Reviews of Evil by the Needle Custom Tattoo and Piercing Studio (Tattoo Shop)

David Richards

Very friendly staff....clean and hygienic and great value

Matthew Cook

Great staff a d Artist's get extremely honest, If they don't do a specific style that tell you. They Honestly want ther clients to leave with ever lasting Happiness.

Shyanne Parker

Absolutely wonderful! Came in on a busy day with a group of friends who all wanted pierced and we were in and out with barely any wait time and they were very helpful with all our questions. Can’t wait to go back to get another piercing.

LynxyStuff

The workers are professional and welcoming. Will answer your questions with no problems and overall know their deal. I've gotten a few piercings with them and no problem.

Brett Day

Great experience. Clean shop, friendly environment and very pleased with my tattoo! Going back again!!

Grace Thomas

Really great place! Jamie has done all 10 of my piercings and Kasey has done 2 of my 5 tattoos. Excellent shop, prices and staff.

Caroline Bueno

Got my first ear cartilage piercing here - the piercer, Pucci, was so nice and explained everything well before even taking the sterile needle out. Most importantly, the shop was clean and professional! Definitely will come back for more piercings.

Tina Eads

Jon and Jamie are amazing as a couple running a small business. Sure, we have had to wait a little while to get to Jon. He is a great artist and needs time to finish up with a prior client, or reset himself to assist the next one. Jon's work is well worth the brief wait. Jamie and her children will engage customers as they can. There are always people in the shop with questions or getting piercings. Jon has a very laid-back, calm but straight forward personality. You can give him some basics and he comes back with fabulous artwork that you can truly be proud of. I had never had a tattoo, and Jon was patient and willing to chat about anything to help me be calm in the chair. His opinions about an idea are honest, but never inappropriate or mean-spirited. My son was in the room while his dad got a tattoo and he was very against the process at first. Jon's willingness to answer his questions and great attitude opened my son up to being more accepting. I would recommend this shop to any of my colleagues or office staff, and often have. They are very clean, very open about their processes and I could not have chosen a better place! Thank you, Rio Family, for setting up shop here.

Chelsea Dee Chapman

The staff here are so good! I’m new to piercings and didn’t know you’re supposed to eat before getting one, so naturally I almost passed out after getting it. Lol my piercer took every precaution to make sure I was okay in the end! She got me water, a trash can, walked me to the couch to sit, and even gave me a starburst!!

chasiti herring

Great shop with awesome customer service! Jamie is very knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions!

chynna swoveland

I got my belly button pierced here. It ended up getting super infected but I am sure that was my own fault. I came back some time later to inquire about a tattoo but the guy I had talked to really did not seem interested. So I left and went to Crimson Breed instead.

Dan Fox

Never had a bad experience here. Casey did 3 out of my 4 tatoos here, and gave me a free touch up. My wife has had five piercings here, with no issues.

Cassie Kelly

Jamie was super amazing, I will definitely be returning

Alice Tedrow

Our experience was amazing. Jon Rio is fabouls and we will definitely be going back. Loved it.

Paula Ely

The best in what they do!!!

Michael Ickle

Jon did an amazing job!

Cassidy Beavin

I am a minor. They told me when I got my nose pierced to look on the website to learn how to clean it. No conversation, bad constomer service. Very rude. They didn't show me the ring before they put it in , so I had no idea the shape. They also didn't explain how to get it in or out. Literally put a hole in my face and was like look up everything else for yourself. Really sucks if you ask me.

Amanda Lynn

Jamie is amazing

Kirby Bruce

Vey helpful very good work

Jill Hutslar

Walked in with my friend for a tattoo an hour and a half before they closed. It was very simple (took the other shop 20 minutes). When she said what I needed the girl greeted her with “I’ve been here 11 hours and haven’t eaten.” Then she went to check with the guy (the owner) to see if he wanted to do it. It was obvious by his attitude that he didn’t but he finally said he would. After we waited while they rebooted the computer 3 times we finally said “We’re just gonna go.” The girl opened the back door when we got to our car and said the computer was finally up. We said “That’s ok. We’re gonna go.” Then she slammed the door. We drove across town and found a friendly artist who charged $20 less, had it done in 20 minutes and didn’t require a computer to draw it up.

Charles Gwyn

I had a great experience thanks SARAH

Bill Lookatch

This place is great- my wife and I have both received multiple tattoos here and are always happy with Jon’s work. Looking forward to getting more here soon! Keep up the good work Evil By The Needle!

Jason Luman

Great place with great friendly people...

Sierra Glover

I would rate this 10 stars if i could , i have gotten a few piercings from here. Jamie is amazing! She likes to keep a conversation and she is very funny.I recommend everyone go to her or john. They are both very friendly! Great job guys, Keep it up!! :)

Patrick Rubeck

3 pieces done by John so far and each one is better than the last. I won't go anywhere else

Logan Bruner

The artist here is the real deal!

Kevin Sullivan

So accommodating to my schedule. In person, showed my design, paid my deposit, appointment all set. They could have done it three days from when I walked in!!!

Alexa Lutz

piercing was really good, but the piercer was not personable what so ever. I think me and my friend only spoke like 3 words to her... maybe she was having a bad day idk. but great piercings!!

Damien Blakeslee

Very nice and caring people. I got one of my planned two snakebites done a couple weeks ago and the swelling wouldn't go down. Went back in and they figured out that the bar was too short so they replaced it for free. Now no swelling problems at all! Going in next week to get the other side done! :)

Jennifer White

Best place love the owner

MaryLynn Baldwin

I have quite a few tattoos and one of my favorites is from an artist at this shop! I will be returning soon for more work. I am super picky about the artists I choose and all the ins and outs of my tattoos. She was great with details and made me feel comfortable. The only suggestion I would have is getting a more comfortable chair to sit in when being tattooed. I think the pain of sitting was worse than that of the tattoo itself!

Chris Danser

Great husband and wife run piercer and tattoo artist... both. Do great work and are extremely friendly.

Rachel Webb

This is mine and my husbands go to place for tattoos or piercings. John has done multiple tattoos for myself and done large pieces like a sleeve for my husband. Hes done portraits of our children and more cartoon type pieces as well. I love his line work, the thick lines are my favorite. I've gotten multiple piercings from Jamie. Shes so nice and funny and keeps up a conversation with you while she works with you. The fact that they attend several conferences and such every year makes me feel like their hearts are invested in what they do and they want to be the best at it. The shop is clean and weve always had a great experience there.

Clare Cashen

I got my tattoo done by Kasey, and absolutely love it. She's so nice and talented, I cannot recommend her and this shop enough

Gillian Fulford

Went with a friend to get some piercings, and they turned out wonderful! The piercers were very gentle and allowed him to take his time when he was fairly shocked after first getting them. They even brought him water and plaid relaxing music as he recovered from his first piercing experience. Very nice people who do great piercings for a really cheap price! Amazing place

Sara Hayden

Just got my second tattoo here, and they were amazing! It was on my ribs, which isn't the most comfortable spot to get inked, but he was really understanding when the pain got bad and made the whole thing go really smoothly. I'll definitely go back, they treat their customers really well! Great family who owns the business, i would highly recommend going here. I'm in love with my tattoo!

Torie Mccraw

I have never been somewhere that has treated me like trash in my entire life!

Lew Brickhate

Took a friend there to get pierced, I was pretty impressed and ended up getting a piercing myself. The piercer was very friendly and did a very professional job. I looked through the tattooist portfolio and liked all that he had done

John Duncan

Have been here for both tattoos and piercings. They are both friendly and very professional. They work with you to give you exactly what you want and are happy to help and make recommendations. I can't speak for the other artist there but Jon and Jamie's work is top notch. I wont go anywhere else to get tattoo and piercing work done.

Thomas Moody

Awesome place, very friendly people!

Olivia Williams

I went in on a Sunday afternoon and was in and out within 15 minutes. The lady who pierced me was very nice and super quick! She definitely knew what she was doing. Their prices were very affordable too, even with getting more than just the basic silver ball. I will be going back to get my jewelry changed and get more piercings with her!

Bronti McClellan

I have been going to evil by the needle for years now, I have been impressed by every service I've had done there. I had my nose pierced years ago and will be going back soon to get it re-pierced. The main lady who pierces there is amazing! I picked out some new beautiful opals for my ear and she helped me take out my existing ones and get the new ones in, no questions asked. Thank you!

Emily Trader

I got my first tattoo from Jon at Evil by The Needle, and he was absolutely fantastic. He was very patient with me. He is so accommodating to everyone that comes in, and will make sure your tattoo is placed somewhere it will look good. I have also gotten several piercings done by Jamie, and I won't go anywhere else for a tattoo or piercing. They are just fantastic.

Teri Bay

When I got my tongue pierced, the lady that did it was so good. I didnt even feel the needle go in. She was really nice and very informative on how to take care of the piercing.

C

The entire crew at Evil by the Needle is fantastic. They are always friendly and professional. The shop is always clean. I take all my friends and family that are interested in a tattoo or piercing to them. Jon and Kacey have done 15+ tattoos for me and I love each and every one. I get a lot of compliments on their work from people in the community as well as other tattoo artists. They do a great job from start to finish, and are easy to sit with. Both are good listeners and will try to give you exactly what you are wanting. They are honest about the work, and will discuss any changes that may need to be made. Jamie is awesome as well. She has done at least 10 of my piercings. She is always quick and as gentle as can be. All my piercings have turned out perfect. I personally haven't had any done by Sarah, but a friend I was with got her tragus and cartilage pierced. Sarah was very kind and patient with her. Overall, I highly recommend Evil by the Needle.

Lark Farlee

The BEST place to get piercings in town! I've gotten all 8 of mine there and Jaime each time was friendly and did an amazing job! Could not recommend them more.

Julie Walker

All I can say is, I LOVE my tattoo. It is so beautiful, and better than I ever imagined it! The experience was wonderful. I came in with an idea and Jon worked with me to make sure it was exactly what I wanted. Not only that, it was a cover up!

Alexia Geenen

Great experience. I called that day for a walk- in and was very happy with the hospitality, cleanliness, and vibe of the shop. Very happy with my tattoo I got a few weeks ago- is healing perfectly.

Nicolas Stafford

Jon is an amazing artist and can take an idea from concept to a better tattoo than you imagine in a matter of days. Great environment in the shop and very reasonable prices. Highly recommended for your next tattoo or piercing!

Nicole Cox

This is the only place I will ever go from now on. They're the best in the business.

Erica Baker

My friends and I stopped in yesterday for piercings! Minimal wait, great service, and very clean environment! Will definitely be back to see Jamie soon!

paula rushton

Love this place;)

Claudia Davis

Got my nose pierced here abotu a month ago. It was my first piercing. They had a great selection of jewelry and were very kind and patient with my nervousness. The process was quick, relatively painless, and expertly done. Additionally, when I started to feel faint afterwards, they were very caring and helped me get to feeling better. I have only good things to say about this place, and were I to want something else pierced I would no doubt come here again.

Emily Garvey

Piercing prices here are so cheap and the lady who did my triple ear piercing was so sweet. She helped me change my nose jewelry free of charge and this whole experience was just quick and easy. Definitely will be going back for more.

Cathy Holtsclaw

Awesome place and very helpful and friendly service!

Ricky Waldrip

Jamie does an amazing job with piercings! Will definitely return to see her!

Morgan Knapp-Coronel

I had my nose done in January and I've been meaning to rate! I am a minor so I was super nervous to get it done because I don't do well with pain at all. The piercer was amazing and I'll definitely go back! She was patient and was able to keep me calm. Afterwards, she explained how to clean it and said if I needed to remember anything that I can check the website (which was very detailed and helpful, by the way!!). She even said that when and if I go to change it, I can go back and she will help me get my stud out! The jewelry is also gorgeous and great quality! I usually have allergies to certain metals, but I haven't had any swelling or pain whatsoever. I definitely recommend Evil By The Needle! All my friends have gotten theirs done their too and we all love it. We will %100 go back!

Emma Quackenbush

Clean nice shop, but awful customer service. I came here for a tattoo in December and they were empty, yet still seemed to have no interest in tattooing me, but finally said “I guess he can do it for you”. I came back for a nose piercing, and once again they were rude and pierced my nose with a hoop that was extremely to big. I couldn’t stand it and went to another parlor in town and they said it was pierced in the crease of my nose which is a big no no, and it could have been done with a smaller hoop. Happy with my results from the other parlor, but I do no recommend this shop for piercings!

Lauren Fugate

They do a great job and are friendly and helpful with making final decisions. The piercer is fantastic and all the tattoo staff definetly know their stuff!

Jaclyn Simmons

Evil By The Needle is the best place to get pierced or tattooed in Indiana period. Jamie has the best selection of high end jewelry and kasey gave me the best tattoo I have. I always feel welcome and everyone is so kind.

DJ Oliver

Great artists. Fair prices! !

Ciera Banks

I received my first tattoo at this shop and was satisfied with the tattoo itself, but was not happy with how I was treated by the artist. He basically told me that he wouldn’t do my tattoo if it was too “girly.” This was shocking to me since I was a paying customer. Then a couple years later, I went in to get spider bites. The woman was nice and told me what I needed to do afterward, but didn’t ask me if I was allergic to anything. I ended up going home with the spider bites but my lip was super swollen because of my allergy to the nickel in the post and when I went to another shop to check it out, was told that the piercer hit a capillary in my lip. I’ve read other reviews from people and the piercer claims that she is the “best in Bloomington?” Funny. I feel if she was the best she’d know to ask if her customers are allergic to anything and wouldn’t mess up a person’s lip. My advice, go to Genuine or Crimson Breed.

Steven King

Jon did a fantastic job on my tat. Im very glad of the choice I made choosing Evil by the Needle to do the work that is permanently on my body. I will go back to them for future work as well.

Tiffany Sanders

I enjoyed my experience here at evil by the needle. I've gotten two piercings and two tattoos so far and more to come. They customer service was out standing, professional, and clean . Jon was my Tattoo artist and made me feel comfortable every step of the way also did a amazing job on every piece he did on me. I recommend him to anyone and far as my piercing I love the fact of how quick Jamie was in how she as well made me comfortable and distracted me from the pain which was great for me. I'll be going back for both tattoos and piercing. I found me a permanent tattoo artist and piercer and I'm so happy with their work

Mitchell Wade

So I got all 7 of my piercings there (I only have 5 now.) 4 earrings (2 each ear) at size 14. Septum at 14 and spider bites each at 14. It is clean. They seem to know how to do the initial piercing and the after care and such. All that is fine and perfect. Why they get a one star from me is because I took my spider bites out for 30 minutes to take a shower and clean them. It had been about 45 days so thought it was healed. Nope. It closed shut and I couldn't get back in. I went to evil by the needle to get it repierced. But instead of doing that maybe there was a legitimate reason that it couldn't be repierced, she decided to stretch it to size. So it was about a 22 where it was and went to a 12 in one go. I was told it would heal faster but I was in pain for about a day and found out my lip and ripped open on the inside from the stretching. Not like horrific, but enough that I still have scars from it 5 years later.

Daniel Thomas

I took my daughter here to get her nose pierced, so I'm rating based on her experience. Not a bullring (which I forbid) but a side nostril piercing with a delicate hoop. The personnel were friendly and efficient.

Megan Snyder

Jon did my tattoo. He did an awesome job!!! It was quick too. Thank you Jon!!

kelli simmons

Great work!

Hadley Ocheltree

I got a tattoo done by Jon there and absolutely love it! The experience is one I won't forget for my first tattoo, and the atmosphere made me feel very relaxed and comfortable. Thanks guys!

James Eads

Jon is awesome! I would recommend him to anyone!

Stacey Dell

Jon did a watercolor tattoo for my sister, and Terren did a dandelion for my mother. They both did such a fabulous job! I was totally bummed that we didn't have time left for me to get a tattoo as well. Beautiful artwork, and we so enjoyed chatting with them while we were getting inked. Can't wait to go back and get mine done! I live three hours away, and it's totally worth the drive!

Caitlyn Shively

They’ve pierced me 12 times and I haven’t had a bad experience yet. absolutely love the staff

j loschen

Jon laid down a killer piece of my sons name. My experience was great. Very professional. I will definitly be making another trip to EBTN in the future. Thanks again Jon.

Rapid Meltdown

Great place for all of your tattoo and piercing needs. The owners are great people are very friendly and believe in giving back to their community.

Tammi Souders

Daith Jamie Rio does great job my 9th one from her

Eliza Thompson

Wonderful service. Got my rook pierced.

Julie Miller

I've gotten multiple piercings here, along with one tattoo. I also brought my little sister in for her ear piercings. Every time I visit, Jon and Jamie are nothing but friendly and knowledgeable. The shop is always sanitary and clean. If I have trouble with my piercings (which I'm prone to - sensitive skin), Jamie always offers suggestions and help. Love coming to Evil by the Needle and would highly recommend it to others.

Jack Berkley

I came in to get a few tattoos and after some discussion the artist improved upon every idea I gave, the staff is nice, friendly, creative, understanding. There is nothing I can complain about with my experience. The prices were very affordable. And the NWA and Tupac playing in the waiting area was very nice.