The Good: Edwin has done a wonderful job on my cover-up and the amount of detail he has put into…read moreworking on it. With our consultation, we have specifically looked over dozens of images of real bears to find the perfect one. We found the perfect picture and he was able to freehand the image with ease. This wasn't my first tattoo by him but it is the largest piece I have; once I found a good artist, there wasn't a doubt in my mind that I wanted him to work on my cover-up. The Bad: Tattoos hurt, obviously! Edwin was able to suggest getting numbing cream to apply before the session to help with the pain. He also has the option of tattooing for an hour and spraying a numbing spray. Just be careful that you aren't allergic to it before asking for the spray. The Ugly: People might think that his prices are high but I think that they are perfectly reasonable. The initial payment with booking his time is put towards the payment of the tattoo and the additional hours after are totally worth every dollar you spend. His work is amazing! On to my next adventure...

"Good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good."…read more Edwin is bomb AF and is simply one of most detailed and best tattoo artists around. He listens, advises and does a wonderfully amazing job. Super easy going, very very clean environment. Had my first tattoo in some time done on 10/11/2020 and will be going back for more work. If you want QUALITY work, from a QUALITY individual. You need to come by and see Edwin.

Super relaxed vibe while maintaining professionalism and cleanliness!! I got my ear pierced and…read morethere was a large selection of jewelry and Devyn was very knowledgeable!!! Will be coming back and recommending to friends and family!

Wonderful experience. Calming environment and is helpful with all questions and concerns. Clean and…read moreprofessional equipment. Choice of jewelry is great and for all budgets! Will definitely come back for all future piercing for myself and my daughters.

I had a great experience getting a conch piercing a couple of weeks ago. Ash pierced my ear, and…read moreshe answered my questions kindly and did a great job! She also didn't make me feel silly for being anxious, and her calmness helped ease my nerves! Love my piercing, and so far everything is healing up well.

I've gone here for literally every single one of my many piercings and one of my 4 tattoos and I…read morelove it there. Everybody's easy to get along with and very understanding with how nervous I get right before getting anything done! Just got my vertical labret done almost 3 weeks ago now and I love it! To think I went there almost 4 years ago for my first piercing!

I made an appointment to get my ears pierced at 1:00 w/ Jeff. He knew I was there and had someone…read moreelse in the back and said he would be right out. At 1:25, no one came back out or said anything to me, and I got tired of waiting, so I walked out. Later on he text me and said he was sorry and that he took a walk in right before I came in (keep in mind I had an official appointment for a specific time) and then he proceeded to say that it's just how the business goes. I guess this guys doesnt understand that appointment people come before walkins and dont take a walk in at the same time you know someone is coming in for an appointment. This place is clown house-NEVER AGAIN will i go back.

The best tattoo shop in the area. The shop is clean and the atmosphere is great. Joe is awesome!…read moreWouldn't get a tattoo anywhere else!

"If you want to waste your time, this shop is the place to go. I've got over 40% of my body…read moretattooed, always from professional shops. I went in for a $600+ piece and was asked for ID, which I don't have since I don't drive--a requirement I've never encountered at any other shop. When I showed them a photo of my ID and even offered to fax it to them for a physical copy, it wasn't good enough. I asked for a refund of my deposit, but they refused. Nowhere in the shop does it state they require IDs, and there's no mention of a no-refund policy. I had to involve the police department, and after the commotion, the shop owner agreed to refund my $60 deposit to my wife, who then used it to get a mini tattoo. This shop is absolutely trash and was unfortunately recommended to me. We only completed the transaction so we wouldn't lose the deposit. I highly recommend Electric City in Scranton instead--a better shop with nicer people, cleaner work, and cheaper prices. I've never had issues there, despite having over a hundred hours of ink. I'll post this review on every Northeast PA and PA tattoo group page to warn others about this shop's prioritization of profits over customer satisfaction."

Bruce, the owner, has years and years of experience and is super talented. He did my very first…read moretattoo back in 2005 when he was working in another shop. So glad to see he has his own spot now! I recently visited to have Ryan reinsert my nose piercing after I had to remove it due to surgery. Well, I waited too long (2 weeks) and he ended up having to re-pierce it. In one word, Ryan is AWESOME. He's very professional and knowledgeable and takes time to talk to his clients and explain any questions they might have. My friend and I intend on visiting soon to have another piercing done.

I had a coverup done here after a guy named Johnny from allure tattoo in Lehigh butchered a…read moreportrait of my mom. I was so thankful that Matt was able to not only salvage it but make it look beautiful. Thanks so much!!

I have gotten all 6 of my tattoos here, by 3 different artists! They do amazing work! I've been…read morehappy with every single piece!

**5/3 ETA: Tristan, the shop owner, personally reached out and was sincerely apologetic about my…read moreexperience. He generously offered a refund of the $80 I paid for the tattoo, which I have since received. I truly appreciate his professionalism and the respectful way he handled the situation.** I had a strange and ultimately disappointing experience here. On April 18th, I booked two appointments through the Booksy link in their Instagram bio--one for me and one for my niece, scheduled for April 26th. I live two hours away in Philly and was coming to town to celebrate her birthday; the tattoos were my gift to her. A small deposit of $39.76 was required at booking. On April 24th, I received a text from Danny asking what we wanted. I responded with reference photos, and he replied that we'd talk more the next day--but we didn't, which I figured meant he felt the designs were simple enough to proceed with. When we arrived for our appointments, a friendly woman at the front desk greeted us and had us sign waivers. Danny came out and asked what we wanted, which was odd since we'd just discussed it two days earlier, but I re-explained and showed him the same photos. He took pictures of them with his iPad, despite already having them via text. Before heading back to sketch, he asked if we had cash. I didn't, so I asked if they had an ATM--he directed me to the bank across the street. I get that many artists prefer cash, but considering there's a big sign at the front promoting "tattoo financing" via buy-now-pay-later services, it was surprising they don't take something like Venmo. Not a huge deal, just something to note. What did feel off was Danny's demeanor. He didn't seem happy to be there and gave off a vibe that we were a burden. While that alone wouldn't have ruined the experience, it added to the general awkwardness. My niece went first--her session took maybe 10 minutes, but the results were nice. I was next, and my design took about the same amount of time. Unfortunately, that quickness showed. I noticed wobbly linework right away, especially along the shaft of the sword. I didn't mention it to him--if he was satisfied enough to call it done, I didn't think pointing it out would help. When it came time to pay, I asked if my deposit was credited toward the total. He seemed surprised and said, "You made a deposit?" After checking with the shop owner, he confirmed it--but then claimed, "After taxes, your deposit is $30." For the record, tattoos are not taxable in Pennsylvania [39 Pa.B. 7256]. Even if they were, the sales tax in Stroudsburg is 6%, which would amount to just $2.39. So unless they're charging a mystery 25% tax, the numbers didn't add up. I didn't push the issue--I wasn't about to derail my niece's birthday over $9.76, even if the handling of it felt disingenuous. In total, I paid $220 beyond the deposit--$80 for my tattoo and $120 for hers--which I had intended as a generous tip. That's what I usually tip my artist in Philly, and I wanted to extend the same respect here. But in hindsight, I over-tipped for a subpar experience. I mentioned maybe coming back next year--it's become a tradition to get tattoos for my niece's birthday--but after leaving, I knew I wouldn't return. Once I got a better look at my tattoo, I was even more disappointed: the handle isn't centered, one of the circles at the end is visibly larger than the other, and the shaft is noticeably crooked. My heart sank--it looked worse than I thought. I'll have it fixed or covered by my regular artist, but the whole situation is just a letdown. I'd seen Danny's work on Instagram and was genuinely impressed. It's baffling that something as simple as a line drawing could be so poorly executed by someone whose portfolio suggests far more technical skill.

I've gotten 3 tattoos from TP and they all look amazing! He is very friendly and does amazing work…read more I would definitely recommend going here!

Andy was recommended to me, by a friend of my wife. When I arrived, the staff was very friendly and…read morehelped me get set for my ear lopes to be pierced. The place was very clean and inviting. Andy explained all that needed to be done and prepared me for the process. You can tell Andy and the staff enjoyed what they do there and were easy to talk with. I would recommend this place to a friend.

Huge shout out to Kayla who was juggling multiple clients including myself, making sure she herself…read morewas fed (please take more than two bites next time!) and was super fast with my piercing! I got my septum done and I hat needles so 10/10 job to her for not only being swift - but also not waving the needling around my peripheral and leaving it in my blind spot LOL Super clean, super chill vibes, very well organized and I really prefer parlors with a kind of open concept like this one does! Definitely wanna get my next piercing and tattoo here! Thanks Obsidian, and thank you Kayla!!!

Hey y'all! Sharon here. Me and the girlfriend stopped by cuz she wanted a tattoo!!! I was like oooo…read moreweee mama I'll come with you I wanna see what this place is all about ! Now ladies lemme tell you about this experience... WONDERFUL ! FANTASTIC ! GREAT WORK BUDDY ! my girl got Cherries and they came out flippin fantastic .... oh my I must say. And it went FAsT ! What a good man. Ladies if you want a good tattoo in dirty ol hazleton you come to this place. He had a dog. He was a good boy. Thank you!

From the owner: original artwork tattoo's.full custom studio color and black and gray .. piercings , microdermal…read moreand full dermal implants

I am currently fighting cancer and am very immunocompromised. When a piercing I've had got…read moreinfected, my doctors told me I needed it taken out ASAP. I called Modern Ethos and told of my situation. They brought me in the same day, made sure everything was extra sterile for me, and got the piercing out. Very professional, and really care about their clients. Once it's safe for me to do so, I'll definitely be back to get repierced :) Thank you Modern Ethos!!

Very professional and clean. Also very patient and helpful!! Great experience! I love how they…read moreschedule a check up within 2 months of your piercing.