Gitchee Gumee Tattoo

I’ve never been here before, I usually go to a different shop for my piercings but I was in the area earlier this week so I thought I’d try this place out! I was a walk-in, and they were very timely in getting me in the seat. I hardly had to wait five minutes. I went in to get my second lobe piercings done and I saw online it would only cost $40, which was perfect, since I didn’t want to spend too much money.
I don’t know my piercer’s name but she was friendly. I picked out a pair of studs that were within my budget and I mentioned offhandedly that i’d like to get my helix piercing jewelry changed but I wasn’t really willing to spend that much money, so my piercer said that she was willing to change them for free. So, I said OK, because that just seems like a really good deal!
So, she marked my ears before piercing and I checked them to make sure they looked even, and they looked perfectly even at the time, then she pierced them with different studs than the ones that I asked for, and, when she was done, I looked in the mirror and saw that the piercings were pretty uneven. The piercer also mentioned that they were uneven.
Then she changed out my helix jewelry as well, and that went fine, and then it went back out to pay and instead of only paying $40 like I anticipated I was charged $80, which I’m assuming was for the helix jewelry, which I was told I wouldn’t have to pay for. I’m a very passive person so I just didn’t say anything, which I really should’ve considering I didn’t get the studs I wanted and I was being overcharged, but I just paid anyway. Even though I did end up taking out one of the studs because they were so uneven that it was really, really noticeable.
I’ve had my fair share of piercings before and I know how to take care of them. I cleaned with NeilMed saline solution three times a day but the piercing I left in got infected anyway. I kept cleaning it and doing saline soaks and making sure I wasn’t disturbing it, like sleeping on the opposite side and all that, but yesterday I ended up in urgent care because the piercing sunk into my lobe and I had to get it removed entirely. My doctor said I was lucky I didn’t need surgery.
The shop seems nice overall, with a really friendly atmosphere, but I wish I didn’t have to pay $80 for a helix change I was told would be free, and uneven piercings with studs I didn’t want and then ended up taking them both out anyway in urgent care.

Amazing piercing place! Everybody I talked to was super nice and the guy who did my piercing was really chill. He talked through the whole process and always said what he was doing, and even though I have a bit of a needle phobia I felt super safe and calm the whole time. All in all really great service, really good prices, and I would 100% come back again. Easiest piercing I've ever gotten :)

I’ve had 3 walk-in tattoos and my nostril piercing done here and every time it’s been a great experience. Jason’s a real expert and was great at both conversation and artistry. Markea was very sweet and skilled as well, looking out for me when my original idea for placement was going to age poorly. Everyone here is very honest in pricing and ensuring quality, which is helpful since I’m new to the tattoo game. I recommend this place up and down

Been a couple times from the cities. Great artists. Great atmosphere. Great work. Very fair pricing. Work with you. Even accommodated for a special request when booked up. Thank you all for helping!

Great place to get tattooed! Super laid back vibe by the time you walk out you feel like family. Go check out all the artists on Instagram they are all great!

Bonnie did a cover up for me on my chest and it came out amazing and I couldn't be happier! Thank you Bonnie and I can't wait till the next one!

I have received 4 different tattoos from Jason now and each time it has been great. He always puts the clients first and is very detailed with every step of the process. Would recommend anyone to Gitchee Gumee every day of the week!

Jeremy was very thoughtful about the placement of my tattoo that is a symbol for my daughter. Very flexible and reasonable. Great with information. Fun atmosphere and very clean shop.

The place looks awesome on the inside. The staff is absolutely amazing. They walk you through what they are doing and make sure you are comfortable. They are reasonable and fair with prices and are honest about what to avoid when getting a tattoo. They also have great service, i called two other tattoo shops, both of which didn't answer. But they answered right away and were very helpful. I would highly recommend this shop if you are looking to get a tattoo or piercing.

I have been to this Tattoo shop twice. Both times, the customer service was great. Friendly and easy to ask questions. I first came in on one of their Saturdays to do a same day tattoo appointment. I had an older gentleman who was kind and did a really great job making my olive branch tattoo look real. I love it— it healed really well and I would definitely go back for another tattoo. Second time I had a snug piercing fall out and simply needed a new earring and their assistance to help me put the earring in. The lady that helped me was super helpful and quick. Being I had the piercing for three years, they just had to simply put the earring in, she gave me the advice of a longer snug earring to give it more room being I was still have sensitivity with this piercing. I would definitely get a piercing here because of the customer service. Overall their pricing is fair, the atmosphere is bubbly, and they are great at what they do in my opinion.

I went in yesterday and got my thirds done on my ears. The guy who did it was super chill and friendly and didn’t even charge me because he was a trainee. However, the girl who watched him was very rude. I don’t know her name but she was younger. She told me my shorts were too high for my belly button piercing I got here awhile ago even though they are mid rise. She’s like you need to change it because it has some redness around it. It dosnt hurt or anything and it’s in the healing process which I told her. She also recommend tea tree oil which is super bad for piercings. Overall the guy was phenomenal but the girl was just super rude and judgemental. Will go somewhere else to get piercings done next time.