I don't have any tattoos and no piercings beyond my earlobes that got pierced when I was one years…read moreold. I've wanted to get another piercing for years and just decided to go for my septum on whim. I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. This place was IMMACULATE! It smelled nice and everything was clean. The art was tasteful. They sterilized everything and showed us the chemical strip that showed that everything was sterilized. Nicholas was warm and kind and answered all my questions. I was shocked at how painless my septum piercing went; I wanted to add on a service but got scared. Now that I see how well this shop treats people, I'll definitely be back!! My wife went with me and wanted her own piercing after watching my experience! 10/10 would recommend

I have had to come here a few times for a jewelry change and they're super helpful, clean and kind!…read moreI'm thinking about going here for my next tattoo but I will definitely go here for future piercing needs.

Found this place through a Disney flash sale they had. The place is a great vibe and the owner was…read morejust as great. Will definitely go back and definitely check them out if you are in the orange ct area.

After being burned by another shop cancelling on me multiple times for over a month for a small…read moretattoo, I found Empire. This place fit me in that day, the shop was clean, everyone was extremely nice, and they made me feel very comfortable. My tattoo artist was super friendly and did a great job on my tattoo. It's exactly what I wanted. I'll definitely be coming back to this shop and recommending it to everyone I know!

Took my 80 year old mom here to get her ears re-pierced. I was worried bc she is very sensitive to…read morediscomfort let alone pain. Matty was amazingly friendly, patient and gentle - explained everything as he went and did the deed so well my mom barely felt a thing. I could not recommend more highly!

Called about getting a cartilage piercing and got the piercing an hour and a half later…read more The person on the phone was very nice. Was welcomed into the shop by Matty, filled out a waver and got the piercing in about 10 minutes. Matty explained how to care for the piercing after, and helped me find the spot I liked the best on my ear to get pierced. The piercing was fast and painless. Cost $50.

Guardian Art Gallery was my first tattoo experience--and it couldn't have gone any better. First of…read moreall, I walked in and immediately noticed the cleanliness, which was very important for obvious reasons. The whole place was tastefully decorated with Angel's artwork (more on him later). Next, the receptionist (I'm kicking myself for not catching her name) was absolutely lovely. She was very kind and accommodating. When she learned it was my first tattoo, she explained exactly what to expect and reassured me that I was in good hands. We had a pleasant conversation until Angel was ready to take me back. When Angel escorted me back to the private tattoo room, the positive notes from the reception area continued. Everything was very clean and Angel explained each step of the process, even telling me exactly where he was going to rest his arm while he worked. I watched him set out his equipment and, again, he kept things clean and remained kind. The tattoo itself is absolutely gorgeous. It's a small lotus flower tucked behind my ear. I was completely blown away by the level of detail he was able to achieve with such a small design. The shading is exquisite and he added his own touch to the design that I had provided. It's perfect! So, if you're looking for a location to get a tattoo, big or small, Guardian Art Gallery is the place to go and Angel is the best man for the job. I can't say enough about the entire experience. Also, Angel was military, so be sure to thank him for his service to our country!

I get tattooed by Angel who is the owner. The atmosphere is professional and funky vibe at the…read moresame time! The level of service is above and beyond. He is extremely talented and can even tattoo the smallest pieces with amazing detail. Here is one silhouette he did for me..

Just simply the best tattoo shop in the world. Mike and his other artists at the shop always go…read moreabove and beyond for the client. One of the kindest, most talented and fairly priced shops around.

Got my first ever tattoo and from Kristen! She is so chill and friendly, kept me hydrated,…read moredistracted and comfortable. I like her artistry too. We worked well together putting thought into the design and layout. From the placement to the font used for a quote I love she worked really well to get what I imagined fleshed out. Great movies and vide there too.

I don't usually write reviews but the one star review below is so unfair I also wanted to post a…read moredifferent perspective from someone who actually gets tattooed there, unlike that person. I have also received emails when booking as she described. No one is "pawning" anyone off (and there are no "lesser" artists that work there), they are simply trying to provide good customer service. It's an offer to see another artist who may have an opening sooner to get you in quicker instead of remaining on a wait list. If you really want to see that one artist, a simple "no thanks I will wait" will do, there's no need to take to every review website on the internet to try to damage the reputation of a small business who did nothing wrong. They *never* bully you into seeing someone else or refuse, it's just an offer to try to help you not wait as long. I've been going here for years and seeing Tracey for years and the way they treat clients is better than any other shop I've seen. Even with scheduling issues and going back and forth with emails, they've always been so helpful. They're great people and super talented artists! I was just there a couple weeks ago and look forward to going back.

Hi there, I felt the…read moreneed to post a stellar review again after reading a 1 star review on here. Lucky Soul has always provided amazing tattoos, and a clean and super welcoming environment. I have been a client for yearssss and I have had the pleasure of being tattooed by many artists there. You are never "Pawned" on a lesser artist. Everyone that works there is Stellar. Jim and Tracey want nothing but the best for their clients. I appreciate that they are willing to let their other artists take on clientele if they can't be fit into their own schedules. They would never force anyone to get a tattoo with someone else, only offer the choice. No matter who you go to there, you will come out with an amazing piece of art. In fact, I'm going again on Wednesday. I will only go to Lucky Soul and I told my kids they can get tattoos but they have to be done there.

Simply the best. Good vibes all the time. A+ service. Always honest. Ash did two huge pieces on me…read moreand the compliments i get are crazy. Everyone here is super talented.

First time getting a tattoo here and I couldn't have more positive things to say. I got 2 pieces…read moredone on my forearms by Scott, and they are exactly what I wanted. Had a little bit of a health scare mid tattoo and Scott couldn't be more accommodating. The vibe made me feel very relaxed, will definitely be coming back!