“Im very happy to make this review and it’s going to be long because it’s what I would look for in a piercing studio. I don’t often write reviews. I’ve had both my children’s ears pierced by Leela, one a couple years ago, and one just today. Both times we have been welcomed and what I would consider to be above and beyond friendly people. It’s my daughter’s birthday and she was very excited to get her ears pierced, and was just a ball of energy. When we arrived, they matched her excitement and energy. They truly excited for her, and were friendly to our entire entourage of family that came along. She truly felt special for her birthday and this exciting milestone. For a piercing and tattoo studio, it was very kid friendly with toys, chocolates, juice boxes, and water. Not exactly something I would expect or have ever seen, but it is woman owned! I particularly liked the fact they showcase local, woman-made jewelry. My eldest daughter had some issues getting her ears pierced but Leela was so patient with her, even waiting an hour for her to become comfortable to pierce her second ear. Not a speck of frustration about it, she just went with the flow and my daughter felt at ease and comfortable enough to pierce her other ear. Leela explained the entire piercing process to me and everything was extremely clean and brand new in the package. I watched her practice good hygiene, washing her hands before putting on her gloves. I watched her take everything out of the packaging and use it, and I watched her dispose of it properly. She spoke to my daughter during the process and explained everything not to just me, but to her too. When it was completed I received excellent detailed descriptions for cleaning and after care. Leela told me I could reach out with any questions, and I received a take home card with cleaning instructions. Additional to that, she verbally told me everything I would need to know for the next 8 weeks of healing. I found her to be very experienced and knowledgeable. They sell plenty of jewelry and cleaning solution on site so it really was the best place to have it done, any questions or anything I’d need, they had it. If you can’t tell, I’m very happy with my experience and would recommend children and adults to this business.“
“Just had my first tattoo done by Cameron Roach and couldn't have been happier with his concept and amazing artistic talent. The whole experience (booking with Ashlyn to back and forth on concepts) was professional and friendly. Cameron is super friendly and a great conversationalist. I absolutely plan to go back for more work and can't recommend Dark Tides enough.“
“Highly recommend Robs work he is amazing at what he does. Don't bother going anywhere else go see Rob for all your tattoos. Second tattoo I received from Rob and he never disappoints. Will be back for more!!!
Thanks again.“
“I got double nose piercings done by Salem (@saintofstabbery), my overall time in the shop was nice. Salem herself was very kind and helpful and answered all my questions. I will definitely be going back to her. I am looking forward to seeing how these piercings heal.
3 Month Update: I got my lobes done as well. Both my lobes and double nostrils healed great with no issues. Walked in today to get my jewelry changed and was able to get in in under half an hour.“
“Loved my experience! Piercer was very friendly and talkative, made the whole experience fun! Place was super clean and organized. Actual piercing went by super quick and hardly hurt, plus looks super good! They also gave out a really funny “butt hole” lip balm for free which made me laugh. All in all I’d recommend this place to anyone looking to go and get a piercing in the Kingston area! Thanks so much!“