I've been going to Tom for piercings for myself and my daughter for the last 6-7 years. He always…read moretakes his time lining it up perfectly. He will tell you if you don't have the proper anatomy for a piercing which is a GOOD thing. A couple of weeks after I had my tragus pierced, it got snagged in my hair and pulled out. My daughter and I desperately tried to get it back in, but only made it so much worse and more swollen. I called Tom and he told me to come in. He got it back in and gave me some instructions to help the damaged me and my daughter did. He told me to call him in a week or two with an update. Between my daughter and I we have about 15 piercings that were done by Tom. They all healed beautifully. I send everyone I know to Tom and they have the same experiences we have. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Reposting from Google because I don't think my other review is warning enough people about the…read morepiercer's incompetence here: Went in for a double helix piercing on the recommendation of a coworker who'd had nipples done and loved her experience. Wish I could say the same for mine. I didn't realize until I went home and was shopping for replacement jewelry how much was wrong with my new piercings. First issue: he pierced my helix at 20G (no discussion prior, and they "don't stock jewelry" so I had no choice in the matter) and EVERYTHING you will find online says it should be 16 - 18 at minimum - to prevent tearing/cheese cutter/rejection in such a sensitive area. Secondly, he applied butterfly backs to close them!! They're a huge infection risk and don't allow enough room for post-piercing swelling. By day 3 I was in agony, the backing was fully pushing against my skin and it was ANGRY. I went to another piercer to have the jewelry swapped out for what it should have been in the first place - 18G titanium threadless. Thirdly, he recommends soap and water with q-tips to clean, when the standard recommendation is sterile saline. Antibacterial soap is too harsh on freshly pierced skin and apparently leads to more irritation. The other piercer told me Tom used to have a great reputation in the area, but that lately they've been getting more and more people coming to get his mistakes fixed at their shop. I would firmly NOT recommend getting pierced here. Now that the swelling has gone down, it's easy to see how HORRIBLY PLACED these piercings are - they're pointing fully under the curve of the ear! I don't even know if I'll be able to put hoops in these without them hitting the ridge instead. If only there were a license for piercers - Tom should lose his if there was! Added on months later: Since the healing process is several months along now and there isn't any more swelling on my ear, it's very easy to see just how badly pierced this helix was. One piercing completely rejected. The one I'm left with faces at a downward angle, and is completely hidden by the curve of the cartilage when viewed from a normal profile angle. It's unusable, and has to be taken out. I was never contacted by the shop OR the piercer following this review to offer to repierce or refund or ANYTHING: they clearly just don't give a shit about the quality of work they put out there in the world. What a waste of my time and pain and attention in keeping it cared for.

Tim and Simon at Magic Ink are amazing artists!! I've been a customer for 7 years now. They are…read moregreat. Tim has done most of my tattoos, including fixing my first tattoo, that was done at a different shop. They listen to your tattoo idea and the colors you would like and then they work their magic to make your vision come to life. I will continue to be a loyal customer for years to come. I highly recommend Tim and Simon at Magic Ink!!

Tim runs a nice, clean, sanitized shop. His artwork is awesome! Nice clean lines. He knows how to…read moretake a idea you have and turn it into an amazing tattoo. Highly recommend this shop.

My girlfriends and I had a fantastic experience!! Joe was so kind and hilarious - we were laughing…read moreso much I forgot to be nervous! He pierced my ears quickly with very little pain and they are perfectly even. The prices were great as well - I paid $50 for my second lobe piercings (both the service and jewelry) but honestly, I would have paid more just because it was such a blast to talk to him. My friend paid $35 for her cartilage piercing, which is by far the best price for miles around. Luckily, none of us passed out, peed, or did both in quick succession. The shop was clean and the other staff were very friendly as well. Overall, we had so much fun and Joe did a great job with all of our piercings!

Got my nose pierced for the fourth time (my bad and NEVER at Boney Joe's) the other day…read more I'm no youngster and I have to say the gentleman who did the piercing couldn't have been nicer. I felt quite comfortable. He knows what he is doing b/c this piercing, unlike the others, was like a small pinch and that was it. Before the piercing, everything, EVERYTHING was sterilized in front of me, gloves worn, whole bit. This is the cleanest and neatest shop if its kind I've been in. highly recommend

My tattoo! Woody brought my precious princess Nonie's snout to life even better than I could…read moreimagine. Welcoming, fun and clean shop.

Let me begin by saying if you want a tattoo THIS is the place to get it. The skill level,…read moreexperience and quality are second to nothing. I did my research and after consulting several artists Dooner here at Up in Arms was my final answer! Let me just say that being my first tattoo I was cautious in finding a good artist in a clean, comfortable location. I could go on and on but who likes to read a long review so let me just say, the staff and Dooner are professional and friendly and are there for YOU. The entire experience from scheduling to the preparation to the actual appointment including aftercare was seamless and simple. Yes you must get an appointment months in advance, but you can possibly get a walk in as well. I booked mine three months out but I also had a 5 hour piece of art. Dooner was exceptional and handled my anxiety like a champ. I felt comfortable the entire time other than the first tattoo jitters I'm sure most go through. The parlor was clean and comfortable with a great music selection playing. Conversation was easy and the entire experience, AWESOME! I highly recommend Dooner or his colleagues for your next art piece. You will be stoked as I've already had many people compliment me on mine. I am already considering a second piece, and I know where I'll be going

Every thing with Cassie went amazing, she is a great , I have gone to her for 10 years and she has…read moredone many tattoos for me. I love each one of them, each has a special. I could not be happier. I also have used Jenn for my piercings and I love it as well, also oz did one piercing for me he was amazing, he said it would hurt but it barely hurt. Thank you , Joyce smith Love love Cassie and staff , Sam checks you in and also does tattoos, very nice '''family''

I attended an animal charity event they hosted to get pricing on having my ears pierced. They…read moreweren't busy then so they could do it right away. Their price was half of what I was quoted at another place. But what I loved most was the amount of knowledge the technician had. She said they have to study 2 years on all kinds of subjects including health and the medical aspect of piercing before they can get licensed. She was gentle and did a great job piercing my ears. The after care instructions were printed and very clear and I didn't have any trouble at all. I will definitely return if I have any other body piercing done.

My fiancé and I went to their Valentine's Day flash tattoo event and got there early to beat the…read morelines. Check in was easy and they are very upfront and honest about their pricing. The studio itself is so cool. They have winding stairs to their upstairs rooms and they have very comfortable couches you can wait on. Everything was very clean, even the bathroom was spotless. Getting the tattoo was super quick but the line work was very clean. They did an amazing job!

This is such a good piercing place in Pittsburgh! I haven't been to any others in Pittsburgh to be…read morefair, but I trust this place a lot. They're very skilled, knowledgeable, and clean (which is so important for a piercing place.) The guy who does piercings is so cool and really friendly. He's very helpful with advising you about pain levels, with telling you how to clean your piercing, and with helping you pick out your jewelry; he's also very patient as you're deciding where the piercing should go. He makes you feel really calm and less nervous when getting the actual piercing too, which I appreciate a lot. I've gotten pierced here on two separate days and have had great experiences with him both times. He also works really fast, so you're in and out with a new piercing pretty quickly. Piercing prices are honestly really reasonable for the quality and service you're getting. My friend's piercing fell out after she got it done here and she came back and they helped her put it back in safely. No complaints here! PSA they do 2 piercings for the price of 1 on Tuesdays, but the wait can get REALLY long since everyone and their mom shows up on that day for the deal. Would advise going earlier to secure your spot if you're going on Tuesday, otherwise you'll make the piercing guy stay hours past closing :( The waiting area inside is pretty limited (only a few couches) so if it's really crowded you might have to leave and come back. Also Sushi Kim 2 right next door is the perfect place for dinner if you're waiting for your piercing during dinner time. It's some of the best sushi and Korean food in the city. Highly recommend checking it out :)

The haircut was fine…read more The price was a bit much, plus I always tip.

Got a tattoo. Something small. Took about 10 minutes to do. This place is clean and friendly and…read morehas a hand full of artists. Now, if you are looking for tattoo to get that looks like something a celebrity has, I would look around. This place is good for this area, but I wouldn't say its an elite tattoo shop, its a good tattoo shop. I would still go back here for something small or a touch up though.

I came here with my friend to be her support while she was getting her tattoo. Not that she really…read moreneeded me since she's had plenty of tattoos but I came because it was also in the neighborhood. I really have to say that this tattoo shop was a wonderful experience to have on a Saturday morning. Michelle the owner in tattooer was probably one of the most gracious and amazing people I have met. While I was not the one to get tattooed by her the conversation that we had as a group was just amazing. She is a beautiful soul. Her ability to be so open and understanding of similar life experiences while making it about the person and not just herself was fantastic. While I was the not the one who is getting tattooed she made me feel comfortable in the space that she provided. She even gave me a recommendation about a tattoo cover up that I've been thinking about for some years now. She made me feel assured and comfortable that what I wanted is a possibility and to not be afraid to go for it. Michelle is a warm and friendly individual that only allows positivity in her space. And she even takes time to talk to her clients outside of the tattoo space. I would suggest coming here for a positive inclusive tattoo experience. You will not be disappointed.

Gypsy is a great shop. They are appointment only so make sure to coordinate with your artist first…read more Warm vibes with great artists, highly recommend

My nose piercing by June was an amazing experience. Her vibe is amazing. She's so sweet and really…read moreknowledgeable. She made my son's ear piercings quick and easy and helped me convince him to finish the last one after we got the first one done and he was scared!!!! 10/10.

This place has gone downhill for piercings. It's not like it used to be. They can't even put a…read morelonger stem in when asked after 2 absorption issues. Now the earring is reabsorbing due to being pierced with too short of a stem. This could have been avoided if it was done upon initial request. It is no fun having your ears eat your earrings bc a "qualified" piercer can't take the time or have the common sense to pierce or replace with a longer stem.