We had such a wonderful experience getting my daughter's ears pierced here. The studio requires…read moreappointments and keeps the doors locked, which actually made the whole experience feel very special and intentional rather than rushed or chaotic like some retail environments can be. It really felt like this was an occasion just for her. My daughter was pretty nervous going in, but James was absolutely fantastic with her. He was calm, patient, and took the time to talk her through everything, which really helped soothe her nerves. By the time it was done, she felt proud and excited rather than scared. The entire service was phenomenal from start to finish. James was professional, kind, and clearly cared about making it a positive experience. The Parlour itself is also really cool; clean, welcoming, and full of personality. I honestly wish every retail or service experience I had was handled with this level of care and thoughtfulness. It made a moment my daughter was nervous about turn into a really special memory for both of us.

Making an appointment is easy. Email your preferred day/time and what you'd like done and they will…read moreget back to you via email with their availability. Once you "schedule" your appointment, they will send another email with a link for a deposit that must be made within 24 hours to hold and secure your appointment date and time. This is a $50 deposit towards your final total. We arrived at the Parlour and were advised that there is only street parking, so be prepared. Our appointment was with James for a second earlobe piercing for my daughter. Please pay attention to their website as they require a birth certificate if your child and the consenting parents ID, too. My daughter and I both signed consent forms and then he took us upstairs to look at jewelry. They have a wide and beautiful selection. He was very patient and informative with my daughter for her to choose what she wanted. She chose beautiful champagne colored studs He then advised us that he needs to sanitize and prep his station and the jewelry so it would be about 10 minutes. My daughter and I went back downstairs and waited a bit. After he was finished, he took us to his room and explained the process in detail to my daughter all along the way. He marked my daughter's ears and then measured her ear lobes and showed her where the earrings would be placed. Everything was sterilized and each needle is only used once and then disposed of properly. My daughter did have anxiety but didn't really show it, especially after the first ear lobe was done. James advised her how to breathe each time he would pierce her ear and she followed his directions. Again, he was very patient and professional. He gave her after care instructions and a cleanser. Since we are only visiting from Vegas, he told us to send an email about any follow ups regarding the posts in her ears if we wanted them shorter after they healed. He said he would reach out to his contacts in Vegas to help with this when the time comes. We were both very happy with the experience and my daughter was ecstatic with her new piercing. She had a previous gun piercing (my bad, I know now), so this was a much better experience. I highly recommend the Parlour.

A clean, professional studio with very talented artists! Highly recommend.read more

My daughter's tattoo looks fantastic! Her post on facebook has had so many comments, and she has…read morereferred a bunch of them to the shop.....the detail on the flowers is so amazing it actually looks as if they're growing out of her shoulder....and hygiene was impeccable.....

Easy to sign in and fill out the disclaimer before your tattoo session. Jason tattooed my left shin…read morewith a Facehugger from the movie Aliens. If you want something horror or Star Wars or even Sci-Fi, Jason is your guy. Super experienced and does a great job telling you about the aftercare. The atmosphere is real cool and chill. All the tattoo artists are super cool.

I was so glad to see this shop find a permanent home on Seneca Street, in the neighborhood I grew…read moreup in. As soon as I heard about it, I started following their socials, which led me to the artists' individual Instagram pages. I scheduled with Brynn at Grey Havens because I had been following her on Instagram for a while, I loved her style, and her eye for details in nature. After we talked about what I wanted, I would need 2 appointments with her, at least 2 weeks apart, so I had to set a reminder to schedule each one a year in advance. I didn't mind the wait. Anytime my family asked what I wanted for Christmas, birthday, etc. I did tell them Gift Cards for Grey Havens, which softened the cost. It was definitely worth the wait. I'm in love with my tattoo. I spent lots of time chatting with staff at the shop during my visits, everyone is friendly. You can tell that this is a very positive environment, where all of the artists support each other.

I would highly recommend this place! The set up was perfect with it's beautiful architecture,…read morelocated on the second floor of a refurbished historic building. Everyone was so welcoming! I went to Dylan Tate and he is incredibly talented! He worked with me on the design and suggested adding details to make my piece even more uniquely beautiful. If you are looking for a quality work, make an appointment here...You will not be disappointed!

Fast service. Tattoo looks pretty good. Little pricey compared to other places. Would recommend.read more

Very clean and friendly Salon. I highly recommend Joe. He did a great job on my tattoo and it was…read moremy first. great pricing, great over all experience.

Lori T. Jim your amazing! People are raving over my Dino tattoo!! Your lines are toooo amazing and…read moreyour admired by everyone who sees it! The color, well, no words for that but, amazing! Thank You!!

Only Tattoo shop I would personally go to, and who I recommend all of my friends to. The owner…read moretakes huge pride in every aspect of this shop. Seth isn't just an amazing artist, great business owner, but a good human. He takes time for his clients and pride in his work. Plus, all of the artists have the same skill and values. Evan's attention to detail is incredible. The shop is inviting and the talent is unremarkable. Just take a look at their social media profiles and portfolios. The wait is worth the work. I'm proud to wear their work on my skin and receive compliments daily.

I can't say enough great things about this shop. It was my first time going here and I'm so glad I…read morechose Markus Tattoo! Seth and the other artists were very friendly and made me feel so comfortable. The entire process was easy and relaxed. The shop is small, quiet and clean. Seth did a stunning job on my piece and I smile every time I look at it. Pricing was very reasonable, especially for the level of experience these artists have. I will definately recommend them to anyone looking to get some ink and I will be a returning customer.

I had my first tat when I was 70. It was with Joe. He was patient…read morewith me, as I had him stop many times, because it hurt. After 7 more tats, also with Joe, I'm done, as I'm no longer coming back to Buffalo. I live in California, but I miss seeing him. Thanks Joe!

Shaunah is amazing. She was able to get us in very quickly, working with our designs, and creating…read morea great space. She is so personable! I am so glad that we found her in such short notice! So unbelievably happy with what she helped create.

Absolutely wonderful. Professional. Got my belly button pierced along with my step daughters. 10/10…read morerecommend!

I'm not one to try new places when it comes to tattoos and piercings.. but i have been here with…read morefamily and do trust them!! Trusted them enough to get my nose done by Lori! and it was a fantastic experience! My husband just had a tattoo done by Adam and it looks soo much better than we expected! highly recommend! Very welcoming

Great tattoo shop. I came here to get my eyebrows microbladded with Janna. She is amazing and very…read moretalented

After recently sitting for my fourth tattoo at Canalside Tattoo Company, I decided it was time to…read morewrite up my review. Obviously I like the joint or I wouldn't have come back so many times. But I want to tell you why I like this place. First, Shawn and I hit it off immediately! If you're going to allow a guy with a needle to permanently imprint your skin, you want to like him and trust him. And you want to enjoy the awful process! Shawn and I "met" on Facebook. We had something like 60 mutual friends, so I asked him how come I didn't know him. We started talking and I knew immediately he was a kindred spirit. He's very funny, quick-witted, and a great storyteller. It's nice when we've got an hour or longer session and I can focus on his story and not the awful (albeit beautiful) work he's doing on my arm. Second, Shawn does consistently brilliant work! And don't fret if you see his stuff and you don't see "your style." Just because you don't see it doesn't mean he doesn't do it. The well that is Shawn's talent runs very deep, I assure you! I still can't believe he's in little Medina, NY. That's brings me to the third reason I go see Shawn. I'm supporting the community in which I grew up. That doesn't mean you should drive to Medina if you live in Buffalo, but it's an added bonus for me. I grew up there, and so did Shawn. In fact, that's why his prices are what they are. He's in Medina, not Buffalo. Could he charge Buffalo prices? Yes, he is worth it (he's worth a lot more, honestly), but Medina probably couldn't support it. So why not enjoy the benefits of getting a great tattoo in a small town and drive to Orleans County? If incredible tattoos at a ridiculously affordable price isn't enough, there's another reason I go see Shawn. Reason number four, it's clean. The shop has a great vibe, everything is super-clean, and I don't ever feel like I'm on display. I'm always comfortable (as comfortable as is possible when you've got someone jabbing your skin with a needle a gazillion times a second, causing you to bleed and whatnot). He's got a TV if you want to watch that, or like I said before, Shawn is great at distracting you with his easy conversation. I'm currently working on a literary sleeve, so I've got pieces related to books or comics I've read and loved. While I was visiting San Francisco recently, I was stopped no fewer than three times a day by people wanting to know who did my tattoo. Specifically most wanted to know about my Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close tattoo. Over the period of ten days, I told at least 30 strangers the story of my tattoo, and where I got it. Most also wanted to know the cost. When I told them, they were shocked. One girl told me a piece like this would cost me $750-$1000 to have done there - with the details and the quality and the great color, they were all amazed to hear it cost me less than half the low-end figure. So when I say Shawn does "big city tattoos" at a "small town price," that's not some clever catch phrase. It's tested and true.

I have gotten two piercings here and multiple tattoos now. The staff is so friendly and helpful…read more It's always good vibes when you're here. I recommend this place to all of my friends & coworkers!! Shoutout to Nat, Mike, and Jake for my piercings and tattoos!!

Finally took the plunge to get my first tattoo yesterday ! I was both nervous yet excited for this…read moreopportunity and I was happy to have my friend Jessie with me to get a tattoo as well . I was able to secure a reservation with the owner Mike , I just had to email him a picture of the tattoo design and put down a $40 deposit . The tattoo parlor was clean and cozy , and once I met Mike , I was put immediately at ease . He was great to work with , and knowing this was my first tattoo , he was nice enough to distract me with some conversation and throughly explained the after care procedures. I am very pleased with the results , as was my friend ! I may even get another one in a few years , and I would have them do it again! Make Hone and Forge the place for your tattoo needs, you won't regret it!