23 Reviews

Nuclear Ink Custom Tattoo and Skate Shop

Omaha, Nebraska
Reviews
heather tomasello
23 Jun 2018
REPORT
Amazing work. Jesse is an AWESOME artist
Jordan Longwell
14 May 2018
REPORT
So I went in to get my first tattoo here a decade ago (2008) and had a horrible experience with the owner (Jesse). The guy’s artwork is very mediocre and he has a God complex which makes it even worse... Read More
So I went in to get my first tattoo here a decade ago (2008) and had a horrible experience with the owner (Jesse). The guy’s artwork is very mediocre and he has a God complex which makes it even worse. Told myself I would never go back. Today I was bouncing around shops and went in there to see if I could get a quick appt with any of the artists about two weeks from now. This was to get a small word tattooed on my rib cage. His ego couldn't handle the fact that I didn't care who did the tattoo. Do NOT get a tattoo here. I have to live with the one he gave me when I was young and when he coerced me into something I hated. Read Less
Mike Watke
14 Feb 2018
REPORT
I have gotten 2 tattoos here and do not regret my decision. Jesse was helpful in making me think about all aspects of my tattoos, even planning ahead on how to work in future tattoo ideas to the curre... Read More
I have gotten 2 tattoos here and do not regret my decision. Jesse was helpful in making me think about all aspects of my tattoos, even planning ahead on how to work in future tattoo ideas to the current ones. Quality is very high, and yes, it is more expensive than other shops, but you get what you pay for. When you want a portrait, it must be very precise and even a small mistake can make it look like someone else, and he made it dead-on. It looks like he copy and pasted the original photo to my arm. I made the mistake of going to another shop in omaha for my latest tattoo and relearned why he is the best. Get it done right the first time: buy nice or buy twice! I can not thank Jesse enough for a beautiful tattoo of my best friend who died too young. Almost 8 years later and it still looks incredible! Read Less
Angie Stapleton
25 Oct 2017
REPORT
I had wanted to get a fourth tongue ring, but the piercer told me no. And I was a little upset, but he had explain to why I didn't need it and I was good with the answer he gave to me. And he was very... Read More
I had wanted to get a fourth tongue ring, but the piercer told me no. And I was a little upset, but he had explain to why I didn't need it and I was good with the answer he gave to me. And he was very very friendly and helpful. Read Less
Kirsten Fuhrman
18 Jun 2017
REPORT
Greg was fantastic as always! So much talent in one shop!
Andreya Ellen Willis
14 Jun 2017
REPORT
I've gotten tattoos at other shops around town and Greg was by far the friendliest, most thorough artist i have ever met. He took my friend and I in one night and did an exceptional job on both of our... Read More
I've gotten tattoos at other shops around town and Greg was by far the friendliest, most thorough artist i have ever met. He took my friend and I in one night and did an exceptional job on both of our designs. I highly recommend this shop as a go to for any style! Read Less
Barbara Shelanskey
8 May 2017
REPORT
I wouldn't go to anyone else. Jesse is so talented and professional. Ask to see some of his cover-up work, it's amazing!
Aaron Pinkham
22 Mar 2017
REPORT
Jesse is amazing to deal with. There aren't many other artists anywhere willing to dedicate themselves to health and safety of the tattoo process anywhere I've found in the Midwest. His artwork and sk... Read More
Jesse is amazing to deal with. There aren't many other artists anywhere willing to dedicate themselves to health and safety of the tattoo process anywhere I've found in the Midwest. His artwork and skill is top notch and his dedication to the trade is unmatched...I highly recommend them. It's hard to find someone so good and light handed that is so skilled and easy to deal with. Read Less
Anna Pletan
28 Feb 2017
REPORT
I love my tattoo but I feel that there prices are to high now that I am talking to other people about other places. I was young and didn't do any research I kinda regret paying so much. I don't regret... Read More
I love my tattoo but I feel that there prices are to high now that I am talking to other people about other places. I was young and didn't do any research I kinda regret paying so much. I don't regret my tattoo though. Read Less
Carrie Lynn Jones
19 Feb 2017
REPORT
Johnny pierced my daughter's belly button tonight...he made her feel very comfortable....he did a great job...shes very happy!!! We will be back...
Wyntr Lafleur
7 Jan 2017
REPORT
My step dad got a black and grey dragon done here. Looked awesome.
Todd Fox Hansen
5 Jan 2017
REPORT
Easily the best custom tattoo and piercing shop in Omaha. Always spotless with a super polite staff. Dark and vibrant colors, and details that won't fade or blow out. Jesse did an excellent job with t... Read More
Easily the best custom tattoo and piercing shop in Omaha. Always spotless with a super polite staff. Dark and vibrant colors, and details that won't fade or blow out. Jesse did an excellent job with the design and fine detail on my back and sleeve, even on areas where I have scar damage and skin tears. Read Less
Ashley Santo
5 Jan 2017
REPORT
Jesse, the owner, is amazing. Very high quality work and honest prices. Jonny, the piercer, is amazing as well, very professional. I got both my tattoo work and piercing work done in very private plac... Read More
Jesse, the owner, is amazing. Very high quality work and honest prices. Jonny, the piercer, is amazing as well, very professional. I got both my tattoo work and piercing work done in very private places and not once did I feel unfomfortable in the slightest. I highly reccomend them! Read Less
Mike Welch
4 Jan 2017
REPORT
jesse and his staff strive for the finest in tattooing and piercing, Jonny is highly qualified as is jesse... you won't be let down
Danielle Marie Frye
4 Jan 2017
REPORT
I absolutely Love all of my tattoos Mike has done, my family and friends all have complemented them as well. The details on them have been amazing. Both are great artist and extremely nice guys.
Rhonda Hansen
10 Oct 2016
REPORT
Mike was fantastic! Took our idea for a family tree and sketched it on the spot, then in true marathon fashion tattooed it on 5 of us over 2 days, while Jesse did 1 of the boys the second day. All c... Read More
Mike was fantastic! Took our idea for a family tree and sketched it on the spot, then in true marathon fashion tattooed it on 5 of us over 2 days, while Jesse did 1 of the boys the second day. All came out nearly identical, and Mike's gentle touch made for a relaxing, almost pain free experience. Read Less
Nancy K.
25 Sep 2016
REPORT
I love Nuclear Ink. The artists are award winning and can take your verbal ramblings and turn them into art you will never regret having for the rest of your life!Also got my nose pierced there and wi... Read More
I love Nuclear Ink. The artists are award winning and can take your verbal ramblings and turn them into art you will never regret having for the rest of your life!Also got my nose pierced there and will only go for any other piercings. Jesse and the team take hygiene seriously, both for tattoos and piercing.  Any jewelry you buy from them will have been researched and checked out, no cheap crap that will rust in you!! Read Less
Carl Petersen
31 Jul 2016
REPORT
took me 15 years to find the right place, also being an APT member, Jesse is the best. Ready for my next one soon, guess who I'm going to.
Anna
19 May 2016
REPORT
I went in and got a tattoo almost three years ago. My tattoo still looks great and I am still in love with it just as much as I was when it was finished. It was a painting (the original artist was oka... Read More
I went in and got a tattoo almost three years ago. My tattoo still looks great and I am still in love with it just as much as I was when it was finished. It was a painting (the original artist was okay with getting it tattooed and Jesse won't do it unless he has permission from the artist) and he replicated it exactly. It took more time than estimated but Jesse was really awesome about how to charge me for the extra time. I had about 5? 4 hour long sessions and each time I was very comfortable. Jesse is really knowledgable. He told me how to properly care for it while it was healing and recommended products to use. If you're looking for a trustworthy, knowledgable, and welcoming artist: go here. Read Less
Denise A. Marshall
6 Nov 2015
REPORT
This is the best tattoo shop I've ever visited. Whether your ink has a deep spiritual meaning or is simply a nifty design added to your body's canvas, it becomes you. The process of designing, final... Read More
This is the best tattoo shop I've ever visited. Whether your ink has a deep spiritual meaning or is simply a nifty design added to your body's canvas, it becomes you. The process of designing, finalizing, and getting a tattoo is taken very seriously by Jesse and his team: they provide great insight from how a tattoo will sit and age on your body to perfecting the tattoo design in such a way you'd think it was going on their bodies! It is a very laid back and relaxed environment and you immediately feel like you're among friends. Jesse and his team are clearly dedicated to their art and you can immediately tell they take great pride in their abilities - as they well should! It is very rare to find a tattoo artist who is so talented over many different art styles, well-versed in different style history, and is great to talk and chat to while planning and getting a tattoo. Ending with the ageless adage, a good tattoo isn't cheap and a cheap tattoo isn't good. Nuclear Ink may not be the cheapest shop around, but their quality and service cannot be beat. Honestly, with for the experience and end result, it's quite a deal. Read Less
erin3117
14 Jun 2010
REPORT
I had a great experience at Nuclear Ink. The staff was very friendly and the artist (Jesse Neese) really put me at ease. I love the fact that the shop is all custom so every tattoo is unique and diffe... Read More
I had a great experience at Nuclear Ink. The staff was very friendly and the artist (Jesse Neese) really put me at ease. I love the fact that the shop is all custom so every tattoo is unique and different. I first came to Nuclear Ink with a vague idea of what I wanted (Van Gogh's Starry Night, but in space) and the artist seemed almost excited to do the tattoo as I was to get it. Nuclear Ink was the third place I checked out when I decided to get this tattoo and the artist's and staff's attitude combined with the books of examples of what the artist can do convinced me that this was the right place to have my work done. Read Less
rockman71
21 Jan 2009
REPORT
I had an OK experience. I tried here because of other reviews & recommendations. The pros...like tattoo I finally got. People were friendly. The cons...Expensive. I got other good tattoos (even custom... Read More
I had an OK experience. I tried here because of other reviews & recommendations. The pros...like tattoo I finally got. People were friendly. The cons...Expensive. I got other good tattoos (even custom) from other places cheaper. Shop was cold. I was freezing getting my tattoo. Staff kinda unprofessional. Every time went in it took several minutes for the staff to stop talking joking with each other and help me. Artist had attitude. The guy who did my tattoo kept pushing for what he wanted instead of what I wanted. I'll go elsewhere for the next one. Read Less
caliwe77
22 May 2008
REPORT
i got a tattoo there and its still not finished because they weren't as good as i thought they should have been i would never send anyone there to get tattooed.
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Nuclear Ink Custom Tattoo and Skate Shop

Omaha, Nebraska
(23)
159 North 72nd Street
Omaha Nebraska 68114
Monday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Wednesday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Thursday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Friday
12:00PM-21:00PM
Saturday
14:00PM-22:00PM
heather tomasello
23 Jun 2018
REPORT
Amazing work. Jesse is an AWESOME artist
Jordan Longwell
14 May 2018
REPORT
So I went in to get my first tattoo here a decade ago (2008) and had a horrible experience with the owner (Jesse). The guy’s artwork is very mediocre and he has a God complex which makes it even worse... Read More
So I went in to get my first tattoo here a decade ago (2008) and had a horrible experience with the owner (Jesse). The guy’s artwork is very mediocre and he has a God complex which makes it even worse. Told myself I would never go back. Today I was bouncing around shops and went in there to see if I could get a quick appt with any of the artists about two weeks from now. This was to get a small word tattooed on my rib cage. His ego couldn't handle the fact that I didn't care who did the tattoo. Do NOT get a tattoo here. I have to live with the one he gave me when I was young and when he coerced me into something I hated. Read Less
Mike Watke
14 Feb 2018
REPORT
I have gotten 2 tattoos here and do not regret my decision. Jesse was helpful in making me think about all aspects of my tattoos, even planning ahead on how to work in future tattoo ideas to the curre... Read More
I have gotten 2 tattoos here and do not regret my decision. Jesse was helpful in making me think about all aspects of my tattoos, even planning ahead on how to work in future tattoo ideas to the current ones. Quality is very high, and yes, it is more expensive than other shops, but you get what you pay for. When you want a portrait, it must be very precise and even a small mistake can make it look like someone else, and he made it dead-on. It looks like he copy and pasted the original photo to my arm. I made the mistake of going to another shop in omaha for my latest tattoo and relearned why he is the best. Get it done right the first time: buy nice or buy twice! I can not thank Jesse enough for a beautiful tattoo of my best friend who died too young. Almost 8 years later and it still looks incredible! Read Less
Angie Stapleton
25 Oct 2017
REPORT
I had wanted to get a fourth tongue ring, but the piercer told me no. And I was a little upset, but he had explain to why I didn't need it and I was good with the answer he gave to me. And he was very... Read More
I had wanted to get a fourth tongue ring, but the piercer told me no. And I was a little upset, but he had explain to why I didn't need it and I was good with the answer he gave to me. And he was very very friendly and helpful. Read Less
Kirsten Fuhrman
18 Jun 2017
REPORT
Greg was fantastic as always! So much talent in one shop!
Andreya Ellen Willis
14 Jun 2017
REPORT
I've gotten tattoos at other shops around town and Greg was by far the friendliest, most thorough artist i have ever met. He took my friend and I in one night and did an exceptional job on both of our... Read More
I've gotten tattoos at other shops around town and Greg was by far the friendliest, most thorough artist i have ever met. He took my friend and I in one night and did an exceptional job on both of our designs. I highly recommend this shop as a go to for any style! Read Less
Barbara Shelanskey
8 May 2017
REPORT
I wouldn't go to anyone else. Jesse is so talented and professional. Ask to see some of his cover-up work, it's amazing!
Aaron Pinkham
22 Mar 2017
REPORT
Jesse is amazing to deal with. There aren't many other artists anywhere willing to dedicate themselves to health and safety of the tattoo process anywhere I've found in the Midwest. His artwork and sk... Read More
Jesse is amazing to deal with. There aren't many other artists anywhere willing to dedicate themselves to health and safety of the tattoo process anywhere I've found in the Midwest. His artwork and skill is top notch and his dedication to the trade is unmatched...I highly recommend them. It's hard to find someone so good and light handed that is so skilled and easy to deal with. Read Less
Anna Pletan
28 Feb 2017
REPORT
I love my tattoo but I feel that there prices are to high now that I am talking to other people about other places. I was young and didn't do any research I kinda regret paying so much. I don't regret... Read More
I love my tattoo but I feel that there prices are to high now that I am talking to other people about other places. I was young and didn't do any research I kinda regret paying so much. I don't regret my tattoo though. Read Less
Carrie Lynn Jones
19 Feb 2017
REPORT
Johnny pierced my daughter's belly button tonight...he made her feel very comfortable....he did a great job...shes very happy!!! We will be back...
Wyntr Lafleur
7 Jan 2017
REPORT
My step dad got a black and grey dragon done here. Looked awesome.
Todd Fox Hansen
5 Jan 2017
REPORT
Easily the best custom tattoo and piercing shop in Omaha. Always spotless with a super polite staff. Dark and vibrant colors, and details that won't fade or blow out. Jesse did an excellent job with t... Read More
Easily the best custom tattoo and piercing shop in Omaha. Always spotless with a super polite staff. Dark and vibrant colors, and details that won't fade or blow out. Jesse did an excellent job with the design and fine detail on my back and sleeve, even on areas where I have scar damage and skin tears. Read Less
Ashley Santo
5 Jan 2017
REPORT
Jesse, the owner, is amazing. Very high quality work and honest prices. Jonny, the piercer, is amazing as well, very professional. I got both my tattoo work and piercing work done in very private plac... Read More
Jesse, the owner, is amazing. Very high quality work and honest prices. Jonny, the piercer, is amazing as well, very professional. I got both my tattoo work and piercing work done in very private places and not once did I feel unfomfortable in the slightest. I highly reccomend them! Read Less
Mike Welch
4 Jan 2017
REPORT
jesse and his staff strive for the finest in tattooing and piercing, Jonny is highly qualified as is jesse... you won't be let down
Danielle Marie Frye
4 Jan 2017
REPORT
I absolutely Love all of my tattoos Mike has done, my family and friends all have complemented them as well. The details on them have been amazing. Both are great artist and extremely nice guys.
Rhonda Hansen
10 Oct 2016
REPORT
Mike was fantastic! Took our idea for a family tree and sketched it on the spot, then in true marathon fashion tattooed it on 5 of us over 2 days, while Jesse did 1 of the boys the second day. All c... Read More
Mike was fantastic! Took our idea for a family tree and sketched it on the spot, then in true marathon fashion tattooed it on 5 of us over 2 days, while Jesse did 1 of the boys the second day. All came out nearly identical, and Mike's gentle touch made for a relaxing, almost pain free experience. Read Less
Nancy K.
25 Sep 2016
REPORT
I love Nuclear Ink. The artists are award winning and can take your verbal ramblings and turn them into art you will never regret having for the rest of your life!Also got my nose pierced there and wi... Read More
I love Nuclear Ink. The artists are award winning and can take your verbal ramblings and turn them into art you will never regret having for the rest of your life!Also got my nose pierced there and will only go for any other piercings. Jesse and the team take hygiene seriously, both for tattoos and piercing.  Any jewelry you buy from them will have been researched and checked out, no cheap crap that will rust in you!! Read Less
Carl Petersen
31 Jul 2016
REPORT
took me 15 years to find the right place, also being an APT member, Jesse is the best. Ready for my next one soon, guess who I'm going to.
Anna
19 May 2016
REPORT
I went in and got a tattoo almost three years ago. My tattoo still looks great and I am still in love with it just as much as I was when it was finished. It was a painting (the original artist was oka... Read More
I went in and got a tattoo almost three years ago. My tattoo still looks great and I am still in love with it just as much as I was when it was finished. It was a painting (the original artist was okay with getting it tattooed and Jesse won't do it unless he has permission from the artist) and he replicated it exactly. It took more time than estimated but Jesse was really awesome about how to charge me for the extra time. I had about 5? 4 hour long sessions and each time I was very comfortable. Jesse is really knowledgable. He told me how to properly care for it while it was healing and recommended products to use. If you're looking for a trustworthy, knowledgable, and welcoming artist: go here. Read Less
Denise A. Marshall
6 Nov 2015
REPORT
This is the best tattoo shop I've ever visited. Whether your ink has a deep spiritual meaning or is simply a nifty design added to your body's canvas, it becomes you. The process of designing, final... Read More
This is the best tattoo shop I've ever visited. Whether your ink has a deep spiritual meaning or is simply a nifty design added to your body's canvas, it becomes you. The process of designing, finalizing, and getting a tattoo is taken very seriously by Jesse and his team: they provide great insight from how a tattoo will sit and age on your body to perfecting the tattoo design in such a way you'd think it was going on their bodies! It is a very laid back and relaxed environment and you immediately feel like you're among friends. Jesse and his team are clearly dedicated to their art and you can immediately tell they take great pride in their abilities - as they well should! It is very rare to find a tattoo artist who is so talented over many different art styles, well-versed in different style history, and is great to talk and chat to while planning and getting a tattoo. Ending with the ageless adage, a good tattoo isn't cheap and a cheap tattoo isn't good. Nuclear Ink may not be the cheapest shop around, but their quality and service cannot be beat. Honestly, with for the experience and end result, it's quite a deal. Read Less
erin3117
14 Jun 2010
REPORT
I had a great experience at Nuclear Ink. The staff was very friendly and the artist (Jesse Neese) really put me at ease. I love the fact that the shop is all custom so every tattoo is unique and diffe... Read More
I had a great experience at Nuclear Ink. The staff was very friendly and the artist (Jesse Neese) really put me at ease. I love the fact that the shop is all custom so every tattoo is unique and different. I first came to Nuclear Ink with a vague idea of what I wanted (Van Gogh's Starry Night, but in space) and the artist seemed almost excited to do the tattoo as I was to get it. Nuclear Ink was the third place I checked out when I decided to get this tattoo and the artist's and staff's attitude combined with the books of examples of what the artist can do convinced me that this was the right place to have my work done. Read Less
rockman71
21 Jan 2009
REPORT
I had an OK experience. I tried here because of other reviews & recommendations. The pros...like tattoo I finally got. People were friendly. The cons...Expensive. I got other good tattoos (even custom... Read More
I had an OK experience. I tried here because of other reviews & recommendations. The pros...like tattoo I finally got. People were friendly. The cons...Expensive. I got other good tattoos (even custom) from other places cheaper. Shop was cold. I was freezing getting my tattoo. Staff kinda unprofessional. Every time went in it took several minutes for the staff to stop talking joking with each other and help me. Artist had attitude. The guy who did my tattoo kept pushing for what he wanted instead of what I wanted. I'll go elsewhere for the next one. Read Less
caliwe77
22 May 2008
REPORT
i got a tattoo there and its still not finished because they weren't as good as i thought they should have been i would never send anyone there to get tattooed.
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