I went in to Squid Ink recommended by a good friend of mine. I've always been so iffy about going…read moreinto salons inside the mall; whether it's for nails, hair, massages.. you name it ! But since this was a recommendation from a trustworthy friend, I went ahead . My friend made an appt at 3:30pm 11/27 with Joey to get our piercing done , we came in and was greeted by the receptionist; she was nice and asked for the usual ID and sign some consent form. . I initially wanted the snake eyes piercing at the tip of my tongue, but Joey straight up told me that he doesn't do that here, due to lots of complications in the future with peoples teeth, gums etc. He also said even though there were customers that had told him to just pierce it because it's what THEY want; it doesn't make him feel good knowing What can/May happen... which I totally respect. I came in there not wanting to know the downside of getting that piercing but Joey had told me all that I needed to know, and the last thing I want down the line as I age is getting a chip tooth while talking or whatever (my worse nitemare!). Anyways, I ended up getting my tongue re-open/pierced since it had been closed for 5+ years , a change in my tragus earring which was super long; and my cartilage earring change . He was able to make the earrings fit PERFECTLY so it's not poking/sticking out . I love the fact that he can customized the piercing (earrings) to your liking, and will also give opinion. You can tell that he truly cares for his customer and just the way his personality is is just awesome ! All the instruments are sterilize and the room was super clean ! I will definitely be going here for all my future piercing ! Highly recommended !

Figuring out what you want as a tattoo is just as important as finding a good tattoo shop and…read moreartist. Luckily my hairstylist husband recommended her husband Mike to start my horror sleeve. And after he did my Chucky & Tiff tattoo I was hooked! He just finished my Michael Myers and I continue to get compliments on them both! I have already rebooked my next tattoo with him for April! You will not be disappointed with Squid Ink! Book with Mike! Insta: @mikeirish85

I went for my first tattoo recently. My son passed away and I wanted to honor him by replicating a…read moretattoo he had on his arm. I requested an appointment by email and I sent over a photo of the tattoo I wanted. The next day I went to the shop and I met with Isaac. The photo I had sent was not the best quality but he worked his magic and it came out perfectly! Plus it did not hurt at all. I think the music playing helped to relax me. Thank you Isaac for your beautiful work.

Relaxed studio. Super nice and welcoming people! I had Angel as my artist and he was very good! He…read morewas so patient with my requests and really created what I wanted perfectly from my ideas. Angel really took his time making sure everything was perfect! Will be back for a cover up sometime soon and would highly recommend if you're looking for a studio with super talented artists!

Went to Bayside for the first time for a tattoo a month ago. Henry was great, did an awesome job…read moreon my tattoo and was very friendly and professional. I highly recommend Bayside !!! Thank you Henry !

I was out in MA for business for a few weeks and happened to know of Joe Bastek through other…read morefriends and the community. I was super stoked to see that he was tattooing locally right where I was working. I sent Joe and message on IG and told him I was interested in getting my leg sleeve filled in with lots of color and small tattoos. He was super kind, responded and told me to swing by the shop for a consult and some photos of the leg that evening. I was stoked to have him take a second out of his day to meet with me. Consult went great and he was cool as heck which was awesome. My schedule is super hectic and I travel a lot and I'm not a resident so I was worried he would be upset - total opposite. Dude pulled out a planner and started throwing all sorts of times and days out there "Wednesday at 640pm? Saturday at 10am? What works?" I laughed because that's how my schedule literally works we ended up getting a few sessions in and knocked out the rest of my leg! Joe was super hospitable to the MA area, recommend food places and things to see before I split! Thanks Joe for being so cool and kind! I'll be back to get work done!

Forrest runs a real professional operation at Cobra Custom…read more Emily and the staff were super nice in consulting with me about my tattoo idea and Cousin Stevie did an amazing job on the artwork. Highly recommend Cobra Custom Tattoo, best shop in the South Shore!

After posting this review, Cobra left me a message that said only that I could contact Matt…read morepersonally if I wanted something to be done about my tattoo and there was nothing they would do to help. The last thing I would want is for the same person who messed up my skin so badly to have another chance to make it even worse! After seeing several other reviews about horrible tattoo work done at Cobra Customs by Matt, and how Cobra Customs has given each of these other customers the run around about making it right, ultimately doing absolutely nothing about it and leaving each of us with awful tattoos that are nothing like we asked for, it's clear that Cobra Customs does not stand behind the work of the artists they hire or the work that is done on their premises. If you choose Cobra Customs, vet your individual artist thoroughly before starting. It should have been my first red flag that when I went in for a consultation I was given no option of which artist to work with, was simply told Matt would be the one who would do the work. Based on previous work I had done there in the early 2000's by great artists, I wrongly assumed all artists at Cobra would do quality work.

Lacie is an unbelievable artist and great tattooer with all of the technical skills to tattoo any…read morestyle.

I have been to many tattoo studios and dealt with many artists, and this was by far the best…read moreexperience I have had. The shop was clean, the work was spectacular, the artist was personable and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

I can't recommend Superficial ModSpa enough. Katie has been absolutely amazing to work with for my…read morepiercings. And everyone on staff is welcoming and friendly. Don't hesitate to book an appointment.

Today, I visited Superficial Modspa in Weymouth to have my left nostril pierced with a stylish…read morestud. I shared with Joey that I was looking for something eye-catching yet subtle, and he took the time to walk me through all the available styles and colors to help me find the perfect fit. What stood out most was his attention to detail--he carefully ensured that the new piercing would align beautifully with the one I already have on my right side. Joey made the entire process feel easy and comfortable from start to finish. I was genuinely surprised by how painless it was--it truly felt more like a spa visit than a piercing appointment. What I really appreciated is how Joey considers each client's features to make sure every piercing complements them. He made me feel confident and beautiful, and I absolutely love how the final result turned out. I highly recommend Joey and the team at Superficial Modspa to anyone considering a piercing. Their welcoming, friendly atmosphere is refreshing and rare. Thank you so much, Joey--I'm already looking forward to my next visit !

My two friends and I were visiting Boston for the weekend and decided we wanted a spur of the…read moremoment tattoo, we looked up shops and Tiger Shark had the best reviews so we took a chance and walked in. Andy took us in right away and was amazing! I forget the other artists name that was there but she gave us a lot of recommendations on things to do around the area and restaurants that are a must since we are super foodies. Our experience at Tiger Shark was wonderful! Andy was so friendly and our tattoos look great! The restaurant recommendations were amazing as well and made our trip one to remember!

Montana did my second tattoo at Tiger Shark and I couldn't be any happier. I was so relaxed during…read morethe entire experience. It held special meaning for me and came out perfectly. I'm getting ready for my next.

Do you ever see terrific art peeking out from someone's sleeve or skirt, and have to physically…read morestop yourself from reaching out to take a closer look? ... Don't do that. It's weird. People are constantly doing it to me now. This past July I got my first in a set of two framed thigh pieces from Rosco. I've had this design in mind for over four years, drew up an original myself and had major anxiety ahead of time because I'm a crazy perfectionist. Rosco took what I had drawn and made it even better. He gave me terrific advice on colors and shading techniques to make the piece really pop. He couldn't have been more patient while I psychotically asked him to reposition the stencil four times. The end result is just whoa. It healed perfectly, the intricate frame looks incredibly beautiful, the anchor and banner are vibrant. Overall it's exactly what I wanted. Any time my tattoo is showing, the compliments are nonstop. The staff here have personalities to match the terrific work they do. The owner, Roger, is kind of like a pit bull - a little intimidating looking but actually a sweetheart. No doubt, they're the best in the area and the best priced too. I can't wait to come back and complete the pair!

Wanting to get a nose piercing, I chose this place. Doc was AWESOME!! very professional but fun…read more he did a great job! I had had it done years ago at another place and it hurt like hell but Doc was fast with minimal pain and very hygienic throughout. I HIGHLY recommend.