This is my *second* awesome experience with this shop and I'm always blown away by the results!…read moreCame in as a walk-in for a repiercing (not originally done by them) and I waited maybe 5 minutes and we were done in 20! I was allowed to bring a guest this time, which helped my anxiety a lot. There's an ATM for withdrawals/tips and the waiting room is cozy and nicely kept and they have a guest bathroom. Justin helped me out with the entire process from start to finish, was knowledgeable about his craft and made me feel super comfortable during what would be an otherwise unpleasant piercing process. Thank you

Completely professional and a wonderful result. Great experience from design to pricing. Highly…read morerecommended.

Not knowing what to expect from NC tattoo artists- took a chance here. Used to high end so cal…read moreWork. This place is seriously up to par. Took the scratches we brought and made my tattoo look better than what I expected. Took so much time making it perfect. Highly recommended

From the owner: Specialties: Tattoos, Body Piercings, Walk-Ins,…read moreLocally-Owned. Services: Tattoo Shop, Piercings, Custom Tattoos, Appointments, Black and Grey Tattoos, Traditional Japanese Tattoos, Portrait Realism Tattoos, Cover-Up Tattoos, Fine Line Tattoos, Neo-Traditional Tattoos, American Traditional Tattoos, Geometric Tattoos, Blackwork Tattoos, Tattoo Sleeves, Back Pieces, Ear Piercings, Nose Piercings, Facial Piercings. Locations Notes: Located next to Dairy Queen. Certifications: Licensed, Insured.

GK at Cali Ink is an amazing artist and person. My daughter and I got some work done and we are…read morecompletely impressed and happy with his work. His prices are very reasonable and his work and professionalism are second to none. I will recommend Cali Ink to everyone looking for Ink or piercings.

Today Art help me out with my pierced I had from other piercers. And I got a piercing from him and…read morehe didn't make uncomfortable or anything plus he fast and everything. Go to him he tell you everything you need to know and how to take care of you tattoos and piercing.

All my tattoos are spur of the moment things so accepting walk ins is a must. That said, as soon as…read moreI enter, I'm greeted, fill out some paperwork, and discussing ideas with the receptionist. Couldn't decide on a font for the phrase I wanted so went with the Triforce. It's been on my mind for a while. My artist was Neil and if I remember correctly he's got 29 years of tattooing under his belt. It was an enlightening experience. He shared with me all the little details of tattooing. How many layers of skin the needle penetrates, proper healing, most painful areas, different needles, piercing, etc. And he shared some cools stories about places he's been. Prior to this my last tattoo was 9 years ago. I had no idea they had numbing spray to make things a little less painful. Took a short break after outlining(the most painful part) and he applied the numbing spray for the shading process. Couldn't have taken more than 1.5 hours total. Shared some future tattoo ideas with him and given the quality of his work and experience I'll definitely come back to him for more work. Would recommend. Place was super clean too. 2 thumbs up.

This establishment took advantage of my elderly mother who didn't know the cost of a tattoo. She…read morewent in to get an empowering tattoo that said " I am enough" on her clavicle and was charged $250. If I could give ZERO stars I would. I would NEVER recommend this predatory establishment to anyone.

I have used Dogstar exclusively for piercings for the last 2-3 years!…read more Sam is fantastic they give you all the information you need to make the best decision. Sam has pierced my kiddos and makes them feel comfortable and speaks the truth to them about future piercings they want! I love the cleanliness of this shop and the jewelry they offer giving you lots of options that are great quality! I also like the esthetic of the shop with the exposed ceiling and brightness inside!

This place used to be great, but now they offer the most arrogant employees who provide absolutely…read morehorrible customer service. I am actually shocked at the difference between the service I'm used to when I lived in Durham and what I dealt with today. This place has gone down downhill. I just got hung up on by one of the most aggressively ignorant human beings I've ever encountered in customer service. People like this are why I left Durham and why I will never go back there. The original owner used to be an amazing person and that store used to be an amazing place but I wouldn't go near that establishment now.

These guys are amazing and I've only been in for a consult !! I'll update this review in approx two…read moreweeks when I receive my new piece from Chris. But this place has impressed me beyond words, super friendly and humble staff who make you feel welcome and right at home ! Chris took his time with me, we spent upwards of an hour brainstorming how to cover up a pre existing tattoo from a shop that doesn't exist anymore. After multiple apologies from me about taking up so much of his time, he stopped me and told me "don't apologize, this is exactly what I'm here for !" I LOVE that attitude and can not wait to go back in two weeks to receive some nice artwork !! I highly recommend giving these guys a look !! Update: Received my tattoo tonight, by Chris Kelly. One more session to go !And let me tell you guys something, dead serious, you will not find a better tattoo shop in North Carolina. These guys are absolute professionals, and super friendly, they make you feel like an old friend the moment you walk in. The attention to quality and detail is through the roof, I've been tattooed quite a few times now, and have never encountered as good of an experience as I encountered tonight. I HIGHLY recommend, and if it were possible to rate higher, I absolutely would in a second. The shop is super clean and tidy even to the smallest detail, even the mop bucket had a place !!! Once again, I urge you to go to Heart And Hammer for anything ink related.

Got an amazing tattoo from Gabby. Very well organized went over everything at least twice to make…read moresure I was happy with the design and placement. Will definitely be going back for more work. Gabby was very knowledgeable and was fun chatting and watching her work. Very reasonably priced for quality work.

Let me say that I straight up got in my car and said, hey, I'm going to get another tattoo…read more... read the reviews and spoke with a few people before making sure this was where I wanted to go. I was greeted by Sebastian, the owner, and we spoke about what I wanted, where, etc. The place is clean.... very clean, which is a very good sign, as if I'm going to be inked, I better be in a sterile environment! He was super friendly and helpful and didn't make a fuss when I asked 1000 questions! This is NOT one of those commercialized places that is open for all foot traffic and has pics of images on the walls to choose from. Yes, I'm dating myself, as I haven't had ink in over 22 years! It is a very classy environment and you can tell the business is very prideful in what they offer! Tory was the man that was free to do my impulsive artwork! NOTE- I lucked out and was able to get in, but appointments are highly encouraged! He worked quick and did an excellent job. We chatted the entire time and it made it go by relatively quick. His specialties are anime/cartoons, etc (none of which appeal to me), but if that's what you need, he's the man! The price was right and I have an excellent addition to my rib cage. I highly recommend this place for all of your artwork needs!

Emily was the person that I consulted with and What a rude, unprofessional and my opinion racist…read morelady. From the get go she was rude and just plain nasty. I hated my experience with her and regret ever wanting to go there lost a $50 Deposit. The man that helps was very nice Sebastian was friendly and had a great attitude but the tattoo artist was disgusting. If you want to make your experience nice and friendly don't go there unless you are white.

Nate at Femme Fatale is my go-to guy from here on out for my artwork. I was hella nervous getting…read moremy homage to Atlanta at a tattoo shop in NC. Sent Nate a broad idea of what I wanted for my tattoo. The concept he came up with was better than what I expected. His coloring work is stellar, especially when considering I have a darker complexion. It was also a cover-up and no one can see the tattoo that was covered up, even after I mention it was a coverup. It's not the cheapest place in town, but I believe you get what you pay for. I'd have paid more!

Blair did an amazing job, not only on the work itself but with the design. I was all over the place…read morewith my ideas. I knew I wanted a book tattoo that had elements from several of my favorite books but also didn't want it to look like patchwork. She did an amazing job designing this piece and I absolutely love it! The shop is super cute and clean as well!

I was a nervous wreak before I got my nose piercing. I'm sure they thought I was insane pacing back…read moreand forth. It's not as if it was my first but it has been so long since I've been "under the needle" I was sweating (though I knew I was overthinking and freaking myself out) Everyone was so sweet and patient. Amber did everything but hold my hand, she walked me though the process so I knew what to expect. I had 1,000 questions and she answered every one with a smile. I definitely would recommend her for first timers

Oct 2023 I had a slight mishap and needed to change the…read morepiercing. Amber told me at time of piercing in Feb 2019 to just call and she can swap it out anytime as she does this service for other clients. I always tip as a courtesy. A guy answered the phone and said Amber is there and there is a charge. I had a problem so I did not feel comfortable changing myself at the moment. Although the fee was nominal, I am deducting one star based on original information from the piercer. Amber has good customer service. The change back to the flat back 14kt yellow gold earring caused significant pain level such as initial piercing from the 14kt yellow gold hoop which was purchased somewhere else as not sold at this establishment. Omg and yikes! Problem if the hoop is completely 14kt gold as a problem in the manufacturing since 14kt gold does not tarnish. I found another establishment that solely does piercing and carries a vast selection in products including 14kt and titanium and after a month got a different 14kt gold hoop and 2 other piercings, zero pain surprisingly for all services. Hope this review is helpful based on my experiences, thanks.