Testimonials

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"Michelle, Michelle, Michelle,
I Love Michelle as a person and her work is wonderful! I've been a customer of hers since September of 2015 when she was at Permanent. It was a small script piece on my inner bicep. After my initial experience with Michelle I felt very comfortable with her. She's very attentive, very personable, and insures you're happy with the art before, during, and after it's complete. Her personality more than anything won me over to follow her on her move to Captive Element and switch to her for my second piece of work. The second piece I got from her was a Lion on my left shoulder and the start to my 3/4 sleeve. Again her work is amazing and her customer service is outstanding!! I can't wait to work with her again! Her personality won me over but her passion to excel kept me as a customer! She's an amazing tattooer! :)"

-Isiah (Web Submission, July 2016)

"Mandy is the one and only tattoo artist I will go to. I have been to a couple before her and they are good tats but Mandy's are way better! I love her work she is very professional and funny! I recommend her to anyone I know looking for a tattoo!!!!"

-Wendy (Website submission, April 2016)

"I had a great experience getting my nose pierced! I have a pretty high pain tolerance but was still extremely nervous! Both ladies who helped me were great at answering questions even as I asked about 300 of them! Thanks again Captive-Elements! I'd highly recommend this place & will definitely be back."

-Katelynn (Website submission, April 2016)

"I've been wanting to get my left helix pierced for a while now. So last night I went in and talked to Liz, front counter, and chose my jewelry. Liz was so nice. I finally met Kelly, my piercer, and she was so nice. She talked me through the whole piercing, and she was prettier than her online picture.
Anyway I love my new piercing and jewelry and am telling everyone about you. You're a great shop and great people to come to. Thank You!!!!"

-Dinah (Website submission, November 2014)

"Not only did Luke do a great tattoo that I am in love with, he was a great guy to talk to! He was professional and put me at ease from the start. I have had 2 tattoos here by two different artists and both were excellent! I would definitely go to Luke again - if only for the great conversation. I can't wait to show this tattoo off. Thanks for the wonderful tattoo."

-Soccer Mom (Website submission, October 2014)

"I got my rook pierced by Kristy and she was awesome about the whole process. She made it as painless as possible and was very nice when telling me about the aftercare. I would definitely go back to her and suggest her to friends."

-Heather D. (Website submission, January 2014)

"Kristy rocked! Love it can't wait to get more done: )"

-LaKisha K. (Facebook Review, January 2014)

" I'm sad I moved to Denver because captive elements is the only place I go for piercings. Very gentle, very clean, very professional. I had gotten a very intimate piercing here along with many many others and he treated it just like all the other ones and made me feel comfortable. Not only that but I healed extremely fast from every one of the piercings. When I visit MN I will be stopping in for another :-D"

-MeLisa B. (Facebook Review, December 2013)

"Very happy with that's tattoo I had done at captive a few years back. I wish the tattoo artist that worked with me had been a little more patient with me, as it was my first tattoo, but everyone else there is great!"

-Sheila P. (Facebook Review, December 2013)

"I had my lip pierced back in late July. I attempted to switch my jewelry and failed. I called and they said to come in and Kristy would look at it. She was able to stretch it and save my piercing. Very pleased with the experienced and friendly staff."

-Jake L. (Website submission, December 2013)

"I just want to thank Nikola again for my awesome tree tattoo and PLACEBO lettering below it. I hadn't planned the lettering and he suggested it to make the tattoo look more complete so I had to think something up so I decided on my favorite band and I'm just in love with it. His lettering is wicked! This was my first tattoo from Nikola and I really love his work! I hope he stays for quite a while because I'd like to work with him more in the future. I've had several tattoos and piercings done at Captive Elements and you guys are the best! <3".

-Micah M. (Website submission, November 2013)

"I absolutely LOVE my new tattoo Nico did. I brought in a picture and not only did he do a great job of adding little touches to make it his own, it really enhanced the picture. Also I have nice clean lines and great shading. Can't wait to get my next tattoo...I only hope Nico is available for that one as well."

-Carrie G. (Website submission, November 2013)

"Always been really happy when we have to come to CE! This is the only place I would go to for tattoos and piercings!"

-Leslie M. (Facebook Review, August 2013)

"Thought my navel was closed so i went to get it re-pierced, Kristy took one good look at it and said no need for that, and within less than 5mins i had my belly ring back in!!! Genius!!!! Absolutely LOVE this shop & will def be back for more!!!"

-Tiffany L. (Website submission, June 2013)

"I got pierced by Scott, he did a wonderful job! Very friendly, made me feel calm and comfortable! Very impressed by the shop as well!"

-Jackie O. (Website submission, May 2013)

"This is the only place I will go for any and all of my piercing needs!! I have had several piercings done in this establishment over the years and come in often for new piercings and jewelry alike. Skot is very, very helpful and knowledgeable about the whole process and makes it very clear you can come back at any time if you fear you are having problems with a piercing. The front staff is helpful as well, always willing to help you find the perfect piece of jewelry, whether it be your first time changing it after the initial piercing or coming in because darn it, you lost your septum bead...again haha :) The ONLY place to go when getting pierced/tattoo'd. "

-Megan F. (Website submission, April 2013)

"I recently got my nose pierced by Kristy, she was super cool and it looks awesome! She talked me through the whole process before and while she was doing it so that I wouldn't be surprised by anything. It was very simple and a great experience, I would definitely recommend Captive Elements for anybody interested in getting a piercing!"

-Britta C. (Website submission, April 2013)

"I have gone to Captive for all 7 of my tattoos!! I refuse to go anywhere else!! They are the most reasonable in price and the artists are always awesome!!!!!!! I live in St. Cloud now and would still drive to Blaine for a tattoo!!! Love this shop!"

-Sammie R. (Facebook, March 2013)

"SKOT is the best piercer ever! He not only does a wonderful job piercing, but has a phenomenal personality and is very helpful with the healing process! I have gone to other piercers in the past but he is by far the most talented! Thank you! :)"

-Lauren M. (Website submission, January 2013)

"Nice clean shop and awesome staff! check them out!"

-Stacy C. (Facebook, December 2012)

"Skot has a lot of walk-in time and I've never actually made an appointment for any of my work with him. The Facebook page is also regularly updated saying what days and times that Skot has open hours. It's easy and a really great place. Extremely clean, very friendly, and the only problems people have is if they don't listen when their artist tells them how to take care of their new mod and they screw it up themselves. All those scary YouTube videos of piercings-gone-wrong are from people who don't properly take care of themselves, either by being misinformed or thinking they could get away with it."

"Just chat with Skot for awhile and get to know his gentle-giant awesomeness. He talks you through it and you barely feel a thing."

-Ali M. (Facebook, December 2012)

"Absolutely love the new layout!! Love everyone who works at Captive! You guys are by far the best shop I've been to! Reasonably priced and just great people all around!! Love you guys!!!! <3 <3 <3"

-Melissa A. (Website submission, October 2012)

"Thank you guys for doing what you do...always going above and beyond and topping yourselves every time...a talented and exceptional group :)"

-Candy S. (Facebook, August 2012)

"I have had multiple piercings done by Skot. He is always friendly, professional and informative. I appreciate that he has no problem telling me when he thinks something won't work for my body. There are other piercers in my town but I will always drive the 40 minutes to have Skot pierce me!"

-Tanya B. (Google Reviews, July 2012)

"I have gotten all of my piercings and tattoos here, I love the service and I recommend it to anybody that is looking around!"

-Chelsee A. (Facebook, July 2012)

"I just want to say thank you for being awesome! I lost the bead from one of the studs in my lip overnight, and let's just say my adventures trying to find a replacement at the shops here in Eau Claire have been a perfect reminder of why I always drive 100 miles to get to Captive Elements. Decent shops are much harder to find than they should be, and a great shop like Captive is worth traveling for!"

-Derek H. (Facebook, July 2012)

"My boyfriend and I both got tattoos done at Captive by Catfish. My boyfriends was a botched house tattoo and Catfish offered a more than fair price and it looks a million times better than before. My tattoo was a new one and he took the time to find many pictures to reference from and free handed most of the tattoo. I absolutely love it. Besides that he made us feel so comfortable and was super friendly. I would definitely suggest going to him!"

-Ashley C. (Google Reviews, July 2012)

"Piercing virgin that I am, coupled with scar tissue from poor ear piercings as A child has made me gun shy.

So..... I have to say that Scott was AMAZING! I called a week ahead, he called me back to answer questions and spent nearly 40 minutes explaining risks an likelihood of issues related to my personal history, as well as what I could expect and do to minimize risks. He then let me know how I could coordinate to limit wait time due to driving far!

When I called the day of, the secretary knew my name when I called, and she stated Scott told her to expect me, and I had the same treatment on arrival making the experience comfortable and relaxed, like visiting a friend. Scott then clearly explained the procedure l, and what to expect while meticulously repeatedly washing hands between each step and donning fresh gloves as well. He then repeated the aftercare , and stressed the importance and safety implications, which I appreciated!!!

Needless to say my 1st facial piercing was such a great experience I would recommend Scott and this agency to anyone!"

-C.M. (Yelp Reviews, July 2012)

"You need one word in piercing: SKOT. He has worked at a few shops in the past but has been at captive elements in Blaine for going on two years. He is very knowledgeable not only about piercing, but body modification in general. I have had three separate piercings done by him and wouldn't recommend anyone else as much as i do him. Also, i have never met a piercer that stressed aftercare as much as Skot has. Not only that, but he made me feel comfortable enough that if i did have any issues, i was to come in and see him right away."

–Jessica S. (Yelp Reviews, July 2012)

"Captive Elements is the best tattoo shop in Minnesota!! I've had lots of work done there and everyone is kind and compassionate. I am a proud customer for life!!! The manager is one of the nicest ladies I know, the piercers are knowledgeable and know their craft well, and the tattoo artists are always excellent!! I recommend Captive to all my friends, and will only go here for all my work in the future. Thanks Captive for all your great work!!"

-Jube C. (Insider pages, May 2012)

"I have had my nipples pierced numerous times by various staff at Captive Elements in Blaine. I have never received anything other than excellent service. The piercer, whether male or female were always exceeding expectations. They give excellent instructions on how to care for piercings. I have followed my after care to the t and have never had anything out of the norm happen. The reason being, I LISTENED to my piercer, not my friends who think they know everything.

I have also received numerous tattoos from the artists there. On occasion when I thought something was out of the ordinary, the front desk staff was more than happy to assist me with my concerns and questions as well as the artists who did the work.

I would wholeheartedly recommend even my grandmother to get a service here.

It goes to show that if an establishment such as this can last as long as it has out in Blaine, I know there must be something special about it!"

– Lisa H. (Citysearch, May 2012)

"Professional, Creative & Friendly Staff. I had wanted a tattoo for a long time but I am afraid of needles. I visited Captive Elements when a close relative decided to get her first tattoo. I was impressed with the professionalism of the staff and the creative talent of the artists; so much so that I got up the nerve to go and get my own tattoo. The artist drew up just what I wanted and it turned out gorgeous! Everyone was friendly and supportive without glossing over the fact that there would be pain involved. If I ever get up the nerve to get another tattoo it will happen at Captive Elements. If I could, I would give them 10 stars."

–Claire A. (Citysearch, May 2012)

"Got 2 of my 3 tattoos there, & would go back again if I knew what I wanted. Clean place, staff is friendly."

–Michelle H. (Yelp Reviews, March 2011)

"Captive Elements is amazing. I had my first professional piercing (forward helix) done here and felt very comfortable. Everything was explained to me and I felt that my piercer had a ton of experience. They also have a very clean and friendly environment. The piercer that I had did a very good job going over aftercare with me as well which was nice. Also, all of their products/services are very reasonably priced. If you are looking for a place to go I would recommend Captive Elements to everyone."

–Alyssa (Yahoo Reviews, September 2010)

"this place is the only place i have gone to (: even my mom & brother have gone there its about the best place i love how there so nice about things and its a great place there work is amazing ! i love it ( : "

-Jessica (Yahoo Reviews, July 2010)

"Best Shop in MN. I've gone to Captive for all of my tattoos, since I turned 18. I've been going to see Jessie, and she does the prettiest flowers I have ever seen. I am so happy with all of the work there that I will never go anywhere else if I want a piercing or a tattoo. I think everyone should know how nice, professional and awesome it is there."

–Amber (Citysearch, May 2010)

"Best Shop Ever
I've gone to Captive for all of my work for the past year- had a lot of bad expirences in the past at other crappy shops, but it's all been good at Captive. So far I have had three piercings from Elby and Two from Jenna, and my next one's free! (They have pun ch cards!) I really like it there, everyone is really nice and they know what they are doing, unlike some other places. Also, the prices are rite. Keep up the good work guys!"

-Emmalot (MOJO Pages, November 2009)

"I went to Captive a little bit ago to get my belly button pierced, and it was by far the best time I've had in a shop. My piercer was great, he was very concerned with making it perfect and making sure that I was happy with it, and gave very detailed aftercare, which surprised me because when I had my nose pierced someplace else, they didn't even tell me to wash it!!! I will defiantly only be going to Captive from now on!"

–princesspea1983 (Insider Pages, September 2009)

" Friendly, Professional and talented staff. Beautiful shop-clean, organized, sterile, homey.. great selection of jewelry and killer artists!"

–Matthew (Yahoo Reviews, May 2006)