This is a long post, but it's DEFINITELY worth the read. If you're thinking about getting your ears…read morepierced, do NOT GO TO CLAIRE'S. In October, I decided to get my double piercings done at Claire's because I figured that using a piercing gun would be easier, less painful, and a quick procedure compared to how tattoo shops do it. Right? WRONG. Not only did the gun get stuck halfway through and my ears were firetruck red for days after, but the pain was bad enough so that I couldn't sleep on either side for a week. Furthermore, as Claire's admitted THEMSELVES, the earrings they use are of subpar quality and they've had a lot of issues with them falling out and with infection. Just 2 weeks after I got pierced at Claire's, my right earring fell out and my wound closed up overnight. A Claire's employee blamed it on really crappy, imported earrings and recommended that I burn the tip of a safety pin and re-open it myself, since they couldn't do anything to help me. I was so horrified that a so-called "professional" would recommend such a terrible solution that I left and never came back. As of yesterday, my old piercing was fully healed over, so I went to Town Hall Tattoo in the Wyoming Valley Mall to get it re-pierced, to check the other ear piercing to see if it was healed and aligned properly, and to get some high-quality jewelry instead of the "gold-plated" crappy posts I was wearing. Town Hall Tattoo came highly recommended by my friend, who had her cartilage pierced there and was really happy with the results. Now, the reason I didn't go to a professional tattoo shop in the first place is because I am scared of needles. I don't like needles ONE DAMN BIT, so going in to get my ears pierced with a needle made me very anxious. However, after I saw Ryan's piercing studio, I was put at ease. He is extraordinarily clean; I mean, everything was pristine. He went to great measures to make sure everything was beyond sanitary. However, he is not only extremely clean, but funny, extraordinarily knowledgeable, and creative. He looked at my ears and knew exactly where a good placement would be, and told me about what he was going to do in detail. His body jewelry was beautiful and very good quality, too. However, what impressed me the most was the actual piercing itself. I was prepared for a lot of pain and blood, like there was with the piercing gun at Claire's, but I couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised. I heard a pop, and after a few seconds of brief pain (more discomfort than actual pain), it was over. After a minute, the pain was completely gone, and my piercing looked BEAUTIFUL! He gave me lots of great advice, and even gave me free aftercare! That night, I was even able to sleep on my side without any discomfort, and very minimal swelling. I was so happy... and then I got really, really mad at myself that I let my ears anywhere NEAR a piercing gun and the China-made bacteria-traps that Claire's sells as earrings. I am beyond thrilled with my new piercings and I'm even coming back in today to get my third lobe piercings done! Ryan from Town Hall Tattoo is the BEST!!!

I used them twice for simple line work. They were friendly, professional and did a nice job. The…read morelines were shaky but this isn't a Ink Master competition. The prices did go up drastically, but what hasn't?

Just got my second tattoo by Charlie finished and it's even better than the first if that's…read morepossible. You'd be hard pressed to find a better black and gray artist in this or any area. All the artists at Glass Heart are fantastic. I'm already putting ideas together for the next one and it will definitely be done here.

Timely quality professional work. Excellent experience all around. Will take the trip to see them…read moreagain for more ink.

Great shop. High quality work. Nick, Chris, Nate and Richie kill it. Best work in the valley.read more

Someone told me about this place. I was told the main artist…read morewas fantastic and his artwork looked good to me. They were booked solid so the receptionist recommended another artist. I figured if the main artist is good, then the other artist should be just as good or at least be good enough to work there. I showed up early for my appointment and the artist was late, (bad sign). Instead of working with the artist directly, strangely I had to work through the receptionist (another bad sign). I gave her the picture I wanted as a tattoo, she gave it to the artist, I waited for about a half hour before I got a response. She came out with a different drawing?! I told her I don't want that drawing, I want the one I gave. She went back to the artist, Another half hour went by, she came out with another drawing with a flower next to it ?!! Again, I said I don't want these pictures, I want the one I gave! After waiting for over an hour, I finally got seated. (Wait it gets better). The artist only talked about himself, never asking anything about me or my tattoo choice. I knew something was wrong once he told me he's not an artist and he only had 1 or 2 years experience as a tattooer. I'm an artist myself, so I thought how bad can it be, it a simple tattoo? I was wrong. Judge for yourself, check out the Swiss Army knife photo. Line work is bad, one blade looks like it's floating. If you decide to use this place, make sure you use the main artist. I don't remember this guys name, maybe it was Michael Angelo. I won't even go back to have it fixed. I am in my 50s, so I only have to live with this for a short time.

Breadon Angley is one of the greatest artist at this tattoo studio . I have had several tattoos…read moredone and I'm working on full arm sleeves .

I went to Mscandys for a piercing and saw some of work she did. I wanted a special memorial tattoo…read moreon my upper back. I told Ms Candy what I wanted and scheduled the appointment. 7 tattoos later they are all beautiful! I won't let another tattoo artist touch me! T atmosphere at Ms. Candy's is calm and relaxing. Candy is a sweet person! She makes you feel like you are her only client. If I could give more than 5 stars I definitely would. I have recommended her to everyone that asks about my tattoos!

I've been going to candy ever since I got my first tattoo, I've gotten 20 tattoos done by her, and…read moreall I can say is, once you start going to her, you'll never wanna switch to another artist, she makes sure your comfortable the whole time, every tattoo she's done is unbelievably spot on. No complaints here. I highly recommend going to Mscandytattoo for your next ink therapy!

The best shop around. They are moving, but not too far. It is worth following them to their new…read morelocation. If you want a classic tattoo, this place can't be best. Check them out.

Omar is the best. I've gotten multiple tattoes done by him and will now only go to him!read more

A year or so ago Bruce did the tattoo on my foot it came out great and still looks great! I want a…read morenose piercing and was referred to him by many people including the guy that did my current tattoo.. I'm so glad I was referred to Bruce he's the best! And super friendly! He was very honest with me about the healing process telling me flat out "I'm not interested in just taking your money". I will only trust him to get this done and will refer anyone that asks to him,

Bruce is a very well known artist in the area. His tattoos come out looking great. I have had 4…read moretattoos done by him and every one came out great. Only set back is he doesn't draw anything until the day of the tattoo so if changes need to be made you could be there awhile which will make your appointment longer and the next person will have to wait.