Wolf and his wife Vera run a very unique jewelry business in which they design their own and travel…read morefar and wide (Wolf has been to Bali 75 times) to collect raw materials for their brand. Exotic and simple gemstones alike such as Austrian crystal, dichroic glass, sea glass, peach moonstone, larimar, lapis, malachite, rose quartz, plus lovely silver pieces, are lovingly used to create their product. They custom design pieces for clients as well as clean and polish newly bought (and previously bought) pieces, and wrap them carefully with inscripted gift cards in boxes.

I stopped in here with some friends this past Thursday right after lunch…read more The collection of jewelry is nice and has some unique and different types of pieces I haven't seen anywhere else. I really had my eye on these earring collections by DC Designs. As an art teacher, these were right up my alley (see my picture). When I come back, a pair of those will be my purchase.

It's a beautiful store. Immaculate. But very, very expensive; so be aware before you go. Look at…read morethe website to get an idea of prices. When you get your appointment verification, carefully read what time you are supposed to be there. They suggest you get there 5 minutes early. My appointment was at 3:10 - I got there at 3:15 because I got lost. Because I was late, there wasn't time to sterilize my earrings and get pierced before their 3:30 lunch break. I had to wait until they reopened at 4:00. I had two piercings done in each earlobe. Not the most pleasant experience, because piercing does hurt. I'm glad I don't have anything else I want pierced.

The vibes, immaculate! Every time I've gone in I've had a good time. I especially love their…read morerandomizer for tattoos/ piercings! I recently got a tattoo everyone who walked in seem to enjoy their time! I had just gotten a tattoo from there and my partner and I both got piercings from them in the past and they both went great!

I got a spine piece done by Joe here. First off, the salon is killer. Very clean and everyone is…read moresuper professional. Spine pieces are notorious for being a tender spot. I went in, had a consult with Joe, and put a deposit down. Immediately liked his attitude. He's very caring about what YOU want and making sure it's perfect for YOU. We went back and forth on font and designs and he was very receptive. Came in for my appointment, he was very polite and respectful. He is very light handed and super attentive to detail. This was a large piece down the entirety of my spine and he knew it was something very sentimental for me so he took his time and didn't rush. He went in with a fine needle and then went back in to pack in color to ensure it doesn't spread and fade poorly. I napped most of the session because he was very light handed Thank you Joe, and thank you Darkside for the great experience. Highly recommend!!

Had a problem removing an ear ring. Same day appointment with piercing specialist. She took care of…read morethe problem in a couple minutes. Impressed how sanitary she was and opened instruments from sterile package. Am confident this studio provides excellent care and art.

Do not go here. Called a week ahead and made an appointment for a piercing only to show up at my…read morescheduled time and for nobody to be there. Door was locked and lights were off. Called the artist and was sent straight to voicemail. Left a voicemail and they did not even call back. Extremely frustrating. Will not be returning.

i had something done a couple weeks ago and i waited over an hour for simple letters. The tattoo is…read morethe opposite of straight and i had to go get it touched up the next day by a different artist because it was so bad. he pushed so hard on my arm (i have another in the exact spot on the other arm) and the other didn't hurt, but this one i bled so much. the cost was an insane amount being 150 which doesn't include tip. i'm 18 and this person 110% took advantage of that. not to mention he didn't card me or have me sign any paper or anything. take my advice and do not go here. had to spend more money the next day to fix what they did.

My sister and I came in to get a conch and a belly button piercing. Steve did both piercings and he…read morewas awesome! Super friendly, great vibe, and the shop was clean. Definitely going to come back to CT Ink in the future and recommend it to my friends!

Do not come here for cartilage piercings!!!! I got a double…read morehelix piercing here in September and I recently went to another piercer to get my jewelry switched out. This licensed piercer told me that the jewelry Connecticut Ink put in was not made for cartilage (butterfly backs) and the piercing was done wrong! My holes healed improperly due to the jewelry and somehow the piercing was made at an angle causing it to further take longer to heal. I would not recommend this place for piercings!!

I've been coming here for YEARS and there's nowhere else I would rather go. To be fair, I met Jay…read moreprobably.... 10 years ago and just kind of followed him since. Everyone in this shop is patient, open minded, totally willing to work with whatever you want, upfront, honest, and knowledgeable. Though the shop is family friendly, please understand that language is used loosely, and it's a room full of people getting stabbed with needles. You may hear a few colorful words- but that's the business that you've walked into. Can't say enough great things about these guys. Just go meet them yourself for any tattoo/piercing needs.

Got a second lobe piercing, my sister got her closed up lobes redone and my 10 yr old niece got her…read morefirst! Making an appointment was easy and staff was very accessible and accommodating by phone. Upon arrival establishment was clean and welcoming, we were greeted and attended to promptly. Libby was funny, kind, informational and appropriately sensitive to a first timer (and me who hasn't had a piercing in 27 years) highly recommend Libby and beauty mark !

I've been looking for a new stylist and Bill was exactly what I was hoping for. He asked questions,…read morelistened, really wanted to get a feel for me and my personality. I had a couple photos of what I was considering then left it to him. He took his time, getting to know my hair and gave me a cut for my hair. He doesn't dial it in! He was fun to talk with and I just felt like I'd come home. The salon is relaxing. The tea was great. Front desk service is top notch.

I was visiting my mom in CT for a week and she set up with an appointment with Jessica. I needed a…read morehaircut and color to fix the mess I did on my own hair. She colored it back to a normal brown and added beautiful purple streaks that were subtle and the perfect placement! She spent hours on my hair and it came out so perfect! She came the closest to a past cut that I had, but I probably needed a few more layers, but I was so happy with the results! The staff lol ves my mother and they were so welcoming and friendly. I wish I lived closer so I could go back for every service I needed!

I've had all 3 nose piercings done here & I trust no other business. Professional, clean, amazing…read morestaff, excellent jewelry selections! There's a reason they've been here as long as they have.

As most of these reviews state, the staff is extremely rude and they act like you're a nuisance…read morejust being there. Good luck trying to call, even though there is always someone free on the staff they will immediately only text and then blame you for the miscommunication. I asked if a piercing was possible, I was told to book a non refundable appointment and then turned away from the piercer for not having the right "anatomy" for a lip piercing. When I gave a review with feedback on the service I was told that I was hostile and rude. My friend came with me and even she is surprised by the response this business gave me. Even though I was scammed out of $50 and talked down to by the staff, I still remained calm and kind. It's a good place to go to if you want your day ruined.

Eric is the best piercer around. He's professional, clean, very informative, helpful, and never…read moreturns away when you have questions. Prices are well worth it too. If you're looking for cheap garbage Hot Topic body jewelry, go to Hot Topic. He only carries the high end good stuff. I've had him pierce my septum, both nostrils, and a microdermal on my neck. I highly recommend him for anything you need a needle stuck in!

Eric is the most professional piercer I have encountered in CT. He has excellent composure and…read morehygiene, but what really stole the show was his creativity with piercing. You can tell he really loves his job and puts individual effort in every project he has.

I really like the new place. I got my custom made tattoo from AJ. I'm really hard at explaining…read morethings and AJ worked with me on making the tattoo I wanted. He was really quick with his hands on drawing up my tat. I really appreciate how attentive he was and how he made sure I was doing okay while working on me. It came out beautiful than I hoped for. This tattoo means a lot to me because it has a meaning behind it. It's not just any tattoo, it has meaning. My life. Mahalo Flats and AJ for this I love it! And I definitely will come back again.

My piercing experience was very sanitary and friendly. However, if you need to go back to get a…read morebigger bar you'd end up having to wait until the next week because they're open only Mondays and Tuesdays for piercing. So I got pierced on a Tuesday with a bar to small which caused a lot of pain with the swelling and I couldn't go back until next Monday which sucks...