Ultimate Art Form Tattoo Studio — Local services in Wentzville

Daith Piercing for Migraines - Tales From a Non-Rebel, 40-Something Mother of 2.

I have no tattoos. Heck, I'd never even been to a tattoo parlor! I had my ears pierced at age 13 at the mall but that was a looonngg time ago. I've gotten migraines since I was a teenager and while there are various triggers, one of my biggies is from sinus and air pressure changes. I heard about daith piercings by chance from a checker at the grocery store. She had horrible migraines and said she hadn't had one in 2 years after getting the piercing! I'm not one to do something crazy like a piercing without checking it out first so besides researching it online, I asked my primary care Dr. He said there wasn't a lot of scientific data about it but that he had a few patients who had tried it with success. The risks were the same as getting your ears pierced - they can get infected if you don't take care of them. Still uncertain, I started a search for someone to do the piercing. I checked websites, reviews on multiple sites (Google, Yelp, Facebook) in the entire STL metro area and found that the best choice was in my own backyard of Wentzville - Ultimate Form Tattoo Studio. Since I am thorough in my research (plus a wuss!), I called to ask my list of questions first. I knew that Bo did the piercings but it was Jimbo who answered the phone. (Jimbo who is the definition of character. He could sub for a member of ZZ Top if needed.) He said that they had done about 200 of these piercings for migraine sufferers and that about 97% had complete relief. Those are some good odds! I could tell that Jimbo was not the kind of person who would blow sunshine up my skirt. He's a straight shooter. I decided to get both ears done since I have pain on both sides of my head. It was $30 to do 1 ear or $50 to do both. They got me in about an hour later. I wanted to go before I changed my mind.

The studio had the flavor that I had expected - pin up models with tattoos (they were tasteful though!), Harley motorcycle stuff and the pencil holder of a butt - complete with the pencil sticking out. The place was very, very clean though. I could tell that they took things like germs really seriously! Bo is a little more quiet than Jimbo but has a great sense of humor. I could tell right away that he knew his craft very well and I didn't have to worry about anything. I didn't have a migraine when I went but my head felt like a balloon because of sinus pressure. He pierced the first ear. It didn't hurt any more than getting a shot. Then the most bizarre thing happened - that side of my head completely cleared within a couple of seconds! By comparison, the other side still felt like a balloon! I didn't expect that at all! Same thing happened on the other side after he pierced it! I don't know if this is normal thing or not. Maybe I am an airhead like my husband has dared say before!

It's been about a week since my trip to the wild side. Not only have I not had a migraine, I haven't had any sinus pressure either. It's May in STL and pollen counts are off the charts - but my sinuses are clear as can be! It's not all fun and games though. My ears are sore like if you have earbuds that are too big in your ears too long. I have to clean them several times a day and move the rings so they don't get stuck. I get a little dizzy when that happens! I also get a headache after moving them but they aren't bad and go away quickly. I know that will get better as they heal. So would I go and get more piercings for aesthetics? Nope! Would I do it all over again for the migraines? In a heartbeat! I was lucky to have found a place that gave me such a good experience though. My 19 year old percussionist son wants to get a tattoo. He'll be going to see Bo or Jimbo when he's ready!

UPDATE: It's been 2 months since my piercings and still no...

So first and foremost I'm glad this is a public forum. I was actually in the store as a individual customer behind this customer and can attest to the "so called" truthful response of the owner. I too was in your store at the exact same time. So I'm GOING TO CLARIFY @ the owner you stated the artist was on the phone...that is a OPEN LIE. The artist was not on the phone and was actually tattooing a patrons LEFT LEG the entire time. It's apparent that the owner in how he has handle both (1 star reviews) in the past month has no concept on respect, integrity or professionalism. So it's going to be amusing the colorful and highly jaded response I receive.

As for my experience I too was not ACKNOWLEDGED which was why I was going to file a review. It's not the quality of art the business delivers nor the selection. It's was simple lack of customer service that was not provided which by the way is a simple training issue as the owner. However @ the owner who has failed to grasp the concept stated has only shown he leads by example as the owner by being overly aggressive to negative feedback. AGAIN @ the owner complete failure of customer service. Point proven...so yes like that sign that hangs on the (right side wall in the middle before you reach the display of belly piercings)...since integrity isn't the owners strong suit. It's states can't compete with others prices for their work is their worth. Well @ the owner is your job as the owner your work? So your response to these things are your worth.. 1 stars are equally important as 5 stars ( Good luck removing your ignorance from the public eye) Fyi also I wonder how the lady that entered the shop briefly before I left experience went because she too was unacknowledged the entire time I was present. (Unless owner wants to says she never...

Did amazing at first kinda got sloppy towards the end, doesn’t use second skin, bit low quality for bandage, hopefully when I get shading done it gets better Mad disrespectful, refusing to fix the mistake and finish the work. Went to a different artist and they said the work didn’t look very professional and the bandage was bad too. Refused to return 60$ deposit and told them to only do 2 legs or 4 legs on my design and yet it was still 3 and didn’t add any of the designs I wanted in there at all. Didn’t do their job. Had me wait 3 hours for the design because they refused to send me a draft even after they said they would. And hand was shaky even before the needle touched my skin. But it’s okay I’ll have it fixed by someone else who actually wants to do their job correctly. And someone who claims to be doing this professionally for 31 it’s quite irresponsible and not...