XStaci Body Piercing — Local services in Burnaby

I rarely write reviews but this experience does not sit well with me. I recently got a tattoo done at this shop. The following morning, I noticed that the ink looked like it was spreading. After doing a google search I realized I had tattoo blowout. I emailed the tattoo shop to have them confirm whether it was tattoo blowout or not. They responded and recommended for me to come in once the tattoo has healed. At this point, I have already accepted that my tattoo has indeed blownout and figured I would just get it removed with laser. However, my sister paid for the tattoo and I felt bad that she had just wasted money on a tattoo that was going to be removed. I figured I might go to the shop to have them take a look at my tattoo to determine whether it was ready to be removed and ask whether she could be credited to get a small tattoo. When I went into the tattoo shop, the tattoo artist proceeded to ask me if I followed the after-care instructions that he gave me. I told him that he NEVER gave me after-care instructions. My sister who also got a tattoo that day can vouch for me as she never got after-care instructions as well. As expected, he insisted that he did which was a complete lie. However, he did admit to not giving us the after-care pamphlet…. If he had given me instructions, there is no doubt that I would have followed them to prevent this from happening. He made it seem as if I should have known… I didn’t further pressed him on his negligence as he had a client in his chair and I did not want to make the situation any more awkward than it already was. He refused the give my sister credit for a small tattoo which I don’t understand... I wasn’t being unreasonable and asking for a refund. However, he did offer to fix the blowout by adding skin coloured pigment around the tattoo. I declined as I did not trust that he would do a good job after the first incident. I had the tattoo done in an area where the skin is thin and there is a lot of movement which makes it even more prone to blowout. I understand that these things happen and that you can’t always predict whether a tattoo will blowout or not. However, it is your job as a tattoo artist to inform clients and provide clients with after-care instructions and not just assume they know. This is especially important for someone who is getting a tattoo done for the first time and does not know how to care for their tattoo. YOU are the tattoo artist and in most cases you are more knowledgeable than the client. It is your duty to make sure EVERY client is informed of after-care instructions, whether it is their first or 20th tattoo. Every time my sister has gotten a tattoo at Adrenaline she has always gotten after-care instructions without fail. In my opinion, failing to do so and proceeding to lie about it is beyond unprofessional. I would not recommended this tattoo shop and especially not the...

My fiance and I went to Geronimo Tattoos today (Dec 27, 2019 @ 12:30 pm). I had emailed Dan a few days before and had sent him the images I wanted to get tattooed and the sizes. Dan provided me with an estimate and booked me an appointment.

I arrived a bit early and Dan took me in a bit early and focused only on my Fiance and I. Dan let us know about the design details and worked out the exact size and details that we wanted. He drew it out exactly how we imagined and even added his own creative touch that made the design look even more appealing.

Dan was extremely kind and confident in his abilities. He was able to give both of us the exact tattoos that we wanted and was super knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. He was honest and really did value the profession of art and tattoos then money.

Dan gave us a very good deal and was very precise and timely in doing the tattoo.

For anyone that gives bad reviews, I would highly ignore them as they either could not follow the after care instructions or did not listen to staff instructions/ werent flexible.

Dan told us right off the bat that the first tattoo we wanted needed to be modified as the details would not be captured. He also gave us pros and cons of the area we wanted.

If we were stubborn, we would go through with it and then later realize staff were right.

Dan tells you straight away what he can do and what will be best. He is a master in his field and for people who complain afterwards, well, they sort of deserve it for being stubborn.

Overall, all staff were friendly and this is a great place to get tattoos at a very good price by caring staff. I have had no issues and Dan makes sure to clean the workspace/ keep everything sanitized.

Will be back !

Ali S

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I am old and scared but I know I want to get one in my life! My original artist was no longer ger there so Dan accommodated me and honored my deposit. Consultation with Dan was delightful, encouraging and he is very fun but honest with his inputs to the design. The place is clean and very organized, all the staffs are friendly. My first session was done 2 weeks ago and I am back today for my retouch. My pain tolerance is low, I'm a big baby (old one too so my skin tears more!) but I survived and I love the end result. The art in me that I own, i love it and i recommend my tattoo artist Dan, he is very patient, will make you feel comfortable, great communication during consultation, and during the session and answers to all my messages and text when I have any question! And I am happy with his work! This place is very professional, and Dan is very honest during consultation. While waiting I overheard his advice to a young lady who wanted a tattoo on her hand, his honestly told her to think about it, since she's thinking of a very visible area.. they do give a great consultation and gives the clients time you think and be happy with this permanent body art. Tracy is very friendly and supportive , I might come back for piercing one day! Lots of young kids came for ear piercing on my first visit, and today lots of walk in tattoo inquiries and they answer them with honesty. I got my one tattoo in my life but possible go back gir retouch or ear peircing one day!!...