Walked in and felt very welcomed. The place was so beautiful and clean! I wanted to swap out my…read morenose ring for a bigger stud and she walked me through the process so seamlessly. Very knowledgeable and friendly! I will definitely recommend coming here for your piercing needs.

Made a same day appointment with Lex. The shop is so nice, not your typical looking piercing shop…read more She went over what's going to happen and was very gentle. I got my nose pierced and very happy with it.

When I walked in I was automatically welcomed , I felt super comfortable, the place is super clean…read moreand organized. They are quick and efficient!! The prices are reasonable!!! Ryan was sooo helpful and super respectful!! Jasmin the piercer was sooo cool she made my piercing experience a breeze and super comfortable!! Her personality is so fun !!! I love this place , too bad I'm in Cali :( , but when I come back to Tennessee I'm getting my piercings here and here only !!!!!! Wayyyy better than Icon !! Much better personalities over here at Queen of hearts !!

We took our young daughters here for their early piercings and we had a very good experience.read more

been multiple times to have jewelry swapped out for retainers and every time they have switched…read morethem out, but not today. Asked if I bought the jewelry there, said no and was told the couldn't replace any of my jewelry. Apparently it's store policy, first time I've heard of this policy.

Great experience getting my nose pierced! The shop is clean and they are super knowledgeable about…read morepiercings! Highly recommend!

Shannon is great and friendly person. She is very expert on what she does. She care for her…read moreclients. She texted me next day and check on me next day. I recommend her 100%.

Great communication before I arrived for my piercing. Clean and very friendly during the service…read more Helped ease my nerves and very through with aftercare instructions. Loved that it was a private studio and did not feel rushed.

Cody is the best! He is incredibly accommodating and treats his clients like friends. Everyone that…read moreworks in the shop is nice, too. One of my reasons for coming to Nashville was to get a tattoo from Cody at his shop. I had met him at a convention in Philadelphia where he was doing one for my partner. I wound up getting something from Jaq who also worked in the shop. Getting work done in the shop was an even better experience than at the convention. I definitely recommend this shop!

I am so grateful for Against the Grain, and artist Cody Gower specifically. I've never had a tattoo…read morebefore, so I went into this pretty nervous, especially because I'm definitely not a needle person. I wanted to get a tattoo in memory of my 18 1/2 year old dog that just passed recently, whom I've had since he was 3 months old. He was my absolute world, so having this tattoo be as accurate and representative of him as possible was so important to me. Kobi (my dog) always had a very distinguishable backwards 'L' marking on his back that we always said stood for love since he was just the biggest lover ever. Today, I got that same marking tattooed on me with his ashes mixed into the ink. He will always be with me now. The tattoo came out perfectly and Cody was adamant about making sure I was completely happy with the design beforehand, despite me having him make tweaks repeatedly. I truly appreciated how understanding he was throughout the process. He was very professional and more than happy to make the adjustments I requested until it was perfect. During the tattooing, I got lightheaded and passed out, because as I said before, I am not a needle-person. When I came to, everyone in the shop was very chill and didn't make a fuss about it at all. They just reassured me that it was normal and knew exactly how to handle the situation. They made sure I was comfortable, got me some candy that they had on-hand to get my blood sugar up (I hadn't even eaten, so that didn't help), put a cool compress on my head, and let me take my time, constantly checking in on me to see how I was feeling. When we got back to the tattooing, Cody kept checking in to make sure I was good and was very kind and considerate, while making light of the situation, which I greatly appreciated. As for the shop itself, it was very clean and kept. I would highly recommend Against the Grain all day, especially if it's for your first tattoo or if you aren't a needle-person like myself. Thank you so much again, Cody. This tattoo means more than you know.

I've wanted a nose piecing for years, but I've been too scared! I chose Dahlia because it's well…read moreregarded as one of the cleanest, most professional shops in town and for good reason. It can be challenging to get an appointment (look online and plan ahead), but it's a small shop. There was no one else in the shop while I got pierced except for the front desk employee, the piercer, me, and my friend which made me feel more comfortable. Melissa was my piercer and she was incredibly clean and sterile. She also walked me through each step which greatly eased my anxiety and she worked very quickly which is always appreciated!

I have suffered neurological issues for years and wanted relief in any way possible. I requested a…read moredaith piercing and when I got to my appt, the owner was so friendly and genuine. She was extraordinarily intelligent in her field and had integrity. She recommended that I not choose the daith (I didn't really WANT it) and she gave me science on why it wouldn't be effective for my situation. She preferred to be honest with me rather than take my quick money. I don't want a piercing but I would only go to her from now on if I did.

We had such a fun experience here! Our piercer Chris was lovely and took great care of us.read more

The staffs was friendly, patient, and caring! My experience was great. It is my first needle…read morepiercing. It was painful but manageable. I will definitely visit the other branches.