The Parlour of Buffalo 437 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202

"Absolutely LOOOOOVED our experience here today. I brought my 10 year old daughter to get her ears pierced. She was super excited, as she's wanted them done for ages, but of course very nervous it would hurt, but she didn't even flinch! The needle slid through her lobes like butter. It was amazing! I couldn't believe it. She said it barely hurt, and she had no soreness or swelling or redness after at all (not even the next morning; she said they don't hurt at all!). James was incredible. He took his time and walked her through each step and made her feel so calm and confident, she smiled the whole time. I really loved our whole experience here, start to finish. From the very first moment you walk in, you're filled with serenity, the environment is just absolutely GORGEOUS. It's not your typical low brow tat joint, which is often very rough, open concept, and noisy with an open door, people coming and going. Here you have an appointment and the door stays locked, so no rotating door with people. It's a very serene and peaceful place, with beautiful huge plants, plush leather, separate private rooms on the platform floor (away from the welcome desk where paperwork is done). It's just so spacious and lovely. And James couldn't have been more ideal. He was crazy attentive, patient, and friendly. We took ages looking at jewelry and he never once rushed us or made us feel pressured on time. He allowed us to hold the pieces up with his special tool, so we can see how they looked. His sterilizing process is also very rigorous. The whole process is very clean and orderly and professional, and he makes you feel welcome and comfortable the entire time. I highly, highly recommend going here. Worth every penny over your standard dime-a-dozen parlor for such a classy place like this with James. Couldn't have been more enjoyable. Covid 19 info: No requirements, just signed a waiver that we're not sick, nor have been in 14 days, and haven't had any known exposure. Took my daughter's wrist temp, and we were all set."

"I got my first tattoo back in July at The Parlour. The studio is beautiful, very clean and a really cool space for a tattoo parlor. I just wish the atmosphere of the shop carried over to the tattoo artist. Unfortunately my experience with Mike was not good. This was my first tattoo so I had quite a few questions and was nervous about the process. He was not welcoming and didn’t feel the need to communicate any information to me which made me uncomfortable. I was there for 4 1/2 hours and with the exception of us finalizing the details of my tattoo, he did not speak to me. When I asked a question, he gave me a rude, condescending reply. He told me if I needed any touch-ups to reach out, and when I did he blew me off never to be heard from again. I like my tattoo, but Mike did not provide a good experience at all."

"10/10 recommend!! I got my septum pierced by James and am so happy with the results! The shop had a great atmosphere and really prioritized the comfort and safety of clients (e.g. covid cautious) and James was wonderful about explaining the whole process both before and during piercing. And a beautiful selection of unique jewelry. So glad I found The Parlour of Buffalo!"

"Updating my review from four years ago and four piercings later this place is STILL amazing and affordable got my septum done here. James is FREAKING AWESOME! Highly recommended. I recently got my eyebrow pierced this weekend. I will only go to The parlor for tattoos or piercings."