I am visiting my parents in Asheville this week and Janet gave me an amazing reiki treatment! I…read morehighly recommend seeing her if you are at all curious. At first I was somewhat skeptical of reiki, but after having two sessions I'm a full convert. In my view, reiki helps clear out negative energies that might be stuck inside your body. These energies can lead to depression, pains in the body, and a general feeling of anxiety. The reiki practioner targets these energies and helps release them. Janet talked with me first about my needs and hopes for the session, and asked me to remain flexible with the outcome--and I'm glad she did because more was released than I ever thought possible. She made me feel very comfortable and cared for during the whole experience. Thank you Janet, from the bottom of my heart, for a truly beautiful, magical, and healing reiki session.

Extremely unfriendly walked in with my service dog and the woman behind the counter. Immediately…read moresaid "no dogs allowed" unbelievable 9 pound service dog I have PTSD but who cares right-they sure don't.!!!!! Improve? Hire polite and friendly people!!! Under the circumstances you would think that a devastated community would have open arms to business but apparently not!!!

We had an excellent experience getting our tattoos done by Doe. She was so patient as we tried to…read morefigure out exactly how to make our idea work, and she made an excellent design that we loved!! She was also very communicative throughout the process, and worked quickly and got us finished in what seemed like a short amount of time. Really would recommend her to anyone, she did clean, beautiful work and was so nice to talk to. Thanks again!

I've been getting temporary jagua tattoos from Tanya for a little while now, replacing the faded…read moreone with something new to symbolize how I am and what I want to focus on at that particular time. She has been great at guiding me through the process, with knowledgable advice and a deft hand.

I was doing research on a place to take my mom to get her first tattoo, and Man's Ruin came in to…read moreour orbit. After plenty of inquiry and review-reading, I was sure this would be the right fit for her. Now, my mom is not necessarily a likely customer, and Jenn & Heather were friendly, easy-going, and SO accommodating from the moment we walked in the door. Heather was expert and professional in her approach and advice on the design. This studio is singular in many ways, and I plan on highly recommending it to anyone who needs a quality tattoo done in the Asheville area. Thank you, MR, for your fantastic work and your dedication to creating a quality business!

I needed one piercing in my ear after having it stitched by a local dermatologist who was unable to…read morere-pierce it for me. Jenn did a great job- all was well explained, the office was clean and I felt totally comfortable. If I need another piercing I will go back for sure.

One of the customers in front of us came out with a good looking spider web on their neck,…read moredefinitely seemed like they're capable of good work. Lines looked good from what I could see. My wife and I pitched our idea to them about a matching tattoo for our honeymoon, and while we could see his point on why our original design wasn't plausible, my wife tried to put it in his court to make it work and they just seemed uninterested in our business. Then we asked for tattoos on our ring finger and were given kind of the same run around. Kind of disappointed they weren't interested in our business, not what I'm used to from good tattoo artists.

My girls and I had an impromptu trip to Empire last weekend and got piercings by Greg. He was so…read morenice and professional, made us all at ease. Brian and Chris were amazing at keeping us laughing and making sure everything went smoothly. The are all gems and we will be back to visit soon. 10 out of 10!

BEWARE: Permanent scarring and severe infections…read more I rarely leave negative reviews, but this experience permanently altered my body and warrants warning others. Background: This was my first time in a tattoo shop in nearly ten years. I came in seeking blast-overs to cover older work. Evan Evol assured me he was capable of doing extensive blast-overs, and believing I might not find another artist willing to take on the project, I agreed. I paid approximately $1,200 for the first two blast-overs on either arm and another 1,200 for the third. Medical complications: Both tattoos became severely infected, requiring treatment at urgent care and a course of antibiotics. At the time, I assumed the infections were my fault. Evan instructed me to keep the tattoos wrapped in plastic for 48 hours, changing the wrap periodically. I have since been informed by another licensed tattoo shop that this practice can create a breeding ground for bacteria. Further damage: About a month ago, I returned for a small blast-over, again believing Evan was my only option. Instead of addressing the specific area discussed, he tattooed over existing professional work in a way that was stylistically incoherent and destructive. The result is chaotic and permanently damaging. For a second session on the same tattoo, Evan tattooed over skin that had not fully healed. He was extremely heavy-handed and used what appeared to be a liner needle for solid black work, resulting in extensive scarring from shoulder to elbow. This tattoo also became infected--despite my following his aftercare instructions exactly. I am now out an additional $1,200 and left with significant scar tissue. Professional assessment: An experienced tattoo professional has informed me that: * I am irreparably scarred as a result of this work * Even a full corrective blackout on my upper arm will not fully conceal the scarring Shop response: I contacted the shop privately requesting a refund so I could pursue corrective work elsewhere. Instead, the owner, Danny Reed, accused me of extortion simply for requesting my money back. Danny offered to "fix" the work himself, despite specializing in traditional color tattoos rather than heavy blackwork. I declined. He insisted that I come into the shop to resolve the issue, which I refused because: 1. His emails became increasingly accusatory 2. I was uncomfortable meeting in person and losing the paper trail of written communication I have since reported the shop to the state regarding the infections and scarring and am continuing medical follow-up. Impact: This experience has been physically, financially, and psychologically traumatic. I spent over $2,400, will need to spend thousands more on corrective work, and will live with the consequences for months--if not permanently. It has significantly impacted my ability to feel safe and comfortable in my own skin. Additionally, the shop environment was deeply uncomfortable. I heard staff use the word "mongoloid." I was blamed for poor healing, despite medical evidence to the contrary. As a woman with PTSD, I struggled to verbalize my discomfort, and my concerns were minimized rather than respected. Final note: I did not want to make this public. However, Hot Stuff Tattoo has refused to take accountability or offer a reasonable resolution. If you are looking for a reputable tattoo shop in Asheville, I strongly recommend going elsewhere.

I met with Evan and described what I wanted. He provided several drawings, all of which were…read moreexcellent, for me to choose from. The colors are vivid, exactly what i wanted. I would definitely return for additional tattoos!

This is a cool shop - clean, comfy, and decorated, and I was impressed by the great customer…read moreservice. I got my first rib tattoo with Patrick. He drew up a great design for me and tattooed gently which I greatly appreciated for such a sensitive spot. Would definitely recommend, and I'll be back for sure!

I have gotten all of my work done at Lady Liberty (10+ tattoos). I absolutely love it! I wouldn't…read morewant to go anywhere else. Everyone there is super nice, they are all very talented, and the place is super clean. The guy that did some of my work is no longer there, so I was really unsure of getting someone else to do my last tattoo. However, I went with Jason and he did an excellent job. My husband also goes here and has gotten work done by Jason and Jennifer. They both do phenomenal work.

I love my tattoo. Elle is awesome. Such a great artist. I texted her a few ideas of what I was…read morelooking for and she came up with great design. She was super accommodating getting me in last minute and making herself available. She was patient and very pleasant / fun to talk too. Her attention to detail is impeccable. I would not hesitate getting another tattoo with her when I'm back in Asheville.

Loved our last minute tattoos! We walked in for a few tattoos while in town and the people there…read moreare so friendly and it's super clean. Reasonably priced also! Thank you!

I got a back of arm tattoo by Tina, who is the bomb! Very nice, professional and has a ton of…read moreexperience. I am very happy with the tattoo

Liz was amazing! They were so friendly and have a great energy about them. They took me and my…read morefriend as walk ins for custom tattoos. And we are so pleased with their work. Highly recommend them! We also learned the shop is owned by a woman so just another reason to support this business!

Any tattoo shop is WAY better than this one. Absolutely met another person who had to get their…read moretattoo redone after this horrible experience and artwork. Please don't make that same mistake. Go somewhere else.

I got a cover up done by Coleman, the lines were really clean! He was quick and it was a reasonable…read moreprice. Great environment and clean area definitely worth the 5 stars

I had a helix piercing done today. Marie did my piercing and did a beautiful job of setting me at…read moreease. Fast 'poke' and violà job well done. She has a great sense of humor and engages very well with her clients. AWESOME JOB.

Mike Pace is an amazing artist and great human. He makes you feel comfortable and ensures you are…read morehappy with the finished product. He works hard to create the tattoo you want. He is easy going and a great conversationalist. Brian and Skip are great as well. I haven't had any work done by them but I know from others have said and it's all been good.