I had a great experience at Redemption getting my very first tattoo. I really like that you book appointments by reaching out to the artist you specifically want to work with. They have portfolios of the artsists' work on the website. Based on Yelp reviews, I chose Andy Reach and he was great. In order to reserve your timeslot, you send a deposit to your artist (I chose to do so via Venmo), for me it was $60. After you receive the tattoo you pay the remaining amount, $40 for me. [Note: $100 is the minimum fee at Redemption, even for a small tattoo like mine. I was happy to pay that knowing I'm working with a great artist at a reputable shop, but you can probably find cheaper for small, single-color tattoos elsewhere.] Don't forget to tip too! Andy did a great job on my tattoo. I had a really specific design (the 3 stars from the corner of the page in the Harry Potter books) and he copied it exactly. He was very honest and upfront with me about what size and location would last well instead of promising something that would never work long term. I left with a slightly bigger tattoo than I'd anticipated, but I feel confident that it won't fade or blur like the smaller size I'd initially planned on. All in, I was probably under the needle for 20 minutes tops. It felt like someone digging their fingernail into your skin. Sure, it hurts, but no biggie. A month and a half later, my tattoo has healed really nicely and looks great. It bled a little bit the first night but other than that healing was fairly quick and easy. I will absolutely come back to Redemption and Andy specifically if/when I decide to get my next tattoo. read more

As my 18th birthday was a while ago, my first to-do item on the list of stuff to do for the big occasion was getting my first tattoo! Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, I had to wait a little while longer to visit the shop for the first time! After booking the consultation, and meeting my artist, I put down my deposit and waited one painstakingly long week before the official appointment arrived. Of course I was nervous as heck because I had job idea how much the tattoo cost, or how painful it was gonna be, plus doing anywhere during all this madness is a challenge within itself. However, all the safety precautions were being taken, all artists and customers (including myself) had masks and gloves on, and the procedure went great! Jebb, (my artist) did a phenomenal job of making me feel comfortable and calm during the whole thing, and I will definitely be coming back here for my next tattoo! p.s, my art is healing really nicely, and the pain afterwards was little to none! read more

Redemption Tattoo - My Chemical Romance - Danger Days Spider Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Set up appt for tribute tat for my mother's recent passing. Joe my artist was awesome and provided quality work. he also made time to fit my wife in also. super clean store. Good music vibes also. read more

Jebb Riley finished a black & gray tattoo that was started elsewhere. Never an easy task but he got it done. Nice work.

After temporarily re-locating to the Boston area, I started looking for an artist/shop to get a Somerville-themed piece. While there were some artists who peaked my interest elsewhere, I ultimately knew I had to go with Andy Reach at Redemption. First, Andy's work is brilliant. I could try to go into the whys and hows, but it speaks for itself. Really. Just go check it out on instagram. Second, Redemption is just a damn good shop. The people there are friendly, professional, and experts at what they do. Also, doesn't hurt that they're conveniently located just about on the Cambridge/Somerville border. So after a quick in-person consultation (where Andy asked a lot of great questions, to be sure he understood what I was looking for), I scheduled my appointment. Day of, I arrive at the shop and am super impressed with what he had done. I asked for Prospect Tower (Union Square) and he delivered on my expectations and more. The tattoo experience itself was a bit grueling (piece was done on my side, above the hips and just at the edge of the rib cage), but Andy made it as good a experience as it can be. By the end, I was a bit delirious, but incredibly excited to have my vision realized in all its glory. Will certainly add some photos to yelp once healed, but highly recommend anyone thinking about a tattoo to check him out. I hope I get to make it back for another before heading back to the west coast. read more

I wanted a tattoo for my 25th birthday. I tried to get one while in NYC and didn't have time when I was there. I called a couple of places and they said they did walk in but were fully booked for the day...so that didn't help. I then decided to check out Redemption Tattoo. I called them and they said that a guy name Salty had the day open to do tattoo and they took walk ins! I went in and told him what I wanted was a small roman numeral tattoo on my wrist 25 which is XXV. He printed it out and it was the perfect size and font! After it was done he was very helpful in letting me know about the aftercare of my new tattoo. I would recommend Redemption Tattoo! Ask for Salty, Dave! I will be back again when it's time for my next tattoo! read more

Redemption Tattoo - Roman Numerals 25. XXV By: Salty, Dave - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

My long and tiring first tattoo process has finally come to an end and I could not be happier with the results thanks to Deirdre Doyle. I have spent 10 months doing extensive research and looking at so many artists portfolios. I came across Redemption Tattoo online and immediately was enchanted with Deirdre's work. I stopped by to speak with her and talked about my design and she was very friendly and accommodating. The tattoo was scheduled for a week after(they do take walk ins depending on availability but I wanted mine on a specific day). I basically spent the entire day freaking out nervous as this was my first tattoo and I was convincing myself I would somehow pass out. Good news: I DIDN'T! I can't say enough about how comfortable Deirdre made me feel, how friendly and calming she was and how much her whole demeanor helped put me at ease. The tat itself(my first, yay!) was on my upper arm(a leo zodiac sign with a mermaid tail) and it didn't hurt as bad as I thought. It was more of a mild inconvenience than actual pain. Took about an hour and I paid 100+ and was so happy with it. Thank you for such a great experience, Deirdre. I'm already thinking about my next one! read more

Redemption Tattoo - leo zodiac sign with colorful mermaid tail. Done by Deirdre. - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Andy Reach is a g.d. legend. The short version: Andy was a stellar professional, and a ton of fun to work with, and made me feel at ease from his first email all the way to the tattoo itself. And to boot, the tattoo itself looks stellar. Highly recommended if you want to work with an artist who'll partner with you with no pretense and no BS, and have a great time doing it. Backstory: This was my first tattoo, and I had several questions before getting my tattoo. Andy was incredibly patient, helpful, and fun to work with throughout. He was meticulous about addressing my questions and concerns prior to the day of and working with me on some changes, and equally attentive to detail in trying to get my stencil and line done perfectly before starting on the tattoo itself. I really appreciated that. I did weeks of research on shops and artists, and am really happy I came in to see Andy in the end. Can't wait to go back for more. read more

Gebb was my tattoo artist. Guys the man. Very good at what he does. Couldn't be happier with the ink I had been giving by him. Positive attitude. People friendly. Guys the real deal. Thanks again redemption tattoo ! read more

I could not be happier with my experience at Redemption, and with Andy Reach. This being my first tattoo, I did my fair share of research. My grandmother had just passed away and I wanted to get something in remembrance of her so I wanted it to be perfect. I searched high and low on google, and yelp, and didn't find too many places that really stuck out to me. I am from RI and I was wiling to travel for my tattoo. I had come across someone on Instagram who had gotten a similar tattoo like the one I wanted. This tattoo was done by Andy. I saw that he had recently switched tattoo shops and was now at Redemption. I saw his work online and was thoroughly impressed. I contacted Andy via email and he responded very quickly. He recommended that I come in for a consultation but we could always discuss via email if that was not an option. A few days later I drove up for my consolation. The shop itself is small, but very nice and clean. There I was able to meet Andy, show him what I wanted and pay my $60 deposit (deposit is cash only). I made my appt for 2 weeks after the consultation. I received a call a few days before my appt to confirm my appt which was nice. I came in this past Sunday, Andy made me feel comfortable and made sure that I liked the placement of the tattoo. He did an unbelievable job. When I saw that tattoo for the first time after he finished I cried. It couldn't not have come out better. I will absolutely be visiting Andy and Redemption tattoo again. read more

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Deidre Doyle is a phenomenal artist with the ability to listen to her clients and deliver on her work. The shop itself is in a great location and is clean. I highly recommend Redemption to anyone in the Boston area looking to get some new ink. The other artists in the shop do great work and are friendly. The only ( slight) drawback is the parking situation. You may have to play the meter game if you're getting a piece that requires more than 2 hours. It's a great experience getting work done at Redemption Tattoo. read more

I hopped on the tattoo train last Friday and I couldn't be happier with the results. This was obviously my first one and I did a lot research on which Boston shop to go to... in the end, it was Redemption all the way. I get my hair done at Judy Jetsons and the ladies there suggested Mike Shea but when I made my in-person consultation, I left it up to the discretion of the person I was speaking with to choose my artist. That must seem strange but honestly, their portfolios were all great and I felt like no matter what, I'd be in good hands. Plus, my idea was rather simple (Keep Calm and Carry On with the crown of King George VI, in black, on my right forearm. See photos!). I waltz in on Friday looking tough but really scared out of my mind. I was excited but also crazy nervous about the pain and whether the letters would come out as perfect as they had to be. Ben McClellan was my artist and was great when it came to resizing the text and crown (even though I felt like a jerk for asking him to tweak it a few times). My friend and I enjoyed looking at all the flash art framed on the walls (including a print of a seahorse wearing a top hat. What?! Next time I'm getting that...on my lower back. What can I say? I ooze class). So everything is in place. The stencil looks great and my friend offers his hand but since I'm a stubborn son of a bitch, I decline and expect the worst. But...it never came. I didn't even flinch. Actually, the 'pain' was quite enjoyable (aka I'm going to look like the tatttooed lady in 6 months). The tatttoo took about an hour and I didn't want it to end! Ben was great throughout the process (didn't talk much but laughed occasionally when I told him about my pining for the daper seahorse). Even after cleaning it off for the final time, he decided it wasn't perfect yet and asked if we could continue for another minute. My ears perked and I happily obliged! The tattoo was $220 including the $40 deposit and I gave him a huge tip for doing a flawless job (getting the letters that straight while wielding a vibrating brick? He deserves a cupcake!) and being easy on the eyes (Hey, don't judge me- that's always a plus). Putting my rambles aside, GO.HERE. You won't be disappointed. EDIT: Ben has done 5 more tattoos on my since I wrote this and they're all lovely and perfect. (11-14-11). read more

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I've gotten 2 beautiful tattoos from Deirdre. The environment is clean and friendly and the work is fantastic

Diedre did such an amazing job on my piece! I am so pleased with it. We were in touch via email before the big day and when I arrived she had a great sketch all ready that incorporated my feedback. She was fun and easy to talk to during the process. read more

Josh is the best. He has done and entire sleeve on my fiance and three large tattoos on me. All of his ink is precise and incredible well done. He is an amazing portrait artist, and had gentle hands. My first tattoo, I was new to the process and wasn't sure how to convey my idea. "I wanted a tree nymph, but powerful looking, but with cool hair, blah blah blah." I didn't realize that nothing I was saying was useful to him. He told me that I should go home, get reference pictures of the hair I like, of the body style, and they after I have those concrete references, then to bring them all in and he would draw something up to put it all together. All said and done, I have a beautiful, powerful tree nymph on my side. He has done two more large one since then and all three are wonderful. Josh will be straight with you. He will tell you that having a tattoo with no black border will look like shit in less than 2 years b/c color ink is designed to disperse and black is designed to be the barrier. He will tell you what part of your idea will translate into a tattoo and what wont in a helpful way. He doesn't want you walking around with a shitty tattoo anymore than you do. He takes great pride in his work and is a great guy. read more

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I guess I couldn't wait any longer to give the most amazing feedback for the tattoo shop and my tattoo artist, Deirdre. Yesterday I got my very first tattoo, and I just can't stop smiling. I'm so happy that I got it from Deirdre because she is one truly amazing person from the inside out. Not to mention what a true artist she is. She is so confident, and she put me at ease as soon as we started. I was so anxious and concerned about pain, but she did it so gently, that I couldn't believe how smooth it was. I still have hard time finding the right words for her. I will be posting pictures as it heals, but even now I'm in love! Phil was amazing! He was so informative and helpful. He answered some of my questions too, and was so fun to talk to! Thank you! I will be back for more for sure! read more

Redemption Tattoo - Healed shot. Tattoo by Deirdre . - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Recently had 2 pieces done by Mike Shea (co-owner) and I don't think there are enough kind words out there, to say about Mike and the studio. Mike was warm/ welcoming. Other artists that were present, while I was there for both my consultation and actual appointment, made me feel very comfortable. Space was extremely clean and organized. Once you're there, it's clear how high "professionalism" and "service" are ranked, as far as studio values. Mike is an exceptionally talented artist and tattooist - I actually came to Mike with artwork and he did an outstanding job bringing it to life. He's also a great conversationalist so it made the time fly! Would highly, HIGHLY, recommend Mike and really everyone at Redemption. Will be going back for my next couple of pieces! read more

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Got my first tattoo here with Ben McClellan back in January. I chose Ben because of the excellent work he has done with shading of plants, and he did not disappoint. Ben is an absolute artist. He was open to suggestions on last-minute edits, was able to quickly do the changes on the stencil without it looking sloppy or rushed, and even beautifully free-handed parts of the design I wanted changed after the stencil was applied. He was a little hard to get a hold of at first, but learned if you call ahead you should usually be fine. The parlor itself was clean and professional. Safety and sterility were a priority, and the experience wasn't grimy at all. When I get the itch for more ink, I'll definitely be heading back here. read more

i would love to give this shop a better review. i really would. mike was super sweet and we had a really great talk. but the tattoo he gave me is another story. it looks like a child's drawing. one eye is way bigger than the other, and one eyebrow is way longer than the other. i am embarrassed to have it on my body and am now looking desperately for someone to cover it up. i paid wayyyyy too much for this. i feel bad leaving this review because i know he only had the best of intentions, but this is not ok. MIKE SHEA did this. read more

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I got tattooed by Andy Reach. He did an amazing job. He was very professional and he took his time to make sure it was the best tattoo it could be. I would recommend this shop and this artist to anyone. And I will be going back for more work! Definitely worth the price read more

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These weren't my first tattoos but my experience with Redemption was so great that it was like starting fresh. The shop is very small but also very clean, and the overall atmosphere is both relaxed and professional. Deirdre did a beautiful job with the pieces: two small floral pieces on my wrists with some intricate line work. She was also just really pleasant to work with and I will definitely be coming back to Redemption whenever I'm ready for my next tattoo. read more

Redemption Tattoo - Photo taken a few hours after the work was done - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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This is my second tattoo and my first was about 4 years ago so i was a bit anxious as I forgot the process. Deirdre is a true professional!! I gave her 4 different references and wanted something from each. She drew up my tattoo in no time and I could seriously say I had NO changes! She is professional, personable and an AMAZING tattoo artist. She made me feel completely comfortable. I am happy to say I have an artist for life. Thank you Deirdre for your patience and your gift to put me at ease! It came out perfect and exactly as I had envisioned!! read more

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I was in the market for a new place to get my ink after my artist at my previous place moved to Hawaii, i did a little research and decided on redemption, Ive been working with Erick Lynch to have two cover ups done and he's done a fantastic job i will be back for more work most defiantly read more

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Reached out to Adam LoRusso on the off chance that he had time for a small wrist tattoo. I had looked into his art on Instagram (@adamlorusso) and loved his floral work. Quick and professional on emails. When the day came, he took the time to talk placement over with me which may seem like a requirement but I appreciated it as it's my first tattoo that will be plainly visible. He let me take my time getting used to it before we dove in which made me feel at ease. Very easy to talk to and his line work is beautiful. Shop was clean, comfortable and very well organized.There is street parking with a meter which was very convenient you can pay with coins or an app. The other artists in the shop were in high spirits which made it that much more pleasant. Went back for a touch up a few weeks later, fell in love with it even more.  So happy to have met and be tattooed by him. Will absolutely be back in the future. read more

Redemption Tattoo - Such beautiful line work. - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Andy Reach is an amazing young artist and a really great guy. He designed a 3/4 sleeve tattoo to cover an old shoulder piece I had. When I arrived for the appointment and saw the stencil I wasn't completely in love with it. The design itself was artistically amazing, but there were a few things I wanted to change. Andy, offered to redesign the whole thing for me. He was adamant that we not proceed until I thought the design was perfect for me. I never felt any pressure to go forward until I was ready. So despite me wasting a 4 hour block of his time, he went back to the drawing board for no additional deposit or payments and redesigned the tattoo based on reference material I later emailed him. When I came back the second time I absolutely loved his new design. He incorporated my reference material into his own art style and the result speaks for itself. The tattoo experience was excellent. Andy is meticulous with his work, which is what I would expect from a dedicated artist. The lines session took about 3.5 hours but he rounded down to 3, which I thought was a really classy move. Redemption is an expensive place, and most of the artists are booked far out in advance, but if you're serious about quality, design, customer service, and professionalism... go see Andy Reach. read more

Awesome. Will go back clean down to earth people very friendly will go back Salty Dave. Was my artist awesome work awesome guy read more

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I initially found Redemption because of the amazing ratings it got on this site. While in the Marine Corps, stationed in NC I had the experience of working with some great tattoo artists (when I left Boston tattooing was still illegal). I have a great half sleeve that was beautifully done down there. Looking to add some work to my half sleeve, Salty Dave created a nice little piece for me. Through the artwork was great, the lines are really shaky especially compared with what I already have...in fact there really isn't a comparison. Though it's not real noticeable now I'm guess in a few years it will be smudgy. Other artists might be good to go here but so far I'm rating Redemption as a "meh" read more

I've had 2 great experiences with Erick at Redemption tattoos. Not only is the shop extremely clean & neat, but everyone I've interacted with working at the shop seems to be really nice. Erick is a total pro - he does amazing, meticulous work and is happy to answer any questions. I'm glad I found this place to finish my Japanese style sleeve (the artist I was working with moved away) and I look forward to getting more work done in the future! Just know you have to book many months in advance! read more

I am not a fan of this parlor. The first time we went, we were laughed at because we wanted to make an appointment for 3 months away. The second time we went(we wanted to give them another shot), we were told it was impossible to create a galaxy themed tattoo. We went to Fat Ram's instead on both occasions, and we will not be going anywhere else from now on. read more

First tattoo experience... Ooookay here's my schpeel about this wonderful place! I went in Friday looking to get something done that day, and "Salty" Dave was there. He helped me out and actually had asked me if I could come back around 6, but I had to work, BOOO! Made an appointment for today (Monday), and I couldn't be happier. I just gave Dave what I wanted and he made all the magic happen. We played around with sizes and angles for a bit, and he was wicked cool about it all. There was no pain whatsoever, and I was super comfortable there. I paid $180 including tip for both of my forearms done. Absolutely love them and I can't wait until they're fully healed so I can show 'em off to the world! read more

Redemption Tattoo - My first tattoo(s) experience with Salty Dave! LOOOVE - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I cannot give this place enough stars. Josh alone deserves 20! He devoted his entire day to me and four of my derby teammates. We were all getting a team tattoo but I had changed my mind the day before and called asking if it would be possible for me to get something completely different instead. I knew it was a pain in the ass thing to do but by my appointment time the next day he had drawn up EXACTLY what I wanted. He was also extremely nice and comforting to me for the 2 hours I was sitting in his chair. It is by far my favorite tattoo and I am so grateful that Josh was beyond patient and kind to all of us. This place is highly recommended by me. I'm going back soon to get another. read more

Very satisfied by the service provided at Redemption. Mike Shea was my artist and he is a cool dude and did an awesome job for me, best tattoo I have to date and best experience too, thanks again Mike! read more

I've been here twice and I'm craving another tattoo since the last time I've been was like a year and a half ago. The layout, the atmosphere, and the coloring (ok yea, i'm wicked gay and obsessive compulsive) are all really cool and make me enjoy this place even more. Mike Shea is a great guy and he did a custom graffitti piece tattoo of mine and a circular face logo of mine. they are decent for prices, but I mean, come on, it's Boston/Cambridge, it's not gonna be as good as some places like in New Hampshire. I love this place, and when I save up enough, I'm going back here to get more ink.... it's been a long year and half without any tattoos :( read more

I had an appointment with Josh on Thursday night. He was gentle, nice -- and we even had a 20 second laugh break. I got a simple medium sized tattoo on my upper back -- he was VERY comfortable to be with, I just wish I could have talked more...but I definitely spaced out during the tattooing process. His work came out AWESOME. I had a lot of LONG STRAIGHT LINES in the design I wanted -- and they all came out perfectly straight. I might go bake him some cookies or write him a card. read more

If you're a girl like me you maaaaybe carried the idea of your tattoo around for years before you got the courage to walk through the doors of a shop and make it official. if you're also like me, maybe you've walked into a shop and they were less than welcoming to break the skin on your big ideas. (i'm talking to you stingray) anyway, if you're a girl like me, get your ass to redemption and into ben's chair because if you're a girl like me, you're awesome, and you'll only be infinitely cooler once he's done giving you EXACTLY what you envisioned with no bullshit or full-sleeved snobbery. thanks ben, i tweeted springsteen a photo of the mastery that is your fine tattooing skills meeting his lyrical genius and he twerped back! thanks to you, bruce and i are BFFS. redemption is king. read more

I chose Redemption for my tattoo, and Josh as my artist, based on the reviews here, especially by people I know. I had originally considered Pino's but the wait was insane, and my tattoo is pretty simple -- some Hebrew text and a bird. I strolled in about a month ago with a dove I liked but wanted a small modification to, and a Hebrew font I liked, and told Josh what I wanted, and he said okay. It was all pretty nonchalant, which is fine with me, it actually made me trust Josh more. I came in a week ago for my actual tattoo with Emily, and I am sooo glad I had her with me. Josh showed me his sketch and I was like ahhh, the letters were backwards, which was my fault because I didn't tell him Hebrew goes right to left. So ge quickly resketched, I moved things around a little, he put the stencil on me to show me how it would look, and i was ready to go. He didn't coddle me at all which is where havinng a friend with me was key. It was my first tattoo and I was terrified of how much it would hurt, and the pain was even worse than my expectations. It was like being stabbed in the ribs for an hour while my insides rattled. I made Emily regale me with stories, though, while I apparently made constipated faces, and Emily was kind enough not to get any photographic evidence of that. An hour later and I was done and I absolutely love my tattoo. Love love love, it's a torrid love affair. I really couldn't be happier with it and would recommend both Redemption and Josh in a heartbeat. read more

I am visiting the area from out of state and was hoping to get a good tattoo on short notice. Now before I go any further I should let ya'll know I have several tattoos, large and small, and have a husband who has been in the industry as a body piercer for nearly 20 years. We have been together for over 10 so I have spent quite a bit of time in tattoo shops. He is a well respected piercer on both coasts, and actually wrote the laws currently in place in the state of Vermont governing piercing. No, this does not make ME an expert but I know some stuff ok!? :) Anyway.... I looked on line for like 3 days straight and decided I wanted to go to Redemption. I went in on Tuesday afternoon to see what, if anything, they had avail. The place was easy to find and although there is only on the street parking, it wasn't super hard to find a spot within the block. When I walked up the shop was inviting with big windows and a clutter free appearance. When I walked in I was immediately greeted by a nice fellow who I assume to be the desk person as I didn't see him listed as an artist on the shops' website. He asked me the usual questions but did not come off as pretentious or cooler than me, which happens A LOT (too much if you ask me) in this industry. After getting the gist he looked in the book, and told me who was avail. I was hoping for their new artist, Chris, simply because his online portfolio suggested his specialty is in American Traditional which is what I wanted. He was not avail. Actually none of them would have been, except Josh had had a last min cancellation for Thurs. I had fully researched all the artists' portfolios online, and maybe even FB stalked them a bit lol, So I was ok with any one of them laying some ink on me! I took the appt, put my deposit down. $60 cash. Note they only take cash deposits! No big deal tho there's a BofA ATM less than a block away. So I show up a few days later for the tattoo and my guy, Josh is waiting for me. I was like 3 min late.....sorry bout that...stupid traffic..... He showed me the drawing, which was already done. Another plus, as I HAVE had artists not even have the sketch ready at the time of the appt. I loved it, so he went to set up. after a few min he brought me back to his very clean well lit station and we discussed placement. He laid the stencil on my arm and after checking it out in their SPOTLESS GIGANTIC mirror he had me lie on the table which was covered with single use hospital dressing, love that! Everything was super clean and sterile and he of course had gloves on, single use ink caps etc etc. I mean really who doesn't these days.....unless you "have a friend who tattoos out of his house" *PUKE* We didn't chat a lot but enough that I didn't feel awkward, or unimportant.... he was friendly and laughed at my stupid jokes and silly dog obsession. I'm glad he didn't talk my ear off, because I'd rather he be concentrating on the task at had...ME! LOL but seriously I know some tattooists that talk SO much that an hour tattoo takes three. He told me it would take two hours and it was about 1.5, and I DON'T feel like he rushed. We discussed color palate during and I left most of it up to him. I like the music they played too, always a plus when you dig the atmosphere. The price was totally fair, and exactly what I expected to pay. I gave him a $40 tip. PEOPLE PLEASE ALWAYS TIP YOUR ARTISTS (TATTOO AND PIERCING) He took a pic of it on his phone and I HOPE HOPE HOPE it gets put on his FB or on the website! A great experience without pomp or pompousness! :) read more

Adam is extremely extremely talented and professional. I booked with him for three sessions six months in advance for a half sleeve and it was well worth it. He knew exactly what I was looking for and added his creative brain to make an exceptional end result that was even better than I could've imagined. There is a reason he is booked so far out. I highly recommend Adam. I am heading back to him for a cover-up of an old tattoo as well and I can't wait. Redemption is also super clean and everyone is very nice there as well. I don't think I could've had a better experience. read more

Redemption Tattoo - Obsessed with the end result. Work done by Adam LoRusso. - Tattoo Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

had my foot done a few weeks ago and plan on getting the other one in a few more weeks. Josh did a great job drawing out exactly what i wanted. he made sure i was happy with everything before he started (all tattoo artists should do this, but it's appreciated just the same). he made sure i was comfortable, or as comfortable as you can be when you get your foot tattooed. it came out beautiful and i couldn't be happier. the shop is simple and clean- everything i would want in a tattoo shop. josh has tattooed 4 of my friends and joe did a friends arm. if you are in the market, these guys are worth a visit. read more

Redemption is the best studio in the area. I've shopped around for quite a bit, and these guys have the best work if you're looking for American classic or Japanese traditional. I went there originally to see Grez who did some fantastic work. Eventually, he moved to Long Island to open a studio (http://kingsavenuetattoo.com/), so I started getting work done by Erick, another one of the founders. Erick has done several pieces for me and I love his style. His line work is straight, color and shading top-notch and he's a very quick artist. I have yet to even go back for a touch-up. At this point, I trust him enough to just give an idea over the phone, come in and get it done. I have yet to be disappointed after several big pieces (including a Japanese traditional sleeve that goes from my wrist and covers half my chest). I highly, highly recommend Redemption and Erick in particular. You won't be disappointed. read more