We did walk in 25 year anniversary tattoos with mikki bedol at Lucky Soul and could not be happier…read morewith how our typewriter font script lines up perfectly on our arms and how spot on the lettering is. I would recommend mikki in a hot minute for any type of script you want done. He was personable and exacting which is great for someone inking you permanently for life. The shop is clean with plenty of seating and nice decor.

I got a neck tattoo from Mikki last month. It's the first tat I've gotten in about ten years and…read morebeing a neck tattoo I wanted to make sure that the job was done right, of course. I made the design but I need just the right person to make it happen... Mikki was the perfect choice! He's a skilled and experiencedl tattoo artist with a light touch and he took the time to make sure that everything was just as it should be, before starting the work. Preparation is everything! I'm very happy and complete strangers have told me what a cool tattoo it is. I'll go so far as to say that it's "dope"!

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.

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.

Based on a friend's recommendation, I came here two weeks ago for an earlobe re-piercing that I let…read moreclose up a few years ago. Mati is the person who does the piercings. He was very friendly and thoroughly explained everything without prompting, from what type of metal is used for the piercing to what products to use for aftercare. He used the needle for the earlobe piercing, which is known to be better than a piercing gun for healing. I haven't had any problems with healing so far. Everything was clean and efficient. I was out in 15 minutes. Note that it's cash only!

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!

The space feels like an art gallery, and Phil does really great quality work. I've had the same…read moretattoo for about 15 years and go every few years to get it touched up and revamped.

I am very happy with my beautiful new tattoo done by Phil. I would definitely recommend . The Hope…read moreGallery is professional and friendly.

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..

Shoutouts to the Afflixion Ink team! I was SO nervous about getting my nose pierced, but they were…read moresuper patient with me and their good humor and kindness definitely made the process a little easier. It's been three days, and after regularly using an over-the-counter wound wash (sterilized saline and distilled water) it's coming along nicely - no swelling or undue redness. Thank you guys!!

Yes I give a 5 star rating for this business. If you look at the pics I already have here. You'll…read moresee why

Two weeks ago I got rune tattoos on my fingers by Brian. Within a week I started noticing that the…read moreink was spreading and it was because every single one were blown out. Instead of taking responsibility and offer to take care of the situation, he offered my money back and blamed the machine. Please please please, DO NOT GO TO HIM!!!!!

Wonderful experience !!!!! I had the pleasure of getting…read moretattooed by Sugarbean at the shop and she's as awesome as her art work is . She is a very talented artist and is very gentle .... definitely good for someone getting a first tattoo . The shop is extremely clean and the staff is polite and knowledgeable in their craft !!!!! I can't wait to go back

I recently got my nose pierced from here about 3 months ago! I really liked how clean and smooth it…read moreall went but I don't like that I'm having a hard time cleaning it because the earring is so twisty and hard to move. I do recommend going here for a piercing but I don't recommend doing any hoop until your piercing is healed because it can effect the tissue in your skin and you don't want to damage anything (just trying to help with an infection as well.). I do like how friendly Kevin was and I will be going back for more piercings!

Really. NO STARS should be given…read more Do not go here for nose piercing. The coo screw piercing is archaic. My nose swelled so much, the stud embedded into my nose. I called to see if he could change the piercing, he didn't return my call, I went to "Stay True Piercing" in Newington and they were astonished by what the piercer at Transcend did to me. Said the method as from 1992. I was in pain with the most uncomfortable piercing. transcend may be good for,tattoos, but go to a reputable piercer. do NOT go here.