Everyone I interacted with here was great! Tim is clearly super talented and perfectly replicated…read morethe image I wanted and in record time. He's very willing to help hash out the details/placement or steer you away from something you might regret or something with poor longevity. As a (very) novice tattoo enthusiast, I appreciated the time that was taken to make sure I was comfortable, feeling okay throughout, and equipped with what I needed to know as far as aftercare. I'm sure I'll be back! Update: dropped a star because I've talked to some folks and have since realized Acme has a lot - I mean, a LOT - of rules. Phones and children are expressly prohibited. Don't even think about reaching for your phone until you are safely in the parking lot or they'll think you're trying to steal their designs. Also, my boyfriend had to stay all the way up front and was not allowed to sit with me/comfort me/keep me company. This was my first tattoo in 10 years so I figured this was normal but apparently that is not the case. Still great quality and decent service but just know that they are STRICT

Tim Forbus is the G.O.A.T!! I cannot stop looking at my tattoo. He did such a great job. I got just…read morewhat I wanted!! The atmosphere was perfect especially being that I was a tad bit nervous. I cannot wait to book another appointment with this guy. Thank you soooooo much!!!

Excellent service and work by Art Lilly. He created a great tattoo from ideas I gave. It's a…read morerelaxing environment and he makes the experience easy and comfortable. Recommend to anyone getting a tattoo.

I was very happy with the service I received. I went in for a consultation, with an idea of a…read moredesign I wanted. Jason had an opening and made the design up and I had it done the same afternoon. It was my first tattoo experience and he made me feel at ease and explained every step in the process. Overall a great experience.

Went to a college around where this piercing/tattoo establishment is back in 2018-2022. Have gotten…read more4-5 ear piercings at Painted Lady. Just finding out there's a high chance Sera doesn't have her piercing certification.... anyways the piercings I've gotten at this place were solid and healed well but the front desk guy and the piercer Sera are very rude, condescending, impatient, and you pretty much worry about NOT saying something they don't like in order to not be spoken to with a big attitude.

We loved our experience at Painted Lady Tattoos! We got sibling tattoos and the artists ensured…read morethe art was exactly how we all wanted it. They took their time with us with sizings and exact placement. But most importantly...they did beautiful work! Highly recommend them to anyone wanting a tattoo!

wes is a pro. so happy with my tattoo. he took my design and elevated it - placed it right where i…read morewanted it - perfection.

My daughter & I walked in on a whim on a random Tues evening with not much time before closing. We…read moreknew we were taking a chance on the timing but had simple, small, tattoos in mind. Wes was very kind & courteous to this tattoo novice lending his professional advice with my design & placement. I appreciate that he stayed to do both mine and my daughter's tattoo. I felt very comfortable and relaxed during my visit. When I am ready for that next level tattoo I'll be back.

Kathy is wonderful! She listened to what I wanted and involved me in the process…read more I brought my violin in to her and she traced the sound holes. I wanted them on my arm. My violin is a handmade instrument by a friend of the family. He only made 7 violins and only 2 worked. It has imperfections and isn't the greatest violin, but it's special to me. When it was time for my tattoo, Kathy had my plan ready to go. (She is so organized!) we chatted a bit as she determined how I wanted it on my arm. I wanted to verify it a few times. And she was patient as I rotated it and such. Her inking on my arm was not nearly as painful as the previous time I got ink done! This was totally tolerable. Some artists drill in with a heavy hand. And Kathy is not one of them. I have been planning this tattoo and figuring it out for 3 years. I don't put ink on me unless I am completely certain. I just moved to this area and I feel incredibly lucky to have found such a skilled ink artist to do my dream tattoo! She and I chatted happily about things we have in common and the time flew by. I am so happy with the result! Thank you, Kathy !! I will definitely be referring people to you when they ask where I got my tattoo done!

Kathy is SO TALENTED. I heard a lot of good things about her work and decided to go to her for my…read moremost recent tattoos. When I was there I was told she's most known for her amazing line work. And let me tell you, she lives up to the hype!! My tattoos are FLAWLESS and exactly what I wanted and imagined. She was a very laid back person and made me feel very comfortable the whole time I was there. Her prices are very good for the great work that she does. I highly recommend going to her. 10/10.

Super suspicious place. There's a lot of negative reviews about piercings and it's unclear if they…read morestill do piercings. Along with just scrolling through positive tattoo reviews...the photos often showed awful and shaky line work.

First time going and had a very good experience only hurt a little bit recommend coming here to get…read moreyour nose pierced

Honestly I wasn't really into getting tattoos but I walked into this shop and felt very comfortable…read morethey made me less nervous and the wait time wasn't bad either. The people working here also have wonderful personalities and they make sure I was doing great throughout the whole session. The quality of my tattoo was great. All the line work was good and they told me I might need a touch up after it heals. Definitely recommend if you want a ethical tattoo.

I wouldn't recommend getting pierced here gave it two chances & both times they did it wrong. So…read moresave yourself a scar.

I got a beautiful mountain scape dot work piece done by Ben (which he essentially hand drew…read morehimself). I told him loosely what I wanted, showed him a picture [tattoo] of it, and he said he never copies directly someone else's tattoo so it would be original. I'd heard enough great things about his work that I said, "ok Ben, I trust you". And it turned out flawlessly. Fair prices, precision detail.. definitely recommend. 4 stars instead of 5 because a $100 minimum is a bit steep if someone wanted to get a tiny touch up or dime sized design with no detail.

This is my second tattoo from Ben Around Tattoos, but my first with Ben. Ben free-handed the…read moreartwork on my hand, and it was perfect. The image that I selected was too large for me hand, but Ben improvised, and it was perfect. It has been a week since my tattoo, and it is healing perfectly. There are several spots that need some minor touch-ups, but I am completely satisfied. If Yelp allows me to post an image of my sugar skull, I will. If you're in the area, and you're thinking about a tattoo, stop.in and see Ben, you won't regret it.

Worst experience of my life. I can't believe I did not do my research first. I'm super…read moredisappointed, But that being said, she deletes her Google and yelp reviews so it's hard to do accurate research. I am very saddened that I wasted over $1000 on this, when I was left with absolutely nothing that I wanted and nothing even remotely close to what she portrays on her social media. While it has been a year now I feel safe sharing an updated photo of how awful things turned out, despite me following instructions to a T.

I can not say enough wonderful things in this one review, to even begin to represent all the praise…read morethat is rightfully due to Morgan Gibson, owner of Blades & Bevels!! First I want to comment on her customer friendly website, which is very easy to navigate thru, and packed full of education and information! You could not leave her website and feel uninformed, it is beyond adequate about procedures, cost, who may or may not be a good candidate for her services! It is one of the best I have ever been on, for a company that offers professional services! That being said, I booked my apt online and was able to get in within ten days! Again all the info that you would ever need is on her website with do's and dont's prior to your apt, for a successful procedure! I have wanted to have permanent makeup on my eyebrows for awhile, to say I was anxious is an understatement! With the amazing reviews and pictures of her work, along with individuals I personally know that had been very pleased with her work, is what gave me the courage to book this apt. At my first meeting with Morgan, she is so calm, so professional, so full of knowledge and education within her practice, you can't but feel safe and comfortable in her hands! I honestly answered majority of her questions about what I wanted with, You decide, I feel very confident in your recommendations!!! With Morgan's knowledge and talent, she knew far better than I what would look best! Everything about her studio was beautiful, super clean, organized, professional and calming! By the time she said we were ready to start, I was so relaxed and confident with her, I literally fell asleep during the process! To the point she had to wake me more than once, for moving in my sleep. The final time she did so, was to say we were finished, and she was handing me a mirror. My first thought was, oh my gosh, she has taken me back 15 years (so near to how my brows used to look, only better!) I can't say my whole face looked that much younger, oh how I wish, but my brows definitely were much more youthful and beautiful! I have to say at this point, I am 59 yrs old, I state this because of a review left on here warning anyone over 50 should beware of getting services by Morgan! That warning I wholeheartedly disagree with! When you leave her studio you are fully equipped with product, and written material on how to care for your brows and fully what to expect day by day! There were no surprises whatsoever, a few times I looked back over the info and even pictures she supplied preparing you on what to expect, I had not one question for it is ALL given to you! I have just completed my perfecting session a few days ago, and I can't wait for my whole healing process to be finished. For I want to see the final full beautiful brows I know I have now!! I can not begin to fully describe the level of professionalism Morgan has, her amazing natural talents, the superior skill in her trade, and top notch customer service with remarkable bedside manner!! I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone, no matter your age! If someone states they were not handed a mirror, or had questions unanswered, I find that very very hard to believe actually! Possibly they are not recalling all the details accurately, idk. For myself, I can not comprehend any of this happening truthfully, it is so far off from any of the experiences I have had with her.

Artists are very talented and friendly and the shop is beautifully decorated. Very comfortable,…read morewelcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend Margaret, who has over 30 years' experience and is amazingly talented. She will make your vision come to life! She and every artist there will take great care of you!

From the owner: Staunton’s most inclusive & top end studio. Over 35 years of exceptional tattoo service. Call us…read morenow to get your tattoo journey started!!