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 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%99+30.5Experts Score= 100Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 49 piercing studiosiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 98%
5.0★★★★★144 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★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.
0%reviews answered by the owner
$132typical billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
Reviewers consistently praise the shop's artists for their skill in realism, line work, and cover-ups, noting that they transform difficult designs into high-quality art. Clients highlight the professional communication, patience, and attention to detail provided during the consultation and tattooing processes, often mentioning that the experience was less painful and more comfortable than expected. The positive feedback is uniform across all 144 reviews, with no common criticisms identified in the available excerpts.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 144 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 144 Google reviews (139 with written comments, 38 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
Service: Piercing Studio serving Loveland, Colorado.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other piercing studios
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: satisfaction and momentum; weakest: reliability.
The Ivory NeedlePiercing Studios 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 Ivory Needle: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 95.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 Ivory Needle: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.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: 98.–
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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 Ivory Needle: 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 79.–
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Star ratings
144 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars144100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 139 written reviews
99%praise
Praise18399%
Complaints11%
Price
What customers reported paying
$132+5% vs typical piercing studios
Middle half of what 24 customers paid ($88–$448) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude6234%
Quality & results4927%
Would recommend3821%
Communication127%
Honesty & trust116%
Speed & response74%
Price & value53%
What customers talk about
We read 139 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He was patient, easy to talk to, paid attention to every little detail, and made sure I was happy with the placement and design before we started.”
“Chris did an amazing job on my tribute tattoo, honoring my parents.”
“I couldn't be happier with the result and highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for an amazing tattoo artist!”
“He made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process and truly listened to what I wanted.”
“The best artist in Loveland, there’s no one better and there’s no one I trust more than this guy.”
“She was immediately friendly and excited about talking about what I wanted to get tattooed.”
“Her line work is amazing and her prices are very fair.”
People customers mention
Chris43 reviews
Katie31 reviews
Ink3 reviews
Lundquist3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired The Ivory Needle for 7 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
AnnaLocal Guide · 11 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 day ago★★★★★
Chris absolutely killed it. I came in with an idea and he somehow made it even better than what I had pictured in my head. He was patient, easy to talk to, paid attention to every little detail, and made sure I was happy with the placement and design before we started. The tattoo came out beautiful — the lines, the…
Paid $50–100Fine line tattoosFemale tattoos
Christa2 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. · 3 weeks ago★★★★★
Chris did an amazing job on my tribute tattoo, honoring my parents. I cant recommend him enough. This was my 1st tattoo. I will come back to him for future work.
Paid $500+Memorial tattoos
Jarad2 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★
I got my first tattoo with Chris and it was amazing. He was kind and thoughtful letting me go at my own pace with no rush. Definitely recommend!
Paid $50–100Fine line tattoosTattoos
Luis3 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. · Edited 9 months ago★★★★★
The best artist in Loveland, there’s no one better and there’s no one I trust more than this guy. Chris is a great artist and very professional.
Paid $500+Tattoos
Melissa3 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 year ago★★★★★
I met Katie at the Raleigh Tattoo Show this past weekend. She was immediately friendly and excited about talking about what I wanted to get tattooed. Taking the extra time to draw our designs (my mom got one too) and she sent pictures to us ahead of time!! A lot of tattoo artists do not do that. She was friendly and…
Caroline10 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 year ago★★★★★
Can I give 10 stars ! Gave Katie an idea for a custom piece and she created an absolutely amazing piece that left me in awe!
Chris absolutely killed it. I came in with an idea and he somehow made it even better than what I had pictured in my head. He was patient, easy to talk to, paid attention to every little detail, and made sure I was happy with the placement and design before we started. The tattoo came out beautiful — the lines, the little details, everything. I’m genuinely obsessed with it.
On top of being incredibly talented, Chris makes the whole experience comfortable and fun, which matters just as much to me. I already know this won’t be my last tattoo from him. 10/10 recommend. 🖤
Price: $50–100
Services: Fine line tattoos, Female tattoos
Wyatt KnottLocal Guide · 18 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Wyatt has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Chris did an amazing job on my tribute tattoo, honoring my parents. I cant recommend him enough. This was my 1st tattoo. I will come back to him for future work.
Price: $500+
Services: Memorial tattoos
Yadira Madera1 reviewiTotal number of Google reviews Yadira has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Chris did an incredible job on my cover-up tattoo! He took something I was self-conscious about and transformed it into a piece of art that I absolutely love. His attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism were outstanding from start to finish. He made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process and truly listened to what I wanted. You'd never know there was an old tattoo underneath. I couldn't be happier with the result and highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for an amazing tattoo artist!
Jarad “J Dawg” Vigil2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jarad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Chris is really a pro at what he does. Not only is his artwork incredibly lifelike and realistic but the time spent in his chair was so much less painful than other places. His tools and gentle hand create a much nicer experience - of course it was still painful, don't get me wrong, but I was able to go 5-6 hours in one session and needed fewer breaks and felt way less pain than in much shorter sessions I've had in the past. Plus the recovery time was much shorter. On top of that, his skill and technique are top notch. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a realistic, professional and/or high-end tattoo.
