How 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.100SCOREThe 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.
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Customers hired The Ivory Needle for 7 kinds of job.
The Ivory Needle for tattoos
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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!
Best artist in NOCO hands down. Couldn’t be more satisfied.
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.
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…
I got such an amazing tattoo done by Chris with my mom! It was so well designed and beautifully done!
If you’re looking for an artist that makes you feel comfortable, does AMAZING work, doesn’t rush you, and has the lightest touch (barely felt it), then go see Chris! I highly recommend and you will not be disappointed, if I could have given 10 stars I would!
Katie was absolutely fantastic!!! Her custom design and attention to detail with everything I asked to incorporate into my drawing and then made it into reality is beyond amazing!!!!
i love how my tattoo came out, my artist was chris and he did such an amazing job, really good customer service
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…
Chris is an absolute pleasure to work with for a tattoo artist. His communication, willingness to make sure the tattoo is exactly what you want, and his recommendations for placement and size were great. He’s very professional and inviting to be in his chair while getting a tattoo. The shop’s environment is…
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…
Super job, did exactly what i was looking for. Very light touch. Hardly felt it. Would highly recommend anybody to get their first or 20th “tat” from Katie or Chris. They are awesome!!!
Wonderful cover up!! Would highly recommend Chris
Chris is awesome. He really takes the time to make sure the design is perfect. It’s obvious how much pride he takes in his work and cares about the outcome of each tattoo. He did fantastic work! Thanks so much Chris!!
Chris is an incredible artist and very professional. I appreciated his attention to detail, his ideas, and his communication before hand.
Had a wonderful experience. Chris was a wonderful human and did awesome work.
I recently had the pleasure of getting my first tattoo/ cover up. Chris, the artist, left an indelible mark on me (literally!) with his exceptional skills and dedication to quality. He did a cover up for an old outline tattoo and he exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for a cover-up or any other tattoo work,…
Chris was amazing. He turned my idea of a tattoo into a memorial for my niece
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.
Chris did absolutely incredible. He has a passion for the art he puts on you and doesn't stop until it's perfect. The piece he did on me is better than I ever imagined. He also kept conversation interesting and checked in frequently for breaks. It was a super comfortable and clean environment, thank you so much Chris!
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!
Best place to get my first big tattoo super friendly and very passionate
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!
The artists were very helpful, personable and did a great job. It was a pleasure doing business with them. The tattoo turned out fantastic.
Katie was wonderful to work with! She took my ideas and created a unique fine line bee tattoo for me. She even completed the tattoo in under 30 minutes! During my time in the shop, Katie was very kind and repeatedly made sure that I was comfortable. I’d absolutely recommend working with her!
This shop was very comfortable and hospitable, very sanitary, and did amazing work in general. Katie and Chris are incredibly kind and made sure we left with pieces we loved.
Katie was super nice and quick with my tattoo. She made sure I liked the placement and look of it before starting, and then took her time to make sure it was exactly how I wanted. 10/10 recommend!!
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…
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…
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!!
My siblings and I got matching tattoos there (a couple of us were first-timers). Love the cleanliness, professionalism, and personality of both Chris and Katie (they made the whole process a total breeze), and the work was excellent!
Met Chris at a Villain Arts expo. Talked for a little bit and got a tattoo idea worked out. After seeing his drawings I was overly impressed and we knocked the tattoo out sooner than expected. Overall extremely happy with the entire process!
Did tattoos for my whole family and it was amazing! They truly care about the art! I recommend this to shop to anyone.
1000/10 Friendly staff excellent work and sterile and clean shop HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Beautiful arts, very talented, definitely recommend
chris was very friendly, a great artist and great pricing! I highly recommend this place! i went to this shop for the second time and got Katie this time. She was amazing, very friendly & an amazing artist! Also very reasonably priced! I recommend this shop to anyone wanting a tattoo!
Katie is beyond amazing!!! I’m so happy with the 4 tattoos I’ve gotten from her - and she will definitely be my artist for future work (along with her husband Chris for a portrait)! Katie is professional, fast, detailed and so personable. Her line work is also very crisp and clean - I’ve received so many…
Professional and a true artist!! Love my tattoo! Will post pics once it’s healed.
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.…
Wonderful people with so much knowledge and compassion of tattoos and their clients They really want you to walk out happy and completely satisfied with your tattoo. They actually care!!! My tattoo never scabbed up and they really cared about the healing process and my tattoo healed flawlessly and beautifully. I…
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tattoos | 75 | $114–$277 |
| Tattoo design | 18 | $119–$290 |
| Fine line tattoos | 11 | $108–$170 |
| Female tattoos | 11 | $124–$469 |
| Color ink tattoos | 11 | $114–$271 |
| Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings | 8 | $132–$310 |
| Memorial tattoos | 5 | $126–$385 |
