I've been going to Angela for years and she's done my whole sleeve and more to come. From knuckle…read moretattoos, to realism, to anime, to watercolor she does it all. She's worth every penny I've ever spent and then some

This place is amazing gives you that artistic feel.... Sam do a great job with the tattoos. Me and…read morefew other friends got tattoo done from here, he helped us to improvise and gave amazing ideas. He did an amazing job and so kind

Outstanding! Front…read moreof house staff were warm and accommodating, super knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. The space feels very professional, a lot of light, and feels very clean. Liam was sensational, but any worries at ease, and is beyond versed at their craft. Highly recommend for piercings! As for value, we thought it was going to be more expensive than an other studio we'd previously used, and we were happy and ready to pay the extra, but in the end it ended up being the same! Thank you Marz as well, and the other front of house staff member, who's name i didn't catch; you were beyond kind and helpful for our visit. We look forward to using you again in the future, and recommending you to any friends or family that want a positive piercing experience!

Got my rook, flat, forward helix, and both upper lobes pierced at Skin & Soul. I love their…read moreattention to detail and safety precautions. I had to separate out the piercings into two separate appointments a month apart to ease into them, but glad I did because the swelling might've been too intense. Highly recommend Skin & Soul for all your piercing needs!

My mother, daughter, and I all got matching memorial tattoos for my grandmother from Camy. It was a…read morefirst tattoo for me and my daughter, and we had a great experience. Camy was great about answering my daughter's questions about hypoallergenic ink and working with my mother's "mature" skin. Looking forward to more art from Camy.

I've been coming to Slave to the Needle since around 2017 early 2018 and have had a lot of work…read moredone through the shop over the years -- enough to know the difference between a good experience and an exceptional one. During that time I've never actually written a review before, but my recent sessions with Tim Bradley (aka Mean Ole Tim) at the Wallingford location deserve one. Tim has been an absolute standout. He's not just a skilled tattooer -- he's an artist and professional in the truest sense. His ability to translate an idea into something that feels both deeply personal and beautifully cohesive is unreal. He recently completed a full torso panel of my German shepherd, Stryder, in an Irezumi-inspired style, as well as two custom hand pieces -- and every step of the process was collaborative, thoughtful, and executed with precision. What I appreciate most is Tim's mix of humility, humor, and quiet confidence. He listens, gives honest feedback, and works with a level of care that shows in every line and aspect of the piece. The end result isn't just cool ink -- it's art that carries weight, intention, and soul. After nearly a decade with STTN, I can say this has been one of my best experiences yet. If you're looking for someone who genuinely gives a damn about both the craft and the client, Tim's your guy.

I came in for a piercing and the process from booking to getting my piercing was super smooth. I…read morebooked with Colin and have no regrets! You have to check in to your appointment through a QR code on the front door before they let you in to browse the jewelry selection (don't look like a dummy like me in trying to pull the doors before seeing the code). Someone will let you in and explain the jewelry selection that they have. From what I know, the prices for titanium ear piercings (I chose this) were fairly standard compared to other places. Once I chose my jewelry, I filled out an online form and waited for my piercer. Once Colin took me back to the piercing room (very clean room), he walked me through the process and explained in depth what to do and not do with a new piercing. I was able to ask him some questions about my existing cartilage piercing and I'm so grateful that I got some advice on it! My piercing process was quick and painless and I highly recommend Colin for any piercings.

Miss Bella was fabulous from our first email. Responsive, cool, and super talented, she was quite…read moreserious about getting my feedback and talking through our plan before we ever got started. I love the atmosphere in the studio, very open, clean, and again, private rooms that give you the opportunity to spread out and be comfy. Did I mention the reception desk? The young dude up front was so good, thoughtful, helpful. I will definitely come back to Bella in the future.

Sam is great, he has been our Tattoo Artist for over 15 years and we continue to come back. Highly…read morerecommended.

Highly recommend Steadfast Art Collective. I went here after I lost my mom. I asked to have my…read moremom's handwriting put on my lower inside arm. Tori took a card with my mom's writing. It was exactly what I wanted. I love it. Highly recommend Tori and Steadfast Art Collective. Tori did a fantastic job preparing before and at the appointment. She had a great temperament and set me immediately at ease. She was super supportive and I would love to get another tattoo from her.

Plata is the man! He did a great thigh Tat for me!…read more they seem to really care about their customers that they tattoo the shop is clean everyone's nice. The price was reasonable. It was a fantastic experience.! Troy "Spyda" Hill

The process was so smooth, and Chris did an amazing job. He's friendly and personable, and chatting…read morewith him while getting the tattoo made the time fly by! Good vibes at this tattoo shop overall. Great music, great people, awesome decor.

I just needed a simple piercing, just an additional hole with a simple earring and I wasn't sure…read morewhat kind of service I would receive at a place I've never been before. It was so amazing and I was so impressed. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted in a very nice way, my needs were heard and respected, and, oh my, what a selection of different jewelry they have to pick from, very impressive! Adam did my ear piercing and listened to where I wanted the new piercing and Adam double checked before we proceeded with the piercing. But what most impressed me was how he prioritized Sanitation. I think he must have changed his gloves four times after he touched every item needed for the process. He explained aftercare very well. Checkout was wonderful too, they made sure that I knew how to contact them at any time if I had any other questions or concerns after the fact. Oh, and they made sure I knew what the end cost would be even before the actual piercing so there are no surprises at checkout.

I am beyond furious with the way Pierced Hearts handled my sister's navel piercing. From the start,…read morethis experience has been a disaster due to sheer negligence and a complete lack of accountability. My sister clearly explained to the piercer, Jaime, that she has a very flat belly button and specifically asked if the standard navel jewelry would be appropriate. He confidently said yes -- and we trusted his professional judgment. That trust was completely misplaced. As time passed, the jewelry began to embed itself into her skin, which should never have happened with the right jewelry in the first place. We returned to the shop, and Adam helped change it to a floating navel piercing -- the type she should have received from day one. He apologized and even took a photo of the damage because it was obvious something had gone terribly wrong. But the damage had already been done. Within a week, she developed a severe infection -- one that urgent care later confirmed was likely due to the original jewelry creating a gaping wound that never healed properly. Despite following aftercare instructions to the letter, she ended up on two antibiotics and hydrocodone just to manage the pain. Yet when we returned to the shop a third time to request a refund and share what she was going through, the staff were incredibly dismissive and refused to take any responsibility. They immediately shifted blame, accusing her of neglecting aftercare, even though we were meticulous. No effort was made to offer a solution, express genuine concern, or show even the slightest empathy. Just said "well, do you want to get it pierced again?!" ... no! Her belly button area now is completely bruised and mangled because of this place. We will never be coming back here again. To make matters worse, the owner was outright disrespectful and condescending over the phone. When we told him that medical professionals advised removing the piercing and draining the infection, her arrogant response was, "Why would they do that?!" as if she knew better than actual doctors. That tone alone spoke volumes about how little they care once they have your money. We asked for a refund because of all the trouble we've been through after the negligence of the first piercer, now having to pay for urgent care visits and medication. I chose this shop based on their glowing reviews, but let me be clear: if you're considering any body piercing here, don't. They might be decent with ear piercings or tattoos -- but when it comes to body piercings, especially anything more complex, they are careless, unprofessional, and utterly unwilling to take accountability when something goes wrong. My sister went in for a simple piercing and walked away in physical pain and emotional distress, and not once did they offer real help, only excuses. This shop failed her. Completely.

I went in for an impulse walk in, and Nick got me exactly what I needed in less than an hour! Such…read morea light hand and so kind!

We decided one day that we needed bestie tattoos and she loves this shop. The shop was clean and…read morenice with a waiting area in case you wanted to sit. We had a great experience, wasn't too pricey and this is one of my favorite tattoos!

I can't say enough wonderful things about this place and the husband and wife duo that run it! I…read morehaven't stopped looking at my tattoo since I left the shop last week and I'm already looking forward to my next session :) If you are looking for beautiful work, make an appointment here! You will not regret it.

I noticed all the great reviews and attempted to take my kid here to get their ears pierced. They…read moredon't do piercings but they recommended a great place. They were very kind and returned my call on their day off. I appreciate the hustle. Five stars for great service. Sincerely - Dad.

Went here after google searching for the top tattoo places in Washington, Sacred Soul Tattoo was in…read morethat list. I came into Sacred Soul Tattoo thinking I wanted the exact copy of the design I found online, a cloud holding 2 lightning bolts. I was a walk in customer and Colin, one of the artists, was available. One thing I really appreciate about Colin is his creativity, he doesn't push it if you don't want some originality to your tattoo, but will provide it if you want some. He gave my cloud holding lightning bolts tattoo a nice creative twist, I really liked the design he came up with and went with his design. Colin ended up doing my third tattoo, a color tattoo, I could not have asked for anything better. He did a wonderful job with the shading and lines. I would put a picture with this post but my tattoo is still healing. Bottom line: Would highly recommend having Colin be your artist for any color, merry/geeky tattoo, or honestly any. He is also easy to talk to during your tattoo session and I hope to be seeing him again in the future for another design in mind! I also looked at designs from the other 2 artists, they have done some fantastic work as well. If you want some fresh ink for the summer time, this is definitely a place you want to consider!

I had a great tattoo appointment with Ruby Santiago today and I am so glad I chose her for my…read morepiece. She was friendly, professional and made me feel totally comfortable. She talked me through all my questions so I felt assured of the placement of my tattoo. She set a great vibe in the room and was easy to get along with. Thanks again Ruby!