Everyone here is so friendly & knowledgeable. I came in to just change out existing jewelry but ended up getting my other nostril pierced. Bradde was super nice about helping to choose out jewelry. Justin pierced my nose & was super patient with me when deciding the placement & switching out different jewelry. I was also able to just walk-in & waited about 15 minutes which was not bad, especially on a weekend.

Had my ears pierced here about a month ago. The customer service was great. The person who did my piercing was very nice and patient with me. They clearly knew what they were doing and also offered great professional advice on the the kind of jewelry materials that should be used for new piercing and advice on how to take care of my new piercing.My piercing is healing very nicely now. They also had a wide variety of jewelries for me to choose from. Im very happy with my piercing, the earrings I got, and the service here. Highly recommended

I love Mad Ethels! Erika is wonderful with scheduling and a great person for your first contact. Ive been tattooed by Clinton and love his work. Bradde has been very accommodating with my little girls ear piercing. Its a very clean establishment with a friendly but classic tattoo shop atmosphere.

Did my research before making an appointment with Bradde for an inner conch and 4th lobe piercing in my ear.Besides wearing a mask and gloves, and observing all safety protocols, Bradde couldn’t have been more professional or kinder.He explained in detail, everything from my choices of jewelry to how to care for my new piercings. I’m not good with needles, and the entire experience blew my mind with how careful, cautious, and painless it was. That’s not to say it didn’t hurt but the pain was momentary & did not last long. Even during the first week of healing, I experienced NONE of the painful throbbing or redness at the sites, as I have with piercings in the past done elsewhere.I’ll never go anywhere else for a piercing, and would highly recommend Bradde to anyone who’s considering one. So much thanks to Bradde and the team at Mad Ethel’s!

Bradde did my nose piercing and he was so great! He made me feel so comfortable and made me feel really relaxed before my first piercing. His personality was great and you can tell he enjoys his job. I have to cover up the piercing for my job and he recommended which piercing to get to cover it up and instructions on how to care for it and switch the piercing since I came from out of town. Im so happy I got my piercing here and it came out wonderfully. I would recommend getting pierced here.

If you like being greeted by a person wearing a “Blue Lives Matter” mask and a white man with dreads then I guess this is the place for you. The nose piercing I got was good, but their small talk and “humor” wasn’t really humorous or interesting altogether. There are surely plenty of other shops in Raleigh to get a tattoo or piercing…Edit: It was YOUR staff member that was wearing a “Blue Lives Matter” mask on that day, not a customer. Unless you let customers service other customers behind the front desk that is? Also, maybe you’ve heard of cultural appropriation? You probably have, but you simply don’t care based off of your response. Maybe you should educate yourself, but again, I doubt you’d do that for the benefit of yourself and your business. Apparently you would rather lie, talk down to customers, and mock their experience at your shop. I based my experience off your shop’s environment, it’s staff, and the piercing result. It’s pretty alarming that an owner of a shop can’t take criticism and instead miss the entire point of a review. This shop’s *service* on jokes are far from the worse thing about this place, clearly it’s the ownership.

Stopped in to get my ear pierced last week. The wait was minimal, but apparently that is rare. Bradde was my piercer. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He definitely has a great sense of humor as well. I also received a thank you note in the mail a week after. Great first impression and great customer service!

10/10 would recommend anybody to go here. They’re absolutely one of the best shops I’ve been too. It’s really a great environment, the staff is super welcoming with all around really great people! I worked with Jet on a tattoo that was done at a different shop. He was able to explain to me what was done wrong and had no problem fixing it ! He was awesome. I will, for sure, be going back to get more work done!

Loved this place! I was a bit nervous because it had been 10+ years since my last tattoo, but everyone was very friendly and it helped calmed my nerves. Jet was great! Would definitely go back here for my next tattoo.

My good friend and I wanted some facial piercings and came as a walk in on a Sunday only to be greeted with a very an extremely friendly staff and welcoming, clean environment. Everything was extremely sterile. Bradde was our piercer and was nothing more than professional, friendly and patient. I haven’t had such good customer service in a while. They took plenty of time to explain how the procedure would go, what to expect, aftercare and healing, and even let us go through a plethora of options regarding the style and color we would want to see. I got the choices to customize my own jewelry which was phenomenal. I definitely will be coming back here and would recommend the experience to many.

I had a great experience here. A friend recommended Mad Ethels when I told her I wanted to get my nostril pierced. Customer service was great, they were very knowledgeable, had quality options for me to choose from, and provided me with aftercare instructions.

I got my first piercing (besides earlobes) here a few weeks ago, and my experience was great. Bradde, the piercing specialist, was very knowledgeable. I’ve followed up a few times with questions since I’m not super experienced with piercings *yet*, and he’s always happy to address any concerns I have. I definitely recommend this place especially if you’re new to body modification.

Excellent experience from the moment I walked in the door. The space was super clean. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Bradde made sure I was happy with the jewelry, the placement, and answered all of my questions. I will definitely be back!

I went in for a septum (walk-in). The check in process was easy. A small wait, but they were moving through the clients efficiently. Both piercers were kind, patient, and walked me through the entire process and they had a good selection of jewelry. Great experience

Great service. Friendly staff. Bradde is an amazing piercer. I took my 9yr for her birthday and she didn’t even realize he was finished. He talk to her and made her completely at ease.

Ive been to a number of piercing and tattoo shops and Mad Ethels is my stand-out favorite. Between their professionalism, attentiveness, and how personable every artist/piercer is, I know I will always pick their shop for future piercings and tattoos. Bradde was so knowledgeable when piercing and made the process so easy.My piercing is healing very well and I will definitely recommend them toeveryone in Raleigh!

I got two piercings here a few weeks ago from Bradde and he was amazing!! It was very easy to make an appointment and everyone in the shop was very professional. I showed Bradde what I was wanting done and he suggested the best places to put those piercings based on my ear shape. He was very helpful in me choosing my jewelry as well and super supportive during the whole process! I had a great experience here and would definitely recommend Mad Ethels to anyone looking for a good place to get piercings or tattoos.

I am from out of town, I came to this shop because I wanted to get my nose piercing back and saw that this place had high reviews. From the front desk receptionist Kayla to my piercer Justin, everyone was so friendly and welcoming! The best part was I wasn’t rushed. I was able to ask my questions about the jewelry types and felt comfortable the entire time I was there. I have paid for cheaper nose piercings and the quality of service and jewelry was definitely not the same. Thank you all for a wonderful experience!!

I got my second ear piercing done here. I didn’t schedule an appointment, and the wait was roughly 7 minutes. The guy who pierced my ears was super energetic and made sure I knew exactly how to take care of my earrings, which were a very good quality earrings. Waaaaaaay better experience than Claire’s!

I got a lower leg piece done by Ember, and it is amazing!!!! I have countless people ask where I had it done, and it is the best tattoo they’ve ever seen!!! Everything about this establishment is top notch! Love the entire staff, has a great vibe, clean, customer oriented, and the dad jokes are 🔥🔥🔥

Bradde is awesome. He was so kind and patient with my 7yo daughter, even though she ended up not being ready to get her ears pierced. Everyone there was so friendly. When shes ready, well definitely be back.

Bradde was so great and made my friend and me feel so comfortable during our nose piercings! He was very knowledgable and took his time to make sure we were happy with our results. Will definitely return for any future piercings!

Mad Ethels sponsored one of my scavenger hunts. Their contribution to the gift baskets was beyond generous. In addition, they were easy to work. I can tell by how they interacted with me, they have a very caring business. In addition, their tattoo art rocks!

Amazing experience with Brandon piercing my daughters ears. He made us feel comfortable and answered all our questions. Place was clean and staff was so kind and inviting.

I first came here for my first tattoo and Clinton and the whole crew made my experience a beautiful one. I had searched locally online and thought they had my ideal art styles and love the atmosphere! My second time coming I wasn’t sure on what I wanted and Justin had a wonderful consolation with me about the most practical and esthetic choices and helped me through the nerves. I received a beautiful conch piercing with zero pain and lots of laugh. I cannot recommend this place more, especially for firsts!

From beginning to the end. And I received I nice card in the mail from them to follow up. A+. I love my nose ring! Thanks guys!

Bradde is the best piercer ever. I got my septum pierced recently and I was terrified, as I had a nostril piercing years ago that was super painful. However, I was shocked at how near painless this septum piercing was. He was not exaggerating when he said it would take a second to pierce. I barely felt it. And after a week I’ve had literally no soreness, swelling, or any adverse or even normal reactions. I’m still shocked how well everything went. Bradde is very cool, professional, and knows what he’s doing. I can’t imagine using anyone else. Amazing service all around!!

I LOVE Mad Ethel’s! Justin is so so so amazing. He spent almost an hour just picking out jewelry with my friend and I, letting us try stuff out, and changing our jewelry for us. I’ve watched him pierce a couple of my friends and he does such an amazing job walking everyone through the process and giving his honest, helpful input. Aside from being great at his job, he’s a super kind guy and fun to talk to!UPDATE: The ball to my septum ring fell off right after I got it replaced, but Bradde told me thatI would be able to pop in before the shop fully opened so that I could make it to my flight on time. It was super quick and easy and I really really appreciate everyone’s willingness to make customers happy! Even though I was bummed that it fell off at all, this honestly just made me appreciate how kind everyone is even more!

I got a nice cover up. The wait is a little long, but its worth it and I so recommend the artist Clinton. Tellem Charlie sent you 😉!

May 2021, my wife and I came in for Tattoos. Tony was our artist and he was amazing! My wife had a design already drawn and he worked with her on sizing and location setting. I had an idea and he created a work of art! He was patient and listened and gave great advise! I highly recommend the studio and especially Tony!!

Mad Ethels came highly recommend to me by a friend and they did not disappoint. Paul was a fantastic artist. I gave him my ideas and he turned it into the art I was looking for. The shop is really clean and has a good vibe. You can tell when you walk in the door they really care about the craft of tattooing and their clients.Thanks to the entire team at Mad Ethels

Got my septum pierced here yesterday and Brad was very kind and informative. I have had my septum pierced before but the jewelry didnt fit and he explained to me what might have happened without bashing the other piercer. (My first time piercing my septum was not at this location). He made sure my piercing was perfect 😊.

Very nice place. The artist and others were super friendly. Thanks to Clinton for my awesome tat.

I have been going here for several different ear piercings now, and Bradde does EXCELLENT work every time! Hes super knowledgeable, friendly, and just overall down to earth. You really dont see that in a lot of other shops around Raleigh. I highly recommend Mad Ethels if youre looking for a quality shop to get some work done at!!

So I know a lot of tattoo shops are only doing appointments due to covid. Stopped by to make an appointment and low and behold, Clint had an opening. Took a look at the tattoo I wanted and got me in the chair and done in an hour. I am absolutely thrilled with my new tattoo (a little rainbow pride ghost) and will absolutely be back for my next piece. 10/10!

I cannot express enough how much I love this place. We came here a few months ago and I got my nose pierced my mom and her best friend both got there nose pierced and ears pierced. We love Bradde he is awesome and has great conversation. Definitely recommend coming here !!!

Would recommend Clinton to anybody. he did two touch ups for me and did an excellent job. definitely will be going back!

Got a piece done by Jet that was two sessions and it was absolutely the best experience! He was great to work with and the piece is everything I was hoping for and more! The shop was nice and clean and everyone was kind and considerate. Will definitely get more work done by Jet in the future!

Bradde did a conch piercing for me today. He was really friendly, answered all of my questions, and gave me tips and advice. Mad Ethel’s carries a wide variety of high-quality body piercing jewelry (including implant-grade titanium and 14k gold) in unique shapes and sizes. The atmosphere in the shop is quirky, and the facility is clean and well-decorated.I will be coming back to this shop, and highly recommend Bradde as a piercer. :) Thank you, Bradde!

I came here because of the reviews and I’m happy I did! I got my belly button pierced by Bradde. I had a great experience! He was friendly and very knowledgeable! I love my piercing and I would highly recommend this place. Also, the lady at the front desk was very welcoming! She’s awesome!

Very bad experience here. I booked an appointment in March for a custom tattoo with a specific artist. The appointment was booked for May 30th. Shortly after I booked, I went in for a consultation with said artist. We talked for about 30 minutes about what I wanted (custom lettering). He told me that he would draw several different versions of what I had in mind and have them ready on the day of my appointment. We shook hands and I left feeling excited and confident that I chose the right artist. A few weeks after the consultation, I sent a follow up email with some more examples of what I wanted and to confirm my upcoming appointment. I never received any type of confirmation, which should have been a red flag. When I arrived for my appointment, there were two other people waiting for the same artist, both of whom got confirmation about their appointments. The artist arrived late and had completely forgotten who I was, let alone the fact that he was supposed to give me a tattoo. He had not done any of the drawings that he promised to do. They tried to pass me off to another artist who was there already tattooing the other person that they had triple booked. The excuse they gave me was that the receptionist who made my appointment had mass deleted all of the appointments made in the past few months and no longer worked there because they were experiencing migraines and got an MRI and had to quit work because the results were not good. That is about as much detail as they gave me. While this may have been somewhat true, it sounded very suspicious and the whole experience was bad from the start. It felt like they were being dishonest. I would not recommend getting a tattoo here.

The artists in this shop are true artist. They can create some awesome works. Ember is a magician of an artist!! Never wanted tats before but now I am addicted

Take your kids elsewhere! Bradde was very unprofessional. I asked “why there was a need for a consult and a separate apt for piercing” He claimed he doesn’t usually see kids on Sunday and then refused to pierce my child and said I “could take her somewhere else”. We have had piercings done multiple places and never had to make multiple apts or been treated like we were treated. I was just asking a question as a mother to understand why there was a need for us to have two appointments. I didn’t have an attitude even though I was told on the phone that day that he would consult and pierce her ears as a walk-in. I specifically asked since we live a ways out. I waited patiently and then he responded irrationally when I asked a simple question. Your 25 years of “experience” does not mean that parents/clients don’t have the right to ask a question. We went somewhere else same day and got beautiful piercings with one appointment and no attitude.

I got a daith piercing here and it was the best piercing experience I have ever had. Bradde was super friendly and did a great job. The process was quick and easy. I will definitely go here for all my future piercing needs.

After months of searching, I finally settled on Mad Ethels for my first tattoo, and I could not be more impressed. This is the real deal. The shop owner, Mike, is the nicest guy in the world, and made me feel right at home from the very first phone call. My piece is small and simple, and they were able to fit me in the next week. The shop itself is incredibly clean and has a nice little lounge area for waiting guests. My artist, Ember, did a fantastic job on my final piece (a date in roman numerals) and I left the shop with crisp, clean lines. The aftercare provided and suggested is top tier and everyone at the shop was very dedicated to making sure I was happy with my piece. Mike even hugged me before I left the shop, and gave me a goodie bag with some stickers, a business card, and a detailed description of what I needed to do to take care of the new ink. A week later, I received a letter in the mail reminding me to keep unscented lotion on the tattoo and thanking me AGAIN for choosing Mad Ethels. For the quality of work, Mad Ethels is very reasonably priced. You get so much more for your money here than you would anywhere else. I would recommend Mad Ethels to ANYBODY looking for some new ink.

Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Justin was my piercer and I would want to have him again. He made the experience comfortable. I called in to see if they were taking walk-ins on a Saturday, and they were the only ones who did! Thank you for the excellent service.

Brad is AMAZING! he pierced my septum today and did an awesome job, as usual. so nice, such good vibes, amazing quality and professionalism. he deserves the world!! thank you!!!

This shop has an aberrant atmosphere with the aesthetic expressions to intrigue anyone. My son and I will be visit next month. TO BE Continued.

Got my helix pierced there theyre extremely kind and that helped me relax Abit cause I HATE NEEDLES (I know surprising) but they got the piercing done and welcomed me back anytime I needed my piercing checked out

LOVE this place! The staff is friendly, clean and welcoming environment, and the artists are amazing. I had a memorial tattoo, done by Paul, for my fiancé. It turned out perfectly. Totally worth the wait to get the right artist. Thank you for an awesome tattoo and wonderful experience.

Tony did an awesome Job on my arm. All the staff is friendly and helpful. My choice for ink and peircings

What a horrible experience to get my 16 YO get her nose pierced, we went there and brought our ID’s and BC, they asked to TAKE A COPY of the id’s, that is not right, anybody can steal the information, I proceeded to call my husband to send more proof of id and they still wanted it printed out for “their records”, THATS SHOULD NOT BE A REQUIREMENT!! If the mom is there and we both have our proof, why take the copy???? Taking a copy is NOT A REQUIREMENT BT LAW Very unprofessional

The place was cute and people were super nice However the tattoo artist i had rushed and his work had to be fixed up by someone else.

Great experience. Got a lot done in 2.5 hrs. Artists are usually booked up so you need to call ahead and pay $80 down to book appointment. Definitely recommend; however, make sure you book one of the 3 artists on their site. The guest artists typically arent on the same level

Our daughter finally told us that she wanted to get her ears pierced. We went in and had a great consultation with Bradde, and scheduled an appointment for the piercing. He made sure this was something SHE wanted to do. Bradde was SO good with our daughter. He answered all of her questions, explained what he was doing, and made sure we knew how to take care of her ears afterwards (rules 1, 2, and 3!). Cora is SO happy with her new earrings, and we wont go anywhere else for tattoos and piercings.

I got a custom piece done by Ember and she designed the most meaningful and beautiful tattoo for me. She was very nice and fun to talk to, and so was everyone else there. We even got restaurant recommendations for after we were done! After having an awful experience at a different shop for my first tattoo and being unknowingly overcharged, I was delighted for what the cost was here for such a beautifully crafted piece (and for her fixing up my old one). Overall, I will be coming back and have already suggested Mad Ethel’s to my friends looking for a place with friendly people and talented artists.

Recently got a tattoo done by Paul. He was very professional and helpful with getting my piece done right. Really great work!

I had Ember do my second tattoo and its amazing! I brought in an idea and Ember was able to make it personalized and cute. All the staff at Mad Ethels are really sweet and caring. I highly recommend this place to anyone getting their first tattoo or their 50th.

Very professional and comfortable atmosphere! Good folks! Ill be coming back.

Everyone here is so wonderful and passionate about what they do. Bradde pierced my friend and Is ears today and spent so much time working with us to figure out exactly what we wanted. He did an amazing job centering and piercing; a true professional. Definitely will be coming back!

Great environment with welcoming service, true professionals at the craft definitely recommend too any getting pierced or tattooed in the area.

I went today to get help with my hoop noise piercing that always seems to stay irritated. I saw Brad he was amazing he drew a demonstration and explained why I was experiencing the issue. He gently told me why I shouldnt get a hoop (I was disappointed 😥 but greatful). He showed me the best jewelry for me and gave me a plan of action. Ill see him again in a week for him to check my progress. He was knowledgeable and most of all patient. If youre looking for a great piercier go see him youll be in great hands!

Had a great experience at Mad Ethels. I did not have an appointment, but they happily squeezed me in one afternoon and treated me with the utmost professionalism. I had my second holes done on both ears, and they have healed better than any other piercings Ive had done at other places. Not to mention, the placement on each ear was perfect. Shoutout to Bradde!

Absolutely amazing piercer, 10 out of 10!! Mad Ethels is the only place I will be going from now on for piercings

The staff at the front desk and Bradde doing piercings in the back were both absolutely phenomenal. It was my first time getting a piercing but my sisters has gotten plenty. She said it was the most pleasant piercing experience she has had and I was thoroughly pleased as well! Bradde is a knowledgeable, warm, welcoming person that makes the piercing experience a delight.

Stabby Bradde is the best, and while Justin didnt pierce me, he was super friendly and knowledgeable. I was only going to have my ears double pierced, but have since gone back for a cartilage, and requested Bradde to map my ears for more. Needless to say, Im a fan.

Im new to the area, and came to Mad Ethels for my first piercing (navel). the whole experience from start to finish was overwhelmingly positive! The staff at the front desk was super polite, sweet, and personable to talk to while I waited. Bradde (my piercer) was extremely knowledgeable about the entire process, from picking out jewelry, to aftercare. It was clear that he was also very experienced as the piercing process barely even hurt or bled. I love the vibes in the shop itself, and everything is super sterile and clean. will definitely be coming back for piercings and tattoos in the future!

Worked with Paul for my first ever tattoo. Great experience!!

I did my Helix Piercing with Brad. He was super professional and friendly. I was a little bit nervous but he was talking with me and my husband to make me more comfortable. He gave me all the recommendations and information I needed to take care of my piercing. Highly recommended!

Had my first tattoo done by Clinton almost a week ago and had a great experience! My tattoo came out exactly how I envisioned. He was great at explaining what to expect during the process as well as what to do for aftercare. Would definitely recommend Mad Ethel’s and would go back to them for any future tattoos!

This is my second time at Mad Ethels but my first experience with Paul Black and I cant say enough good things about both the business and the artist. Their new shop is really nice, clean, open and comfortable. The staff was very friendly upon check in as well. Paul is a very talented artist and was able to combine my varied ideas into one beautiful and meaningful piece of art. I will definitely be back for any future ink I decide to get.

Very friendly great people and service.

This was my first time at Mad Ethels and my first time with artist Sean. Back story...I had heard about an artist named Sean from some friends who were previous clients of his and he came highly recommended. I found Sean working as a guest artist at Mad Ethels in Durham. I immediately reached out to book with him and plans were set. I arrived yesterday for my appointment and was welcomed into the studio by a staff member whom I later learned was the owner (Ember). She was very friendly, and very accommodating and made us feel welcome.Sean arrived at the studio for our appointment and as soon as he walked through the door, he immediately greeted us and spoke to us. His attitude was professional and he seemed excited to do the work for me. He sat down with me and we had a consultation about my ideas on the work I wanted done. He tossed out a few other ideas that went with what I was looking to have done. I ended up going with one of his ideas and I couldn’t have been happier with my decision.Sean took the time needed to do some sketches on my arm and then prepared the work area. His attention to maintaining a clean work environment was very evident.We decided that my piece would need to done in more than one session due to the size (sleeve) and we started the work on the first session.Hands down the best experience to date. Sean was friendly, professional as he started his art work and maintained a good conversation. He set a great mood in the studio and I was honestly the most relaxed I have ever been during a tattoo session.Sean’s art work was awesome. I give this studio (Mad Ethel’s) this owner(Ember), and artist (Sean) the best review! I’m excited to see the final piece and I will upload pictures of the end result. Super stoked with this experience!

Experienced Artists. Grateful for The place, and my artist Jett, to make my dream tattoo a reality.

Every artist that I have worked with at ME has been responsive and excellent.

I waited 20 years before finally getting my first tattoo, and I absolutely like the result! Steve did my tattoo, he was recommended by my manager, and I have nothing but the best to say about him and his staff. Their shop / studio / work stations are super clean, and the studios atmosphere and layout flows nicely, so you will feel at ease and relaxed when you are laying on the chair! I already have my next appointment scheduled!

I had a cartlidge piercing by Bradde, never even felt the needle. Hes really easy to talk to, and funny. Highly recommend!

Bradde was awesome! Repeat customer!

I would post pictures of my piercings but im pretty sure Google would ban me 🤣 Had an absolutely fantastic time, i decided to get my piercings done on a whim, not only were they able to get me in on the same day but the receptionist was super nice and explained everything i would need before hand. I couldnt compare this place to a different place since it was my first piercings ever but Brandon the piercer was incredibly professional. I felt completely reassured through the entire process that it was a clean environment not only for my piercings but also covid safe. They have me checking in with them in a month to make sure everything is going well with them and that really reassured me. He was extremely gentle and quick during the actual piercing process and if I ever plan to get others ill definitely be coming back here.

Hands down the best experience ever! It was more than I expected. You all have a wonderful establishment and the atmosphere of the shop is very inviting and friendly. Thank you for your great customer service.I am so happy with the work that Clinton did. I love my tattoo.

Honestly I didnt get a tattoo, but my friend did and they did a really good job and they hooked me up with a free printer so yeah theyre pretty cool.

Had an amazing experience for my first tattoo and was super happy with the results. Ember was amazing and she really helped me with placement and detailed suggestions. Super friendly staff and chill environment. Would highly recommend!

We had the best experience today with Bradde, who attempted to Pierce my 9 yo daughter’s ears, but she wasn’t having it (despite it being her idea). He was outstanding with her, trying to make her smile and laugh despite her anxiety. He finally determined that she just wasn’t ready and he didn’t feel comfortable pushing her. It was the right call. I sincerely appreciate how patient and accommodating he was with both of us. When she’s ready, we will absolutely be back. Bradde is a gem and SO good with children!

Great place. Very courteous and professional staff

The. Best.Got my nose pierced here with a last minute appt and the experience exceeded my expectations by miles! The piercing artist was fantastic--super funny, friendly, and ensured I knew what to expect and how to care for my piercing. The receptionist was also delightful! Highly recommended!

The location is ideal and the service is outstanding. Polite counter service was realized as soon as I walked in and the waiting room was comfortable. The artist portfolios were pretty amazing and displayed a wide range of artistic styles. The artist gave a free consultation and answered my questions as well as offering suggestions about placement and size. Super cool vibe and comfortable atmosphere. Will be back to get my work done and highly recommend them for the professionalism.

I love Mad Ethel’s. They are wonderful people who are highly skilled. Clinton did my dog paw tattoo and it’s beautiful! Highly recommend.

Raleigh has a lot of artists to choose from; a blessing and a curse. Looking into every shop and going through the portfolios and reviews can be daunting. Lucky you, I put in HOURS of work when choosing a shop and artist. So please, allow me to be your cliff notes.A shop that is all custom, no flash is a good thing. Maybe you were hoping to point to a weird baby devil on the wall and walk out with it on your shoulder an hour later but I promise you that is not what you want. A tattoo is an investment and will be with you the rest of your life. Your choices determine whether your skin is a gallery or a bathroom stall wall.Anyway- Mad Ethel’s is a great location in downtown. There’s a lot for those with an aversion to parallel parking. The artists are professional and fun. It’s clean. It’s safe- which may sound odd but those following the saga of assault involving some well established shops and artists in Raleigh will know how important this is. If my daughters were 18 they’d totally have my blessing to go to Mad Ethel’s.I very much appreciated the advice that comes from their years of experience and was excited about the unique pieces drawn for me. I’ve gotten two tattoos so far from Paul Black. He’s gentle (means a lot when you’re letting someone stab you repeatedly), knowledgeable, kind, and so very talented!! The best mix for an artist is knowing their tools and handling them well but also having an ability for art itself. Shading, movement of lines, and all the stuff some people are just gifted with. Not me. I once drew my own tattoo. Please don’t. Unless drawing is like your job. Otherwise you will spend some years as a stall wall until a truly talented person fixes it for you. That was Paul 👍🏼So search no further, friend! Give them a call and get started on this flesh journey.

I got a tattoo here last week and I was totally pleased with the results as well as the artist! Clinton did such an amazing job with my yin yang koi and the shop is clean and the receptionist was so lovely! I’m definitely coming back in a few months to get a cover up for one of my tattoos on my shoulder but I definitely recommend coming here! The shop is all custom tats and you have to put a deposit down when you book but it’s definitely worth it!

Ember did an amazing job on my first tattoo. She listened to my ideas and I showed her some photos of what I was interested in. After the consultation, she was able to custom design a tattoo that was so much better than anything Id shown her. Ember was very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The shop is clean and everyone had masks on. My tattoo came out great with no complications and healed quickly.

They were able to squeeze three of us in for piercings at the last minute. Bradde was really nice and a great piercer. He informed us of everything he was doing and went above and beyond giving us helpful tips and knowledge about our piercings. The atmosphere was very welcoming and was super clean. Will definitely be returning for all of our piercing needs. Would recommend this shop to anyone looking to get a piercing whether its their first time or their tenth.

Awesome vibe, super friendly people, and they managed to squeeze me in even tho they were booked!

Really amazing tattoo studio! Super clean, friendly, professional, amazing artists. The tattoo I got is better than what I’d pictured. Clinton (guest artist) really listened to what I wanted and offered invaluable advice. Healed quickly and easily. Can’t say enough good things about Mad Ethels.

Before I chose to go to Mad Ethels I had been doing a lot of research to find a high quality tattoo artist. I wanted a realistic wild rose bush with a blue bird in the middle. I chose to have Paul Black, his work is amazing.I just also wanted to say the front desk staff are so nice and all the artists are so easy to talk to. I believe all the artist at this studio are very talented and put a lot of time and thought into each of their pieces of art.My husband who came to my first appointment with me saw Pauls work and also decided to have Paul do a huge Koi piece on his shoulder. I look forward to getting further work done at Mad Ethels

Mad Ethels is shop filled with talented artists that treat you like family as soon as you come in. I was extremely pleased with my tattoo and will continue to my business with them. Highly recommend!

Jet is a phenomenal tattoo artist and a great person. 10/10 will definitely be going back

The piercer was amazing! His tattoos and piercings were sexy as hell.He was very professional and took good care of me. I needed a replacement hoop, he took his time and explained which hoop would work in the top right part of my ear.I was pleased to finally find this place.It helped make my 60th bday complete.Thanks!

I had a minor jewelry emergency and Brad was able to squeeze me in. Yes, I had to wait longer than I expected, but it was a totally valid reason, and my wait/inconvenience was acknowledged, which is key. And it was in and out once I got I the chair. Ill definitely be going back.

This is Kimmy. I had a tattoo that Ember worked on by another artist. She made it turn from eeek to a complete beautiful masterpiece!!! She went out of her way to accomodate me and then some. I am beyond so thankful to her and do not have to be embarrassed anymore. She will jump through hoops to make her customers happy and goes above and beyond and puts her heart into her work. I will definitely be back again. All staff, extremely friendly and im recommending her to every one I know. My sister is going to book w her. Very clean shop. Top of the line products and really a good group of artists and receptionist that all care. Cant wait to see you in a few months Ember! You rock!!!!

Paul Black is a phenomenal tattoo artist. I am thrilled with a full sleeve tattoo that he did for me. The atmosphere and staff are also extremely fun, friendly and accommodating. I had never had a tattoo and this experience truly exceeded any expectations that I had. When I came home, my wife had tattoo-envy and has now booked an appointment with him. Thank you Paul and Mad Ethel’s for such a great experience!!