The very basics: they use the wrong jewelry (consistently!) and are overall just incredibly…read moreuncomfortable to be around. Go to icon, or just about anywhere else. It has been a while since I originally got pierced here, and I have had so many issues. 3/5 of the piercings I got here ended up having issues that did not fully show up until later, after I had already decided not to come again because of one particularly bad experience. My helix was pierced with a butterfly back that was the wrong gauge. Because of this, it A) would not even start to heal until changing it, and B) has been very hard to find the right jewelry for since what was used isn't the right gauge for a cartilage piercing. Again, this was an issue I wasn't initially aware of. A while later I got my daith done, which was alright, but pierced with a curved barbell which I have since learned is not correct. I got my conch pierced, which was when I KNEW it was very wrong. The man who did it used a curved barbell. I ended up having to go to icon to get the jewelry changed. HIGHLY recommend them as they are very kind and professional. They told me that they had many previous issues with people getting piercings from absolute ink fixed. The people at absolute ink (specifically the men) are incredibly uncomfortable to be around too. Lilly was very nice, but that is not worth terribly pierced ears.

POSTING HERE BECAUSE ABSOLUTE DELETED IT FROM GOOGLE…read more I went into Absolute Ink with two friends about a week ago. My friend "A" wanted to get her nipples pierced. I got my lobes/nostril done, and my friend "H" got her lobes done too. I had been here previously (2020) and got my nipples pierced by Jade. I encouraged A to come here, since I knew Jade mentored the piercer Lilly. A went first, and told Lilly that other piercers had denied her the piercing due to anatomy. Lilly took one look and said it was "no problem" to do the piercing. She got everything set up and told A that she would pierce one nipple, then the other before her adrenaline ran out. H and I both watched her pierce the first one, then wait to pierce the second until AFTER A said she was coming down from the high. She left the tubes in both nipples and waited to put in the jewelry, causing more stress to A. (A 5 minute piercing took Lilly 30 minutes) She pierced both of A's nipples THROUGH THE BASE OF THE AREOLA!!!!!! The lobes and nostrils were done fairly successfully (though she lied about the jewelry being implant grade, and used the **SAME PIERCING CLAMP** on all three of us). A inquired about the jewelry, and Lilly STILL put EXTERNALLY THREADED jewelry in her nipples. The entire time...Lilly talked poorly about SEVERAL other shops and their work. She said no one in the body mod community liked her. She bashed apprentices as a whole, and even negatively commented on an artist that has tattooed H and I SEVERAL times. That day I paid for 7 piercings ($280) + $25 cash in jewelry + $70 cash tip to Lilly. On top of the trauma A suffered, Lilly would not refund the money, and cited a no refund clause. There is also a clause in the contract that states that Absolute uses the best techniques and materials. Absolute did NOT uphold their end of the contract. I reached out to Lilly, hoping to reach some sort for resolution, and she responded once, but has since ignored my messages. She knows she's unqualified and I wouldn't be surprised if she doesn't have a piercing certification. This is an ASSAULT. Misinformation and malpractice to the highest degree. I paid for a gift for my friend that caused her trauma, and she had to get it removed the next day. She now has to wait to heal. I'm out the money, so she won't get the piercings she's wanted for years either way. This is the grossest piercer I have ever met. Her lack of personal/professional hygiene and morality lead me to NEVER RECOMMEND HER TO ANYONE. Her sour breath only matches her sour heart, and that's why she's stuck at Absolute. DO NOT SUPPORT! **SHE WAS NOT GONE LONG ENOUGH TO PUT THE CLAMP THROUGH A SANITIZATION MACHINE NOR DID SHE OPEN NEW ONES! SHE USED A NIPPLE CLAMP ON MY NOSE, BOTH EARS, AND TWO OTHER PIERCINGS!**

Laura listened to what I wanted and then created 2 beautiful distinct, original tattoos. She is…read moreexcellent.

I've been to Mike 3 times now, and he always does a fantastic job. I came in just expecting to get…read morean estimate today, and left with 3 tattoos I've been wanting for years. He's extremely kind and will work hard to ensure you get exactly what you want.

I visited for a very special tattoo. my first, the salon is bright a especially clean. my wife had…read morerecently died and I had her e.k.g as she died. I thought that would be an appropriate reminder of her. The staff made me quite comfortable. the artist was excellent and quick. The tattoo was completely painless, should I ever desire another I will surely go there. Donald Tanner

Loved Sasha!! He fit my mom and I both in with super late notice. He was also super sweet and very…read morerespectful throughout the process. My mom and I both got our first tattoos here! Love the ambience of the store, super clean, well lit, and comforting. Definitely more inviting than your run of the mill super masculine shop!! Love everyone there

OH MY GOODNESS!!! David is so talented! I went in for a last minute tattoo and asked for a moth…read morewith some song lyrics, and he executed it so well! He was so nice, and he made sure to let me know if I needed a break, to just say something! They also offer touchups for free 3 weeks after the initial tattoo, which is awesome! Would recommend going, and I for sure would go again! The vibe of the place was also really nice too, and they had a lot of tattoo options on display. The front desk woman was really welcoming and I immediately felt like I was in good hands!

Amazing line work on my first tattoo, nice line work planning to get another to see there details…read moreand cover ups

I had a really disappointing experience with Alchemy Tattoo, specifically with an artist named…read moreJulian. I originally reached out after finding Julian's work on Instagram and scheduled a free consultation. During that consult, I clearly explained the tattoo concept I wanted. He told me it was doable, so based on that assurance, I paid a $100 non-refundable deposit to move forward. From there, communication was rough. Scheduling the actual session took a long time and required multiple follow-ups. There was also no design review, mockup, or finalized concept shared beforehand--I was told the design would be done once I arrived at the studio. When I showed up for my appointment (about two months later), things immediately went sideways. The sketch he showed me was completely different from what we had discussed. When I expressed concern (because this is something going permanently on my body), he started scrambling to redesign it on the spot. After over an hour of sketching, he then told me that my original idea wasn't really possible and would "look bad"--which directly contradicted what he told me during the initial consult, before taking my deposit. At that point, I felt uncomfortable moving forward and decided to leave to think it over. A few days later, I reached out explaining that since the tattoo concept I was promised wasn't actually feasible, I'd like my deposit refunded. Since then, Julian has gone completely silent. No response. No explanation. Nothing--despite multiple follow-ups. This feels incredibly unprofessional and, frankly, shady. Clear communication upfront would have avoided all of this. I would not recommend Julian or Alchemy Tattoo in Nashville based on my experience.

I got my first tattoo here and can't say enough good things about this place! Skip went above and…read morebeyond to explain the process and help me make an educated decision. Everything was clean and sterile. I was highly impressed by the warm welcome and environment. I'd highly recommend this place!

Chipper Harbin does amazing ink out in his East Nashville studio. The studio itself has a perfect…read morelocation inside East Tattoo Collective with a connected open parking lot that is free until around 6pm. If you happen to schedule your tattoo earlier than that, there is plenty of free parking around the building. Chipper's studio inside is rife with intriguing decor to chat about as you get inked, such as some of his canvased art pieces and even a preserved octopus tentacle. I received a small/medium full-color tattoo on my forearm recently, and Chipper was a detail-oriented, efficient artist. I was completely finished withing about 2.5 hours with a fantastic tattoo. After about a month and a week, Chipper also offers touch-ups. When I took him up on his offer, my tattoo looked even more vibrant, and I was out of the tattoo chair in a mere 30 minutes. Chipper is an expert in his field, and he is a fantastic conversationalists. You will know how vital this is when you get tattooed and need someone to distract you from the inevitable pain of the needle. Excellent experience with a talented artist and highly recommend.

Chipper is a whole vibe. He makes you feel super comfortable, he's fast & his work is amazing! Will…read morebe back.

Everything about this place was awesome! Buck Wayne did an amazing job on my tattoo…read more They were easy going, very professional and made the whole experience great. I will be back again soon!

Completely awesome shop! You walk in to a shop that's been designed in beautifully reclaimed…read morewood...Brian, the owner, is super sweet and a joy to talk to...Zach gave my son got his first tattoo on Saturday and I was so pleased with the time and quality that he put into his artistry, that I returned tonight for mine! Zach is seriously AMAZING! He takes his time drawing up exactly what you want and then takes his time ensuring you receive the best finished product! I will definitely be returning for more work and referring all my friends to this great shop!

Made an appointment with George and when he finally showed up he tells me "Sorry, I made another…read moreappointment for this time." I said we made this appointment last week and he said " I don't know what to tell ya bro". Completely unprofessional and flippant about it. NEVER EVER GO HERE! They seem nice but totally unprofessional business practices.