If you need a chaperone you can reach out to a friend via FaceTime or other app so long as their mic is muted. Minors, please bring 1 parent only. Pain and Wonder is, arguably, the most renowned tattoo and body piercing shop in Athens. It was the house of change at the mid-1990s when an artist representing the shop held a public demonstration protesting a county-wide ban against tattoo shops.
The ban had been instated after a few artists and customers at a rowdy downtown tattoo parlor got the shop run out of town. Under no conditions will we provide services to anyone under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Children are not allowed in the studio due to some materials of a graphic nature, general liability and the necessity for artist concentration.
The ban had been instated after a few artists and customers at a rowdy downtown tattoo parlor got the shop run out of town. Under no conditions will we provide services to anyone under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Children are not allowed in the studio due to some materials of a graphic nature, general liability and the necessity for artist concentration.
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Step 3: Choosing an appointment time and date. Once we have all the pertinent information from above, we can send you a list of an artist's next available dates and times and you can choose which one works best for you. For the best chance on getting exact dates it is recommended to contact us 1 month prior to your preferred date and time.
Please visit HERE to do so. PLEASE READ ALL SELECTIONS CAREFULLY and choose exactly what you wish to have done. Scroll through all the options as there are many services to choose! Mislabeled appointments can often take up valuable time for both you and the piercer and can even lead to reschedules or cancellations.
Qulock relocated from Atlanta where he has been tattooing since 1995. He was born overseas and spent much of his childhood in Japan which influenced his taste in pop culture and art, from Menga to street art. Qulock's favorite part of tattooing is working with individuals to come up with the perfect collaboration of ideas to make a great custom piece for each client.
Reviews (10)
Kc Harrison
Jan 07, 2022
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I love getting to book appointments and basically being the only one there when I go because it makes me feel safer with all the variants going around.
Bato did my rook and conch piercings, which turned out perfectly and healed up very well! He has since helped me change out a few earrings and even fixed one with a bent stem. Besides his skill (which is top notch), I thoroughly appreciate his calm and friendly demeanor. He is a professional who clearly knows what is best, but he doesn't have an ego about him when he tells you what you need to hear, and he treats you like a human being, which is
Bato did my rook and conch piercings, which turned out perfectly and healed up very well! He has since helped me change out a few earrings and even fixed one with a bent stem. Besides his skill (which is top notch), I thoroughly appreciate his calm and friendly demeanor. He is a professional who clearly knows what is best, but he doesn't have an ego about him when he tells you what you need to hear, and he treats you like a human being, which is
Blakely Queen
Jan 02, 2022
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Camille F.
Dec 12, 2021
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So I told myself that I will not bring in the new year with a certain tattoo on my body; so I reached out to Pain and Wonder and got connected with Qulock. He was professional, kind and had the best energy. I walked in there not knowing exactly what I wanted; all I knew is I wanted a cover up. He took his time, asked questions and we came up with a plan. When he was finished, I wanted to cry because I looked at my leg and it was beautiful. It did not look like a cover up, it looked like an original tattoo. Thank you Qulock for your amazing work and great personality. You have truly been a blessing
Jordan Blackwell
Dec 04, 2021
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My nip piercing fell out earlier today and I freaked out knowing my dirty little fingers would without a doubt give me an infected nip! I nervously went to P&W to ask them to purchase a ball for my piercing but luckily the super kind staff and piercer offered to squeeze me in to their tight schedule to have a clean new piercing inserted! (i felt a little rude barging in with their very clear covid precautions so im not recommending u do the same) Just wanted to say that this place is great and if you want to get any piercings in Athens you should consider P&W !!
Elisabeth Dijkstra
Oct 29, 2021
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Christina DeMauro
Sep 13, 2021
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
I got my septum pierced by Randy. My experience was simply amazing! This was the 18th piercing in my lifetime and I’ve never had a piercing be so quick and painless! He also has an AMAZING bedside manner that kept me calm and made me feel welcome and comfortable. Simply the best!
I got my septum pierced by Randy. My experience was simply amazing! This was the 18th piercing in my lifetime and I’ve never had a piercing be so quick and painless! He also has an AMAZING bedside manner that kept me calm and made me feel welcome and comfortable. Simply the best!
Gina Roberson
Aug 14, 2021
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Kaitlyn Ruff
Aug 04, 2021
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I got a few tattoos from Christian many years ago when he worked here and loved the environment and hospitality. I got my first big pieces here and was always offered a soda or a chance to go get fresh air. Recently, my dad got his first tattoo from Jack and he was incredibly patient with reworking the design and making my dad comfortable. I also got a little piece from him and he did a great job!
Lisa Echols
Apr 11, 2021
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Back in the '80s, everybody just went and had their ears pierced in the mall and it was not a great experience! I knew I wanted better for my daughter so I researched where would be the best place for her to get her ears pierced. I chose Pain and Wonder in Athens and drove an hour to get it done and I'm so glad I did!
I appreciate all of your COVID mitigation practices and how very professional your piercer was. Everything was so clean and sterilized. My daughter was nervous, but your calm and reassuring piercer made her feel much better. She said she barely felt anything!
After the piercing
I appreciate all of your COVID mitigation practices and how very professional your piercer was. Everything was so clean and sterilized. My daughter was nervous, but your calm and reassuring piercer made her feel much better. She said she barely felt anything!
After the piercing
Erin Lucier
Jan 15, 2021
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My forth tattoo experience, and my largest to date was done here at Pain and Wonder. Jack was my tattoo artist and did an incredible job bringing my artwork to life. The shop was open during COVID with extremely strict and very safe policies to ensure the clients and staff were safe at all times. I was VERY impressed at the lengths they went to ensure everyone’s safety. Jack was great, and the appointment was a lot quicker and more painless than I imagined. Definitely coming back to this shop for future work and I have been recommending my friends here since I got mine done.
