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March 2025 by Meg von der Linden
Amazing experience. True artistry. Absolutely love this shop, will definitely be returning in the future.
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March 2025 by Alex Brooks
I went to Ashley for a floral, geometric tattoo and she absolutely delivered! I gave some pretty loose inspiration with ideas around what I wanted regarding which flowers and the general affect. She provided a beautiful design. The process during the appointment went so smoothly. She shared her incredible design, asked for and immediately included my feedback, and then we went straight to work. She was communicative and kind the whole time, checking in on me, offering breaks, and talking me through the whole process, all the while answering all of my random and possibly silly questions. I will 100% go back to her for more work!
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February 2025 by T B
There's a great array of vintage clothing here with pretty decent price points! I recommend it if you're looking for something a bit out of the ordinary in PGH
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February 2025 by Emily Finello
I asked Ashley for a witchy scorpion tattoo and boy did she deliver! I am so happy with this tattoo and felt soo comfortable for someone who has not felt that way in shops before !!! The shop comfortable, clean, and cute and the quality of ashley's work is just fabulous !!! 10000/10 would go back to this wonderful artist
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February 2025 by Sara Zullo Francart
I've been to the Curiosity Shop a couple times and it is such a cool place to get a tattoo. Everyone is friendly and there's tons of interesting things to look at. I've gotten several tattoos from Ashley Karpa and it has always been a great experience. Her style is excellent and she makes you very comfortable through the whole process.
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September 2024 by eton victor
cool place. Even though the selection was not the largest what they did have was nice and the staff was very friendly. They are located inside a common space, so you will need to buzz into the building. It is also spatially seperated from majority of buildings and businesses in the area. Worth the adventure regardless.
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April 2024 by Julian Hood
Been getting tattooed here by Jessi since 2018 and just thought to leave a review. Jessi is incredibly talented, kind and efficient, and the shop as a whole feels so safe and comfortable. Highly recommended!
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March 2024 by Luc Chauvin
Most amazing experience. Hannah is a great artist and talented tattooist. I get stopped by strangers just to compliment her pin-up tattoo she did for me. Couldn't be happier and the shop is so cool too...very eclectic.
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September 2023 by Donna Korczyk
Great place to get a tattoo!
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September 2023 by Jamie Mehok
Jessi does amazing work! Can’t wait until my next tattoo!
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December 2021 by Ariell Hank
I don’t even know that there are enough positive words in the universe to describe my experience at Curiosity Shop. My first contact was with Vivian via email and it set the tone for the whole experience. She responded quickly and the emails seemed genuine and not just scripted and straight business. The safety protocols at the shop were numerous and felt very effective without feeling “extreme” or uncomfortable. The shop itself is just cool there is no other explanation needed and the entire building has a great history and look. I feel so privileged to live in Pittsburgh and not have to travel to visit the shop...but if necessary I absolutely would. Hannah is literally one of the most captivating and interesting people I have had the pleasure of meeting. She is incredibly talented and intelligent while still being really down to earth and just a pleasure to chat with. I hope I have the privilege to continue getting tattooed at Curiosity Shop!!!
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December 2020 by Nancy Mori
Google asks, when leaving a review, "what do you like about this business?". There really needs to be an EVERYTHING option. A little history here - my dad passed away almost a year ago. At the time, I had been mulling over ideas for a new tattoo. As I was leaving the hospital that morning, it hit me. I'd get a pin up girl tat in memory of my dad (he had an old pin up style girl he got while serving in the Navy and used to make her "dance") The ideas were coming fast & furious and I immediately started researching tattoo artists who specialized in pin up girls. I knew of Hannah from her time on LA Ink and I admired her work so imagine how thrilled I was to discover she was now located in Pittsburgh, a mere six hours from my home.From my first contact with her shop, I had an amazing, excited, yet calm, feeling come over me. Her assistant was awesome to work with. I shared my ideas and photos of what I hoped to incorporate into my tattoo (a Navy themed pin up girl) and, well, let me just say it's like Hannah reached into my brain and picked out EXACTLY what I envisioned.I had my first appointment just before COVID shut the world down. It was a little surreal being in a strange city that was, for all intents and purposes, a ghost town, and getting a tattoo. It was just Hannah and I in the shop and although my first sitting lasted 6+ hours, it sped by in the blink of an eye. From the moment I arrived at the shop and got the grand tour, I felt welcomed. And not "just another client" welcomed, either, but a heart-felt welcoming feeling. Hannah shared her drawing of my tattoo and BAM! I got a little verklempt. It was everything I had in mind and then some and I couldn't wait to get started. I feel Hannah shared my excitement over her drawing and she is amazing to work with. When I've gotten tattoos in the past, I usually chat a little and then zone out with a book. That didn't happen with Hannah. We talked practically through the entire sitting. About anything and everything. It was a though we were long-lost friends catching up. She made me feel unbelievably comfortable and, well, special (if that makes sense). Hannah has an indescribable presence about her that just makes you relax and feel at home as she's embedding ink into your dermis with teeny little needles. :) I felt comfortable asking questions as I watched her work and her hands & eyes are amazing. (ok, I'm NOT artistic in ANY way and am continually blown away by those who possess such an innate talent as to make art look simple)I had to wait SEVEN LONG MONTHS, while the world stood still, before I could return to finish my tattoo. When I arrived at the shop, Hannah reviewed all of the new COVID protocols and it was comforting to see her shop taking the virus and everyone's safety & health seriously. (please, don't respond to my post with a bunch of virus bs) It was great to see Hannah and again, I felt welcome and comfortable in the shop. It was great having a little area to be able to "unmask" to eat & drink, and I even got to meet Shannon, who is super nice and supremely talented in her own right! I just returned home from another 6 hour (roughly) sitting and I've gotta say, my tattoo exceeds my wildest expectations! And yeah, I got a little verklempt again seeing the finished project. It's a wonderful memorial for my dad and Hannah just blew it away. I mean out of this WORLD blown away. My husband can't stop talking about the piece and will be going with me in a few weeks to meet Hannah and have a consult. He can't wait. Nor can I! Especially to see what ideas she comes up with for his piece (and also talk about further embellishing mine - she's got a LOT of fabulous ideas for both!)All in all, if you want a GREAT (I just think the word "great" isn't good enough but y'all get my drift) tattoo coupled with spending time with a truly amazing person, take the trip to Pittsburgh to see Hannah. You won't be disappointed.
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December 2019 by Pumpkin Babe
I've been tattooed by Jessi Cramer for years now and I love and enjoy her work. The shop it's self is a relaxed atmosphere.
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December 2019 by Kenzie W
Jessi was awesome, super personable, and an amazing artist. Incredibly happy with the work and super excited to come back for more!
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December 2019 by Todd Davis
This place was simply amazing and the prices are great on all kinds of unique items. I would recommend this place to anyone especially someone looking for a tattoo they have an amazing tattoo shop in the back as well
