this was my first tattoo, Yeah! My first impression was how clean everything looked and the…read morefriendliness of the staff, Kayleigh and Phil. My artist Janine was sensitive to this being my first time and the purpose of my tattoo. We discussed the best design and placement of the tattoo, which was very important to me. This tattoo represented the coordinates of where my husband ashes were laid to rest. She was then proceeded very gently to create this wonderful memorial to my husband. I am so thankful to everyone at Steel N Ink for making this an almost painless and wonderful experience. Thank you Janine... I would certainly recommend you to my friends and family.

Re: Steel N Ink WATERLOO…read more RUN AWAY FROM THIS STUDIO! Billing practices are highly questionable! Staff will quote one price and you could be charged something completely different and arbitrary! There is zero flexibility with respect to compromise and/or customer satisfaction. I was quoted $180 for the work I inquired about and was subsequently charged $360 plus tax. They refuse to problem-solve over the phone (i.e., Sarah Taylor) and prefer to play on the defensive, rather than acknowledge miscommunication. Highly disappointing. Sarah suggested that she prefers emailing so they can better track the complaint process - a perfect avoidance tactic and signs of questionable leadership. All in all, this shop is seemingly more interested in the bottom line, rather than offering accurate and clear information (either over the phone, on their website or via email). I am happy to share my email communications with anyone contemplating using this shop for their next tattoo. RUN AWAY AND RUN FAST! #SteelNInk

Great experience from start to finish. Dropped in unannounced and they fit me in. 'Rabbit' the…read moreapprentice was cool and informative. Checked my pic's offered advice and scheduled me for later in the afternoon. Terry received me at 4 and set up shop. Had great chair-side manner and made me (and my wife) feel comfortable. He was a good guy and had a very light hand....didn't hurt much at all. He even let me use his phone charger while we worked! Rabbit came back and checked up on us also and chatted us up a bit more. 30 min in the chair and done. Tatt looks great ..... and feels good this morning. Just touched it for the first time, I can barely feel it, my skin isn't even raised. Colour looks great. I'm very happy. Would recommend the shop and both of the men that I dealt with. True pros! Thx Gents!

My boyfriend was over charged for his tattoo. It was quoted at $350, mins you he had already paid…read morehis deposit 2 weeks prior, so the total should have only been $300 plus taxes, but they had added his already paid deposit into his total and somehow by the end of everything he had to pay $395 (which they had added extra plus the deposit which was already paid as stated prior) After the deposit and the final payment the total amount was $451. Then when he told them the deposit was already paid they still made him pay the $395. So very unimpressed and feeling super angry.

Had an appt oct 25 for two pieces. As I've had done before at other tatt shops, I put a deposit,…read morebooked my appt and gave the artist an idea of what I wanted. Normally a professional artist would send ideas before the appt, so that the customer can approve or voice their opinion prior to the appt. I did not hear from him and when I showed up the day of, he only then started the sketch. I didn't agree with what he had. I had one simple lettering tattoo done that day, and have still waited for the artist to get back to me. Through one email he stated he's busy with other people's sketches who have appts booked. Mine was booked from oct 25 and he has failed to work on mine despite still having a deposit. I've asked and he won't refund my deposit and doesn't seem to want to work something out as far as doing the tatt I have a deposit in for. Very unprofessional, fraudulent at best.

Re: Steel N Ink WATERLOO…read more RUN AWAY FROM THIS STUDIO! Billing practices are highly questionable! Staff will quote one price and you could be charged something completely different and arbitrary! There is zero flexibility with respect to compromise and/or customer satisfaction. I was quoted $180 for the work I inquired about and was subsequently charged $360 plus tax. They refuse to problem-solve over the phone (i.e., Sarah Taylor) and prefer to play on the defensive, rather than acknowledge miscommunication. Highly disappointing. Sarah suggested that she prefers emailing so they can better track the complaint process - a perfect avoidance tactic and signs of questionable leadership. All in all, this shop is seemingly more interested in the bottom line, rather than offering accurate and clear information (either over the phone, on their website, or via email). I am happy to share my email communications with anyone contemplating using this shop for their next tattoo. RUN AWAY AND RUN FAST! #SteelNInk

I got my nose pierced here and the guy was super nice and did a great job, I've never had any…read moreissues with the piercing and the jewelry is good quality unlike some places that charge so much for cheap jewelry. I've never gotten a tattoo here so I can't speak for that but my piercing experience was great especially compared to other places around.

Chantelle is an outstanding artist...she interpreted my design and the finished product was better…read morethan my mind imagined. Great use of colour. She is meticulously clean. I highly recommend her!!

Went to the Altered Native for the first time today. The inside is very clean and well curated with…read morelots of fun items to buy. I was helped by two staff members who were both friendly and fun to talk to. I had a few questions that were answered with expertise. Signed up to be a member and I will be back many more times. Thanks!

Lingering Ink is under new management now which a lot of people don't know…read more They are so helpful! I called for new piercing jewellery and they got back to me so quickly and tried to cover all basis to help me. Professional, friendly, and clean environment. I would recommend to anyone to do in and check them out.

It was my first tattoo at 58 .The black haired good looking girl did my 3 dragons,she was very good…read more sorry I can remember her name,but the experience was awesome and I will be back for another one,only by her.MIKE.R

I saw some of Kali's work on Instagram and all of her work is absolutely stunning so I knew I had…read moreto book with her at sink or swim. The guys at the front desk were really nice and they followed all covid protocols so I knew I was in good hands. I was greeted with a warm welcome from kali and she helped me pick out my jewelry. She was so kind from start to finish and reassured me that I would have the most comfortable experience. She was informative and honest which is something everyone should look for in a piercer, you can tell that she loves what she does which put me at ease. She urged me to reach out to her via Instagram if I have any questions/run into any issues. Would definitely recommend sink or swim for all of your piercing needs.

Staff were great people, super friendly. Artist had a great personality and made my nerves ease,…read morehe was also easy to work with too. Will be back again in the near future for another tattoo. Thanks again!

From the owner: Professional Tattoo Studio | Alliston Specializing in Black & Grey + Colour…read more•𝕐𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕍𝕚𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 • 𝔼𝕩𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕥𝕝𝕪 𝕀𝕟𝕜𝕖𝕕• 103 Victoria St W Unit 5 SMDHU Approved We also offer design services suck as logos, Business cards, Promotional flyers/brochures, Invitations etc. Our studio has teamed up with Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC)*. All First Responders, Military and Veterans will have a portion of their tattoo cost donated to WWC. *WWC is a national mental health service provider dedicated to serving Trauma Exposed Organizations, Trauma Exposed Professionals and their families.