I originally left a great review but upon fully healing my tattoo shows signs of blowout. I think since it was a small tattoo the artist didn't take her time with it. Edit: Both the artist and the owner were very kind in reaching out to make things right and I appreciate it, but all I hope that the artist can be a bit more careful with future clients- even if their tattoo is small or seemingly insignificant Read Less

Great place. Parker did my tattoo and exceeded my expectations. I recommend that everyone check this place out. The other artists seemed really cool as well and I saw great pieces done while I was there. Read Less

Love this place! Mat was amazing and definitely went above and beyond - he even helped to accommodate doing the tattoo at a time I could come in to get it done. He’s super friendly and funny and a great artist. The owner was super cool also. The place is very clean and nice. Definitely would tell people to go here! Read Less

Mat went above and beyond and I couldn't be happier. The tattoo turned out incredible! I was so pleased, in fact, I made another appointment before I left after getting my tattoo done! I had previously written this review: I haven't gotten a tattoo here yet, but I have an appointment next month to get a tattoo covered up, which I couldn't be more excited about (I will update this/add a photo after my appointment)! When I went in to meet the artist who will be doing the cover up for me, however, I instantly noticed how clean the shop is, and how much the artists were completely absorbed in their work, which is always a good sign (no one wants their tattoo artist distracted/not fully focused on their work). The artist I reached out to, and who will be doing the cover up for me, Mat, is super professional, approachable, and funny, so I can't wait to start working with him. Needless to say, I'm not at all surprised that this is one of the highest rated shops in Columbus. I will say, however, that they're booking very far in advance (like, beginning of 2018), which is the only down side! Read Less

Boney recently tattooed my upper arm and did an amazing job capturing the haunting gaze of the realistic portrait I brought to him. Incredibly professional and insanely talented. His attention to detail is flawless. This shop has some great talent lurking behind its ominous red door. Everyone was very friendly and professional, would recommend to everyone I know! Read Less

Parker Hannah is a great tattoo artist he did this autism puzzle with my sons name into it who has autism hes wonderful and hes doing another tattoo coming up soon on my stomach i cant wait to see his great work on that soon and all the workers and atmosphere is great here i love it ADDED 2ND TATTOO PARKER DID ON MY STOMACH RECENTLY AFTER THE ONE ON MY NECK HES A GREAT ARTIST Read Less

Walked in Saturday and talked to Zac about what exactly I was looking for. He was super helpful, professional and excited to create a piece that really worked for me. The line and dot work is amazing. Loved how my tattoo turned out and I definitely would recommend coming here and checking Zac out! Read Less

I can't say enough great things about this place. My Son, his gf, my bf and myself all had work done the same day, three different artists and all of our tattoos look amazing. Boney did my half sleeve, Parker did a coverup for my bf and Alex did my sons and his gf. All three outstanding artists! Read Less

My cousin and I wanted a special tattoo in memorie of our Granny whom passed away this monday. Huge shout out to Will and tattooing my Granny's handwriting just as if she had written it on our arms right then. Will had an amazing personality and made is both feel very comfortable! Also the shop was very clean and inviting. I will absolutely be returning again for more work! Thank you again Will! Read Less

I absolutely love this shop! Keith has been my artist for years and he never fails to impress me. The store is clean, and aesthetically pleasing. Very friendly staff. Thank you guys so much! Will be back soon! � Read Less

Well let me start by saying I'm a traveler so it so hard to set appointments. This was saturday 4-22 and i leave monday 4-24. I wanted a piece on my chest ( large flying dragon ) refreshed and made better. So after googling and deciding on defining skin Columbus. I called and left message because they aren't open yet . Then decided to go at 1130am and wait til they did open. But long story short I walked in and of course as I had already figured place was booked but Parker took the time to see what I needed. Although he was booked and everyone else for that matter he took my info and said he'd try to help me out. Low and behold 2 hours later which I really didn't expect i get a call from Parker saying come on down man I had a no show. Last part of story everyone was saying Parker was the Dragon fixer up guy . Well let me tell you Parker IS the Dragon fixer up guy.. Amazing job i couldn't have been happier with the outcome. Guy is great he is personable and just all around awesome guy. I will be scheduling my trips to return to have other pieces reworked and refreshed with him... But let me add one more thing the whole entire shop is just the place to be they are all the greatest group from their attitude to the stories ha but won't get into that you need to experience that for yourself ...simply put if I chose a group of people to hang with they would be too of my list.... Sorry for the long post but lot to say about this great shop. Thanks again Parker see you soon Read Less

Sharon was my artist. She is amazing. She is so talented and super nice and easy to talk to. I seriously cannot say enough great things about her and my whole tattoo experience, I would recommend her and this shop to anyone! Read Less

I did months of research leading up to my tattoo on who I wanted to do it and how I wanted it done. I may have freaked out Alex a little but on my knowledge of him and his tattoo history, but I'm glad I chose him. He did my first tattoo today and was able to joke with me for the entire 3 hours during which I was a nervous wreck. The shop was clean and everyone was kind. I'm not the easiest person to get along with when I'm in pain, and yet they all made me feel welcome. I love my tattoo and I recommend DefiningSkin but I more so recommend Alex Powell. Thank you! Read Less

I came in as a walk in and was immediately impressed by how inviting the environment and staff are. I wanted to get my first tattoo as a tribute to a lost pregnancy which they were very empathetic about. I had a very specific image in my head of what I wanted but after some consultation from Carlos, I decided to go a slightly different route.. but it is more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. He simplified my ideas... ALOT... but I'm glad he did because my simple tattoo now packs more meaning to me than my original hopes for it. Read Less

The wife wanted her 1st tattoo to be a memorial for her sister. Sharon was a very caring artist who helped her find just the right butterfly and place it above her heart with the utmost care. Thank you. Read Less

I lost my sister in late August of 2016. I wanted a memorial/ tribute tattoo for my sister. Sharon Kissel did a great job with the tattoo. It's absolutely beautiful. No only is it a memorial to Tanya but it is also fits who I am as a person. Read Less

I had my paw print done here back in the spring and I absolutely loved how they were raising money for animals and how they took their time and actually cared about my tattoo specifically and didn't rush or anything. Nate did mine and I definitely loved the customer service I received the entire time I was there. Read Less

My fiance and I chose Defining Skin because of its reputation and stellar reviews, and we were not disappointed. This was my first tattoo, and Mat Franklin was phenomenal. We had general ideas of what we were looking for, but I needed help bringing it all together. We consulted with Mat for about 2 minutes and he already had awesome direction in mind. Actually getting the tattoo done was a great experience as well. Really fun, laid back atmosphere in the shop between artists. Was also blown away how quickly Mat worked (not rushed). My piece had a lot of fine lines/details and it came out so clean and crisp. If I get more work done in Columbus I won't go anywhere else. Read Less

I have had 3 tattoos done by Nate in the last year and all 3 were excellent. Just told Nate what I wanted and he put his own artistic twist into it when he drew them up. Won't go any where else. All my other tats I have had done the tattoo artist never had any in put or suggestions of what would look good or not. Nate was honest and takes serious of what he tattoos, as he says "it's his work and his name is on it". I highly recommend Defining Skin for anybody. I still get complements on all my tattoos by Nate and have never got any for my other tats not done by Nate. I hear good things about the other artist at Defining Skin also. THANKS NATE! Read Less

Mike's tattoos are the best I have ever seen. I am constantly getting compliments on mine, and everyone says how incredibly detailed it is, and they are amazed at good it looks. The best part is he is great to talk to too. This shop has the friendliest atmosphere I have ever seen in a tattoo shop. It's like going to a friends house or the neighborhood hang out spot to get a great tattoo and have an awesome experience in the process!!! I won't go anywhere else, and I plan on being a repeat customer as often as I can!!! Read Less