Vintage Karma

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Jennifer Knerr

My first time in this shop was 7-8-17. I came in after seeing a piercing special and seeing the rave reviews so decided to give it a try. Initially walking in I was surprised at how nice it is. They have an area of different things to shop for such as jewlery and other small things. I was greeted and started on paperwork. After being finished with my paperwork Laura brought me back for my piercings. I was disappointed that although there were a few dividers there was what felt like little privacy which can be intimidating when getting a private piercing. She opened her tools in front of me which is always appreciated and standard and she got to work on marking. After getting marks in place and looking I decided I was happy with placement and she got me clamped. I have to say this was the worst piercing pain Ive ever felt out of my other 7 experiences. It was slow going through and my first question afterward was, did you not use lube? I was informed that she doesnt use lubrication which set me back. We had a conversation about why that was and tried to move on but I couldnt go through with the second piercing at that point. She seemed a bit nervous right off the bat and quite shakey. That mixed with the slow entrance and dry slide of the needle and the lack of privacy just did me in. The piercing was placed far too low and had to be taken out and healed. I now have to pay another shop to do it right. I dont think Id be inclined to revisit for a piercing. That being said, the shop was clean, the people were friendly and as a piercer she had good table side manner.

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A Private User

For five years I searched for an artist in the Poconos who: ~Does not have a holier than thou attitude. ~Is exceptionally talented, in other words, successful artist FIRST, then became a tattoo artist. ~Runs a very clean facility complete with autoclave & new needles for each session. ~Uses a high quality organic tattoo ink I finally found that artist and her name is Ainslie Heilich, the proprietor of Vintage Karma tattoo in Stroudsburg on 7th street near Main street. I highly recommend Ainslie as an artist in general, not only for tattoos.

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B Love

Every time I walk in, Laura greets me with a smile and answers any questions I have thoroughly. They sell the cutest antique jewelry in the shop, if youre not much into tattoos. Ainsley always displays amazing work via Facebook and Instagram, and their new artist Killian has became a personal favorite of mine. For being a generally new artist, he KILLS it with his designs, coloring, and shading. Not to mention his work is speedy and hes always focused. Vintage Karma is the absolute best!

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Brooke French

Ive had many piercings and tattoos from VK! All of the artists (Ainslie, Killian, and Caleb) put their full effort into every single piece of art they produce. Ive had 12 tattoos done here! And Laura, the piercer, is very knowledgeable and super friendly! Shes done 9 of my piercings and they all came out very fresh and perfect! I highly recommend going there for your next body mod, or even just to browse their unique little shop at the front of the store!

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Josh Dunn

Best tattoo shop in the state as far as Im concerned! Very personable staff, awesome location, and the tattoos are insane. When I started seeing posts on their facebook I knew my next tattoo would be coming from them. I ended up getting it eventually, and I am VERY happy with it. Theyll work with you to make sure its perfect and have an awesome ability of getting ideas out of YOUR head, onto paper (then onto your body)!

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A Private User

Pure Awesome!!! Ainslie is an exceptional tattoo artist. Not only does she do great work, but shes very professional, very sociable, and her prices are great for the level of work she does. Ive had two tattoos done by her (one of those being a 9.5 hour long chest piece) and cant imagine having anyone else doing my tats. Highly recommended!

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Mina Cunningham

Ainslie is an amazing artist that will create exactly your vision. Laura will get you set up and they both have the coolest things in the front of the shop. A must stop for a novelty soda or a new tattoo.

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Andrea Swank

Best Tattoo Artists in Central Illinois! Ainsley is a genius and you wont find more talented artists anywhere around. Great atmosphere, great staff, excellent ink!

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Evan Sims

Not into tattoos myself, but Ive stopped in with friends a few times and the staff were always very friendly. They seem to do excellent work.

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Jennifer Thomas

Super clean, awesome funky decor. Ainslie was an excellent tattoo artist - and very talented. Will be going there again soon! <3

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D.G. Gibbons

Awe inspiring designs with first rate execution, truly unparalleled. this has quickly become one of my favorite places

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Amber Gimondo

I recommend it completely its amazing my husbands tattoo looks amazing

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Bro Sky

Absolutely the best place to get a tattoo

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