I went to Virtue & Vice to get my ears re-pierced after having them pierced 20 years ago. I had a…read morephenomenal experience at V&V from start to finish. They were extremely diligent in their adherence to sterilization protocols and examination of my initial piercings. Because of Randy's careful examination of my ears, only one ear needed a full re-pierce and the other ear just needed a slight stretch in the piercing. It was much less painful this time around than it was 20 years ago (w/a piercing gun at Claire's!). I had such a great experience here I would definitely return and get additional piercings! My ears healed well (different experience than the first time) and I'm excited to wear earring again!

Super friendly staff. I came in needing downsizing for piercings I got at another studio. They took…read morea look and suggested I wait another month, and didn't charge me for the visit since it needed more time. I came back after a month and got them changed out with no fuss in about 5 minutes. They answered my questions happily and were thorough in their responses. Love the vibes. My jewelry swap (didn't need to downsize after all) hurt quite a lot but I'm unsure if that was because they still weren't ready. The piercer did feel a bit rough when handling them but when I voiced the pain they slowed down and were more gentle.

I've visited Kolo multiple times over the years, and every experience has been top-tier. I…read moreoriginally came in a few years ago to have a VCH piercing redone after receiving one with incorrect placement elsewhere. The piercer was quick, gentle, and precise -- the placement was perfect, and I've had no issues since. During that first visit, I also fell in love with their jewelry selection. I had been on the hunt for unique, exotic nose rings, and Kolo definitely delivered. Yes, their pieces are a bit on the pricey side, but the quality and variety are absolutely worth it -- 10/10 every time. The receptionist is one of my favorite parts of the experience. She has amazing energy, always gives thoughtful suggestions, and shares her personal experiences in a way that makes you feel heard and cared for. The bald guy that works there is also really cool -- calm, professional, and always pleasant on the phone. What I love most about Kolo is that they truly know their craft. They take anatomy seriously and won't pierce you unless it's the right placement for your body. That type of honesty and expertise is rare. I recently made the mistake of stepping out for a $10 belly ring special somewhere else... and it went south fast. I came back to Kolo, and they saved the day. This place is forever my home for piercings and jewelry. Can't recommend them enough -- true professionals who care about what they do.

I've been a customer at Kolos's for years, and they've consistently been outstanding. The team is…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and always prioritizes what's best for your healing and long-term health over quick fixes or instant gratification. Whether it's a new piercing or aftercare support, they take the time to explain everything clearly and ensure you're truly taken care of. You can trust that you're in expert hands here--this shop genuinely cares about its clients.

Blake was awesome to work with for my first tattoo! They have a clean, comfortable office and the…read morework was quick. I'm very happy with how it turned out!

They (Kirsten) were absolutely awesome, I came for a quick tattoo and they got me all done within…read more10 minutes. I would highly recommend :)

The clean and sterile piercing studio and their helpful stuff made my nose piercing experience very…read morepleasant. Price points seem reasonable. I went alone and felt a bit nervous about piercing, so it really helped as my piercing person was swift and very professional! I wear only noble metals due to skin sensitivity and I love my tiny diamond pin set in 14k gold.

I just want people to know that Erin was great but I wasn't offered a touch up or a partial refund…read more I wasn't told it's common for the hand to fade. The woman at the front desk who was very unapproachable with a bunch of facial piercings was the reason I could not return to the shop. I called in a panic because I was not given a heads up. They just told me they would walk me through the aftercare process. I have several tattoos from this artist and it was very unfair because of one person that I was denied to retouch. Her opinion will hurt her business & her coworkers. I worked in the Beauty business for nearly 30 years. This is not how any client should be treated.

Updating this review and giving five stars even if I had my piercing removed, I think the owner of…read morethis salon knows what's shes doing. The person who removed my cartilage piercing said my hole was perfect, no bumps. And in the past I've had issues with bumps and infections not only from my own lack of care but probably from the shop I used to go to too. Even though I was too lazy to take care of my cartilage piercing it was healing correctly and I'm glad that I had a good experience here with Christina . If I ever decide to be responsible enough to actually take care of my piercings I'll come back here but for right now I don't have the time to take care of any new piercings. Love this place though

My husband and I walked in today and instead of a friendly greeting the owner Christina quickly…read moreasked us (with an attitude) if we had an appointment and as soon as we said no she didn't give us a chance to even say we just wanted to look at their jewelry and prices before cutting us off saying we needed an appointment and they were booked up until 6 something that day. When I finally had the chance to say why we were there she said it wasn't possible for us to look around because they are an appointment only shop. I get businesses have policies and she may have been overwhelmed with the load of the day but her delivery was very rude and off putting. It's unfortunate because we would have booked an appointment if we saw what we were looking for but I wouldn't trust someone so rude to pierce my skin.

We took our niece to Rowan to get her ears pierced for the first time and I'm so glad we did. We…read moreoriginally went because they offer piercing with the needle but we decided to have her ears pierced with the device because of the style earring our niece wanted. I can't speak highly enough of Nurse Alexis and Nurse Q who were so diligent and so patient with our niece. They were very encouraging and thorough with their explanations and gave our niece very clear instructions on the aftercare of her piercing. The environment is very sterile and the nurses took the necessary precautions before piercing her ears which we really appreciated. They even accept walk ins! Can't recommend this place enough.

We came in at 6:30 and they were just finishing up with a client, but refused to provide a service…read morebecause it was too late in the day for them (they close at 7). They were incredibly rude and came across as simply not wanting to work.

My husband and I came here on our last day of our trip with the hopes they accept walk-ins... And…read morethey do! We wanted to get fine line Star Wars themed tattoos -- we provided the image and they advised to make the image a little bigger so the lines won't look shriveled over time. We agreed with their recommendation and got to the table with not much of wait. Everyone was very inviting, the place itself looked really cool and eclectic. I immediately thought of coming back for a flash deal if we were ever in town again! Very clean, very sterile, and very friendly -- so why one less star?? Unfortunately both our fine line tattoos have faded by the end of the week. The pressure didn't feel deep enough for either of us and the line work is VERY light. We already want them touched up but since we're not from the area, we'd have to find another artist. BUT that shouldn't take away fully from the good experience! Maybe if we weren't leaving to the airport after this, we would've been able to speak up and say to go a smidge thicker. Or perhaps we should've visited in the beginning of our trip so we can return for touch ups at the end of our trip after the first couple of days of healing. Not sure. But still good vibes here!

First tattoo. Rachel was fantastic!…read moreI was told she had a light hand. I barely felt a thing with my three plus hour tattoo. So my detail better than expected. I would highly recommend this shop and especially Rachel. Thank you!

Every time I call, it's impossible to get in touch with someone. You would think they don't want…read morebusiness. I don't want to book without speaking to someone first.

First thing is she is very punctual. I actually arrived 10 minutes early and she immediately took…read moreme to the back for my piercing. she was running a special that started at 12 and could've easily had me wait but she took me right away. Second, she is so friendly and welcoming which is a great trait to have when you are piercing someone. It soothes the nerves. Third, wow no count down but she talks you through every single step even after the piercing she is walking you through cleanings and techniques for swapping jewelry. Thank you so much for piercing me and I love it so much. No pain at all. i will be referring everyone to you lol

Phil is the best!! He's done one for me and one for my wife. His work is unparalleled!! He takes…read morethe time to really understand what you want and delivers the end product in spades! It's been 20+ years since my last tattoo, and I'm ready to schedule more now that I know where to go for the absolute best! He's not cheap, nor should he be. I'll happily pay for quality. Highly recommend for anyone wanting ink in Atlanta or anywhere else. I'd travel in a second for his talent!!

I saw the owner of Memorial, Phil Colvin, for my fine line/color/floral/watercolor tattoo…read more I was assured that Phil (w/ 35 years of experience as a tattoo artist) had the abilities & experience to handle this particular style. I provided Phil with a design in the initial consult and a (slightly edited, but essentially the same), design via email a week before the tattoo date. I also brought the image to the actual tattoo appt. Phil is a very nice guy, and owns a clean and professional establishment. He clearly has many years of experience as an artist. While I receive many compliments on the end result, I felt very frustrated during the process with the following: 1.) He added black outlines to a tattoo with very little black outlining (design had it only around the daisy). I found this out the hard way, as I had my eyes closed at the start to manage pain & was trying hard not to move. I didn't realize he had done it until I asked "What are you working on right now? I'm trying so hard to be still for you, that I'm having to keep my eyes shut." I have read much online about the topic of black outlining, and the responses are a mixed bag. 2.) His colors (the shade of green on the leaves, etc.) often did not match the original 3.) He did not choose-- or was not able-- to include the level of detail that the original design represented 4.) He made some other minor artistic decisions that were different than the original (ie: the shading on the daisy). 5.) A couple (not all) of the watercolor marks on original design did not turn out well, and I had to return 2 weeks later to get them covered up with leaves. I spent another $200 going back to Phil to get the small corrections made. In general, if any tattoo artist feels they cannot or do not want to accurately transfer design --- body (or feels that a specific element will not transfer as well), they should COMMUNICATE that to the customer. Something to the effect of, "I see that the design you provided doesn't have much black outlining. I think that black outlining is important because of ______ reason. Therefore, I am going to recommend that we do_______." Two-way communication is critical to the process of getting something permanently inked onto your body. He also was dismissive of the tattoo artist that I hired independently to do the design (a Germany based woman who does freelance design work, through fiverr.com). He said, "She just probably grabbed these photos of flowers off the internet; she's clearly not a tattoo artist." Which couldn't have been further from the truth!

Came here 2 times. Both for belly piercing, the second time my friend & I got our top & bottom…read morepierced. Both times the piercings healed well, and I will be returning for future piercings!

-CASH ONLY- But there's an ATM on location not sure of the…read moreATM fee but it's convenient that Knotty Headz thought to add one versus you having to run and grab cash. Anywho I originally frequented the Columbia, SC location but have since moved to Atlanta and figured the same professionalism and quality would be here as well and I was right. Don't remember his name I'm horrible with names but never forget a face. Older black man with locs deep warm voice like a dad lol. But he was great. I got a double nose piercing; two on my right nostril and he made the process fast and held conversation to take my mind off him basically stabbing me in the nose twice lol. I love the placement of them being side to side and he used this measuring tool to check his spacing. I was in and out of there in under 20 mins with paperwork, getting my license copied, paying, picking jewelry, piercing, and the aftercare talk. Clean studio, smells of incense not smoke like a previous review I saw stated. I came in on a Tuesday they do half off select piercings. Picked out two little studs 2 for $40 but if you want the basic traditional studs it's 2 for $20. All in all I'm highly satisfied with how I was serviced and I'll be back when I heal up to possibly change to a hoop. Or get a new piercing. Parking isn't the best. It's just a driveway bc this used to be a house. They could definitely use better parking as the main road is hella busy I had to turn my hazard lights on as I moved my car to let someone out who was there before me.