Monica has been tattooing me for years. I have fully trusted and invested in her art. I've always…read moreasked her to cover me in roses with her own spin on it. 98% of her work that's she's done on me is free hand. She's incredibly talented, creative, imaginative, down to earth and the most beautiful human I've ever met. She is my therapist, my mentor, my sounding board, and confident. She has created and promoted a fully staffed women's studio! The occasional celebrity tattoo artists. Every artist at this studio is amazing and I cannot recommend this shop enough. Excellent sanitation practices, shop is super clean like a hospital. She's thorough in after care instructions. There's always stellar flash sales and events they have throughout each month. While Monica is in high demand, she is flexible and will work with your schedule. Especially if you are eager to get in, like me. You need it to fit, stick and look gorgeous as shit, Monica is yer-gur!!

I've been going to Burning Man the last few years, each time passing through Reno. I wanted to…read morecommemorate the tradition with a tattoo (my sleeves are my travel diary). But finding a tattoo artist that didn't roll their eyes (Melissa is thankfully a burner) and was willing to meet on Labor Day was a magic stroke of luck... and then she rendered the design flawlessly, even adding her own design flair.

Great shop filled with high caliber artists and a good vibe. I got tattooed by Melissa Mitchell she…read moreis the best! I recommend everyone that's wants quality tattoos to check them out.

Absolutely love my tattoos done by Aly! She's unbelievably talented and very kind. The shop is…read morealways welcoming with the lovely women that work there and they always make the experience comfortable! I would highly recommend to stop by and get some ink!

I've gotten all of my work done by all of the girls here. They are all very friendly and easy to…read morework with. They listen to what you want, are very personable & attentive, and make sure that you're comfortable during the whole process. I wouldn't go anywhere else!

Great artist. Listened to what I wanted and delivered. Incorporated the colors that I wanted and…read moremade the tattoo really stand out. Sized it perfectly. I highly recommend getting some work done here

I came to this shop on the recommendation of a friend who got some excellent work done by Nichole…read moreat this shop. I had an idea for a tattoo that represents my mom and decided that I should try her out, tell her my ideas, and see if I could book a future appointment. I went on Wednesday and asked for Nichole. It was her day off so I talked to the other artist (and I believe shop owner) Nelson. We talked about my idea for the tattoo, and how I was still thinking about placement. I have over 50 hours of work that's covered easily by clothes. I was thinking about placing it in a place that would be hard to cover and he said that he didn't think that was a good idea. We talked about placement ideas in regards to my other tattoos, and my ideas for future work in general. After talking to him for about 30 minutes and looking over his work I was completely sold. This guy is as legit as they come! He had an appointment available later in the day, and I was open so we decided there was no time like the present for a new piece of artwork. When I arrived at 3pm everything was set up and ready to go. 70s rock was playing (of course) and before starting he made it a point to go through each piece of equipment to show his sanitation standards. He is one of the cleanest artists I've ever been to. We went straight to work after that. He outlined with a 5 needle. The smallest needle I've ever had used on me. I'm not an outline girl so it was unpleasant, but it made beautiful, sharp, fine lines. He made me feel 1000% comfortable the whole time. The whole thing took 40-45 minutes. One of my fastest and most detail oriented tattoos! Nelson really makes you feel like he cares about you and his work the whole time! I'm very very happy with my experience there and will ABSOLUTELY go to Nelson again!

I've gotten one tattoo here & my husband has also gotten a tattoo here. My husband is also getting…read morea custom half-sleeve done by King currently. It's a tradition Filipino tribal tattoo with some old Filipino writing on it. King is so amazing and patient while tattooing. He makes the room feel very comfortable. I've brought our kids here before to visit my husband while he was getting a tattoo. The entire shop is so kind. They offered candy, juices, fake tattoos, little toys, etc. The owner even once offered soup. (I believe the shop does charity work feeding the homeless once a week, which is awesome!)

Hidoneeh micro-bladed my eyebrows and is an expert at what she does. Perfect coloring and did not…read morefeel a thing. Pure perfection. I highly recommend her ladies and gents.

for me this was the 3rd time getting blasted in a shop. very well received, clean very…read moreprofessional. know your pro, they don't owe you a friendship. appreciate art work.

To give this 5 stars seems to low…read more Tattoos are not to be entered into lightly. Tattoos are serious. They are quite serious to me. This is not my first tattoo, but it is my first tattoo here in Reno. The relationship and trust you build in an artist is a tricky one. You entrust them with something important, precious, to you. I have had the rest of my work done by one artist but that artist is now in New York. As I can't run off to NY every time my heart tugs me to a tattoo, I wanted to develop trust in someone locally. Nes came quite highly recommended from a coworker who has black and grey tattoos also. I am not a person who seeks a colorful tattoo. I want clean lines and black and grey. This tattoo was important as it is a memorial piece. I sought Nes out and dropped by the shop on a random saturday afternoon. He and I spoke briefly, I explained my idea and he agreed. I booked an appt for a little over 1 month later. A few days previous to the appointment I dropped the bow tie off (the real one) that the tattoo would be based on. The day I arrived I was quite anxious. The emotional weight of the tattoo and the concern over the trust in an artist I haven't used before both raging inside me. Nes immediately set me at ease. He smiled. Welcomed me over to his section. Asked me a few questions and then set to work sketching it out. He laid the stencil and I was overjoyed. He asked me the story behind the tattoo and I explained as I fought back the tears. He set the needle to my skin and we both never looked back. He worked meticulously for 2 hours on a piece that is about 5/6" x 3". His touch is light handed and made the tattoo experience easy. The pain was quite minimal and the conversation excellent. At the end I stood up, took a look in the mirror and cried. I glanced back to see tears streaming from my wives face as well. The lines are clean and perfect. The shading is gorgeous. Overall, thanks go to Nes for his impeccable talent and care. He knew what this meant to me and he made every detail perfect. I will return to Nes and I will trust him with the things that matter most to me.

I came here for Friday the 13th in September with a couple of my girlfriends. We put on names on…read morethe list right when they opened. It seemed a bit disorganized because they had a waitlist and then another walk in list. We fortunately went out to eat and hung out around midtown while waiting to be called. But we had to contact them a few times to ensure we were still on the list. We didn't end up getting in to get a tattoo until about 4pm. However, my artist, Alliah, was phenomenal. She made fine lines and my tattoo turned out great.

Boomie is an amazing artist and person. She is a mom and wife and business woman! I have any…read moretattoos from her including an amazing realistic garden sleeve that is vibrant and wonderful! She is trustworthy. Communication is amazing. Little bird is inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community. Just an overall chill vibe! Highly recommend.

​From the moment I walked into Authentic Tattoo Company, I was met with a warm greeting and a…read moregenuine smile, which immediately set a great tone for the session. I was back to work with Jason Dugan to finally finish up my back piece, and once again, he managed to completely exceed my expectations. I went in with one idea of how the tattoo was going to come out, but after giving Jason some general guidelines, he expanded on the concept to make it even better than I could have hoped for. ​The final result is truly breathtaking, and looking at the finished photos, the level of imagery and color depth is just astounding. The entire piece flows seamlessly, anchored in the center by that incredible Tree of Life design where the spine itself transforms into the trunk. The vertebral segments are defined perfectly, emerging from fiery, saturated red roots and branching out into that massive, vibrant green canopy spreading across my shoulders. On the left side, the female Harlequin face is hyper-detailed, her mask and complex neck ruff filled with deep, rich violets and crimsons that absolutely pop. The smaller, mischievous puppet she is holding balances perfectly with the figure on the right: the skeleton knight in full blue plate armor. Jason expertly detailed the armored suit, making the steel-blue plating and the bold red cross on the chest plate look distinct, balancing the 'carnival' vibe on one side with the 'martial/undead' vibe on the other. Every element is distinct, yet integrated perfectly. ​Jason took technical elements into practice that I never even considered, such as which specific colors would hold best with my skin tone and how the shading needed to be executed so the entire piece flowed seamlessly with my other tattoos. Despite the difficulty and complexity of the work, Jason was incredibly fast. When he gets in the zone, it is truly best to just let him "cook" without distractions because the results are phenomenal. ​What really impressed me was how much of this was done freehand. There wasn't a clear map on my back, yet Jason knew exactly where he was going. Because of that skill, he was able to contour the tattoo to move naturally with the muscles in my back, adding a whole other dimension to the art. Beyond the talent, Jason is a total professional. It never felt like he was trying to sell me on something or get more money out of me; he genuinely cared about the piece and wanted to make sure I loved it. That kind of authenticity is rare and shows he's not just trying to get paid and get you out the door. ​The shop environment made the long hours much easier to handle. Artists Delaney, Austin, and Nik were also in that day, and when the pain was becoming difficult to ignore, they were all there to help with distractions and great conversation between working with their own clients. Pro tip: don't even try to test Austin on his Magic: The Gathering knowledge--that man seriously knows his shit and it made for some great shop talk. ​As always, the shop was very clean and well-maintained. If I had any critique at all, it's just that the space feels a little small. It has a very cozy feel to it, but I could see the artists wanting a bit more personal space to work in--though that might just be my observation. Overall, I am beyond happy with the finished piece and the experience. If you want an artist who actually gives a shit about the work, this is the place to go.

Always a great time whenever I schedule a session with Thom Crowder. The shop is always very clean…read moreand organized, and has great lighting. And literally every single person there is super nice. I am so happy that I decided to walk in when I did about five years ago, and that Thom was available. We connect very well and always end up talking for most of the appointment about history, music and life. He double checks everything before we get started, and asks how I'm feeling throughout. He is one of the most rad dudes I have ever had the honor of knowing and I love his style. Thom has always taken such great care of me and anyone else that I have brought to him. I could not ask for a better, more caring, and highly skilled artist. I can't wait to book many more appointments. Thanks Thom! You're seriously so awesome!