Mystic Owl Tattoo — Local services in Marietta

I came in February to get my nose pierced because my boyfriend offered to pay for it as a birthday gift. It was my choice of where to go and I decided to go to Mystic Owl because I originally recorded the shop for my best friend to get her tattoo (which was badass btw, we both loved what Taylor did!). I figured that since they did such a marvelous job with my friends tattoo that they would do just as well with my nose piercing! It was my mistake for thinking this place would do as well.

First off I did a ton of research on the shop and the staff (at the time they only showed one piercer) I was under the assumption that she would be doing it with her large portfolio and experience.. WRONG! We walked in on a Sunday (without an appointment) to meet this young black woman at the front desk (can't remember her name).The shop was very clean, and she was a very nice girl, not rude at all however, her appearance looked like she just rolled out of bed and came to work ( which was a stark contrast from my last experience there).

She asked what we were looking for and we told her, She then proceeded to get up and check if they had any jewelry left to do any. She managed to scrape up a couple but there really was no choices which was a turn off. Next she took us into one of the piercing rooms and went about the process (washing hands, taking out sterile needles etc.). At this point I just assumed that she was a new hire that knew what she was doing considering the reputation of the shop. She didn't even give any after care instructions ( and whatever she did say when I asked was very vague). She did the piercing and took a picture and we went about our merry way. The real issues started after we left.

First off, I am very confident that she used a gauge entirely too big for a nose piercing, Even the jewelry looked to be about an 16! Second I HATED the jewelry she used, she used a round top; it looked similar to a labret. I ended up having to go back to the shop to buy another (the dang top twisted off and fell down the drain while cleaning), and they didn't even have any jewelry period! I ended up having to go to Lucky Draw in marietta to buy a replacement.

Next thing, I have a lot of piercings and I have never ever had any issues with any of them. This piercing is the most troublesome! It started acting up from the second week and It has been months since February and its still acting as though it hasn't healed. I actually had to take the nose ring out due to it starting to open up and absorb the jewelry... Honestly if this was my first body piercing i would think it was me. But considering i haven't gone to the same place twice, i can say that she messed me up. Lastly, After ALL the issues i was having I called the shop so many times for advice on what to do and it was literally the same answer, I even went as far as to call other shops (who gave me more detailed advice).

Thinking back on it all, she had to be an apprentice.. I am so pissed that my birthday gift turned out to be nothing but a troublesome and painful experience up to now. Im even more upset that Im going to have to give up and try again on the other side at a DIFFERENT shop. The experience and bedside manner was there, but a piercing that would be done properly is what I came for. Please ladies and gentlemen their tattoos are amazing , but I can honestly say I wouldn't go back there for a piercing even if...

In a week, I was at the shop 3 times... myself, my brother, and husband all got tattoos in the same week because of how pleased I was with simply the "energy" from walking in... I was referred by 2 different people from 2 different parts of my world.... and Mystic Owl was HIGHLY recommended. I contacted Mike directly via email... he quickly replied, providing feedback and very detailed information about his self and the shop.

While my brother was in town, I took him to Mystic Owl where he immediately felt "right" about the shop - he got his first tattoo and possibly fell a little in love with Taylor-Ann :) (who is absolutely amazing as well!)..The shop is so amazing clean... You can always tell how sanitary a place is by the bathroom.. WOW! I felt like I was in a model home... Clean and very nice...

2 days later I came and saw Mike, so nice, professional (yes! didn't know that existed in a tattoo atmosphere) I told him what I wanted.. he said ok give me a few minutes to draw something up.. came back with my vision in his hand! I left there with A LOT more than I had expected... he went above and beyond! On the way home, I stop at the store and was approached by multiple people to ask about where I got my tattoo (this is how amazing this art was!).... only 2 days later.. my husband was on the table with Dr. Mike :) and loved every moment of it (Ha!).

As crazy as it sounds... In just the few times I have been at Mystic Owl, I feel like I'm family. I love it! I've never been one for piercing.. but only because I'd love another reason to hang out... I'm considering coming back to have Tara (Owner) pierce something for me :)

Thank You Vince, Mike, Tara, Taylor-Ann, Jace.... (sorry if I missed half the group but this is everyone that was part of my experience) for making my latest tattoo session the experience...

I will never go there again.

So I emailed and made an appointment to start planning for my first tattoos (I have two picked out) a few days in advanced. Well, the day of the appointment, I realized I was going to be late, so I called and told them. They were completely understanding and asked when I would be there. I got there, and the inside was completely clean and nice. I checked in, and she said it'd be a minute. I sat and waited, and saw an artist working with another woman. About ten minutes pass, and he gets up to go sketch something for her. On his way to the back he turns to me and introduces himself. After formalities I showed him the ideas that I wanted, and he immediately shut down. I think it was because they were small and would only take one hour combined. He explained that he couldn't copy someone else's work, and I said I understood. I asked if he could give me a basic sketch of what he was thinking, because the one was small but intricate. He refused, saying that they only draw if they know the customer is going to get the tattoo. I said I couldn't say that until I knew what I would be getting, and that I was trying to compare from a few other places. Then he told me that I didn't need to get my tattoos there and walked away.

While I'm sure the tattoo's would have been fine, I;ll never know because their customer service is so bad. Basically, don't go there unless you want something big, so they can charge you...