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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 fine line tattoos

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.12
★ 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.$108–$170
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 84/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Fine line 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 12 Google reviews tagged “Fine line 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
Yadira1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

Amazing, done very quickly thank you chris!! Definitely plan on coming back!😆

Customer photo from Yadira's reviewCustomer photo from Yadira's review
Paid $50–100Fine line tattoos
Jarad2 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 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
Crystal3 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★★★★★

Visited Katie at Villain Arts Tattoo festival is Asheville NC. She did a super awesome job and her personality is so nice! I am very happy with my new tattoo!

Paid $100–150Fine line tattoosTattoo design
Tiffany1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

Great atmosphere, incredible line work. Already working with them for my next tattoo!

Paid $100–150Fine line 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
Carolanne4 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. · Edited a year ago★★★★★

Edit 2025: It's been 2ish years and I have gotten 3 more from Katie! I don't think I can go to another artist ever again! All other pics have been added! 2023: Chris and Katie are a wonderful duo! They have a pristine, comfortable, and organized environment. Katie did a wonderful piece for me that healed…

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Tattoos
Jessica7 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★★★★★

Chris and Katie are absolutely incredible! From beginning to end process. Great communication, immaculate clean environment, friendly conversation and most importantly; precise artwork! They were able to accommodate my family and myself for our tattoos. I was referred to by a friend and they blew my expectations out…

TattoosFine line tattoos
Leanne6 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★★★★★

Katie was wonderful. My mom, husband, and I all got tattoos, and she did a fantastic job of listening to what we wanted and answering questions. The studio was beautiful and clean, and I would recommend them for sure. I can't wait to go back for my next one!

Paid $50–100Fine line 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
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
Zeke1 reviewTotal 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★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Customer photo from Zeke's review
Paid $50–100Fine line tattoos

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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