Lou and his team did a phenomenal job on our custom pieces, taking time to make sure every detail…read morewas to our liking and the placement was just perfect. Both Lou and John worked fast and were a pleasure to spend the afternoon with, and we found the shop clean and comfortable. We're already excited to come back again and build off of the great work we got started today, thanks guys we appreciate it!

I had heard the name Lou Jacque over and over again when I complimented others on their tattoos for…read morea few months before I finally made an appointment for myself. I have had a few different artists over the years, a couple I stayed with for numerous pieces. Lou is the one I'll be staying with now. He is an insanely talented artist as you can see from my photo (and the rest of his portfolio), with a really wonderfully easy-going personality to boot. His hand is not only skilled but very gentle. I went in slightly nervous after having already done a piece on my spine years ago which hurt like a mother F-er, and he proved I had nothing to worry about... 2.5 hours of sitting pretty with no issues at all. He went above and beyond in every way during my first visit. I could not be happier with how the tattoo came out or how the whole experience was overall! As for the shop itself, it's filled with amazing artwork and is impeccably clean. I made 2 more appointments for this summer already and you should too!

I had a great experience working with Ben on a tattoo that had a lot of personal significance. He…read moreunderstood my idea and elevated it with his artistry to really bring the concept to life. The tattoo itself came out even better than I'd hoped, and I look at it fondly every day. This is the place to come if you want superior work done by great artists in a comfortable environment. I happily recommend Crown of Thorns and will return myself if & when I decide on another tattoo.

I booked a tattoo with Chris hatch and he was extremely welcoming and very well prepared. He took…read moregreat care of me and checked in with me throughout the tattoo! He has amazing work to choose from if you are undecided!

Marc is excellent, he's been there for years. I'm going back to him as soon as I can for some ear…read morepiercings.

this place at all costs! I went in to ask if they could order me specific gems on white gold posts…read moreand they put them in for me. I already had two piercings with butterfly backs but no one mentioned there is a different kind of back now where you screw a microscopic post into a tiny hole. I had to take them out for an MRI and can't get them back in because I have paralysis in my thumbs and arthritis in my hands. I called to see if they could exchange them for the type I wanted because I can't use these and he got very defensive. He kept telling me he has a client with 4 fingers and only one hand so my disability shouldn't be a problem. If he can overcome his then surely I should overcome mine, he insisted. I felt like I was talking to a child. There was no apology for the miscommunication, no offer to try to reorder them or take them back or even issue some kind of credit. He just kept blaming me, saying I should have asked when I came in wearing butterflies and having no idea these others existed. The bottom line: They don't take an ounce of responsibility for anything and are incredibly rude to someone who spent hundreds of dollars on something she can't use. Telling me I am wrong about my disability and insisting I can pay them to teach me to do it was the icing on the cake. You don't tell a disabled person that their disability isn't real and they can do something they can't if they really wanted to. I would rather pierce my own ear with a rusty nail than set foot in this scam of a place again.

Kevin is an amazing artist and puts a lot of work into developing your tattoo idea/concept and…read moreturning it into an iconic (pun intended) tattoo. I first met Kevin at a local tattoo expo in Lewiston, ME and was amazed by his work. We were originally scheduled to complete the tattoo at this year's expo, but the pandemic caused the event to cancel, but he offered to do it at his shop if I was willing to drive down to avoid having to cancel. The shop is industrial and antique in decor. He offers a comfortable environment with the option of music and Netflix to help pass the time. We started about 3-4 weeks in advance with me providing a tattoo idea. He provided some feedback, asked for some influences and then put together a tattoo idea that I absolutely loved. He fused the artistry of Charlie Medina with a character from the Avengers. It took approximately 9.5 hours to complete and it was worth every mile traveled and every penny spent. I will definitely have another tattoo done by Kevin in the near future. **Disclaimer** Please do not ask me for his rate as the tattoo, color and complexity can influence the cost, so please contact Kevin direct for a price or quote.

Had a tattoo with Kevin yesterday! Great guy. Great place - extremely clean and great vibe…read more Highly recommend.

When I stopped by to inquire about a tattoʻ. The guy acted like I was bothering him. Than he was…read morerude. Guess he didn't want my business. He needs an attitude adjustment

I cannot believe I pass by this place every day (I live a mile down the road) and have never…read morechecked out their work. I asked for an artist who is good with working on dark skin (my best friend is African-American), because I wanted friendship tattoos. Alisa was who they said to see, and I'm so glad she was our artist! 25. 25 years she'd been on this earth and her wall is covered in awards for "best artist" from various events. It's too much talent for one person, dammit! Totally unfair. Anyway... I digress. She did both of our tattoos and I was blown away at her line work. Everyone I've shown is beyond impressed. She will be my artist from now on and I am taking my fiancé for a consultation as well!

I had a wonderful experience for my very first tattoo. I had a design in mind that I sent when I…read moremade my appointment. Unfortunately Frank was not able to recreate what I wanted as the photo was AI and not realistic for the size I wanted. He worked with me to created a beautiful delicate anklet that is just as beautiful as my original design. Thank you Frank for making my first experience a great one.

have been to megan several times now and she is a joy to work with. several of my kids have gone…read moreto her as well and my son sees Kryz regularly. shop is clean and professional - inclusive and welcoming!! am hugely impressed everytime we go!

if there were 100 stars , Id use that!…read more Lance and the crew at this no frills tattoo and piercing parlor are about as good as it gets. Fabulous artwork and style, and extremely great customer service. While I was getting my tattoo (In a tender spot so I stopped A LOT !) I watched Lance do a piercing and was professional and courteous. professional and polite . Rates are very reasonable too. A bit of a ride from our Boston area home but well worth the drive. Call and make your appointment ASAP if you are looking for a place to get a tattoo or piercing. I cant say enough!

Just got finished getting a tattoo from Jess and I can't begin to describe how amazing of an…read moreexperience it was. She and Lance make you feel comfortable and they are very professional. Jess makes great conversation and her artwork is amazing. It didn't hurt and I couldn't have asked for a better artist or shop. I chose them because of the amazing reviews in Facebook and you will not be disappointed if you go here!!

My first tattoo from Bob was in 2002 in R.I. and I will continue to travel to his new shop located…read morein C.T. Professional, clean, quality work - worth every penny!

I really can't say enough good things about Red Spider Tattoo or the owner/proprietor/artist, Bob…read moreLindell. Besides being a fantastic artist Bob goes out of his way to make sure his clients are comfortable and relaxed before the ink is even poured. Easily the lowest stress tattoo shop I've ever experienced. Getting tattooed by Bob you can expect excellent work and fantastic customer service. He's a professional on the highest level.

Stopped in for a couple of piercings and even though I had no appointment they were able to take…read moreme. It was great. Very professional and clean.

I got my tragus pierced there and because the piercer ( owners wife ) didn't screw it on tightly…read moreenough it ended up falling out. Now I can't get it repierced because it's all scar tissue and it was already a bitch to pierce is the first time. Won't be going back to say the least.

Made an appt to get piercings the price was great however they had an emergency (which is why it's…read more3 stars and not 1)however I never got a call that they had an emergency and would have to reschedule, I drove all the way there and had to call a different number to get ahold of the person . I planned on getting them done that day so I went else where and the price was cheaper I'm sure they're great but my experience wasn't what I expected .

If I'm being honest I wish I could give 0 stars. This place is so unprofessional Ash stole my…read moremoney, booked 2 people over my appointment, had me sitting outside the studio in the heat for over an hour, my appointment was at 9 and he cancelled my appointment around 10:30. he gave me the price of 250 for my tattoo then kept up charging me. The end total was 500 dollars and I didn't even get my tattoo. I gave him two days to refund my money and he blocked me on his instagram. He is weird and pressured me into getting the tattoo done I asked for a refund serval times and the last time he finally said he would refund my money. Then he blocked me