Review of China Doll Tattoo & Piercing
China Doll Tattoo & Piercing is a local business that offers tattoo and piercing services. The shop is located at 7346 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324. The business is open seven days a week, but the hours of operation are not listed. The primary categories of the business are tattoo shop, body piercing shop, and ear-piercing service.
The reviews for China Doll Tattoo & Piercing are mixed. Some customers have had great experiences with the shop, while others have had negative experiences. The negative reviews mention issues with customer service, poor quality jewelry, and improper aftercare instructions. However, the positive reviews mention friendly and knowledgeable staff, great customer service, and professional work.
One customer mentioned that Carolyn is the best piercer and provides excellent customer service. Another customer mentioned that Cait is a great tattoo artist who is patient and takes her time to ensure that the design is perfect. A few customers have mentioned that the wait times can be long, but the staff is friendly and makes the experience enjoyable.
Overall, China Doll Tattoo & Piercing is a local business that offers tattoo and piercing services. The reviews for the business are mixed, but there are positive reviews that mention great customer service and professional work. If you are looking for a tattoo or piercing, it may be worth checking out China Doll Tattoo & Piercing.
From the business
"China Doll Tattoo & Piercing, located in Hammond, IN, has been serving the community since 1997. We pride ourselves on our customer service, our clean, friendly atmosphere, and our OSHA certification in bloodborne pathogen training. We have the largest selection of body jewelry in town. Walk-ins are welcome and all major credit cards are accepted. Our artists have more than five years of experience! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram."
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- In-store shopping
China Doll Tattoo & Piercing Reviews - 100
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Anthony Drake
My friend and I get all our piercings done here. I've gotten 6 ear piercings here and navel piercing and never had a problem. When my friend had an issue with with his cause the hoop was too small they switched it out for a bigger one no charge.
Missy Weglarz
I get all my piercings done here! The piercer is amazing she will make you feel at ease and is super good at her job! Great to go on Fridays and Saturdays for the deal.
Ènam
Yesterday (11/7/19) they were supposed to close at 8pm but they were closed at 7pm when I drove 40 minutes to visit this shop. If they're appointment only, they shouldn't have set hours Or should have updated Google maps when they were going to go against your own schedule, so that when I clicked on your address, it would have told me that you were closing early. What an inconvenience. Run a considerate business.
Elisa S
Anyone know if they still have that $20 offer for piercings? Anything above hips? my nose piercing closed and wanna get it redone here again!
Veronica Martinez
I've made this place my official piercer parlor and Carol is an amazingly caring person! She has attended my first facial piercing; my septum 2 years ago, then my medusa piercing a year later and currently I am 7 months in healing with my Tragus. In all occasions she has provided a clean service and at the same time a pleasing moment. When my medusa was having a hard time healing, she heard my concerns and advised me accordingly. I will continue to come here :)
Patty M
Carolyn!! 🎸🎸🎸 only piercer I go too!
Adilene Ruiz
In and out quickly, the piercing was done fast and didn't hurt at all. Was given lots of information on how to care for it. Awesome attitude from the piece, had us laughing the whole time.
Ann Rhineberger
Went in on Friday evening (today is Sunday) to get my lip pierced. They had a 13 year old girl working the counter. She even told me her age. The kid went and got a guinea pig and all of the employees in the shop were handling it. My piercer was holding it before my piercing and I had to remind her to wash her hands!
The piercer never even cleaned my lip during the entire "procedure". She coughed into her hand before putting her gloves on and I had to request she rewash her hands and change the gloves! There wasn't a sink in the piercing room so, I assume she went to the restroom to wash her hands.
All of my equipment was sitting on a tray before I even came in the room. I don't know if a fresh needle was used. There were a ton of piercing studs sitting all over the counter that weren't in containers/packaging. I'm guessing mine came from the pile. I'm disgusted with myself for even letting this place touch me.
I should have ran! What was I thinking? I never even got a print out or verbal explanation of cleaning instructions. My lip swelled up so bad Friday. I tried calling the shop with no answer. Yesterday (Saturday) I tried calling the shop all day again with no answer. Now it's Sunday, my lip is DISGUSTINGLY swollen, my piercing bar is so short it's pulling into my skin and I can't get the damn thing unscrewed. The shop is closed until Tuesday and I'm stuck trying to figure this out on my own.
RUN! Don't walk! Go somewhere else. Hell, I could have probably pierced it better my damn self!
UPDATE (SUNDAY)
Not even 48 hours post piercing I'm in the ER having to have the piercing removed and heavy dose antibiotics. If the infection and swelling don't go down within 24-48 hours I'll need to have the lip surgically opened cleaned.
I have been keeping the piercing clean with Dial and water externally and alcohol free mouthwash internally. These instructions came from a piercer at a different studio. I reached out to him Friday when I couldn't get an answer from China Doll. I have not been touching or messing with the piercing either.
David Murray
These guys are awesome. I just got my lip pierced there (spider bites, left side) and they took excellent care of me. The process itself was quick and relatively painless, but afterwards I started feeling feint and light-headed. Probably about 75% blackout. I knew there was a good chance of this happening, but I didn't know they would be so accommodating. They gave me some chocolate and ice water, put cold rags on my neck and forehead and let me just lay there until I felt like I could get up and move around. They didn't seem exasperated at all with my reaction and that was insanely comforting.
To the people of China Doll, thank you so much! You're definitely my only stop for future piercings and tattoos!
Cherell Tillman
Caroline is the best piercing lady ever.