Hold Steady Tattoo, West Warwick RI

John will always be my go to & who I recommend out to all. He’s professional & witty where he makes the experience so comfortable & knows his shi*.

I 100 percent recommend John he knows what he’s doing and my piercings have healed amazing. If you are looking for a trustworthy person I really recommend him for piercings!

Great 1st time experience at this shop. Super friendly staff, John the piercer clearly knows his stuff and made me feel very comfortable from the get go. He was able to painlessly get new jewelry into an old piercing that I thought had long since closed up, and the new piercing was quick and easy. I'll definitely be coming back!

I've had my septum pierced here and just had my first session for a very large, custom thigh tattoo today. The piercing was quick, easy, and professional. The custom tattoo that Jess drew for me was incredible and she absolutely nailed the outline today! Subsequent sessions will completely cover an unwanted tattoo. Highly recommended shop for piercings and tattoos!

During the tattooing process I had brought up the fact that part of the tattoo didn't look colored it was supposed to be (white) and was told that after the healing process it will show. Well it looks nothing like my friends who got the same color on the same day. Also there is another section where the color didn't stick. I was told that if the needle doesn't go in deep enough apparently the color will not stick. I called for a "touch up" and was told it would be 80$ to touch up a tattoo that was not even finished in the first place.to say I'm disappointed that this was my first tattoo is an understatement.the person who did it was the same person that was talked to I believe his name is greg

Got two tattoos over a month ago and some of the color didnt stick after the peeling but it healed well

John was an awesome piercer really knows how to ease the nerves and very knowledgeable 10/10 coming back for more piercings

I truly enjoy coming here. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and kind. I went in for a missing ball to my piercing a couple of months ago, they fitted me and sent me on my way, free of charge!

I came back today for a new nose ring. They gave me all the options along with the pros and cons of each. Then they helped me with taking out the old ring and putting in the new one. I grabbed the same ring in a different color as well! $10. Can't beat that.

I've been to several tattoo/piercing shops and this one is by far the most welcoming.

I had a great experience here, John pierced my naval. I let him know I was actively losing weight, so he pierced it in a way that would straighten with my weight loss, and that held up to be true! He’s super personable as well, the shop is clean, and everyone there is super friendly. I will be going there for any future piercings:)

I do not recommend coming here for tattoos. When I got my septum, I had a good experience, but not when I got my tattoo. I got a tattoo by Greg. It was custom and it was a rat tail. I had him draw it many times because he didn’t even remotely understand what I wanted to be done even though I even drew it myself before coming in. When I finally liked his design, it didn’t come out that way on my skin. Not only is the spacing between each line not equal, but the line work is all uneven. Many lines are thicker than others and if I did a touch up, the whole thing would be way too thick. I had asked Greg for a refund and was told to contact John once it was healed. I was denied a refund and now I have to spend a fortune just to get this removed. Completely wasted my money.

I went to the shop for the possibility of reopening an old nose piercing. It was an amazing experience, and I would recommend going to anyone! While I was waiting, Flip happened to have had a cancellation and was hanging out in the lobby asking if anyone wanted a tattoo. I showed him a piece I’ve been waiting to get and he immediately starting setting up after allowing me to pick a price range. We both were in agreement that we were going to do an outline of the drawing. While doing my tattoo, he made the decision to “put in the extra. ” He put some shading and highlight totally transforming the piece from a simple outline to my favorite tattoo. I look forward to getting tattooed by him again. Great conservation, great music, and a fantastic artist. It’s been like 24 hours and I keep getting compliments everywhere I go. Thank you again Flip!

Thank you to FLIP at HOLD STEADY. GREAT EXPERIENCE. The shop is very clean and has a very friendly staff. Flip did a awesome job on my cover up. I will recommend this shop and especially the artist by the name FLIP. Thanks again, I will be back again.

Hey y’all I went to Flip it wasn’t my first tattoo but he made me feel more comfortable with him in 10 minutes than I have with past tattoo artists. The guys work is solid.

Flip was super easy to work with and really nice. Offered a super fair price and did great work.

Flip was amazing I got a tattoo there and it was my biggest one yet.he made me feel comfortable and made sure he wouldn’t have to rush. He took the time to sit with me and draw it out making sure it’s exactly what i wanted.

Got my first session of the newest of my tattoos done and I’ve never felt so comfortable in a shop. Flip was willing to sit with me and figure out exactly what I wanted and took the time to make sure I was comfortable while getting a tough tattoo. Anytime I go in this place I end up getting exactly what I wanted!

This shop was really friendly and fun, overall great environment. My artist John was flipping amazing will def be coming back!