Happy Holidays

Hey there tattoo fans, the Neon Crab wishes to extend to you and yours, the very warmest wishes for a happy holiday. 

Unfortunately, this Christmas brings with it further Covid-19 restrictions.  We know that your Facebook, twitter and Instagram feeds have been filled with coronavirus panic for weeks, and we certainly do not wish to add to the panic in any way. However we know that with growing case numbers and outbreaks in our communities comes anxiety and high tension in these uncertain times.. 

So we wish to thank our clients for your patience and support, as we navigate through this ever changing landscape.. And we want to let you know that the Neon Crab is working to  ensure our approach to the outbreak of Covid-19 – and its resulting repercussions on our  clients, our team members and our local community – is handled with care and  consideration.

Based on the guidance of the provincial and federal governments, along with the Chief Medical Officer of Canada, the Neon Crab is temporarily closed until further notice as per the provincial order issued this morning by Premiere Doug Ford.

Again we wish to thank you for your patience during this trying time, and know that we are still here for you.  Feel free to email, or message us, and we will do our best to answer all of your questions.

Stay tuned for updates, and in the meantime be healthy, be safe, and be kind to one another.  We will get through this together.

 

 

Now Hiring

 Times are changing, and Covid is throwing us challenges, but we are still growing!! As such, the Neon Crab in Stoney Creek is looking to add a new talented artist to our crew. We offer competitive pay, medical/dental benefits, no chair rental or supplies costs, travel opportunities and more, all in a laid back fun atmosphere. We are looking for a hard working, reliable, team player, who LOVES tattooing. If that's you, let us know! Email the owner directly at Will@neoncrab.ca

Ink Buffet 2020

Ok I know what you are thinking…..Ink Buffet season is here!!!!!  And we couldn’t be more excited.  That is until Covid decided to drop in and ruin our whole year.  ☹  Now it’s true, there are a whole host of new regulations and protocols that we have in place to fight the spread of the virus and keep us all safe.  And we must adhere to the guidelines and emergency orders put in place by the provincial government and the municipal Health Unit.  So sadly many of the community fundraisers and anniversary events that we host had to be cancelled.  We cannot encourage gathering, and we are no longer permitted to accept deposits.  But the last thing we wanted to do was cancel our annual Ink Buffet event.  We know that our clients love it, and many of you look forward to this event every year.  And we very much enjoy doing something to give back to our clients during the holiday season.  So we all put our heads together, and we think we have found a way to still hold the Ink Buffet event safely, although it will be in a slightly different format in order to adhere to all of the new measures and guidelines that are now in place.  So here is what is the same……….

You will still be able to book an entire 8 hour day with the artist of your choice to get as much ink done as you can take.  And yes, you can still split that day between friends if you choose.

What will be changing………

If you are splitting up your day between a couple of people, that’s fine, but unfortunately only one client will be permitted in with the artist at a time.  No friends or family are allowed to be sharing the same space while you are getting tattooed.  So we’ll have to call or text the next one in your group when it’s their time to swap spaces with you.  We will not be allowed to collect payment in advance in order to secure your day as we have in the past.  So instead what we will be doing, is allowing anyone to book a full day at our regular year-round price of $800.  But if you book your day in December, when you do come in for your day to get tattooed, we will give you $200 in gift certificates back on the spot, that you can use for your self for a future appointment, or gift to someone else for Christmas.

We know it’s not quite the same Ink Buffet you all remember, but it does seem to check off all of the safety boxes, and we still get to offer a SUPER great deal to our clients for Christmas so that they can get some really amazing work done.  Assuming you have the pain tolerance to sit through a whole day of tattooing!!  😊

So hurry, these days are limited in quantity and book up quickly as each artist only has a select amount of days available for buffets (and we have Christmas holidays during December as well). So save your nickels, and pop in after November 1st to book yourself an ink buffet!

Booking begins NOVEMBER 1st!

For more details, shoot us a message or give us a call!

 

We're open

It’s all true!! The news that you have been hearing floating around the interwebs is bang on. As of Friday June 19th, Hamilton has been given to green light to reopen the studio as part of the Stage 2 framework for reopening the province. So if you have been itching for some new ink, we can start accommodating you.

Now with the exciting news of reopening also comes a slew of new changes, guidelines and procedures that will become ‘the new normal’ as per the direction of the ministry of health in Ontario.

Please read for full details……………………………………

How are we keeping you and our staff safe?

For those of you who have had the pleasure of attending our studio in the past, you know that we are already employing protocols and procedures in accordance with the local health unit. Such as…

Contact Tracing

Individual, enclosed tattoo studios per artist

Regular Use of PPE

Thorough sanitizing of all surfaces between clients

100% disposable tattoo equipment

Independent biological monitoring of sterilization equipment

Training and certification of our artists through the Health Unit

But given the tremendous efforts made by the province and country as a whole to reduce and contain the spread of covid-19, there will be some additional changes implemented for the foreseeable future. Such as……

We will be working by appointment only. Not to say that we are unable to handle same day requests, but our studio shall remain closed to walk in traffic. So please give us a call, or shoot us a message, and we will take care of you as soon as possible

Our waiting area inside the studio will also be closed off. The procedure we must follow going forward, shall be that when you arrive for your appointment, give the shop a call, and your artist will come out to greet you once their area has been properly disinfected, and escort you directly to their personal studio space

Clients are required to mask up while they are inside the shop. So please bring a face mask. If you don’t have one, don’t worry, we will happily provide you one.

In order to reduce gathering, this also means... If you are not getting tattooed... You should not come in. So we cannot allow you to bring your friend’s parent’s neighbor’s former roommate with you to the appointment... We need the space to abide by proper physical distancing requirements. If you have any concerns about being able to come alone message us and we will get you some answers.

There is no need to leave any deposits during this time, as we want to strongly encourage any client to feel free to cancel their appointment should they feel unwell in any way. We do not want anyone to ignore possible symptoms and show up to their appointment for fear of losing a deposit.

And it should go without saying…...If you have travelled outside the country, been in contact with anyone who has been are sick, have been sick, or are showing symptoms of covid-19 before your appointment please stay home. The personal safety of our staff, clients and community is of paramount concern.

Other than that, it is business as usual. Feel free to contact us at any time for more information. Stay safe, and we hope to see you all soon.

Coronavirus update

Hey there tattoo fans, we know that your Facebook, twitter and Instagram feeds have been filled with coronavirus panic for weeks, and we certainly do not wish to add to the panic in any way. However we know that anxiety and tension is high in these uncertain times.

So we wish to thank our clients for your patience and support, as we navigate through this ever changing landscape.. And we want to let you know that the Neon Crab is working to ensure our approach to the outbreak of COVID-19 – and its resulting repercussions on our clients, our team members and our local community – is handled with care and consideration.

Based on the guidance of the provincial and federal governments, along with the Chief Medical Officer of Canada, the Neon Crab is temporarily closed until further notice as per the provincial order issued this morning by Premiere Doug Ford.

Again we wish to thank you for your patience during this trying time, and know that we are still here for you.  Feel free to email, or message us, and we will do our best to answer all of your questions.

Stay tuned for updates, and in the mean time be healthy, be safe, and be kind to one another.  We will get through this together.

Raise Your Awareness 5

This year we are excited to bring you the Raise Your Awareness 5 Tattoo Event!! Donna Atkinson-Wilson is holding the main event over at Eastside Bar & Grill at 750 Hamilton Rd. in London during the afternoon with live music, silent auctions and door prizes, while we will be offering select semicolons at $80(+tax) from 11am-7pm!! First come - first served!

We will be donating $20 from every tattoo that day to Keeping Kids Warm. Keeping Kids Warm aims to provide warmth for teens who have found themselves homeless by supplying handmade knitted, crocheted or loomed items such as mittens, hats, scarves, blankets, and slippers.
So come on out, get your semicolon tattoo, raise funds and awareness, and start the conversation about mental health! It should prove to be both an exciting and busy day! See you then!
for more information, check out the Keeping Kids Warm facebook page here...……https://www.facebook.com/events/808549496280312/

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas from all of us here at Neon Crab Tattoos & Piercing. We hope you had a great year!! We will be closed from December 22nd and reopen December 27th after the holidays!!  But fear not!  There is still time to come on in and get your last minute gift certificates for the tattoo lovers on your list.  We wish you the very warmest season's greetings, and will see you in the new year.

Ink Buffet

The season everyone waits for is around the corner.
No, not Christmas, Santa is coming - but not yet.
That's right, you're getting warmer....
INK BUFFET SEASON!!!!!!
December ONLY - Artist of your Choice - Booked for the Day!
10a.m. - 8p.m. for only $500(+tax)
Our all-day-deal year round is $700 and our gift to you for the holidays is taking $200 off of that, and extending our regular day by two hours, to give you a deal you can't refuse!
Any tattoo, any size, anywhere. Colour, black and grey, sleeve, back piece, unfinished projects, or maybe you just want to show up with a couple of your friends who all want to get tattooed. Whatever you've been hoping for, but thought you could never afford. The only limit is how much you can take!
But hurry, these days are limited in quantity and book up quickly as each artist has a select amount of days available for buffets (and we have Christmas holidays during December as well). So save your nickels, $565 worth, and pop in after November 1st to book yourself an ink buffet! 
Full deposit required. ($565)
Booking begins NOVEMBER 1st!
For more details, pop on in or give us a call!

Hamilton Tattoo Expo

October 4, 5, and 6th marks the first annual Hamilton Tattoo Expo inside the Hamilton Convention Centre.  And appearing as featured artists will be Neon Crab’s own Kyle, Kent, Shiana Nunn, and Li Mei Liu.  The Expo is partnering with local and International tattoo parlours, and with other related industry experts, for this FIRST OF ITS KIND event for the Hamilton region.  This expo will be hosting over 100 vendors and expects a capacity crowd all 3 days of this spectacular event. Attendees will be treated to....

Live Artistry Products and Services from the Salon & Body Art Community. 

Top Local Bands headlining each evening. 

Thrill Show from StrangeorDanger Thrill show featuring MULTI WORLD RECORD HOLDER Chris Campbell

 Burlesque Show from the Hamilton Burlesque Society

Fashion Shows

Speakers and Other Entertainers

For more information check out the facebook event here………

https://www.facebook.com/events/2227459450684733/

Or get your tickets here…..

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hamilton-tattoo-expo-tickets-65713451703

So come on down and book your spot with one of these  talented artists, before space runs out!

Half Price Piercing Day

Neon Crab's 11th anniversary celebration is fast approaching!! 

As Neon Crab reaches it's 11th Anniversary in business, we are hosting a celebration for you...our awesome clients, friends, family, and the community that has supported us for 11 years!!

So on Saturday July 27st, come on out and enjoy the fun. There will be giveaways, temporary tattoos for the kids, real ones for the adults, a b.b.q. on site, street art, live music and so much more!! Our friends and community partners will be part of the fun too, as they bring fun activities, raffles, and craft sales. And of course, as always.....HALF PRICE PIERCINGS all day long as part of our anniversary celebration!!

The party runs from 11:00am until 7:00pm

This is a free event and will be held in the parking lot of the Neon Crab at 290 Barton St. in Stoney Creek. So come on out, check out the great performances, have some great food, say hi to your favorite artists, and get yourself a new piercing for half price!!!

Now hiring front desk staff

Neon Crab Tattoos & Piercing in Hamilton is now hiring full-time front desk staff! We are looking for a dynamic personality who is punctual, reliable, and has exceptional customer service skills. The ideal candidate would be computer literate with Microsoft Excel knowledge, and know their way around social media and Google applications. They would also be self motivated, work well with a team, and have a good grasp on proper cleaning skills. If this sounds like you, and you would like to join our crew, in an exciting environment, contact the owner directly at … Will@neoncrab.ca

Special Needs Resource Centre Fundraiser

Neon Crab Tattoos & Piercing is teaming up with the Special Needs Resource Centre of Hamilton, to raise funds and awareness for this amazing local charity. The Special Needs Resource Centre provides parents and caregivers of children, teens and adults with special needs, support and information through peer-to-peer support, informational and stress-relieving workshops, vendors, and a lending library. And we would like to support them, and you can too by coming on in to the Neon Crab on Saturday April 27th from 11am until 7:00pm, and getting yourself a super cool awareness tattoo. All tattoos will be at the shop minimum of $80, and there are a number of designs to choose from. There will be food trucks and performers in the parking lot, along with info and supports for special needs caregivers. So come on out and help us give back to the community. For more info about the Resource Centre, check out their website here...…… https://www.specialneedsresourcecentre.com
For more info about the event, give the shop a call, or come on by and chat with one of the artists!

Raise Your Awareness 4 Semicolon tattoo event

This year we are excited to bring you the Raise Your Awareness 4 Tattoo Event!! Donna Atkinson-Wilson is holding the main event over at Norma Jean's Bar & Grill in London during the afternoon with live music, silent auctions and door prizes, while we will be offering select semicolons at $80(+tax) from 11am-7pm!! First come - first served!
We will be donating $20 from every tattoo that day to Keeping Kids Warm. Keeping Kids Warm aims to provide warmth for teens who have found themselves homeless by supplying handmade knitted, crocheted or loomed items such as mittens, hats, scarves, blankets, and slippers.
So come on out, get your semicolon tattoo, raise funds and awareness, and start the conversation about mental health! It should prove to be both an exciting and busy day! See you then!
for more information, check out the Keeping Kids Warm facebook page here...…… https://www.facebook.com/Keeping-Kids-Warm-Helping-Homeless-Teens-One-Stitch-At-A-Time-106901852692338/

December Ink Buffet

The season everyone waits for is around the corner.
No, not Christmas, Santa is coming - but not yet.
That's right, you're getting warmer....
INK BUFFET SEASON!!!!!!
December ONLY - Artist of your Choice - Booked for the Day!
10a.m. - 8p.m. for only $500(+tax)
Our all-day-deal year round is $700 and our gift to you for the holidays is taking $200 off of that!
Any tattoo, any size, anywhere. Colour, black and grey, sleeve, back piece, unfinished projects, or maybe you just want to show up with a couple of your friends who all want to get tattooed. Whatever you've been hoping for, but thought you could never afford. The only limit is how much you can take!
But hurry, these days are limited in quantity and book up quickly as each artist has a select amount of days available for buffets (and we have Christmas holidays during December as well). So save your nickles, $565 worth, and pop in after November 1st to book yourself an ink buffet! 
Full deposit required. ($565)
Booking begins NOVEMBER 1st!
For more details, pop on in or give us a call!

New Hours!

That's right, you asked for it, and we heard you.....As of October 1st, 2018 the Hamilton location of Neon Crab Tattoos & Piercing will be extending our hours to a 6 day week.  Our new regular hour will be as follows...…
Monday........11:00am - 6:30pm
Tuesday........11:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday...11:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday...…11:00am - 7:00pm
                                                                                                            Friday...……11:00am - 7:00pm
                                                                                                            Saturday...….11:00am - 7:00pm
                                                                                                            Sunday...…....Closed

Gold RIbbon Tattoo Day

Neon Crab Tattoos & Piercing is once again set to run our annual cancer fundraising event. This year, however we joining forces with Childcan to support the many wonderful programs they facilitate to support children and families in our community. So if you have been wanting to get a cancer ribbon to raise awareness and support a loved one, then Saturday September 22nd is the day to do it!! Gold ribbon tattoos will be $100 each, and there will be a number of designs to choose from. We'll be doing it all day from open to close, on a first come, first served basis. We'll see you all there on the 22nd, to raise awareness and funds for the amazing cause....because no child should have to face cancer alone!

For more info visit https://childcan.com/event/gold-ribbon-tattoo-day/

or Childcan's facebook page here.... https://www.facebook.com/Childcan/

Neon Crab Tattoos and Piercings presents:

Neon Crab's 10th anniversary celebration.

As Neon Crab reaches it's 10th Anniversary in business, we are hosting a celebration for you...our awesome clients, friends, family, and the community that has supported us for 10 years!!

So on Saturday July 21st, come on out and enjoy the fun. There will be giveaways, temporary tattoos for the kids, real ones for the adults, a b.b.q. on site, street art, live demonstrations and so much more!! Our friends and community partners will be part of the fun too, as they bring fun activities, and gift certificate give aways, and even test your martial arts skills with board breaking from Mountain Martial Arts. And of course, as always.....HALF PRICE PIERCINGS all day long as part of our anniversary celebration!!

The party runs from 11:00am until 7:00pm

This is a free event and will be held in the parking lot of the Neon Crab at 290 Barton St. in Stoney Creek. So come on out, check out the great performances, have some great food, say hi to your favorite artists, and get yourself a new piercing for half price!!!

Raise Your Awareness 3

This is Our 3rd year for this Event. We will be raising AWARENESS for mental illness and it's prevention among Young People and Students. Homeless or Otherwise. 
To accomplish this, we will once again be tattooing semicolon tattoos all day long so we can begin to start the conversation about mental health.
There will be a number of designs to choose from created by the artists at Neon Crab Tattoos.  The tattoos will all be done at the shop minimum of $80 each, and 25% from each tattoo that day will be donated to the charity Keeping Kids Warm.
Keeping Kids Warm will also be hosting the other half of this fundraiser at East Side Bar at 750 Hamilton Rd. in London from 2pm until 7pm with live music, raffles, door prizes and lots more.  So once you are done getting your semicolon tattoo, head on over and show your support! 
One day only, Saturday March 3rd from 11am until 7pm on a first come first serve basis.  Call the shop or come on in for more details.  For more details about Keeping Kids Warm and the Raise Your Awareness fundraiser, visit....
https://www.facebook.com/Keeping-Kids-Warm-Helping-Homeless-Teens-One-Stitch-At-A-Time-106901852692338/

2017 December Ink Buffet!

Its getting closer.....
The time of year everyone waits for.....

INK BUFFET SEASON!!!!!!
December ONLY - Artist of your Choice - Booked for the Day!...
10a.m. - 8p.m. for only $500(+tax)

Our all-day-deal year round is $700 and our gift to you for the holidays is taking $200 off of that! These book up quickly as each artist has a select amount of days available for buffets (and we have Christmas holidays during December as well). So save your nickels, $565 worth, and pop in after November 1st to book yourself an ink buffet!

Full deposit required. ($565)
Booking begins NOVEMBER 1st!
For more details, pop on in or give us a call!

Pink Ink 2017

Our annual Pink Ink event is coming, and this year, it will last all month long!!  During past events, we offered set designs at set prices. However, since our Pink Ink event was packed into one day, we were hard pressed to help create the customized pieces you truly wanted to represent the strength and courage of yourself or loved ones, due to time restrictions. So this year we have not only extended the event for the whole month of October but we are happily accepting custom creations!! Our standard shop minimum and hourly rates will still apply; however $20 from every ribbon related piece will be collected throughout the month and donated to the F.A.C.E.I.T. program just like the years prior. Come on in to your local Neon Crab and have a consultation for your custom pink ribbon today!
*Past flash ribbons will still be available for $80+taxes each. Ribbon colours may vary but proceeds all go towards F.A.C.E.I.T.
http://www.faceitbreastcancer.com
So give us a call or stop on by to book your pink ribbon tattoo.  Show support, raise funds, and get involved!!