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    Inkers East Tattoo

    4.5 (16 reviews)
    InexpensiveTattoo, Piercing
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    My second but not last from Johnny. I absolutely am in luv with it!!! His prices are unbelievably more than fair
    Sheryl M.

    I can't say enough about how highly I recommend this shop. Johnny is an extremely talented, creative genius. Went back a week later for my second tatt tonite and am thrilled at how it turned out, just as I was the first tatt I got last week from him. The professionalism and many years of experience is definitely overly abundant here and he makes u feel so comfortable and welcome, unlike sum of these arrogant 'artists' who lack customer service skills.. I've had work dun all over SD and I can finally say I have a regular artist to do all of my future work. He is absolutely amazing!!! Not to mention how reasonable his prices are, I'm seein quite a bit more ink in my near future... Thanx Johnny you are thee best!!

    Savannah L.

    Was skeptical when I first went in because of course it's in Lakeside. The place has cool art but looks a little shabby. Not a long wait at all on Friday the 13th. Got a sunflower by Johnny just below my collar bone and he did an AMAZING job. Will definitely go back and highly recommend. 5 stars for the art and the artist. Amazing.

    Rico C.

    Johnny was a cool cat. Awesome tattoo. Gave him a really rough draft of a Crow in a Cage that looked like a kindergartener would have drawn. He took that and created an awesome design for me. Was so awesome went to the pawn shop after to pawns some stuff so I can get it done that day.. Found my Artist from now on!!!

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    6 years ago

    Are they even still open number isn't in service and no one is ever there...tried contacting several times and nothing

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    8 years ago

    Johnny just did another great job on my tattoo.. Amazing Guy.. What you ask for he gives.. Dammm ..

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    9 years ago

    Johnny is the nicest and best artist I've ever met. His job is done correctly, meticulously, and creatively. I 100% recommend him!

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    10 years ago

    Went here back in 2010 when shredder was still working here. Still love it!!! I hope to come back soon even if it's with a different artist.

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    I can't say anything more Stellar about Johnny if I tried he's truly an amazing man who has always kept his word.

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    The lady who pierced me was very welcoming and nice, she talked to me for a bit abo it the piercing…read moreand how the healing goes, overall very friendly and nice lady customer service wise. as for the piercing I got a naval/belly button piercing here and it came out extremely crooked. I understand that everybodies anatomy is different and it could cause a slight tilt on the piercing but it's been weeks since I got the piercing and looking at it now with no more swelling or redness it is almost ridiculous how off the piercing is. It's very obvious and disappointing how crooked it is. I even went home to my home piercer and even he left a comment saying that it was done very poorly. Loved the service and friendliness but unfortunately Im going to take out the piecing let it heal and then get it redone somewhere else. I want to prefaced that I really hate leaving a bad review and I tried to convince myself that it was fine but honestly just the comments I get from my friends and even another piercer about how it looks just kind of made me feel like I needed to share my honest experience.

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    Brought my daughter here for her first piercings. We had an appointment with Franceska and she was…read moreso amazing with my daughter. She explained the full process to her as it was happening to help ease her anxiety. The place was clean and very relaxing. The two ladies who helped us check in were also super sweet with my kid and answered all of her questions regarding the piercings and options. I saw that maybe the biggest complaint was the price, honestly, while it was pricey, it was worth it. I know we got a quality product, highly hiegenic, and well done (by a professional). I am looking forward to returning in the near future.

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