The only good this place has going for it is the walk ins. The only artist I've interacted with has been extremely passive aggressive. Prices are way too expensive for very mediocre work. Does not accommodate all piercings but will make suggestions of others to get. The store itself is scary to get to as you're greeted by rickety stairs and a strange smell. All to say I am not surprised this building is for lease read more

Wife wanted a few piercings. They have no walk in hours. They have no price list. They have no web site. Called and no answer and no machine. Emailed with no reply. Cash only, so I suspect they pay no taxes. No thanks! read more

My daughter wanted her ears pierced for her birthday. I asked around, and one place kept having people rave about them. That was Jason at Halo Tattoos. When I called to schedule the appointment, I was reassured that the recommendations were genuine. Jason was very thorough over the phone and explained everything clearly. The day off was more of the same. We arrived at a very clean and comfortable studio. Jason met us and ensured my daughter understood everything that would happen. After a much shorter time than I expected, both ears were pierced, and there was smiling from ear to ear. I have and will continue to recommend Jason and Halo highly. read more

Walked in for a piercing and was seen within 10 minutes. Service was done professional and fast! Felt very comfortable well waiting, and getting pierced. Was even able to reach out on Facebook with concerns next day. Got a response within the same minutes. 100% recommended!!! read more

I came to the Liverpool location to get a helix piercing. I called ahead and was able to get a same-day appointment to see Jason. He was very informative on the phone, telling me what I needed to do to prep for the appointment, how much the piercing would cost, and answering all of my asinine questions. The shop is very clean, spacious, and conscious of COVID protocols. The staff is super nice. Jason was very nice, professional, and efficient. He observed good sanitation practices, and I did not have to remove my mask to get the piercing done. He took me through the whole process, showed me how do a deep breathing exercise while he did the actual piercing, and did a fabulous job of placing the piercing. I couldn't be happier with how it came out. They gave me aftercare instructions for the piercing and told me to call if I had any problems (pro tip: pick up gauze pads, Germ-X fragrance free anti-bacterial soap, and NeilMed saline wound wash, all available at Walmart). It's been about a week since I came in, and my piercing is healing well. Just a heads up: they expect punctuality and it's a cash only shop (they have an ATM, but try to come prepared with cash to pay). For my piercing, it was $50. Would definitely go back for more piercings with Halo! read more

Halo Tattoos - My piercing right after the appointment - Tattoo Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I usually faint when getting pierced, but Halo's Tattoos did a great job making me feel relaxed and comfortable. The staff was very kind and efficient, offering many jewel options for my cartilage and ear lobes. Make sure to bring a physical ID and enjoy the trendy decorated spot. read more

Halo Tattoos - Piercing Pricing - Tattoo Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Best place in town for piercings. Jason did a cartilage piercing on my ear and my sister's ear. He was personable and super informative, 10/10 would recommend to a friend! read more

While I went to their Liverpool location, the Halo Tattoo shop was great. I called for a nose piercing and they were able to squeeze me in promptly. Because I had to go in alone for COVID safety, I was a bit nervous but the piercer was quick, careful and did an excellent job. I'm not someone who gets tattoos, but great piercer! read more

Halo Tattoos - Final product - Tattoo Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Great artwork and piercing THE best in the business. Honest pricing and always clean! all around highly recommend!!

Have been going here since I turned 18, I usually see Anthony he's great, he's done all my tattoos except the heart, I think Ron did that one. They're super continent with the walk in aspect, clean, not the most expensive but not the cheapest, worth it for the quality though. Have been there during covid and it's just as clean, masks required like anywhere else, and you have to wait for someone to let you in the shop. read more

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Halo Tattoo is an awesome parlor that is popular amongst both the locals and the students. Many of my friends have received their first tattoos here and continually come back in search of the same artist. I came by and asked DJ to design a Korean serpent tattoo for me. I was impatient and excited, but DJ requested for a full day before setting an appointment in order to carefully design and draw the tattoo. DJ was detail-oriented, kind, and helpful during the entire process. Couldn't have asked for a better first experience! Also, his line work is absolutely flawless! read more

I walked in twenty minutes before they closed. I want to get my lip pierced. The guy at the counter said let me ask our piercer. He was sitting on the couch tying his shoes, I assume getting ready to leave for the night. He looked up after being asked if he was available. Without hesitation he said yes. Clean Professional Knowledgeable Friendly Would recommend to others Five stars read more

My family started to come here for tattoos after our doctor recommended the place because she knew they were clean, careful, and did amazing work. Our doctor was right. My mom and sister were the first to get their tattoos here and they did a great job making it an easy decision to come back here. I came here right after I turned 18 to get my first tattoo of praying hands. I loved that when I went to make an appointment the person there was really great at giving me advise since this was my first tattoo and the thing I loved the most is that the tattoo didn't go to that artist strictly because he spoke to me. At Halo the tattoo goes to the artist who is best in that area. I love that since I have gotten a couple in Rochester and it was not the same way. A person got my tattoo simply because they helped me first. After I made my appointment I went back a couple of day slater for Chris to do my tattoo. It took about 2 hours and cost $250. It was totally worth the price and the pain. The tattoo came out amazing and years later, it is still amazing. After I got this tattoo I cried for weeks saying I would never get another because the pain is so awful... well that was a lie because 6 weeks after that I got another tattoo. This one was much small and on my wrist. I got it to match my mom and three sisters and King Ron did this one. Similar as my first tattoo I said it wasn't worth the pain and I was glad that I had my tattoos but I didn't need anymore. Well once again, this was a lie because another 6 weeks after the second tattoo I went back for a third. This was the Italian flag in a heart which I love. I can't remember who did this tattoo but he is no longer working with the shop. After those three I took a tattoo break for a couple of years and then went back and got my fourth with is the footprints in the sand on my foot which my sister also got. The person who did this tattoo also did my heart and was also amazing. I got 2 other tattoos in Rochester once I moved there and they are good tattoos they are small and simple so I didn't mind getting them done in Rochester instead of Halo however, I prefer Halo and will drive an hour and a half to get a tattoo which I have done two times with my husband. This summer we will make a third trek to Syracuse for a tattoo. My husband got Mr. Feeny and had things added to a tattoo he previously had done elsewhere that needed a little more love. Overall, this place is amazing. We tell everyone we know to drive here just to get a tattoo since the place is clean and the do great work. This will continue to be our place to get tattoos and if I were into body piercing I would come here as well. read more

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I had an exceptionally good experience at Halo on Marshall street. With the number of people I've seen in there the few times I've gone, I'm very surprised they don't have more reviews. In any case, this was my first tattoo and I was a bit nervous. From the beginning the woman working the front worked with me to find the right artist for what I wanted. I had DJ Rose do the actual tattoo. He was on time and went over the text and design I wanted in detail to make sure it looked right. You can tell he's passionate about the industry based on his tons of tattoos and views on people who don't tolerate them. The process of getting the tattoo wasn't all that painful considering I had it on my ribs. Good hands and the tattoo looks great. Overall, a clean tattoo parlor and great service made for an fantastic experience. I would definitely recommend them and would go back when I decide to get another one. Also, they'll do touch ups if your tattoo fades so that's worthy of note. read more

Halo Tattoos - DJ Rose text tattoo. "so shines a good deed in a weary world" - Tattoo Near Me - Syracuse, New York

HALO IS THE BEST!!! My 6 year-old daughter has been asking me to get her ears pierced so I messaged Halo on Facebook to find out if they would pierce a 6 year-old and if they would also do my second holes at the same appointment and how they were handling appointments due to Covid-19. Jason replied back nearly instantly and was super informative. He booked us for an appointment right then and provided us with arrival information. When we go to Halo (Liverpool location) on the day of our appointment we called to checkin. The place is super clean, warm and looks great inside! As soon as I met Jason I knew I made the right choice going to Halo. He got down on one knee and spoke to my daughter immediately connecting with her. He was so warm and kind and he walked her and I through the entire process, explained all of the instruments he was using and asked her if she had any questions. He even asked her about herself, school, etc. He is thorough and takes his time, making sure the holes are in the proper place and checking with you to be sure you like the placement as well. My daughter was so calm and prepared and didn't even flinch, thanks to Jason! When it was my turn, I got a bit light headed and needed to lay down after my first piercing. Jason was so patient and accommodating and non judgmental. He let us hang for a bit to make sure I was ok and he even walked us to the car. I cannot say enough amazing things about Jason. PLEASE if you're thinking of getting anything pierced or if your child wants piercings, PLEASE go see Jason at Halo in Liverpool - you will LOVE him like we do. read more

I had four piercings within a week Jason did all of them . Jason is very professional and personable. He asked me what I wanted , gave me the pros and cons of each . He also showed me the placements on my face to make sure I liked where they would be . Jason is an artist he looks at your face and knows by the structure what looks good . I have no problem putting my faith in him and letting him pick .Everything he did is perfect and beautiful. He also told me how to properly care for my new piercings and if I needed anything to let him know . Jason is an amazing piercer and a great guy . if you want perfection see Jason. Thank you Jason for everything! read more

Went here last Sunday and got my first tattoo. My artist, Jesse Gabriel, made me feel really comfortable and did an excellent job. I am super happy with my tat and will definately be coming back for more. Halo is also really clean, using sterilized needles and water, so no worries there. Stop in and get some ink! read more

Halo Tattoos - Compliments to Jesse Gabriel - Tattoo Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I've been here twice in the past month for piercings and the piercer here is great! He's very friendly and makes it very quick and easy. I got a nose piercing the first time and came back to get a daith piercing done, both times it went very well! He definitely knows what he's doing and does a great job answering any questions about the piercings and aftercare. Cheaper than other piercing places i've been to as well! read more

First let me start by saying that I am VERY PICKY about my piercing places. So, this review need not apply to anyone who does NOT care much about SERVICE or QUALITY. I always check out the places I go prior to buying even jewelry, let alone piercings. I understand that being a piercer is all cool and whatnot, but seriously, don't be an ass about it. My FIRST IMPRESSION should have told me all I need to know. I rang the line to see about hours, services, prices, and appointments. I received the voice mail, and was rather put off by the message. It did not provide any helpful information except to repeatedly tell me to NOT LEAVE A MESSAGE. SECOND and LAST IMPRESSION confirmed my suspicions. I am HAPPY that you are making A TON OF MONEY off INEXPERIENCED college students (and possibly locals) who do not know any better. But, please, do not try to pull one over on me. You are RUDE. Your JEWELRY is OVERPRICED and NOT QUALITY. Just because I don't look like any of the other SPENDING-DADDY'S-MONEY customers doesn't mean I'm not important or have money that's just as good. Now, I understand this CHAIN has a different locations, and the only one I am familiar with is the M-STREET one. It is entirely possible that this is an anomaly. But, I guess I'll never know as I've found better elsewhere. read more

Very clean, very professional, and the prices were fair. I love when an artist is patient with the customer and will offer suggestions to collaborate on a piece to ensure that you get exactly what you want, if not better. So far I've only gotten one tattoo from here but I plan to come back again very soon. read more

Awesome place came here as a walk in looking for some ink. Took about an hour for my leg piece, clean, fast, & great service. Andrew knows what he's doing. I stood up & got a little light headed& he knew exactly why. Even gave me a piece of candy for the low blood sugar. All around great experience. read more

Halo Tattoos - Day 2 of healing process of this leg/thigh piece done by Andrew. - Tattoo Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I came in today because I needed a new curved barbell for a cartilage piercing (stupid ball fell off!). I've been here before for just such an issue with no problem. The guy who came out was outright hostile from the beginning. I told him that I needed a new barbell and he informed me that their piercer wasn't there. I thought he must be confused as to what I needed, so I clarified that I didn't need a piercing I just needed the jewelry. He said, "Well, I mean, if you know exactly what you need then maybe". I did know exactly the gauge and we could have easily compared what I had to what was in their stock and I would have left a happy customer. However, it was extremely obvious that this guy had no interest in helping me, so I left, saying "I guess you don't want my business" as I left. He said "No, we don't". So, there you have it. I get that I wasn't there to spend hundreds on a tattoo, but this guy's attitude was totally uncalled for. read more

I've been getting my piercings done by Jason approaching 10 years, out the 6 I have gotten I have never had an issue with any of them. He always takes the time to explain the process, answer any questions, and educate on aftercare. Shop is incredibly clean. Have recommended him to friends and family and they too have had the same great experience. read more

Worthy of no stars. It may have been an easy 100 bucks for you...... but tattooing an 18 year old and failing to provide them with any sort of guidance (minimally artist guidance) is a disgrace. I hope you are happy with your work and enjoy that 100 bucks because I think it is the worst tattoo that I have ever seen. read more

So after going in here again today I had to change my review. The new piercer, Quinn, is FANTASTIC. She was willing to go out of her way to help me and order jewelry for me and she made me feel like a valued customer. I will definitely be going back for anything and everything and I am so glad I went in here today because it totally changed my mind. read more

Came here one time and got hooked, now I got 7 amazing tattoos from Jesse in the course of about a year. Great place!

My little sister wanted to get her first tattoo, and we decided we'd each get one. When we arrived at Halo, we were introduced to Jeff - who from the start was dismissive, condescending, insulting and incredibly rude. He was unhelpful and mean, and clearly thought our idea for our tattoos was just terrribly beneath him - so much so, that he loudly made fun of me, my sister and her tattoo to the other artists as he was beginning to tattoo her. What the hell?! We had originally come in for just a consultation and didn't have a lot of time before we had to be elsewhere, but quickly we were strong-armed by this dickhead into one of us getting the tattoo RIGHT then. My one biggest regret is not swooping in immediately and getting us both the fuck out of there. When it was time for her to sit down, she asked him how he would like her to sit and he laughed derisively at her. When I offered to hold my sister's other hand (it's her first tattoo, come on), he snapped at me and refused to let me. Never experienced that before in any of my other tattooing experiences - and I understand there are safety concerns, but there is absolutely no reason to be an asshole about it either. He didn't ask how she was feeling, didn't prep her for what she was about to experience and in general just was one of those dudes who's too fucking cool to be a decent human being. It was like his entire purpose as a tattoo artist was to make other people feel like shit. Afterward, he tried to strong arm me repeatedly into doing a tattoo with him as well - even after telling him multiple times that no, we had somewhere to be and hadn't planned to do ANY tattoos today at all. There was only time for one. He told me, "maybe if you stopped bitching for a second we could get the tattoo finished." Seriously - guy was a major turd. And I feel we were overcharged. $70 for a tiny tattoo that he half-assed and finished in under five minutes. When I got my version of this tattoo (at a different store, Siren Studios, which was much better), it cost $60 and the guy worked much, much harder on the design and the actual tattoo. Luckily, her tattoo turned out fine and there was never an issue of cleanliness, but the way we were treated was so fucking lame that it almost ruined the entire experience. I have multiple tattoos, and I have never seen an artist behave this way. Most artists care a lot about the work they do, and most of them really respect and care about the bond you enter into with the person you're tattooing. These pieces are forever, and a first tattoo can be incredibly vulnerable. Usually people don't enter lightly into having someone else's artwork branded into their skin until the end of time - and artists need to respect that. Don't be a dick just because you're so insecure about how lame you are that you need to make everyone else feel bad - and if you can't figure that out, stop tattooing people. I read online later that this guy is a guest artist at Halo, and I don't know the rest of the artists there, but Halo really should think about how they want their store to be represented. tl;dr never get tattooed by Jeff at Halo and DON'T go there for your first tattoo! They're condescending and rude, and care too much about being cooler than you than they do about giving you a good experience. read more

Simply AMAZING !!! Eric (piercer) took excellent care of my nose piercing that was closing up and was able to get my new ring in ! He was very attentive and didn't make me feel dumb for attempting to change the ring on my own .Shop was clean, staff very friendly and professional ! Will definitely be going back again 5 stars for sure ! read more

I simply love the guys at Halo Tattoos, I been going to see Mike for years and would not trade him or Halo Tattoo..I never not once have not been satisfied.Nice..clean friendly atmosphere.. Every where I go I am getting tons of compliments..Love you guys!!! read more

Came here to get a double helix piercing on a whim one day after reading about how great of a piercer jason is, my mistake. After not even consulting with me on the kind of jewelry I wanted, he began to pierce my ear. I seriously didn't even see the jewelry until it was in my ear. About a week or two later, following care instructions to a T, the top piercing had completely swallowed the back of the labret, due to how small of a piece of jewelry he put in. Any piercer will tell you that you always use a longer post to account for swelling. So, after having my boyfriend's mom painfully fish it out for me late that night, I needed to go back to the piercer to get my jewelry switched, which he told me would be complimentary if i had any issues with the piercing. He wasn't at the liverpool location that day but since this seemed emergent I drove all the way into the city to the other location. One piercer between two locations, yikes. I walked in and immediately began receiving attitude from him after explaining what happened. "Did we do this piercing for you?" Yes. "When did you have this done?" About a week and a half ago. He then told me I was LUCKY that it was around christmas time or else he would have charged me for the service and the new jewelry! That's not what he said at the time of the piercing! He said anything after a week they consider to be the customer's fault. How is it my fault that my ear swelled due to the short post YOU put in it?! I was blown away when he said that. I chose to wait to write this review until now to see how well the rest of the healing process went. It's not going well. I've followed the aftercare instructions every day for 9 months now and it's still not even close to healed. To put it in perspective, i just got a conch piercing (from a more reputable shop), 3 weeks ago and I'm already sleeping on that side of my head more comfortably than the helix piercings! The top piercing is also crooked. I should probably just remove them at this point but what a waste of $80! Horrible quality and even worse customer service. read more

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Very clean, very friendly and professional. I had a piercing that was done at a different shop that became painful and they were able to remove it with ease. I will definitely be returning here. read more

I got pierced three times AND tattooed once at this shop all in two years. The customer service is great and everyone there is super professional. It's usually cash only but sometimes they let you pay with card hehe great place probably going to be back for more read more

Busted a sick wheelie right out front in the parking lot on my four wheeler. Fell right off the back and clipped my cheek on a loose screw. Walked in with blood all over my face and coyheed and Cambria necked teeshirt. Immediately walked into the bathroom and slammed the door shut. Boy that was a smelly mess. Hope they didn't mind I used all the bathroom spray and toilet pape. I opened the door and power walked right back to the counter and shout "one JAG tattoo, ya heard!?" The staff pulled his headphones out and said "can I help you?" I told him again my chest piece idea and he was so stoked. We exchanged fist pounds, played a quick game of bloody knuckles and exchanged hotmail usermanes. So we walked into a room and he closed the curtains. I took my band tee off and tossed it right in the trash. "Gonna swipe me a souvenir shirt on the way oit!" Seth cleaned the needles in front of me while I was taking selfie. I laid on my back and man lowered the tattoo gun onto my chest. As soon as the needle hit my skin I let out a loud scream and punched the wall. Boy were my hands shot from bloody knuckles and wall punches. I did burst about 6 capillaries in my face also. He attempted a second time and this time it just tickle! Only took about 4 hours and I did sleep right through most of it. dreamt most about JAG and MASH. I looked in the mirror and my JAG chest piece look so good. I forgot I also had blood all over my face. I hope the wife never finds out please. The rocker man and I walked out front and I paid him for my tat as well as tipped him a few bucks and some bed bath and beyond coups. Come get some sick tribal tats at halo but don't tell the wife cause you'll probably spend bill money on some body ink. read more

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Came here with my siblings to get a tattoo together, and we were very happy with the service and the staff. They were professional, helpful, and very willing and eager to do our tattoos on a walk-in basis. read more

i got my second ear piercing at the marshall street location last week! the piercer was very polite and calming :-) very good experience

I got my third tattoo done here, I was tattooed by the co owner DJ he is a very friendly excellent artist. They are priced very well and the environment is comfortable and welcoming. I highly recommend getting a tattoo here I would definitely go back read more

The piercer is amazing and super friendly. Did a great job on me and my friend, we'll be back :)

Jason was phenomenal, super patient answering every question and made my little girls feel so secure and comfortable getting their ears pierced. So glad we came in and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing piercing. Clean place, friendly staff, and like I said, super patient. read more

Got my second holes and my helix pierced here. Piercer was super friendly and really cared about how the piercings looked. Everything was super clean and my piercings healed beautifully. Definitely going back for more! read more

I've gotten a couple things done here so I can't give a lower review, but my last tattoo experience was awful. Not only was my tattoo completely undocumented in the system, but after leaving I can see how truly messed up the whole thing came out. Not happen, unfortunately do not remember the artists name. But it was sketchy. If the owner isn't there, I wouldn't trust anything. read more