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    4.8 (105 reviews)
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    My husband and I got memorial tattoos for the baby that we lost. Julio was very kind and professional. He worked with me until we got a design that I loved. We didn't have an appointment and walked out an hour later with two beautiful tattoos.

    Morse code tattoo
    Courtney M.

    Very clean tattoo shop with extremely friendly employees. I came in with my best friend and we did not have an appointment.

    My friend and I went here on a whim and were so happy with house our experience went! There were 2 gentleman there and they were very welcoming and approachable. Very clean inside and when asked what we wanted they were very encouraging and gave us feedback in regards of placement and size. My tattoo turned out exactly how I wanted and requested the lining style. Very very happy with them and will come back here again.

    Arm tattoo of ghost face from scream
    Samantha M.

    Highly recommend this place! Don't let the outside fool you, it was clean and the artists are friendly! My favorite part (other than the tattoo I love) is how they didn't play dark death metal that's loud and angry lol. I was a walk-in in on a whim and I was fit in very easily (Saturday afternoon) my artist whose name I didn't catch unfortunately, was great! I showed him what I wanted and told him some changes I'd like and he sketched it up fast and it was exactly what I was wanting. The small talk was light and just enough to feel comfortable. Price point was good too. Definitely recommend this place and I've already told a couple of my friends who are looking for artists.

    Tattoo done by Louis!
    Amy S.

    I had a wonderful experience here this afternoon. Although my artist emailed me and told me to arrive at noon I arrived about 15 minutes early. My artist was late (12:30) however I'm still leaving a five star review. This was the first time getting a tattoo! Louis did an amazing job! My tattoo literally took seven minutes. On a scale from 1 to 10 I would say the pain was about a 2 1/2. If you were looking to get a tattoo this is definitely the place to go. However, I highly recommend that you call in advance and make an appointment.

    Kennan B.

    Love this tattoo shop. My husband and I were walkins. We got matching tattoos for our 10th anniversary. They were very quick, their shop is very clean and quiet. We even had our 4 year old and 9 month old in there with us and there were comfy couches for them to sit on and no one gave us dirty looks for having kids in there. Everyone was professional and we love our tattoos! Will definitely be returning.

    Steven M.

    Didn't have a appointment and just walked in and they took me in with no issues. It was a quick in and out and I appreciate them for taking the time and doing it a perfect signature from my guy memo. It's bad ass!

    Connie L.

    Always a good experience. Josh did my simple tattoo and I absolutely love it. He is very good.

    Blue Ring Octopus found in Indonesia

    Cristian did an excellent job on taking my photos\idea and puting it on paper. Very pleased on the bright colors, detail work and size of the tattoo that he inked on my right calf. 5+ hours on the chair and he did an awesome job, highly recommend him.

    Nice CLEAN shop. GREAT Artist. I took my friend there to get a memorial tat for her Husband and Neil did a great job. Tonight I took my Nephew, and again, Neil did a fabulous piece. My Daughter had been wanting to get a memorial tat for her Dad, but was apprehensive because it would be her 1st, but Josh talked with her and she did it and he did a wonderful job, not only with the piece but putting her at ease. Her tat is from the last birthday card her Dad gave her ... so special Thank you Josh for showing such respect to this tattoo. If you are looking to get a tat ... I highly recommend this shop.

    Nautical star
    Levi M.

    Love this shop. $100 shop minimum and it's super clean inside and the guys working are all really nice. Definitely plan on being a regular.

    Great ink - I am super happy with how bold and deep the black is.
    Caleb H.

    First tattoo, went with Neil after seeing a lot of really impressive work here on Yelp. I wanted a deep, bold black - no greenish or blueish black. I also wanted crisp, straight lines. Got all the above along with really great service. Neil was really purposeful about making us comfortable (I was so nervous lol), and he also made recommendations and adjustments to the design that were great. I originally wasn't going to get much shading if any, but Neil explained why he recommended going for it. I ended up trusting his recommendation and was SO happy as soon as I saw what it looked like. It was GREAT! He did mine, my wife's, and my sister's all together and we were really happy with all of it. We'll definitely be coming back to him for our future tattoos.

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    Ask the Community - 3rd Generation Ink

    I'm looking to do a memorial tattoo of my recently passed service dog. If I show you some pictures (of which I have a TON) can we do something that will honor this wonderful animal that saved my life?

    Yes they can! I just did this Dec. 5th. I LOVE what Big Head did. ❤️🐾

    Would anyone be able to do a dandelion on the inside of my middle finger?

    Absolutely, but we cannot guarantee it will stay. Fingers are hard to tattoo and usually fall out. But we can do it for you

    Does the contact form on your website work? How long does it take to respond and do you respond to all of them?

    We do not use the website very much. We answer emails daily if that's easier for you tattoos@3rdgenerationink.com

    How much for a medium-sized tattoo on my forearm?

    Shop minimum is $100 and the hourly rate is $150/hr.

    I was curious as to if the minimum applies to a small fix on a tattoo - to help make it look more even?

    Yes

    How much would it be to get a paw print filled black on my left ring finger on the first segment of that finger (where a ring would go) about the size of a quarter?

    Quotes can only be given in house. That being said, the shop minimum is $100 and tattoos are prices by size placement and design.

    How much do you charge for a small line work tattoo?

    Shop minimum is $100 and the hourly rate is $150/hr

    How much for an inch tattoo on my side arm?

    Our shop minimum is $100 so that's most likely what it would be.

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    Review Highlights - 3rd Generation Ink

    I originally wasn't going to get much shading if any, but Neil explained why he recommended going for it.

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    Timeless Ink Studio

    Timeless Ink Studio

    4.8(152 reviews)
    13.1 miWest Oaks
    $$$$

    Timeless Ink Studio is a very professional, transparent, and honest tattoo shop/ business…read more I contacted both my proposed artist and the tattoo shop about questions regarding my tattoo ideas and the booking process. Chino- my tattoo artist- was very diligent and helpful with me from my initial contact, to the completion of my tattoo. Chino was very transparent and humble with me throughout the entire process, and worked with me based off my busy schedule. I had bounced off a few tattoo ideas with him, to which he was very patient and helpful. Chino's art and work speaks volume for itself- and I highly recommend anyone who wants high quality work, with a reasonable price ($200 / hour) to book and get their tattoo with Chino. He is very detailed, thorough, and provides you with quality service and results. I am beyond happy with my tattoo and absolutely wish I had met him years ago. Chino, you're the man and you gained a loyal customer for years to come! The tattoo shop's front desk was very helpful and friendly with me during my appointment day. The overall shop has a very private and peaceful vibe- and isn't an open bay like most tattoo shops. The privacy and different tattoo rooms provide a more "personal" feel. I highly recommend this tattoo shop for both new and "veteran" tattoo enthusiasts- the quality of customer service and work they do is amazing!

    Hello! I had a WONDERFUL experience with Timeless Ink Studio! From being graciously greeted at the…read morefront desk on a busy Saturday to ask questions and then a quick meet and greet to set up an appointment to the actual work with Gunnar! On Game Day Gunnar was very patient in getting the sizing and placement to my approval. He is extremely personable and his work was ...perfect! The place was neat clean and yes, I do recommend this shop and I will go back!

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    Final product- 3 little birds.

    Timeless Ink Studio - The theme is head and skull album art, nick ochoa nailed it!

    The theme is head and skull album art, nick ochoa nailed it!

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    Gnosis Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery

    Gnosis Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery

    5.0(5 reviews)
    21.1 mi

    Gnosis Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery is hands down one of the best shops I've been to...my…read moreartist...Slim...may be young...but his talent is next-level...he's meticulous...creative...and truly passionate about his work...one thing I really appreciate is that Slim takes his time...not to stall...but to make sure every detail is done right...he even reaches out with suggestions if he thinks it'll improve the piece...which shows how much he cares about the final product. The shop itself is clean and professional...with a relaxed and welcoming vibe...all the artists are friendly and supportive of each other...which adds to the great energy in the space. I've got a couple more sessions to go...and I'll definitely add a photo once the work is complete...but so far...I couldn't be happier with how it's coming along...highly recommend Slim and the entire Gnosis team if you're looking for quality ink and a great experience.

    I did my research to find a tattoo artist that could do very intricate designs. I certainly found…read morethat and more! First, the studio is an art gallery! It was inviting, relaxing and very clean. I especially enjoyed the conversation we had with the owner. He is such a wonderful man and pursuing his passion. It shows in what he has accomplished! Brenda did my tattoo and she was very nice and serious about getting my tattoo perfect. And it was, I'm very pleased. Thank you!

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    Gnosis Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery
    Gnosis Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery
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    Texas Tattoo Emporium - Brochure VCH

    Texas Tattoo Emporium

    4.3(129 reviews)
    2.0 miMontrose
    $$

    It Texas a long time to get a tattoo, and poor people get better food, honestly... luckily, I…read moream-poor, yum! As you can see, this place can do some seriously sexy tattoos for some seriously sexy people. They can do big ones and they can handle it just fine. So they're very professional and very sexy and very in tune with the human body. My friend who is in porn is covered in tattoos from head to toe, and she thinks these guys are some of the best in town. I paid for at least one of her tattoos at this place as well as some others at other places, and this one is the one that we both agree is the sexiest. And the most professional too. Of all the tats I've gotten her, this is her fave. Of all her tats in total, this is in her top 5 and she has at least 50 (not exaggerating).

    I have 4 piercings done by Byriah and 6 in total(2 plugs, 2 helix, 1 nose ring and 1 daith and all…read morebut the plugs were by him) and he's always been a professional and takes cleanliness VERY seriously which is very important. He takes the time to go through your requests so that you know what you're in for and he actually cares how they look as well. He spent the time thinking about how the Helix I just got lined up with the one I got 5 years ago. I ended up fainting for the first time in my life probably because I had very little sleep and didn't eat for several hours before but he took care of me and made sure I had my energy up before leaving and walked me out. He's a good man who does good work. I think I need one more before I'm done for good and will be back. I recommend him to anyone who needs to get pierced.

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    Texas Tattoo Emporium - Got a second helix directly below the previous one I got 5 years prior. Done by the same guy

    Got a second helix directly below the previous one I got 5 years prior. Done by the same guy

    Texas Tattoo Emporium - Daith piercing I got during this session

    Daith piercing I got during this session

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    Flying Squid Art Gallery & Tattooing - Inspo

    Flying Squid Art Gallery & Tattooing

    4.7(57 reviews)
    2.1 miThe Heights
    $$

    Okay so this was my first choice for my first tattoo but I never got to get it bc of other…read morecircumstances.... 2 tattoos later I decided that I wanted to get my 3rd one here and let me tell you I regret not doing my 2nd here... Valentin was my tattoo artist and dude he's amazing i gave him the inspo and he went beyond it, we talked about the place and how it would look at certain angle and position, the whole thing took 5 hours, he would give me breaks and I also remember that I came in right when he was about to eat I felt so bad :c I was also hungry mid tattoo so he offered me one of his egg rolls after that I was getting a little of pain and asked for numb Cream and it went by pretty smooth... I also forgot to mention that he gave me pasties and made me feel pretty comfortable during my tattoo it was an amazing experience since I told him I had a bad experience with the 2 other places I've been before and he exceed my expectations it's been 7 months since I got my tattoo and I just love it... i really recommend Valentin for black tattoos Lol I also decided on not doing the starts bc of the pain but hey still looks pretty sick I also forgot to add the he added better designs like the brow area of the moon and the shading !

    Flying Squid is a comfortable, professional location located in Houston Heights. Billy Ho is the…read morereal deal! Traditional, portraits, you name it- he's your guy! Not only is Billy a true artist but he is customer focused!

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    Flying Squid Art Gallery & Tattooing - A couple of months healed

    A couple of months healed

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    Publik Studios

    Publik Studios

    5.0(9 reviews)
    1.4 miSixth Ward

    Johnny Beavers gave me something I'll carry with me forever. I got a fine line tattoo of my dog…read moreTank, and I genuinely couldn't believe it when I saw it finished--it looks exactly like him. Not just the details, but his expression... it feels like him is with me. This tattoo means so much to me, and Johnny handled it with so much care and intention. You can tell he really understands how important pieces like this are. Publik Studios is also beautiful--calm, private, and almost spa-like. The whole experience felt peaceful and really special, which made it even more meaningful. I'm so grateful for this piece. I can't stop looking at it!! Thank you Johnny!

    tl;dr johnny and melanie make a great team. They work well together and their personalities differ…read morebut work well at making you feel comfortable and welcomed in the studio. The place is kept really clean and Johnny even offered snacks during a break. It's a private studio which is nice because I don't really a big fan of random people popping in while I'm being worked on. 5/5 In depth review of the whole process. Objective: Booking periods happen only so often. I submitted my application with two concept ideas. I received my email October 2nd telling me I was selected for the Feb/Mar cycle. I paid my booking deposit then gave them my availability, they worked with my availability and I was scheduled for March 15th. Once the appointment was confirmed I told them I'm willing to switch appointments if necessary to work around his other clients. My appointment date remained the same but my time was moved to 7am which was nice. Johnny reached out February 16 for a confirmation on the exact design (I kept going back and forth sending in different things) and March 8th I got a courtesy email for my upcoming session. I showed up to the studio and Johnny was finishing up the final design. We talked briefly on the different aspects of shading and line work but I told him that I trusted him because he's the artist and he knows what will probably look best for the final piece. The session was about 6 hours with 3 breaks. Snacks and beverages were provided. The studio itself is open with tall ceilings. It has couches and a long meeting table. The tattoo I got cover parts of my chest, my sternum, some ribs, and my upper abdomen. It was a painful tattoo Subjective: The booking process was really nice and communication from his assistant was nice. I think he got a new assistant sometime after my appointment was confirmed, nothing was wrong with his old assistant but his new one Melanie has a much more welcoming online persona. Her personality in person matches it too. Johnny comes off as a casual laid-back guy. He's nonchalant yet he's very interested in his clients. He gave me a sense of autonomy throughout the whole process. In hindsight I gave him very little to work with and while doing the final touches he was asking me what I liked specifically about the reference pictures. I sent him a couple of pictures of different designs by other artists and it was really nice to know he took them into consideration. I've been to an artist before where I brought in printed references and the artist glimpsed at it then pulled out the sketch he already had before I showed up. While I was being worked on the pain was too much for me to handle in the beginning, given the location and design it's expected to hurt. I asked if I could have a break after the main outline was done and Johnny agreed. I didn't feel any mental resistance from him. He wrapped up the area so I could go outside and get some fresh air. After that I didn't have to ask for breaks, Johnny stopped and gave me two more. I'm not sure how but Johnny knew when I was getting reaching my threshold. Given he's had years of experience I'm sure he's picked up a 6th sense on how to read people. After the main outline was done Johnny stopped and asked how I wanted the rest of the session to play out. I told him I'd prefer to do the top part of my tattoo because I knew the bold lines would hurt more and I personally like having the most painful part of a tattoo done first. Johnny is the first artist to give me that option. Johnny himself as a person is hella cool. During the whole session we didn't talk much which was nice because I just wanted to relax (i'm on spring break from nursing school and my life since august has been studying so I actually don't know how to talk to people anymore lmao). From our conversation Johnny comes off as someone who wants to know his clients. This isn't just another transaction for him. He asked me questions to get to know me but he never pushed me to share. We both shared stories and aspects of lives that were interesting. Melanie went out for a bit and offered to pick something up. Johnny asked if I wanted anything which was really nice and I asked for coffee and a sandwich. When she came back I offered to pay and Johnny told me that he'd pay for it ( johnny is just nice af). This is my opinion but getting a tattoo is only cool after you get it. When I'm getting work done I'm being vulnerable to the public. I'm not a fan of getting work done while random people walk by watching me trying to hold myself together. The whole process is just painful and it sucks. I like this studio because it's just him and his assistance. Overall I had a really great experience. It's only been 4 days but I wake up every morning still in awe at his work. Pros: Johnny is cool Melanie is nice final product is dope snacks privacy Cons: that shit hurted

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    Publik Studios
    Publik Studios

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