I went in 3 hours till close for a nose piercing, not knowing that I would leave with the most…read morebeautiful floral spine tattoo and when I tell you that I will never go to another tattoo studio I mean it!!! the staff was extremely welcoming, friendly and professional. I will 100% be returning to the studio.

Everyone told me to go to Evolved or Pierceology for my tattoo, but I wanted to give a local place…read morea visit. I stopped in and told the guys what I was thinking, showed a design and they gave me advice. So I went home, thought it over, came up with a new design and went back. Justin got me all set up and did an amazing job on my art. This place is clean, the artists do great work, and it's cheaper than the "big" places. If you live in GC and want some art done, just stop by and check it out.

Worth every penny! James is a true professional; the skills of an artist and a blue collar work…read moreethic. His work is amazing and I'll never go anywhere else.

From the owner: Offering a wide range of Tattoo styles. Specializing in American traditional. I love doing coverups…read moreas it's always a good challenge. I make sure everyone always leaves with a smile. No piercings.

Great place for walkin tattoos and piercings, inventory on hand for purchase as well. Inks, machine…read moreequipment, and cartridges

Natalie is the fucking bomb. Not only are both of the tattoos she designed amazing, but she is also…read moreso professional and cool to work with. Both of my tattoo experiences there have been the best time! My sister got the key to the lock that I have and she needed a bit touched up after healing and it was super easy working with Natalie to get that done. Everyone that sees my tattoos asks where I got them done and I also recommend Defining Skin and Natalie. If you are looking for an artist to take your idea and make it brilliant art - this is where you should go.

My tattoos speak for themselves. One I "designed" and Natalie totally brought it to life and…read moresecond we collaborated. It was her interpretation of a journal entry of mine and a picture I took while hiking in Utah. She's UHmazingly talented. I'm so grateful for her. Planning the next already. I don't mind waiting 3 months, 6 months or more for a session with her. She's professional, her work is articulate and she's a super cool chik!! I love her and I love her art and I love that I can look at my body and know I will never forget the rich moments in my life that inspired them to be placed there

Dan (Rev Dice) has been my tattoo artist for over a decade now! I have sat in the chair for nearly…read more40 hours with him and I can say he is a fantastic tattoo artist and truly a one-of-a-kind person! You bring your ideas to him and let him work his magic. Whether you have a specific idea and want it done a certain way, or you let his creativity take over, you won't be disappointed! Dan is the man and the only person I trust right now to put their art on my body!!

My sister and I lost our parents just under a year ago and wanted to get tattoos of their names in…read moreBengali (our language). Mike was recommended to us through a friend and I cannot say enough nice things about him! He understood how emotionally charged and exhausted we were and was so kind. He would fill in the talking when we would stop (seriously funny stories!) so we could keep our minds off of the actual tattooing. Mike is seriously the best and I'm so happy we used him...especially for my first Tatoo!

This review is a little late, but well deserved! Back in 2016 when they were Long Street…read moreCollective, I decided to get a piece done commemorating my love of the written word, but without too many words (a little difficult). I couldn't find anything on the interwebs that really conveyed what I wanted it to. I found artist Chris Barton on Instagram and after following him for a while I decided that his style was something I loved and that I though would suit the piece well. We emailed back and forth a few times with a pretty vague description of what I was hoping for, and I had to set my appointment out 8 weeks in advance (they were busy, a great sign!). I didn't see the sketch until I arrived which worried me a bit, but all my fears were calmed the minute I looked at it! I explained my concerns with past tattoo artists who had heavy hands, causing some scarring underneath the tattoo. As someone with darker skin, this is a real concern! He took his time, paid attention to every single detail, and the result was perfect. You could see the artists around the studio were all extremely dedicated to their crafts and styles, and that's why I still sing their praises though I haven't gotten any more tattoos since then. Worth it!!

I was in Columbus for a quick work trip and really wanted to get the first of two swallow tattoos…read moreto commemorate having sailed 10,000 nautical miles. I walked into the shop and instantly knew this place is squared away--great vibe. I made an appointment and when I showed up the next day everything was ready to go; the design was complete and printed, the equipment was all set up, and the artist was prepared and accommodating. They had great music playing and offered me beverages to make me feel even more welcomed. The actual tattoo session was great. The artist was friendly and explained to me fully every step he was taking to ensure the piece was just right--very professional. I am beyond satisfied with how the tattoo turned out and if I ever visit Columbus again I will return for another piece. Also, incredibly reasonable pricing for how satisfied I am with the experience.

I first went here for a cover up of a bad deathly hallows tattoo and Chris did an amazing job with…read moreit. Such small detail packed into a beautiful designs. (Picture) he got everything by perfect and was super easy to talk to about the design. I love looking at it. I went to him again to get my first big tattoo, a spine one and again he was fantastic. We spent two hours pouring over deigns and he was more than willing to adjust it to fit me and my style. Not only was he comfortable with having my fiancé there with me, but we all had a nice conversation to make the time fly by. He gave me breaks so I could sit up and get off the table and I love my spine tattoo. I definitely recommend Cap City Tattoo, and for details, dot shading and line work, I highly recommend Chris.

Alli MacGregor is fantastic! I had the BEST experience out of 3 at this shop. Not only does the…read moreprevious work I had done by other Columbus area artists look BETTER after her hand blessed my skin but I am no longer embarrassed of my tattoo(s) and/or showing my tattoo'd body part out in public. These folks were more professional and courteous to me than the other supposed professionals in this field in Columbus - I do not exaggerate. My body/skin is saved and also my sundresses because I will be so proud to wear them again and when asked where my beautiful tattoo came from I will shout, "Cap City Tattoo!" I actually really am looking forward to having more work done at this shop and by Alli if she'll have me. Thank you Alli and all the nice people at Cap City! Namaste, Live Long and Prosper, Go In Peace

My Wife and I love it here. The Team really are kind…read morepeople, funny, and genuinely care about what they are doing. I have gotten 3 new tattoos and a touch up from them. I plan on doing much much more. Artists here really do a great job of taking your ideas and making them fit the body to look good and no over use of space to block future projects. My wife has gotten 6 from them and has no Complaints and loves each one. My daughter has gotten her Ears done here, and they healed wonderfully. (Thanks Erin!) With the Newley expanded shop, and the great people working there, we are comfortable, feel taken care of, and have been excited to get more.

This place is pretty cool....laid back atmosphere and plenty of good conversation while being…read moretattooed. I went there recently for the bottom half of my sleeve and had my work done by Twackbob. He was super kind, regularly checked in on how I was doing, and overall just had such a positive vibe about him. The tattoo he drew up for me was custom drawn based on elements from reference photos I gave him and it was exactly as I had imagined it. He finished the work quickly while maintaining straight lines and fitting in all the details and shading. I had a great experience overall. I will say that Erin at the front desk was super helpful too. She was very direct when she spoke, so I can understand how (based on the other review for this shop) people may see her demeanor as rude or off putting. I think she's a genuine person who is very informative and helpful, she just doesn't use a fake customer service voice like everyone expects (or should I say, demands) these days. I saw her interact with plenty of clients while I was in the chair, and even watched her do a few piercings, and never once did she seem like she didn't want to help someone. She even came over to me while my tattoo was being finished up and complimented the design, then struck up a conversation about hair dye since we both use vibrants in our hair. So if you're deciding between shops to go to, I'd highly recommend these guys. You can see their work on Facebook and Instagram to get a feel for who you think the best artist is for the type of work you're looking to get. Personally, I loved the work I got by Twackbob (I think his real name is Jimmy) and would highly recommend booking with him!