Nikki Smith Designs

Did an awful job on a navel piercing? Still waiting on a refund. Jewelry selection is awful and the…read moreknowledge of the piercer was even less. Update! My refund has been denied. DO NOT GO HERE!!

Came here on a Saturday evening to get my nose re-pierced. There are no appointments, you have to…read morewait outside until the front desk person lets you in (kudos to social distancing). The inside is clean and smells good lol. My piercer was Tearanie; she was super friendly and answered all of my questions & concerns. My nose hole has been closed for about ten years, so naturally I needed to be reminded of certain things. She also mentioned that if I want to change my nose ring she would do so complimentary. Overall my experience was great and my piercing healed very nicely.

Artist: David N. Nicely done.

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Wildlike

4.4(104 reviews)

3.1 mi

Annika was great. Love my new piercing. Easy process good selections of earrings. I would recommend…read moreWildlike.

I've wanted a third ear piercing for years, and for some reason, today was the day it finally felt…read moreright. A friend recommended this spot, and once I browsed their website and saw all the gorgeous jewelry options, we decided to go check it out in person. Merari was incredibly patient as I looked at (and then re-looked at) several styles. The piercing fee is typically $50, but since I mentioned it was a birthday gift to myself, they kindly waived it. Plus, I got 10% off as a first-time customer, WOOT! This gal loves a bargain, and let's be real, this is NOT a bargain kind of place (in the best way possible). I ended up choosing a dainty little diamond crawler-style piece that I absolutely love. Since they weren't busy, I only waited about 30 minutes for the ever-so-gentle Ivy to work her magic. The whole experience was smooth and super welcoming, I can totally see how these high-end piercing boutiques become addictive. Do I need a 4th one, maybe... My only wish? That more styles, especially the beautiful opals and zodiac pieces, came in white gold. Guess I'll just have to keep checking back...

Piercing inspiration/ styling

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Piercing inspiration/ styling

Shaman Modifications Body Piercing Studio

4.5(137 reviews)

2.0 mi•East Dallas

The staff were very friendly and helpful. I got two piercings recently after having nothing done…read moresince the early 90's. I wanted a clean and professional establishment to do my new work and I can wholeheartedly recommend them. Annie did my piercings and she was great!

I appreciated each kind individual that helped me the couple of times I stopped in. Their jewelry…read moreis very, very expensive, though, making it difficult to truly indulge in the full experience.

Fully curated ear by Annie adorned with BVLA

Helix by Annie using BVLA

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Helix and conch by Annie using BVLA

STUDS

4.4(59 reviews)

2.2 mi•Uptown

Always a good experience there. Blair is an excellent piercer and always professional.read more

Finding out STUDS now does nose piercings, I was super excited to book an appointment. I went in…read moreoriginally to get a flat back insertion tool and noticed the sign. The front staff was super helpful in all my questions. I knew in my gut I have to make these decisions as, "I'm ready - get it done, so I don't talk myself out of it." The next day, came back, got pierced. Was easier than I expected. Alexa did a great job of walking through the steps, but most importantly working together for the best location on my nostril & the piercing to go with it. Will be back for more piercings.

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Artistic Encounter

4.2(70 reviews)

1.0 mi•Deep Ellum

When I walked into the tattoo parlor, it looked clean, professional, and well put together. Based…read moreon the appearance alone, I felt confident I would receive good service. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience at all. The artist who worked on me seemed inexperienced, and the process didn't match what I was told. What should have taken around 30 minutes was discussed as taking several hours, which already felt off. In the end, I was charged $200 for a cover-up that I'm extremely unhappy with--especially since it's on my face. To make matters worse, the artist didn't follow through on what was promised. He said he would work on two tattoos but only did one, and even then, it wasn't what I asked for. I specifically wanted a design resembling stitches, but instead I was left with a large black feather on my head that I deeply regret. The environment also felt unprofessional. The staff came across as dismissive and made me feel judged for the tattoo ideas I wanted, which added to an already negative experience. Overall, I left feeling disappointed, frustrated, and unhappy with both the service and the final result. I would not recommend this shop. Are there any tattoo shops in the area willing to help fix a bad face tattoo once it heals? I'm worried it might scar, and I'm trying to figure out my options. If anyone has experience with cover-ups or thinks removal would be a better route, please let me know. I'd really appreciate any advice or recommendations--this is something I'm stressing about and want to fix the right way. I'm not trying to bash the entire shop, because there seemed to be some talented artists there. However, I do want to warn others about my experience with one specific artist. The artist I worked with--whose name may be Ivan or Isaac--came across as confident, but in my opinion did not demonstrate the level of knowledge or experience I expected. For example, when I asked about certain techniques like blood shading, he didn't seem to understand what I was referring to. That raised concerns for me about his training and experience. Again, this does not reflect everyone at the shop, but based on my experience, I would personally not recommend working with that particular artist.

Gabe rocked my tat and suggest anyone in the area should go there for their Tatoo's. Wonderful…read morepeople great service and clean establishment!

The worst experience

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LilyGrace Piercings

4.3(125 reviews)

22.8 mi

I went to lilygrace to get my 4 month olds ears pierced. I was a bit nervous in general for this…read moreprocess but knew I wanted them done while she was very young so she was less likely to mess with them during the healing process. I found lilygrace on yelp and read a lot of great reviews. So I decided to make an appointment online which was very easy. I was able to schedule for same day service. I opted for the piercing without the numbing cream as I read it doesn't really work as it just numbs the outside of the ear, and the inside is what gives the sharp feeling while getting pierced. The lady we got was named Cira (I think!) and she was EXCEPTIONAL! You could tell she's been doing this, with young babies, for a good amount of time. She was very precise in marking my babies ears and had me double check that I was happy with the placement. She explained that babies ears continue to grow down and out so the marks would be a little closer to the head. She explained everything step by step and was so very calming throughout the entire appointment. My baby did so good and I'm so happy with the result! They provided the ear cleaning solution and clear instructions for aftercare which was so appreciated! No need to go seek out cleaner for babies! The only thing I would say wasn't great was the prices of the earrings themselves. It was a bit of a shock when I saw the price tags but at the same time they are quality and look great! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!

This place is terrible. The management is extremely rude and do not run a good business.read more

LilyGrace closed during my appointment

Closed sign says till 11

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Cedar Springs Tattoo

4.0(115 reviews)

2.7 mi•Oak Lawn

I stopped in to get a nose piercing and a tattoo. I should've looked more into this shop…read morebeforehand. This is definitely my most regrettable tattoo experience. My piercer was great, very friendly and informative. I don't want to assume the tattoo artist's work is always like this, hence why I'm leaving out their name....but It's blown out and the whole process felt rushed...and not welcoming. I let it heal and trusted, but it didn't get better. There's clear grey bleeding out and the front desk denied seeing any. I tried contacting the owner in private before leaving a public review. When I stopped in the front desk demeanor switched immediately after my unease was brought up. They were dismissive to any and everything I said, saying "yeah, yall can talk about that. I don't know, you two can talk about that. I don't know when they'll be in." They took my number seemingly to just appease me, but I never received a call. Which isn't surprising. Can't speak for all the artists here, I've seen some great work! However, I absolutely would not recommend this shop based on how they handle criticism.

Cera gave me the best tattoo!! I gave him a picture of what I wanted and he more than delivered!read more

3.0 mi•Bishop Arts District, Oak Cliff

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Saints & Sinners Tattoo

4.5(75 reviews)

Amazing service. Quality work and chill vibes…read more They can do old school or new school styles. Ask for Jason! He's the best.

While I would love to gatekeep Joe's skills because I don't want to have to fight for availability,…read moreI think having more people walk around on this Earth with his art is more important. This is the second tattoo that Joe has done on my arm. His professionalism, patience and attention to detail made this experience worth every penny I spent. He was also very kind to offer me breaks in between the tattooing. While I declined them, I did appreciate that he was willing to take a pause for me. Once I save up some money again, I will return to see Joe! So what are you waiting for, I'm healing from my tattoo so now is the time to book a tattoo appointment before I need Joe again!!! Eat in Bishop Arts, have your little shopping spree but don't forget to see Joe!!!!!!!

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Taboo Tattoo

4.1(110 reviews)

0.5 mi•Deep Ellum

I will go no where else for my tattoos and highly recommend Taboo to all my friends and family. I…read morehave a full upper body tattoo that has been in the works for a dozen+ years. All my ink is custom designed by the best in town, Cody Biggs. Best shop in Deep Ellum! (and Dallas, if you ask me) Ask for Biggs and say Johnny sent ya.

My new addition had been steady running through my mental for over 18 months. Dropped my husband…read moreoff at vidorra Nextdoor (get the tequila flight!) while I snuck off next door to get my fix. First off, Taboo can rock the sh*t out of a traditional tat. The walls are covered in dope ideas if that's your vibe. Regrettably, I'm jailhouse tat kinda girl so none of that for me but would definitely recommend. Place is clean, staff is friendly enough. Walked in & out pleased with what I wanted in less than an hour. I'll be back.

This bad ass custom tattoo is by Cody Biggs.

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Heart in Hand

4.2(102 reviews)

3.4 mi•Lower Greenville

My gf and I decided to get a small cover up tattoo on her necks from a previously botched job from…read moreanother not so great shop in Addison. We stopped by Hold Fast on a whim after having brunch in the area and I'm so glad we did! Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly by the entire staff. The spots was cute, artsy and clean. We chose our tattoo, it was drawn up quickly and within about an hour we were done! My gf also got a septum piercing. Everyone was awesome and we'll definitely be back! Shout out to Sam got the great ink and Casey for the piercing!!

Random visit on a Monday afternoon. For the record we could not find many shops open on a Monday…read more This place is open 7 days a week . I'm doing only 4 stars bc the lady at the front desk quoted one price and once we were finished it was 40.00 more. Very nice tattoo artist I didn't get her name and she didn't talk much.

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