Toast did excellent work on a tattooo on my arm. Perfect work, awesome personality, would absolutely recommend him to anyone. Shop is immaculate, other staff is very friendly and helpful. The whole team cares about how they treat people and giving clients the best experience ever. read more

Tattoo Addict- I love Screaming Needle and the staff! 'Toast' is the artist I see consistently & love his work! Highly recommended a visit, talk about what you want and they will make it happen. Very clean & a busy shop. Check it out- ((See Toast)) read more

Nothing as irritating as tipping well for piercings and then getting snide comments from the piercer when I have issues and call for help. I have 12 piercings. I know what I'm doing. 3 out of 3 piercings that I got here fell out bc the jewelry they gave me was either not good quality or not put in correctly. And when I call to ask them to replace a singular stud, they just tell me "things aren't free, sorry!" so I guess the first time I just paid for my ear to bleed. Cool. I should have known that cheap piercings mean cheap work and a cheap experience. Next time I'll pay more for a quality job and quality service. read more

I had the pleasure of getting tattooed by an awesome guy named Toast. I had a picture in my head of what I wanted and I was not let down. I will go back to him for future tattoos. He was excited for something new to him and I was excited to be a first. read more

Screaming Needle Tattooing - Tattoo Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I've been getting ink from Skot for 20 years . Getting more ink from him now here at Screaming Needle - highly recommend

Not worth going here even for the cheap prices. I got 5 piercings here, 3/5 of them rejected due to incorrect advice and they pierced my bridge despite me not having the anatomy for it (they didn't inform me on that, I had to see a better piercer that informed me). Their jewelry is also horrible quality, the 2 piercings I managed to keep in stayed irritated even with proper care and I had to get surgical grade jewelry put in by another piercer to get them healed. Screaming Needle's jewelry is NOT surgical/implant grade. And on top of everything else, one of the piercers put his crotch all up on my knee and there was no way that was necessary since there was plenty of space. Please do your research and find better piercers if you intend on healing your piercings, even if there are higher costs involved it's worth it to get better service, correct healing advice, and good jewelry. read more

I'm absolutely obsessed with my Piercings and tattoos very particular and so harsh when it comes to cleanliness an the atmosphere. After a few min chat at the counter with Andrew (the man who did my piercing) I was totally relax and welcomed in the shop like fam an I love that vibe. My piercing was below the belt and Andrew was so very professional down to earth chill vibe, never said anything out of line but made me feel as if he helped added to my beauty. It's all about service an attitude Andrew definitely nailed it. no pun intended read more

Screaming Needle Tattooing - Tattoo Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I'm here once every few months for their 2 for $30 piercings on Tuesdays. I've only ever had an issue once and it was just because the ball on my labret was cross threaded so it was impossible to keep in without it catching my lip and eventually falling out. Overall I love the atmosphere and the piercing artist here is amazing! 9/10 would recommend :) read more

Screaming Needle Tattooing - Tattoo Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I've been there twice already for tattoo projects, I did both with Shane in Allendale, and I love them! He is a talented artist who definitely knows how to do his job fast and very well. I also like the atmosphere there, chill and at the same time really professional. I definitely didn't get worried about infections or the work getting poorly done. I highly recommend it! read more

Screaming Needle Tattooing - My new tattoo, I absolutely adore it! @Shane - Tattoo Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! I dealt with 3 diff artists. #1 didn't ask what I wanted, and had me sit for 1 1/2 hrs b4 showing me his drawing. He didn't get the work. #2 couldn't see the details, and couldn't copy sample art. His work looked like it was done by a 3rd grader and a box of crayons. #3, after 4 months of conversations about how to make the mess right, refused to draw what I asked for. I was passive aggressively 'guided' into what he wanted to do. The product, bc I micromanaged every aspect, turned out pretty good. If you want a tattoo that you have some say about, and want excellent service... GO ANYWHERE ELSE. read more

PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE going here to get something pierced!! Okay, so the place seemed nice but they are not good at what they do. I got my helix pierced and it went pretty well except for the person who did it was not the nicest, but I was just happy to get the piercing. A few weeks after, I'm cleaning it twice a day but it was developing a bump and getting irritated. I got a better cleaning solution from a better place and got the irritation to go away. Just yesterday went somewhere else, a better piercing place to get my helix resized and looked at. The person was very kind and had been piercing for 12 years. They told me that the helix was not pierced correctly and they did a bad job, and that it might be best to just keep the earring out and let it heal. I was very disappointed. They gave me good advice at there, and I will be returning there, and not to Screaming Needle. I recommend to not get piercings here. read more

Called to ask if I had to make an appointment to get my septum done and was told there was no need since there was no wait. Showed up shortly afterwards and sure enough I got in right away. Kevin was awesome, efficient and made it go as painless as possible. I would recommend this place. read more

Screaming Needle Tattooing - Septum piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I've been going to Chris for about 7 years now and always happy with the outcome! He's been friendly and great to work with! Also nails any ideas I come in with! I've recommended him to anyone who ask about my tattoos, which is very often! read more

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I had an awesome tattoo coverup done by Shane back in December. Sorry been meaning to write this review for awhile, but here it is. Shane did an amazing job from taking a photo I brought with me to transforming it into what he reproduced. It was well worth the pain I inflicted on that poor chair & now that that itching is over-I want to say thank you so much for taking the time to create a beautiful blue butterfly. Everyone that sees it - is blown away at the detail & 3D effect. read more

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Very displeased. Sent photo ideas, went into the shop, made appt., gave a deposit. Injured my back that day. Called to reschedule appt, (open ended) after having xrays, MRIs, etc. Asked for an email or callback to see how the art was coming along. Never got one. So, now I can walk, sit and drive a month later, and nothing! Nothing! And I lost my deposit. It was only $20, but I'm a recently retire educator who wanted to have a little fun. Thanks...for nothing. Seriously POd Senior read more

No aftercare was given for my nose piercing. Three of us went together to get our ears pierced also and ALL of ours got infected afterwards. Felt very rushed through by staff read more

I just got my navel pierced yesterday (4/5/21) and prior to this I went to a different piercing place they suggested I don't do it because the way of my anatomy is, well I decided I wanted it done anyway, the lady pierced it completely wrong and I've done my research after the fact and now I know it won't heal properly. read more

Screaming Needle Tattooing - Botch piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Grand Rapids, Michigan

I had Shane! He was absolutely amazing. Such a kind soul, and had the lightest touch. Would 100% recommend him if you are wanting a tattoo.

Over the last couple years, I have gotten 2 helix piercings and my seconds done by Andrew (the most recent being 1 helix that was done earlier today). He was nice, efficient, and made sure I left with no questions. All of my piercings by him look amazing and I've never had any troubles with them. Highly recommend! read more

Do not go here. I was trying to get some information for my 16 year old niece whose mother passed away this year. I asked if there was anyway I would be able to help her get the piercing she wanted with her father's permission. Zander the manager said she needed to get over it and he couldn't help us. He said his mom died it when he was 16 and he's fine. I understand the rules if there are rules, but what a horrible way to talk to somebody who just lost their sister and mother. Horrible people. read more

Shane is amazing, never been disappointed when leaving there. Would for sure send friends there.

This is the worst place I have ever been to. The guy who did my tattoo refused to shave my arm first, wouldn't tell me where he got his inks from. I should have ran out of there but I already paid for the whole thing. So I ended up staying. The guy smelled like dirty hamster bedding or something equally as nasty, after getting home I realized the ink itself must have been the smell, because over 24 hours later the smell is still pouring out of my skin! I am NEVER going back there again and I really hope that I don't end up with an infection. Also I am bruised to all hell, it's not pretty. read more

I went to go get my nipples done earlier this week for $50. Andrew did my piercings and he was a delight. He was chatty and funny. Room was clean and sanitized. All the equipment was sterile. Young man at the front who helped me with my paperwork and getting my ID was very comical and nice as well. I was a walk in at about 6pm so I was in and out very very quickly. My piercings aren't completely straight, but I knew that would happen because I am have a pretty big bust and gravity isn't our friend haha. I would definitely go back to screaming needle's location on Plainfield again! Looking forward to it. Thanks again, Andrew! read more

My sister and I walked in and got our tattoos done within an hour! Everyone was super nice and helped us figure out what would work and what didn't. Toast was great and walked us through the whole process so everything went smoothly! Thanks again! read more

Highly recommend Shane! He did amazing on my tattoo, line work is perfect! Most definitely will be coming back. Thank you!! Great service!

I loved this place! Came right when it opened and got checked in very quickly. Got my triples done and they look great.

Screaming needle is hands down the WORST tattoo/piercing parlor in the west Michigan area. Most people think "wow screaming needle is great because their prices are low, they're sterile and they have two for Tuesday!" Well that is not the case. My friend went to simply get her nose pierced by Melissa. My friend pointed out exactly what she wanted and where she wanted it. Melissa did not comply, she said the hoop would hug her nose and be what she wanted. She proceeded to pierce my friend without warning, after my friend said "No, I am not ready." This is not the first horrible experience we've had at screaming needle. I want to educate everyone and explain my horror stories about this terrible terrible business ruining west Michigan. A year ago I went to screaming needle to get my big toes tattooed and my inner lip tattooed. I didn't recognize first but once my friends told me they informed me that they did not change the needle between getting my toes tattooed and my inner lip. This place needs to be shut down. read more

VERY CONDESCENDING - bad customer service. My friend and I came in to get her ears pierced and they turned us away because we were too "inebriated". Well I'm certainly cognizant enough to write this review right now Andrew. Thanks but no thanks. Do not recommend if you want a good piercing from a good person. read more

Got a tattoo with Jeff, and he did a phenomenal job. The receptionist in the front was super friendly and the other artists that were hanging out were super nice and chatty. Will definitely return for the next tattoo! read more

I went to get my septum pierced here and they went right through my cartilage. It was horribly painful and the piercer acted as though it was normal. I went to get it redone professionally at honest to goodness and the guy there did a great job with no pain. I don't recommend Screaming needle at all read more

Changed my piercings too soon and are now ruined also pierced another with way to big of a bar causing it to never heal the other two got way to big of hoops put in it despite me saying that was not what i wanted now i have to take them out and pay for new piercings read more

Failed to look at the reviews before going in, got lucky that they turned us away apparently. There was one girl at the front having to help 10+ people in the lobby. Every question we had she had to go back and ask the artist. First we were told that we couldn't get the tattoo in the space we wanted, so we changed the area, we wanted a pair of cherries and a latitude and longitude and we were given a price that was way too high, so we settled on just the cherries which was still pretty high. We got our IDs out and they wouldn't except mine. I had a temporary paper ID that says it can be used along with a recently expired license but they refused me of service according to "Michigan State Public Health." We went to another shop and had no problems. They accepted the ID and were WAY cheaper. read more

Pretty sure we were just discriminated against. The person behind the desk said that I needed my daughters birth certificate to prove I am her mother or they will lose their license-she is black and I am white. If Claire's does not need a birth certificate, not sure why this place does. I will call the licensing office tomorrow to see if this is accurate. If it is not I will be expecting a formal apology and a free piercing for my daughter. read more

i went to their Plainfield location a little over a month ago to get my nipples pierced and I love them, they're healing really good, however, they used externally threaded jewelry. I'm far from an expert but I do know that externally threaded jewelry can be harmful to some, expecially in such a sensitive area. i would recommend this place to someone looking to get a quick and cheap ear piercing but I wouldnt come back or recommend this place for anyone looking to get a piercing in a more sensitive area. The person at the front desk was kind and my piercer Andrew did a very good job at making me feel comfortable during the process. read more

I was nervous to go somewhere other than my usual place I go to. I went here for the 2 for $30 deal and got my anti tragus pierced and my nose pierced in December. The anti tragus never healed correctly, and got a bump on it after a month or 2 of having it that never went away. My nose piercing was still a bit sensitive when I moved it, even after 7 months of having it. The tail of the piercing (which i believe is supposed to be an L shape, mine was curved a long) would always bother the inside of my nose so sometimes I had to leave the end of the piercing coming out my my nose. (I hope that makes sense). Anyway, when I went to the usual place I go to (Studio Seventeen in Holland) he told me that the reason the anti tragus didn't heal correctly is because the jewelry was too big for a newly pierced ear. It was constantly moving around when it was bumped or touched. When he took out the stud from my nose, he said it just looked a little too long and curved. Moral of the story is between my experience with the customer service (they seemed not to care about me, wasn't very friendly or talkative. Just gave me my piercing and that was that.) and then the jewelry just not having my piercings heal correctly.... definitely not coming here again. When it comes to tattoo and piercing shops, you're usually paying for the service and quality. Don't settle for the cheap shit. read more

I've gone there 3 different times in the last year for 3 different piercings. They always clean and professional. I will keep going back and highly recommend. They are always nice as well. I have my first tattoo scheduled with them for May 1st and am super excited! Highly recommend read more

I went in on a Tuesday for the 2/$30 deal, and ended up getting my navel and doubles pierced. My friends and I arrived around 3:30 and got pierced at 5. Id recommend giving yourself at LEAST an hour and a half to two hours of extra time if getting a piercing on Tuesday. The piercer was nice but because of how many people present, was very rushed and didn't check with me if I liked the placement. I was in and out within 5 minutes though. Not a terrible experience but also wasn't great, the deal is good but if you value customer experience I would recommend looking into someplace different. read more

I had an amazing experience with screaming needle, I was a bit cautious because of the name and because of the low rating but they deserve a five all around! I got my cartilage pierced there for $25 including the earring about two weeks ago the only thing I'd say do is make an appointment or else you'll be waiting for awhile. They bring you into a fresh clean room everything is sanitized and organized neatly, they prepare with care tips and after that the piercing is done and over with! For the whole process in the room it was 5 minutes at MAX super quick and easy! I would highly suggest this place! read more

This place is awesome! Jewelry selection is pretty basic, but overall the easiest experience I've had getting piercings, everyone was super friendly, I got my rook and nostril pierced by Brailey and he was awesome! I was pierced and done with both in around 5 minutes and they were super painless because Brailey is so quick and knows what he is doing! All of this plus the great prices has made this place is my new go to! read more

I have gotten a few tattoos at the Plainfield location and was always happy with them. In July 2018 I got a tattoo with Terry. As he was doing the tattoo he seemed to have an issue with "everyone expecting perfection with a tattoo"(his words). My friend went to him right before me and was not happy with his attitude. It ended up having a blow out that was really big. I went in and talked to another artist to cover it up/fix the blow out. After messaging over facebook messenger multiple times, emailing and personally stopping in 2 times I never heard back from anyone. I was not asking for a discount for fixing it. I just wanted it to look nice and not like a huge bruised arm. I ended up going to Honest to Goodness with Emily. I am so glad I went there. She is amazing! I will never go back to Screaming needle. read more