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    Certified Tattoo Studios

    3.9 (105 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Inspo

    I came to certified tattoo looking for a small fine line tattoo. I sent picture and was told that this artist could do it. Well, the first session was okay(ish). She printed out a stencil to trace over but even still she went a little rogue with her letters. Not so cool when it's a tattoo of a persons signature. Her hand was shaky, etc. However it wasn't too bad and I could live with it but I knew it would need a touch up. The touch up was WORSE. I asked her if she needed to see the name again or the stencil because parts of the letters hadn't taken deep enough into the skin. She assured me she didn't. SHE NEEDED IT. The D was not correct, the e wasn't correct, uneven lines, shaky hands, didn't trace exactly like she should've and once again certain parts of the tattoo didn't take because she don't apply the even pressure needed.So unhappy with something that was suppose to be a very intimate gesture for my 20 year anniversary.

    ...Unless we sell the company ...  and then you are out of luck.  Too bad.
    Misha M.

    LOVED Pens and Needles have gotten several tattoos (family members too - at my recommendation). New ownership is not honoring last year's Black Friday Sale deals which is hugely disappointing. The artists there may still be good - but I'll never know, because I won't be going there. Any other CO Springs shops interested in making good on their $400 in gift certificates?

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    Leila R.

    Shame on me for not posting sooner. Not that they need my help. I got a tattoo from Jay. I was a referral. My hairdresser has a bad ass sleeve and chest piece and other stuff from him. He had a really great deal going on at the time, so I got the "tools of my trade" done for half off (can't beat that). I'm a writer. So, I got an ink pot with quill and a rose. And his design knocked it out of the park. He's a total professional that is really detailed and is a perfectionist about his trade. So appreciated. He also has a book and talked to me about the history about his style. The whole shop just reeks of antiseptic. Such a great sign. They're stringent on their cleanliness standards. He was also really quick and painless. Well, as painless as the process can be. People at the front desk are always awesome, too.

    Danielle H.

    Got a beautiful tattoo done by Mike! We provided him with some pieces we liked and he used them to create an entirely original design! This was my first tattoo and not only was both he and the front desk very personable but they also did wonderfully at putting me at ease throughout the entire process. Very professional business and I can't wait to go back!

    Comfortable seating, many flat screens in the waiting area.
    Lyss C.

    Pens and Needles reputation precedes them, and based on my experience there it's well-deserved. The studio is a modern, immaculate and thoroughly artistic space. I wanted to cover an old tattoo and selected Xander as my artist. He did an amazing job on my chest piece - the delicate line work and each detail is on point. He's an incredibly gifted artist, with a patient, calming and meticulous demeanor. Great music, conversation and an entire Netlix catalogue helped a lot during the more sensitive areas of the process. Over the course of multiple sessions, every staff member I encountered from reception, to other artists and the owner were lovely, knowledgable and professional. I think when you have that level of talent, you'll find no pretensions and instead let the art speak for itself. I'm very glad I went there, and would not want to be tattooed anywhere else.

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    Place was filthy and front desk was so rude I wouldn't recommend a dog to get tattoo at this place

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    Got piercings done with Mike. He was extremely professional, kind and talked me through the process. Thank you Mike for my piercings.

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    Walk-in for a simple 2 word tattoo maybe 15 minutes was charged $150! Overheard another tattoo…read moreartist tell a customer minimum was $100. My fault for not asking in advance. He didn't mention the price until I was in the chair with the stencil on my arm. Awkward timing. "Integrity" not so much. be aware ask in advance.

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    3.8(16 reviews)
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