I had done some research on helix piercings, trying to find the best business to get my piercing done and how long recovery would take. I had read review after review of how amazing Amy was and when I went to book with her, I noticed she was booked a month or two out. While it took me about 4 years to get up the nerve to get my helix pierced, I am really glad Amy was my piercer. My sister and I decided to get our left ears pierced at the helix. Because my ears are significantly smaller than hers, I chose an 18K white gold star. She chose a much bigger earring with a beautiful 18k white gold butterfly. She loves the butterfly but has stated that she wished she got a smaller earring initially. She wears glasses and states that sometimes the stem of the glasses hits her earring and causes some discomfort for awhile. And we noticed that when we took our masks off, the ear loops caught on the back of the earring, so just be cautious of that. Amy explained everything thoroughly to us and answered all of my millions of questions. She used an 18 gauge needle and showed us how she sanitized the needle and the earring. Honestly, it wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. While it did hurt, I can honestly state that I preferred a needle over the piercing guns. To make sure that we were satisfied with the location of the helix piercing, she marked on our ears to show us what it would look like. We were able to look in a mirror and she adjusted it accordingly, as we saw fit. Before piercing our helixes, she used a light behind our helix area to make sure there were no blood vessels along that area. She stated that that can be the difference of bleeding a lot or bleeding very little. She thoroughly cleansed the area and allowed it to air dry completely. I am much more comfortable if I can exhale when someone sticks me; and not only did she state that that's what she does with everyone, she also allowed me to hold the mirror to watch as she stuck me. She shared detailed instructions on how to properly care for our ears and that it will probably take a year to completely heal. We didn't need to twist the earring around; but after a shower, spray the wound care on the front and back of the earring, to remove any residue. The very first day, our ears were a little red and swollen; but by the second day, the swelling had gone down tremendously and it hardly bothered us. 10 days later and our piercings are still doing fabulous!! I 100% recommend Amy!! I was willing to drive from Lexington KY to Louisville KY to get this done. And I am so happy that I drove the distance. One thing I would like to add, parking is behind the building and it isn't really marked very well. But I was able to match the street number to their address. Park and walk around to the front of the building and call the number on the door to let them know you are there. They have masks if you forget to bring your mask and want everyone to wear one. read more

See all

Really love this place, a few people have done multiple piercings on my friends and me at different times. Everyone is super friendly, helpful, and very very knowledgeable when it comes to aftercare. I've personally worked with Pat and he's been great every time. read more

I'm 68 years old and had my ears pierced when I was 12 years old. I haven't Worn earrings for the last 10+ years because one of the holes in my earlobes closed up and I couldn't get an earring in. So I decided to have my ears repierced. My appointment with Tori was a lovely experience. As I turned out, she was able to reopen my piercings from the backside of my earlobes and insert titanium earrings with a flat backs that are removed or changed from the front. Tori was very gentle and professional; I would recommend her and Twisted Images for piercings! read more

Pat always talks me through everything, and will work with what I want. I came in knowing I likely didn't have anatomy for an eyebrow piercing, but he still said if I really want it, we can, but it would only be there 4-6 months rather than a few years. I did a rook instead, and I'm super happy with it. He also did my nostril piercings, and I've never had any issues with piercings I got from him. read more

Extremely impressed with the entire process. Keeping everything sanitized up front and in back. Pat was the best! He answered all questions, provided tips on how to keep my new piercings safe and clean, super knowledgeable and did an amazing job on my third lobe piercing. 10/10 experience! Will be back for sure. Thanks so much Pat! read more

Twisted Images - Tattoo Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Poor communication, no attempt on Amy's part to help me reschedule the appointment they dropped the ball on, and an indifferent communication style on the part of Amy while navigating the Twisted's scheduling process. As a customer, I want to walk into a store and feel like I matter at least a little bit. I felt none of that here and my rating reflects this. Note: I specifically requested Amy to do my septum piercing reading on Twisted's website that this was her favorite piercing to do and that she is a Grateful Dead fan. I even wore a vintage Dead shirt to my appointment! Silly me. read more

Amy showed a pattern of prioritizing money over the wellness of the piercing clients. She performed piercings that were not suited for the anatomy of a client against their wishes (the person repeatedly stated they would rather not get the piercing if the anatomy was not ideal). She also failed to stop a jewelry changing service after she had accidentally re-opened the wound. Instead of placing the original jewelry when she noticed the bleeding, she continued to place jewelry that was not appropriate for healing & ultimately led to infection & rejection. During an initial piercing appointment, when a client had concerns about the size of the jewelry being too small she insisted that they return another time rather than fixing it immediately. In my opinion, I suspect this was so she could charge money for an additional appointment & for new jewelry, but I can't say for sure as it wasn't confirmed. The jewelry in question did end up being too small for the clients anatomy & caused significant difficulty healing. I can not recommend this place or return to it after myself & others had these experiences with the owner of the shop who is apparently AAP certified. The difference in professionalism is massive compared to Tattoo Charlie's who seem to be committed to the trade & the wellbeing of their clients above anything else, even if it means saying no to a client. read more

Pat was able to squeeze me in at the last minute for a double nose piercing. He was amazing, great energy and thorough in explaining the process. I appreciated being shown autoclave strips for sanitation of the tools and taking the time to touch on all the details. The studio is beautiful and the selection of jewelry is IMPRESSIVE. Talented piercer and we had to shorten the posts, painless piercing and post change out. read more

One of the best tattoo visits I've ever had. Alex was a sweet gentleman with a reassuring confidence and tattooed me quick and strategically. The design process was awesome ! Granted my design was simple but he was really adaptable and made me feel like I could change and improve the design with him. The design on my leg came out flawlessly I will post a picture when I heal a little better as I am writing this review about an hour after my great experience. My sister joined me and got a septum piercing with a awesome human named Pat! We got very lucky as this establishment is very booked for piercings. Yet a no call no show on this day allowed me to get a walk in tattoo and my sister a septum piercing. This day couldn't have gone any better the quality and professionalism of everyone here is very beautiful. Additionally the interior is very calming and expressive. Kudos to this business for having masks and being clean. If I ever find myself in need for another tattoo, I'd like to come back here ! read more

I have been extremely nervous to get my nipples pierced for the past two years, and after all my research I was led to twisted images. On a random Tuesday Pat had an opening and I took it as a sign. And now I'm obsessed and I'm so happy that I got them done! Pat took amazing care of me and I could tell that he knew what he was doing and made the experience as least painful as he possibly could even though it was my nipples. 100% recommend this place especially for nipple piercings!! read more

Following strict covid guidelines, we had to get appointments in advance since they are one of the few places around that pierces with needles! Very welcoming, Pat was awesome! I was very nervous but he was assuring and I went for it! I got my Tragus pierced and my friend got her lower helix pierced, and we were so happy! Highly recommend if you are wanting a piercing, it's been a few weeks and I have had hardly any pain or swelling! read more

Twisted Images - Tragus - Tattoo Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

See all

Great experience for daith piercing. Large selection of piercing jewelry. Very attentive with follow-up questions and support. Appreciated the ability to self-book appointments online. Update: Staff were very responsive when I called back a week later with concern about the healing process, encouraged me to return to the studio to let one of the piercers assess it for problems, and were able to reassure me that piercing was healing appropriately. It looks great, feels as though it has completely healed in 8 weeks. read more

Twisted Images - Daith piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Amy pierced my nostril, and it was the best experience. She was kind, professional, took her time with me, and I didn't bleed. The pain was momentary and after 8 weeks it's healed beautifully. I can't wait to get her to change the jewelry out for a hoop when it's totally healed. read more

Twisted Images - Nose piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Can't recommend this shop more. Pat is a rockstar. El servicio, el ambiente, todo y todo el mundo era profesional y expertos en lo que hacen. ¡Una experiencia fantástica! ¡Muy recomendable! read more

Twisted Images - Nervous about my nose piercing but felt very much at ease and knew I was in good hands at Twisted Images. - Tattoo Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I got a double nose piercing on July 9, 2024. Amy is my new BEE-EFF-EFF! She loves bees and her whole place is bee-autifully decorated in bees! She and her coworkers impressed me thoroughly. Amy was quite understanding when I became emotional about the piercing I was about to obtain by her hands. All four of the workers I came in contact were friendly and warm and welcoming. I highly recommend "Twisted Images" to everyone who wishes to have an amazing experience. I left there feeling pampered and knowledgeable about aftercare of my piercings. Amy also gave me her card with her number, for questions I might have later. Thank you all for a great experience. read more

Set up an appointment to get my first piercing recently. Pat was very personable, kind, and helpful with all of the information he gave. Made me feel very at ease and explained every part of the process to me, sanitized and opened all new equipment in front of me. Very clean studio with a great vibe and awesome staff! Will definitely be coming back for any other jewelry or piercings. read more

I went to Twisted Images in July to get a nostril piercing. Pat did the piercing and was extremely professional and thorough in explaining the process, expectations for healing, and aftercare. I've been back twice and had the same great interaction with him. He knows what he's doing and emphasizes that he will be there if a client experiences issues. The space for the piercing is clean and bright. read more

I got my second lobe piercing here after only having experience with my first lobe piercing at Claire's and it was great! Pat was super helpful and you could tell how knowledgeable he was about piercings and aftercare. I'm very happy with my experience here! read more

I recommend going to Twisted Images. They are APP Members. I always make my appts with Amy for piercings and Rodney for tattoos. They have great staff. They are all very knowledgeable. They make you feel safe and are very accommodating to what you need. Do you ever have any questions or concerns? They will be able to help you 100%. read more

I got my belly button pierced here in late 2019, I think by bunny, and she did a great job! It healed well, she explained the process of getting the piercing, and how to give it proper aftercare. It was my first ever piercing but it was a very smooth process which is all thanks to the wonderful staff!! read more

Twisted Images - Belly button piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

This was my first time forgetting some ink. Rodney was really great to work with and creating my design.

S8n is the man!! Guy does really good work he's done all my tattoos. Hell I've got an appointment to get more work done !!

Amy and Pat took excellent care of my ten-year-old daughter during her ear piercing. They were thorough, compassionate, and explained everything to her in an age-appropriate and respectful way. She said that she liked how they seemed casual and friendly and laughed with her to make her feel comfortable (though it was clear to me that they took their jobs very seriously). Tori is kind and professional with scheduling and admin. Thanks for the positive experience. read more

I had my nosebridge pierced by Amy a couple months ago in December, and it was definitely one of the best piercing experiences I've had. The staff was very friendly, and everything was sterilized well. I've had some bad experiences with piercers in the past, so I was a little worried about this one being so visible, but she was great with taking time on measuring and placement. They used good jewelry quality, even though I got the most basic option. I'm so happy with how well it's been healing!! My picture shows it recently (will be downsizing the jewelry soon). Definitely will be back for my next one :) read more

Twisted Images - Tattoo Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I have been going to Twisted Images for years! Rodney has done 12 of my tattoos and they have all been beautiful! Rodney makes sure I love what I'm getting and the placement. He works with me even when I'm being picky! I love the environment in the shop and he and Amy are so knowledgeable and helpful! I have had Amy do several piercings for me and she talks me through the process every time, takes her time with me, and makes sure I get what I wanted. I recommend Twisted Images to everyone! read more

See all

This was my first piercing since getting my ears done when I was 8. I got a daith piercing and Pat was fantastic! He explained the whole process step by step, explained why everything was happening. I was able to feel calm the entire time. Everything is in the start of healing but is looking great read more

The only thing I can say about this place that sums it up the best is believe the hype! I had very pleasant piercing experience with Amy and in the shop as a whole read more

I had my nose pierced here at the end of august and had a great experience! Everyone working here is so nice and friendly. I felt very welcomed from the beginning. My piercer, Pat, was very knowledgable and kind. He explained the whole process thoroughly, so I knew exactly what to expect! Everything is super clean. You can tell everyone takes their craft very seriously. Aftercare here is also great! If you ever have any questions or need to be seen, they will make sure you're taken care of. I would for sure come here for any piercing or tattoo needs in the future, and 100% recommend them! read more

Service is awesome, they go above and beyond. Amy has pierced me several times and is so knowledgeable and listens. I feel comfortable and have never had a healing issue. read more

My daughter and I patronize this facility for the knowledge, kindness, care the piercers offer, and quality of products they carry. I have always been overly impressed by the time they take to explain the procedure they are about to preform. Highly sterile and always cautious. Amy and Bunny are AMAZING! read more

Twisted Images - Tattoo Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I went to Twisted Image to get double piercings and my helix pierced. I would highly recommend coming here for any piercings! I had Pat and he was amazing with making sure you were comfortable. He walked me through all their sterilization and sanitizing process and I really appreciated his attention to detail. Thank you, Pat!! read more

The team at Twisted Images were very helpful and patient with us as we were with our 15yo daughter who was getting her ears double pierced. The place was very clean and well organized. The person at the register got us checked in efficiently and helped our daughter pick out earrings. Once it was time to do the piercing the lady who did the person (and was assisted by another) did a great job explaining what she was going to do and then was very gentle in the actual process. We'd highly recommend Twisted Images for future piercing needs. read more

truly amazing!! pat did my septum piercing, he was super professional and friendly. he went through the sterilization process in front of me and walked me through the piercing and cleaning processes. his bright persona made me feel so at ease. thank you, i'm absolutely in love with my piercing!! :) read more

See all

Arrived at 2:40 for a 2:30 appointment and was not allowed in because we "missed the 10 minute grace period". Will not be back.

The first pic with the words is what I got. The pic without the words is what I asked for. The guy was very kind and they said in 2 weeks they'll see what they can do to fix it. I'm not an artist at all, but after looking at the pic of the tattoo I wanted I see that they made the right wing look like it was up by lifting it higher, or maybe it's all in placement of shading. I cried once I really looked at it, plus the words are a little off centered on the bottom part. Where it says new there is a bigger space than where the other words are. This tattoo was something that meant a lot to me. It represented transformation, which is what is going through my life. When I got to really look qt it I was sad to know that this is on my wrist and they may be able to fix the butterfly a little bit, but the words I don't believe can be fixed. Of they do I will for sure fix my rating. My brother told me I was a dumbass and should've went to bluebird I think he called it. Regardless, I pray I can be fixed somehow read more

Twisted Images - This is the tattoo I asked to look like - Tattoo Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

See all

I visited Twisted Images this past weekend to have my nostril pierced. The shop is great! Everyone is very professional, everything is by the book, and the shop is very clean. I was unaware until this past weekend that many shops in Louisville do not perform body piercing. In the past I have had numerous piercings done at different tattoo shops; however, in Louisville there are few shops that do piercings. So, if you're looking for a place to get a piercing I highly recommend Twisted Images. I would recommend calling ahead, because they only do piercings between the hours of 12:30p-7:30p and only have two piercers in the shop, so if it's a busy day or if one of the piercers is out you may need an appointment, though they do accept walk-ins. read more

Twisted Images - Tattoo Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

See all

I haven't been pierced in over 10 years so to say I was nervous was an understatement. I came here with 3 of my friends and each one of us were getting something pierced. Bunny was absolutely AMAZING! I've had 7 piercings and I gotta say, this was the most professional and a genuinely greatest experience. Bunny has the knowledge and expertise and her kick ass attitude makes the experience so much better! She is honest and if you ask for her opinion she'll tell it, which I appreciate so much in an industry like this. Everything was sterilized and she gave and showed you the step by step process. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUNNY to anyone getting their first piercing to their 100th! THANKS AGAIN BUNNY! read more

A few years ago I decided to start my journey into piercings over again. Unfortunately for me I went to another shop on spur of the moment and got three piercings which that shop (NOT Twisted Images!) screwed up (the right lobe piercing went fine but the left lobe was a 'reopen' instead of repiercing an existing hole she shoved an 18g taper through and it was incredibly painful. After that fiasco I impulse chose another shop for my tongue and it was incredibly traumatizing (the piercer there thought it a good idea to pierce on 2 instead of 3 and I panicked a bit because I wasn't expecting it). After a bit of research I stumbled upon Amy and Twisted Images. I could tell after my first visit that I found my piercer for life. Since I left the first time I have returned multiple times and have referred many many people into her doors. To date I have had four ear piercings, two dermal anchors, a septum, and both nipples pierced there. I have been in and out buying jewelry, getting things swapped out, and conferring with the staff about various project ideas and jewelry information. Amy and Bunny are INCREDIBLY knowledgeable about their craft. They make you feel at ease and comfortable with not only your 'normal' piercings but the more intimate ones as well. They have the most gentle piercing techniques and I have only had one 'painful' piercing and it was because of my weird anatomy and trying to get a CBR into a fresh piercing, I later had to have that spot repierced and the second time a curved barbell was used and it went MUCH smoother (anti-tragus). I have only been pierced by Amy, but have talked to Bunny previously and she is just as highly acclaimed as Amy is. They are an APP certified shop that values re-education every year and advancing their own knowledge on various practices in the profession. The shop is INCREDIBLY LGBTQ friendly and many LGBTQ people I know frequent the place. Prices CAN be a bit higher but you are paying for knowledge, experience, and high quality jewelry. I'd rather drop $50-100 on a piercing any day than some $20 chop job with plastic or unknown metal jewelry. Highly recommended!!! read more

Great staff, friendly, clean and safe. Will definitely be back. They do amazing work!

Love my cascading ear piercings. Great service. The staff explained how the process works, after care and had neat earrings too read more

Twisted Images - Cascading ear piercings - Tattoo Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky