Blue byrd tattoo Wayne Ave has a great inviting atmosphere with very talented artist, VERY…read moreCREATIVE and ARTISTIC minds. Everyone there is so friendly, Shop is ALWAYS CLEAN!. My FAVORITE artist is NICK HARRISON!!, everyone needs get in here , check the place out and get something really cool and original, YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!.

Took my 16 yr old to the Wayne Avenue location for a helix piercing with Liz. We arrived early and…read moreshe was ready to go. Was patient with my indecisive teenager as she and her older sister debated jewelry choices. She was knowledgeable and gave advice about the jewelry and its warranty and my daughter was surprised at how quickly and easily it was done and minimal the pain was. Would definitely go see Liz again.

I came in to see Tori aka Thistlefoot for a tattoo. I had seen their work on TikTok and knew that…read morethis was the person that I wanted to do my Last Unicorn tattoo. It turned out absolutely stunning. Tori is very sweet and kind and easy to talk to. If you have any kind of magical creature that you want to get tattoo'ed I highly recommend them!

I have been going here since they opened. I love this shop. Great vibe from everyone. I have always…read morebeen proud of my art done by Mike. I will be making another appointment soon.

To start off, getting pierced here is extremely expensive. If you don't like the way they pierced…read moreyou or if your body rejects the piercing, you will likely be out $75-100 minimum. They charge around $60 per piercing, sometimes more. This does not include the price of the jewelry. Their jewelry is excessively marked up. They won't pierce you with jewelry you buy separately and bring to them. Understandable to a point, but it's very costly going that route. I have had both good and bad experiences here. Sometimes the piercers are very polite and professional, other times they are not very friendly and don't do a good job on the piercing. I had my forward helix done here a few years ago. The piercer marked my ear, let me look in the mirror, and asked me if that's where I wanted the earring. I said no, that's too low, too close to my rook, I'd like it higher up. She said no problem, but didn't mark my ear a second time. She said she would just move the piercing up a little bit. Great. So she pierces my ear, puts the jewelry in, and lets me go look at it. She hadn't moved the piercing up at all, she had pierced me exactly where I said I didn't want it. Way too low on the forward helix. That cost me $85 in total and she said she could not pierce again without charging another $60 for a second pierce. From now on I will not get pierced at this location if the piercer I trust and like isn't working that day. It's very very expensive and not worth it if you don't get the professional experience and the exact piercing you were after.

At Dayton mall, I was told 15 minute wait . 90 minutes later was still waiting and there wasn't but…read moretwo other people there. It's clean. The piercing girl was nice, but don't be in a hurry. The one at Fairfield mall was more accurate in wait times and more attentive.

I have been pierced here three times, receiving my third lobes, my nostril piercing, and a helix…read morepiercing. The staff here has always been professional, and they explain the piercing and aftercare process very well. They seem to take hygiene and sterilization very seriously, and they use single use needles. The waits here are always long, I have always waited about an hour. My helix piercing was not done properly, it was in the wrong place and ended up rejecting. Other piercings have done amazing, and they will downsize and do jewelry changes for you.

Shout out to Alexis! She did my cheek dermal with minimal bleeding and absolutely no bruise or…read moreswelling

I got my conch (ear cartilage) pierced here in May 2023. It was my first piercing besides my lobes…read moreand it went really well, great experience. I came back a couple months later because the stud came out and they fixed it for free. Then I came back around a year ago to get the piercing changed since I was having trouble finding the right size earring. They were all great experiences.

I went here to get my ear piercings fixed because they're uneven. I also got my nose pierced again…read morebecause it had closed. My piercers name was Hannah and she was wonderful! She was kind, patient, and friendly. She talked to me the entire time, answered all of my questions to calm my nerves, and created a welcoming environment for me to come back. The piercing tools were well sanitized and laid out in front of me. Hannah allowed me to look in the mirror multiple times to make sure I was happy with my piercing placement. The actual piercing was smooth, quick, and calm. She gave clear instructions on the aftercare and encouraged me to come back if I had any issues. Everything was sanitary and Covid health precautions were in place. There was hand sanitizer at the entrance, plastic barriers, and masks required by customers and employees. Gloves were worn on a tattooist and my piercer (though already expected, it was still ensured).

They guys in there at the time super straight forward but my friend and myself had a great time our…read moreartist held great conversation and the whole place is a vibe.

If tattooing was a breakfast then Alex Cooper and Gem City would be the Bacon. The cleanliness,…read morecustomer service, and overall vibe of Gem City Tattoo and Alex Cooper are second to NONE. Alex's patience and him being his worst critic creates a concoction of epic talents. Alex should be carried to work on a golden throne and only be allowed to use a golden gun and needles when tattooing. His level of talent and art can only be compared to that of Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent Van Gogh. Alex is the Gem in Gem City Tattooing. If you are contemplating a tattoo go see Alex Cooper before he becomes a tattoo reality tv star on Spike TV because it is only a matter of time before his talents outgrow Dayton Ohio.

Went in for my first double dermal piercings with Ryan. He killed it. Answered my questions before…read morevia email. Took his time getting my placement right and was a riot to talk to. Definitely will go back. 5 stars well deserved

Got an awesome tattoo by Eli, everyone was so friendly, great experience, highly reccomend :)read more

This is a great shop. everyone is extremely personable. Erik Kushner is an amazing artist. I highly…read morerecommend this shop.

Wonderful shop. James and Rich were both fantastic to work with. Friendly, knowledgeable, and…read moreprofessional. Would definitely return.

It's always so amazing going to this place. The waiting lobby is beautiful, Everyone is treated…read morelike family and you just feel so welcomed. Got my cat's paw print tattooed today by none other than Todd. I love his work he always makes sure the details are just right. Can't wait to go next month and get my dogs paw print

Everyone is extremely friendly and skilled. Todd is super talented and by far is one of the best…read moreartist in the industry!!