I happened to be staying not far from McKinney this week, and really wanted to get some new ink. I did some research on local shops and decided that I wanted to go to Boss Frog. Called and made an app... Read More
I happened to be staying not far from McKinney this week, and really wanted to get some new ink. I did some research on local shops and decided that I wanted to go to Boss Frog. Called and made an appointment with Jr. and we were set to go. I got there a few minutes before , and as soon as I got through the door I knew I had made the right choice. Rob was the first person I talked to, and we got started on paperwork. Walking into the lounge area, I was very impressed with the... set up. I've been to some parlors that gave me a very claustrophobic feeling: narrow hallways, small to almost nonexistent waiting area. I loved the openness of the shop. I could hear artists working and chatting with clients, laughing and having a good time. Rob was extremely welcoming, letting me know that Jr. Was finishing up a client and would then come and talk to me about my design. My wait wasn't long at all, and I was ready to go back and get started. Jr.'s portfolio was super impressive, so I was pretty stoked. We got back there, exchanged names, the usual. What followed was hands down THE BEST tattooing experience I have ever had in my life. As you can tell by this review, I am quite the talker. Jr. didn't once act like I was getting on his nerves, or that he was just there to tattoo and send me on the way. The entire time we chatted, and he seemed actually interested in what I had to say. Mando came in and was talking to Jr. while he was doing my shading. Now I have been in shops before (last week, actually) where people come into the room to talk to the artist and just completely ignore the fact that there is a person sitting in the chair. Not at Boss Frog. Mando was just as friendly to me as Jr. and Rob were. I left with some amazing ink and a great experience. I have walked into shops and walked out because of the unfriendliness of some of the artists. I can tell you, I will definitely be making the two hour drive to McKinney just to come back to this shop. I have never felt more welcome or comfortable. I cannot stress enough the positive and professional attitude of the artists here. I am so, so glad I chose Boss Frog for my work. If you want quality work in a friendly environment, definitely go see them. Thanks again to Boss Frog Tattoos for completely blowing my expectations out of the water. You guys have definitely made a repeat customer! ALSO: I was extremely impressed by the fact that a young man came in looking for an apprenticeship, and Mando and Rob took the time to look over his sketches and talk with him. Whether or not it all works out, it made me pretty happy to see these guys take a chance on someone wanting to get into tattooing. By the time I left, they had already put him to work. Friendly AND willing to help out where they can. If I could give them more than five stars, I would. Afficher la suite Read Less