Cloud Nine Tattoo, Body Piercing, Permanent Cosmetics

Category:	Body Piercing Shop
Address:	1030 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
Phone:	+1 205-458-9998
Site:	cloud9south.com
Rating:	3.8
Working:	10AM–12AM 10AM–12AM 10AM–12AM 10AM–12AM 10AM–3AM 10AM–2AM 10AM–12AM

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Photos 82

Reviews 8

Dan Loru

I recently passed by the store with ideas and pictures, ready to speak with an artist about my potential tattoo. Upon entering Cloud Nine, the staff seemed upset that their personal conversation would have to wait. Nevertheless, I made my way to the back, where the tattoo section of the shop is. There, I waited, but never spoke to an artist before leaving. I did see a gentleman, who appeared to be a tattooist, but he didnt acknowledge my presence. Instead he went into the back, and did not emerge again. However, the first gentleman I saw, when I walked in the front door, asked me if I had pictures of what I had in mind. I told him that I did, but that I wanted to show them to the artist, so that we could discuss ideas. (I wanted a custom piece like most people... they were going to quote me simply by looking at reference material.) The artist refused to meet with me, which is okay, because I dropped in without notice. However, what really ticked me off was that Cloud Nine refused to set up a general meeting so that I could come in the next day to speak with an artist. Instead, I was told that I would need to put down a deposit if I wanted to schedule a short meeting to discuss my potential tattoo. ---- The customer service at Wicked Ways Tattoo, right next door is 1000X better! -----Anyways, business must be booming at C9 b/c they are not eager to acknowledge nor entertain potential new clients.

A Private User

My friends and I drove a couple of hours to Birmingham and visited Cloud Nine while there. I wanted to get an industrial piercing and my friend wanted a tragus piercing. I had my nose pierced at the beginning of the summer and pretty much knew what to expect, having researched industrial piercings beforehand and going in with full knowledge that they are infamously tricky and painful piercings, so the experience went very smoothly. We walked right up to the counter, told them what we wanted, filled out the forms, and five minutes later we were called back. Our piercer, Matt, let all four of us come into the piercing room since the two not getting piercings still wanted to watch and laugh at my friend and I while we squirmed. The room and everything was very clean, of course. The piercing itself was less painful than Id anticipated, but Matt was very careful to make sure I wasnt about to pass out or anything and that the pain wasnt too overwhelming. It was a great experience and the place had a friendly atmosphere. I am so in love with my industrial (and my friend loves her tragus piercing) and we really want to go back to get a few more piercings done, and possibly tattoos in the near future.

Kari Todd

Worst experience I have ever had at a tattoo shop. I have gotten approximately 10 piercings over the course of my life, and I have never experienced anything so infuriating. If you are looking to get a piercing, I suggest you go somewhere else unless you have 4 or 5 hours to spare. The pierces are actually quite good. However, the receptionist is frosty. It took her over 10 minutes just to acknowlwge my existence in the shop. Furthermore, because the shop does not take reservations, unless you get in when the place first opens there is no telling how long you will have to wait. The receptionist is not truthful about wait times so you will look up and its already been two or three hours. The only reason I didnt get my money back and walk out is because I had already invested damn near 6 hours over 2 days in order to get the piercing. SERIOUSLY, dont waste your time. Go somewhere else.

Mary Elizabeth Chambliss

My tattoo is fine but the attitude there was just so negative. I took a friend to get her first there and they were very judgmental of her tattoo (a religious symbol) and mine (GPS coordinates). I had to fight hard to get my tattoo the way I wanted it because the front desk person seemed to have this whole other idea of how my tattoo should look, despite it being a really simple tattoo. The artist was extremely unfriendly and didnt do anything to help reassure my clearly nervous friend... until she took her shirt off. Then suddenly he had cute little flirty remarks and laughs. I honestly wouldnt have thought anything of his harried attitude because these guys are artists, not customer service reps, until he got all friendly for my topless friend. Super creepy. My first Birmingham tattoo. Definitely going somewhere else next time.

Blair Herring

YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! I am actually from Houston where there are TOP NOTCH studios all around town but I had always struggled to find a tattoo studio that I would trust to even do simple work on me when I came to visit family in Bama. Sometimes we would drive to Tenessee just to get 15 minute tattoos.... BUT... Last time I was here we took a chance and came here to get some work done with my nephew and we both immediately claimed this will be our go to place in Bama! The shop is nice and clean. Customer service is great. Donovan is friendly and professional. I was so pleased that I am traveling 800 miles back to get one of his large custom pieces done. This is currently the ONLY shop in the Birmingham/Northeast Alabama area that I would recommend! Great place and great work.

A Private User

First Tattoo! I had a wonderful experience here. They were so friendly and patient with me. Marcos took the design I came in with and replicated it beautifully. I even got sick during the tattoo and they stopped gave me something to drink and made sure I was ok. The staff kept coming in and talking to me during the tattoo to make me feel more at ease. The place was very clean and I could tell they take a lot of care in making sure it stayed that way. This is a wonderful place despite the bad location. Southside can be dangerous just a warning. So be cautious when going and coming from the store. But overall a wonderful experience and if I ever decide to get another tattoo Ill be going there.

Erin Kinnaird

The guys there are very professional but also very laid back. They make you feel welcome and safe and totally at ease. John has done amazing work for my friends with quotes, mariners compasses, birds, etc. Bryan did my tattoo which was a celtic cross and its absolutely beautiful. You really cant go wrong with either man. Theyll take your designs and clean them up and give you their own much improved version or you can pick from the many choices they offer in their shop. This was my first tattoo experience but it certainly wont be my last. Theres a tattoo shop closer to my home but Ill be making the longer trip to Cloud Nine just for another great experience when I get my next 2.

Jacob Langham

Customer service is horrible. I recently purchased some smoking accessories (dab bowl and glass nail) and the employee seemed to be in a hurry to get away from helping me even though there were no other customers in the store. The best part is the pieces she sold me did not fit together after I was assured they would. When I contacted the store the same day they informed me of their no return policy on smoking accessories which would be completely understandable if their employee did not assure me it would work after i asked profusely. This makes it very hard for me to support local businesses.