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The Branded Barby

5.0 (2 reviews)
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My Little Needle Tattoos - Conch piercing! The friendly person at the front desk (whose name I didn't catch, unfortunately), helped me pick out this little gold piece.

My Little Needle Tattoos

4.3(22 reviews)
6.9 mi

I got this pretty little conch piercing yesterday at My Little Needle Tattoos. The shop is SUPER…read moreinclusive and welcoming, which I love and feel we need more of in Plymouth. Meatloaf did my piercing, and he was friendly, informative, gentle, and really took his time. Highly recommend both him and the shop! (It's also next to Meridian, the best coffee shop in Plymouth.)

I am genuinely surprised by the overwhelming number of positive reviews Little Needle Tattoos…read morereceives, because my experience was very different. I recently got a tattoo from Bri to honor my husband, an Army combat veteran who served two tours in Iraq and died by suicide about two years ago. I wanted a sunflower with his initials and shorthand for the number of days we had together. This was not just another tattoo to me. I explained the design and its meaning in my initial email, then attended the requested consultation. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere felt "too cool for school." Interactions felt forced, and I felt out of place. I joke a lot, sometimes awkwardly, because humor is how I get through difficult things. I wasn't expecting anyone to understand my grief, just to be welcoming and listen. At the consultation, Bri said she'd prepare drawings and different sizes for my appointment. Two weeks later, none of those options appeared to be ready. She started drawing directly on me instead. Every artist has a process, but why require a consultation and promise preparation if that isn't what happens? My time matters too. I was also sick on appointment day; symptoms started the night before. With a 48-hour cancellation policy and a $100 cash deposit already paid, I felt pressured to go. I told Bri I was sick before we started, but didn't feel there was much concern. I found myself explaining the tattoo's meaning yet again. When I mentioned "+2K" for the days I knew my husband, Bri asked, "Is that for running?" She also compared my memorial tattoo to a strawberry tattoo she'd considered for an ex-fiancé after a breakup. I'm not diminishing anyone's relationship, but those situations are not the same. She repeatedly discouraged the number of days, and I eventually settled for just his initials. That was disappointing. At times she seemed to confuse me with another client, saying, "Oh, you're the one," only for me to correct her. Super welcoming! Much of the conversation was about her own life and Venus being retrograde. Then a break described as five or ten minutes became roughly 35. I sat alone waiting, without an update. I understand artists need breaks. A little communication would have gone a long way. **But the biggest problem?** My tattoo was supposed to be CENTERED on the back of my neck. It is noticeably off to the left, despite Bri taking a reference photo. This is permanent. My husband was left-handed, so I guess there's some irony there, but I shouldn't have to find a joke in incorrect placement. I don't expect special treatment because I'm a widow. I expect preparation, communication, respect for my time, and careful placement. I ignored my gut feeling because this tattoo meant so much to me. Instead, I left and cried in my car. I wish my experience matched the glowing reviews. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this shop, and I won't return to have the placement addressed.

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2.7(21 reviews)
0.0 mi

I came here to get 3 piercings (2nd lobes and a helix) based off positive reviews I had seen…read more Coming from a medical background, I was paying extra attention to the way needles/gloves/sterile items were used. I was fully satisfied with my experience, and would recommend this company to anyone who is considering a piercing. Gloves were on from the moment I was in the chair till I left, needles were used and disposed of properly, and earrings were industrial grade steel in sterile packaging. My friend and I came together, and I was also asked to leave the room as soon as a needle came out for my friend's piercings for safety. The piercer was professional and patient while we decided where we wanted our holes, and thorough aftercare instructions were provided. Thank you so much!

Ive been going here for years! I got my first tattoo here and ive been coming back since. They…read moreconstantly have events throughout the year for discounted tattoos. On Friday the 13th they do 13$ tattoos and piercings, or you can pay 5$ and come back another day usually within the next two months following the event. Today they are doing a 20$ event for Halloween so you can get themed tattoos. The place is clean, and spacious. You can look around and see what others are getting without being on top of them which i love! Everyone is so nice, patient and friendly. If you have any issues with a tattoo you can speak to management

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