If I could give more than five stars I would…read more I've been going to Transcend Tattoo and Art Gallery for years, for piercings, but have only recently started getting tattoos there. I've had work done by Anthony Plaza and he does amazing work. It's a pleasure to get tattooed by him and he's nothing short of a creative genius with his talent.

I recently got my nose pierced from here about 3 months ago! I really liked how clean and smooth it…read moreall went but I don't like that I'm having a hard time cleaning it because the earring is so twisty and hard to move. I do recommend going here for a piercing but I don't recommend doing any hoop until your piercing is healed because it can effect the tissue in your skin and you don't want to damage anything (just trying to help with an infection as well.). I do like how friendly Kevin was and I will be going back for more piercings!

I got a spine piece done by Joe here. First off, the salon is killer. Very clean and everyone is…read moresuper professional. Spine pieces are notorious for being a tender spot. I went in, had a consult with Joe, and put a deposit down. Immediately liked his attitude. He's very caring about what YOU want and making sure it's perfect for YOU. We went back and forth on font and designs and he was very receptive. Came in for my appointment, he was very polite and respectful. He is very light handed and super attentive to detail. This was a large piece down the entirety of my spine and he knew it was something very sentimental for me so he took his time and didn't rush. He went in with a fine needle and then went back in to pack in color to ensure it doesn't spread and fade poorly. I napped most of the session because he was very light handed Thank you Joe, and thank you Darkside for the great experience. Highly recommend!!

Had a problem removing an ear ring. Same day appointment with piercing specialist. She took care of…read morethe problem in a couple minutes. Impressed how sanitary she was and opened instruments from sterile package. Am confident this studio provides excellent care and art.

I don't have any tattoos and no piercings beyond my earlobes that got pierced when I was one years…read moreold. I've wanted to get another piercing for years and just decided to go for my septum on whim. I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. This place was IMMACULATE! It smelled nice and everything was clean. The art was tasteful. They sterilized everything and showed us the chemical strip that showed that everything was sterilized. Nicholas was warm and kind and answered all my questions. I was shocked at how painless my septum piercing went; I wanted to add on a service but got scared. Now that I see how well this shop treats people, I'll definitely be back!! My wife went with me and wanted her own piercing after watching my experience! 10/10 would recommend

I have had to come here a few times for a jewelry change and they're super helpful, clean and kind!…read moreI'm thinking about going here for my next tattoo but I will definitely go here for future piercing needs.

Wolf and his wife Vera run a very unique jewelry business in which they design their own and travel…read morefar and wide (Wolf has been to Bali 75 times) to collect raw materials for their brand. Exotic and simple gemstones alike such as Austrian crystal, dichroic glass, sea glass, peach moonstone, larimar, lapis, malachite, rose quartz, plus lovely silver pieces, are lovingly used to create their product. They custom design pieces for clients as well as clean and polish newly bought (and previously bought) pieces, and wrap them carefully with inscripted gift cards in boxes.

I stopped in here with some friends this past Thursday right after lunch…read more The collection of jewelry is nice and has some unique and different types of pieces I haven't seen anywhere else. I really had my eye on these earring collections by DC Designs. As an art teacher, these were right up my alley (see my picture). When I come back, a pair of those will be my purchase.

Took my 80 year old mom here to get her ears re-pierced. I was worried bc she is very sensitive to…read morediscomfort let alone pain. Matty was amazingly friendly, patient and gentle - explained everything as he went and did the deed so well my mom barely felt a thing. I could not recommend more highly!

Called about getting a cartilage piercing and got the piercing an hour and a half later…read more The person on the phone was very nice. Was welcomed into the shop by Matty, filled out a waver and got the piercing in about 10 minutes. Matty explained how to care for the piercing after, and helped me find the spot I liked the best on my ear to get pierced. The piercing was fast and painless. Cost $50.

We ended up at Dali Tattoo by accident to get my 4yr old daughters ears pierced bc they were one of…read morethe only places open/available on Easter Sunday. Fred was not only professional but he made my little girl feel so comfortable and she was beaming at the end! We'll be back ... I'm sure!

I'm so glad to have had Fred as my first tattoo artist; he was nice to talk to and took details…read moreinto consideration and I think my design is beautiful. The shop has a nice aesthetic too!

I have been looking for an artist to collaborate with for two years. This tattoo was incredibly…read morespecial to me, and although I only had a vague vision for what I wanted, I knew that I had to be able to trust someone. Rachel (@tattoosbyrachel on instagram) was so patient; kind; educational; & creative. She met me halfway with my budget, and was willing to be flexible when it came to drafting the design. I am so in love with my tattoo. She traced over my grandfather's handwriting (so don't worry- no cultural appropriation here!). There was only one other person get a tattoo during my appointment, and there was plenty of distancing. (They lock the door to prevent walk in appointments). I HIGHLY recommend this shop, and especially Rachel. Her style is amazing. Happy to support a local artist! I can't wait to come back in the future. :)

Booking and pricing was very easy. I suggest reaching out to the artist youd like, they make it…read morevery easy!

I've gotten a few tatts from Brandon and Rob. I also bought one of Jujus painting and I will say I…read morehave been pleased with each one of them. The prices are right, the quality of work is good and their timing is quick. They're fun and make you feel very comfortable. I'm going back soon so yes I recommend them to everybody.

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I came back! On a whim, I decided to get my ears pierced (a double on both ears, and a helix on my…read moreleft ear). For 3 piercings it was $35. Incredible! I was checked in immediately, and was done with the whole process in less than 15 minutes. The lady who pierced my ears was incredibly kind and took the time to verify just exactly where I wanted the piercing. When I asked her to move the marker dot, she did it until I was satisfied. The process was quick and painless, the best piercing experience I've ever had. Great prices, quick service, and a kind piercer.

This review is solely about my experience with the woman on staff who is the piercer. I came in to…read moreget a piercing removed. I had called earlier and spoke with a very nice gentleman who told me they would do it, but a fee is charged, as is usual. He didn't know the price off the top of his head, so I figured I'd come in and see what it was. The shop had no prices posted for piercing removal (although I could see listed prices for other piercings). The piercer came out and told me it would cost $25, which is absolutely ridiculous. A high end shop in New York would charge $10-15. When I told her this, her immediate response was that I was paying for her labor. I tried to reason with her on her math for this -- assuming this took 10 min tops -- did she think her labor was worth a rate of $150/hr? She shut down on that and of course, immediately went to the excuse of the owner sets the price, she doesn't get to control this, blah blah blah. It was blatantly obvious to me that she was arbitrarily setting a price to pocket for herself, so I tried to reason with her. Her responses ranged from: "just to go New York then" to "I don't need you to complain to me about the prices" to a lovely "don't be a bitch, have some respect" as I was walking out. She needs to get a grip and an understanding of some basic customer service. Don't let yourself get ripped off here. Also - the jewelry on display all looked to be that of the cheapest quality so I would advise against getting a piercing here either unless you're willing to risk irritation and infection.

Omg I love this place. Went there 4 years ago with a GC I won and haven't left since lol. They have…read morea great selection of artists. All with a different style. They are very down to earth and super fair with pricing. Have quite a few pieces from Squirrel (Josh) some from Ruik and planning on some from the rest. They have clothing, jewelry, smoking accessories. Make sure to at least check them out. I'm so glad I did. GREAT JOB TRU CREW

I've been talking about getting a dragonfly tattoo for years. After my son met Paul at Tru Ink I…read morefinally decided to go for it. I couldn't be happier. He met with me days before my appointment and gave me "homework" to do so we could design my perfect tattoo. After finding several ideas on Pinterest, I realized I liked a more abstract design. Paul, being an abstract artist, was thrilled with the idea. He treated my arm as his canvas and I am in love with the result! He is a true artist and a great guy to boot! I would highly recommend him and Tru Ink. Great group of guys and very cool atmosphere. Already starting to think about my next one...