Experts Reviews · Company report
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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Customers hired The Ivory Needle for 7 kinds of job.

The Ivory Needle for tattoo cover-ups & reworkings

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.8
★ 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.$132–$310
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 85/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings”: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.#8 / 29

All 8 Google reviews tagged “Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings”

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
Levi2 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. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Chris is an amazing artist. He covered up a bad tattoo only 6 months old and did an amazing realism tattoo. I have found my new favorite artist and will continue to get ink from him

Customer photo from Levi's review
Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings
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
JeffLocal Guide · 12 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 did a cover up of an old tattoo, and did a phenomenal job! To be more accurate, Chris was tasked with covering a bad cover job. His attention to detail and desire to make the finished product perfect resulted in a great finished product. He is very easy to work with, listens to what I wanted and envisioned and…

Customer photo from Jeff's review
TattoosTattoo designTattoo cover-ups & reworkings
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
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
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

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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