We went to Geronimo Tattoo & Piercing to see about getting my ears pierced for the first time…read more Parking was restricted out front as per the location during rush hour (no parking 3-6pm), but there was a tight parking lot behind that we were able to squeeze into. After meeting Staci, and having a conversation involving candy, expectations for piercing, and signing a waiver, I got seated promptly as a walk in, and was taken into the back for my first piercing. She was professional, courteous, friendly, and highly informative as well as supportive for after care. With a bright disposition and welcoming attitude, I will definitely be back here again and stay in touch in future. Thanks for the great first experience- one of many more to come~! :)

I'm very disappointed in my service today especially since I trusted Staci. The good reviews and…read moreher experience was something I trusted and was even confident in. This piercer had a lot of red flags and in hindsight I should've not even gotten it done there as soon as I saw the equipment, and even before I got there because Staci was just brushing me and my concerns/questions off before the actual session. The first red flag was she had her apprentice pierce me and she wasn't even there to supervise. 2nd red flag was them using bioflex (which is made out of plastic and should never be used for initial piercings and titanium is the only appropriate piercing to be used, they were touting it like it was the best thing to use though) I should've walked out as soon as I saw that because never in my life have I been pierced with bioflex, it's always titanium flatbacks. They used 18g needles and said my piercing will heal as 20g too which is not a good gauge for cartilage piercings, they told me to just stretch it which is counterintuitive, CARTILAGE IS MORE RIGID AND WILL CAUSE ME A LOT MORE PAIN TO STRETCH!!!. I went to an APP store and they said while the piercing was straight, it's just the jewelry was highly inappropriate bc it's a corkscrew for nose piercings. Anyways I came back and Staci just exploded at me saying it was an insult I got a second opinion and just very passive aggressively telling me to sit down and she'll put metal in my ear if I wanted that so bad. It made me highly uncomfortable and I didn't even mean to insult her, besides she can't even be mad because it was her apprentice and NOT HER who pierced me. I spent 50 bucks to be berated and I will not be going back again. I felt very blindsided especially since she's been saying she uses surgical steel, even that's better than bioflex. I feel SCAMMED. Avoid this piercer. She was very defensive and mean, I have the RIGHT to get a second opinion because it's my body, no reason for her to be so unprofessional and raise her voice at a customer like that. I asked her to educate me on bioflex and she got even madder and defensive. Traumatic experience.

currently on vacation in vancouver and decided i wanted to get my first tattoo. of course, the…read morewhole thing felt a bit daunting. but, once i walked into the store, my sister and i were kindly greeted by two associates. i let the girl with rad pink hair know that i wanted to get a walk-in tattoo. she lead me to another lady who helped set up the appointment. initially, i was told to come at 5pm, but was called not too long after and was told to come for 4:45. i was pleasantly surprised with how quick the whole process was. my artist was Rad and he was super welcoming and made me feel very comfortable. i absolutely adore the tattoo, Rad! i'll be coming for ink every time i visit vancouver.

Came here on a weekday night to get navel piercing. The people here are really nice and keep all…read moreexplanations simple. I actually went to Adrenaline after visiting another place that told me that there's a risk of migration/rejection due to the shape of my belly button. I went to adrenaline looking to get a second opinion and they said that migration or rejection is due to the piercing itself more so than the person's anatomy. I thought that was interesting and found both places to have a reasonable backing to their explanation (but then again, I don't know that much to begin with). Overall, the experience at Adrenaline was pleasant and there was minimal pain. I give this place a 4 as I think they can be more thorough with explaining their equipment prep procedure and the aftercare for piercing. This picture is 2 weeks after piercing and the cost was ~$80 (jewellery included).

Scam artist . Her illustrations are not her work . Steals designs that don't belong to her . Then…read moreovercharges & rips people off . Do not book when caught in the act won't offer full refund . Shady

Leilani is PURE TALENT !!!…read more she's pretty much tattooed my entire body and I get nothing but compliments on her incredible work ! she really brought each idea idea and vision to life with her natural creativity !!! not only is she good artist but she's a total VIBE ! all my appointments have been full of laughter , great conversation, the whole studio is usually jamming out to good music.. just an overall perfect experience Minus your typical tattoo pain 10/10 she's awesome !

Booked an appointment with Libby (@stargirlstabz), via website www.sinskinpiercing.as.me .You can…read morefind current prices and services there. Check out their socials via Facebook or Instagram, for examples and promotions. I went to get my helix pierced with my 10 year old niece who got her lobes done. The shop is located upstairs, on Port Moody's high street. The shop is very clean and the staff very professional. After signing a waver form we got to choose which flat back studs we wanted. You get a basic stud with the appointment, for a few bucks more you can get some other. One of the rules is that you're allowed to have 1 person in the room with you (for support if you need it), due to the size of the room. Everything was new and sterile. Libby was great in letting us know what to expect and what we would be feeling. My niece who was pretty nervous didn't even feel the first piercing. After both ears were done, she came out saying she barely felt it. I'm so proud of her! My helix looks great! So happy we had gone here. After all was done and paid, Libby had given us information for the proper and healing of our piercings. What to expect and what not to do, super informative. Something I wish I had known the first time I got my helix pierced. It is a CASH ONLY location, so make sure your wallet is filled.

Great business. Great customer service. The only downside is that it's cash only. And they don't…read moretake debit or credit cards.

When I wanted to get my 4th tattoo I wanted to go to a shop that was reputable and see an artist…read morewho was local and experienced. After extensive research I chose Mirella. She has 40 years of experience and is a pioneer in being the first female tattoo artist in the Metro Vancouver area. An accomplishment I personally revere. Mirella offered me some valuable ideas in our process of making my tattoo come to life. Her steady hand, her keen eye and her striving to give her best was comforting. And the end result for me was exactly the tattoo I wanted. Mirella is far and above any of my previous tattoo artist and I whole heartedly recommend her. If experience, knowledge, and professionalism is what you are looking for then I suggest starting here first.

I was a customer with Mirella's for over 20 years now. I first walked into her shop when it was…read morelocated on the corner of Boundary Road and Grandview hwy. When it comes to something that involves NEEDLES I need to feel comfortable and at ease with the artist. It still hurt like heck, but I knew I was in good hands. Mirella is very easy going and easy to talk to. She has extensive experience and has an eye for detail. Her shop is kept immaculate and sterile. The pictures I brought to her was inked spot on to the way I wanted it.

Horrible customer service. Rude workers, made me feel stupid for asking a question. Never coming…read moreback.

Unpleasant, arrogant, unhelpful staff, that don't appear to want to sell anything. Visited twice in…read moreone month, gave them a second chance when I clearly shouldn't have. Not have a welcoming shop at all. Avoid, go elsewhere!

Worked with Emilio for my first tattoo. Absolutely love it. Very professional. Will come back for…read more#2.

**Obsessed doesn't even begin to cover it**…read more Visiting Vancouver from the States, I stumbled across *The Fall* while scrolling through the internet--and I'm so glad I did. After some research, I knew I had to have my tattoo done by Fay. A few weeks before my trip, I called, paid my deposit, and sent over my design with the tweaks I wanted. Everything was set, and my excitement started to build. Fast forward to the day of my appointment--I arrived right on time, and Fay was already waiting, ready to go. She printed out my design, and let me tell you: she *nailed it*. First try, no edits needed. She even printed a few different sizes so we could settle on the perfect one. And before I knew it, she was tattooing. Yes, it hurt (because, of course it does), but the pain faded as quickly as it came. Chatting with Fay was a blast, and to top it off, she even touched up one of my older tats. And the pricing? Absolutely fantastic for the quality. But I wasn't done. Apparently, one tattoo wasn't enough--I decided to get a tragus piercing with Adam. Now, it had been 10 years since I'd had anything pierced, so naturally, I didn't quite remember what to expect. But Adam was a total pro. He distracted me effortlessly with great conversation, and before I knew it, the piercing was done. His vibe? Impeccable. Between the tats and the piercing, this experience was beyond exceptional. I'd travel out of my way again just to come back here. Thank you for making my visit unforgettable!

I have been to Gastown Tattoo many times over the past several years for laser removal, and I have…read morehad one tattoo done here. Laser: Cleo, who does the laser removal here, is so nice and friendly. She knows what she's doing, and she made a very painful experience for me a little easier. I would always look forward to seeing her and having a little chat. I appreciated her knowledge and expertise when it came to having my tattoo removed. Tattoo: There is a vibe here that I find a bit off-putting. Sometimes the people at the front desk have been courteous, but often aloof to the point of unfriendly. I feel quite unwelcome in the space, and the artist who did a matching tattoo for my friend and me really didn't seem to want to be doing it (we had asked and made sure he was ok with it, and he agreed). I would come back her for laser removal, but not tattooing (unless there was a specific artist who I wanted to see).

Been coming to see Amanda for a few years now. Gone to a…read morefew artists before, but didn't get along as well as I'd like. Pros: - Amanda's a gem: honest, funny and fun personable. Need to talk to be able to talk to someone when you're laid out for a few hours in pain. - bit of a wait for bookings, I waited four and a half weeks between consult to ink time. - a good job coordinating and multiple reminders. - super clean studio FYI: - parking is brutal in gastown. I park at Tinseltown and go over sometimes (if tat is under two hrs), but super easy to just transit - shop sits on a one way street, if driving - be prepared to pay a deposit aft the consult ($100 usually)

Will definitely be coming back to get more work done. Jay responded and booked me in super quickly…read moreand did great line work on a super small piece. He even took a look at my half sleeve and said he could help fix it up when I mentioned him possibly finish the rest of it. I'm all about the vibe and I definitely felt it with Jay and his work speaks for itself. Definitely recommend.

I went to Royal Anchor Tattoo in New Westminster, it was the very first time I have ever gotten a…read moretattoo, The staff there are really friendly, and know their stuff. Aron did my tattoo and he did a great job. Come check out Royal Anchor Tattoo, Tell em, Carl sent you.

Came by because my piercing was infected from a different piercing shop and they took such great…read morecare of me. Highly recommend if anyone is looking to get any piercings or tattoos done. Very professional and helpful and make sure that I knew I could come by if anything were to happen again. Definitely a different vibe than any other piercing / tattoo shop in Vancouver and they were very friendly.

I got my ears pierced here about a year ago, and the staff are friendly and warm. Overall the…read morepiercings looked great and I am very happy with them. About five months ago I got my belly button pierced and the girl who did it pierced too deep into my skin, which is why my belly button is always in constant pain and is developing a large bloody purple pus lump which comes and goes all the time. I'm not happy with this, but there's nothing I can do about it now. I went to Body Jewels and the staff there took a look at my belly ring and said "whoever pierced this did it way too deep." Because of this inconvenience I would advise any girls who want their belly pierced to go to Adrenaline or any other store!