I recently received a couple tattoos from here and the lines are clean and they're healing really…read morewell. I made an appointment for a half sleeve as well. Everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable. Alan is the GOAT.

Will be going back to Austin. Excellent experience with super friendly staff. Couldn't have had a…read morebetter experience. No regerts

I've gotten 4 tattoos from here now, and it's definitely a favorite! Max is awesome & super…read moretalented, but from what I've seen - the whole shop of artists are extremely talented!

My husband and I have been into this shop several times now and had nothing but great experiences…read more Phil has been our artist and he is absolutely incredible. He is very time efficient and does a great job paying close attention to detail and making our visions come to life. Would recommend Phil and self inflicted to anyone looking to get a tattoo!

Stopped in here yesterday to look at new jewelry for a helix piercing and I was so pleasantly…read moresurprised by the price of the jewelry! Granted, it is surgical steel and not gold of course making the price better, but I was so happy to have several simple options to pick from. I decided to go ahead and get a second helix piercing since I was below budget! The piercer here is so kind and truly did an incredible job. The atmosphere was very laid back and calm which is always a welcome vibe for a space to me! I can already tell that this piercing is healing nicer than ones I have had in the past. I will absolutely be back here in the future for my jewelry and piecing needs!!

* South City Location Review * Got tattooed by Rachel E. She did an absolutely fabulous job & I am…read moreso happy to have found someone that does such beautiful fine line tattooing!! She stood out the most in the area when searching for fine line. Being an apprentice, she was amazing from the start of our phone consultation to the end of our tattoo appointment. Felt extremely taken care of and comfortable. I love these so much and will be back. She definitely kick started my tattoo addiction again lol.

Super grateful for the folks at 13 roses. The ease of scheduling and attention to detail were…read moregreat. I reached put, got some designs made, and got scheduled all within a week. Which, seemed fast because I know when my partner got their first tattoo it took over 2 months from design to schedule. The interior is dope. They have plenty of tvs playing movies to keep you entertained. Additionally, the decor is great. Lots of contemporary, playful artwork that meshes well. Heather was my artist and she was amazing. The attention to detail is superb and she whipped up exactly what I was looking for. She got me in and out super quick while delivering an impeccable product. Not sure when I will be getting more work done, but it'll certainly be done at 13 roses!

my grandson and I had matching tattoos done today before he went off to college. Kevin M did the…read moretattoos and they came out perfectly. Exactly as we wanted them. The studio is very clean as was Kevin's station. I highly recommend him!

Getting a tattoo is an intensely personal experience, especially for perfectionistic Type-A people…read more Before getting my first large-scale piece, I did A LOT of shopping around St. Louis. I did at least 5 consults at different local shops, and even branched out to the Chicago area, thinking it would be worth the drive to get the permanent work that I'd be happy looking at every day. The consults ranged from 'meh, I'd settle for this' to 'wow, they don't get my idea AT ALL' to downright freaking rude. Little did I know, *my* place was hiding in Benton Park. A coworker heard I was not having success finding an artist, and suggested I reach out to Lucky Cat, where he had had one of his tattoos done. I emailed Amelia, set up a consult, and sent her my artwork. Literally from the first 5 minutes we spoke, I knew she understood the vibe, thought it was a badass tattoo, and that we would get along like friends. When you're doing a big piece, you sit for hours and hours while this other human inflicts pain on your body. Also, did I mention tattoos are hella expensive? Well, all that is to say, it was worth every second and every cent. I trusted Lucky Cat (and Amelia) with my artwork and vision, and was NOT disappointed. Shit, did I get lucky. Since that first sleeve, I've been back several times, and covered both arms. I've also got 2 beautiful thigh pieces from another artist there, Aidan Monahan, and I'm in love with them. I'm a HUGE fan of Amanda's art, and hope to get a piece done by her someday too. As far as the space itself, it's super comfortable, super clean, and very easy to spend multiple hours in. They also have a really cool gallery space attached, and frequently hold popup events supporting other local artists. They're honestly a St. Louis gem, and we should feel incredibly happy they put roots down in this little space.

I saw Amelia here. She is friendly and helpful and will not make you feel pressured. The atmosphere…read moreof the shop is very welcoming and inviting. The tattoo area itself is an open space but they do have privacy curtains should you desire them. It's also probably one of he most well-lit tattoo parlors that I've been in. Be aware that wait times here can be long depending on which artist you wish to see, but in my opinion it's worth it. This is also one of the only majority-female tattoo parlors in the Saint Louis area.

My recent visit was a good experience! The shop was clean and the man working the desk up front was…read morefriendly and personable. We knew it would be a wait and he offered us waters and recommended local spots within walking distance if we wanted to kill some time. Pat was my artist and took his time and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. We had him move the stencil SEVERAL times and he was happy to do it. I've had artists in the past get annoyed, but Pat was lovely. Pic included is 4 days healed.

Professional service from the time I called for appointment and through out. Pat took the time to…read morelisten, design (and redesign). Even though tattoo was a small addition to an older one, he never made me feel rushed. Location is clean and charming.

Had a great experience from start to finish! They custom made a tattoo for me. I have Lupus and…read moreFibromyalgia. They were quick at drawing out what I wanted. My daughter got one for her birthday the same day.

Trader Bobs has some of the best tattoo artists that I've met with. The artists and staff are all…read morekind and patient! They have been very helpful. The vibes of the tattoo shop is pretty cool, definitely American traditional vibes. I definitely recommend coming here!

Walked in on a Friday for my first tattoo (two modest Chinese characters on my chest) and a frenum…read more(male genital) piercing. A little over an hour later, walked out with two new body mods that I am extremely proud of for a price that was both affordable ($190 combined) and well worth the service I got. Tattoo artist Miss Morgan did a fantastic job with a first-time client. She worked quickly and put my mind at ease. Pain on a scale of 1 to 10 was about a 4, with a few twinges of 5 as she approached the bonier parts of my sternum, and many stretches where it was a 3 or even nonexistent. From start-to-finish, it took less than forty minutes, and possibly half that time. When she said "You're done." I was pleasantly surprised. Now I have two Chinese characters that are personally meaningful to me on my chest forever. Most important, I am certain I made the right decision. Based on the much more intricate designs on their walls and their heavily-inked clientele (which means a lot of repeat business), I don't think you can go wrong with any artist here, but if this is you first tattoo and you are nervous, consider asking for Miss Morgan by name. I could not be happier with her work, and she had a fantastic bedside manner. Piercing was done by Caleb, who does all of their piercings, I believe. I'm not shy about my body, but if you are and you want to get pierced in an area that isn't visible to the public, you should know that Caleb is courteous, professional, and very good at what he does. He helped me decide between a Prince Albert and a frenum based on what I was looking for and his expertise without steering me either way forcefully. I previously had a Prince Albert, but opted for the frenum this time, and I am extremely pleased with the result. It's still healing, and will be for some time, but the initial excitement and pride of getting this done still hasn't worn off. The pain was about a 7 on a scale of 1 to 10, but Caleb worked so quickly and efficiently that I barely noticed it after a very intense less than one second period. If you are male and reading this while thinking of getting a piercing down there, my advice is to do it (you can remove them and they will heal without much notice or any damage). Professional service matters, and Caleb provided it like it was second nature, probably because he's done this many many times before. Both appointments were walk-ins on a Friday afternoon. Note that there can be a bit of a wait, since I do not believe they take appointments on the weekend, but only for the tattoo. There was almost no wait for the piercing (just 20 minutes or so for them to prep the area after seeing another client). I had been thinking about getting both procedures done for a long time, and I'm extremely pleased that I did not have to wait an excessive amount of time to get them done. Overall, this is a very professional and affordable shop, and I would recommend it heavily to anyone thinking of getting a tattoo or piercing, especially if this is your first one. If I could give this place a sixth star, I would.

Amazing! All the other bad reviews don't listen to them. This was my first time getting a tattoo, I…read morewas a whole nervous wreck, but the people there were patient, friendly, and understanding, the vibe was very calming so I was nervous for nothing! The artist ( Dee) who did my tattoo assured me that it won't hurt and he was quick and carful, it didn't hurt at all only tiny pinches, I was expecting much worse. I 100% recommend coming here for ur first tattoos if ur a nervous or unsure like I was. The women who helped me find the kind of design I wanted was super helpful and kind also ! They make sure the spot u want the tattoo is clean and satanized, just omg best experience ever!!!