Tattoo and piercing shop · Kimberly, WI · reviewed since 2024
iHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%99+62.9Reliability 28%99+28Replies to reviews 8%88+7.2Experts Score= 98Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.98SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#4 of 19 tattoo parlorsiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 83%
5.0★★★★★254 Google reviews · 24 photos
99%five-star reviews
4.99★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
$96typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Google reviewers rate The Hive Aesthetics five stars based on 254 reviews, with the owner replying to all comments. Customers describe the shop as clean and welcoming, noting that staff are patient, communicative, and skilled in both tattooing and piercing services. Many highlight the ease of booking, the ability to finalize designs prior to appointments, and the staff’s comfort in working with children. No recurring criticisms appear in the provided excerpts, which consist entirely of positive feedback regarding the quality of work and customer service.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 254 reviews (99% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 254 Google reviews (204 with written comments, 57 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Score per factor (100 = best)iEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.
The Hive Aesthetics LLCTattoo Parlors median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.The Hive Aesthetics LLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
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ReliabilityiReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.The Hive Aesthetics LLC: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
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Craft & serviceiCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 89.–
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ValueiValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 100.–
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MomentumiMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.The Hive Aesthetics LLC: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.The Hive Aesthetics LLC: 88/100 on this factor. Category median: 40.A
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Star ratings
254 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars25199%
4 stars31%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 204 written reviews
99%praise
Praise28099%
Complaints21%
Price
What customers reported paying
$96-40% vs typical tattoo parlors
Middle half of what 147 customers paid ($68–$139) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude9233%
Quality & results7426%
Would recommend4817%
Communication3011%
Speed & response259%
Honesty & trust104%
Price & value31%
What customers talk about
We read 204 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“She was patient and accommodating for my piercing appt where we decided on 4 piercings.”
“Really great work and she was really easy to work with!”
“Piercing-My daughter who thinks she has 10/10 pain with a bruise had a wonderful experience!”
“I could not recommend her enough for a little kids piercing.”
“She listened and brought back a design dang-near spot on!”
“I like how you could fill out everything prior to the appointment so the actual appointment itself was really fast.”
“She is professional, honest, helpful, and her work is amazing.”
“I literally saw her five times in one month, because she’s so affordable and so talented!”
People customers mention
Allie37 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired The Hive Aesthetics LLC for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
CCarrie11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
I took my 5yr old to get her ears pierced and it went so smoothly! Allie is so patient and kind and really knows how to help the littles feel comfortable. I would absolutely go back for both adult and child piercings!
Paid $100–150Ear piercingHelix piercing
MMarielle2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Really great work and she was really easy to work with! I like how you could fill out everything prior to the appointment so the actual appointment itself was really fast. Will come back!
Paid $150–200Tattoo design
NNicole1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Allie was very attentive to my tattoo request and patient. She listened and brought back a design dang-near spot on! She allowed me to make a few tweaks -as she understands tattoos are a permanent decision. She was very thorough and easy-going throughout the whole process which helped me relax and not fixate on the…
Paid $50–100Tattoo aftercareTattoo design
LLauren1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
I loved everything about my tattoo experience with Allie and The Hive Aesthetics! She is professional, honest, helpful, and her work is amazing. I've gotten so many compliments on my tattoo. I will definitely come back again.
Paid $500+Tattoo designTattoo touch-ups
LLillian1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★
Allie was the best! Shes super nice and does amazing line work, shes also amazing at communicating all yours wants for your tattoo, I definitely recommend!
Paid $300–350Tattoo design
GGianna1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Allie is an amazing tattooist. I got my first two tattoos here and it was an excellent experience. 10/10 would recommend
Allie was wonderful to work with! She was patient and accommodating for my piercing appt where we decided on 4 piercings. No issues and everything is healing great, I went back again for a 5th. Highly recommend this studio!
Services: Rook piercing, Ear piercing
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago
Thanks Abby! I love to hear it. I’m so glad we could make a fun curation 😊
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Carrie Zimmerman11 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Carrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I took my 5yr old to get her ears pierced and it went so smoothly! Allie is so patient and kind and really knows how to help the littles feel comfortable. I would absolutely go back for both adult and child piercings!
Price: $100–150
Services: Ear piercing, Helix piercing
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you Carrie!!
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Marielle Bent2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Marielle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Really great work and she was really easy to work with! I like how you could fill out everything prior to the appointment so the actual appointment itself was really fast. Will come back!
Price: $150–200
Services: Tattoo design
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thanks Marielle!!
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Nicole Alexander1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Nicole has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Allie was very attentive to my tattoo request and patient. She listened and brought back a design dang-near spot on! She allowed me to make a few tweaks -as she understands tattoos are a permanent decision. She was very thorough and easy-going throughout the whole process which helped me relax and not fixate on the actual process of getting a tattoo. She explained the difference of fine line tattoos versus a more traditional tattoo. While needles don’t bother me, the build-up to the actual moment can. She made the experience feel relaxing, calm and very chill!
The final product is beautiful and just how I envisioned it being. Highly recommend her!!
Price: $50–100
Services: Tattoo aftercare, Tattoo design
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much Nicole. It was a pleasure working with you. 😊
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Lauren Lubinski1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Lauren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I loved everything about my tattoo experience with Allie and The Hive Aesthetics! She is professional, honest, helpful, and her work is amazing. I've gotten so many compliments on my tattoo. I will definitely come back again.
Price: $500+
Services: Tattoo design, Tattoo touch-ups
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much Lauren! It was a pleasure to see you.
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Kristen Omsberg5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kristen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Piercing-My daughter who thinks she has 10/10 pain with a bruise had a wonderful experience! She said it didn't even hurt and she is ecstatic with the outcome.
Response from the owner · a month ago
This is amazing. I’m so happy for her! Thank you for seeing me 😊
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Rachel Demerath3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Rachel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Allie was the best! Shes super nice and does amazing line work, shes also amazing at communicating all yours wants for your tattoo, I definitely recommend!
Price: $300–350
Services: Tattoo design
Response from the owner · a month ago
Thank you so much!!
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Alyssa Prochnow8 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Alyssa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Allie, the owner and artist at The Hive Aesthetics, was an absolute delight to work with. My husband and I wanted a tattoo to commemorate our time in Appleton, and booking and communication with Allie were easy from start to finish. I can be pretty indecisive, so I really appreciated her help finding a design we both loved — she made the whole process stress-free. I love my new tattoo and would definitely go back!
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you Alyssa! It was such an honor, I hope I get to see you if you guys come back!
