Overall a 10/10! Girl at the counter was super kind and helpful, and my piercer Zach was a pretty…read morefunny guy and the piercing itself was fast and barely hurt. The directions on aftercare were very clear, which I truly appreciate. The place was very clean and well decorated!

I got pierced by Shelby and it was a great experience. I was super nervous about the piercing I was…read moregetting and she helped make me feel more comfortable and was very thorough with aftercare instructions. Very patient and friendly. The studio was very clean and organized. I called this studio multiple times before coming in and they always answered any questions I had and were very helpful. I would recommend this place to anyone. You pay for quality and care which is exactly what I got when I came here.

Bruner is an exceptional piercer! I've had three piercings here so far (a pair and a septum), all…read morewith minimal discomfort. While nipple piercings take time to heal, they'll look amazing thanks to Bruner's impeccable technique. My septum piercing has been healing beautifully, and I can't wait to return for more jewelry and future piercings!

Took our three daughters here having no experience with piercings. Zach was patient, informative…read moreand professional. We've already taken one of the girls back for a second one. Highly recommend!

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.

Get inked! This is a…read moregreat place for a tattoo. The shop is clean and the staff are courteous. My husband and I both have work that was done there and we always get compliments no the work. I am not sure what type of in that they use but our tattoos still look sharp in color! Kevin, the shop owner, is very creative. If you have and idea he can help expand upon that and give you a great tattoo! I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get inked!

Reposting from Google because I don't think my other review is warning enough people about the…read morepiercer's incompetence here: Went in for a double helix piercing on the recommendation of a coworker who'd had nipples done and loved her experience. Wish I could say the same for mine. I didn't realize until I went home and was shopping for replacement jewelry how much was wrong with my new piercings. First issue: he pierced my helix at 20G (no discussion prior, and they "don't stock jewelry" so I had no choice in the matter) and EVERYTHING you will find online says it should be 16 - 18 at minimum - to prevent tearing/cheese cutter/rejection in such a sensitive area. Secondly, he applied butterfly backs to close them!! They're a huge infection risk and don't allow enough room for post-piercing swelling. By day 3 I was in agony, the backing was fully pushing against my skin and it was ANGRY. I went to another piercer to have the jewelry swapped out for what it should have been in the first place - 18G titanium threadless. Thirdly, he recommends soap and water with q-tips to clean, when the standard recommendation is sterile saline. Antibacterial soap is too harsh on freshly pierced skin and apparently leads to more irritation. The other piercer told me Tom used to have a great reputation in the area, but that lately they've been getting more and more people coming to get his mistakes fixed at their shop. I would firmly NOT recommend getting pierced here. Now that the swelling has gone down, it's easy to see how HORRIBLY PLACED these piercings are - they're pointing fully under the curve of the ear! I don't even know if I'll be able to put hoops in these without them hitting the ridge instead. If only there were a license for piercers - Tom should lose his if there was! Added on months later: Since the healing process is several months along now and there isn't any more swelling on my ear, it's very easy to see just how badly pierced this helix was. One piercing completely rejected. The one I'm left with faces at a downward angle, and is completely hidden by the curve of the cartilage when viewed from a normal profile angle. It's unusable, and has to be taken out. I was never contacted by the shop OR the piercer following this review to offer to repierce or refund or ANYTHING: they clearly just don't give a shit about the quality of work they put out there in the world. What a waste of my time and pain and attention in keeping it cared for.

So here we are from okc and looking to get some random tattoos and we find Steve and his shop and…read moreman the vibe is as good as the ink he throws and that's what makes a true experience! Much love for this guy and his crew!

We always wanted wedding band tattoos. Steve did an amazing job. Exactly what we wanted.read more

Round 2 with Shawn. Such an accommodating dude! This time, I took my gf and was hyping up his…read moreexpertise and patience. He made her feel comfortable and she already has a few but made a point to tell him he is "the best" The shop was currently operating a fundraiser for UPMC but despite the chaos, Shawn fit us in with ease. Both tattoos took him less than two hours. Precision. Patience. Total calming experience. This shop is a gem and it contains a priceless experience with Shawn! ..who knows? Maybe round 3?

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!

You decide you need a nose piercing one day...where do you go? To Artistic Dermagtaphics, of…read morecourse! Upon entering, I noticed just how clean this place is and the smiling person sitting at the desk welcoming us. There is an amazing variety of tattoo graphics lining the walls which made me start thinking about my next piece of wearable art. We were escorted to the piercing stand where Lisa came out to show the jewelry and prices. They have a nice selection of studs and other type of jewelry for piercing. Lisa also answered all of my questions and really helped to ease my fear. I felt very comfortable and decided to just do it. Sanitary protocols were adhered to and after a quick little pinch and a watery eye, it was done. It was so easy and I now have a nose piercing! I recommend this spot to anyone looking for tattoos or piercings. Service is friendly, fast and clean. I can't wait to come back for more.

My fiance & I got tattoos here. The place is clean & Roxana at the front desk is great. They listen…read moreto what you want & help fine tune your ideas. Fantastic designs & the end result is awesome. If you want a high quality place to get a tattoo, this is the place to go! When I let them know I needed a touch up because the colors faded too fast, there weren't any issues getting it taken care of. They said they want to make sure I am happy with what I got. Roxana has numerous plants around the shop that look well taken care of & nurtured.

I've been following this place on Instagram for weeks, and I finally made it in for a piercing…read more First off, the outside entrance is super cute and the aesthetic is just lovely. When you step inside, you'll see their jewelry case with all genuine metal, hypoallergenic pieces that you can leave in forever. They have a range of options, including gold, diamond, and cubic zirconia. A friendly lady at the front will guide you through all the jewelry options. I chose this place because of its cute, dainty jewelry, which is perfect if you like smaller pieces. The process is straightforward: you pay separately for the piercing and the jewelry. The piercing itself is $60, and you'll need to buy the stud or back piece, which costs an additional $18. The jewelry ranges from $85 and up. My final cost was around $300 for a genuine gold piece with a real diamond. The studio was clean, and the piercer was incredibly knowledgeable, laid-back, and easy to talk to. I'm already planning my next visit and looking forward to getting another piercing. We even mapped out my ear for future piercings!

Got a conch piercing done here a few months ago. Nick is fantastic! He really focused on making…read moresure the placement was right, and even changed it a few times to make it look right. They give clear instructions on piercing care and do a great job helping you pick out jewelry (holding up the gem to your ear so you can see exactly what it will look like before you decide). The scheduling process is super easy as well! I'll definitely be back for my next piercing!

Came in here on a random Thursday to get my nose pierced. I was pretty nervous and they were very…read morepatient and knew exactly what they were doing. I won't lie - it hurt - but it was quick and the healing process has been great so far. I love the inside of this studio. You can clearly see that everyone that works there has a passion for their art. I would definitely consider this place when getting my next tattoo.

I really wasn't sure what to expect from this place since I'm brand new to Youngstown. Admittedly,…read moreI was worried at first since I passed a few streets that looked like the one I live on just blocks away. However, once I pulled up, I saw that the area is actually super cute and almost hipster-ish (but not in a douchey way!!) Once inside, I was immediately greeted by a friendly girl and shortly after another friendly girl as well. Since there were a few people ahead of me to get piercings, I chatted with them until it was my turn to get pierced. The gal (holy shitballs I sound like an old man for calling her that) who did the piercing was super nice and very friendly and didn't make me feel stupid. (She ALSO wiped away my tears as she pierced my nose!) All in all, this entire experience was excellent. everybody in the shop seems to have found the perfect harmony of friendly and professional, and I give them all mad props for that, and I will DEFINITELY be back, hopefully sooner rather than later.

If I could give 100 stars I would! I've been wanting to get my nose pierced for the longest time. I…read morehad an appointment booked with Hot Rod Piercing a few months ago and ended up cancelling because work was crazy/holidays were coming up, etc. Anyway - one of my favorite humans said she was getting hers pierced last weekend so I tagged along to get mine done too (unnamed tattoo shop). I was soooo excited. The piercer there had a difficult time getting the needle through my nose, and the L shaped ring too (ouch). But! It was done. My nose was pierced. And I loved it! My nose started to swell real bad and it was sinking way down into my nose by the 2nd day. Day 3 it was even more swollen and I had to "prop" the ring up with a tissue to keep the stud out of the hole. Without the tissue it just sank further into my new piercing. Day 4 I woke up and had a panic attack. The ring completely disappeared inside of my nostril. I tried to pull it out myself because I was sick to my stomach and just over it. It wouldn't come out! I legit considered going to the ER to have to removed. I was positive there was no way to get that ring out. Naturally I start Googling. Different sites and forums said to go back to the piercer so they can fix it and change the jewelry if needed. No way I was going back to that tattoo shop. At this point, the entire right side of my face hurt so bad. I thought for sure I had an infection. I Googled Hot Rod's hours.. they opened at 12pm. It was only 10am. I called them as soon as they opened and was told I could just walk in and they'd squeeze me in between appointments. I picked my new ring and Tanner took me back a few minutes later. Tanner was AMAZING. He was so patient with me and explained everything before he did it. I laid back on the table and apologized in advance for crying because I knew getting out the ring I had was going to be super painful. I felt a little pressure and he had it out within seconds (& no tears! Lol). Let me tell you.. as soon as he was done, ALL of the pain and pressure I felt on the right side of my face was gone. My nose feels a million times better and the jewelry fits my swollen nose!! Turns out the wrong jewelry/size ring was used to pierce my nose. And it was bent. I knew the piercer at the unnamed tattoo shop had a difficult time getting it in, but had no idea she bent it. Long story short, I will never go anywhere but Hot Rod for any future piercings & jewelry purchases. Their jewelry selection is pretty awesome too! I will always recommend them to everyone. Tanner, if you see this.. thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. You are the best and I appreciate you so much!

I recently stopped here to change my two nose studs into hoops and I was charged $74 and before I…read morewas even seen the young woman at the front after telling her I got my nose piercings done three months ago. She asked if I had magical healing powers or it wouldn't be healed zero out of 10 experience very high price for a jewelry change . Also, what if I have magical healing powers?‍