Passed by this place and walked in for a quick check up on my ear piercing that I got 3 months ago (from other state). My ear piercing wasn't feel so well. Sarah was very friendly and professional. She did a quick check and gave me advice on how to clean them. Highly recommended. Read Less

Went here for a very simple line tattoo.  Jon was great.  Setting up the appointment was easy, and once there, he was EXTREMELY patient answering any/all of my questions.  He was helpful in suggesting all possibilities in terms of size/placement/orientation, but was not overly pushy.  The place was super clean, the people super professional; I would definitely go back! Read Less

The lady who did my septum piercing was nice, but didn't seem to have time to treat me the way I wanted to be treated. The whole thing felt rushed, and when she did my piercing in the back room, she went through my septum then through my nostril as well making a hole on the OTHER SIDE of my nose. On top of that, when we first walked in, the younger woman at the front counter didn't seem to know what she was talking about in regards to prices. Overall, I would not recommend this place. Read Less

Jon did an amazing job on my tattoo! I have to admit, I was NERVOUS! At my age, I was either going to get a tattoo or I wasn't. I also wasnt the most articulate person when it came to what I wanted I just knew it had some sentimentality to it. I needed the right person to handle this. He let my idea flow, and he put together the perfect art. He was calm, he talked me through the whole thing and was really easy to work with. The artwork was BEAUTIFUL, and it told the story I needed it to tell. It was recommended that I come here and it was the best choice I ever could have made. My husband is coming here for his next tattoo and if I can brave one more, I will be sitting in Jon's chair once again. I would tell anyone to come here!!!! The shop is easy to find, very clean, locally-owned (which I totally support) and the straightforward approach to the whole process was really hard for me to find. I tried 2 other shops in town and I could not beat what I received here. The Rios' have my 5 stars! Read Less

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. Read Less

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! Read Less

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! Read Less

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! Read Less

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. Read Less

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 Read Less

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 Read Less

Wrote a facebook review of how the co owner/only person working said she would be right back then didn't come back for about 15 mins so I left. She blew up in response, then made sure to share my facebook profile on her own private page so her friends could harass me. Jamie rio not only lied in her response to my review, but clearly was dishonest while I was in the store waiting as she was not right back and it took her more than five minutes to pierce a nose. Had she just been honest about the wait instead of disappearing then being completely unprofessional and disrespectful on Facebook and yelp I would give the business another chance. However, by simply looking through evil by the needles lower rated reviews on facebook and yelp you can clearly see the owner respond with hostility Read Less

Clean, efficient, reasonably priced. Really liked the jewelry I had placed (Swarovski crystal in titanium). However, make sure you know everything about piercing before you show up . To start, no post care instructions were given except to "read the website". 3 days later, I had to make an emergency stop while on vacation in another city to have the piercing replaced, because the post was too short for my nose. It was literally being pulled into the skin of my nose! As I read more about nasal piercing, I learned that "bone" style that was originally placed is considered the worst for new piercings, because they leave no room for swelling. This shop probably does great work, but be well educated before you come. Read Less

Went in to have my daith pierced because of frequent migraines, knowing it might be an old wives tale that the piercing can help with the pain but wanting to give it a go anyways. My piercer was absolutely PHENOMENAL. I have extremely tiny ears and I bleed quite a lot. I think most piercer's would have turned me away and possibly freaked out when they saw how much I bled, but she was calm and at ease the whole time and made me feel 100% comfortable and confident. I never once felt nervous and knew she was in control all along. She did beautiful work and it was clean and safe as well. It has healed beautifully - not even a week since it was pierced and it's fully healed and pain-free! She might hate seeing my tiny ears come back in the shop, but she's the only person touching my baby ears from now on! THANK YOU!!! Read Less

Went to get my nipples pierced and I was very pleased. My piercer was professional and funny and made me feel very comfortable. I was happy with how clean and sterile everything was. My piercings are healing well and I am happy with the price I paid, I only wished I could have given a better tip. Read Less

I went in kind of on a whim to get my third lobes done. I got my second lobes done at Genuine 2.5 years ago, but Evil was cheaper ($30 vs $70 for 2 earrings plus lobe piercings- but Genuine includes a saltwater spray in the price) for someone who already knows about aftercare. Jamie, the piercer, is so kind and very friendly. Everything was sterile and professional. She asked me to check that the spots for my piercings were even before she did them. I was pierced laying down, which is different than when I got them done at Genuine. The studs ended up being the same flatbacks I got my second lobes done with, but were $25 a piece instead of the base $15. If I get another piercing before I leave Bloomington, it will be from Jamie because she obviously has a ton of experience and knows her stuff. I'll post a pic. Read Less

The people there are really nice. Really reasonable rates. I love my tattoos I got. Very pretty. And for a tattoo and piercing shop it was very clean. I recommend them you all. Ryan did some great work. Read Less

Went in to discuss getting a simple script tattoo, had the appointment set up w the lady at the counter, then a tattoo artist came over to talk to me and had a really weirdly abrasive attitude, clearly in a terrible mood, and seemed oddly upset I made an appointment, after talking to him for 5 minutes he seemed like such a total asshole and made me feel so uncomfortable I walked out. Getting a tattoo is supposed to be a good experience, will never step foot in there again after such a bad first impression, clearly no concern for customer service, I don't understand how that place stays in business if their artists talk as rudely as this guy did to me no one wants tattoos from jerks... Read Less

So you know how you make a plan to get tattoos with a friend and you all decide what you're gonna get and you call ahead to make sure they can get all 3 of you in? Well we did that and ended up with Ryan from Evil By the Needle. He told to get there in "about an hour" at 5:00.  We got there about 6:15. He said he needed a few minutes to finish drawing the first one and we waited for about 20 minutes in the waiting room. He took us back, laid it out, completed the tattoo about 8:30. Next up. He takes about 20 minutes in between lays it out does the tattoo finishes up about 9:15. He then says to the person that waited til last because he hadn't finished drawing hers yet that he can't do it tonight. We explain that she's already taken anxiety medication, that we drove in from out of town, that hers was the simplest, that it was her idea for us all to get tattoos in her he first place. He doesn't really reply. Changes the subject. Gets ID from the two he's completed, puts ointment on both completed tattoos and then at 9:40 says he doesn't have time and can't do hers tonight. Asks her to come back another day. He does say he's sorry but then asks what time we arrived. It wouldn't have mattered if we'd been earlier. He wasn't done drawing when we arrived. I am livid. My friend is pissed off. And our group memory is now tainted. What complete crap customer service. She will be getting her tattoo. But no one I know will ever get a recommendation for this place. For the record we also were given no aftercare instructions and though my nephew is only 19 they never verified his age until after the tattoo was complete. Never offered a discount. Never offered to stay late. No accommodation at all. So clearly they have more business than they need. I recommend taking yours elsewhere. Read Less

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.Read Less

Great people, beautiful space, excellent artists. I will definitely be back! Since moving from Philadelphia I have been searching for new body mod place that was as great as my east coast shop, Infinite. The best part, now I can get an amazing tattoo or piercing at the same place. I had almost given up, but now I have a new "home base" with experienced artists, quality material, and lucky me, better prices than out east. So glad I came in last night!!!! Read Less

This was my first adventure to a piercing shop!  My teenage son wanted his lip pierced.  My bff want her ear pierced in two different different spots.  And I decided, at 43, to get my nose pierced.The two ladies that were there were very professional as we picked out our accessories.  They signed us in and the necessary paperwork was done and it was time to pierce!Everything the girls used was packaged and sterile.  The room was super clean and very relaxing.  All three of us were in and out in less than 30 minutes.  She was amazing!  (I want to say her name was Jan, but I could be off!)We will definitely be back!  I was very happy with our experience there! Read Less

I had a seamless and pleasant experience here. Their prices are extremely reasonable and the piercer who did my snug piercing was patient and friendly. I haven't always had this experience at any tattoo and piercing establishment. This is a judgment free zone. Read Less

This is by far the best shop I have ever been to. Everyone is super friendly and nice. I have had several piercings by Jamie and she has done an absolutely wonderful job every time. She made me feel very welcome and eased my nerves. She is very steady and fast. I will never go to another shop. Read Less

Dave and I got tattoos here on Tuesday and had a great experience.  I went in on Monday to talk to Jon, the tattoo artist.  He was very patient with me (this is my first tattoo), and accommodating.  He was also extremely professional.  He worked very quickly and efficiently (my tattoo only took about 20 minutes), and was very careful to make sure the detail was absolutely correct.  He was also patient with Dave, who was super nervous and shaky.  Both our tattoos look amazing and I would absolutely recommend Evil by the Needle. Read Less