Out of all 5 tattoos I've gotten, my experience at LaRude's was the best tattoo experience I've…read moreever had! Everyone was super friendly and professional, and my artist Rich was simply the best. Best prices, best artists in town, quick and painless experience!!

Simply the best Tattoo Shop in Central Texas Lajuan run a tight ship to ensure cleanliness and…read morequality are paramount. Come on in and see Rudie, Joe, or Rich they simply put down great news ink, Chris Rodgers has been selected time and time again best piercer in Central Texas

William was spotting an artist in Hutto when I got this tattoo. I went in to get a watercolor gojo…read moretattoo on my thigh and it looks slightly different from what I originally wanted and the watercolor colors that the artist chose are MUCH darker than what was shown on the photo to the point people think that my thigh is bruised. but the MAIN concern is that it's been over a month and my thigh is BADLY scarred in multiple areas..Paid $300 plus a $100 tip to not only get a tattoo that makes my leg look bruised but also got deep tissue scarring out of it that even other tattooists got concerned about

Update April 2026: I have now confirmed with a doctor through imaging that Terry pierced straight…read morethrough my septum! He has permanently damaged my septum because of his ego.

I must admit I was terrified with the thought of my nose piercing with my technician using a…read moreneedle. My technician experience and professionalism guided me through the procedure. With her experience she provided the perfect nose ring not once came out unexpectedly , Excellent service provided for my nose piercing.

I used to get my piercings done by Spanky at Kingpin Tattoos but after he retired from piercing, I…read morehad to search around for a new piercer. After a few days of researching and asking around, I decided to stop by Calaveras since Nick had tons of amazing reviews, and I'm glad I did! She has done all of my piercings for the past couple of years. She is absolutely amazing and I refuse to let anybody else pierce me. I've referred friends and family to her and everybody I sent to her had positive experiences. GO GET PRICKED BY NICK!

I normally don't leave reviews, but I felt it was important to share my experience at Before…read moreCrayons after what happened with the owner and artist, Dre. My friend genuinely considered Dre a friend and trusted him with a deeply personal tattoo -- a realism piece in memory of a deceased family member. My friend thought they were in good hands, but unfortunately, that couldn't have been further from the truth. The tattoo turned out extremely disappointing -- uneven lines, patchy shading, and proportions so off that the hands looked like Mickey Mouse hands. For something that meant so much, the care and quality simply weren't there. Dre claimed to be the best tattooist in the city because he's been on TV and in newspapers, yet he's never earned an Ink Master plaque or any real recognition. He constantly talked down about other local shops, calling them "garbage" and saying other artists didn't know what they were doing -- which is ironic considering how poorly this tattoo turned out. During the session, Dre even smoked marijuana mid-tattoo, which was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. To make matters worse, he changed his pricing after the first session -- what was originally quoted around $600 ended up costing over $1,200. For the quality my friend received, I don't think anyone would consider that price fair or reasonable. When concerns were finally raised, Dre became defensive instead of acknowledging the poor workmanship or offering to make it right. I have photos that clearly show the inconsistencies and lack of care in the tattoo. It's incredibly disappointing to see someone act arrogant while delivering such low-quality results -- especially when the client came in as a friend. If you want professional, clean, and fairly priced work, go to Bone at Deep Roots instead. Bone's art speaks for itself -- precise, honest, and done with care. Based on this experience, I can't recommend Before Crayons or its owner, Dre, to anyone who values quality, integrity, or professionalism.

Absolutely the only place to go in Killeen! Ron is and artist! Both artists' work is great. Very…read moreprofessional, very friendly, very well priced. Quick, honest, and able to work around previous tattoos. Very Soldier friendly!

Just took my daughter to get her seconds piercing. I was a honestly a little nervous having never…read morebeen inside of a tattoo/piercing parlor myself, but as soon as we walked in I knew we were in the right place. The whole place feels calm. James did the piercing. He was very thorough, wore gloves, pulled instruments from sterile packaging, cleaned everything before starting. He talked with my daughter about the placement and double checked with me to make sure it was good. It was quick, but not in a way that felt rushed. Would definitely recommend this business for piercing.

Had my double ear piercing done here yesterday and couldn't be happier with the experience! James…read morewas incredibly nice and knowledgeable - he took the time to explain the process, aftercare instructions, and answered all my questions. He also helped me pick out two perfect pairs of threadless flat back earrings that look absolutely amazing. You can tell he really knows what he's doing and cares about his clients' comfort and safety. The prices were very reasonable too, which was a pleasant surprise given the quality of service and jewelry selection. The studio was clean and professional, and I felt completely at ease throughout the entire process. My piercings look great and I'm already excited about how they're going to heal. Highly recommend Not Just Ink Tattoos And Body Piercing to anyone looking for quality piercings or tattoos. Ask for James - great staff, fair prices, excellent jewelry selection, and outstanding results!

We came to Ground Zero on a friend's recommendation because my daughter wanted to get her tongue…read morepierced. We didn't have an appointment, but Jessi came in to work us in. She was incredible. Very professional. She did a great job and charged us half of what we were expecting based on a quote from a different place in Temple. The shop is tiny but clean and the other staff were friendly as well. We will definitely come back!

I went into the shop was greeted very pleasantly. Described what I wanted they accommodated my…read morerequest immediately, got my tattoo exactly as I wanted! Very talented young lady who was my tattoo artist. Will be back! Great prices!

He did a great tat on my foot of a cactus with little flowers on it. I've got more compliments on…read morethis tat. I highly recommend this shop and will go back when I'm ready for another, 100%

If you want your time wasted come here I'm sure he might do great work but I won't know had an appt…read morewith moley I show up a few minutes early I'm let in by another employee she said he'll be here soon has me waiting she then tells me I'm going to leave you mind waiting in your car so I do I wait for 45min in my car until he finally shows up he goes inside the shop so I try to go in and he left the door locked another person walks up and tries to enter and nothing I stood around the door in hope he would see me and let me in but nope so I went back to my car which is right in front of the entrance mind you and he comes out locks the door gets in his car and drives away I never got a text call or email from him saying ima be late or hey I cnt do your tattoo something came up cool no problem I understand life but nothing despite the fact he already knew I was waiting due to that employee who let me in I don't get much free time from work so when I do I don't like it wasted I would definitely not recommend this place to anyone who values their time he might be a good artist but not great at customer service

Justin Leifeste is an absolutely amazing and talented beyond his years artist. After an exhausted…read moresearch both around Fort Hood and on the internet, I found Justin. I looked at his past work and his current work, and this man is infallible, he can do no wrong when it comes to tattooing skin. I was more than excited to show him what I wanted and was please with the excitement he expressed at doing the work. Two hours of drawing, revising, readjusting and finally tattooing flew by. Comfortable table, inviting room, my choice of music, and a skillful hand that worked its way gracefully across my forearm made this process pleasing and pain free. I could not be happier with the tattoo I got and there is not doubt in my mind that I will go back to him to finish my sleeves. It is hard to find a good tattoo shop around here, let alone a good tattoo artist. That name has lost its meaning to me, nowadays any jagoff with a tattoo gun can call himself a tattoo artist, but when you do find a truly talented one don't let em go! I sure as heck won't be looking any further. Here's the kicker, he only charged me $150 for a tattoo that should have at least cost $200, maybe even more. I gave him a $50 tip, it was worth it.