Vanity Rites Tattoo And Body Art

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0.7 mi

These guys are in a new spot. Happy they are able to do business again…read more The average tattoo shop is clean, this place is clean and following all the guidelines required for them to operate their business. No corners are being cut and that certainly eases the minds of their patrons. The reason for 4 stars is because I'm not the one getting the tattoo unfortunately but am able to review based on what I see . This is how small businesses stay in business. Good reviews and repeat clientele.

My now husband have I have been seeing both Rachel and Steve for a little while now. They both are…read moreso personable, outgoing, easy to have a conversation with. So professional and talented. They recently tattooed at my wedding and was way more than I could have asked for. They have always gone above and beyond for both me and my husband. But to see them go above and beyond for us and our guests is beyond a compliment of their character. They truly are genuine people. You could meet them once and feel like you've known them for awhile just by how personable they are. All around amazing vibes!

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A Wild Side Tattooing

KEITH LABBE IS FANTASTIC! he brought my extremely faded tattoo back to life. I was impressed with…read morehow he took his time to make sure it comes out very precise and perfect. he really cares about his work and his art work he permanently puts on people so you're definitely in great hands with this guy. also it's very affordable he is reasonable with the prices. I recommend him 1000 %

If you are looking for amazing work, as well as great conversation and professionalism, this is the…read moreshop for you. Not only did Keith do an amazing job custom drawing the tattoo I asked for , the amount of time and detail put into the finished product is incredible. Keith is not only a very Talented artist, he is also a very welcoming and wonderful person, who makes every person who walks into his shop feel welcome. I would recommend and have recommended this shop and specifically Keith to everyone I know! Thank you Keith for giving me such a special gift of remembrance and motherhood, to keep with me always

This picture is obviously after Keith brought it back to life .

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This pic is to show you what it looked like Before KEITH fixed it..

Phoenix Ink Tattoo

(6 reviews)

1.6 mi

I desperately wanted to get a tattoo in memory of a family member. Being in my 60's and never…read morepreviously tattooed I was nervous. A family member recommend Phoenix. I'm so glad she did. My artist was Calvin. I came in with a suggestion and he designed something far better. I was very comfortable there and enjoyed the camaraderie between all the tattoo artists. 3 hours later I had a perfect tattoo I'm so happy with. I strongly recommend Phoenix and Calvin for your next tattoo.

Clean shop and nice people. But had it covered less than 3 weeks later. Lines crooked, placement…read moreawful. Total tattoo regret

The Apothecary

5.0

(3 reviews)

3.9 mi

Absolutely hands down the best place to go to get a new piercing, or ask for advice on an old one…read more I had John help me with an existing piercing that wasn't healing correctly and he worked with me through the whole healing process, he tells you what to do, how to do it, and why. You will never feel out of the loop in this shop. Also I brought a friend in to get some new cartilage piercings and she walked out the happiest girl alive. He has done so much for me and my friends, I 110% recommend this place and will be going there again.

It's hard to trust someone you don't know with a needle going into your body. However, at this…read moreshop, I felt full confidence going into my newfound decision. With the option of titanium, I got a septum piercing with no appointment, and my boyfriend a nose piercing. They were super quick, sterile, and not too painful. The owner was super friendly and personable. I really liked when I asked if it would look good on me and he replied, "Oh yea, any piercing looks good on any person, as long as it's done correctly." Can't wait to follow up :)

Call us at 860-846-0046

The Apothecary Bodyarts

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Call us at 860-846-0046

Shamrock Tattoo

Jay once again did an amazing job! He is an artistic genius! I have had 4 tattoos done by him, my…read moresister came in from TN and got another one done by him and tonight I brought my youngest to get a piece done. He took her drawing and perfected it! The atmosphere is welcoming and I can't wait to bring my other daughter in next month!

It can be nerve wracking trying to choose a tattoo shop. It's permanent after all! You want clean,…read moresafe, and quality work. Shamrock hit all of those expectations. I got my third and largest tattoo here & it's one of my favorites and I'd 100% come back here for the inevitable next one. Sterile, quality, and surprisingly quick & efficient.

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Tattoolios Tattoo Emporium

The best tattoo I have ever received. Julio is the person I will go to to continue to ink meread more

Julio does AWESOME work! Very detailed. I got the Dark Knight done by him in 2003. The color is…read moreSTILL good!! I highly recommend him to anyone!

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Flying Tiger Tattoo

I went to Flying Tiger recently to fix a new ear piercing I pulled out while sleeping…read more Jason was friendly, honest and helped me in a pinch. I would recommend this shop if you are considering a piercing.

Very impressed, went with my sister, we had an appointment with Vinny. He was patient - genuine-…read more professional and provided suggestions which were helpful. Place was very well maintained - clean. Spoke to the owner and didn't realize he's been there 20 years. Offered water etc, nice gesture Already referred Vinny's name - highly recommend and maybe go back for another! Thanks Vinny !

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Zeus Tattoos

4.0

(4 reviews)

9.2 mi

went in for a nose piercing it has now been 4 months and the piercer's can't tell me a correct size…read moreto save there life. i get told many different sizes. the piercers can't tell their ass from their elbow. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EZPZ piercings, and Lunchbox was a pleasure! Welcoming atmosphere and very clean, I would…read moredefinitely come here again for another piercing or even tattoo.

Tattoo sleeve progress.....courtesy of Tito Zeus tattoo shop.

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Ink therapy!

Stay True Body Piercing

I wanted to get a double helix done, but since this is my first time getting a piercing that's on…read morethe upper part of the ear, I was very nervous about finding a piercer. I've heard so many horror stories of people getting their cartilage pierced, so I was very particular in where I went. Safe to say, I am so so so glad I came to Stay True. When I come in, everyone is so welcoming. They were very kind and professional throughout the whole process. And there were so many piercing choices omg. I found one that perfectly fit my vision. My piercer was so incredibly knowledgeable of what he was doing that all of my anxiety went away. He also addressed my questions with a lot of care. I'm so incredibly happy my new piercings!! My new favorite place to talk about.

I really wanted to love this place based on its reputation, but unfortunately my experience has…read morebeen disappointing from start to finish. On April 10th, I spent $785.08 on three piercings: my second lobes and a conch. Before the appointment, I showed inspiration photos and explained my vision to the person at the front, including that my long-term goal was a double conch. However, there was clearly a breakdown in communication between the front desk and the piercer. It was not until after the conch had already been pierced that I was told double conches are normally planned and pierced together. Had that been explained beforehand, I would have made a different decision. I was also unhappy with the placement of my second lobe piercings. I was wearing larger diamond studs that day, so the spacing looked fine in the mirror. Once I got home and wore hoops, I realized the second holes were placed much farther away than I wanted. The photos also show an old, partially closed hole near that area, which makes me wonder whether the piercer may have thought I already had a second lobe and placed the new one more like a third. I cannot know that for certain, but because I explained everything and showed my photos to the front desk rather than directly to the piercer, it adds to my concern that the information was never properly communicated. For the amount I paid, I expected a much more thorough consultation, better communication, and more education about placement, jewelry, and aftercare. On June 8th, I returned because I had an MRI and needed my conch jewelry replaced with a retainer. I also told the front desk that I needed my lobe jewelry downsized. Once again, that information was not passed along. After the piercer finished changing the conch jewelry and began packing up, I had to remind him about the lobes. He sighed and said he had not been told. The appointment again felt rushed. I had to ask how the retainer worked, how to put my original jewelry back in, and whether it was threaded or threadless. I was not told what material the retainer was made from, how long it should stay in, whether it was appropriate to leave in a healing piercing, or what warning signs to watch for. Because no instructions were given, I assumed it was fine to leave it in. When I later went to clean the piercing, I realized the skin had grown over the O-ring and it had become embedded in the back of my ear. When I pushed the jewelry slightly, the area began bleeding heavily. My husband had to use a flashlight while I pushed the jewelry forward hard enough for the embedded O-ring to come back through the skin. We then removed the O-ring and took the retainer out completely. I have included photos showing the retainer immediately after it was placed, the skin covering the O-ring, the bleeding, the retainer after removal, and the condition of my ear after I had to force it out. I cannot say whether the retainer was meant to be left in long-term because that was never explained to me. That is exactly the problem. I should not have had to guess how to manage a healing cartilage piercing after paying a professional studio to change the jewelry. After spending nearly $900 between the original piercings, jewelry, downsizing, and the retainer, I expected professional guidance and confidence that my piercings were being handled correctly. Instead, the retainer became embedded, I had no choice but to remove the conch completely, and I now have to let the area heal before it can be repierced. I lost the piercing and the hundreds of dollars I spent on it. After everything that happened, I felt I had no choice but to write this review.

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Queen's Nails Salon

This place is so over rated. I've come here numerous times in hopes that they would do better and I…read moreget disappointed every time. 1. Their polish is old and possibly recycled. I see many bottles polish separate every time I come in. Which leads me to #2. 2. My gels or regular polish NEVER last. The gel chips and the regular polish will chip as well. 3. Some of the nail techs PRETEND to understand you. Spanish is my first language so I get it. There has been times when I've asked the nail tech an open ended question and they would pretend to understand me with a yes response. It's rude. If you don't understand, just say you don't. They're prices are reasonable and SOME of the nail techs are very kind and work hard. But I'm not sure the people who work there are happy or getting paid fairly. Most of them seem miserable to be there and it shows through their massages. I've been there over 100 times since I have lived in Cheshire and I finally think I'm done. To be honest, I only go there because they are usually the only ones that have walk in availability.

I scheduled pedicure for my mother same day. They were able to accommodate both mom and sis same…read moreday. Service was prompt and friendly as they entered salon. The ladies are bilingual both English and Spanish speaking. Everyone was pleased with their pedicure. Plenty of parking behind business.

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Epic Nails & Spa

3.3

(68 reviews)

1.4 mi

I have been a loyal customer at this salon for 4+ years. Recently, when the owner, Anh, was…read moreunavailable, I scheduled with his brother-in-law, Tony. Tony did a great job, so I requested him for my next appointment. Since making that switch, the dynamic changed. When I entered the salon for my latest visit, the atmosphere was unwelcoming. Normally Anh says hello when I enter the building, this time I initiated greetings to him upon walking into the salon. In addition, reception called me before my appointment to tell me Tony was sick. They gave me the choice between a new technician or Tony's wife. I chose Tony's wife, But, when I arrived, they put me with the new person. When I checked out and asked reception why the switch happened, the woman told me that 'some changes were made' without giving me any real explanation. Hoping to resolve this privately, I reached out to Anh directly via text to share my feedback. It has been a week and he has not responded to my text. It is disappointing to see a business treat a loyal customer with such disregard.

Walked in for Gel manicure. Left feeling confident. I booked an appt as a follow up with Nail tech…read moreTony. Chill environment, reasonable pricing.

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Mike M.

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15 years ago

*Bottom line is, there is no other tattoo studio like this in the state!!! 1st its in a very nice location, located in southington,ct on 104 center street it feels like you're on nice a cobbled street in boston, its truly in a great location, parking is available all around, well lit at night, 2nd once you walk in the front door it is a very friendly warm atmosphere, you feel at home with the friendly staff and nice decor, i ask you to walk in any tattoo shop, and there all the same, flash art on the walls, and they stink of cigarette smoke or pot smoke, and the people couldn't care less about what you truly want on your skin, and if you have a son or daughter gettin a tattoo or piercing its not the atmosphere you want them getting it done in. vanity rites is cleaner than clean, the artists are all amazing and professional, and they care about what you want on your skin, and will sit and listen to what you want, and will come up with a design that you like and are happy with, go somewhere else and the artist will do it his way way with little imput from you, but at vanity rites its your body so they want you to be included in the design process, and if you're looking for piercings, John, the vanity rites piercer is truly best there is. 3rd once you go in, meet the staff, get a tattoo or piercing, you won't go anywhere else, because "yes" this place is the real deal in tattoos and piercings, everything a tattoo studio should be and more! check out there website at www.vanityrites.com for pics of tattoos the artists have done or look them up on facebook, BOTTOM LINE, VANITY RITES IS A TRULY UNIQUE TATTOO STUDIO, THAT STANDS OUT FROM ALL THE REST................. CHECK IT OUT FOR YOUR SELF read more

Brad M.

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1

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15 years ago

This is my second tat; the first was from a different place. George was awesome! I brought him a difficult concept that didn't translate well onto the skin. Every other place I had been to said it couldn't be done, but George spent a lot of time working out how to turn the concept into something that would work. We met two times so he could show me his ideas. (This took several months because of his schedule and mine.) Each time we met he tweaked things until he got it just the way I wanted. There was no pressure to "like" it. It took two sessions to get my ink on; a total of about 6-7 hours. George and the other guys at the studio were really funny and easy to talk to for all that time. I was especially impressed with how George is devoted to the craft of tattooing, not just laying the ink down. read more

Paul V.

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13 years ago

If you are not getting inked at VR you are doing yourself a disservice. This studio is friendly, organized, clean, family oriented. The artists there do incredible work and are very knowledgable in helping you take your idea for your tattoo from just a thought to actually becoming artwork on your skin. Additionally, they have a fantastic piercer, that is coincidently a nurse and has a great attitude and bedside manner. Jo, the sole owner and artist is incredible. George has been there since day one and continues to put out first rate work! Highly recommend this studio for all your tattooing, piercing or tattoo removal needs. read more

Amanda W.

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11 years ago

My sister wanted to get her first tattoo. I'm glad she chose Vanity Rites. The shop was beautifully decorated, the people there were amazingly friendly. Jo did her tattoo and she walked her through everything and explained everything to her. When my sister started to feel a little woozy Jo took care of her to make sure she was alright. We were walk ins which is usually an inconvenience, but they were very accommodating. George did my tattoo and I couldn't be more happy with mine as well. They definitely have mine and my sisters repeat business. read more

Ders H.

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15 years ago

I've gotten 2 well sized tattoos done by this shop, and they are absolutely gorgeous. The staff is super friendly and willing to work with you no matter what the design. The shop has a wonderful atmosphere that makes you want to come back for more. By far the best shop in central connecticut. Finally, the shop is always super clean I have been in countless times, and never have even thought twice about the cleanliness of the shop read more

billy w.

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15 years ago

i just want to thank george, and the guys (and girl)for the great job on mine & my fathers memorial tattoos.they came out fantastic, and mean alot to us! so on behalf of my dad & myself thanx read more

Janet C.

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4

3

2 years ago

Amazing artists, clean shop. I personally don't have any tattoos, but I know many people who had work done there. The owner, Jo, is very personable and great to work with. read more

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