i am from arizona, and was in town recently, visiting a friend. she had just gotten some tattoo work done and it was AWESOME! i had a tattoo done here in arizona that was terrible, and it had been a source of embarrassment for me for the 2 years since i'd had it done. i asked her where she had gone to get it done, and if she thought mine had any hope of being cleaned up. so she pointed me in the direction of "in the blood" and more specifically, greg davenport. so i made my appointment, and despite seeing his awesome work on her, i was still nervous as i'd already had one bad experience, and i'm also not a hard core tattoo/piercing person...i get small, girly tattoos and yes, the pain is difficult for me. well, i went in to see greg and he not only put me completely at ease, he showed me several different ways he could fix my tattoo beforehand, and together we decided on the design that would work best. he was an ace and a total professional. i'm not an easy person to tattoo...my hands sweat (and this tat is on my inner wrist), i am afraid of needles...LOL...but greg handled it all with ease, and had me laughing through the entire experience. and to top it off, he made my crappy tattoo with the crooked lines and uneven colors look AMAZING and now i am SO PROUD to show it off! the only negative thing i can say here is that i live in arizona, and greg & in the blood are in pennsylvania. but truthfully, if i ever want another tattoo in the future, i will wait until i'm in pa again....it is worth it to spend a little more, travel a little farther etc to get a great tattoo, and have it be a good experience at the same time. greg, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

I started going to in the blood tattoo about 4 years ago and since then it has become a place of welcoming and friendship, as for the work at the studio it is unbelievable I absolutely refuse to go anywhere else because I now know what quality is in the city and by far in my opinion in the blood tattoo has the best that appeals to me, the absolute beauty that exist on my arms now is what attracts me to that studio, and when you walk in there you don't feel like an outcast, since I've been going there justun the owner has transformed from an artist to somebody that I would like to call a personal best friend, I only wish I could do more for him and the other employees that frequent that studio, I referred many friends to in the blood tattoo and my many friends have referred many other friends to in the blood tattoo, what it all boils down to is a great shop with great people and solid tattoos that last, I have a few that will be getting redone to reflect the edge they should have had vs just getting them done their, trust me, you won't be let done in the slightest! Like Ralph's teacher in a Christmas story, A++++++++++++++++++++ kkearney read more

I've been getting tattooed for 20 yrs. & there are a few good artists/ shops around...but In The Blood is not good, they're bad ass. The place is super clean & everyone is very professional. I was lucky enough to get tattoed by Justun (who I've heard great things about in the past) my first time, and I gotta tell you, he's a great artist. Faster, meticulous & super clean. He gave great advise on size & placement that worked out way better than what I originally "thought" and saved me from makin a choice I would have eventually regretted. That is so important to me and a "real" tattoo artist will know this. Pricing is on point especially for a premium shop, and I didn't have to waint months for an appointment. I've found a new tattoo home and have gotten tattoed several more times by Justun & by Seth. I take my tatts seriously... this stuff don't rub off. In The Blood is only one of two shops I trust in 20 yrs. If your serious about your ink and want clean quality work, I highly recommend In The Blood. Thanks boys...you will be sein me again soon. read more

I went to In The Blood for my first ever tattoo experience about a year ago. It's a very clean, friendly and relaxed place. They are happy to help you with creating a tattoo or working with your own design. The gentleman who tattoo'ed me recreated my design to the T. Very professional! The atmosphere and the quality of their work makes you want to keep coming back for more! -at least for me :) For any new tattoo-ee, they ease you into the tattooing process with no surprises. And they are very thorough with you about the healing and cleaning of your tattoo to ensure it's longevity. This is a great place for those who are seeking their first tattoo, but are scared/nervous about going to the right place. I am definitely going to keep returning for all my future tattoo/piercing needs. Thanks to everyone at In The Blood! You guys rock! read more

I still remember the first time I went to In the Blood a few years ago. I'd never had a tattoo in Pittsburgh and a friend pointed me to them. An artist named Doug, whom I don't think is there anymore, did my first tattoo. It came out amazing. Since then, I've gone back for 5 more tattoos, all done by Justun and it is the only place I'd ever go. Not only is the shop clean and well run, the people who work there are very friendly and awesome to work with. I've come in in the past with a relatively vague idea of what I wanted and couldn't be happier with what Justun transformed that idea into. Heck, I like the place so much that I had my mother in law come down from Erie when she wanted her first tattoo. Carson St. has a lot of tattoo shops on it but In the Blood is the only one you'll ever catch me in. read more

I went to in the blood to get my ribs tattood. The place was clean, friendly, and awards galore. I spoke with Greg Davenport about my tattoo. He was friendly and helped me with my tattoo to get it to where it would stand the test of time and helped me with placement so it would look awesome. He made me up a stencil and off we were. While he was tattoing me he would always take the proper procedures to make sure everything was clean. That's a huge plus in my book. The lines were nice, straight, and clean. The coloring is where Greg really shines in my book. The color transitions are down right amazing. I couldn't be happier with my tattoo. The dude does superb work. He made me feel like a friend instead of just a customer. I will continue to go to Greg for the rest of the work I need. read more

I decided to go to In the Blood for my first tattoo after spending many hours researching different artists in Pittsburgh. I was turned on by the inclusiveness of this studio and far less pretentious vibe than other shops. It was easy to make an appointment, communicate with the staff, and I was able to schedule my appointment within a few weeks of when I called. I was very nervous, but Justun is so chill and so nice, that once we got started, the process was a breeze. I enjoyed spending the afternoon with Justun, not to mention he designed and perfectly executed a BEAUTIFUL dream of a tattoo for me. I get tons of compliments and couldn't be happier. I will definitely recommend ITB to others and will certainly be going back when I'm ready for an addition. read more

First off, GREAT experience. Very clean, professional and welcoming group. I did quite a bit of looking around before even walking in the door of any shop, and after visiting In The Blood, I was very happy I did. Justun is doing a custom piece for me. After a consultation he had a drawing emailed to me for my review in a little under a week. For a half sleeve, I thought that was very reasonable. Not to mention he nailed the design. Everything we talked about was there and I was very happy. So, what you'll see is the outlining only so far. Going down for shading soon. Can't wait for him to finish!!! If your looking for work in Pittsburgh Go to IN THE BLOOD! You won't be sorry. I'll post final work when completed. Keep up the great work!! read more

I just got a vertical clit hood piercing and my friend got a cartilage piercing. It was very clean and Twitch, the piercer, was very friendly and made us feel super comfortable. The prices were very reasonable, she paid 30 and I paid 70 not including tips. I would recommend this place to anyone for piercings. UPDATE: Brought my sister in to get her industrial, two other friends for various ear piercings, and I got one of my nipples repierced because it was done unevenly elsewhere. They all turned out great and were well priced. My friends had a variety of starter jewelry to choose from and Twitch did a great job making me even and making it as painless as possible despite it being the 3rd time it was pierced. Still 100% recommend. read more

all around great place!! will definitely go back! very clean, nice staff, very professional and talented artists. my mother and i got matching breast cancer ribbon tattoos for my aunt that passed. it is so perfect!!!!! we love it! i also got one behind my ear that same day and love it too. we walked all over the south side trying to get an appointment and this was the only place were we actually felt like they wanted our business. other places told me the one behind my ear couldn't be done BUT not here. at In The Blood they sized it up just right and did the best job EVER!!! You Won't Be Disappointed!!! This place is AWESOME! Already planning my next one and have been telling all of friends to go here as well. read more

First referred by one of my best friends "Mad Mike Jones". I have to say Justun has made getting all my tattoos a comfortable experience as well as a lot of fun. Such a professional artist along with all the others at the shop as well. I recently got my nose pierced as well by there piercer "Twitch" that too was a good experience and fun too. Back to the tattoos I have to say Justun has way of making everything flow and and come to life. I cant tell you how many time I get asked where I go to get my tattoos or how good they look. But anyone looking to get "GOOD" work definetly check out "In the Blood". I dont mind driving almost 5 hours everytime to get them done either. Its worth it for sure! read more

I've had all of my tattoo work done at In The Blood and it's for 3 main reasons. 1) The Artists are professional. 2) The Shop is clean, sterile, and well kept. 3) The quality and detail of the work is top notch. I would highly recommend In The Blood to anybody who is looking to get tattoo work done. Whether it be your first one or looking to get something added. Any of the artists whether it be Justun, Mike, or Seth are far beyond capable of anything you could want tattooed. While there are a myriad of tattoo shops all over the Pittsburgh area and shops people swear by, stop into In The Blood and check them out. read more

I went to In The Blood after having a lot of issues with piercings I received at another Pittsburgh shop. Twitch, the piercer, has done all of my piercings since then, and has even helped me correct problems with existing piercings. He is extremely friendly and very professional. He is a member of the APP, so you know right away that he's good at his job and has high standards for methods, equipment, and jewelry. I have not had any problems or complications with any piercings done by Twitch, and I will never go to another shop now. I trust Twitch, he completely won me over and impressed the hell out of me. read more

The shop is very clean and the staff is friendly. The artists do amazing work. I've worked personally with Justun. He's taken a design I had in my head and drawn it on paper. I was very happy with it! I've taken a design from a child's book into him, and he drew it up perfectly! He also tattooed a portrait of my pet on my arm from a photograph. He is truly talented! Justun and the other artists are always willing to work with you to make sure your experience is positive and you have the tattoo you want. You will definitely leave the shop with a huge smile on your face! Go check them out today! read more

Have been pierced and tattooed multiple times at this place. Seth does an excellent, professional job with the ink and knows his stuff. He's great with giving suggestions and is the go-to guy if you're looking to go get a fun original piece from an artist. His work is incredible. Twitch, the piercer is perfect too. He's got the steadiest hand and makes it almost impossible to feel nervous for any piercing you're looking to get. Not to mention I think he's gathered the most impressive selection of jewelry in the South Side. It's all drop dead gorgeous. Overall, I FUCKING LOVE IN THE BLOOD. read more

This is the ONLY shop that I will go too for piercings, and a fantastic shop for tattoos as well. "Twitch," the piercing artist, is not only clean, and professional, but friendly. He has NEVER hurt my body or made me bleed in any way. He has also never lied to me like some other piercing shops have. Everything is straight and to the point. Justun has done one of my tattoos and all I can say is WOW. He was also very professional and clean, opened the needle in front of me like I asked. He's always booked so if that tells you anything ;) I recommend this shop to everyone. read more

Everyone at In the Blood Tattoo is very professional and helpful and they make you feel at home when dealing with them. I have gotten 4 tattoos from In the Blood, 2 from Mike, 1 from Justun, and 1 from a previous artist. The only downfall that I find to the shop is that they no longer have a piercer because I used to come here for piercings as well. I have brought quite a few of my friends here to get work done. Definitely where I will continue to get my work done and I will continue to recommend them to anyone else looking to get good work in the Pittsburgh area! read more

I have been going to Justin (the owner) for years now, and he's tattooed my chest, an entire full sleeve, and my started my next one. His particular style is what made me go to him in the first place. I love the fact that even though my tattoos are "traditional", they are 100% original and look different from everyone else's. In The Blood and all their artists totally stand out from every other tattoo shop in Pittsburgh, and I will keep going there for years to come. Totally fast as well as clean, real cool guys that make you feel welcome too. Keep it up guys! read more

Hands down the best tattoo shop in Pittsburgh, hell I even drive 3.5 hours from Columbus, Ohio to get work done by my man Justun. I ONLY go to him for my work because it's a trust/family thing! I have a half sleeve on both arms that yet to fade & its been about 7+ years since it's been done. Also, it is one of the cleanest shops I've ever been too. If anyone asks where to go for some nice ink; whether its Pitts. or here in Columbus, I say make the drive to In the Blood! You won't regret the great work!! I just wish I could give them more stars! read more