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    4.8 (142 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Auwiee N.

    Wonderful service & friendly staff. Thank you Sindar for helping us commemorate our beloved pup & creating a memorable first tattoo experience for my son. Reasonable pricing is a plus.

    TATTEDD UPP I LOVED IT HERE !!
    Jizzel L.

    dariooo tatted me up today and he was amazing super nice and accommodating and he got me right I'm so happy :)

    R.N R.

    Mari is awesome! First time getting a *real* tattoo and she helped me thru the entire process. I've had a small stick-and-poke on my sternum that I was tired of seeing and I wanted to cover it up with a gladiolus flower. I had a very specific type of style/detail for the vision, and Mari perfectly matched it with her own art. I felt super comfortable in their establishment and felt like I was in good hands. The entire place just has a good vibe to it, everyone was happy and chatting and it totally eased my nerves. To Mari's recommendation, I put on numbing cream beforehand and felt hardly anything!! It turned out beautiful and I literally cannot even find a hint of the old stick and poke beneath it. To anyone curious about the ballpark of pricing, for my tattoo (5 inches, good amt of detail, sternum area, blackwork), it was $250 plus the $50 deposit so a total of $300. Reasonable and accommodating pricing :) Thanks again Mari! I'll be coming back.

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    Angelica F.

    I had the amazing opportunity to get my first tattoo by Dario and he did amazing! I fully put my trust in his art and his direction and he did did such an incredible job. He is such a sweet and caring person and I really felt so comfortable at the shop as a result of him and his other coworkers. I cannot stop looking at my tattoo! Gracias por el tatuaje!

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    Jen S.

    Went to see Kinsey for my first tattoo. My daughter and I wanted matching sea turtles with lots of detail and shading. Kinsey was so patient and kind while I tried to figure out what size and location I wanted. The tattoos came out exactly like we wanted them. She did a fantastic job. The space is clean and nice and the rest of the staff were great. I'd highly recommend it and Kinsey.

    Jenna P.

    Went back a couple months ago for Shayla and she never misses!!!! I literally cannot go to anybody else because she does me so good and the shop and the rest of the artists are so nice and cool! I believe Shayla only does appointments which you can make with her by filling out an application on her IG (check it out for more pics and info!) But some of the artists take walk ins and I've seen some of their work in person and in their flash books(?) and everyone is so talented! Sometimes Shayla happens to have openings but she'll update those on her IG, which is how I got the two recent ones. Can't wait to come back for some new ones!

    Joss C.

    i've gotten a few tattoos here and it's become my go-to place in sd!! the vibes of the shop are so welcoming and comfy when you come in. i've only been on friday the 13ths so it has been a bit more busy but everyone was still very attentive and kind! being able to put my name and number down for a waitlist was super helpful, as i could get a snack in the area and come back with no issue. only ended up waiting around an hour and a half, even though i came later in the day! my first tattoo was a custom a couple months ago from mari, who did an amazing job making a little beetle for me as a memorial for my grandpa. she made me feel very comfortable and my little bug healed beautifully with no issues. yesterday i stopped by for a flash and ended up getting one from rivkah, who again was super sweet and took great care! i'm so happy with how my tattoo turned out and am excited to heal it up. the shop is also very clean (which is super important to me when it comes to tattoos and piercings!!) and you can tell they prioritize quality service and products--rivkah even took time to show me the needle she'd be using and that it was sealed and unexpired. i was very impressed!! tldr; the shop has an amazing atmosphere and amazing artists who make beautiful art. i highly recommend checking this place out and will be back for future pieces ‍

    Amanda B.

    BACK PIECE ISN'T FINISHED YET! BUT I need to write this review because I couldn't be happier with the process. I previously had an old larger tattoo on my back that I didn't love and I had been planning/saving up to get it covered for a while. When I got engaged it was go time to start the process so I can feel pretty on my wedding day. I had SEVERAL "cover up" artists flat out tell me no, it can't be done, I'm better off getting laser and I reached out to axiom with tears in my eyes just wanting someone to help me with this project. I have an amazing death moth on my shin from the bad ass talented Aiden and I thought maybe axiom knows SOMEONE who can help me. Travis took on my project with no questions asked and I have never felt like more of a bad bitch with how amazing it's come along. Travis is patient with me, makes me feel safe and accepted in his shop with whatever I need. We are doing this the right way with 3 hour sessions at a time and if you're looking for the chillest, most amazing, accepting, wonderful tattoo shop this is the place. I will be posting another rave review once we are complete because the picture doesn't do it justice I just felt snatched but I also plan on getting several pieces from axiom before my wedding day

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    Catalina G.

    this tattoo shop is great. All the artists are very creative and very talented. I spoke to three of the artists while getting my tattoo done yesterday and they're all very kind and sweet people. My tattoo artist Shayla was amazing. She made sure I was very comfortable during the whole session. She also offered water and breaks throughout my back tattooing session. She has some of the best line work I've ever seen. All her tattoos are very cute. The shop itself is very clean, there's lots of natural light. I found parking right in front of the shop. I would recommend this place to my friends.

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    jo is the best tattoo artist ever literally trust her with my life , 10/10 human being

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    Thank you so much Jen!! - the Axiom Team :)

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    Ask the Community - Axiom Tattoo

    My three friends and I want to get matching little red hearts how much would that cost?

    Hi Farah, our minimum can range from 80-150, the final price depends on the size and placement of the tattoos!

    What is the minimum?

    Great question! Our shop minimum is $80 but our artist are flexible and understand people have budgets. Call or email with ideas, we're certain we can work something out!

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    Review Highlights - Axiom Tattoo

    I got there and the owner Travis and Eric were both busy but both greeted me and made me feel welcome.

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