Whilst visiting Scotland, one of my dear friends decided they would like to get something…read morepierced,nzi on line, we booked an appointment for a Sunday afternoon, and then on the day, hoofed it to the shop. Because of the nature of the business, you have to have an appointment, and must be let in by one of the staff. Going up the stairs, you see the attention bro derail in how the place is decorated. Upstairs, we signed in and waited for the person that their appointment was with. That person was awesome they took the time to chat with and explain the process. It really put my friend at ease. I can honestly say if I were going to get something pierced or inked, I'd feel comfortable and confident here.

Ali is kind, gentle, and friendly. I took out my nose piercing before traveling and couldn't get it…read moreback in. I stopped by and they were busy. She got me the 1st appointment the next morning and sold me a new piece of jewelry and installed it for me. The shop dog is also friendly and adorable.

I am so thankful for this great shop and the artists there. I got a tattoo following a trip along…read moreHadrian's Wall (hikes the whole thing) and I wanted something to commemorate the achievement (i'm never doing anything like that again). A friend had designed the image, but I also knew that if i waited until i was home to get it, i would talk myself out of it. Jack was great, and did a wonderful job. I'm so pleased with my piece.

I can't recommend this place highly enough. My tattoo was designed and inked by Eve, who took what…read morewas a pretty crappy, half-arsed collection of vague ideas, came up with something I really love and coloured it in a really subtle but effective way. The rest of the staff are nice too, and the atmosphere's great unless somebody plays The Clash. Then things get dark.

Cannot recommend this place enough from the minute I walked in the door with an idea to actually…read morehaving it done. Owned by Nadia - i have my eye on one of her ideas - my tattoo was done my Mark who spent time going over exactly what I wanted and changing the design several times till I was happy with the final result. Mark was a lovely friendly guy who put me right at ease as lets face it it is a wee bit painful! I will be booking in here for my next one for sure!!

Eclectic Ink are what all good tattoo/piercing places should be: Clean, friendly, knowledgable and…read morevery encouraging! If you're looking for personalised service with a tattoo artist who will take great care of you and make sure you're happy with the work she does, this is the place. I've been tattooed twice by Nadia, am booking in for my third piece and highly recommend her. No question is too stupid, no piece too geeky! I've been to other studios but have never felt more comfortable getting needles stuck in me has I have here. EI is a small studio with just one piercer and one tattoo artist but what they lack in size they more than make up for in style. Both owners care deeply about making sure you come away from the shop smiling, and I always do - or else I wouldn't keep going back!

Several months back the Mr got his first tattoo here - I was really impressed with the work he had…read moredone, so I booked myself in a consultation with Rachel. First off, the reception staff were really friendly, and I loved the décor - kinda like an old Speakeasy, merged with lots of Japanese iconography. Rachel herself was lovely. Extremely professional, and great at discussing what I was looking for, and what would work for the tattoo. Now, I'm basically fast running out of space to get tattooed on, having seen several different artists on the past - but this was by far the easiest, least painful tattoo I've ever had. And I love it! Really happy with my experience here - I have a much bigger cover up to be done, so I'll be booking back in soon.

Tattoos are a very very personal thing, so finding people who you trust, and like, to tattoo you…read morecan be a bit hit or miss. I guess I've been lucky so far. Firstly the decor, I love it! Admittedly I'm a big fan of Japanese culture so even the name caught my eye but stepping through the door you are welcomed in by the deep red walls, a gorgeous chaise longue and some red leather sofas that I desperately want to steal. I've had two tattoos done here (well, I'm in the midst of the second) and have been in and out of here several times for the sessions (big tattoos take a long time!). Everyone is really friendly and laid-back, clearly passionate about what they do and very hardworking. More importantly, they are all brilliant artists, adaptable to different styles. This for me is a key difference to a lot of other places, because they are such good artists you can pop in with an idea/inspiration and they'll draw up something unique based on that. Having worked with Kev and now Rachel, both have been receptive and respectful and I've ended up with two unique custom tattoos that I love. I can't say, unlike the other reviewer, that I've had any issues with their level of service, nor have I heard anything negative from anyone else I know who has been tattoo'd there, so I'd definitely give this place a look for your next (or first) ink!

We walked in and they were able to take us!!!…read more Nathan was very nice - I've never met a tattoo artist that is friendly and actually wants to chat. We got small tattoos and the detail was great. Would highly recommend!

I went to Hepcat Tattoo for what should have been a simple tattoo. Things did not go well from the…read morestart as I made an appointment with Lyle who then contacted me to reschedule - twice (both times for personal reasons). I then rescheduled for a 1pm appointment but when I arrived I was told that Lyle was with another client and the work was more intricate than he first thought. I was given the option of having the work done by Nathan - I was sceptical as he was young so I asked if he was sure he could do the work whereupon he showed me several photos on his phone of work he had done previously, most of which appeared to be well done. I wanted two words (the nickname for my daughter ), a four word phrase, two music notes and a small Texas Bluebonnet flower. Nathan said they had tattooed Texas Bluebonnets before so he knew what they were and what they looked like. I showed him a photo of a tattoo of a bluebonnet my daughter had recently had done and which was beautiful. Nathan, told me, after he had finished the tattoo that he had problems with my older skin (I'm 73) - if that was the case he should have stopped at the first sign of a problem so we could discuss how to proceed -- but he didn't. What I ended up with was thick lettering, the one single music more resembling an exercise hand dumbbell and the Texas Bluebonnet looking nothing like a flower, rather it looks like a hairy blue banana which is going a little mouldy along its green centre line. I have been in contact with Stu the owner, who did offer suggestions in the form of more music notes, but the tattoo itself is so ugly that additional work would be like trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. I am now looking at over £1,000 to have the tattoo removed by a well-established dermatology business. As I am a pensioner, this is an extra cost I will have some difficulty paying, especially with today's excessively high cost of living. I suggested to Stu that perhaps I should be reimbursed the amount I paid to have this eyesore tattooed tattooed -- he said I should return to the shop and ask Nathan if he would reimburse the money. I live a considerable distance from Glasgow and with ferry fare, train fare and taxi I would have to pay out over £30 to return - and would Nathan reimburse my money - I doubt it. I may be a senior but I'm not stupid enough to throw good money after bad. Shame on you Stu, Nathan, Lyle and Hepcat Tattoo.

prices are great, service was quick and easy to book an appointment online. However the staff…read moreweren't very friendly... felt very unwelcome :(

Great shop, friendly people and amazing prices. Our tattoo artist, Kamy, was fantastic and…read moreextremely personable. Check this place out for sure if you're looking for work done in Glasgow city central.

I got my tattoo as soon as I landed. I had been conversing with the shop over email prior to my…read morevisit to the UK. They were super easy to work with even thousands of miles apart. Marcus did my tattoo and I love it. He did such a great job, it looks great. He was very professional!

From the owner: Right in the centre of Glasgow, friendly approachable staff. We do professional quality custom…read moretattoos, hygienic professional body piercing, professional tattoo removal. Our design or yours. Appointments or walk-ins welcome. From a small first tattoo to a full body suit. Gift vouchers available. Monthly promotions, check website for details. We can design a unique tattoo for every customer. Beautiful shop in Glasgow's most famous street. Clean and friendly service.

Excellent, professional yet friendly atmosphere. Great artists, custom designs, nothing more you…read morecan wish for!

Really friendly, conscientious and clean. We went to have my…read moredaughter's ears pierced - she's 13. They used needles, not a gun. The piercings are super even and have hardly bled or oozed since. Excellent info and ID check, good price and the offer to change the piercing for her own jewelry in 4 weeks make this studio absolutely recommendable.

Back today for an ear piercing , done by Laura who was absolutely brilliant. Made me feel…read more relaxed, we had a lovely wee chat and treated with such professionalism. Highly recommend Nirvana piercing studio. Will definitely be back .

The most professional piercings I gave had in 35 years! Kim…read morewas awesome!! Thank you!

I got my first tattoo in Tribe 2 just 4 days ago, i had already been in a few months previous to…read moreget 3 piercings and knew then that i would be back. The cost for piercings is pretty average for any other place you might go but as i was getting 3 piercings at once he offered me the cheapest one for free, and said that that was pretty standard for someone getting a few things done at the same time. I was a bit silly that day as had gone along without eating anything, so i was given a handful of chocolates to ensure i didn't pass out! (something to do with blood sugar levels when getting pierced/tattoo'd) Although i said where i wanted the piercings, he drew dots on my ears for me to chose exactly where i wanted it. The aftercare was great too, i was told exactly how to look after them and to pop in if i wanted help changing them over etc. So next came the tattoo!! i was pretty nervous for this, especially as part of it goes across my ribs and the guy at the desk was like ''oooo that's gonna nip a bit''!! (and he's a pretty tough looking guy!) The guy doing my tattoo said the same thing too, but encouraged me to use 'colourful' language if it helped!! It did!! Although i don't think it helped the two girls waiting after me, as desk guy said he could hear me from up stairs. oops. Ive been putting on the cream they gave me 4 times a day since and so far its not even scabbed!! and it looks purty :D will definitely be going back here for my second one!!

Tribe 2 Tattoo have a loyal custom and a solid reputation they have strived to build on over the…read moreyears. A couple of friends had some tasteful tattoo's done from here, and I came along for support. Alright, I came to watch as well! They were really pleased with the results - the tats were simple but looked great, and seemed to have a remarkable, seamless healing time. Although the staff have gathered an extensive back catalogue if you're looking for inspiration, they are also willing and indeed eager to be creative with your designs. There are a lot of books lining the shelves if you're looking to do something a bit different with your idea. It's an inspirational environment but most importantly, the staff respect you and give you free reign over your design. Tribe isn't merely a tattoo parlour - it's also a piercing studio. I had a few ear piercings done in here and would definitely go back for more. The staff are soothing and made the procedure relatively painless. It was also very reasonably priced and to my knowledge the cost has not rapidly steepened over the years. Tribe 2 Tattoo is a very open, accomodating tattoo studio - none of your sleazy back alley vibe in here. But if that's what you're looking for, it's also a very cool place with vibrant, friendly personalities behind the counter. If you're looking to get pierced or inked by a reputable establishment, I'd point you in the direction of here.