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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
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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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Customers hired The Ivory Needle for 7 kinds of job.

The Ivory Needle for female 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.$50–100
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$124–$469
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 93/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Female 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.#4 / 13

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Female tattoos”

AnnaLocal Guide · 11 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 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
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
Ryan2 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★★★★★

Absolutely amazing!!!!!

Paid $50–100Fine line tattoosTattoo designFemale tattoos
AnastasiaLocal Guide · 37 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 was a phenomenal artist who took her time to make my tattoo beautiful! She was so personable and made sure I was comfortable. She made the experience easy and really fun. Thank you so much for helping my vision come to life!

Delicate dot work tattoosFemale tattoosFine line tattoos
Alexia2 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★★★★★

I’ve always wanted to get tattoos, but was scared of how they would look after words…. But Chris and Katie were AMAZING! Katie did my first tattoo, I started off with a script and she was so sweet and helped me with anything I needed- and it looks great! Chris did my second tattoo (it was a big one!) and was so…

Female tattoosTattoos
Lauren3 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 helped me come up with a great design to cover a tattoo that I didn't love anymore. The whole experience was very easy and enjoyable. We had a consultation where we discussed what we could do for the cover up and he sent me a design later in the week. I asked if we could change it up a bit and he accommodated…

Tattoo cover-ups & reworkingsFemale tattoosTattoos
KaylaLocal Guide · 20 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 PHENOMENAL on my tattoo!! I absolutely love it! She was so patient and gentle! Her and her husband are good conversation and I’d definitely recommend to anyone!!! So amazing!!

Female tattoosTattoos
Cortney4 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★★★★★

Did tattoos for my whole family and it was amazing! They truly care about the art! I recommend this to shop to anyone.

Female tattoosTattoos
Maria2 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★★★★★

the energy was amazing, they were very patience , great communication & very light with a needle ! Definitely will come back when I come back to Colorado !

Female tattoos
Kelly14 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★★★★★

Professional and a true artist!! Love my tattoo! Will post pics once it’s healed.

Tattoo aftercareTattoo cover-ups & reworkingsFemale tattoos
Jennifer11 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 is an AMAZING artist! Very clean shop, opens all needles in front of you, and it’s welcoming. She takes her time and is very patient. She makes as many adjustments with the stencil as needed to fit your liking. Her hand is light and she has no problem accommodating any needs! Her work is beautiful and precise.…

Female tattoosMemorial tattoosTattoos

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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