The Bell Rose Tattoo — Local services in Daphne

I have gone to this tattoo shop for the past 3 years and use to have nothing but wonderful things to say. I would recommend them to everyone who asked about my tattoos. However I WILL NEVER GO BACK!!! I paid for a tattoo in full a year ago and had the first session done and set up an appointment for a later date to finish it. Covid happened and things got post poned obviously this has zero to do with my issue because it wasn't something either of us could control. I set a new appointment date and unfortunately had to reschedule due to my job and having to cover shifts when employees quit with no notice. yet again something neither of us could control. The issue is that when I called to reschedule not one single person thought it was necessary to inform me of any different policies that were in place regarding having someone with you during your session. This has never been an issue before and I never would have thought that even with a mask on you couldn't have your spouse with you. I drove over an hour to my appointment was there early like every other time and was rudely told that not only could my wife not come in with me but that as always my tattoo artist was needing me to wait. I understand that a brief wait is normal but every single time I have ever gone I have waited no less then 45 minutes to a hour and a half for my appointment. This is not only inconvenient but frustrating since the whole reason for an appointment time is to start then. Especially when you aren't drawing up a new tattoo. This time was no different of course except for the fact that you had to sit outside in the 40 degree cold. This also was not told to me at the time of my reschedule which seems like something you would want to let your customers know before hand so they could be prepared. We ended up sitting in the car so we didn't freeze while we waited and thank god we did because we sat there for the next 45 minutes and NOT ONE SINGLE TIME were we even thought about. Finally I decided that mine and my wife's time was just as important as anybody else's, that I refuse to leave my wife in the car for the next few hours alone, and that if this is how they are treating returning customers who have pre paid tattoos and been waiting for a year to finish a tattoo then I was done spending my money there. I got a hey sorry I am ready for you now text a hour and ten minutes after my appointment time and that was it. I have never been so disappointed in a business that I have backed so often over the years. Pete is a wonderful artist but that doesn't matter when you treat your clients like you and your time is more important then theirs. I would have been charged for every minute of his time for sure. Lost a loyal...

I recently had the pleasure of getting over a dozen tattoos done by Maddie over the course of 6 months, and I can confidently say that she is an absolute gem of a tattoo artist. From start to finish, my experience at her studio was exceptional. First and foremost, Maddie's professionalism and attention to detail immediately set the tone for a positive experience. She took the time to discuss my ideas and preferences, offering valuable insights to enhance the design. Maddie's ability to translate concepts into art is truly commendable; she captured the essence of my vision with precision and creativity. The cleanliness and organization of Maddie's studio were also noteworthy. Sterile equipment, a comfortable atmosphere, and adherence to strict hygiene standards showcased her commitment to both the art and the client's well-being. It's evident that Maddie values mirror The Bell Rose in creating a safe and enjoyable space for clients. When it came time for the actual tattooing process, Maddie's skill and expertise were evident. Her steady hand and confident strokes demonstrated a mastery of the craft. She worked efficiently without sacrificing quality, ensuring a smooth and relatively pain-free experience. Maddie's commitment to providing the best possible outcome was evident throughout the entire session. Furthermore, Maddie's post-tattoo care instructions were comprehensive, demonstrating her dedication to ensuring the longevity and vibrancy of the artwork. She took the time to address any concerns I had and provided valuable insights on proper aftercare. Overall, I am beyond pleased with the tattoo Maddie created for me. Her talent, professionalism, and genuine passion for her work make her an outstanding tattoo artist. I wholeheartedly recommend Maddie to anyone seeking a skilled artist who values client satisfaction and delivers exceptional results. I'm already looking forward to my next...

Due to the COVID-19 quarantine, I’ve found myself with more time on my hands so here goes a review that should've been written a long time ago! I came in maybe four months ago to get an industrial piercing, the service was great and my piercer seemed knowledgeable and kept me in the loop with everything he was doing! Cool, off to a good start. I buy some of their “salt saline solution” and leave. Now here comes trouble, a week of trying to ignore the pain I notice it’s still bleeding. That’s fine, I’m sure it’s normal and it said it was online. Come three weeks, still bleeding nonstop and just completely swollen. I go back to get a “check-up” and see what’s going on. The same guy is in that day and takes a peek for me. He said it’s completely normal and should be ok in the next few weeks. He adds to his comment with “I should keep using my solution.” My boyfriend seemed skeptical about the bleeding but said ok let’s go. Come another three weeks and I’m in wretched pain. Blood always flowing and a HUGE swollen ear. During this time we were in gulf shores visiting to buy a car but while we did this we stopped at a random piercing shop I found on Google that had five stars. Every single employee, I kid you not, told us that the bar was way far too short and damaging my ear tremendously. I decided to get it taken out upon four pieces of advice from four AMAZING piercers. And let me tell you, I’d rather get fifteen industrial piercings. Taking that out hurt so much. WOW! I came into this hopeful and ended up in pain and now with a weird looking bump on my ear. I’m sure they do great tattoos but please beware. I hate making these kinds of posts and never want to come off as annoying or terrible but this truly ruined a good two months of my life. Here’s to the recovery...