckles and she is down to earth and good what she does ! Very up going and…read moreloved her work ! I left feeling I meet s new gf ! Thank you and love my freckles!

If you are thinking about getting permanent eyeliner...DO IT! It looks so natural and it doesn't…read morehurt like you would think. With the numbing cream it felt like an electric toothbrush against my eyelids. Very strange sensation. Jojo did a great job and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. I'm going in to make the line a little thicker in May. I just love getting up and not bothering with eyeliner anymore. I can work out and cry and it doesn't make a difference. Update: Got the eyeliner a little thicker. It was done in about an hour. So happy with the results!

I would give this business 10 stars, if I could. Jojo did my very first permanent makeup (eyeliner)…read morein 2012, and I have always felt that it was the best indulgence I've ever done for myself. It always made me look like that I had put in that extra effort before I left the house, without actually having to do it! 11 years later, it was starting to fade, so I thought this was a good time for a touch up. I really wouldn't want to trust anyone else with the job, so I was so relieved that Lookswow was still in town, although the location has changed. It's currently located at 1839 Commercial Drive, and Jojo is still doing the same remarkable, detail-oriented work. I asked for a little wing at the end of my eyelid this time, and it looks even better than ever. I highly recommend this business. Thank you so much, Jojo, for your beautiful work!

these guys were able to accommodate me for a walk in tattoo on a busy night! came here on vacation…read moreand very happy with how it turned out thanks for making my trip more memorable!

Came here on a weekday night to get navel piercing. The people here are really nice and keep all…read moreexplanations simple. I actually went to Adrenaline after visiting another place that told me that there's a risk of migration/rejection due to the shape of my belly button. I went to adrenaline looking to get a second opinion and they said that migration or rejection is due to the piercing itself more so than the person's anatomy. I thought that was interesting and found both places to have a reasonable backing to their explanation (but then again, I don't know that much to begin with). Overall, the experience at Adrenaline was pleasant and there was minimal pain. I give this place a 4 as I think they can be more thorough with explaining their equipment prep procedure and the aftercare for piercing. This picture is 2 weeks after piercing and the cost was ~$80 (jewellery included).

My ear-piercing experience with Adrenaline seemed fine, meaning staff were friendly and helpful,…read moreand didn't treat me like I was in the wrong place simply because I'm a senior citizen. My granddaughter also felt her experience there was fine. We both had earlobe piercings but at different times. Well, all WAS fine until we tried to remove the studs. We were both told to leave them in for 6 or 8 weeks (can't recall) but I waited another couple of weeks just to be safe. One stud came out fine but the other one seemed to be caught somehow. It was really painful and my ear bled when I tried to remove the stud. I left it in but felt alarmed that even though I'd left it for two extra weeks it was still raw and bloody. Every time I tried to remove it the pain was intense and there was still blood. Weirdly enough, my granddaughter had a very similar experience with hers. One came out fine, but one "caught", hurt, and bled. We left them in longer and kept hoping they would heal and be fine. I finally got mine out without it bleeding, but it was very difficult to put in an earring. It just felt blocked or not completely pierced. It was painful and uncomfortable. Same experience for my gdaughter. She also couldn't put in earrings without feeling blocked and hurting in one earlobe. I gave up trying to use that piercing because it hurt too much and still bled a little. I went back to Adrenaline and told the female at the front counter about our unsatisfactory and painful experience. There was no sympathy or apology or any apparent interest. She just told me we could have them redone for $75 each, which was 50% MORE than we'd paid in the first place! I would think a reputable, established shop (which I thought Adrenaline was) would offer a redo, at least on the affected ears, but she barely looked at me, just offered to book us in, again, for more money than we'd already paid! No doubt they would just try to blame us, say we did something wrong, took the studs out too soon... or I don't know what. They certainly showed no interest in finding out what had gone wrong or how it happened that two clients had the same painful experience and were unable to wear their pierced earrings after paying to have their ears pierced! I don't get it. Maybe they just don't care about the service they provide and their customers. Too bad. Adrenaline is very conveniently located for us but now we are looking for ANOTHER piercing place to get our earlobes pierced yet again, spending more money, when we should be happy with our Adrenaline piercings and experience. I cannot recommend Adrenaline, based on our unhappy outcomes.

After much research, I made the trip out to Kitsalano from Surrey to get my 3 year olds ears…read morepierced. Craig and Francis were phenomenal, and literally did everything perfectly. Not only did she have a great time, but they were making faces while marking the lives, and did it quickly without a tear from my daughter. The peircers also did not cry. 10/10 will def be back for any piercing needs. Thanks guys, you lived up to all of my expectations.

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.