I came to alter ego requesting very specific tattoos. Not only did they give me exactly what I…read morewanted, they even exceeded my expectations. The staff is very friendly and have always made me feel super comfortable. The place also has super cool vibes, and I also love seeing the decor on the walls. 10/10 would recommend anyone to come here!

I have been dying to get my third tattoo, a chrysanthemum, for my grandmother, for like over a…read moreyear. I scheduled with Jess and she got to generating a beautiful pink and purple masterpiece. I am head over boots with the finished product! The process of getting a tattoo, to me, is annoying, but once it's done it's so worth it! Jess banged out a pretty big top shoulder piece for me (even with breaks) in under 3 hours. She is a great conversationalist and made me feel comfortable and chill the whole time I was there. The whole team at Alter Ego is really nice and great to hang out with. It's been a month now; and my tattoo has healed beautifully! I made another appointment to get more work done in September! I can't wait to let Jess work more on my half sleeve in process! Wash your hands, and wear your mask and go get a freaking awesome tattoo from Jess, Adam or AJ at Alter Ego!

My fiancé and I went to their Valentine's Day flash tattoo event and got there early to beat the…read morelines. Check in was easy and they are very upfront and honest about their pricing. The studio itself is so cool. They have winding stairs to their upstairs rooms and they have very comfortable couches you can wait on. Everything was very clean, even the bathroom was spotless. Getting the tattoo was super quick but the line work was very clean. They did an amazing job!

This is such a good piercing place in Pittsburgh! I haven't been to any others in Pittsburgh to be…read morefair, but I trust this place a lot. They're very skilled, knowledgeable, and clean (which is so important for a piercing place.) The guy who does piercings is so cool and really friendly. He's very helpful with advising you about pain levels, with telling you how to clean your piercing, and with helping you pick out your jewelry; he's also very patient as you're deciding where the piercing should go. He makes you feel really calm and less nervous when getting the actual piercing too, which I appreciate a lot. I've gotten pierced here on two separate days and have had great experiences with him both times. He also works really fast, so you're in and out with a new piercing pretty quickly. Piercing prices are honestly really reasonable for the quality and service you're getting. My friend's piercing fell out after she got it done here and she came back and they helped her put it back in safely. No complaints here! PSA they do 2 piercings for the price of 1 on Tuesdays, but the wait can get REALLY long since everyone and their mom shows up on that day for the deal. Would advise going earlier to secure your spot if you're going on Tuesday, otherwise you'll make the piercing guy stay hours past closing :( The waiting area inside is pretty limited (only a few couches) so if it's really crowded you might have to leave and come back. Also Sushi Kim 2 right next door is the perfect place for dinner if you're waiting for your piercing during dinner time. It's some of the best sushi and Korean food in the city. Highly recommend checking it out :)

Literally the best of the best tattoo places you'll ever been to. Tim and Peggy make the greatest…read morecreations I have ever seen in my life. Thanks for being awesome guys!!

Cleanest, most professional tattoo shop you will ever find. Tim and Pegi are wonderful people and…read moreexpert artists. I simply cannot recommend them highly enough. Tim has done every visible tattoo I have (he's had to cover up a few of my old poor choices) and I refuse to go anywhere else. A huge and varied selection of flash options and they both love/prefer to work with you to create the perfect original. Stop searching for the right shop/artist and call for an appointment!

Let me begin by saying if you want a tattoo THIS is the place to get it. The skill level,…read moreexperience and quality are second to nothing. I did my research and after consulting several artists Dooner here at Up in Arms was my final answer! Let me just say that being my first tattoo I was cautious in finding a good artist in a clean, comfortable location. I could go on and on but who likes to read a long review so let me just say, the staff and Dooner are professional and friendly and are there for YOU. The entire experience from scheduling to the preparation to the actual appointment including aftercare was seamless and simple. Yes you must get an appointment months in advance, but you can possibly get a walk in as well. I booked mine three months out but I also had a 5 hour piece of art. Dooner was exceptional and handled my anxiety like a champ. I felt comfortable the entire time other than the first tattoo jitters I'm sure most go through. The parlor was clean and comfortable with a great music selection playing. Conversation was easy and the entire experience, AWESOME! I highly recommend Dooner or his colleagues for your next art piece. You will be stoked as I've already had many people compliment me on mine. I am already considering a second piece, and I know where I'll be going

My tattoo! Woody brought my precious princess Nonie's snout to life even better than I could…read moreimagine. Welcoming, fun and clean shop.

I recently went to get another tattoo from Jessie he is absolutely amazing a true artist I love the…read moreones he did for me and he was able to fix some others that I was not happy with and now they look amazing!!!! if anyone is looking for the best tattoo artist Jessie is a must he is worth the wait ! the entire staff is friendly helpful and very very clean. I'm looking forward to going back for more.

Hours of operations are never followed and when I was there during hours of operation and they were…read moreclosed, John "Lord Caktis" Lesjak cam out and was very rude and dismissive and told me that he does not need clients he is already do someone. Poor customer service by weak artist. If this is how they treat returning customers, I hate to see how they treat new ones. Avoid at all costs.

I went to Nice Ink for my first ever tattoo and had a great experience. Scheduling was quick and…read moreeasy. I was able to get in within a month of my artist opening her books. Maura was amazing and made me feel so comfortable. I was very nervous and couldn't be happier with my artwork and overall experience.

I have had a few piercings done here and the service was amazing! They took their time to make sure…read moreI got exactly what I wanted and I had a super easy healing process each time. It's also super affordable. Great friendly staff too!

I've been coming here for the last year, and find theor shop to be incredibly comfortable and clean…read more- with a very friendly staff. It's nice that they have a parking lot you can utilize as well. I've been here in both the winter and summer and their furnace and AC work adequately, so it's comfortable throughout the tattooing process.

Sat with Villiv for 22 hours over 2 days while she worked on my bat! The shop was a little hard to…read morefind the first day but felt private and tucked away upstairs in its location. Everyone I came in contact with was down to earth and professional. I highly recommend this shop! It is full of some really amazing talent and humans.

I came here with my friend to be her support while she was getting her tattoo. Not that she really…read moreneeded me since she's had plenty of tattoos but I came because it was also in the neighborhood. I really have to say that this tattoo shop was a wonderful experience to have on a Saturday morning. Michelle the owner in tattooer was probably one of the most gracious and amazing people I have met. While I was not the one to get tattooed by her the conversation that we had as a group was just amazing. She is a beautiful soul. Her ability to be so open and understanding of similar life experiences while making it about the person and not just herself was fantastic. While I was the not the one who is getting tattooed she made me feel comfortable in the space that she provided. She even gave me a recommendation about a tattoo cover up that I've been thinking about for some years now. She made me feel assured and comfortable that what I wanted is a possibility and to not be afraid to go for it. Michelle is a warm and friendly individual that only allows positivity in her space. And she even takes time to talk to her clients outside of the tattoo space. I would suggest coming here for a positive inclusive tattoo experience. You will not be disappointed.

Gypsy is a great shop. They are appointment only so make sure to coordinate with your artist first…read more Warm vibes with great artists, highly recommend

This is a great shop with amazing artists, but I want to feel safe and included as a client in a…read moreshop and that's hard to feel when one of the artists is loudly playing straight up church music.

I cannot recommend this place enough. I've now gotten three tattoos from Devon here, and everyone…read morein the shop is so talented. I live far away, but this place is worth the drive!

This place is more than I hoped for. Clean shop, accommodating hours, exceptionally talented…read moreartists. Jon took 3 pages of my "notes" of my must haves & created a piece that was better than I imagined. His attention to detail is excellent. Price is fair & comparable. Also, for those that want to use a credit card, they accept them. Warning though; once you go one time, you're hooked, you'll be back for more!

From the owner: We are not your typical Tattoo Parlor. We hold ourselves to higher standard. We are dedicated not…read moreonly to ART, but also to safety and cleanliness. We focus on a creating an enjoyable experience for our clients. In a friendly atmosphere.