Category: | Tattoo Shop |
Address: | 5350 Council St NE Ste E, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA |
Phone: | +1 319-294-4197 |
Site: | neondragontattoo.com |
Rating: | 4.8 |
Working: | 12–6PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM Closed |
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Piercing Review: I got five piercings in one sitting by JR. Id never been to Neon Dragon before but Id always driven by it, and not gonna lie, for some reason I was a little sketched out by going to a place next to Subway in a strip mall, but just goes to show you can never judge a tattoo shop by its location. I got my nose double pierced, my helix pierced (upper ear), and both of my upper lobes pierced. I got a really good vibe from the place and called to make an appointment before going, but the girl on the phone said I could just walk right on in. As soon as I walked in I was immediately asked if I needed any help and I said I was there to get some piercings. I only had to wait about five minutes before JR was able to help me, and as soon as I told him what I wanted to do he was completely on board and enthusiastic! He was incredibly knowledgable about all the jewelry and the sizing, and explained everything in detail about how the process would go. He only charged me for three piercings instead of five since I was getting them all done at once. I was also really impressed by the cleanliness of the shop, and everyone was dressed really nicely (I think they do a dress-up Friday instead of casual Friday), and I thought that was really funny and different. The actual process - Every needle they use there is passed through a pass/fail indicator to make sure its sterile, and he explained this process and showed me the needle after it had passed. We first started with my nose, and he made two marks with a marker to show me where theyd be and asked me to check if I was okay with the location. He then explained that he would ask me to take a deep breath and exhale as the needle was passed through. The process was really quick and pretty painless (I have a high pain tolerance so this might be different for everyone), and with each piercing it was the same maker - deep breath in and out process. Afterwards he threw in a saline cleaning solution for free and explained how often to clean them and to come back or call if I had any questions / problems. Overall, I highly recommend Neon Dragon (at least for piercing). Great atmosphere, clean shop, great people, and moderate / normal pricing!
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PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A PIERCING REVIEW. I got my nose piercing done about a month ago and I was 14 at the time. They are very strict about working with minors and have a good policy about guardian permission. (if you are a minor, take you drivers licensee or any identification) They did an amazing job when it came to a clean, sterilized procedure. Jay-R did my piercing and he was very professional and knowledgeable about aftercare, the nose ring metals, and the process in general. IMPORTANT: I highly highly recommend that you buy the piercing cleaner they sell in their place. It is the most natural and simple cleaner I have found (besides water, which isnt always enough). I was using this for a while and everything was healing really well. Once I ran out, I was lazy and didnt pick up any more. So I used my Claires ear cleaner. Bad mistake. They have a chemical that actually slows down the piercings healing time. This caused me to break out around my nose and get a lump right above my piercing. When I went back in the Neon Dragon to have them look at it, they explained why this happened and how to fix it. Also, to come back in at anytime if I need further assistance. TO SUM THIS UP: Very knowledgeable staff, clean and fun environment, pick up their saline cleaning solution while their, helpful and good service. I would not go anywhere else for piercings or tattoos (for the future ^.^)
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I have been to Neon Dragon many times. I have also been to other tattoo and piercing places. This shop and all the staff are by far the most talented artists I have seen anywhere in Iowa. Jay R is so miticulous with any piercing he does and the environment is clean and comfortable. I have had tattoos done by three of the artists at this shop also however I had Andrew do a full sleeve on me for my most recent experience. He BLEW ME AWAY! I gave him pictures and ideas for what I wanted and told him to put his own spin on it. The color and design that he came up with are better than I even imagined!! He was steady and hilarious! Kept me at ease for over 8 hours straight and dedicated his entire day to the amazing piece of art he did for me! I could not be more satisfied with Andrews work and the shop as a whole! You walk in and it doesnt feel or look like a tattoo parlor. You feel at home. I would highly recommend anyone to this business. The talent of the artists here can barely be contained by the walls of this building! Over the moon to have found this place!!
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I got my septum pierced here about a month ago and seeing as it was a piercing I had wanted for so many years I couldnt have asked for a better experience. The pricing was more than reasonable and the care that he took of me was beyond my expectations. Even on just a consultation the day before he felt the area to get a good idea of what it would be like and when I came back for the piercing he was extremely accommodating with my anxiety about needles making sure to keep me calm and relaxed and didnt have the needle in my line of sight up until the last necessary moment. He was very clear about what he was going to do and how to take care of it. All of this added up with the cleanliness and overall atmosphere of the shop Im insanely impressed and happy with my experience and I would 100% recommend going in here to any and everyone whether its your first piercing or your tenth its sure to be a great experience!
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I got pierced by JR and tattoos from Andrew! I will not go any place else. You hear people say their to expensive! Well its like this folks you get what you pay for I got great jewelry, I didnt have to go back for infection and it wasnt crooked for a piercing from JR. Andrew I got beautiful art work and vivid colors for a 3/4 sleeve. Their business by Galaxy 16 it is the most cleanest place I have ever been to, to get work done. They are very professional and make sure you are happy with the work that you ask for. Its well worth the trip, time and money I will never go anywhere else. Thank you guys.
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I have not been pierced or tattooed at Neon Dragon, but it has always been a pleasant experience everytime I have set foot in the shop. Its a very friendly and inviting atmosphere with plenty of artists overflowing with product knowledge. Jay R has helped me locate and acquire some of the nicest jewelry Ive owned. They deserve no less than a 5-star rating in my personal opinion.
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I havent gotten pierced at Neon Dragon (yet!), but I have purchased body jewelry here. Excellent and beautiful selection at good prices. Jay R is extremely nice and easy to talk to. The shop itself is clean, beautiful and always full of music. I would definitely recommend anybody wanting a piercing and gorgeous, high quality jewelry to come here.