It is important to do research before getting any tattoo. I absolutely LOVE Sean and August at South Paw Tattoo! Sean is one of the best artists I, and my kids, have worked with. He has such a light touch that I usually end up completely relaxed, if not asleep, while he is working. Sean's attention to detail is fabulous. He puts a great deal of time and thought into each piece he works on. I highly recommend Sean and August at South Paw Tattoo! Read Less

Xavier was so great! He made me feel so comfortable in getting a piercing I was very hesitant of. He walked me through it all before he actually did it and I'm extremely happy with the result! Thank you Xavier! I also only came here because he was recommended to me by a friend so I will be sure to refer anybody I know thinking of getting piercings done to him! Read Less

The place is a completely relaxed yet professional place!! Love their stand about being a completely sterile place to get tattoos and piercings! The staff are amazing people and all of them are so talented! Got my first professional piercing here and my first tattoo!! Read Less

Have had my tongue, my lip, and both eyebrows (3 times) pierced here. Plus my first two tattoos. Xavier's and it crew are always friendly and polite about everything. I've had nothing but satisfaction here. I'm gonna miss it when I move. Read Less

Took my daughter in to pierce her ears. She was very nervous, but Xavier explained the process to her at each step. She had a great selection of high quality jewelry to choose from. The whole process was quick and efficient and she loves her new look. Xavier took the time to explain after care in detail. 24 hours later she is doing great! Thanks again Southpaw! Read Less

Thank you Eva! She is an apprentice but she already has great talent! She took her time and listened to everything I asked and throughly cleaned between me and my 2 daughters! Love her love the new atmosphere as well great job Southpaw! Read Less

I went in on 5/26 and got my daith pierced. The place was very clean. My friend who had never been in a tattoo shop was surprised at how clean it was. Xavier was very friendly and talked in detail about the piercing and how to care for it. He checked my ear to make sure he could pierce it. Going further with any piercings I decide to get later on, I will go back to see him so he can do it for me. My daith piercing is healing good and I love it. Thank you!! -Marilee- Read Less

This shop is great. I received a beautiful piercing that was clean and done right.  I have seen to many shops in Tx cut cost by half assing the process, this shop did not.  He double cleaned my ear, double lined up the area, talked me through the whole event.  Yes, the jewelry is more expensive but I know I have quality jewelry going in a piercing.  He uses good brands like Anatometal Body Jewerly and had a great selection! I PLAN on only using him for now on. Btw it is under new ownership. Read Less

Went last week for a daith piercing. I had heard that this piercing is great for relieving headaches. I haven't had a headache in over a week. In fact, I had a headache before Xavier put the piercing in. After he put the piercing in, it was gone. Haven't had one since! Xavier was wonderful. He was recommended by a friend of mine who has had several tattoos and piercings done at South Paw. Read Less

Just fantastic!!!!! Xavier was the one who did my right nostril piercing to match my nearly 5 year old left nostril. He put in a gorgeous 2.5mm white opal from Neometal. He took the extra time to make sure my piercing lined up with the other one. I love it and it's gorgeous. Thank you Xavier!!!! I recommend him for your piercings. Read Less

This place is laid back and comfortable. Frankie was great! She did my Tragus, and did so well. They cared more about my comfort than money, I wanted 2 piercings, and they informed me that I may want to do them at seperate times bc of the intensity of them. I enjoyed my experience enough to bring my sister and niece to her! Thank you! I love my new piercing! And will see you again Read Less

I went with my cousin she got 3 piercings on her ear which she loves she said easy and fast. I got my nipples pierced painful but fast yet easy very friendly you get what you ask for and you get told in detail how to take care after words!! Love it!! Read Less

Went here to get my septum pierced and although the guy was friendly and the price was fair he made me nervous for asking me to tell him if the clamp was in the right spot, piercing ended up healing crooked. Read Less

Don't go here had a tattoo done here and it was a disaster. Now i have to pay to have someone esle fix it. Try to settle this issue with the shop and felt like no one want to take ownership of the mistake made many calls to the owner and never got awhole of him... Read Less

AWFUL experience when I came here to get a cross tattoo on the back of my neck what was supposed to be something cute and simple turned into a HUGE, CROOKED, UNEVEN and faded cross. The artist was new I assume bc the owner (female) made him go over the lines soooo many times and resulted in an ugly mistake. The artist was very rough and caused more scabbing than usual on a tattoo. I would NEVER recommend to go here!!! Very unsatisfied customer. If I could post a pic on here I would to save yall from a bad permanent tattoo. Read Less

Called to see rates on nipple piercings and just by the time of voice I was turned away. I was gonna go to another shop up the street by by accident I ended up here. Worst service ever very unprofessional and rushed. The piercings were both crooked and didn't even pierce correctly. Immediately after I went to arc angel up the street and was taken care of immediately and helped me removed what looked like a botched surgery. This place sucks, plus tattoos by the hour instead of by the piece? Worst way to get a tattoo. Wish I could get my money back Read Less

I haven't been to southpaw in a long time, but I know I won't ever go to another tattoo shop!! That was a great overall experience, from the artist Gregory, all the employees, the owner and most of all the fabulous work!!! I felt so comfortable in there, like I was at home!! Needless to say my next tattoo will be done nowhere else but at southpaw!!!! Thanks for everyone there!!!! Read Less

These people are still amazing. The faces have changed since the last time I was there, but the atmosphere has not! Love going in there. Was greeted as soon as I walked through the door. Lunchbox took my Idea and made something wonderful. Thanks again! Read Less

I went in with a very open mind. I knew what I wanted, and AS SOON as I walked through the door, I was greeted. I have been there before, and all the artists are talented, but when I got a piece done in the crease of my elbow, Matt made it very painless, and very fun! I strongly encourage any, and everybody to go there. he did a beautiful job on my artwork and has made me very happy. I will only go to him from now on! Thank you so much Matt! Read Less

I have been having work done by Southpaw for at least 8 years. Tim did an entire backpiece that he designed after I told him what I wanted. He is now retired but I have wonderful art from him. I buried my brother on the 23rd of Aug. and my other breother 18 yrs ago. I went in with my idea sketches to have two memorial tats done. Matt did a fantastic job of translating my inept drawing to a work of art. I could not be more pleased. I'm reading complaints here of overcharge and such...umm..guess what folks Good tats aren't cheap, and cheap tats are rarely good. Read Less

I have to disagree with some of these comments, i also went to southpaw for my first tattoo and JR did it. that day i left home happy, i was very satisfied i thought he did a great job and im still happy with my decision on going to southpaw and having JR do my tattoo. he used all kinds of bright colors and it pieced together just perfectly. i do agree they overcharge a little there, but JR does great work. Read Less

southpaw on pat booker is where I got my first tattoo and JR is a nice enough guy but the tattoo ink looks like its all bunch up. also when light shine on it you can see the scaring like it's too deep. he went over the same area a couple times and no ink came out so it scarred me up. Also his sidekick is so jelouse of any woman cause he thinks he is protecting his mother, that he sits there with an attitude the whole time. . I won't go back and I hate my tattoo. It's a pretty large one too so I'm very unhappy Read Less

you werent complaining when u were sitting in his chair getting tattooed, or when u were calling and texting him to work on ur tat..... I think u were just wanting alittle more than a tattoo, sorry he dont leave home without me... and as for him being a shi##y artist, I have to disagree with that and I think there are plenty of people who would disagree wit it also. he is one of the most talented people i know he puts his heart and soul into each piece he does. so if u want a kicka## tattoo, come see J.R you will be satisfied when u leave!! Read Less