Pain & Wonder Tattoo and Piercing Studio

Got a tattoo here over 15 years ago and it still looks great! An artist named Radar did it. I wish I knew where he was tattooing now so I could get some more work done.

awesome place. i was visiting from out of town and decided to get my nose pierced here because of the great reviews. i walked in for the service and had two people in front of me but was in and out in about 30 minutes. my piercer was friendly, walked me through everything, and was QUICK! pretty pain free and easy! i am so satisfied with my piercing and i will definitely be back for more next time i’m in athens. definitely recommend.

very aesthetic, very clean shop. convenient location. cant speak for the tattoo artists but i’ve gotten four piercings here and i’ve been very happy with them. the piercers are very friendly and helpful - if you aren’t very experienced with piercings/aftercare, they’ve got u covered. i recommend randy. only word of warning is that they won’t let u bring along or go back with a friend while getting pierced; if it’s a group activity you’re looking for, this might not be the shop for you. planning on coming back so long as i’m in athens!

I would recommend Pain and Wonder to anyone in the Athens-area looking to get a piercing or tattoo! It is extremely clean, and every staff member I dealt with was extremely professional. I got my helix (cartilage) pierced recently, and I came in with no appointment and was in and out in about 30 minutes. Bato did my piercing, and he answered all of my questions about aftercare and the piercing process. They are very strict about their "protocol", so do not go in there to get a tattoo or piercing without eating a full meal within the previous four hours!

Mike is awesome! He made my first tattoo experience easy and pleasant, and made sure that I was completely comfortable. He also worked with me on my design ideas. Also he’s just a friendly, super chill, fun guy to talk to! 10/10 recommend A++++++

Extremely rude and unhelpful. Literally went somewhere else right after coming here. I had previously received a helix piercing about a year ago. At that point I had absolutely loved the parlor and the piercer. They were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. however, I came in today to ask how I could remove said piercing as I have not been able to get it out this past year. This par spring I was rushed into emergency surgery where the doctor ordered that I must take my piercing out. Myself and the other doctors in the operating room tried to get it out to no avail. I only wanted to come in today to find out how I could get it out in case the same situation happened again. There was no one else in the shop and the man inside basically shoved me out of the store. I am super upset as all I wanted was some help and no other customers were present.

I had first visited with my friend to get her tattoo, which was amazing and very well done. I would return to get my own. However, I came to get my nose ring months ago and wanted to have the jewelry changed out, but didn’t want to drive back to Athens. I went to a different shop and they said the piece was placed in an area through my sinus organs and would lead to lots of scar tissue. Also, the actual jewelry was threaded and not meant to go in your nostril. To have it removed was very painful and disappointing considering I thought it was professionally done. I would come back for a tattoo, but don’t know if I’d trust the piercings.

I went in for a daith piercing today and was very pleased with my experience with Bato! Everything was very clean/sterile/safe. Bato gave me a very thorough description of the piercing itself and the after care. He was very patient with me throughout the whole process, calmed me down a lot when I was nervous, and made sure I was completely ready to get up without feeling faint/etc. I am very pleased with my piercing and I highly recommend Bato - especially if you’re nervous!

I got my upper lobes pierced by Bato. He was very kind, calming and professional. He listened to my concerns and helped me pick jewelry that would work for my ears. If I get more piercings in the future, I will definitely go see Bato again. The shop is clean and has a very wide variety of jewelry to choose from. You definitely get what you pay for here.

Had my first tattoo in many years done here recently. Qulock was the ultimate professional. Even though my design was simple, he took the time and care to make sure it turned out perfectly, even giving advice on the size and placement.

Everyone I dealt with there, both during the consultation and the actual work, were friendly and outgoing.

I have a couple more advanced ideas for my next ink work and will definitely be returning here and working with Qulock again!