Stopped in for a quick tattoo with my friend as we were taking a trip to the mountains for the…read moreweekend. Was turned away at first and told to come back later since there was a wait for both piercings and tattoos. Later on, about an hour later, got the call to come on in. The three of us went in, and we're getting started right away! The overall experience from when we walked in, to when we left was remarkable. My friends got matching tattoos that came out wonderfully, while I got a simple tattoo but LOVE it.

Received simple cartilage piercing. This is my 9th piercing but first here. Just 2 days after…read morepiercing, I developed a significant infection at the piercing site. Also the post placed was too short, and the screw back was way too tight on the back of my ear. Had to remove piercing and be treated for infection. Staff was nice and friendly, however, it appears there are issues with sanitizing during the procedure. Won't be back!

Very professional Very clean…read moreVery knowledgeable By appointments only Jake takes the time & listens to your wants. Jake is very knowledgeable with feedback on any questions about the piercings & jewelry. I love being treated like a queen w/ respect & that is what I get. When I tip It is on the service that I get. Yes I tip The results of the piercings are awesome!!! PS just take care of them & they heal great!

Amazing service and so helpful! Amazing jewelry selection! This is the only place I go for my…read morepiercings

Justin is the absolute best piercer in the area. He is the sweetest man ever and always takes great…read morecare of you. I've been for two nostril piercings and a helix, and I definitely plan on going back!

Everything always goes well. Casey is a fantastic tattoo artist. I've bet been tattooed by Nate but…read moreI've seen his work and it is impressive. And Justin has pierced me twice and I'll be going back for more of all of it.

Morgan is a rock star. She understood exactly what I was looking to have done and nailed it! I…read morecould not be more pleased. Very easy to work with for a first timer. The vibe in the store is unmatched I am certainly going to be back for more ink and to do some shopping.

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!!!

Had an amazing experience getting a nasal piercing with Alan. He is kind, patient and extremely…read moretalented. Had a great time chatting with him and he was very patient as I picked out my jewelry and the location. I trusted him completely and am VERY happy with my new piercing.

Always a great experience . Staff is friendly, respectful. Jewelry is top notch,…read moreBeautiful work

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.

My daughter and I went in for mithers day tattoos and had an amazing experience at The Tattoo…read moreFactory in Gastonia -- huge thanks to Angel for the incredible work and great vibe. Highly recommend this shop!

I came in today for a navel piercing. I was super nervous I sat in the chairs that were provided…read morewhich were super comfy and helped calm my nerves. Kelley my piercer came to me directly asked what I wanted done and took me to the room. I asked her if it would hurt and she asked me what I have all had pierced and said how it would only hurt a little more than my ear, this is what I wanted for her to be serious with me it truly helped me get ready. She was super friendly and I was comfortable the whole time she is very good at what she does and I wasn't just a job for her to get in and out of her area she enjoys what she does and that's so good. I also loved the form I had to fill out it truly made me be like they are legit and going to give me great service which is what they did. Definetly coming back for more, also if you want a tattoo def come here one of the workers was double double checking everything for a client to make sure it was perfect for them and was like tell me if everything looks good this is gonna be here forever and that's what you want to hear someone to listen to you to make sure you love everything about it.

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.

Had a great experience at Captive Minds. Was greeted as I walked in & was shown the jewelry I could…read morechoose from. I got my ears re-pierced & a helix. Everything was very sanitary and measurements precise. I felt very comfortable and cared for. Would definitely recommend this shop for piercings. Will be returning to purchase more jewelry.

Got my nose piercing by Billy. It didn't hurt and love the Jewerly they have on hand. If you are…read morethinking of getting any piercing please go and see Billy. They are clean,professional, and caring.