LOVE MY TATTOO!!! Timmie is AMAZING!!!! My mother passed away a few months ago and it's been very hard on me. I wanted a tattoo that reminded me of her. While she was living with us and I was taking care of her during Hospice, we had this saying that we would do before bedtime every night, this the premise behind the Dinosaur and Toast... See you later, Alligator After while, Crocodile Love you more, Dinosaur Love you most, Burnt Toast Timmie was so wonderful, he gave me EXACTLY what I wanted and NEEDED even though I kept changing my mind on color, or no color, etc... going back and forth. He was so kind and patient. Now I can look at this tattoo and smile through my sorrow and will think of her and our close bond that we shared. I love this tattoo, it means everything to me. I VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND AXIS... but most of all... TIMMIE!!!!!! GREAT GUY, GREAT TATTOO ARTIST!!! Will defintely be using him again!!! THANK YOU, TIMMIE!!! read more

Axis Tattoo - It's hard to tell because I was bleeding a little, but the spots and toenails are yellow - Tattoo Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

Got my first tattoo here. Matt did a great job. I recommend coming here. He is a good vibe.

This is the best shop in CC. Every artist is so talented & the customer service is amazing. Some tattoos shops can be intimidating, even if you are heavily tattooed, but not this one. Everyone greeted when they walk in & every idea is treated with respect. I drive 4 hours to get tattooed here just for the service and quality alone ! Go see Mathew , Cindy or Michael! 10/10 read more

Rye did amazing with piercing my nose. It's perfect. The reviews did not lie. I'm looking at going back for more! read more

Axis Tattoo - Got my nose pierced as an early birthday present. Love it! - Tattoo Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I went there to get a damn tattoo on my face. They asked me to come in and set a appointment and talk to a artist. I get there and never spoke to a artist they took my info and never called me. The shop was very nice and neat and I really wanted to get my face done there I had a lot of work for the guy but never got called to set anything up. read more

Had a tattoo on my list. And decided to go out for a walk today I met the coolest people at Axis tattoo. Wes Was amazing and OnPoint.

Talented Experienced Tattoo Artist, Matthew Rosas is great with his customer service skills and his work is extraordinary. It is superb and always exceeds my expectations. Thanks for the beautiful work!! read more

Axis Tattoo - Beautifully executed, simply a work of art. - Tattoo Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

My husband and I decided on a whim that we wanted to get matching tattoos to celebrate our one year wedding anniversary. We walked in to Axis and was immediately greeted by Matt Rosas. We showed him what we wanted, and he started working on our design. The shop is very clean and appealing. Two groups of people came in while we waited. The other artist there was very accommodating. When Matt was busy, she came out and greeted. When she was busy, Matt greeted. It made for a very welcoming atmosphere, which I really appreciate. Once it was time for our tattoo, I really appreciated the time Matt took to make sure it was exactly what we wanted. (I might have been a little picky about the size, but Matt was super patient and willing to work with me!) I was absolutely amazed at the amount of time Matt used to do my tattoo. I was only in the chair for about 30 mins, and the tattoo artwork is on point. My husband's tattoo clocked in at about the same time. This was my first tattoo experience in a shop, and I was blown away. I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for a tattoo, and I would highly recommend Matt. Overall, great experience. read more

Axis Tattoo - These are the tattoos we had done! - Tattoo Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

The place looked fine and everything, we didn't have anything done here but they referred us to their Electra (sister store), I didn't like the way we were looked at when we came in, granted we came in with two young kids, as I was trying to get my daughters ears pierced. Now to go review Electra which was awesome, felt right at home there. read more

Keep in mind that this rating pertains solely to a recent visit that I had, NOT the past three times I've been here. I would give those experiences 4 stars or more. I wasn't even going to WRITE a review, but a little phone call from Megan changed that sentiment real fast. Please, keep reading. It started when I visited the shop last night. I planned on getting a cartilage piercing, so I walked in and expected to be greeted in a friendly way, which I was by one of the male tattooers. The girl behind the desk asked if I "needed something", which I found weird. We arranged the piercing, I gave my Driver's License for a copy, normal stuff. Then I went in the back room. I did not have an issue until I realized the piercer had on fake nails. I don't have a vendetta against fake nails, I wear them on occasion which is WHY I wouldn't want someone that's piercing me to be wearing them!! I spoke with someone from APP (Association of Professional Piercers) that seconded the fact that no one piercing should have on fake nails. Because of this she couldn't get the ball on, which caused me more pain. She even felt the need to ask, "Did it hurt THAT bad?" as if I was being dramatic in the chair. All I did was exhale loudly, like I was instructed to. That's the first time in my tattoo and piercing history someone has been inclined to make a remark on my pain threshold. After this chain of events it took her longer to put the ball on and later I noticed that somehow, a chunk of my hair got pierced through the hole. When I got home I had to cut off a very long section of hair that was literally stuck through my cartilage. Some of the hair is still there, and I will have to go to another shop to hopefully get it removed. Why? Might you ask? I'll explain below. Now, as I stated earlier, I was NOT going to resort to Yelp for my experience until I received an incredibly unprofessional phone call from the studio, and none other than my piercer was on the other line. She every so kindly explained to me that in her SEVEN YEARS of experience, no one has ever had a problem with her work. Good for you! I'm proud to be the first then. And in an un-polite manner offered me my money back, which I was not going to even ask for back. It wasn't really an offering, it was more of a well come back and get it then since you had such a problem. I have a new piercing, I don't need a refund, I just didn't appreciate the experience and the chunk of hair that's irritating my cartilage from the inside. And I don't appreciate being called in this way while I'm at work, and can't vocally defend myself. She then went on to offer me free piercings from another piercer, as if that would make the issue better. (And keep me from writing a review.) I found this offensive, money is not an issue for me and I never stated that when I told her I wanted more piercings. I only got one that day because a friend recommended to space them out. I'm getting my other two within the month if my first one does okay. I found out later on in the phone call that none other than her parents own the studio. This would explain SO MUCH. It would explain why my message wasn't directly replied to online, and why my criticism was not taken lightly. Most professional people can find a way to apologize without coming across in an attitudinal manner, I wasn't even allowed to get a word in edge wise over the phone. I imagine that during this phone call there was (or may have been. I wasn't there) jeering and giggling in the background while the girl thought she sounded sooo cool berating me. That's mature. Keep it up, it'll get you far. But I don't feel the need to bicker and level over the phone with someone who obviously can't take honest opinions. So since she didn't want to let me talk, I'm talking on this review. That conversation only would have elevated and would have gone nowhere (if I were even allowed to talk, that is). People are going to be displeased once in a while. I work in customer service and the customer is always right even if you do NOT agree. Because then this happens, you lose loyal customers, and they pass on their dissatisfaction via word of mouth. Never have I felt the need to express myself in the way she did to someone, but everyone matures differently I guess. Or doesn't. So, I didn't want to have to write this, but after that phone call I just had to. I am very sad that I can't return to this place that I have trusted for three years. Don did a fantastic job on my tattoo and I don't even feel comfortable coming in to get it retouched if necessary. All in all, what I want you to take from this is that I had a BAD day with the shop. The tattooers are so friendly, the place is run well (with the exception of people doing rude phone calls!), it's CLEAN, bright, and they have good practices. You get what you pay for and when it comes to tats and my experiences with the other staff, I may still pass on a good word. read more

went in on my birthday and had a 4 letter statement done on my calf. Was charged $80 after asking for her to bring the price down. Was first told it would be $100. Wayy overpriced and the letters aren't all the same size. wouldn't recommend. There are other parlors that do better work. Some of the workers also have an attitude. Wasnt greeted when i walked in either. read more

Got my first tattoo today at Axis Tattoo. The place is super clean, and the staff were nice and helpful. My tattoo artist, Lupe, is the best. Hands down. He gave me a lot of tips on how to take care of my tattoo. My first experience getting inked was not bad at all. If it's Axis tattoo, I can go back again. read more

Axis Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Corpus Christi, Texas

I went to get my septum pierced and it was amazing! Of course I was nervous, but my artist Riley was an ANGEL. I had friends that went to him for their piercings as well, and he is seriously God sent. So gentle, friendly, and understanding. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND. I will be going back to him for all my future piercings! read more

Hands down the best shop in corpus, and if you say different then either you've haven't been yet or you're just jealous, mike does genius work and also Anthony ! Recommend highly.. read more

Friendly and personable staff! Been in for piercings and tattoos. Great selection of rad tattoo flash! Still waiting to get a sleeve done. Big or small had very great service and tattoos from the crew at Axis! Big thanks to Don Shapiro for my latest tattoo on my shin! read more

Been hearing about this place that everyone is talking about and give this a shot and I have to say I'm content with my tattoo. Was going to charge me 100 but ended up being 80. read more

Cool place and all, they do some nice pieces and piercings but shit attitude. went there for some small tats and everything was fine until approached by the artists who gave off the "I'm better than you" type of attitude. ended up going somewhere else at the end of the night and still getting exactly what I wanted with a really cool, funny artist. most likely would not recommend. read more

Best tattoo shop in Corpus Christi by far. Bruce and Belinda the owners are great people and do a lot for the community. Big Bruce did a traditional koi fish 1/2 sleeve for me and it is awesome. Little Bruce did an original lotus that my daughter drew and it came out perfect. GREAT artists! read more

The piercer was unprofessional and offered poor advice for cleaning them. He was not thorough and barely went through anything with me. What he did went through was after the piercing, which means the person may have a hard time remembering info thanks to the adrenaline. I read elsewhere that piercers typically give you an info sheet on aftercare. Did not happen. It was my first piercing, which he knew, and I was disappointed. Also, other sources do not recommend dial soap for cleaning, which he did. Would not recommend for piercings. I personally haven't received a tattoo from Axis, but the people I know who have, have crooked line work. read more

Went in for my wife to get nose piercing. Excited and ready to pay and get it done. Up front we asked nicely how they clean their needles, looking for an answer about their procedure. Legit question of a tattoo parlor we never been to. Person up front rudely asked if we were serious by our question. I was taken aback at how rude the person up front was to us. If you cant answer how you keep your parlor clean, I'm not giving you my business. Ill also advise anyone else to stay away. Work on your customer service. I'm glad your business is doing so well you don't need paying customers. Thanks for ruining our afternoon. read more

Adam was nothing but nice to me. He was more worried about my tattoo than me. The little things he was worried showed me how much he cared about his work of art. Definitely will be going back if needed. read more

I went to Axis on a whim to get 2 piercings ;) It was around 10 o'clock on a Saturday night. At first, I didn't want to go through with it because the thought of a male piercing me made me kind of uneasy. But the gentlemen that did my piercings was VERY professional, thorough and kind! He explained everything in detail and answered all of my questions. He was honest about healing times and the pain threshold, which I appreciated. I was by myself and he even asked if I'd like for his babysitter (who was a female and his apprentice) to come in and hold my hand. I was so worried about the pain, but it was quick and virtually painless! I literally didn't feel a thing. I did get a little light headed afterwards, and he bought me a soda and had me lay down until I started feeling better. All in all, a great experience. The shop was very clean, everything he used was brand new and he made sure to sanitize everything. I'll definitely go back for more piercings. I just wish I could remember his name! read more

I've been getting tattooed at Axis for about 4 years now. I moved up to Boston a while back so can't get my fix in as much as I like. Even living in Boston I chose to get my work done in Corpus by Don. It's always great to get worked on there cause its pretty damn chill there. Oh and I guess the tattoos come out good too. Can't wait till I'm back in Corpus to get something else done. Gonna be hard to beat the pickle and taco Don tattooed on my leg last time. read more