Calico Queen Tattoo

I was in Crested Butte for an entire week for my birthday and tried for 5 days straight to have my nose pierced here. On the first day, they took down my number and said they’d call me back and that they didn’t have many appointments that day so we’d have plenty of time to do the piercing. Never got a call back that day. Then I called later on that same day, and apparently they had a few walk-ins and took them instead. I made it clear that I was working down the street at a coffee shop and that I could come in as soon as they called me. Over the next three days, they said each day that they might have time but never called or fit me in.

Finally, on my last day in CB, I walked in in the morning, and again, they said they didn’t have the time. It became quite clear that this tattoo shop does not care at all about piercing clients. I had $140 for three piercings in hand and practically begged them to take my money, but I guess they just didn’t need the business? As a fellow business owner, I cannot understand how you could turn away clients that are practically begging to give you business. It makes no sense whatsoever. It was almost as if I was annoying or inconveniencing them by wanting their business. If you are in CB visiting (or even residing), I would suggest driving yourself the 46-mile round trip down to Gunnison for your piercing needs. I ended up getting my piercings at Facing Fear Tattoo on Tomichi Ave, and they were wonderful.

Alex did an amazing job on mine and my husbands tattoo! He stayed late and made sure we got exactly what we wanted. He was so nice and did an amazing job! Highly recommend!!

Unfortunately I did not have a very good experience, I'm not saying the tattoo wasn't good or that the place wasn't clean. I just did not feel comfortable. At no given time was I really shown where everything was coming from. There was no explaining of what he was doing. Not to mention, I had no idea he had only been an apprentice for less than two years at this place until over half way through the tattoo. I went in with full confidence this was going to be an great unforgettable experience, I was right it was unforgettable. As a client, a fairly new one at that, I was expecting to be asured I was in a safe place. Instead I left with an unfinished piece all because honestly the "artist" made me feel like it was not worth finishing.

I got my tattoo done by Alex. He has a super cool style and is fun to work with. Very clean environment and great atmosphere. 10/10 would and will go back.

I got my nose re-pierced. I had it originally pierced in Oklahoma but it never fully healed so I took it out. I read that the problem was probably a metal allergy. I went to Calico Queen to have it re-pierced and discussed different metal options. We opted for titanium instead of surgical steel. She was so professional and the re-pierce hurt way less than the original did (I always heard that re-piercing hurts worse). Overall it was a great experience! I may just make a 12 hour drive to Crested Butte any time I want a piercing.

Alex did an absolutely AMAZING job with both my and my wife’s new ink! We went in with a half-assed idea of what we were looking for and he turned it into so much more than we could have ever hoped for! Thank you so much, Alex, for the AMAZING new artwork! 100% will come back.

I really regret getting my tragus pierced here while on vacation. The piercer did not use a large enough bar and it ended up needing to be surgically removed by my local shop. 0/10 terrible experience.

Super awesome shop. Candace did exactly what I was hoping for and I couldn't have had a better experience. Overall great vibes in the shop, no need to worry about feeling uncomfortable or judged when at Calico queen!

They gave me a Capri-Sun chilled to the perfect temperature. My friends tattoos also turned out great!

Got a nostril piercing and it was super professional and clean. I felt totally comfortable and taken care of, highly recommend .