I got my nostril pierced recently and a few days later it started getting very irritated. I went to Lucky Rabbit where they told me the jewelry was not the highest quality. I had to get a new ring due to the jewelry not being spacecious enough for swelling and they also told me it was pierced at an angle that made the gem dig into my piercing hole. I don’t 100% recommend getting a piercing here. Staff was relatively friendly, however I will not be coming back. I recommend Lucky Rabbit!! Read Less

I went here for my first tattoo, and Chase did an awesome job! Not only does the tattoo look really good, but he was super patient with me and helped me make sure I got exactly what’s i wanted. He’s very friendly, so definitely request him if you go! Read Less

Nice looking place ~ when we first walked it it was empty besides the three tattoo artists. One of them was chilling on the couch playing video games on the TV which I thought was kinda weird but I've only been to one other tattoo shop so maybe it's normal. Seems like a sweet job, nonetheless. We were there to get my fiancé a tattoo and touch up a previous one he had gotten at this location. The touch up was for a red heart - his skin had not taken to the red very well and the tattoo was kindof blotchy and faded. The artist touched up the heart with a beautiful shade of bright red that looks AWESOME. Then he moved on to the other tattoo we came in to get. The artist was pretty quiet and not one for small talk but neither is my man so that worked out fine. :P In the end when we went to pay the artist apologised for the red not coming out well last time my fiancé was here and told us the new tattoo was on the house. So we didn't have to pay anything! I thought that was amazing and we were both shocked and tried to tip the man but he said they only accept tips in cash. My fiancé claims this is his favorite tattoo shop and now I know why. These guys will take good care of you. I highly recommend their shop. Read Less

Went to Chad to have a tattoo done on my ribs, turned out exactly as he sketched it and how it looked on the stencil. He really pays attention to detail and what ideas you have for the piece. Very happy to have found him after looking into multiple places all around the area. Will be returning for other pieces in the future and I would definitely recommend Chad to anyone looking for a tattoo artist in the area. Read Less

I highly recommend Pirate at Revolution for all of your piercing needs! He is very knowledgeable and professional. He made sure I was comfortable and talked me thru the process. He also made sure I knew how to care for my new piercing. So if you are looking for a quality experience and a bad ass new piercing go see Pirate! Read Less

Got both of my tattoos done here. Both were relatively simple and were done quickly and effectively. Only downside was that they faded quickly in some areas and I found I needed to go back and get both touched up within four months. Both designs were my own so I can't say much about design skill but all their portfolios were great! Read Less

✌🖤☺ Have always had a wonderful experience. The team works well together to create an inviting and comfortable atmosphere. Although, I do miss Pirate, who did most of my work, I have found that the new piercer's standards and values are the same and the quality of their work is exceptional. I love this place and have recommended, as well as escorted, many of my friends here. 5 stars for these dedicated, hard-working artists; they all deserve each and everyone! ✌🖤☺ Read Less

I just got work done today from Chad. It turned out amazing! He listened to me and worked with me on what I wanted done. He was quick, efficient, and clean. Everyone in the shop was really nice and friendly. I would highly recommend coming here. I'll for sure be back for future pieces! Thanks again Chad! Read Less

Two piercings I got had to be removed, one surgically because of infection! I had them redone later by Dee at Sacred Apple & they are doing great!! Staff here is not friendly! Won't ever return or recommend!! Read Less

I never thought I would get a tattoo, but when I decided on what I wanted, the staff was fantastic. It's obvious that this shop follows proper procedures for sterilization, etc. A very legit operation, I would recommend this shop to any and all of my friends considering tattoos or piercings. Read Less

Absolutely one of the best experiences I have ever had all around, getting a tattoo. I live an hour North and will make the drive to get all of my future artwork done here at Revolution. The staff is amazing and their work is superb! Read Less

My best friend and I got matching tattoos last night for her beating the battle with breast cancer. Ryan did our tattoos and did an amazing job! Super friendly and awesome all around! Thanks so much for the experience! Read Less

I went into this shop for the first time ever asking for help with an infected piercing that I had gotten somewhere else. The piercer Pirate took me back no questions asked and removed it for me with a steady, gentle hand! I didn't feel a thing and it was all sterile. He put my jewelry into sterile packaging and didn't charge me though he'd never seen me before. Read Less

Came in for my first tattoo and was assigned to Ryan probably because my design fell under his specialty.  He got to work right away on the stencil and was very friendly and patient the whole time despite me being such a tattoo newbie and going for a pretty big tattoo right on my back for my first one.  The outline looks great and can't wait to come back in three weeks to get the rest of it finished. Read Less

I've had two tattoos done by Chad and his work is outstanding! A couple years ago I had a Salvador Dali half sleeve done and his attention to detail is impeccable. If you know of Dali there is an insane amount of detail in his art and he was able to capture it perfectly. I just had a forearm piece done yesterday and his lines are so clean! I'm already thinking about what work we can do next. I will most definitely have more work done by Chad. I highly recommend him! Read Less

The staff members are rude and antisocial to the customers. They're extremely unprofessional. Pirate does not know what he's doing. He pierced my tongue while I was there and he didn't even mark it. My tongue ring was completely crooked and I had to take it out after only having it for 3 days. I don't recommend it. Read Less

Piercing room looks very unclean but tattoo room was fine. Tats were even better! I could have used a bit more friendly people working there tho. They are nice, but none of them seemed like they wanted to engage in a conversation, which is important for customer service if I'm sitting there for two hours getting a piece done ya know. Otherwise, I'd recommend it to anyone! Read Less

I got my septum done here earlier today and not only was the ambiance of the shop really cool, but everyone was super nice and wonderful to be around. I'm a huge baby when it comes to needles, but I barely felt it and it was a quick and easy piercing thanks to their wonderful piercer! He was really really nice and professional and helped me calm my nerves. I'm definitely coming back when I'm ready for another, this place is wonderful. ❤ Read Less

If you want an artist who is alert to what you want and super friendly, go see Chad @ Revolution! Newer to Lafayette, I have been looking for an artist. After several tattoos, I had my first nausea moment while getting tattooed with Chad. Instead of being made fun of or hassled like I know some artists have done, Chad was such a gentleman and got me a soda and let me rest before continuing the tattoo! My tattoo turned out EXACTLY how I envisioned it. I highly recommend you going here and ask for Chad! Read Less

I got my nose pierced here a few days ago. Overall, it was cheap and I'm happy with it. But the person who pierced it told me to clean it with Dial soap-do you know how harsh antibacterial soaps are on piercings?! The industry standard is to clean a new piercing with a saline solution, not hand soap. Skirting those guidelines is worrisome to me. Read Less

For my 61st birthday I decided to get a tattoo.  I explained to Ryan what I wanted- not a standard tattoo at all.  He told me he would come up with some ideas and we set the date.  I love the tattoo and so does everyone who sees it.  Unique and one of a kind.  Ryan explained the process to me and I was in and out in less than an hour.  Music was played.  Jokes were told.  It was a great experience.  Now...when do I get another one? Read Less

I came in here today to get snake bites (two lip piercings). I was instantly greeted nicely by two gentleman. I told Pirate I was very nervous because it was my first piercing other than my ears. He was pretty nice about it and wasn't rude or made any smart ass comments. :p He helped me through the pain. And it actually was way less painful than I thought. All and all, Pirate was very nice and treated me nicely. Read Less

I got a tattoo (my second) here last year. The guys were decently rude to my friend and I, but we're two college girls getting small tattoos, I get it- we're not your favorite type of customer so I let it slide. My tattoo was $40 and I tipped another $20 making it $60. Not bad. Low and behold as it healed the next couple days all the sharp lines dissipated into huge bumpy blown out lines. At this point I really regret my 50% tip seeing as the size and the severity of the blurring makes it unsalvageable. In the whole tattoo I have found one relatively straight line. Read Less

I had a great experience when I received a tattoo from Ryan. He made me feel comfortable. When I saw his drawing I was instantly happy with how great it looked and even happier when it was done! I had a bad idea tattoo and he covered it perfectly, no one would ever know. I will be back to him for more work. Read Less

I got my tragus pierced here last fall, and returned to get my double lobe piercing again since it closed up awhile ago. I was worried about the pain factor for the tragus piercing, but it was over in a few seconds and it has healed up nicely. Overall, the piercers are calm and good at what they do. Only thing I don't like is that they leave the door open when you are sitting in the piercing room which I find kind of odd. Read Less

Let me just start by saying I have had 9 piercings in my life. The last one (an anti-eyebrow) I got done at Revolution, which was the first time I had ever been there.  Pirate did my piercing and was very nice, the first two days it was healing perfectly but from then on it was just a cluster-fuck of irritation, infections and allergic reactions.  Pirate failed to recognize that it was infected when I went in for his opinion and I ended up having to take oral antibiotics for almost a month.  What a nightmare.  I just had to have it taken out today after two months of hell with it.  I went to Tattooed Heart and they were about 1 million times better than Revolution. Read Less

I got a conch piercing about a year ago and it never healed. I went to another piercing place and they showed me that the jewelry they used at revolution was plated and chipping causing constant irritation. I replaced the jewelry and it's already so much better. Read Less

Out of all the tattoo parlors on campus, I would recommend, without hesitation, Revolution. The staff is extremely talented and friendly. I got both of my tattoos here and I had absolutely no problems with my session, during and afterwards. I was very satisfied with the work that was done on my body and would trust these artists perform again on me if I ever decided to get another tattoo. They do their work by appointment, so make sure to have your piece in mind and to make the appointment a few days in advanced. They take a down payment for the tattoo, and then you finish paying for the work once it has been completed. As far as tattoos go, they are very reasonable with their charges. They also do piercings, but I have never gotten anything pierced, but I have heard Pirate is very good at doing all kinds of piercings. After your work has been done, they give you a sheet of instructions on how to care for your tattoo during the healing process, which is really nice for someone who is getting their first piece done. I was very happy with this parlor and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a good place to get a tattoo done. Read Less

I've been into Revolution numerous times over the last few years - always as a spectator though, as my wife got several piercings done by Pirate.  Always a good experience as a spectator.Well, yesterday it was my turn.  I'd always wanted my ears done, but for various reasons, kept chickening out.  Yesterday was finally the day though!Pirate wasn't in, but his former apprentice Phil was - so Phil got to do it.  As a first time piercing recipient, the experience could not have gone better.  Phil explained everything, was patient while I got myself ready to say go ahead, and did the piercings with technical perfection.There's not any way it could have gone better, and because of that and because of all my other experiences there, I'm giving 5 stars. Read Less

I've had three piercings done by Pirate - an eyebrow, a nostril and a vertical hood piercing.All three times I've been extremely happy with his table-side manner.  My piercings have healed very well and I'm pleased with the placement of them.The studio is very clean, and Pirate is one of the most calm and professional people I've met in any field.  He's careful to explain what he's going to do, and has a kind way of reassuring people who know that they *want* the piercing, but are nervous about the pain.He encourages you to check in with him if you have absolutely any questions about the healing process and is always happy to adjust/install new jewelry.   In summary, I'm pleased with Pirate and the process and aftercare attention.  I highly recommend him for a pleasant piercing experience. Read Less

Revolution Tattoo employs some of the most talented artists this side of the mighty Wabash. Award winning color, black and grey, and custom old school designs all come out of this shop, done by some of the nicest people you will ever meet. All of my experiences at Revolution have been clean, prompt, and left me a satisified customer through the whole gamut of services. This is the preeminent tattoo shop in the Greater Lafayette area in terms of service, cleanliness, and the artists being genuinely wonderful people.Shop smart, (Shop S-Mart, hah) get a tattoo or piercing at Revolution, otherwise you're going to end up there anyway when another shop messes yours up. Read Less

My experience was totally opposite that of Kristen's. I too was in need of a nostril piercing adjustment. I came to Revolution after going to at least 6 other piercing and tattoo places all over Lafayette all of which were closed at 6 PM on a Monday. I walked into Revolution with a captive bead nose ring in and needed to change it out to a screw. All I wanted to do was purchase some pliers, as mine had gone MIA. The piercer informed me that I shouldn't be changing the jewelry so soon after getting it done, which I already knew but had no choice. My work is apparently OK with nose rings only as long as it is a stud and not a ring. What kind of mess is that?? Anyways, the piercer told me what I already knew, but agreed to change out my jewelry anyway. He was very quick and I really loved him taking time out to explain to me a little about my particular new jewelry, which again I already knew but it proved that he didn't have his head up his butt and knew what he was talking about. Read Less

My experience at Revolution was short and not so sweet. Maybe I should preface this review by noting that I have 5 tattoos and 14 piercings, so I am used to walking into tattoo and/or body piercing studios and being taken seriously.I went to Revolution after work one day in hopes that they could adjust a nostril screw for me. My boyfriend had purchased a nostril screw for me for my birthday, but he had accidentally purchased one bent for a right nostril when it's my left nostril that is pierced.I walked up to Revolution to find what appeared to be most of the staff outside smoking. I walked in and was not greeted for several moments because the receptionist was playing a video game on a Playstation that was hooked up inside. The place seemed a little unconventional for a tattoo studio, but I have learned not to judge these places on appearances alone. While I waited, I did notice lots of signs for ridiculously discounted piercings (perhaps they are hurting for business a little? And there is no way they're using internally threaded jewelry for the prices advertised!). When I was finally waited on and I explained what I needed, I had to wait several more minutes for the body piercer to finish smoking his cigarette outside.The piercer walked me back to the piercing room. I watched him not wash his hands and just slap some rubber gloves on (he had just been out smoking, wtf?). He then looked up my nose, looked at the nostril screw I needed bent, and gave me some line of bull about not being able to bend the screw the opposite direction. (I know this to be untrue because it has been done for me before at other piercing establishments with no ifs, ands, or buts.) He finally bent the screw a tiny bit and claimed that it shouldn't stick out the bottom of my nostril anymore. I knew right away that this was not the adjustment my piece of jewelry needed, but by this point I had seen enough and just wanted to get out of there.The only reason they get even one star is because they adjusted my nostril screw for free.I usually tip my artists (even for services that are often free, such as jewelry adjustments), but needless to say Revolution did not earn a tip that evening. Read Less