Got my rook, flat, forward helix, and both upper lobes pierced at Skin & Soul. I love their…read moreattention to detail and safety precautions. I had to separate out the piercings into two separate appointments a month apart to ease into them, but glad I did because the swelling might've been too intense. Highly recommend Skin & Soul for all your piercing needs!

Outstanding! Front…read moreof house staff were warm and accommodating, super knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. The space feels very professional, a lot of light, and feels very clean. Liam was sensational, but any worries at ease, and is beyond versed at their craft. Highly recommend for piercings! As for value, we thought it was going to be more expensive than an other studio we'd previously used, and we were happy and ready to pay the extra, but in the end it ended up being the same! Thank you Marz as well, and the other front of house staff member, who's name i didn't catch; you were beyond kind and helpful for our visit. We look forward to using you again in the future, and recommending you to any friends or family that want a positive piercing experience!

I've been coming to Slave to the Needle since around 2017 early 2018 and have had a lot of work…read moredone through the shop over the years -- enough to know the difference between a good experience and an exceptional one. During that time I've never actually written a review before, but my recent sessions with Tim Bradley (aka Mean Ole Tim) at the Wallingford location deserve one. Tim has been an absolute standout. He's not just a skilled tattooer -- he's an artist and professional in the truest sense. His ability to translate an idea into something that feels both deeply personal and beautifully cohesive is unreal. He recently completed a full torso panel of my German shepherd, Stryder, in an Irezumi-inspired style, as well as two custom hand pieces -- and every step of the process was collaborative, thoughtful, and executed with precision. What I appreciate most is Tim's mix of humility, humor, and quiet confidence. He listens, gives honest feedback, and works with a level of care that shows in every line and aspect of the piece. The end result isn't just cool ink -- it's art that carries weight, intention, and soul. After nearly a decade with STTN, I can say this has been one of my best experiences yet. If you're looking for someone who genuinely gives a damn about both the craft and the client, Tim's your guy.

Camy did a superb job on my water dragon. I would like to be more confident in competitive swimming…read moreand felt the desire to be like a water dragon and asked the tattoo place to come up with a tattoo on my arm. Camy volunteered and she did it vibrantly with her works of blues and fine lines. This is my first tattoo and I couldn't be more pleased with it. Thank you Camy. I love it!

Brittney is great! Friendly, professional, knowledgeable in her craft. I have one tattoo and one…read morepiercing and had a great experience both times. Go visit her at Skin & Soul!

I just needed a simple piercing, just an additional hole with a simple earring and I wasn't sure…read morewhat kind of service I would receive at a place I've never been before. It was so amazing and I was so impressed. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted in a very nice way, my needs were heard and respected, and, oh my, what a selection of different jewelry they have to pick from, very impressive! Adam did my ear piercing and listened to where I wanted the new piercing and Adam double checked before we proceeded with the piercing. But what most impressed me was how he prioritized Sanitation. I think he must have changed his gloves four times after he touched every item needed for the process. He explained aftercare very well. Checkout was wonderful too, they made sure that I knew how to contact them at any time if I had any other questions or concerns after the fact. Oh, and they made sure I knew what the end cost would be even before the actual piercing so there are no surprises at checkout.

I am beyond furious with the way Pierced Hearts handled my sister's navel piercing. From the start,…read morethis experience has been a disaster due to sheer negligence and a complete lack of accountability. My sister clearly explained to the piercer, Jaime, that she has a very flat belly button and specifically asked if the standard navel jewelry would be appropriate. He confidently said yes -- and we trusted his professional judgment. That trust was completely misplaced. As time passed, the jewelry began to embed itself into her skin, which should never have happened with the right jewelry in the first place. We returned to the shop, and Adam helped change it to a floating navel piercing -- the type she should have received from day one. He apologized and even took a photo of the damage because it was obvious something had gone terribly wrong. But the damage had already been done. Within a week, she developed a severe infection -- one that urgent care later confirmed was likely due to the original jewelry creating a gaping wound that never healed properly. Despite following aftercare instructions to the letter, she ended up on two antibiotics and hydrocodone just to manage the pain. Yet when we returned to the shop a third time to request a refund and share what she was going through, the staff were incredibly dismissive and refused to take any responsibility. They immediately shifted blame, accusing her of neglecting aftercare, even though we were meticulous. No effort was made to offer a solution, express genuine concern, or show even the slightest empathy. Just said "well, do you want to get it pierced again?!" ... no! Her belly button area now is completely bruised and mangled because of this place. We will never be coming back here again. To make matters worse, the owner was outright disrespectful and condescending over the phone. When we told him that medical professionals advised removing the piercing and draining the infection, her arrogant response was, "Why would they do that?!" as if she knew better than actual doctors. That tone alone spoke volumes about how little they care once they have your money. We asked for a refund because of all the trouble we've been through after the negligence of the first piercer, now having to pay for urgent care visits and medication. I chose this shop based on their glowing reviews, but let me be clear: if you're considering any body piercing here, don't. They might be decent with ear piercings or tattoos -- but when it comes to body piercings, especially anything more complex, they are careless, unprofessional, and utterly unwilling to take accountability when something goes wrong. My sister went in for a simple piercing and walked away in physical pain and emotional distress, and not once did they offer real help, only excuses. This shop failed her. Completely.

I had gotten a permanent bracelet from another place and wanted to get a second. This place had…read morepositive reviews, so I reached out to the number to see about availability. The person who was checking the texts was responsive, and I eventually made an appointment. The day of my appointment, I waited to be let into the shop (since it's by appointment only) and while it was nice to have a private experience, it was a little strange to just be sitting in an office building waiting to be seen/let in. Once inside, I was able to select a bracelet I liked and was happy with how it looked, and the person who helped me was great. I was pleased with the experience and interaction, and super happy with the way the bracelet looked...but it wasn't permanent or even close. It didn't even last six months and it cost more than the first bracelet I had (which, by the way, I have now had on my wrist for 2.5 years). I reached out to the studio to ask about getting it re-attached and no one ever responded. I have since gotten another bracelet elsewhere but was thinking about my experience from years ago here and was so disappointed by their poor workmanship and customer service that I felt I needed to share.

A friend recommended to me, a new charm bar spot that is perfect for an activity with friends so I…read moredecided to book an appointment for one of my friend's birthday. The website reservation system was a bit tricky to navigate but they were super responsive on instagram when I messaged them to make a group reservation. The building is located by crossroads and their space is on the second floor. The charm bar is across the hall from the permanent jewelry lounge. It's a small but comfortable and cozy space for a small group but I can imagine it being more chaotic with larger/multiple groups at once. It's $75+ tax for a bracelet with up to 7 charms or necklace with 5 charms. You can mix and match with most charms and any additional ones are an additional add on price. Me and my friends were super indecisive so we took a long time to pick out our charms. The girls were so sweet and patient with us. We ended up wandering over to the permanent jewelry side across the hall. Overall, we had such a good time making bracelets and although it is a bit of a pricey activity, it was definitely time well spent. I'd be interested in coming back to get a permanent jewelry piece. Highly recommend!

I went in for a nostril piercing with Shay and she was amazing! Ash helped me pick out the jewelry…read moreI wanted and was very patient with me. I highly recommend them. What I did learn that might help others is that you will need to buy jewelry from them, you can't bring your own. They have quite the variety though so should be able to find something. I was very happy and tipped accordingly however later realised I tipped for the overall cost - piercing plus jewelry and not just the service. It would be great if that's specified because I was so excited and happy after my piercing that I didn't realize or ask about this while I was there!

Such a great place!! The staff was very kind and attentive, and they have a large selection of…read morejewelry to choose from.

I saw LJ for a nose piercing and some jewelry. He's a pro and did a great job. Fern helped me find…read morea perfect ring. They were both very nice, helpful and kind.

Miss Bella was fabulous from our first email. Responsive, cool, and super talented, she was quite…read moreserious about getting my feedback and talking through our plan before we ever got started. I love the atmosphere in the studio, very open, clean, and again, private rooms that give you the opportunity to spread out and be comfy. Did I mention the reception desk? The young dude up front was so good, thoughtful, helpful. I will definitely come back to Bella in the future.

Love supporting a local queer, korean-american owned business!…read more Will preface by saying I did not get pierced here, only bought something. Polite and vigilant staff. A lady named Sharie was very helpful and nice. They have a great selection of jewelry and cool stuff. Tons of backpacks on the wall, with lots of t shirts, stickers, incense, and meditation pillows, one of which I bought. I love it so much! It was a good price of 39.99 and it's what my butt's been missing! Great shopping experience and

Jewelry was disorganized and store was not in the greatest condition compared to the last few times…read moreI was here. The only things I enjoy now is the jewelry I purchased, as well as the piercer Rue who pierced my flat and conch, and the employees. Kay was great when I went in the last time, I don't know where Sam went as I haven't seem them in awhile but they were there the most frequently when I went in previously and was also amazing, hopefully when I return Sam will be back.