Devotion has been awarded with quite a bit of my business for many different reasons. Cleanliness: their shop is always clean and presentable (not to mention kick-ass music constantly playing the background). The staff is very knowledgeable and up-to-date on how to keep your fresh body modifications clean and healing up as quickly as possible. They keep a level of professionalism that is only matched by their open attitudes. I've been pierced three times from their shop (lip, industrial, and my gauges) and each time was walked through the steps of being pierced, how to keep it clean, and double check to see if it was what I really wanted. Rob (shop owner) on several occasions helped me decide on which type of piercing would look best with my physique and facial structure, something that I appreciate greatly as a recurring customer. One thing that I hate about many different shops is that they have an almost "holier than thou" attitude that makes me, as a customer, not want to return or even get a modification done, despite how talented the artists are. I've never had a problem like this at Devotion. Frankly, I think this is one of the most important aspects of customer service in this kind of industry--I need to be able to trust you, as an artist, to not screw the work I want done and I want to be able to approach you and get an honest opinion about the work I want done. I worked with Rob to get my 2nd tattoo design redone for about an hour before he started actually working on me just to make sure that the design was exactly what I wanted. (If it's permanent, no one should accept anything less than perfect, really). The prices are very reasonable and match the current market prices in terms of piercings and hourly rates for tattoos. On top of that, the work by the artists is phenomenal, so you're getting a solid investment when you chose to get your work done here. They also have a wide range and style of jewelry to choose from and know many local artists who are willing and able to make personalized and unique sets. If you want a relaxed atmosphere that maintains true professionalism and has high-quality art, check 'em out. I would give them 5 stars, but no shop is perfect. read more

Devotion Tattoo & Body Piercing - Devotion Tattoo and Body Piercing team - Piercing Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Horrible place to go. My tattoo turned out exactly as I told them I didn't want. Then they didn't finish it or redo the lines properly and covered everything up with shading. Now they wanna charge a lot more to do anything else. I would give a zero rating if possible. read more

I have been a previous customer of Devotion, and had no problems until I visited again with my best friend on March 30, 2018, because we were looking to get matching tattoos. She went first, and I was in the room with her as she was getting her tattoo. The artist's name was Kevin, and he was extremely rough on her leg with the tattoo machine. She was bleeding really badly, and was noticeably in a lot of pain. Kevin kept joking about how he had messed up tattoos before, and it made me kind of nervous for my friend. The end result of her tattoo was absolutely terrible... There was ink missing, and he even put the wrong color in her tattoo. It was supposed to be turquoise, not purple. I asked for purple in mine. I ended up getting my money back because the work was just terrible, and I did not want him to tattoo me. My friend was in tears, and was told that nothing was wrong with her tattoo. Scott, who was apparently "Kevin's boss," yelled at her and told her that her tattoo looked fine, and to "live with it." My friend was in pain for 2-3 days because her leg had swollen and bruised from how rough Kevin was on her. She could barely walk. Devotion has terrible customer service, and they are far from professional. read more

I left one star because there was not an option for zero. I have tried to buy and order items from this "piercing shop" and I have never been able to get a dam thing. I've even left my number at times. Seems as though my business was not needed? So here is the BEST part...I've had my ears gauged for yearsssss! I've gotten many, many compliments over the years on my piercings originally done at "Sadu" in Charlotte (my suggestion is go there, anywhere but here really). I attempted to give this place one more chance because, I live in the vicinity now. I go in to stretch up a size and an acrylic taper was used to stretch my ears, because of the lack of proper tools. I was also asked to participate in my own ear stretching. Yes, I repeat, I was asked to complete my own piercing, because the young lady could not finish once the taper was in my ear. I wasn't even offered gloves or a hand-wash. My ears were so f'ing angry and it is just now 3 or 4 months later, that I can even talk about it., After over 12 years of pretty healthy ears, mine are severely damaged. One ear doesn't hold a tunnel and has scarred tissue that I'm praying will heal. I tried to talk to someone there and they acted like their horrible mistake with my body was a bother. I have been researching how to report the situation and these practices to the appropriate agency and/or organization. When I get time I will be writing the BBB and Consumer affairs where applicable. No one should have their body torn up and then be treated like the whole ordeal is of little importance. HEED MY WARNING....DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT TRUST THIS "SHOP" WITH YOUR BODY!!! read more

I would give this place zero stars if that were an option. The man who did my piercing (I think his name was Will) was extremely rude and sarcastic toward me while I was filling out my information. He was impatient and charged me $30 to pierce my nose but on yelp it says it costs $20. I had my nose pierced before and it didnt hurt as bad as it did when he pierced it. He was rough with my nose. I really regret getting my piercing done at that place. Do not go there if you want to be treated like a human being! read more