I had done some research on helix piercings, trying to find the best business to get my piercing…read moredone and how long recovery would take. I had read review after review of how amazing Amy was and when I went to book with her, I noticed she was booked a month or two out. While it took me about 4 years to get up the nerve to get my helix pierced, I am really glad Amy was my piercer. My sister and I decided to get our left ears pierced at the helix. Because my ears are significantly smaller than hers, I chose an 18K white gold star. She chose a much bigger earring with a beautiful 18k white gold butterfly. She loves the butterfly but has stated that she wished she got a smaller earring initially. She wears glasses and states that sometimes the stem of the glasses hits her earring and causes some discomfort for awhile. And we noticed that when we took our masks off, the ear loops caught on the back of the earring, so just be cautious of that. Amy explained everything thoroughly to us and answered all of my millions of questions. She used an 18 gauge needle and showed us how she sanitized the needle and the earring. Honestly, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. While it did hurt, I can honestly state that I preferred a needle over the piercing guns. To make sure that we were satisfied with the location of the helix piercing, she marked on our ears to show us what it would look like. We were able to look in a mirror and she adjusted it accordingly, as we saw fit. Before piercing our helixes, she used a light behind our helix area to make sure there were no blood vessels along that area. She stated that that can be the difference of bleeding a lot or bleeding very little. She thoroughly cleansed the area and allowed it to air dry completely. I am much more comfortable if I can exhale when someone sticks me; and not only did she state that that's what she does with everyone, she also allowed me to hold the mirror to watch as she stuck me. She shared detailed instructions on how to properly care for our ears and that it will probably take a year to completely heal. We didn't need to twist the earring around; but after a shower, spray the wound care on the front and back of the earring, to remove any residue. The very first day, our ears were a little red and swollen; but by the second day, the swelling had gone down tremendously and it hardly bothered us. 10 days later and our piercings are still doing fabulous!! I 100% recommend Amy!! I was willing to drive from Lexington KY to Louisville KY to get this done. And I am so happy that I drove the distance. One thing I would like to add, parking is behind the building and it isn't really marked very well. But I was able to match the street number to their address. Park and walk around to the front of the building and call the number on the door to let them know you are there. They have masks if you forget to bring your mask and want everyone to wear one.

Really love this place, a few people have done multiple piercings on my friends and me at different…read moretimes. Everyone is super friendly, helpful, and very very knowledgeable when it comes to aftercare. I've personally worked with Pat and he's been great every time.

I was a little nervous about visiting an out-of-town tattoo shop that I only had information on via…read moreYelp. But, I checked out the shops and found Ink and Dagger. I saw they took walk-ins. My husband and I wanted to get a simple, matching tattoo. Not something you can easily mess up. We stopped in shortly after they opened and asked if they had availability. They said other artists were coming in and asked if we wanted to wait about 15 minutes. We had no problem waiting. Soon after, "Eddie" came in. He took our image, talked to us for a few moments, and said he had time to do our tattoos. Rock on. We were excited. He took his time to set up and made sure his entire station was clean and sanitary. My husband went first and after sizing up the tattoo and its location, he got to work. It didn't take him long to finish my husband's tattoo. Mine took just about as long. I've had enough tattoos to tell when someone either doesn't work hard enough to get enough ink or they work too hard and it feels like they're trying to dig through my skin. Eddie did a fantastic job! It's been a few days since and I have been so pleased with his work. I recommend this place and, should we head back to Louisville, will return to this location for another tattoo!

Showed up looking to make an appointment. They were busy with someone. Told me they call in about…read morean hour. Left my name and number. After an hour and half, I returned. 6:30 and the front door was locked. I didn't walk in to have one done then and there, I was willing to make an appointment which is what I had asked for. I will find another shop to handle my work.

I had an outstanding experience and am already planning my next couple tattoos. Bryan is an…read moreamazing artist with a lot of talent. My tat looks terrific! The shop has a warm and chill vibe that feels very friendly and welcoming. Finally, the owners are genuinely good, honorable people with high integrity.

Jenna is an absolute great tattoo artist who gave me a beautiful hip floral piece. She knew exactly…read morewhat she was doing and was very kind and professional.

When looking to get something so permanent as a tattoo, of course you want the best…read more After much searching, I chose Charlie's. Now, I will say that I have always heard great things about the shop. My Dad has bragged about his original Tattoo Charlie's tattoo for many years. So, of course when I moved to the area, Charlie's was my first place to check out. My first tattoo with them was in 2013. After losing my teenage sister, I wanted a great shop to create a memorial tattoo for me. One of the guys there did just that! I ended up with something better than I had even hoped for. The second time I went, just this year, I wanted to coverup/rework of an old tattoo. I can not tell you how many comments and such I have gotten. It is so detailed and the shading is perfect. Needless to say, I am Im love with the work I have gotten with this shop. No matter if this is your first time or you are a tattoo veteran, stop by and visit the guys. They will help you select the right design, placement, and size. The customer service is 2nd to none. As a medical professional, I don't play around when it comes to my health. At Tattoo Charlie's, I know I'm in good hands.

Jesse is wonderful! Other employees try to be helpful. Clean area. Did xactly what I asked for…read more Very small jewelry selection.

Very professional and clean! Would definitely recommend this place!! James is a great artist! Give…read morethem a try, they'll knock it out of the park for sure!

Loved this place. Josh is an amazing tattoo artist. I got a tattoo for my grandmother who has…read morerecently passed away, he even added a few of his own touches (of course after asking me) and I absolutely love it. Only down side about this experience was I had met with Josh previously to talk about the price for the tattoo. It was around $150. After my appointment of getting the tattoo the tattoo was $230. The price jump was a bit of a surprise. A little heads up would have been nice.

I cannot recommend this studio enough! It's a great atmosphere with friendly artists. My daughter…read moregot her first tattoo there today. Her artist was Jimmy. I'm blown away by the quality of the work! He brought her vision to life perfectly! The whole family will be making appointments there in the future!

From the owner: We founded Iron Orchid Tattoo in 2023 with one mission: to bring creativity and artistic quality to…read morethe tattoo and body piercing scene. Our staff is made of seasoned pros ready to bring your vision to reality, no matter how complex. Want a tattoo but not sure which is right for you? Desire a new piercing but not sure where? Stop by to talk with one of our artists — let us design your dreams.

Saw the tooth fairy for tooth gems.. she is so sweet ‍ great service and quality ! Thank you so…read moremuch !

My last review was 2 years ago and at a different building!…read more Fyi they moved diagonally from their old location. I finally got the most beautiful hibiscus from Amber! Im so super stoked to have 2 of the shop's artists art on me! Worth all the cussing under my breathe and uncomfortable position time! Amber did a phenomenal job making an old tattoo disappear! Beautiful work! Ill be back in 6 weeks!!

Professional, dedicated and talented. Want new ink. Want a cover up. First time. Book your time…read moreand get in with Myra or one of her talented artists. I've spent the last 5 years going in and spending a day each year. We chat, we kick around ideas and we execute our needle therapy. Always walking out the door happy and excited to take my new characters out and into the world with me. Book that appointment early and often and get into this establishment if you want someone committed to their craft giving you forever art =]

I went here to get my belly pierced, it was quick and easy. I was a walk in, so no appointment set…read moreahead of time, and I was in and out within 10-15 minutes. The belly piercing itself looks amazing, I get quite a few compliments on how centered the placement is. Before I got the piercing, my nerves were sort of high, so when he originally marked where he'd pierce, it was too far to the left, but I was too nervous to correct it. Thankfully, the piercer corrected himself after I stood in the mirror and it turned great, as well as making some jokes to ease the nerves. However, I will say that the jewelry isn't the best quality. After about a month with the piercing, the gem inside the top part of the jewelry fell out? Overall, I had a good experience and would go back again. The workers are cool, and pretty respectful. Maybe I'd go in with my own jewelry or bite the bullet and buy more expensive jewelry from them.

I can't recommend Sam Parker enough!! Not only is he a phenomenal artist who brought my idea to…read morelife (the large magnolia piece on my forearm), but he was professional, clean, and made feel so comfortable (seriously, who else can say they fell asleep during a 4 hour tattoo!?). The tattoo shop itself was also super clean, easy to access, and made me feel safe throughout my time there. Awesome place with awesome people.

This is the best shop in town! I have only had wonderful experiences. The artists consistently…read moreconsider not just how ink will look fresh but also how it will age. I have had more that 15 tattoos done by Lyndi and have sent like 8 of my real life friends there too. The vibe is chill, everyone is friendly. I cannot recommend them enough!!