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Light Side Tattoo and Piercing

Light Side Tattoo and Piercing

4.4
(9 reviews)
4.6 mi

Got a piercing done by Tim after Valentine's Day, to say I was SUPER nervous was an understatement…read morebut Tim made me feel very comfortable and check over and over to make sure it was what I wanted, made sure to instruct me on everything after care instructions were very thorough and was even given to me on a print out of everything he said, will definitely be going back for either tattoo work or more piercings.

I set up an appointment to get their input into what they could do with regards to my tattoo that…read moreis 15+ years old. It is a Mecha-dragonfly that the original artist did an amazing job on, and I just wanted it touched up and improved upon as it was just the stenciled outline.  About 9-10 inches wrapped around the upper arm. I gave them multiple suggestions and ideas that I would like to see about getting if possible. I also sent them a picture before the appointment. I stated in an email that I know I may be asking too much with my needs beforehand, which included my many ideas. I just wanted to throw out ideas to see what sticks. I have a darker skin tone and I knew that may be a hindrance to some of the effects I wanted. That is why suggestions and ideas from their side would have been welcomed. Last time I checked, white is still a color that can be used in a tattoo. Front of house basically told me about why nothing I suggested would work. No suggestions or ideas from their end. Weird. After listening to him drone on about why nothing works, I had to stop him and ask him to tell me what they can do. They could NOT do mechanical components or at least incorporate that with animals. NO Steampunk, NO stain-glass ability, NO mechanization, NO making insects look menacing, NO creating a shimmer/iridescent effect, and NO to coming up with alternative suggestions from their end. Which is fine---but you know...If they felt this and knew this---they could have just told me in a reply to my email of all the things that they couldn't do so it wouldn't waste both our times. The guy basically said that if I was an albino, they may be able to work with me. (seems like an odd thing to insinuate) Or---I have a totally different approach/opinion to what an artist can or can't do. I was not looking for Banksy---but just an artist who can think outside the box. Color by # tattoos is not my style. This could have been a very amazing project for them to show off. It will now go to another. Their loss. Bottom line is,---- I did not feel welcomed there, which may have been intentional. ---Which is fine, because I had my own preconceived notions before I went there, which seem to have been accurate. Funniest thing is----I had $1100 cash in my pocket to throw down for this tattoo. I heard laughter as a left when my last statement was that this seemed to not be the place for me and giving my thanks. A really strange quasi-hostile business experience and I expect a quasi-hostile response. :) It is always a good idea to know if you are the correct clientele for any establishment within the community. However, I am thankful that they were up front about all the things that they couldn't do-- because giving them my money for them to experiment with would not have been prudent.

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Family Tradition Tattoo

Family Tradition Tattoo

4.3
(35 reviews)
16.0 mi
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This tattoo shop comes highly recommended by many of my friends. So I bit the bullet and decided to…read moreget my 3rd tattoo here. I went during a consultation day and talked to Dustin about what I wanted. Set up the appointment and then just waited til the big day. It was my first tattoo in 10 years so I was a bit nervous. My last tattoo was done in a drunken stupor so I barely remembered what a tattoo felt like. Lol. But Dustin was friendly and after applying the stencil, making sure I was happy with the placement, he let me know that he was going to pull a line on the tattoo and to let him know how it felt. It hurt. Not gonna lie. But after a few mins I remembered it wasn't so bad after all. The place is super clean and the staff is extremely friendly. From the time you walk in to the time you leave, there's active conversation and engagement by the staff. Which is awesome. Some shops aren't like that at all. The artists are very talented and they can do an array of art pieces. I plan on getting some piercings in the summer and have heard rave reviews on how great the piercers are. UPDATE: (9/8/18): I went back and got two piercings by Nathan. He was super friendly, laid back and has a really cool kinda silly personality. But that's what you want when you're getting needles pushed through your flesh. He did a great job with making sure I was comfortable, making sure everything was sanitary, and making sure I was ok multiple times before, during and after the piercing. He's very thorough and I'd highly recommend him for your piercings. See photos!

Cordial front desk and telephone receptionist makes scheduling easy and clear. The atmosphere is…read morefamily friendly. The interior is well-decorated and cozy, but with all the privacy you could ask for. Vanda was my tattoo artist and is exceptional. This is my 2nd tattoo with her. I have 3 simple and separate tattoos and if there is going to be a 4th, it will be done by Vanda at Family Traditions Tattoo.

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Apocalypse Ink

Apocalypse Ink

3.7
(6 reviews)
23.9 mi

Came here instead of going to the mall for a helix ear piercing because I thought I'd get it done…read moreright. Well that was not the case. Right off the bat I had to sign waivers that stated I received education on care of my piercing etc, even though I never did get it. I figured I'd get a printout of everything afterwards or at least get told by the guy doing it. Nope. The guy (never even told me his name) had an extremely flat and timid personality. I showed him where I wanted it, and he said he didn't have any studs, only hoops. I told him that even though my goal was to have a hoop, I heard it was better to start with a stud because they don't move as much and cause less irritation and promote better healing. It was as if this was his first piercing because that seemed to be news to him! Miraculously, he found some studs. At this point I should've ran away, but I thought if mall teenagers can do a piercing, how bad could this be? Well I found out!!! He put a dot in the area I said I wanted it and handed me a dirty mirror to check... seemed to be in the right spot so I said ok. Then did the piercing, handed me some tissues and Q tips and walked to the front desk. Never gave me the mirror afterwards to see if it was ok and there were no mirrors on the walls for me to check. When I got to the car and could finally look at it, I saw it was completely crooked and you can see the backing of the earring from the side. Great . I should've gone back in and said something but it wouldn't fix the hole in my ear. Why would he not go straight in, towards my head? Instead he went through the fold so if I put a hoop in it, it's going to look ridiculous. Glad I didn't get inked here because at least I can take the earring out or cover it with my hair.

The place sucks now that Yianni isn't there !! The people that work there are rude and it's a very…read moreunprofessional atmosphere!!

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