Really liked this place. I got an industrial, Max was super nice and did an amazing job. They have…read morea really nice assortment of jewelry and the staff is awesome. Can't recommend enough! Thank you

Best piercing experience I've ever had. Tanner and everyone else there were very friendly and…read moreencouraging. I will never get a piercing anywhere else

I have been dying to get my third tattoo, a chrysanthemum, for my grandmother, for like over a…read moreyear. I scheduled with Jess and she got to generating a beautiful pink and purple masterpiece. I am head over boots with the finished product! The process of getting a tattoo, to me, is annoying, but once it's done it's so worth it! Jess banged out a pretty big top shoulder piece for me (even with breaks) in under 3 hours. She is a great conversationalist and made me feel comfortable and chill the whole time I was there. The whole team at Alter Ego is really nice and great to hang out with. It's been a month now; and my tattoo has healed beautifully! I made another appointment to get more work done in September! I can't wait to let Jess work more on my half sleeve in process! Wash your hands, and wear your mask and go get a freaking awesome tattoo from Jess, Adam or AJ at Alter Ego!

I came here for a new nose ring after mine fell out, and the piercer was so kind despite me not…read moreknowing my gauge. She put the new ring in for me which was amazing, considering I have long acrylics and would have trouble doing it myself. She also knew a lot about different jewelry, so if you're looking to get a piercing, come here! New ring and insertion was $20.

My fiancé and I went to their Valentine's Day flash tattoo event and got there early to beat the…read morelines. Check in was easy and they are very upfront and honest about their pricing. The studio itself is so cool. They have winding stairs to their upstairs rooms and they have very comfortable couches you can wait on. Everything was very clean, even the bathroom was spotless. Getting the tattoo was super quick but the line work was very clean. They did an amazing job!

Round 2 with Shawn. Such an accommodating dude! This time, I took my gf and was hyping up his…read moreexpertise and patience. He made her feel comfortable and she already has a few but made a point to tell him he is "the best" The shop was currently operating a fundraiser for UPMC but despite the chaos, Shawn fit us in with ease. Both tattoos took him less than two hours. Precision. Patience. Total calming experience. This shop is a gem and it contains a priceless experience with Shawn! ..who knows? Maybe round 3?

Got my first tattoo, and Sam was amazing. He is very easy-going, creative, and a whiz at creating…read morean impressive tattoo that represents my parents. I can't say enough good things about his work.

I cannot say enough good things about Big Iron!! I only wish I had gone to them first! I needed a…read morejewelry change and I went to 2 other shops beforehand that either couldn't help me or gave me the complete wrong kind of jewelry (and made me pay for it.) Luckily I called Big Iron and let them know what happened and they told me to come right in and saved the day! I got the exact jewelry I needed plus it was only $20. Also the piercer Gianna is amazing and I highly recommend. I can't wait to go back to her with my other piercing needs!!

First off, let me start by saying both locations Dormant and Washington are sparkling clean. The…read morestaff is so friendly. I had a revision on an existing tattoo and a whole new one. All I did was send them few emails Of what I was thinking and Amy blew it out of the water, better than I described it in my vision of what I wanted it to be. I can't say enough amazing things about this place. Amy did both my revision on the one tattoo and the new one of "let them" On my back. Talented, amazing, personable and very honest which I appreciate. I never even knew she was the owner as she is such a humbled talented artist. Try them you won't regret it! You truly get what you pay for

Had a terrible experience getting my daughter's ears pierced. The girl who did the piercing shook…read morebadly and took about 2 full minutes to pierce one earlobe and get the earring in. Had to watch my kid stay impaled on the needle while the piercer went across the room to get the earring then struggled to get it in. It was such a traumatizing experience that my kid refused to get the second ear pierced (and my partner and I weren't going to let that happen again anyway). As we got ready to leave, she gave no aftercare instructions. We then tried to bring the matter to the attention of the shop owners so that no one would have to suffer the same experience, but were ignored and dismissed. Used to love getting tattoos here but never coming back again due to the incompetence and bad service.

Be the judge of my experience. I made an appointment to get two sets of earLOBE piercings. The…read morereason I made the appointment was the week prior I brought my dad in for an earlobe piercing. His earlobe was pierced with a stud. So when I went in I fully expected to get studs...I did not. First I knew I offended her when I made a comment about cheap jewelry but I was referring to fragile acrylic balls. Something told me to leave but like an idiot I stayed. On my left ear the third ring sits on an angle due to the way it was pierced. On my right ear I noticed a difference in the ring sizes and had it confirmed that one ring was 8mm and the other 10mm. But my genuine question is why the differences in your protocol. You wouldn't put a big ring in an infant or toddlers ears. Healing is much more difficult with hoops-I've had lots of near misses with a brush. New place I visited said flat back studs should have been used. I could tell she wasn't interested in seeing the cutesy ideas I had for my ears but I listened with feigned interest about how she can afford fancy meal kits. I made an appointment to see an APP piercer who said they'll fix me up once healed. I wasn't going for a gauged look. Bottom line to all those reading. Ask if the shop is registered APP. Write down all your questions and get it in writing if you have to. Ask if the business follows set protocols or I just got unlucky because she didn't care for me because I don't fit the profile of a piercing fanatic. In fact one piercer told me "if the piercer tells you it HAS to be done a certain way walk out immediately. I still tipped and I wish I hadn't. I don't like writing negative reviews because a business owners livelihood depends on customers. Please don't let a piercer tell you it's their way or the highway. In fact the reason I didn't say anything while still in the chair was fear of being kicked out of the shop as noted in other reviews which have since been removed by the business owner. As have the other negative reviews. From experience I can tell you there are options where you won't be at the mercy of a piercer.

Amazing experience!! My daughter and I had planned to have a special day planned starting the day…read morewith having piercings done. We both have othe piercing and we wanted to get something special together. My daughter found Kutters Edge in Canonsburg she couldn't of found a better place. Kathi (owner) was wonderful with us explained every last detail, we learned so much that day that we never knew. And I think everyone gains a new friend when you leave there. My daughter got a double forward helix and and a new nose ring. I got my nose pierced & lower double helix. Kathi was so professional and knowledgeable. The type of person she is takes the nervousness & anxiety right out of you. Great experience we will definitely going back for more piercing and for her jewelry. Go see Kathi at Kutter Edge

Pyramid is awesome (Island Ave Tattoo). I got my nose…read morepierced & looks good !! I didn't need an appointment since they accept walk-ins for nose piercings. We were in and out. I think it was five minutes.!! They only accept cash. There is a parking lot a block away.

The story of the dragon and the koi. Thank you Rachael for this beautiful storytelling permanently…read moreillustrated on my body.

I got pierced by Shelby and it was a great experience. I was super nervous about the piercing I was…read moregetting and she helped make me feel more comfortable and was very thorough with aftercare instructions. Very patient and friendly. The studio was very clean and organized. I called this studio multiple times before coming in and they always answered any questions I had and were very helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone. You pay for quality and care which is exactly what I got when I came here.

So a year ago I had to get rid of my Ear Gauges because I was not longer happy with them and I…read morecouldn't wear normal earrings. I had to close them and yesterday (a year later) they healed beautifully leaving no scars and also yesterday I finally got my ears pierced and for the first time ever I'm wearing normal earrings. I'm excited lol now I can wear all those beautiful earrings I've been saving for years once my ears heal again. I couldn't have picked a better person to do this. Thank you Zack For making this process easier than I thought and such a beautiful experience. If you're in the Pittsburgh area and want to get pierced with high quality titanium and gold jewelry check out Genisys Body Arts. Zack is the best! Definitely worth the trip from Maryland!

I've been following this place on Instagram for weeks, and I finally made it in for a piercing…read more First off, the outside entrance is super cute and the aesthetic is just lovely. When you step inside, you'll see their jewelry case with all genuine metal, hypoallergenic pieces that you can leave in forever. They have a range of options, including gold, diamond, and cubic zirconia. A friendly lady at the front will guide you through all the jewelry options. I chose this place because of its cute, dainty jewelry, which is perfect if you like smaller pieces. The process is straightforward: you pay separately for the piercing and the jewelry. The piercing itself is $60, and you'll need to buy the stud or back piece, which costs an additional $18. The jewelry ranges from $85 and up. My final cost was around $300 for a genuine gold piece with a real diamond. The studio was clean, and the piercer was incredibly knowledgeable, laid-back, and easy to talk to. I'm already planning my next visit and looking forward to getting another piercing. We even mapped out my ear for future piercings!

Got a conch piercing done here a few months ago. Nick is fantastic! He really focused on making…read moresure the placement was right, and even changed it a few times to make it look right. They give clear instructions on piercing care and do a great job helping you pick out jewelry (holding up the gem to your ear so you can see exactly what it will look like before you decide). The scheduling process is super easy as well! I'll definitely be back for my next piercing!

Bruner is an exceptional piercer! I've had three piercings here so far (a pair and a septum), all…read morewith minimal discomfort. While nipple piercings take time to heal, they'll look amazing thanks to Bruner's impeccable technique. My septum piercing has been healing beautifully, and I can't wait to return for more jewelry and future piercings!

Took our three daughters here having no experience with piercings. Zach was patient, informative…read moreand professional. We've already taken one of the girls back for a second one. Highly recommend!