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The Ivory Needle logoHow 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

The Ivory Needle

Loveland, CO · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #2Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 5.0★ from 144 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other piercing studios (100 = best)Each 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.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 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 is better than 100% of piercing studios.A
100
ReliabilityReliability · 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 is better than 99% of piercing studios.A
99
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.The Ivory Needle is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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ValueValue · 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.The Ivory Needle is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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 is better than 100% of piercing studios.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies 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 Ivory Needle is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired The Ivory Needle for 7 kinds of job.

The Ivory Needle for color ink tattoos

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$500+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$114–$271
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 88/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Color ink tattoos”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#5 / 16

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Color ink tattoos”

Sarah3 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Great Artist! Love my tattoo! Will be coming back for several more tattoos.

Paid $100–150Color ink tattoos
taylor5 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Love Chris! Brought my bf and now my mom and grandma we will be coming back!

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Color ink tattoos
Jailynn2 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Best artist in NOCO hands down. Couldn’t be more satisfied.

Tattoo cover-ups & reworkingsColor ink tattoosTattoo design
Lina4 reviewsTotal 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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Chris restored a large tattoo from me and did an original stained glass piece. Dude is unreal good - his color packing is top tier. Incredibly professional and talented, highly recommend.

Tattoo cover-ups & reworkingsColor ink tattoosTattoo design
Melissa3 reviewsTotal 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…

Paid $450–500Color ink tattoosTattoo designFemale tattoos
Caroline10 reviewsTotal 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!

Customer photo from Caroline's review
Paid $500+Color ink tattoosTattoo design
Ashley7 reviewsTotal 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★★★★★

Amazing experience with Chris, both from the actual tattoos and the customer care. Color work is unmatched. Felt very comfortable the entire time and he checked in frequently to make sure I was comfortable. Great people.

Paid $500+Tattoo cover-ups & reworkingsColor ink tattoos
Serenity5 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

Chris is an amazing artist! He did a coverup for me and it turned out amazing. He is professional, talented, knowledgeable, and really listened to what I wanted. He offered suggestions to ensure the tattoo would age well and look its best. Highly recommend him and will definitely be back.

Color ink tattoosTattoo cover-ups & reworkingsTattoos
Candice9 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

Chris is amazing! Wonderful coloring, very friendly and has lots of experience! Best part about him is he listens to you and your needs/wants. Whenever I’m in Colorado I’ll always hit him up for tattoos!!!

Color ink tattoos
Christian10 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

Katie did an amazing job on my tattoo. I felt very comfortable the entire process. Couldn’t of had a better experience!

Color ink tattoos
Mackenzie2 reviewsTotal 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 years ago★★★★★

Katie did an amazing job on my tattoo! The tattoo has a special meaning for me and she made sure that everything was perfect! I will be coming back for my other tattoos. Amazing job. Highly recommend!

Color ink tattoosCustom tattoo letteringTattoos

Price

$132+5% vs typical piercing studios

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 0%Reasonable 0%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Tattoos75$114–$277
Tattoo design18$119–$290
Fine line tattoos11$108–$170
Female tattoos11$124–$469
Color ink tattoos11$114–$271
Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings8$132–$310
Memorial tattoos5$126–$385

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