I'd like to preface this review by saying that I'm not bitter with my experience here, but I am someone who tells it like it is and tries to be honest with my reviews to better help other people readi... Read More
I'd like to preface this review by saying that I'm not bitter with my experience here, but I am someone who tells it like it is and tries to be honest with my reviews to better help other people reading this decide if it's right for them. Got a tattoo here with an artist (that I won't name) about 3 years ago. Went in and told him that I wanted to start the process of getting a sleeve done with him. All things were set and the tattoo went fabulously. The work was great, the piece healed amazing. But, and this is a huge BUT, when I went to book another session with the same artist I couldn't reach him. I tried facebook messaging, instagram dm, personal phone calls AND texts, and even calling the shop and trying to visit in person to set up an appointment. Nothing. This was very disappointing and reflected negatively HUGELY with me as I respect and appreciate good customer service and artist relationships. After I had already gone to another shop a couple weeks later, I did receive a text back with the excuse that "he was so busy and was managing everything himself alone." Now I am a solo hairstylist with hundreds of regular clients, and having read that I just about lost it. Not sure if he thought I was stupid, crazy, or just plain didn't care about my business, but that seemed like a poor, disrespectful, and embarrassing excuse. I understand popular artists get busy and we all have lives outside of work, but come on, not even a "sorry I'm busy right now. I will check my schedule for you," text? Again, as a client who enjoyed his art style and talent so much, it was plain embarrassing and frankly, disrespectful. I don't care how cool or badass or great your work isthere is no excuse if you have a terrible business sense and lack of care for your clients who are willing to spend $500-$2000 on work with you. Sorry. Bottomline is: (and I can't speak of all the artists there or know if the guy that did mine even still works here) if you are looking to get a ONE time ONE session tattoo, this place is great. Now if you want to get multiple pieces like a sleeve or large piece or even a piece that may need a touchup down the line, I recommend going to another shop and giving them your business instead. There are TONS of shops with badass artists who are kind and genuine people that appreciate the business of eager customers. Read Less