I literally cannot recommend this place enough. I felt so welcome the second I walked in the door. Like many other reviews I've read, it feels very clean when you walk in, which is a great sign off th... Read More
I literally cannot recommend this place enough. I felt so welcome the second I walked in the door. Like many other reviews I've read, it feels very clean when you walk in, which is a great sign off the bat. They have beautiful artwork on the walls and the aesthetic of the entire place is gorgeous, in my opinion.The receptionist was very responsive and got to action the second I walked in so that she could help me out. I didn't get her name, but she has purple streaks in her hair and has a softer voice. My artist was Corinne. The second I started talking to her I felt much less nervous (social anxiety is gross). She's very chill, sweet, and adorable. I explained to her what I was looking for, and she seemed genuinely excited to do the piece. She explained to me how we would customize it exactly to my liking, and was very mindful of my budget. I was super lucky, because someone didn't show up to their appointment, so they had a few hours to spare. Since mine was only going to take an hour, she offered for me to do it right then and there. I obviously couldn't refuse. She literally showed me the Photoshop window while she was designing it, making sure I got literally every detail I wanted. She made sure I had it on the exact right place on my body, and the exact size I wanted. For the location I wanted, she said I would probably have to take my shirt off. There were curtains to provide privacy, so I was okay with that, but I told her I was really self-conscious about my body. She assured me that she's worked with people of every shape and size, and that she was totally not judgmental. It really helped me be more comfortable around her and I found I wasn't that shy after that.This was my first bigger tattoo. I have two other ones, but those never lasted more than ten minutes. So obviously, this was going to be a bit of a different experience. Not to mention the place I wanted it (My collarbone) Is one of the more painful areas to get it done, but I knew I wanted it there. At first I was pretty still. While it did hurt, the longer it went on, the worse it got, for me, at least. She was very insistent on letting her know if I needed a break. I did once or twice, and my legs squirmed a little, but she was still very steady and unphased by any movements I made. I'm honestly not sure if I could've found anyone else that would've helped me through it better than she could. She kept reassuring me that I could do it and that it would be worth it in the end. She was totally right.I'm beyond thrilled with the results. It's everything I'd hoped it'd be and more. I'm going back here for every single one of my tattoos, without a doubt. Read Less