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    Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd

    4.0 (262 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    I walked in to get a tattoo of a saying I've wanted for years. This individual stated he had been doing this for 30 years etc. he did not measure the tattoo or mark it to be straight across, he hurried through the tattoo. It's 100% botched. There letters are not shaded in correctly, the outline of the text is sloppy. This is on my body forever.... I can't believe I was even let to walk out from this. My best friend was there for all of this as well

    neck tattoo
    Vincint Aurelio S.

    Coming back again for a SECOND REVIEW WITH ONCE AGAIN NOTHING BUT GREAT THINGS TO SAY. THIS LOCATION HAD A TOTAL REVAMP FROM THE LAST TATTOO I GOT FROM RANDY (THROAT), and let me say it looked INCREDIBLE, great job y'all. The staff is always so fucking polite and fun to chat with, I got a tattoo on my finger done by a guy who's name I cannot remember but he owes me $20 since we only did part of my tattoo but I am going to let him keep it cause he was nice to me, and the wonderful lady who pierced my belly button and did a bang ass job compared to the last 4 times I've had it done. I absolutely love this location, and it will continue to be the only place I go for tattoos and piercings while I live in Austin, the service is so good I would even come from Houston to experience it. Every aspect of this place is phenomenal, they do a tremendous job in creating a safe, welcoming, kick ass environment to be in.

    Fire rose unity tattoo
    Sophia V.

    It's been a year since I gotten my first tattoo from here and let me tell you. This place is amazing I love everything about it they have a nice little waiting area for just walk ins they make sure you understand everything while your getting a tattoo. I had Mike pain and he was amazing. I got the fire rose unity sign and I told him why I wanted that to be my first tattoo and he says "well you deserve it." Telling me that I'm a strong person, it made me feel very proud of myself. He made sure I got a break and it didn't hurt as much as I thought it would.

    Picasso's lineart of Lump, the dachshund that claimed him.
    Janis T.

    I am delighted with my first tattoo! Mike Pain did exactly what I asked for efficiently and painlessly. He was even entertaining and expressed no fear of my "old & fragile" skin. Another artist I spoke to refused a tattoo because of my skin. I also love Mike's business card: Pain is mandatory, Suffering is optional I highly recommend him!

    Love symbol tattoo
    Mason E.

    I will be honest I did not know I was going to write this review at first. I was thinking about getting a tattoo for over six months and I've gotten a recommendation about the atomic tattoo on burnet. I was very nervous before I stepped in, but I am so happy I decided to go inside, the staff there is very friendly and put me at ease. I thought getting a tattoo was gonna be painful but it was so easy and it was less painful than a cat. Scratch down was amazing. It's too bad he's only there three days a week, but if you want a quality Chad to add an affordable price without a reservation Come to a time a tattoo you guys rock

    Allie K.

    Kane did my tattoo here and I'm so happy. I've been looking for a traditional American artist and he was the perfect match for me. (I found him on Instagram). He made setting up an appointment a breeze, my tattoo session was exactly what I expected from price point to sizing, color, etc. Kane is super personable and incredibly knowledgeable about his craft. I will be back! (Photo is from 1 day of healing)

    Industrial Piercing, Beats Studio 3
    Valeria O.

    Once me and my friend got to the location we were a bit spectacle of the building but we went in and it was a nice looking place, the person at the front desk was a bit rude and dismissive (didn't catch his name) but my piercer Angela was very polite and soft spoken, I happened to get an industrial piercing and my friend got a cartilage piercing. Angelas space was organized and clean and everything went smoothly. Its been a little over a week since I got my piercing and its healing nicely! Angela made sure to inform me and my friend how long the healing process would take and how to keep it clean, I would recommend getting a piercing with her, especially since my industrial was my first piercing. Will come again for more piercings.

    Shamayla I.

    I had my nose pierced by a man last night (couldn't ask his name) at Atomic. For COVID, they sanitized my hands twice; once while I entered the store and once when I entered the piercing room. No accompanying people are allowed inside. The man took a good 3 mins to scan my face and put a dot on where he wanted to pierce. He showed it to me and it was perfect! These guys really know what they are doing! All the needles, nose pins and tools used were freshly opened so 5 star for sanitization. It took him literally 30 seconds to be done with the piercing. Their studs to pick from were also cute! Overall a great experience!

    Shanna S.

    If you're looking for a piercing Andy Vega is the person to go to! He was super sweet to me and made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. Even when I got nervous he kept a confident calm aura that definitely eased me. I mentioned I get dizzy easily and he had a plan on deck immediately. The clamps weren't going to work with my little nose, so he told me he had to free hand but assured me and went lengths to make it as painless as possible. And it was honestly PAINLESS. I'm healing very well and couldn't be happier with the experience overall. 1000 stars if I could.

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    Ask the Community - Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd

    If I wanted to get both my nipples pierced how much will it be?

    $55 for one, $100 for the pair

    Do we have to make an appointment to get a tattoo?

    Have to? No. But it is beyond a good idea to find an artist you like and make an appointment with them. Each person has their own style, which may or may not align with yours. Plus the more accomplished artists are generally pretty booked up.

    How much is a nose piercing?

    $65

    Does your shop have a shop minimum and anyone who will do white ink tattoos!?

    Our shop minimum is $60 (and has been since 2001) and a few of our artists do white ink tattoos.

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    Review Highlights - Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd

    I'll definitely keep coming back,and if Mike's available, I'd trust him with any future piece, no question.

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