Addictions Body Piercing & Tattoo

Ive gotten a total of 15 piercings here, 12 of which were by Emily, 2 from an employee who no longer works here and 1 from a guy that works here now.

I have also gotten only two of my many tattoos here one of the guys has since passed away, the other no longer works here.

I would recommend if you want a piercing to go here and see Emily. She is very good at her job and explains everything to you, and answers any and all of the questions that you could have about your new piercing. Very very professional, and she makes you feel extremely comfortable.

The one piercing I did get from the guy, I believe his name was corona or something like that, well he is more the opposite. He acted inconvenienced to answer any questions, and had an attitude. I can't say if this was from having a bad day or if this is typical him, however I do know being treated this way will keep me from going to him.

The other employee did an okay job, she was definitely friendly but a little inexperienced. I do not believe she works here still however since the two piercings I got from her was when Addictions was around the corner and about 6-7 years ago.

As for the tattoo artists, the individuals, like i said that I was tattooed by are no longer there, one of them was really quiet, he did answer questions that I had without any problems. The tattoo still looks really good today too, the colors are still bright and pop out and the quality of work is great. The second tattoo I got from here the guy was very friendly and talked almost the entire time, it still looks good after several years.

Now I went in within the last year to see about getting another tattoo, I asked for a very specific tattoo, and was very specific about what I did not want. So i left then came back and sure enough it was what I said I didn't want that had been drawn.

The only excuse I got for why it wasn't drawn the way I wanted it was " that isn't my style" well it doesn't really matter if it isn't your style because it isn't going on YOUR body, and there was plenty of opportunity between me asking if the individual could do it or if someone else would be able to, to say no I think you should talk to someone else.  This right here makes it seem like it was more about money than what the customer wanted.

So this guy told me to talk to another guy that worked here about the style of tattoo I wanted because he would be more suited to do it. So I did and I was told that it would be difficult to draw the tattoo I wanted so that I wouldn't be able to really see it until it was getting done on me? Seriously? am I really supposed to trust someone that much to just do a good job. I have several other tattoos and they have always been drawn and checked by me and asked if this is what i want before going on my body.  

So I told this individual i need to see something because I can't just accept that kind of an answer. When I came back to get the tattoo I was met with hostility and told that I couldn't have the tattoo done that day because it would take too much time. Really? they weren't even crowded and I got there at 11 am in the morning, most of the people in the shop were getting piercings. So I asked if they could do a smaller one for a friend  that they wanted, something extremely easy text. On top of that , that I would come back later if there really wasn't enough time " ", which it turns out after asking a few friends that stopped in for the day the shop was NOT busy that day at all.

The kid that sits at the front desk all of the time went back to start drawing it and said it would take only around 20 minutes and cost about 250$. After about 35minutes of staring back and seeing them shooting the shit and joking around instead of working like they told us they were on drawing stuff up.  

So I told my friend he should just call Captain Jacks Tattoo Studio and see how much they would do it for. They (Captain Jacks) said they would do the same tattoo, same size, same everything for 125$ less, really?  Plus I knew the tattoos would come out great there, where I was unsure about the new artists at addictions.

So he said he wasn't interested in waiting or the tattoo anymore and that it was overpriced, to which this individual got so "upset" that the other guy ( said I don't want to do your tattoo either (to me) take your money back. Apparently business is dispensable.  Seriously these new tattoo artists are very unprofessional, have attitudes, would rather put what THEY want to on YOU, and would rather joke around and socialize with each other than to do their actual jobs and work.  A shame since the tattoo business is about getting your art out , making people happy, NOT money.

Addictions used to be far better than it is now, this shop is not the first place i refer friends to anymore after these experience(s). Piercing yes see Emily. Tattoos? steer clear till they clean up their acts and actually appreciate the business/clients that co

I took my 4 months old baby to this place to get her ears pierced. I took her to this place instead of to Claires because I had bad experience there, my piercings got infected.The needle method is much more expensive, but it's worth it. More sanitary and precised.No infection/complications so far. The piercer was Emily Cahal. She's very nice and professional.

"Nana" ink is tatted across the knuckles of the owner Emily.  She is so AWESOME, so real, and really talented.

I have had a few piercings by her, and have always felt comfortable and safe.  I have sent and gone with many friends and family members to have a piercing by Emily or one of her apprentices. A few years ago I hard time healing one of my facial piercings and they were ALWAYS so accommodating getting me in to look at it's progress.   One of my favorite things about getting my body modifications by Emily is that her original field of work is in nursing.

If you feel like treating yourself to a new "something, something" don't hesitate to book an appointment at Addictions.  This business really does live up to it's name.  I can't seem to keep away for too long.

Check out Addictions new location.  It's gorgeous.