My piercings healed very well, and going through it was very quick and easy! My experience with my tattoo however was much different. My tattooist made me wait in the lobby almost over an hour after when my appt was scheduled due to another client taking too long. He also proceeded to have a smoke break when that client left before taking me in and setting me up. The only reason I rated this more than 2 stars is because I am happy with my piercings and my tattoo ended up beautifully, but the service there was truly very poor.

Due to a lack of knowledge about other tattoo/piercing shops in the area myself and my friends/family have visited defiance several times. Upon first glance nothing seemed off. There tends to be a lack, and sometimes even complete dismissal of aftercare instructions. My sister got her ear lobes pierced here and the placements were uneven. I came in for a navel piercing and apparently someone had put the wrong sided needle in the drawer, resulting in me having to be pierced twice since my piercer did not notice this mistake before he pierced me. He genuinely seemed sorry so I wasn’t too mad at the time. 2 years later my piercing has not healed right. Unfortunately I gave this place one more shot and came here for my most recent piercing and it was also done crookedly. My friend had come here for a very simple line work tattoo and her straight lines were extremely bumpy. With war horse ink right down the road, please just avoid this place. The tattoos there are much higher quality and the staff is way more professional. Defiance staff has been combative on their social media platforms for quite some time.

I’ve been going here for years and wouldn’t go anywhere else for tattoos or piercings. I have four tattoos and counting from Christine who is as talented as can be and recommend her to anyone asking. Almost every time my tattoos are visible I get compliments and asked for the artist!! I highly recommend… below is some of the work she’s done for me.

Came in for a walk-in. Cory was very fast, friendly, and professional. Nice environment and great service. Very satisfied with my first tattoo!

Defiance is the first shop in Ohio that I went to and is the only shop that I will go to in Ohio. The professionalism on top of the inclusivity that the people offer can’t be beat. I’m never nervous, never uncomfortable, always pleased. Gay friendly, Trans friendly & amazing experiences through and through. I love them!

Christine worked with my needs on walk-in tattoo day, Wednesdays.. all employees present were professional and personable. I was a little miffed that I stated my payment limit and they agreed, then the total was higher with tax.... But the work came out great.

Hearing Harrisons experience about this place makes me never want to purchase anything from here. People who treat past employees like trash cant possibly treat their costumers any better. Its even worst because he was a poc, this behavior is sad. Everyone who abused him mentally and physically, the judge involved with the restraining order, the detectives who accused him of stealing(even when evidence proves he didnt) I hope yall have fun with yall karma, everything that happens- you deserve. Do better people! (If I could give 0 stars I would)

This is a horrible tattoo shop. The woman tattooing me was so rude :( you’ll find employee abuse, poor hygiene, and very very bad tattoos. I chose a simple design that’s now blown out and painful.

Love the professional way they run their business, and Christine is an amazing artist that’s very thorough and super fun ! My whole family won’t go anywhere else !

I got my septum pierced here I seriously thought he numbed it so quick so clean very friendly I was in and out

I have had several piercings and tattoos done at Defiance. They pretty much know me by name at this point. I have never had one bad experience. They are super friendly and professional. They walk you through the whole process. They run a tight ship. Everything is neat and tidy. Dont let any negative reviews steer you wrong.

The staff was incredibly chill and patient with me today as I got my first tattoo ever! Christine was very nice and did a better job than I could have hoped for on these tiny lines. I highly recommend booking an appointment with them, I know Ill be going back in the future!

All their good tattoo artists left years ago.

Friendly. Clean. Went her to get my nose done and my daughters ear pierced.

Ive gotten my daith, labret, and septum pierced here. The service was great, piercer was clear and to the point. I enjoyed all my piercings and the experience- the only problem is the piercing jewelry quality. They pierce with surgical steel, which can contain metals like nickel. For all three piercings I went to a second studio and switched out the jewelry for titanium- any scarring or irritation around the piercings cleared up within a week. Over a year post-appointment my daith still hadnt healed (despite routine aftercare) until I swapped it out for some better jewelry. The same goes for scar tissue building up around my labret. This can just be the sensitivity of my skin, so Im not mad by any means! My time spent inside Defiance itself has been lovely! But if youve noticed any sensitivity to metal, or resistance to healing afterward, try making a jewelry swap.

Ive gotten 12 tattoos and at least six piercings at this shop by my count, and excluding one time which was really nobodys fault, Ive had nothing but great experiences here. The majority of my tattoos have been done by Christine, but Ive gotten a couple small ones done by Mike and David, and all of my piercings were done by Rob. Ive been consistently satisfied by the work Ive gotten here, which is why I came in for a walk-in just the other day, and I already have another appointment set up for this Saturday. Highly recommend.

Took my daughter and hubby for birthday piercings. They were wonderful. Place is clean, very professional.

Absolutely loved my experience. My mom and I got matching tattoos in honor of my grandmother and it is perfect.

I had my nose pierced by Rob today. It was a great experience and reasonably priced. I will be back!

Employees didn’t seem to want to work there. i wanted to throw up at the thought of sitting on those crusty seats there were white flakes everywhere.

This shop is awesome. Go make an appointment right now, youll see. The work they have done on both my piercings and my wifes tattoos are great, people constantly ask my wife where she had her work done. The lines are clean and the colors pop

Super professional and clean space. It’s the only place I trust to do my piercings. Good customer service and hospitality. Good prices. I’ve had several piercings done here. My last was my septum done by Harrison. They did a really good job of calming my nerves and walking me through the process.

No one knows the schedule of the other employees and closes earlier than says online. I do not recommend going here their very unprofessional.

I have been getting tattooed by Christine for years and she has done and incredible job on all of my pieces. She has very clean work, incredible art, is professional and very easy to talk to. Her creative ideas have developed into some of my most favorite tattoos. This shop is by far my favorite.

If you want great work done, go to Defiance. they do tattoos, piercings, and they also have body jewelry and resin art. Ive been pierced and tattooed here and own a few art pieces from the shop. They are clean and VERY knowledgeable on sanitation. Not to mention they are creative as hell. i get tattooed by Christine exclusively and have followed her throughout her career.

Very unprofessional. I think his name was Steve, told me 16 year old that he needs to give up his shot and dream at the NBA and just get a job. When we asked about a tattoo for him. Not a happy ex-customer.

My favorite place to get tattooed

I have gotten most of my piercings done here and the easy ones ( like your cartilage or regular earrings ) I would suggest this place, however, I will be having to pay for my daith to be redone AGAIN ( 3rd time ) because they cannot do it apparently. I got it done once and it was fine but I had to take it out for a medical procedure and when I came back to get help put it in, my ear was too swollen to get it back in so they said to come back and get it redone ( this was not their fault and rob did this piercing it was good ) the second time I went my ear was fine, they had a trainee do it and he wouldn’t push the needle through fast enough, it hurt so bad, I bled everywhere which is not common for me, he didn’t even get my earring all the way through so I went through all of that for nothing. He also put the earring in backwards ( there are gems on it - you can’t even see them now because they’re facing my ear ) and so now I’ll have to go to see someone to fix it - again. The only thing making me consider going back here is that it would be free for them to fix it where I’d most likely have to pay somewhere else.

Totally dig the place and my tattoo! Ask for Mike! It was awesome chatting with him

Got a nostril piercing. Professional, friendly service with great prices. We were in and out in a flash.

My friend and I went here to get some piercings a couple of months ago. I got my tragus redone and my nose pierced. The piercers hands were extremely shaky and he messed up BOTH of my piercings. I had to take them both out. My friend is in the same boat and had to take out her piercings as well. Complete waste of money. Super disappointed and now I have to pay even more money to have them re-done somewhere else.

Went to Defiance 3 years ago for a cartilage piercing and they were very helpful and I enjoyed my time there. About a week ago, I went and got my navel piercing. Again, everyone was very helpful and the process was quick and simple. I plan on coming here again.

Nice little shop, staff was nice and the guy who pierced my daughters ears was kool and did a good job. Overall was a great experience

Got my double helix done here for a great price, staff was professional and utensils were clean. It was my first cartilage piercing and they made me feel comfortable and at ease. Very happy with my piercing and will be returning when I get another someday.

Iam not a tattoo guy.Im 70 and have my first Grandchildren.Designed a Tat went in and Mike drew the short straw and took care of me.The dates on my graphic was wrong.I felt less than brilliant.I called Mike he got me right in.Never made me feel as stupid as I was.Changed the graphic covered the errors and My tribute to my grandbabies is beautiful...to me.Mike is a genius!!!! Ask for him and youll be as thrilled as I am.Thank you Mike and God Bless.

Ive gotten more than one tattoo here and my husband got his septum pierced. The whole staff is wonderful, nice professional and very helpful. The shop is clean and the quality of the work in incredible.

Awesome, good atention!

The first time I ever went to defiance was to get a nose piercing and rob was fantastic! Sadly I had to take it out for work but I got it done again by rob and it didn’t even hurt. I ended up getting an infection due to my poor lack of aftercare ( totally my fault!!) I then went in to defiance to get 4 more ear piercings and I always go to rob, I got my Naval Pierced at a different shop and it didn’t heal properly and he gave me good advice on what to do and the last time I came in he put my septum jewelry back in for a very low price. Rob is the only one I trust to do my piercings anymore. Will definitely have to get a tattoo here !

My family goes here for all our piercings.. They are always informative and patient with our questions..the areas are always clean and well organized..such a great staff!!

I’ve gotten 3 piercings total here and everyone was great!! the staff is super sweet, the process is super quick, and the piercings are very well done. i would highly suggest this to anyone looking to get piercings that are well done and reasonably priced, it’s an amazing shop overall. i’ll definitely be back, thank u defiance tattoos!!

Great clean environment well priced great service! This will by my new favorite parlor!

Wife got a piercing. In and out quick and very professional!

Rob did a fantastic job on my helix today. I almost fainted after it was done and he was on top of it and helped me recover from it. The piercing was done amazingly and I cant recommend them enough. Ill definitely be back for more piercings from Defiance! Everyone is so friendly there!

Really nice guy.. they have my husband in their front window

I love the entire staff and atmosphere at defiance tattoos, my favorite worker is definitely Harrison he is professional and personable at the same time and does a great job at piercing. I’ll definitely be coming back!

Great experience, excellent piercings, nice people, reasonable prices. Thank you!!

The guy who pierced me an my best friend an girlfriend was awesome!!! Will be coming back in the future.

Husband and I went and got tattoos and really happy with the job they did. Super nice and great work, and prices are reasonable. Even took daughter to get ear piercing there cause I knew I could trust their work. Its clean and the artists are amazing and patient. Thanks so much!

I had Mike today for my piercing, he was so nice and friendly. My piercing wasn’t painful at all...and usually everything hurts me! I will totally come back here and recommend to my friends. My sisters have also come here and feel the same way. The staff knows what they’re doing! The entire process took about 5 minutes and was very clean and sanitary. I was nervous going into this, concerning most of my friends double piercings are NOT symmetrical, but I could not have been happier with how mine turned out! As for pricing, the best out there.. $35 for my double piercing which is the best I’ve seen. Thank you, amazing experience!

Great friendly staff

Best Tattoo and piercing place around!

Im not one to make reviews and post publicly about places but I was here for their Friday the 13 flash and I got my septum pierced and it was pierced so poorly I had to take it out 2 days later because it was so swollen. I went to a piercing shop in the area and they told me they pierced so high up into my cartilage it would take months to heal properly . I wouldn’t recommend getting piercings here and I’m the most laid back person when it comes to piercings and whatnot. I also got a tattoo and he missed a whole little line like how do u do that🥴 Do better! So much potential as a business.

I had an awesome experience. I walked in to get my nose pierced. They checked my ID filled out some paperwork and then off we went. Rob was super nice and did a excellent job. Sanitary, quick and only a little painful :)

Mike did a tattoo for me that holds a lot of meaning and it came out perfectly. Its still healing but he was quick and professional and took time to talk with me about my next one. Thank you for making my experience amazing! I will be back for more!

Got a tattoo few days ago and they accepted walk-ins so I got it and it didn’t take long until it was my turn. The one who did my tattoo was named Christina if I remembered and she did it super fast. I LOVED how it turned out and she did it exactly how I wanted it to be. Staff was friendly and welcoming. I’ll definitely go there again for future tattoos and maybe piercings!

Friendly staff and gorgeous building. Took great care of my girlfriends piercing.

Ive had two tattoos done here from two different artists and absolutely love the artwork. Even after 3+ years both tattoos still look great! I also had my belly button pierced here, which I loved! Unfortunately it got caught and infected so I had to take it out, but I will be returning within the next month or so to get my nose pierced! Super friendly staff and very patient. They were so great about tweaking the art on my bow until it was perfect and I get so many compliments on it! Cant wait to get my nose done!Update: I had my nose pierced at Defiance about 6 months ago. Its perfect, is healing up nice and I barely felt the needle going through. Im returning in the next couple of weeks for my 3rd tattoo from Defiance!

I have gotten several tattoos done here and have been more than satisfied when I leave. Ryan has done all of the work I have gotten done at Defiance and I have been a loyal customer of his work for almost 7 years. He has done 7 tattoos for me, the last one less than a week ago and I’m more than pleased with them. He is very friendly and super nice to talk to which makes for a better experience while being tattooed. My husband is going to him in a couple of weeks for an awesome back piece and I can’t wait to see the finished product! I would recommend Ryan to anyone! I also have a friend who sports a lot of Larry’s work and I will say his work is fantastic too!

Awesome artwork and artist! Will certainly be returning!!

These guys are real artists.

I’ve been tattooed at Defiance by Christine three times and followed her there from her last shop. I will never go anywhere else and would follow her anywhere she went! She is an amazing artist and with great customer service. My husband has been pierced at the shop, by Mike and that experience was great too! He was fast and great to work with. The piercing healed perfectly and looks great. There is a reason this shop continuously gets voted best tattoo and piercing shop. They rule.

Went in today to get my septum pierced. I was a little worried it might not look good because I have a slight deviation in my septum, but Rob did an amazing job with marking and piercing it. He was also super kind and explained everything to me. It was done quickly and it looks amazing. Thank you!!

Top notch . Tell them nick sent you

Very clean, very quick, great price! Happy with my first tattoo experience! My daughter and I got tattoos ( her first also) that had a special meaning and my son will go get his soon to match! Christine was great, easy to talk to!

Super great customer service, fun atmosphere, good prices, and always great results 👍

I had a great experience here! They have great prices and were super quick and easy! I got my doubles done. It was very clean, and I am very happy with my experience. Rob did a great job!

The staff was friendly, welcoming and accommodating when we had my 8 year old daughters ears pierced. Clean and inviting environment... thank you for making a first ear piercing a great experience!!

My friend and I did a walk-in yesterday for our belly buttons and she also wanted a tattoo. Rob did our belly buttons and Mike did her tattoo. Rob was super kind, outgoing, and pierced our stomachs quick and easy. Mike did a wonderful job on her tattoo. Will definitely return for more.

Mike was outstanding! He fixed an embarrassingly bad tattoo I had done at another shop and also did a great job on a new tattoo of my sons name on my chest. Would recommend 10/10!

Love this place! Christine does amazing tattoos! Very professional!

Came here to get a triple helix piercing, only waited about 5 minutes after turning in my waiver for my piercing. This was my first piercing and the guy who did the piercing did a really good job and was really nice. Gave me a little pamphlet with some tips to take care of the piercings. If i need any other piercings done ill be sure to come here again.

Christine has done two massive pieces for me and I plan to get many more from her! Shes great at making you feel comfortable and shes always down for a good laugh! Hands down the best artist Ive ever been too and I highly recommend her.

Ive gotten three piercings in three weeks. Rob is great and quick! Highly recommend!

I got a tattoo done by Chase and he was so nice! It was my first tattoo and he was very patient with me. The staff is so friendly and welcoming as well. Dont know how some people find them mean, theyre the nicest people youll encounter!

Ive had two tattoos done now, both by defiance. Love my pieces, theyve turned out very nice. Minimal pain on both and they made each experience a comfortable one. Ive also had my nose re-pierced by them and it healed fast and nicely. Will definitely keep returning for more future work!

I gave Christina 5 photos with specific features from each tattoo I wanted incorporated in one. It took less than 5 min for her to pull together the whole thing on Photoshop and she did an absolutely phenomenal job. Would 100% recommend to anyone.

Rob did my septum a year ago. Good work! I still have it

Michael just did a tattoo for me Thursday afternoon. It turned out perfect.

The shop was cool, the people were nice. Got my rook pierced. Rob did a great job and it took all of 10 seconds to clean and pierce it!! Plus its decently priced for good work.

I went in to get my septum pierced and had such a good experience. They have great prices and are super quick but also helpful.My nose wouldnt stop bleeding when I got it pierced ( i bleed a lot with all piercings and tattoos not sure why ) and the piercer sat there until it slowed down and also did a fantastic job with the actual piercing. I will definitely be back 💕

Been there several times for tattoos and absolutely love my tattoo artist. He does excellent work. Having 3 more tattoos done by him.

My wife and I went here after I got off work last night to each get a piercing. Mike did an outstanding job! He took his time and it was encouraging because he was a perfectionist! We would recommend him to anyone and will be back for more piercings and ink!

Seriously so rude. the woman there working was incredibly rude and it seemed so unprofessional. there wasn’t a tattoo font menu to choose from/look at and i just got some random computer font. the whole shop just seemed in a rush and greedy for money. had no consideration for comfort and didn’t show me the instruments, autoclave, or proved that their tools were sterilized properly like most good tattoo shops do. i tipped the woman out of habit, but i really shouldn’t have. she called for us from the loft and just told me to get on the table. they tried to get us out of the shop as quickly as possible and she made it very known. the tattoo i received was a gift and if it wasn’t a gift, i would’ve left immediately. absolutely just a greedy, rude, unprofessional environment.update: now that the tattoo is over a year healed, it’s messed up. she went too deep into my skin & left a raised scar of a tattoo. not good. would give you 0 stars if i could. no excusesupdate update: i’m getting it removed. it’s bleeding, fading, and is essentially a large scar. none of my other 5 tattoos are like this.

I just got a tattoo today from these guys and I am incredibly happy. This isn’t my first tattoo shop but it will be my last, I plan on coming back for any future tattoos. I was tattooed by Christine she was very nice. She talked to me while she was doing the tattoo which calmed me down. The shop was clean and well lit. I was a walk in and I was done in 45 minutes. Everything was done incredibly well and I’m so glad I found these guys. :)

For one, the ambiance in this place is really nice. Comfy chairs for those waiting, cool decor, and friendly staff. I got my nose pierced by Rob, and he was awesome. He had a calming personality, was clean, used gloves, and opened a brand new needle in front of me: everything I look for in a piercing place. It was over in two seconds, and I was in there a total of maybe 10 minutes. Definitely recommend them. Great prices, too.

Larry is an outstanding artist. Very pleased with my tattoo. Would highly recommend this place. Friendly environment, quality work and affordable pricing.

I have gotten 4 tattoos here, and they have always been friendly, professional, and clean. I have always been happy with the quality of the work, and at least 2 (if not 3, I dont remember) of my tattoos were done by Ryan. I even had my nose pierced twice. I absolutely will be back to get more tattoos.

Good tatts done here but the tatt artist make up their own prices and we were overcharged. Plus the wait is long and they are rude

Waited here for two hours, multiple walk-ins went ahead of us, and i ended up paying nearly 200 dollars for a tattoo with subpar line work, a wonky circle, and uneven text. I would avoid

Great clean place

Love My nose ring, great prices... my father got his tattoo there same day, both walk ins! Great staff and service was awesome... chill environment!!

Larry took my artwork and then improved on it, listened to what I wanted exactly and seemed to care about he significance of the tattoo. Its a stag in memorial to my grandfather who passed a few years ago. Nice guy, great work, fun to talk to if your the type to talk while getting ink.

Keep going back 😁☮️

I am very impressed with this shop! Very knowledgeable staff with attention to detail and cleanliness. I am very happy with the artwork I received from Mike. I have and will continue to recommend to all my family and friends!

Had a nose piercing - they did a great job. In and out in no time. Easy to talk to and explained everything well.

I got a tattoo on my finger for $30 a week ago and it almost completely went away. The artist told me he would give me a touch up for free since that happens with finger tattoos. I went in today to get it redone and they told me they would have to charge me again to get it touched up. I asked for the artist and they told me he had been fired. They fixed it and then charged me $45 ($15 more than the first time?) just to fix the mistake that they made. I ended up paying a total of $95 for one tiny tattoo on my finger. Never going back. Ridiculous.

Took my 6 yr old to Defiance for her rite of passage 1st ear piercing. Rob was so sweet to my baby, gentle, fast, knowledgeable and passionate about his career. Why the hell anyone takes their kid to a mall is beyond me. I highly recommend and plan to return for all of my pre prego piercings to be redone!!!

Rob pierced my 13 year oldr’s ears and did an excellent job! He made her feel at ease and was quick. Explained to her about the care of her earrings and everything. Great experience!

They were very nice and welcoming. I was a little nervous going in there cause Ive had bad service before, not there but in other shops, and they made me feel much more relaxed. I could definently tell they took their job seriously too! They didnt skip any steps while getting set up to do my piercing.

Great place! Very clean and a very nice staff!! Christine is so nice and very professional!! Great work and thank you!! Highly recommend!!!