I had a tattoo done here back in 2010. I just want to report how it's held up. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it. It's a really simple piece (a stylized version of my mom's name, I got it shortly after she died to commemorate her). The coloration has still stayed as solid as you can expect, and it still reflects what I thought was a job well done by the artist. In retrospect, the some of the kerning and letter sizing is just the tiniest bit off, but it's a really small thing and not something you'd notice unless you we're really inspecting it every single day. I'd recommend checking them out if you're in the La Crosse area and looking for a new tat. Their prices are reasonable (or at least they were when I got the tattoo, no idea if that's changed), the artists are friendly, and the work is pretty good. read more

A little bit of a story I had been told about an artist by a mutual friend and had loved her work. Reached out and had a good interaction with her and made the appointment. There was a booking mess up to start with. I had been booked on a day the artist didn't even work. But continuing on we had got it rebooked and was super excited but had been a little nervous due to what happened as well as it being my first tattoo. Went in for the tattoo and had a good experience with even getting the artists socials. A couple weeks pass and we had communicated on how it was healing. She had mentioned multiple times on doing a touch ups on the tattoo. Then... blocked. Based off of political beliefs (I'm not huge on judging others for it but maybe just me‍). Then found out that the artist had posted some negative things about the situation publicly on her page. If you ask me it was very unprofessional when building a clientele and working in the public. Just wish we could have come to an understanding or just completely avoided the topic completely. I do love my tattoo but the experience attached is a little bitter. read more

Mind Altering Tattoos - Back Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

Loved the service here! All the tattoo artists and piercers are so nice and polite! The shop is so clean and will make sure you have the best service! My visions were exactly what i thought if not better! Kat definitely went above and beyond and I am loving the tattoos i have gotten! read more

Maggie is amazing! She did this for me and it's healing well. If I get anymore done it's DEFINITELY with her. Rest easy mom I love you and I'm glad my first ever tatto is for you read more

Mind Altering Tattoos - I got this tattoo in honor of my mom (mom in her writing) Maggie did it for me - Tattoo Near Me - La Crosse, Wisconsin

I came here with my three sisters. We wanted to get a tattoo that day and they ended up calling and getting a tattoo artist in for us, Sparx. He was very patient with me and my obnoxious sisters and what we wanted for tattoos. We also got a six-month period where we can come back if we need touchups. read more

I was here for a tattoo a couple years ago and I drove the hour to get a tattoo, but was told that I couldn't get the tattoo but it was going to be a consult instead. Then I went the next day to get the tattoo and my tattoo artist was kind of rude and when I needed a touch up they required another consult before I got a touch up. Still not fully filled in to this day. read more

The shop was clean, the staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, not an overwhelming tattoo parlor like so many are. Cody was a joy. He did a piece for my mom and I and they turned out lovely! Thank you so much, Cody. You are a gem of light and positivity!! The world needs more people like you! read more

The wait time was RIDICULOUS and they told me 4 hours and I waited 6 and a half BUT Greg was my tattoo artist and he did an amazing job. Looked even better than the picture! Will be coming back for sure! read more

This place is phenomenal! My daughter lives in LaCrosse and I live in the Twin Cities and we won't go anywhere else! They were so kind, in answering all of our questions and working with us from everything to design, etc. My daughter was extremely nervous at first, and Len was so patient and kind with her, and was willing to alter the design we want for our mother-daughter tattoos. I plan on having him do more for me! If you're not local to LaCrosse, it's definitely worth the drive! read more

Got my cartilage pierced here when I was 18 by a cool guy named Eric. Very clean environment. Explained the process and care instructions thoroughly. Resonably priced. They also changed out my earring when I bought a new one there. Haven't taken it out in three years. read more

Tried to buy earrings here for my cartilage piercing. I spoke to 3 people that didn't know what they were doing and the 4th person wanted to stretch my piercing and wouldn't sell me any size smaller than a 16G. I'll stick to my tattoo shop back home that will sell me the size earring I want. read more

I received an industrial piercing here, and I would first like to say that the piercer, Kate, was awesome. The rest of my experience, however, was not. My friend got a tattoo here, and was made to pay before service, which made it difficult to leave after waiting nearly 2 1/2 hours without her being helped. The receptionist was rude and spent more time either on a smoke break or on her phone than she did at the counter. Would not go back. Alpha Red in the Dells is much better. read more

Had a tattoo done here by Len. He was wonderful to talk to, and had an amazingly light hand. Very satasfied

Best tattoo shop in town. Everyone is super nice and welcoming. I got two tattoos done by Zane and am about to go back and get another. His line work is spot on. The place is clean and they are very accommodating. read more

I've gotten 2 tattoos done here, personally. Both are not done well. One is a large legpiece (the artist was very personable) however did not connect many of the lines and shaded it wrong. At the same time my friend came in to see my tattoo. As son as she came in, the owner was screaming at the receptionist to change the music that was playing, so he did. The owner then screaming approached the receptionist and was screaming yet again about the music, yelling "theres f*cking kids in here!" My friend standing up for the receptionist said "with all do respect, there is a sign stating no kids allowed" at which point the owner got in my friends (18 year old girl waiting to talk to ak artist about getting her own tattoo done) face and screamed at and threatened her as well. Needless to say she didnt get anything done there and never will. My other tattoo was done by an apprentice (they at no point told me the artist was an apprentice, and I had asked him BC I frequented the shop at the time and didn't recognize him, and he told me he wasn't), however after going in yet again I was told he was and they would not fix my tattoo that he missed a ton of spots filling in, on a small simple tattoo. My piercer ended up leaving, and therefore so did I. My best friend and sister went in after new management to get piercings by a guy Jacob, who stated he was an apprentice but had been piercing for 8+ years in other states and proceeded to insult all of the other shops. My best friend got a tongue piercing that was so crooked and swollen that he was unable to get it out and was throwing up from all of the pain, had to go to my piercer to have it removes and still has no feeling in the top right tip of his tongue. My sister got her nose pierced by Jacob as well and it was crooked, the ring was too small, and she as well had to go to another shop to have it removed. The only time I have gone in since to a female piercer to remove a microdermal that had rejected (only BC my normal piercer was on vacation) removed it, but refused to do any other piercings I wanted because she 'didn't like doing those', or because she 'didn't recommend them'. Generally they are very standoffish and just want you to go in, give them their money, and leave. I'll never go back. They've also quoted me 3x the price all other shops have quoted me for the same tattoo, and all other shops have much more reputable service and experienced artists. read more

Very disappointed with the tattoo I got. It was an extremely simple and small tattoo and she got everything wrong with it. Lines are messy, colors uneven, part of it isn't even fully colored in. I will never come back to this shop. read more

Mostly flash, overpriced. Nice looking shop, they have a good vibe and atmosphere, but not very impressive work.