Metamorphosis

I’ve had such good experiences coming in here for advice on nose piercings, and I got my nose re-​pierced by Kristin today. She’s a fantastic woman. She greeted me as soon as I walked in (and I usually feel intimidated walking into tattoo places!), and I expressed to her simply what I wanted. I had brought my own jewelry, so the piercing was $ 25.
She was super efficient. Even wiped my tears away as I laid there with a needle through my nose, lol. She was quick, no messing around. She accomplished this by having stuff set up before inviting me into the piercing room, so I walked in, sat down, and she got right to it so my anxiety wouldn’t skyrocket! I’d totally recommend this place.
Yeah, certain people behind the register don’t seem so pleasant and I’ve walked out of there feeling like I bothered her, but whatever. Kristin rocks. I’m glad she’s the piercer.

I’d chalk it up to bad luck, but I’ve been here multiple times, and every time, the employees have been rude and condescending. On top of that, going as relatively inexperienced, I had a lot of questions which they seemed annoyed by rather than willing to answer.
I got 2 piercings in my helix (cartilage), and she put in 2 hoops, which I have since learned are very bad for healing. This was a year ago and they NEVER healed or even came close to healing. Went down the street to Midwest Tattoo and they were super helpful and swapped out the hoops to studs and already (2 weeks ago) they are healing much better.
«World-​class»? Lol, I don’t think so. Would give one star if not for their awesome jewelry selection.

I had my industrial pierced here several years ago, great experience and great jewelry that my super sensitive skin didn’t react to. I’d been planning a really meaningful tattoo and made an appointment with Trevor several weeks ago on a recommendation from a friend. We arrived last night a few minutes early. After sitting for a half hour, I asked the chick at the front desk (who was none too friendly) what the hold up was. She absentmindedly informed me Trevor had been quadruple booked and that it «could be awhile.» Why you wouldn’t tell me as soon as I walked in is beyond me. She clearly couldn’t have cared less. The only thing that saved this from being a two star review was Paul (I think that was his name, I hope!). He happened to have an opening, was professional and apologetic and gave me a beautiful tattoo. He was fast, efficient and made sure I loved it. Bottom line, the artists are great, front desk customer service not so much.

This place has the worst customer service. I will never go back. I pray I don’t get an infection. Piercer didn’t warn me that I was changing my jewelry too soon. I guess the sale was more important.

Am I allowed to go without putting 5 stars? Love that.
My bestie’s birthday week included a nose piercing. No, she didn’t turn 22. We wanted something quick, easy and inexpensive but done RIGHT and… we got it. Kristin rocked it out. She was quick and although, I don’t «do» needles and still have this nose piercing, that is a testament to her DOING it well. It was quick. Not 100% painless but HELLO — it’s a needle. She cleaned me up and I took my time and now… four days later, I still have a nose piercing and I’m not whining… and I’m 35. Not a spring chicken but not old obviously.
Annnnnnnnnyway, we heard nothing but awesome things. You do NOT need an appointment to get this done. We walked in on a snowy Saturday in the middle of an afternoon and it took less time than going to the post office. Less than $ 50 later, the PERFECT 40^th (yes, my bestie is now in a different decade than me) birthday gift.
And it’s cute. It looks like it’s been there the whole time. It’s not red and although I wish I could pick my boogers out, I am getting used to it. And — not permanent. Love that feature.

I was recommended to Metamorphosis when I first visited Indianapolis. I was told by a really cool drunk stranger that this was a world-​class tattoo parlor located in an area of the city called «Broad Ripple.»
My best friend and I had always talked about getting a tattoo together and decided to be impulsive. When I visited this shop I was very impressed with how clean it was and how much selection they had with various jewelry.
Our tattoo artist was one of the coolest people I’ve ever met. We shared a few cigarettes in between tattoos, and had great conversation during our session! Asides from how nice he was, he was extremely talented. He made sure he really captured what I wanted while implementing his own voice. I really enjoy my tattoo for its amount of details and how I know it comes from a very unique artist. I’ve received a lot of compliments over the year that I’ve had it, and I know I will get many more!

My experience with my nipple piercings was impeccable from start to finish.
Some of the reviews concerned me — not getting to pick your artist, no opportunity to consult, etc. not that the reviews are bad, but hidden in the reviews are what I thought were red flags. They are not.
I phone about a week in advance to ask questions. I got Hannah, who was sweet, helpful, knowledgable, and tolerant of my barrage of questions.
I learned that Kristen, who I had chosen to do my piercings, accepted walk-​ins. Hannah also answered other questions I had about the process, jewelry, etc.
Mr Jen F has been wanting a specific tattoo for some time now, so I asked Hannah about that process. She encouraged me to choose Matt because of his experience with Japanese style tattoos. (We had actually already decided Matt was best for the job based on the website/​online reviews.) She set up a consultation with Matt to discuss the work and this occurred just after my piercing.
Kristen was fun, gentle, honest, professional, and comforting. She didn’t require me to fully undress (top/​bra), but I did because I wanted her to have clear access and I’m not modest. She’s also very good and the process was not nearly as painful as I anticipated. Nearly 24 hours later, I have no bruising or swelling.
Mr Jen F met with Matt and were proceeding with the work. He’s very busy and this is a large piece, so we’ll update this review in about a month.

Disclaimer: I did not get a tattoo here because the artist was honest with me about how it would turn out!
I had flirted with the idea of getting a small tattoo, so when my girlfriend asked me to come along while she got her ink done I was eager to see the process. While she was getting her work done the tattoo artist asked me what I was considering and was very helpful in explaining why what I wanted probably wouldn’t turn out like I wanted. It would have been easy for him to encourage me to get the tattoo to get my business, but I was so impressed that he was honest with me about why it wouldn’t be a good idea. He talked me OUT of doing business with him, and for that I am thankful!

I went to Metamorphosis to get my nose & belly button pierced. The whole process was relatively painless. The staff was very knowledgable and customer oriented. The location is clean and decorated very nicely. I am going back soon for more piercings. I would highly recommend this shop.

Three of my sorority sisters and I were in town for a sorority conference. We decided that our hard work and dedication to each other should be commemorated with some beautiful new piercings. So we headed over to metamorphosis ready to get our ears stabbed. In our spontaneity, we neglected to check the hours.
We arrived 4 minutes before closing. Whoops.
Thankfully, Kristin was gracious enough to stay late to give all 4 of us arguably the best piercing experience any of us had had (which, between the 4 of us, is upwards of 20 experiences). All 4 of us felt comfortable, welcomed, and like our piercings were in fact OUR piercings — we were not pressured into altering the placements if we didn’t want to. Kristin really knows what she is doing. If we are ever in Indy, we would absolutely be back again.
Seriously, don’t go anywhere else. Expensive, but the best selection of jewelry I’ve seen plus 5+ star customer service. You won’t regret it.

AWESOME. Had my first tattoo done here a year ago, and it still looks brand new. Went to joe. He was great and gave me a design that I loved and let me move the stencil around until it was where I wanted it. Seriously recommend. Clean and professional, make sure you’re comfortable and take care of your tattoo after

Matt C was awesome to work with for my first tattoo. He took my verbal ideas (and horribly drawn ideas) and put them to paper for an awesome concept. I’ll definitely be back to visit him to finish out my half sleeve — highly recommend him.
The rest of the staff was extremely friendly, too. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!

Metamorphosis is the best tattoo and piercing shop in the area! I have had several piercings done here as well as several tattoos. Every artist that I have had has been friendly, knowledgeable, and good at what they do. I wouldn’t go anywhere else, because this place is awesome!

This place is over hyped. The employees are always rude when you first go in, their tattoos are overpriced and all three piercings I got here were crooked and one of them had to be redone because the first time she stabbed part of my gum. The tattoos that come out of this place are decent quality but there are so many better options out there in indy, especially for their price. The only reason this place is even getting such high reviews and so many is because half the people who go here don’t know anything about tattoos/​piercings and it’s well known because of its location.
The non-​refundable deposit is also annoying, but I can understand that because of the high business.
I would highly recommend Untitled Ink (also I’m broadripple) Steel Rod Tattoo or any of the Artistic Skin Designs located around Indy. All of these locations have produced great work from my extensive research.

Visit | 3÷12÷15 @ 6pm
This was my 1^st tattoo and the experience was great! Artist Jeff agreed to take care of me (even though I was a walk-​in) Note: Metamorphosis works by appointments only; I was an exception :-)
I explained to him what I wanted, he drew up a simple design and off to chair I went. My daughter was my partner in crime too. The tat took maybe 20minutes but in all it was about an hour.
Environment | clean and tons of options to choose from
Customer Service & Staff | very friendly yet professional
Would I return | Absolutely! They are professional but chill enough to make you feel relaxed and at home. Maybe next time I’ll get a piercing!
~ Fear Nothing ~

This is obviously the première tattoo shop in Indy and I was not disappointed. I love how organized it was from the beginning even requiring a deposit. When you place your deposit they tell you who will be doing your tattoo which is awesome! I had Paul and I am frightened of tattoos (even though this is my 3^rd) he made the process easy and did a beautiful design for my wrist! I definitely want one more tattoo and I would definitely go back and recommend them to anyone looking for an organized place with professional people administering the services!!!

I got my nipples pierced just a few days ago by a fine lady named heather. She did such a great job I really don’t think they would have turned out that way if I went to anyone else. It was a bit expensive but honestly it was totally worth it and the healing has been such a breeze. She really made my experience there even better. Thank u heather :) if anyone is planning on going here I recommend heather for piercings. the owner I know also pierces but u can tell she doesn’t have fun w her job and she pokes u then ur on ur way. At least the other lady talked w me and we had a good laugh hahah. But this place does have a very wide jewelry selection. One of the best ones I’ve seen. Recommend for piercings. I haven’t gotten a tattoo from here tho so I have no opinion on that portion :)

Only place I will go to for my ink. Joe did an amazing job on my complex back tattoo and was quick and efficient on my small arm tattoo. Great shading and blending of colors. Very detail oriented!
Shop atmosphere is fun and very clean!

I have never been in a tattoo and piercing parlor except for Metamorphosis and I think it was a great bar-​setter.
The staff: all very friendly, knowledgeable, and cool. They’re exactly what you would picture: the cool girl with a sleeve, a nose ring, and a few other piercings who can hold a conversation and instantly be your best friend. They were very into keeping your new piercing clean and sterile.
The shop: classy. There were chandeliers. Instant class. In all honesty it was very clean and I felt comfortable the whole time. It was very well lit.
I wasn’t the one who got the piercing, but Metamorphosis made a great impression on me. My friend loved the work they did and I loved everything else about it. I would highly recommend this place.

Great place! I waited to write my review until I was completely done with my process. From start to finish. At the beginning going in and wanting to talk to someone, the front counter staff seems disinterested and standoffish until they realize you are serious. They require a $ 40 depost whcih comes off the price of the tattoo at the time you make your appointment if you aren’t a same day walkin… makes sense.
Got a new tattoo done by Megan and she was great. I went in for the tattoo and she was super laid back and with stood 100’s of questions from myself and my friend.
Just went back this past weekend to get a touch up done-​at no charge… which is what puts my rating at a 5.
I’d recommend this place to anyone looking for a new ink job or peircing. Their selection of jewelery is the best I’ve seen in any tat/​peircing shop in Indy.
I’ll be back I’m sure…