26 Reviews

Tru Ink

North Branford, Connecticut
Reviews
Nick Johnson
19 May 2018
REPORT
Very good artist and very respectful. Not the normal tattoo stereotype tattoo shop. Prices are good and the staff is great. Had a whole sleves done and many compliments about it. Have referred many p... Read More
Very good artist and very respectful. Not the normal tattoo stereotype tattoo shop. Prices are good and the staff is great. Had a whole sleves done and many compliments about it. Have referred many people to this shop and no complaints, just more ink. Read Less
Beth D.
15 Apr 2018
REPORT
I was told to go down to your shop on a day that was a rough one for me.  I needed to have part of an existing tattoo covered up (ex husbands name).  So, I went and only to be told they weren't sure n... Read More
I was told to go down to your shop on a day that was a rough one for me.  I needed to have part of an existing tattoo covered up (ex husbands name).  So, I went and only to be told they weren't sure now if they could do it then oh okay, come on in the back. I was happy it was going to be done.  No stencil done of what I wanted, the ink gun just pushed back and forth over the name being covered up to the point that my skin was so raw and bloody.  The color not how I wanted it and sadly I can still see my ex's name as if it was scribbled out by a toddler.  Day 3 it is still bleeding.  I have 6 tattoos and know all to well how to properly care for them and keep them clean.  Day 6 I'm now in excruciating pain, swelling, redness around the entire area, skin pulled tight and hot to the touch.  I end up having to go to the emergency room and now on not one but two antibiotics for a cellulitis infection from my shin to my toes.  Not only do I have to deal with such pain and fear of being sick but I have a tattoo that is horrible looking because it is not what a cover up tattoo should ever look like.  It's sad that I feel I should have left the name instead of having gone to Tru Ink.  I hope my money you took for a poor job was worth it.This picture is the beginning of the cellulitis infection.  The swelling, redness and pain is 10 times worse at this moment.The following is my interaction with Ruik at this establishment today: Took the time to call Ruik at Tru-Ink Gallery to let him know what happened and how upset I am.  He proceeded to yell at me and was not willing to let me express my concerns/issue.  When I told him that his lack of professionalism is not how a business owner should conduct himself he then started dropping the "F" bomb on me and threatening me with his family members who are attorneys and that he will go to court to defend himself.  He then slammed the phone in my face.I called back and he answers the phone "so are you going to let me F***ing talk now or you still going to be an asshole".  I couldn't believe it!!!  I told him all I want is my money back which he is refusing to do, told me that it's my fault that he kept on drilling into my skin because I didn't know what I wanted when I had the photo of the exact flower I wanted and showed it to him.  He hung up on me again when I told I'm all I wanted was my money back and it would be doing the right thing to consider my co-pay for the ER visit.  He hung up on me a second time.  I called back AGAIN and he sent me to voicemail.I'm truly beside myself right now.  I'm sitting here in tears over how horrible this man is being to me over his poor actions during my session with him as well as the conversations today.Below is the website information about Tru-Ink and Ruik.  Both of these website postings are all lies. Read Less
daryl vitiello
13 Apr 2018
REPORT
Brought my daughter to get her tongue pierced, she was nervous but they talked to her an she was ok after that. Very good exsperiance there would deff recommend. Staff was great,very professional, ni... Read More
Brought my daughter to get her tongue pierced, she was nervous but they talked to her an she was ok after that. Very good exsperiance there would deff recommend. Staff was great,very professional, nice place. Whole exsperiance was great. Read Less
Azrael von Kohler
8 Apr 2018
REPORT
The people were friendly, knowledge professionals who did a great job. The place was clean and attractive. The vibe was fun. Four of us came in to get pierced without an appointment, and we were serve... Read More
The people were friendly, knowledge professionals who did a great job. The place was clean and attractive. The vibe was fun. Four of us came in to get pierced without an appointment, and we were served without any hassle. I highly recommend Tru Ink for piercings. Read Less
Azrael V.
8 Apr 2018
REPORT
The people were friendly, knowledge professionals who did a great job. The place was clean and attractive. The vibe was fun. Four of us came in to get pierced without an appointment, and we were serve... Read More
The people were friendly, knowledge professionals who did a great job. The place was clean and attractive. The vibe was fun. Four of us came in to get pierced without an appointment, and we were served without any hassle. I highly recommend Tru Ink for piercings. Read Less
Lisa Garceau
10 Mar 2018
REPORT
Loved this place, we dropped in no appointment and were accomadated without any attitude!! Perfect tattoo and very friendly people, awesome will definitely go back.
joel c
3 Feb 2018
REPORT
Great place.
Tom Liacos
19 Jul 2017
REPORT
Ruick, Josh, Troy are by far the most accommodating talented artists I've ever come across. Everytime I walk through the doors of there studio, it's not only clean but everyone welcomes me wit open ar... Read More
Ruick, Josh, Troy are by far the most accommodating talented artists I've ever come across. Everytime I walk through the doors of there studio, it's not only clean but everyone welcomes me wit open arms! Truly a great tattoo experience! I would recommend them to anybody and everybody. Read Less
Michael Yagovane
10 Jul 2017
REPORT
Best tattoo shop around!
CHARLENE MACDONALD
22 Jun 2017
REPORT
Troy is the best.
Aura N Smith
18 Jun 2017
REPORT
Very happy with Squirrel's design on paper and it's transition to my wrist!
James Gough
10 Jun 2017
REPORT
It's awesome
Steph X Eph
7 May 2017
REPORT
Troy is the best artist around! Only artist I'll go to! Everytime I go out, I get compliments on my tattoos and always keep his business cards handy.
Michelle Elizabeth
5 May 2017
REPORT
My new favorite place, Josh is amazing!! I'm definitely going back to finish my sleeve!! I highly recommend tru ink and Josh��
Scott Butler
16 Apr 2017
REPORT
Great experience and great tat!! Will go back when I want the next one...
Deb Barry
14 Apr 2017
REPORT
I love my 2 tats i got. While i was looking through the albums i found the perfect skull. Just want it in the right place. Really friendly and makes you feel comfy. One spot on the back of my wris... Read More
I love my 2 tats i got. While i was looking through the albums i found the perfect skull. Just want it in the right place. Really friendly and makes you feel comfy. One spot on the back of my wrist i felt but that was it. But hey you have a needle going into you. This place is super clean been to a couple and walked right out Read Less
Abbie McKeeman
1 Apr 2017
REPORT
Thank you so much Ruik! I love my first tattoo � I will be back. Tru Ink is awesome. Everyone is so nice & made me feel comfortable getting my first tat. I highly recommend Tru Ink.
Adrian S. Price
4 Mar 2017
REPORT
Thank you Ruik for giving me this gift, in remembrance of my father, that is just so perfect. you ROCK!
Jill Coppola
31 Jan 2017
REPORT
Great staff, clean work space and studio, Ruik has the most comfy chair! And I love my ink!
Ranil Dissanayake
30 Oct 2016
REPORT
Fantastic. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Plus they treat you like family when you walk in. I can think of no other place I would rather go for fresh ink or piercings.
aaron101889
7 Jul 2016
REPORT
Good people and great tattoo work, what else do you need?
Kara R.
29 Apr 2016
REPORT
Have to say I love my tattoo and I'm so happy I came here! I was very happy with the whole process. I explained what I was looking for and Josh designed it perfectly. I will be coming back for more ta... Read More
Have to say I love my tattoo and I'm so happy I came here! I was very happy with the whole process. I explained what I was looking for and Josh designed it perfectly. I will be coming back for more tattoos Read Less
Jaclyn L.
5 Mar 2016
REPORT
I got a tattoo hear against my better judgment as I worked with the mother of the artist. Well needless to say I wasn't happy. He was done within 20 minutes and although it was a simple tattoo no piec... Read More
I got a tattoo hear against my better judgment as I worked with the mother of the artist. Well needless to say I wasn't happy. He was done within 20 minutes and although it was a simple tattoo no piece of art should take only 15 minutes. The shading was off, lines distorted, and places the color completely didn't exist. I returned to request my money back and was told they stand by their work and they would fix it for free. I allowed them to fix it and it still looked horrible. 120 later I'm not at all happy. Don't go there!! Read Less
Definitely Not Your Dad
3 Nov 2015
REPORT
amazing place. they have amazing artists and they are really easy to talk to. i would recommend this place to anyone. five stars!
nug69
3 Nov 2015
REPORT
amazing place. they have amazing artists and they are really easy to talk to. i would recommend this place to anyone. five stars!
Mike Y.
14 Sep 2014
REPORT
Best tattoo shop around! I got my first tattoo from there last week. It's a comfortable, relaxed environment filled with personable, friendly staff. The Artist Ruik is the best and he will work with y... Read More
Best tattoo shop around! I got my first tattoo from there last week. It's a comfortable, relaxed environment filled with personable, friendly staff. The Artist Ruik is the best and he will work with you all the way to make sure you get exactly what you want, and has a creative outlook on it to make it even better than you'd originally hoped. Will definitely be going back there for more ink! Read Less
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(203) 208-4176
2005 Foxon Road
North Branford Connecticut 6471
Business Hours
Tuesday
Tue
11:00AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
11:00AM-20:00PM
Thursday
Thu
11:00AM-20:00PM
Friday
Fri
11:00AM-21:00PM
Saturday
Sat
11:00AM-21:00PM
Sunday
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Tru Ink

North Branford, Connecticut
(26)
2005 Foxon Road
North Branford Connecticut 6471
Tuesday
11:00AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
11:00AM-20:00PM
Thursday
11:00AM-20:00PM
Friday
11:00AM-21:00PM
Saturday
11:00AM-21:00PM
Sunday
12:00PM-18:00PM
Nick Johnson
19 May 2018
REPORT
Very good artist and very respectful. Not the normal tattoo stereotype tattoo shop. Prices are good and the staff is great. Had a whole sleves done and many compliments about it. Have referred many p... Read More
Very good artist and very respectful. Not the normal tattoo stereotype tattoo shop. Prices are good and the staff is great. Had a whole sleves done and many compliments about it. Have referred many people to this shop and no complaints, just more ink. Read Less
Beth D.
15 Apr 2018
REPORT
I was told to go down to your shop on a day that was a rough one for me.  I needed to have part of an existing tattoo covered up (ex husbands name).  So, I went and only to be told they weren't sure n... Read More
I was told to go down to your shop on a day that was a rough one for me.  I needed to have part of an existing tattoo covered up (ex husbands name).  So, I went and only to be told they weren't sure now if they could do it then oh okay, come on in the back. I was happy it was going to be done.  No stencil done of what I wanted, the ink gun just pushed back and forth over the name being covered up to the point that my skin was so raw and bloody.  The color not how I wanted it and sadly I can still see my ex's name as if it was scribbled out by a toddler.  Day 3 it is still bleeding.  I have 6 tattoos and know all to well how to properly care for them and keep them clean.  Day 6 I'm now in excruciating pain, swelling, redness around the entire area, skin pulled tight and hot to the touch.  I end up having to go to the emergency room and now on not one but two antibiotics for a cellulitis infection from my shin to my toes.  Not only do I have to deal with such pain and fear of being sick but I have a tattoo that is horrible looking because it is not what a cover up tattoo should ever look like.  It's sad that I feel I should have left the name instead of having gone to Tru Ink.  I hope my money you took for a poor job was worth it.This picture is the beginning of the cellulitis infection.  The swelling, redness and pain is 10 times worse at this moment.The following is my interaction with Ruik at this establishment today: Took the time to call Ruik at Tru-Ink Gallery to let him know what happened and how upset I am.  He proceeded to yell at me and was not willing to let me express my concerns/issue.  When I told him that his lack of professionalism is not how a business owner should conduct himself he then started dropping the "F" bomb on me and threatening me with his family members who are attorneys and that he will go to court to defend himself.  He then slammed the phone in my face.I called back and he answers the phone "so are you going to let me F***ing talk now or you still going to be an asshole".  I couldn't believe it!!!  I told him all I want is my money back which he is refusing to do, told me that it's my fault that he kept on drilling into my skin because I didn't know what I wanted when I had the photo of the exact flower I wanted and showed it to him.  He hung up on me again when I told I'm all I wanted was my money back and it would be doing the right thing to consider my co-pay for the ER visit.  He hung up on me a second time.  I called back AGAIN and he sent me to voicemail.I'm truly beside myself right now.  I'm sitting here in tears over how horrible this man is being to me over his poor actions during my session with him as well as the conversations today.Below is the website information about Tru-Ink and Ruik.  Both of these website postings are all lies. Read Less
daryl vitiello
13 Apr 2018
REPORT
Brought my daughter to get her tongue pierced, she was nervous but they talked to her an she was ok after that. Very good exsperiance there would deff recommend. Staff was great,very professional, ni... Read More
Brought my daughter to get her tongue pierced, she was nervous but they talked to her an she was ok after that. Very good exsperiance there would deff recommend. Staff was great,very professional, nice place. Whole exsperiance was great. Read Less
Azrael von Kohler
8 Apr 2018
REPORT
The people were friendly, knowledge professionals who did a great job. The place was clean and attractive. The vibe was fun. Four of us came in to get pierced without an appointment, and we were serve... Read More
The people were friendly, knowledge professionals who did a great job. The place was clean and attractive. The vibe was fun. Four of us came in to get pierced without an appointment, and we were served without any hassle. I highly recommend Tru Ink for piercings. Read Less
Azrael V.
8 Apr 2018
REPORT
The people were friendly, knowledge professionals who did a great job. The place was clean and attractive. The vibe was fun. Four of us came in to get pierced without an appointment, and we were serve... Read More
The people were friendly, knowledge professionals who did a great job. The place was clean and attractive. The vibe was fun. Four of us came in to get pierced without an appointment, and we were served without any hassle. I highly recommend Tru Ink for piercings. Read Less
Lisa Garceau
10 Mar 2018
REPORT
Loved this place, we dropped in no appointment and were accomadated without any attitude!! Perfect tattoo and very friendly people, awesome will definitely go back.
joel c
3 Feb 2018
REPORT
Great place.
Tom Liacos
19 Jul 2017
REPORT
Ruick, Josh, Troy are by far the most accommodating talented artists I've ever come across. Everytime I walk through the doors of there studio, it's not only clean but everyone welcomes me wit open ar... Read More
Ruick, Josh, Troy are by far the most accommodating talented artists I've ever come across. Everytime I walk through the doors of there studio, it's not only clean but everyone welcomes me wit open arms! Truly a great tattoo experience! I would recommend them to anybody and everybody. Read Less
Michael Yagovane
10 Jul 2017
REPORT
Best tattoo shop around!
CHARLENE MACDONALD
22 Jun 2017
REPORT
Troy is the best.
Aura N Smith
18 Jun 2017
REPORT
Very happy with Squirrel's design on paper and it's transition to my wrist!
James Gough
10 Jun 2017
REPORT
It's awesome
Steph X Eph
7 May 2017
REPORT
Troy is the best artist around! Only artist I'll go to! Everytime I go out, I get compliments on my tattoos and always keep his business cards handy.
Michelle Elizabeth
5 May 2017
REPORT
My new favorite place, Josh is amazing!! I'm definitely going back to finish my sleeve!! I highly recommend tru ink and Josh��
Scott Butler
16 Apr 2017
REPORT
Great experience and great tat!! Will go back when I want the next one...
Deb Barry
14 Apr 2017
REPORT
I love my 2 tats i got. While i was looking through the albums i found the perfect skull. Just want it in the right place. Really friendly and makes you feel comfy. One spot on the back of my wris... Read More
I love my 2 tats i got. While i was looking through the albums i found the perfect skull. Just want it in the right place. Really friendly and makes you feel comfy. One spot on the back of my wrist i felt but that was it. But hey you have a needle going into you. This place is super clean been to a couple and walked right out Read Less
Abbie McKeeman
1 Apr 2017
REPORT
Thank you so much Ruik! I love my first tattoo � I will be back. Tru Ink is awesome. Everyone is so nice & made me feel comfortable getting my first tat. I highly recommend Tru Ink.
Adrian S. Price
4 Mar 2017
REPORT
Thank you Ruik for giving me this gift, in remembrance of my father, that is just so perfect. you ROCK!
Jill Coppola
31 Jan 2017
REPORT
Great staff, clean work space and studio, Ruik has the most comfy chair! And I love my ink!
Ranil Dissanayake
30 Oct 2016
REPORT
Fantastic. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Plus they treat you like family when you walk in. I can think of no other place I would rather go for fresh ink or piercings.
aaron101889
7 Jul 2016
REPORT
Good people and great tattoo work, what else do you need?
Kara R.
29 Apr 2016
REPORT
Have to say I love my tattoo and I'm so happy I came here! I was very happy with the whole process. I explained what I was looking for and Josh designed it perfectly. I will be coming back for more ta... Read More
Have to say I love my tattoo and I'm so happy I came here! I was very happy with the whole process. I explained what I was looking for and Josh designed it perfectly. I will be coming back for more tattoos Read Less
Jaclyn L.
5 Mar 2016
REPORT
I got a tattoo hear against my better judgment as I worked with the mother of the artist. Well needless to say I wasn't happy. He was done within 20 minutes and although it was a simple tattoo no piec... Read More
I got a tattoo hear against my better judgment as I worked with the mother of the artist. Well needless to say I wasn't happy. He was done within 20 minutes and although it was a simple tattoo no piece of art should take only 15 minutes. The shading was off, lines distorted, and places the color completely didn't exist. I returned to request my money back and was told they stand by their work and they would fix it for free. I allowed them to fix it and it still looked horrible. 120 later I'm not at all happy. Don't go there!! Read Less
Definitely Not Your Dad
3 Nov 2015
REPORT
amazing place. they have amazing artists and they are really easy to talk to. i would recommend this place to anyone. five stars!
nug69
3 Nov 2015
REPORT
amazing place. they have amazing artists and they are really easy to talk to. i would recommend this place to anyone. five stars!
Mike Y.
14 Sep 2014
REPORT
Best tattoo shop around! I got my first tattoo from there last week. It's a comfortable, relaxed environment filled with personable, friendly staff. The Artist Ruik is the best and he will work with y... Read More
Best tattoo shop around! I got my first tattoo from there last week. It's a comfortable, relaxed environment filled with personable, friendly staff. The Artist Ruik is the best and he will work with you all the way to make sure you get exactly what you want, and has a creative outlook on it to make it even better than you'd originally hoped. Will definitely be going back there for more ink! Read Less
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