Z-Edge Tattoo & Body Piercing South Shop

While I don’t go into things with expectations, I definitely did not expect to have this kind of experience at a tattoo shop. My partner and I were on vacation and wanted to get a cute, small, matching tattoo. We waited for a while before we were helped, and it felt like they pulled the black guy from the back closet to help us. He was nice, but very inexperienced. He also was wishy-washy with the pricing - gave me one price before we started, but when I said I no longer wanted the additional tattoo I planned to get (because of his lack of experience) he changed the price of the tiny tattoo we did get (which wasn’t even what we wanted, because he messed up, not listening to us even though we were very clear.) It felt like a total slap in the face - my partner and I have many tattoos all over our bodies, including our hands! - and to see that and set us up with a nervous, inexperienced “artist” because he’s black & we’re black is unacceptable. For the artist to treat us as if we’ve never had a tattoo before or that we don’t have a voice in our art, is also unacceptable. Lastly, the tattoo did not heal properly because he may have went too deep with the needle, and he also weirdly applied the second skin (which we asked him to fix twice, being worse each time). Now we have to go out of our way to get a cover-up. This was the simplest tattoo ever, and he messed it up, and then tried to charge us up for it. I/we will not be returning to this shop nor will we be referring this shop to anyone. What a waste!

First time at the south location and it was awesome. Grim did an amazing job on a traditional piece as well as lettering with grey shading. The colors really pop and its cool seeing all the high tech tools the shop uses. Definitely coming back again.

Joe did such an amazing job! Thank you for making our sons first tattoo experience awesome and giving him exactly what he wanted on his birthday!

I had a tattoo done back in May by Rico as a walk in, so happy with how it turned out! My mother and I decided very last minute to get the tattoos, their first location didn’t have anyone available and they called over to the other shop and were able to get us right in. Thank you all for helping us commemorate our trip, we both were very happy with the service and how they came out! :)

Been going to z edge for like 2 years now and gotten 3 nose piercings with them (each nostril and my septum) and it’s been great every time. i’ve always just walked in and they are super nice and accommodating and usually have little wait times. hailey did my first 2, nostril and septum and she’s so great, very precise and calming! had jay today and he was totally cool and did a great job on my other nostril. environment is very chill and the artists and piercers are helpful and efficient, always willing to work with you and cracking jokes in the meantime. will definitely go back :)

We were a walk in and hoping for Desiray after looking for a shop and through Z-Edge’s artist and were so excited to get her! She was supper sweet, helped us with sizing and did Amazing work on fine lines! We are here for the weekend and is always scary to try a new tattoo shop but she was so worth it!

When it came to getting my dream tattoo, I knew I needed to go see Anthony Stokes who is an unbelievable artist from ink on paper to ink on skin, and he didnt disappoint. Its exactly what we discussed and what I always pictured.

I have chosen this place to get my two piercings (nostril and nipples today. Marley was so nice and kind!!) 10/10 are very careful, attentive and gentle. Id come back without thinking if I had another piercing in mind.

Absolutely disgusting owners. Treat their employees like absolute garbage. Trash talking them, bullying based on appearances and past experiences/past lifestyles. Not to mention the sexual harassment and the disgusting behavior of Crea (Owner). Never going back to ANY of the Z-Edge locations until they reconsider who runs the places. One star is the lowest I could give or I would rate Zero. I had been supporting the artists and these locations since 2019 and have gotten several facial piercings done (19 to be exact) , but no longer will be visiting or paying for their services after hearing of the way they treat their clients and employees. Find another shop, one that cares for the safety of their customers, sterility of their store, and where the owner doesn’t disrespect and discriminate towards their staff the way Z-Edge does.

Wonderful experience today with Brian. Three friends/family getting small fine line tattoos and they look great! He was patient with my 76 year old mom getting her first tattoo. If youre in Sarasota/Siesta Key area go see Brian at Z-edge South!!

Grim did a wonderful job with my tattoos!! I was visiting from out of town yesterday and he got me in last minute and did a phenomenal job. His hand was definitely not too heavy, i could tell he knew what he was doing. Would definitely come back again, 10/10

Best piercing experience. Kendra was very friendly, she explained everything very well, she helped with breathing & was very calming ! She was quick and really made it a great experience. I will only go back to her for any future piercings!

Went for my first tattoo today. Showed Grimm a picture and he duplicated it perfectly. He and the staff were very friendly. I am super satisfied with the end result. Would recommend anyone to go in and get a consult. Thank you Grimm!!!!

Shop is super clean, and the staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Marley took care of me up at the front desk and Brian Grim gave me a beautiful tattoo! Brian, I love it so much! You were incredibly gentle!! Will be back for more. If youre checking reviews to decide if you should go, take this as a sign!! You wont be disappointed!

Z-Edge (south) was fantastic! Ive gotten four tattoos from four different shops and Z-Edge was definitely the most fun environment along with being clean and inviting. All the artists were laughing and joking with each other like friends and made the experience feel very welcoming. You could tell they all cared for each other. My artist, Desiray was super helpful during the consultation in figuring out what I wanted. She drew up an awesome design and seemed excited about her art through the entire process. Her linework is amazing and the tattoo turned out better than I ever couldve expected!

Rico did 2 of my friends and my sisters tattoo while on vacation this year and I was immensely impressed by his professionalism and the shop was clean and had a great vibe and everyone was friendly to all of the guests there. Highly recommend!!

Had 2 tattoos done by Rico this week. Very happy with both tattoos. Very clean environment and love the attitude in the shop while getting tattooed. Makes for a great experience.

Grimm did a beautiful job on my lightsaber tattoo!! He’s done 2 of my tattoos and I’m so unbelievably happy with both. 10/10 would recommend going to him for all your tattoo needs!! He’s the bomb!!

I got a tattoo of my cat from Paige and couldn’t have been more happy! Not only did the tattoo come out perfect, but Paige was so sweet and made me feel comfortable the entire time. 10/10 recommend.

Walked in with my mom to get matching tattoos for her birthday. They were able to accommodate with no problem. Tyler was absolutely great. Beyond happy with how our new ink turned out. Will definitely be coming back for future tattoos.

Came as a walk-in , no wait it was a (Tuesday evening). Rico was super nice and so quick!!! Reasonably priced , very clean , awesome playlist, such a welcoming environment will definitely be back soon

Grim took all three of us today as walk-ins and did an incredible job. Super clean and friendly, had an awesome experience and reasonably priced. Go see Grim if you need some new art!

Walked in to get something done with my girlfriend, Tyler did an amazing job making us feel comfortable and figuring out exactly what we wanted. Quick, easy and no hassle! We will be coming back on our vacations here! Thank you so much Tyler and Z edge family, Keep rocking!

Omg i got my navel piercing here and Marz did an amazing job I loved talking to her! Everything went perfectly fine and she was very helpful!

Grim and Anthony did a great job! The shop is EXTREMELY clean, and they are incredibly professional and knowledgeable. Also, they fit us in right away. No appointment, no wait, and were extremely friendly the entire time. My kids came with me, and they also kept their manners clean.

I took my daughter here to get her ears pierced. We were very comfortable while we waited to go back. They kept her mind off the piercings by involving her in conversations. Was very quick and was totally satisfied with the services we received. They do their documentations online which makes it easy to go straight back upon arrival.

Its always nerve wracking finding a new tattoo artist when you move to a new area. Grimm has been amazing offering valuable input and always checking on you through the process to make sure youre okay. Hes very easy to work with. The shop is always clean and they take great care of their customers. I highly recommend coming to Z Edge and especially Grimm. Weve already done three tattoos and I got my fourth planned in a few weeks!

My fiancé and I came in to get our wedding date tattooed on our wrists. The staff was very kind and helpful and our tattoo artist, Tyler, was the best. He was very nice and easy to talk to and made the experience very relaxing. He is extremely talented and approachable, we would highly recommend him as your tattoo artist. He made the experience better than we could have imagined. Thank you Tyler and thank you Z-Edge South tattooing

Tina is absolutely wonderful! She is extremely sweet, patient, understanding, and helpful! I followed her over to Z-edge (south shop location) from where she used to work and I’m glad I did! I drove about an hour to the shop the other day and got my second lobes pierced at a higher gauge (6g) and she walked me through most of the process and let me know what she was going to do before she did it so there weren’t any surprises. She has great vibes and is super funny!I really enjoyed the shops atmosphere and the other people I encountered at the shop were very nice and welcoming as well! I will absolutely be coming back for future piercings and jewelry, and might get tattoos at this shop in the future!

Went in on my birthday last week, Marley did my industrial piercing perfectly she was calming, gentle and fast and I love it. Also got a tattoo from Tyler on my hand and it is amazing, he did a great job and it makes me so happy and I love it too! Thank you!!!

I was just in there to get a tattoo for my mom. Ty was my artist and he was amazing!!! Very quick and just awesome! Not my first tattoo there but I will definitely always come back so if you’re in need of a tattoo this is a great place to come to!

GRIM from Z edge made my experience absolutely easy, fun I came in with a vision and he ABSOLUTELY BLEW me away with his idea and finish product its the BEST TATTOO IVE EVER GOTTEN…

Rico was fast, clean, accommodating and efficient. Ive only come to z edge for my piercings and tattoos for the last few years… I came beck today and it reminded me why I’ve been customer for years.

In town for a short vacation and wanted some ink. Scheduled an appointment prior to coming down and wasnt disappointed. Michael was legit as an artist, and a super cool dude as well. An amazing tattoo and experience too. Definitely pleased with his work and look forward to the next time were in town and able to get more work here. Appreciate the ink and the conversation too bro.

Jas did an amazing job with my piercing and communicated ahead of time to make sure I was comfortable in getting exactly what I envisioned. Highly recommend!

We decided spur of the moment to get tattoos & piercings, with a group of 12. We walked in, and everyone was so chill and welcoming! Rico, Tyler & Marley were stellar. We were from out of town, and came in last minute. Couldn’t be happier with the experience. Professional, friendly & great artists 👍🏻

I just got my first tattoo done by rico, he was so nice and did such a good job i love it so much:) the whole place is so nice and clean and all the workers i met are super cool

I had Tyler tattoo a mustache on my middle finger. He was super nice, easy going and professional. His set up was clean and he accommodated my request without issue.I also had Desiray tattoo mu forearm. She also has a clean set up. She was double checked and rechecked the placement and spelling of my tattoo.

I choose this tattoo shop not only because it’s close to my house but also because I’ve seen their artists work and I was blown away. One artist that caught my eye was Anthony Stokes! His gentle hand and gifted hands gave me my first tattoo and I would definitely get more done with him in the future!! He made my design look like it belonged on me!! Very happy customer!!!

Totally recommend if you’re around the sarasota area, very kind and are very great to work with! They are very precise and talented when it comes to tattoos!!

Hailey was a great piercer, her whole routine was very clean and professional. She made getting piercings very comfortable and painless. Very kind will be going back again.

This is my favorite tattoo to date. Joe is a cool dude, who has been tatting for 43 years and his lines were impeccable! I have never had someone tattoo with such pretty thin lines. The other staff were cool too. They even gave up free shirts. I will be coming back! Picture is from within 2 hours of getting it done.

Tony was an amazing artist! Made me feel comfortable as a young female & confident in his work and attention to detail. Also touched up a poorly done tattoo to now be symmetrical and clean!

Grim did an awesome job with our group tattoos! Very clean, organized, and professional! Would stop in the shop again if I’m ever in the area again!!

Tyler was my artist. Very polite, well mannered and an incredible artist. I highly recommend this location.

I got my lower cartilage pierced recently and I had a wonderful experience at Z Edge South! I walked right in and felt good about my decision to come here! My piercer talked me through my best options for the piercing location and even my earring selection! She was so helpful and talkative and made me feel very welcome. I couldn’t recommend this place enough for any of your piercing needs! I’ll be back for my next one!

I’ve gotten pierced by Pinchy so many times and she is the absolute best person you could ask for to make you feel comfortable and educate you. I feel so safe every time I go in to the shop and i highly recommend her to everyone looking to get a piercing in the sarasota area.

Walked in at 8:30 for matching tattoos and was able to be seen right away. Everyone was really friendly and Grim did an amazing job We laughed the entire time we were there couldn’t have had a better experience at a tattoo shop. Definitely recommend Z edge Swift location especially with Grim!! Will be back

Rico tatts is the best he was so friendly and worked with our designs. Would highly recommend him

Absolutely in love with my tattoo! Paige was literally the best and I couldn’t have wanted anything better, she’s so sweet and very careful and I felt totally fine the whole time! Not to mention her art style is beautiful and the tattoo looks amazing! Absolutely would recommend

My 2 kids and I went to this place and Tony did all 3 of our tattoos one right after the other. They were all the same, my moms name since she just passed a few months ago. It was by far the greatest experience I’ve had while getting a tattoo! I’ve only had 2 others but the price was so cheap I gave him and extra $60 he was so calming and just a great person to make each of us feel so comfortable and gave us exactly what we all wanted! Highly recommend this place! They’re amazing!

Grim was chill and nice when our group stopped through on a long weekend trip! He was professional and took care to clean all of the equipment between tattoos.

Marley was so sweet and helped me pick out cute jewelry and helped me put it in!! She is very sterile and friendly I would recommend this place if you’re on vacay in siesta key area :)

Grim was awesome and the tattoo looks amazing! 10/10 recommend Grim to a my friends and will be back again for my next tattoo! Thanks again grim

Grim was awesome! Had a great time in the shop. Very clean and organized. If we’re back in the area, will for sure be back!

Jordan did my eyebrow it was painless and quick and super friendly!

Marz is an absolute doll and I highly recommend getting pierced by her for she is very technically skilled and charismatic. The shop has a great atmosphere, with plenty of art and piercings to look at. This place is dope. My nose piercing was 60 And two ear piercings for 90 bucks.

Recently visited and both my wife and I got tattoos. Dennis and Paige were our artists and they were very friendly and professional. Their work was very impressive. I highly recommend them to anyone in the area looking to have work done.

Very clean place. Was so happy they were able to fit us in. Anthony was very good and took his time, and my sea turtle was so cute. All staff was very nice and helpful to our questions . Thanks guys 😃

Grim did such an amazing job with our groups tattoos! So nice and gave us such a great tattoo experience!

Came in as a walk in at the end of the day close to closing time and Grim got me in! His patience and advice really helped me make my final decision on the tattoo. Couldn’t be happier with it! Also was super fast and efficient! Thanks Grim!!

Yooooo go peep this place. Grim just did me a hella raw tattoo came perfect couldn’t have asked for better. Had another tattoo here a while ago and had the same experience. Always coming back for me tats now cool people nice vibe in the shop and again that man Grim snapped

Grim and Kendall are awesome! My best friend and i went to get matching tattoos, we accidentally gave them the wrong letters for it and didnt realize until after because were stupid so Grim came up with the idea to cross the one out and re-write it free hand. It was hilarious and absolutely perfect for us. Grim turned, what would have been an awkward thing to explain when people ask, into the best story ever. Thank you guys very much, well be back! #NoRagrets

Big Thank You to Desiray for making my tattoo more than I had imagined. She took my idea and showed me more that I had never considered. Z-Edge tattoo shop thank you for another amazing artist and tattoo. I recommend coming here 100%. Big Thank you again to Z-Edge and Desiray for my amazing tattoo.

Absolutely loved getting tattooed here! Grim did an excellent job!

Tyler Butler - you’re an amazing artist! We are thankful you took us as a walk in! Your line work is incredible! 🔥

I went in experiencing a painful botched job of a cartilage piercing from another piercer in DC. Jenn immediately took care of me, fixed my piercing, and re-pierced one that had closed up, as well as pierced my other cartilage.She did an amazing job. From being knowledgeable and a true professional, Jenn was amazing. I cannot recommend her enough. She spent the time to explain why the original piercing wasnt done properly, how to fix it, and was able to make me feel much more comfortable.She pierced correctly, quickly and with all properly sanitation measures as well as provided really great advice on placement of piercings. She had an amazing eye!

Tina is amazing and very thorough. they made sure we were happy every step of the process. i got my nostril and helix and came in with 2 other people getting piercings as well. we were all very happy with the results.

Grim was the best very quick and painless and this was my second tattoo! 10/10 recommend!

Got a tattoo done by Grim while on vacation. Went above and beyond my expectations. Super happy with the work I got.

Tyler made me feel very comfortable and at ease with this being my first tattoo experience. He did an amazing job!

Grim gave my girlfriend and I matching tattoos and they turned out great. Good experience.

Grim did me and my friends and did quite the amazing job. He was quick, efficient, funny and friendly through the entire process, and will be my first stop any time I need new ink. Thank you grim!

I had a wonderful experience with Anthony! He really made a beautiful piece of art for me that I can enjoy now forever! Thanks again! I will definitely be back again 😁

Took little miss to get her ears pierced. The process was easy with online paperwork, the facility was clean and the piercers were professional. I appreciate that they have 2 piercers do it together. No tears were shed, only smiles.10/10 recommend🌟Kid friendly!

GRIM did an awesome touchup on my friends tattoo and Marley was awesome too. She was SO gentle changing out my earrings. Thank you so much ZEdge South. ♥️😉

Grim was incredible! He did a beautiful job on my palm tree. Highly recommend!!!

My husband and I flew in from out of state and couldnt be happier with our tattoos. Thank you Michael for your attention to detail and providing us with tattoos we can be proud of! I also got my ear pierced while we were there and was very pleased with how quick it went. Thank you for a great experience!

I got my belly button pierced here and it was super quick and painless. jen did a great job.they also helped me get a new earring for my healing cartilage to help the healing process and it feels better already.

Wow! Jen was amazing! I got 3 ear piercings and I couldnt be happier. I felt so comfortable and Jen made the entire experience as quick, enjoyable, and painless as possible.Will definitely be coming back for more in the future!

Jenn did my septum, and she is an absolute gem! She was so professional and genuinely took into consideration what I wanted regarding placement, type of jewelry, etc. I’ll only ever go to her for my piercings moving forward; I highly recommend her and this shop! The jewelry selection is also amazing, and I so appreciate that I was able to have gold as my initial jewelry for the piercing since my body reacts best to it. 10/10 :)

I can’t speak highly enough about my experience getting my 7-month old daughter’s ears pierced at Z-Edge. Megan did the cleaning and marking and was very detail oriented and thorough in making sure they were symmetrical and in explaining the process and giving us aftercare instructions. She was kind, gentle, and quick. She did the piercing with the assistance of Crea. Thank you so much for giving us a positive experience in something that she will have forever and is a little hard on the mama heart to watch!

I had the absolute best experience here getting tattooed by anthony, he took his time with me creating the perfect design and was very gentle and precise. I couldn’t be happier thank you so much anthony I will be back for another !! :)

I got my septum pierced here by Marley on Sunday and my experience was pretty great! Will def be coming back for more piercings in the future

Grim is the best! So ecstatic about my outcome.Highly recommend!

Grim was absolutely amazing. He was so fast and gave me what I wanted. I will be coming back to him for all my tattoos.

Went in yesterday on my 18th birthday, Tony was my artist and he was really dope. i was nervous because it was my first tattoo and though it was line work it was kind of on the bigger scale, tony was really patient and funny as hell. really enjoyed the experience and recommend coming here.

Professional service, clean and unique environment. Love my fine line wave and sun tattoo. If I’m in the area again would come back for sure. Cash only (Venmo/cashapp).

Kendall did my stitch tattoo . She did an amazing job . Will be back

Amazing experience! I wanted to get my daughters footprints tattooed on me. Tony did such a great job I am so happy with how it turned out!! Would definitely recommend him for anyone looking to get a tattoo! It was good vibes the whole time. Great atmosphere, friendly staff, very clean! Even got a couple finger tattoos lol will be back next weekend for more from Tony! He made me feel so comfortable the whole time. I have officially found my tattoo dude! Thank you guys so much

Z Edge on Swift Rd refused to honor documented appointment and asked customer to find another place for piercing instead of making it right. Its so funny that a store with zero business would emyploy low-lifes that revel in chasing off their customers. Low life woman at front desk should crawl back under her rock and learn some basic customer service skills and basic manners. Hell, she just just try to NOT be just plain mean. Im so happy to have a great job and make a decent living unlike the losers and mutants that staff this dump. Dont walk, run from this cesspool and abysmal customer service scumbags that lurk here. I think the Z in Z-Edge stands for ZERO customers, ZERO business and ZERO class.

Paige is an absolute angel and really took the extra effort to make sure everything was perfect. So professional, sweet, and incredibly talented. Already planning multiple future sessions with her!!

We had a great experience today along with good customer service.

Grim was awesome! My tattoo turned out beautiful, very clean lines. Highly recommend, go check him out!

We were so happy with the friendly and chill atmosphere and the talent of the piercer and tattoo artist working. It was my first tattoo, on my collar bone and the artist gave me exactly what I asked for!! he talked me through everything and made the process a lot more relaxing and easy. It looked amazing and he was just as excited as I was! My fiancé and his sibling got piercings and their piercer was so sweet and you can tell she’s passionate about what she does. We love this location and recommend to anyone in the area looking for a great experience!!

This place was wonderful! I went with my brother, sister and Mom to have a siblings tattoo done, as well as all of us getting a tattoo dedicated to our mom, so 7 small tattoos total. Dennis was patient with us (3 of the people were first timers to tattoos). He listened to what we wanted, and offered suggestions to make sure everyone would be happy. He was super fun and made the experience really enjoyable! We will definitely return in the future and highly recommend this location and Dennis!

Always where I take my girls for piercings. Just had a tattoo done by Paige and absolutely love it. She has great technique and skill.

Great environment and Atmosphere. Tyler did a wonderful job as usual. I highly recommend.

Grim was amazing and super flexible with us! amazing work especially with the ravioli!!

DO NOT GO HERE FOR PIERCINGS PLEASE!!!!!!!!! I got my Medusa done here and the lady was not confident in what she was doing!!! She blamed it on never piercing “big lips” before. I had to go to another shop to have them take it out because the swelling would not go down after 3 days. She literally PIERCED through the SIDE of my lip instead of the middle. This is the 2nd time I’ve gotten this piercing and you can see where the original hole is in the center.

My best friend and I went in as walk-ins. Orlando did my own tattoo, a very technical piece, and Codie did my mates, which was entirely original and her interpretation of his idea was phenomenal. Both artists were exceptional in their professionalism as well as their quality; we felt absolutely no discomfort during the process, and they had both of us finished up within 2 hours. I have had work done here previously about a year ago, and I can say that the shop itself has done nothing but improve in terms of the condition and atmosphere. It is very clean and comfortable inside. I would highly recommend their services to anyone. As always, making an appointment in advance will be easier.

Boyfriend and I stopped in here and had a great experience!! Very friendly and helpful staff and chill environment. I got a nose piercing from Jenn and my boyfriend got a tattoo from Jamie. Both were awesome. Will definitely be back!

My family came to Florida for vacation and while in Key West, we were going to get matching tattoos. After reading the bad reviews, my niece recommended her guy Dennis in Sarasota. She showed us his work and we were impressed. Even with our last minute request to do 4 tattoos, he was able to accommodate us by opening early, which created a VERY long day for him, since he already had clients booked after us. He was prepared when we arrived and tweaked each of our designs with ease. His work exceeded our expectations. You can trust that he’ll leave you thrilled about your new tattoo and eager to get more art work placed on your body!

Megan did a great job at piercing my nostril. Very professional when placing the piercing even asking me if I liked the placement before the piercing, no one had ever asked me that before, they worked well with me being a bit extra. Overall I had fun while getting stabbed in the face! The tattoo artist Monica was super welcoming and friendly as well interacting with me and my friends. Would totally go there again!

Jen was amazing. Very thorough when making sure markings were straight and encouraged me to reposition them if I felt necessary. She was friendly and funny, made me and my friend feel extremely comfortable the whole time we were there. Thanks Jen I’m beyond happy with my new piercings!:)

My sisters and I hunted down every tattoo shop in the Bradenton/Sarasota area for hours to get three small tattoos as walk-ins. We’re from out of town and on the last day of vacation and we thought we wouldn’t be able to get it done. Thank god for Z Edge! We actually went to the south location after calling the north shop, but Michael Crea was SO helpful, booking our time slot and taking our deposit and answering questions before we went over to the north shop. Our artist was extremely competent and funny, the staff was considerate and helpful, and the shop was everything you’d hope for from tattoo and piercers— I immediately got the impression that these artists know and love their craft and want to dedicate time to perfecting it and teaching others. And then we saw Michael again, and he LOVED our tattoos, especially the matching ones me and my sister got. The prices were exactly what I estimated and therefore completely reasonable and fair. I’m about two days into healing and everything is flawless so far. Thank y’all so much!!!

I got my lobes pierced today after getting my septum about a month ago. They’re all so amazing and professional here! I was pierced by Jenn both times and she is so sweet and has incredible accuracy! The prices are fair, wait time was short, and the actual piercing was super quick and efficient. Hurt a bit, as all piercings do, but it was so seamless and well-done that it barely hurt at all after. They also have such a beautiful selection of jewelry. Could not recommend more!

I went into this shop on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022 looking to get an old tattoo covered up. Tony was very meticulous in his design and placement of the one I had chosen. I would recommend him to anybody seeking good quality work. This was the first time he had performed any work on me

If I could give zero stars I would. We reserved four tattoos for our family and paid a deposit well ahead of time. We filled out all required paperwork online, and received a confirmation email and a second confirmation. When we arrived for our appointment there was no tattoo artist on staff. They completely dropped the ball, and for a special occasion that we reserved well in advance, there is zero excuse. Now we are waiting on a refund for our deposits for tattoos we were unable to get. My advice, go somewhere reliable, because clearly this isn’t it.

I got my first tattoo ever from Anthony. He did such a good job! I will definitely be back for more!

Got my septum done here a few years back and came back to get my beautiful jellyfish. Paige did such a wonderful job and i’m so happy with my tattoo!!

I went here for my first tattoo and had the best experience. i went back with my brother and boyfriend in hopes of having the same amazing experience… this was not the case. not only was the tattoo artist extremely rushed and overly confident but he messed up my two simple tattoos that were line-work and my brothers tattoo. my boyfriend was the only one that left satisfied.A few weeks before this I went in to get new jewelry for my forward helix piercing that i got pierced and done there a year prior. the girl was super unprofessional but confidently changed my jewelry. i found out after that she was only the apprentice. The next day the jewelry got caught on my pillow, in my hair, sheets, etc. I have never had this problem before. I could not go back to the shop as i live 3 hours away. A week later the stone fully fell out of the jewelry.Overall i was overcharged for bad jewelry and service.Used to b a great shop but is not anymore.

I just got my first tattoo done for my sister for autism awareness month, and he did not disappoint. ❤️

We had a very good experience. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

Had the absolute best experience with Jenn! I got my forward helix pierced at another place and it was extremely crooked and had the wrong jewelry in it. Jenn ended up having to repierce me but she was so quick and so so so amazing and made me so comfortable! Seriously could not recommend her enough!!!

Marley was super comforting when I was nervous about a piercing and made the experience super easy!

Went in for a nose piercing, large selection of jewelry and my piercer Haley was quick, easy and relaxing to work with. Had a great experience will recommend friends to visit!

Absolutely amazing! Got a conch piercing and my helix from another place that messed it up horribly. Drove over an hour and a half to come to z edge and Jennifer along with all the other staff was so sweet and so helpful. She fixed the piercings and it looks amazing! Any other piercings I get will be with Jennifer, highly highly recommend!!!!

I brought my daughter here for a peircing and the place was clean and the staff was very professional. I will recommend anyone who is picky about where they get their child a peircing to go to zedge south. Hailey and Jen were great and very patient. As they dealt with my daughter. Thank you 😊

I’m beyond grateful for Dennis. My family came down for a few days and we decided we wanted to get matching tattoos. I messaged him an although, he was pretty booked up he fit us all (4) in before they had to leave back home. We came in about 20 minutes early and he already had everything drawn up and ready to go! All of our tattoos look way better than the inspo pictures we sent! Dennis is super easy to work with and he won’t let you leave unhappy! This was my third tattoo with Dennis and I won’t go to another soul since finding him!

The owner has definitely mastered her craft, its a great atmosphere, my wife also got pierced 2xs, she loves it there. I strongly recommend this place, its safe, clean, and professional. The prices are reasonable, its definitely worth it.

Amazing experience here! Very accommodating Desiray and Tyler were amazing! Super fun and professional environment.

This place is very clean, everyone is professional they do beautiful work.. my new favorite place

I went in for an consult, got there a little early. Seen codie she was awesome I love my tattoo. She made sure it was perfect! And I think I will be back! She did it the same day as my consult. Very clean friendly have been recommending to people I know.

I got an amazing tattoo by the artist named Dennis, he was very kind throughout the process and made me super comfortable. highly recommend

Last day of vacation and the bf and I wanted to take a forever souvenir home, decided on tattoos. We walked in and immediately were greeted by Codie. She suggested to my bf the right size of a tattoo to do rather then something that wouldnt look as good as the skin ages. Both of us got our tats done by her, which she hand drew! No stencil like other tats Ive gotten done elsewhere. I tell you what... this one looks way better then the others I have that were in fact a stencil first. I love her work. Her cleanliness. Attitude. All of it! Definitely suggest this place and her over any that Ive been too before! Extremely please with her line work and detail!

Had a bad experience with a local Sarasota shop which led me to go to Z Edge. Michael called me to schedule my appt, and he was super nice and friendly. Joe did my cover up tattoo (which he had to cover a black design which is difficult) and Im beyond pleased! Had a great experience and Im going back for more ink!

I went into Z Edge to get new jewellery for my piercings and had the absolute pleasure of working with Nalani. She spent close to 40 mins talking me through all my options for my multiple piercings which I so appreciated! I havent had an in depth education on jewellery options like that before and changing out certain ones to the new options Nalani suggested solved some issues I was having previously. She was so knowledgeable and patient in helping me decide what works best for me and gave me an all around amazing customer service experience! I will absolutely be coming back to see her with any questions or desired changes I want to add or make to my piercing collection. Not only was she great but all the jewellery is titanium and hypoallergenic which is what brought me into the shop to start with. Nalani has definitely converted me into a regular customer if I ever need anything else piercing or jewellery related. The entire visit exceeded all my initial expectations and totally made my afternoon!

Maria, Maria....... so much @#!$%^& Fun! I told her I had to catch a flight ✈️ and was extremely receptive of the situation. I made an appointment for my best friend and I to get friendship tattoo, she never made us feel because they were small that it was a waste of your time ! She made our last day together amazing! Thanks girl! will definitely come back to see you. 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱👭

Went to see Jenn for some piercings. She couldnt have been more professional. She was also incredibly knowledgeable and just kept me at ease the whole time.Thank you Jenn,We will be back!

Sharla and Georgi pierced my daughters ears today and they were AWESOME! Made her feel so comfortable and it went so smoothly. Everything was sterile and they made sure the holes were perfectly even. Highly recommend their shop! Please steer clear of places like Claires for piercings. Leave it to the professionals. Z-Edge South Shop is the place to go! Thank you again ladies!

Z-Edge was the best piercing experience I have ever had. The employees are very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. They were able to answer any questions I had regarding aftercare. The store was very clean. The prices are also pretty reasonable compared to other places Ive been which is a plus! I would recommend this place to anyone looking to get a new piercing.

I came in as a walk-in and Bryan was absolutely great the atmosphere was nice. He made me feel so at ease during the entire time of being there. I am definitely coming back here. I highly recommend them they’re service is AWESOME ☺️ I’m a happy customer. I received the nostril nose ring

I was honestly so nervous but Sharla the girl who gave me my cartilage piercing so so nice and made me feel calm and prepared. When i walked in i got some questions I needed to answer and i chose my earring she then cleaned it and took me almost immediately. The place was clean and very nice and i definitely recommend!

Danielle did an amazing job piercing my daughters nose. She had very high anxiety and was made to feel very calm. It was a great experience all around. We highly recommend her and the shop.

Had a tattoo done on 12/30 that my little sister drew, Codie was my artist and she was AMAZING! She drew me two variations of my sisters drawing and was very patient, fun, and so creative. I will definitely be coming back and going wherever she goes. She was very kind to my little sister and we had a blast together. I absolutely can’t stand rude artists that just want to get you in and out as quick as possible, and Codie was not like that at all! If I could give 300/5 stars I would!

Amazing place and people! Haena did an amazing job on mine and my husbands tattoos. Great attention to detail and very friendly! The atmosphere was very laid back and made us feel comfortable. I would recommend to anyone if you are looking for a great artist who you can tell loves what he does to go by ZEdge South and see Haena!!

I love them! I have gotten all of my piercings done here. That includes a cartilage piercing, a flat cartilage piercing or something like that? It’s a cartilage piercing but towards my inner ear so right on the flat part haha. Then a bully button piercing and most recently my nose. They’re always extremely nice, everything is kept clean and the you can see how sterile the process is.Only con is that they only accept cash. I feel like now a days we are all more used to swiping our cards and stuff. But overall they’re amazing and I recommend them everytime!

I went to this location and requested two flat piercings next to each other. The piercers didn’t understand what that was. 🚩 I was pierced and ended up with a double helix for $100+ I liked it! so whatever. HOWEVER, they didn’t use flat backs for my helix piercings. They used two very short barbells. Of course this would irritate my ear and on top of that, the short bar allowed no room for swelling. the ball popped off one piercing and I went to the shop to get a longer bar which they provided/installed free of charge. Awesome. Not much longer the ball on the OTHER piercing popped off. Went to the shop late afternoon for a replacement and they turned me away abruptly. This was a holiday so I understood… but immediately after this called my girl (a more reliable piercer in the area) and she told me to come over asap. She fixed my jewelry (better prices btw) and confirmed my other suspicion. One of the piercings is completely crooked. I don’t even know if it will heal. (However it’s been much better since seeing this other piercer) I think I could have done this better to be honest. Save your self time and money and go elsewhere for piercings.

I got my belly pierced by Jen and she was amazing!! She was super quick and made it fun! She was super helpful with showing me all the aftercare. Thanks Jen, I had an awesome experience !

The piercers at Z Edge are just outstanding. I love going especially to Danielle. She is very knowledgeable and has pierced my conch and belly button. She thinks outside of the box and came to the conclusion that my anatomy required a J Curve navel jewelry versus the traditional navel jewelry. My piercings are all healing very nicely. Thanks Danielle for doing an awesome job. You guys ROCK. Z Edge all the way. Thanks for everything!!’nn

Got two new ear piercings and a change out for my nipple piercings ! everyone is so incredibly sweet and i was very comfortable in the shop, alycia is the best!!

I had this HUGE bump on the back of my ear and was on vacation at Siesta Key so we had them check it out and he got the piercing out which was engulfed by the bump and he replaced it and gave me spray. So nice and helpful and the bump has gone down almost completely. So glad we went there instead of the Doctors

I got a tattoo from here and the artist name was Tyler and he was great and the tattoo was great and quick

Excellent experience! I got a septum piercing from Sharla, and it all went along without a hitch. She was very friendly and educational; she explained what she was doing every step of the way, and it was over before I even knew it began. I had no pain at all!

I had an amazing time at Z-Edge with Grim he was patient and understanding and my tattoos look sick I couldnt be happier I cant recommend enough 🫶🏽

My friend and I went in to get a tattoo. It was dead, she went first and it took 30 minutes before she was even seen. Not a person was in there and three workers were there. We were there for 80 minutes and I had still not been seen. People walked in after us and the girl who was supposed to do both of our tattoos (which I did not request, I did not care who took me) helped them before going to set up for me. We ended up having to leave before I could get mine because no one else would take me and she wouldn’t help us. We waited 30 minutes after my friend finished before we left and they didn’t even apologize. They were rude, inconsiderate, and did not care about our time.

Haena did an absolutely amazing job on my tribute tattoo for my mom. Beautiful, realistic and exactly what I wanted. Anytime I want a tattoo I will wait until Im in Sarasota and always book with him. Amazing!! Im so happy!!

Always a good experience, I highly recommend this shop, for piercing and tattoos, clean organized and friendly staff, Hailey did my two piercings she is the best🙂 super friendly and makes you feel less anxious.

Jenn was great! Fair prices and quality piercings. I got a rook in both ears. Placement was perfect and technique was stellar.

They just moved to a brand new and wonderfully decorated location on swift Rd across from the new detweillers. Dennis does amazing work and he did a beautiful cat tattooo on my leg. Got my nipple done by Danielle and she was very gentle. I highly recommend the both of them.

I got my nostril pierced here. Sharla was amazing! She walks you through everything and was very knowledgeable. I also appreciated that she washed her hands in front of me before the piercing started.

Came in as a walk-in showed them what I wanted the artist wanted to do it so bad, he rearranged some appointments and took care of me.

Z-Edge has pierced my nipples, my nose, my mothers nose, and Ive also gotten a tattoo there as well. The staff is great and very helpful, even when I would either just call or stop by to inquire about things that Ive wanted to do. A lot of different places arent too friendly and just want to hear what you WANT instead of suggesting or helping you. The shop is very clean as well, I would highly recommend for others to visit this shop.

Great experience!! Grim was top notch!

They were EXTREMELY nice, professional, and talked me through the process of the piercings and tattoo. Jen and Tony are the BEST! I cannot wait to come back!

I came in as a walk in and Anthony did my tat. He was awesome! I will be back for more!

Super awesome staff, all super friendly and funny people that are clearly dedicated to their craft. I got a matching tattoo with my mom and we both love them :) Everything is very clean, fast and efficient.

My friends and I were supposed to get tattoos done by appointment but the front desk lady never took our name or put us in the books. Once arriving there she yelled at us for not booking an appointment and paying the deposit online. The tattoo artist was very rude and yelling very loudly for no reason at us. We did not end up getting the simple small tattoos we wanted.

Ive been to a lot of tattoo and piercing shops around town and Z-Edge is by far the best and my favorite. Joel does amazing work, I have a couple tattoos from him. Danielle and Crea are the best. They always make you feel welcome and comfortable no matter what piercing it is!

Friendly staff. Clean atmosphere and shop. Very sterile and by the book. Our piercer was great with our son. Would recommend getting it done right the first time by going here.

I got my nipples pierced at Z-Edge a little under 2 years ago. Cant remember the name of the guy who did them to save my life, but he was very nice and very professional. Unfortunately, the piercing itself was not so great... Firstly, Z-Edge pierced my nipples with EXTERNALLY THREADED JEWELRY... which, if you know anything about piercing, is big taboo. It makes it harder to change the jewelry and takes longer to heal. I still have the same jewelry in one of the piercings and I dont particularly want to take it out for fear of damaging my skin. Second, the one of the piercings was done wayyyy too shallow. About a year after getting them done, and wondering why the right one wasnt healing properly, I went into a different piercing shop in a different part of the country. The piercer there was pretty appalled. He told me to take the right one out immediately, that it was pierced incorrectly, and to let it heal up because keeping jewelry in there would risk ripping the skin. So basically I paid $80 to have a bad piercing done that never healed and had to eventually be taken out permanently. Although the shop at Z-Edge is clean, etc, and the people there all seem pretty nice, the quality of the piercing was bad. Definitely wont be going back to this shop in the future...

If you want a piercing Sharla is the way to go!!! She makes you feel super prepared and comfortable and is extremely sanitary. This shop is super nice and in a great location. 10/10 recommend coming here for any of your needs!

Loved Jen, she did my bellybutton piercing, she was so nice and made my first real piercing go so smooth. Overall a really good experience would 10/10 recommend!

Love love love my tattoo! Pete was absolutely awesome to work with and the experience overall was the best Ive ever had! Everyone is very friendly and I love coming here. I highly recommend this tattoo shop to anyone interested!

Crea and jenn pierced my 10 month old daughters ears and did a wonderful job, they’re even and clean and jenn even gave her a teddy bear which consoled her right away after the initial crying after the piercing. They were caring, compassionate, and professional.

Tony was awesome. The rest of the crew there was spectacular as well. I went in for a small line tattoo. Every line is solid, every point is sharp, and every detail, perfect.

This place is great! Sharla was spot on made her feel comfortable the whole time. Really recommend.

Received an anchor tattoo from Tony and he did an incredible job. Quality work, wastes no time, and at great price. Professional art that’s above and beyond expectations. Highly recommended.

Experience was top-notch; A+. Major shoutout to Codie. I’m definitely coming back here for my next tattoo - clean shop, experienced artists, great conversation, and a gorgeous turnout. Thank you Z Edge South 🙏🏻 I couldn’t have asked for better

Tony gave me and my girl amazing matching tattoos. The line work was flawless and all we did was walk in and give him an idea, he did the rest.

They did an excellent job piercing my 6 month old daughter’s ears, they were so good about explaining the process, cleanliness, and piercing both ears at once to minimize discomfort... plus her earrings I purchased there are super cute... thank you!

Jennifer did a few different piercings on me and she was so informative and wonderful! I wouldnt go to anyone else ! I refer everyone to her :)Such a great experience 10/10

I love my tattoo. Grim is the man

I’ve been going here for years, but strictly to Codie for about two years. I will not be going to anyone else! That’s how happy I am with her work! She can do it all! Great clean place! Great prices! Very happy with all work done!

Amazing experience, Jenn and Haena were amazing! So patient and professional, they really made us feel comfortable. Would very highly recommend them!! Next time we’re visiting we definitely be coming back!!

Audra did my piercings and Codie just did some tattoo work. These artists are both amazingly talented and competent. So gentle I felt ZERO discomfort at any time and never any issues w healing.

Tony was super cool funny and did an AMAZING job on my tattoo, his attention to detail and line work was perfect, definitely will be booking with him for future tattoos

I came in to ask about body jewelry. The employee had an unfriendly attitude towards my requests. When they didn’t have what I was looking for I asked for a recommendation for other suppliers, but was given a rude response.

Jenn did a wonderful job piercing lobe! She was very friendly and accommodated the group we came with. Would recommend and I would come back again!

I came here on a family vacation and Dennis did an amazing job going out of his way to ensure that the tattoos were the best they could be and he far exceeded my expectations. 100% recommend coming here!

Very pleasant atmosphere, experienced artists and piercers. Im very happy with my tatoo and piercing.

Spectacular give me fourteen of them right now😫😫😫

Phenomenal work bye Haena so much attention to detail and loves wat he does if its your first time for a tattoo you want to come here. Awesome price and amazing work bye all staff.

Came in because a piercing came out, had a great experience. Was able to swap out jewelry for something that was safer and I liked better. Everyone was really nice and knowledgeable. Thanks!!

We went In last Sunday to get a tattoo and waited an hour for the artist to come back from getting some food, and when she came in she completely ignored us, and took someone else even though we were waiting first so we just left. It’s annoying that we called ahead of time and were told to come in and we would be able to been seen.

My piercer was AMAZING. she told me all the steps before and after she pierced me about how to clean it/ take care of it etc. couldn’t have asked for a better piercer 🙌🏻

Grim took care of me the whole time. Awesome people and an awesome shop all around.

Z Edge is the ONLY studio I will go to for piercings or to buy earings. I had lost about a dozen CZ posts that had no back on them in my nostril before I discovered Z Edge. Finally, I learned that I can get them here and I havent lost one! They put it on for you. The post and back are one piece, so they insert it from inside the nostril. Then changeable decorative fronts are attached from the outside.Also, I have lost dozens and dozens of earings over the years because the backs fell off. It was a huge inconvenience to remove all of them every night so the long, sharp posts would not dig into my skin as I slept. Z Edge carries an enormous variety of attractive designs on SHORT posts with ROUND backs so I NEVER take them off or lose them.Im so happy with their products and service. You can buy all sorts of CZs, stainless, silver and gold! If you want to change from a blue CZ to green, they happily do it for you.The owner, Crea, and everyone in the studio is friendly, well experienced and very accommodating. The studio is attractive and procedures are sterile. I love the hours, too, as I often go late in the evening.Two locations. I always go to the Siesta Drive studio because it is near me.I highly recommend them. I give Z Edge FIVE STARS!Thank you Crea and staff!

I went in to get my upper ear pierced. I had Sharla she was amazing, clean and professional ! Defiantly would recommend and I will most defiantly will be back to see her!!

Go see Grim! His art is fantastic

Very nice shop clean and staff are pleasant. Had a nose piercing and the gal was super great. Would recommend !

Absolutely loved the experience with Megan and love the outcome of my piercing even more! Never have gone any place else for a piercing. Truly the best.

Orlando Socarras did an amazing job of covering up a wolf that I got 13 years ago that I really disliked. He wasnt too impressed with it also so we looked up wolves & came to an agreement on two & then he went to town. It turned out freaking beautiful. I highly recommend him.

Came back to Dennis today to have him add some work onto a tattoo he did for me a few months ago. Blends in flawlessly with the older tattoo and looks great. I had an idea of what I wanted to add and he drew out exactly what I had envisioned. Thank you!

Went in to see Tony to get my 1st ever tattoo and this man blew my expectations out of the water, friendly, clean and did amazing with my piece. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

10/10 experiences love the atmosphere and the people. love monica she was the best!

Tony was awesome! I went with my friends for a tattoo roulette. It went great and I love the tattoo too!

Had a great experience with my piercer Danielle, I live out of town and will only go to Danielle for my piercings. Professional and amiable. Love the new location.