We had a great experience this past weekend, taking our 14 year old for a septum piercing. The…read morebooking process over the phone was simple and efficient. The person I spoke with was very friendly and helpful. The shop is really clean and very welcoming. Everyone we encountered seemed to genuinely be happy to be working there. We filled out some paperwork and then waited for our turn! I didn't go into the room with her, but my partner did and he said that Michelle was really great. She took the time to make sure the teen was comfortable and understood what was going to happen - she also went over aftercare thoroughly and made sure we were set up for success. The jewelry was all good quality, and the prices were quite reasonable. The septum piercing, jewelry and aftercare solution came in under $150.00. I will absolutely head to Red Loon for future piercings!

For your piercing needs, please ask for Michelle!! She is awesome!! Will be taking our daughters…read morehere to get their piercings!!

Sometimes, you just need to mark a moment in time with an awesome tattoo with your best friend. My…read moresister and I decided to try out Bombshell Tattoo in Edmonton to see if we could get a simple tattoo done for a walk in. We got lucky and they had enough space to squeeze us in and we got to sit down with Darian. It was a great experience, Darian did an amazing job and made the whole experience awesome. The shop is nice and clean and has some awesome art work and even the wallpaper is neat. Great experience and a great matching tattoo to share a memory with my favorite person!

I was rudely treated and made to feel stupid by the condescending owners right from the start. They…read moreadvertised free consults, so when I called and told them what I wanted, I asked about the free consult, and some guy with a gruff voice and English or Australian accent said, "This is it." They acted like they're the only tattoo place in the city (not even sure why I booked there!). The artist who did my tattoo was considerably nicer. It's a shame she has to work for the arrogant, self-glorifying couple who runs the place. I'd rather have root canal work than ever do business there again.

Okay if you are looking for a nice, clean place to get any body piercings or tattoos done then the…read moreEye of the Lotus is the place to go. I was there once before with a friend who wanted to get his eyebrow pierced and they took really good care of him. I decided to get a couple of body piercings and it was pretty close to closing but they were nice enough to take me in. I got two piercings, since it was get one and get the second one half off. The guy did a great job making me feel relaxed and not scared about getting poked. He placed some markers and if I didn't like the position of where the piercing would go he remarked me. The whole process wasn't too long and while I was getting pocked he kept asking me if I was doing okay. He kept reassuring me I was going really well for never getting a part of my body pierced, except my ears. I felt super strong and brave! The guy was pretty nice and very friendly. That was the reason why I decided to go to The Eye of the Lotus in the first place. When my friend got his eyebrow done the guy who was doing his piercings was just so nice and funny; he totally took my friend's mind off of what was going on. They informed my friend and me (when I got my piercings done) how to clean our piercings. Like I said the joint was really clean and the staff was really nice and very professional. They made sure they did things the right way and they way you wanted.

This is where I got my first tattoo a few years ago. I've had friends go there since…read more The shop is nice and clean and well-organized. They offer both tattooing and piercing. It's a very busy shop so I'd recommend planning well in advance and booking an appointment. I particularly like that there aren't tattoo pictures hanging all over the wall. They encourage custom tattoos. Mine was taken from a photo that I took while on vacation. The artist drew it on while looking at the picture. I went back for touch-ups and asked him to fix up one of the stones which was no problem. Actually my tattoo got infected and I was concerned about it so I went back to the shop and the owner at the time, Anastasia, assessed it and offered helpful advice. It's a very professional shop, super clean and the staff are really educated and informative. They offer a lot of interesting jewelery for the piercings they offer.

My previous piercing last year went smoothly, and I was very happy with the service. This review is…read morespecifically about my recent interaction with the owner. I arrived at 1:36 for my 1:30 appointment after calling ahead and being told that arriving at 1:35 would be acceptable. The website also states that clients may be up to 10 minutes late. Despite this, I was denied service and informed that my deposit would be forfeited. When I tried to clarify the discrepancy between what I was told on the phone, what is written on the website, and what was happening in practice, the owner responded by raising his voice, calling me names, and repeatedly telling me to leave in front of staff and other clients. The interaction felt extremely disrespectful and unexpected from a business owner. My intention in sharing this is to describe my personal experience so others--especially those looking for a safe, respectful environment--are aware. I hope this feedback helps improve communication and customer care going forward

The woman at the counter (cute older lady with moustache) was extremely rude and made what should…read morehave been a fun first experience with my daughter very awkward and uncomfortable The piercer mike was informative friendly and professional. The woman at the counter was abrasive sarcastic and unkind. She Should rethink working with people. Might be a better fit working behind the scenes?

I like to try new shops every now and again, but not without hearing good things or seeing reviews,…read morewe actually heard about Rabbit Rabbit from a yelper at one of the past events. From the time you walk into Rabbit Rabbit, you feel at home! Extremely clean, super welcoming, super awesome artists. They are more than happy to work with you to create unique and creative pieces, and are great with communicating with you through the process. They will make sure you are completely happy before ink touches the skin. Although my piece this time was not big, Ben worked with me and made it perfect! Every piece counts, as it is going to be around for awhile. The after care suggestions, are great and they are very clear every step of the way. If you are looking to get some ink, do not hesitate to stop in and meet the group at Rabbit Rabbit! I look forward to going again!

From the owner: We are an Edmonton tattoo shop specializing in realism, cover-ups, reworks, pointillism/dotwork,…read moreand anything else you can think up. Please expect some wait time to get in; anywhere from a few weeks to a few months.

I've had two absolutely beautiful watercolour tattoos here, by Mary - she's an amazing artist and…read moreher line work is out of this world. I get compliments every time I go out with these tattoos showing. The shop is clean and bright and welcoming, and they took extra care to make sure I had good aftercare instructions and the opportunity for a free touch-up once the tattoos had healed. I'd recommend Shades of Grey to anyone!

Shades of Grey has become like a second home to me lately, I've been there so often!…read more I get tattooed by Michelle - She is fairly new to the Shades of Grey family, but I followed her from her last studio here. Her work is awesome, and she seems to get it right the first time every time. The studio itself is clean and open - You can see the artists at work from anywhere in the shop. They clearly keep it up to shop standards. One fear many people have with tattoo shops is that they aren't clean, things don't seem sterilized, etc., but this isn't the case with Shades of Grey. What's cool about this shop is it has more than just tattoos and piercings - There is also a giant collection of comic books and collectible toys to browse and purchase. I can't say I've ever been to a shop like this, so it's pretty cool! I will definitely be returning to Shades of Grey very soon!

I was in here the other day for a small tattoo with a group of people. The shop itself is open and…read moreadorably decorated. The artists were all friendly and professional. Our artist Nikko was super helpful, accommodating and gentle which was great considering we had a very nervous tattoo virgin in our group. The shop is clean and the work is very good, and the overall vibe of the place is great. I would definitely recommend checking out the artists at Enchanted.

I can't say enough positive things about this shop. First, its absolutely gorgeous. The decor is…read morefantastic, quirky and eclectic, which in many ways describes the artists as well. All of the artists are incredibly skilled and bring their own style and flair to their work. I have had the privledge to be tattoed by both Jen and Nikko, two very skilled and passionate women who exceeded my expectations both in terms of design and the tattoos themselves. Enchanted is a fabulous and inviting space, and if you are fortunate to bok time with any of the incredible artists you will not be disappointed.

I will never go to another tattoo studio again!…read more I had my very old and dated tattoo covered up by the very talented Richard Harding a few months ago. I sent him a few photos of what I had in mind and it's like he crawled into my brain! I could not be happier! While it took longer than anticipated, it was well worth the wait! What I love most about Urge 2 is how it's like a big, loving, dysfunctional family! Just like my own! Every single artist here is different in their style, and they are not afraid to send you to a different artist if what you're looking for is not their style and more someone else's! They also offer tattoo removal if you're looking to have that old one zapped away to make room for something new and fabulous! I've heard it's quite painful! Now, this isn't your back alley shop, so know what you want and have the appropriate budget in mind! Tattoos are expensive and really a piece of art displayed on your body! I recommend any of Urges artists!

I've been a customer of urge tattoos for a decade. Always fantastic work. Amazing custom tattoos…read more Andrew's ability to render realistic taco meat and create the perfect color of cheddar cheese is simply mind blowing!