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    Tomato Tattoo

    3.7 (91 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Redness and scabbing
    Gabrielle T.

    When i walked in the employee was sleeping on the couch and I literally had to wake him up... the other one was smoking outside and when he came in he was a real jerk and was extremely rude. When I asked for script tattoo he said he didnt wanna do any words and to pick a different tattoo.. the man that did my tattoo opened a hopefully new needle but then he put his lighter on the tip on the needle and squirted water on it.. I asked him if it was a new needle cuz that seemed like a weird thing to do and I asked why he just put his lighter on it and he said "it's a trick a lot of artist do when doing a dark colored in tattoo" at the time I had just turned 18 and was just dumb enough to believe that and so I allowed him to continue to tattoo me as I just assumed "ok he knows what he's doing and I'm in a good area no way he'd use a dirty needle or do something that would be harmful to me" he definitely over worked my tattoo and kept going in on it too deep and more excessively than he needed to. Later THAT night my arm started breaking out with acne and bumps, it was radiating heat, it scabbed really bad and the next day it turned into green scabs and healed as a dull scar that i now have to treat every day due to the infection. I do not recommend this place. Just felt all too strange and was a bad experience. I do however take responsibility for allowing him to tattoo me after putting his lighter on the needle I should have known that wasn't okay, that was forsure dumb on my part, but at the end of the day it was still something he did and could do to someone else that maybe isn't paying attention. Don't ever just assume it's a clean and safe environment cuz clearly some people cut corners or don't wanna spend the money for new inventory or whatever the reason he felt he needed to do that. I would however recommend skin of a different color in Aurora, IL. I went there and had them touch up the tattoo after it healed months later, and they did it for me for free which I thought was extremely kind. They use all new stuff and make sure you know its new, and even if you aren't paying attention they will ask for you to watch as they open everything so you know it's brand new and sanitary. They are very clean and kind, have many many years of experience and have very good prices that can work with all budgets. I have since gotten 4 more tattoos from there and they all healed perfectly! To conclude, I did go back to the shop the next day saying it's infected and felt like him putting the lighter to the needles could have been a big factor as to why it became infected, he offered me a free tattoo and I said absolutely not, so he gave me a refund on this tattoo as I'm sure he didn't want to be told on. Although looking back I should have told someone and saved other people from a possible infection, or something worse!

    Dana D.

    My girl Shirley is as good as they come! She did my lip piercing and I couldn't be more in love with it! She's been very patient with me as far as changing the ring for me when I had issues getting it out. She has also been so great about giving me further advice on different studs, hoops, etc. I would highly recommend Shirley for any of your piercing needs!

    My Unalome incorporated with a crescent moon
    Kendra O.

    I can't say enough about this place. As a fellow business owner, I try to relate to every client that walks in my door. Mike Austin did my work today and Jermey one of the other artists was in waiting for a his client. They both were super friendly and great to talk to! I ended up with 2 today. One, I sent him 7 logos of a golfing Santa that has evolved over the last 50 years of where my grandparents lake house was in Christmas Lake Village, Santa Claus, IN. This place is my happy place and means the world to me. And the other a Unalome with a lotus flower and crescent moon that represents growth, wellness, strength, overcoming hurdles in life and enlightenment. I am looking forward to having Mike work on my next piece. A drawing of my dog that I did, and he's bringing it to life for me.

    Matching tattoo
    Kaylie L.

    Mike H did matching tattoos for my cousin and I and it was the best tattoo experience I've ever had, and I've had a few. To start, he stayed at the shop late to accommodate our narrow time window. Him and Luke were very talkative, in the best way. We had a great time talking and exchanging stories while getting our tattoos, which turned out perfect! Definitely would recommend.

    vine and trumpeter flower tattoo by Lerc
    Jessica D.

    Came here in spring to look at some artist books and flash. The flash is good, comprehensive designs to suit all tastes and of all sizes too. The place is neat and clean. Two walls are replete with flash, the two counters up front have artist books. Beyond the counters is the studio where the artists work. A back room has a computer where they look up designs and work on things. They do tattoos and a little bit of piercing. South Park DVDs were playing on the flat screen TV on the afternoon I went, getting everyone to chuckle every once in a while as they waited, worked, or were being worked on. I picked an artist, Lerc, because I liked his work samples book, particularly the color and composition. We began discussing by phone and email, but as schedules got a little too complicated, we didn't get back on track until about 2-3 months later. Glad we did tho, because I finally got an amazing tattoo (my first one). A green vine and an orangey trumpeter flower with white accents on the inside of my left wrist. He's a pro and has excellent tattoo chair side manner, putting me at ease, explaining the entire process before, during, and after. He wants to make sure he gets the design exactly how you like it, providing excellent expert feedback when required. He also wants to make sure the location is exactly where you want it, while providing some advice for where or how it might look better. Before he begins he confirms the design yet again, the location, and the rules/process. Lerc's work made it all worthwhile. I will be back later sometime to work on a possible second tattoo design we already started discussing. Laid back, clean, great work, easy access, and private parking.

    Custom tattoo by Mike.
    Kimberly N.

    I had waited until right before my 29th birthday to get my first tattoo. I had always wanted one, but had always thought of a reason not to. Then one day I stopped at Tomato Tattoo on the way home from work, in full business suite. I went in one day an spoke to Mike. Who looked at my simple print outs I wanted to make a tattoo out of. He said that they would work wonderfully and could get me in two days later, which was wonderful. While Mike was tattooing me he told me that tattoos were addicting, Well a few weeks past and I was back to add more tattoos to my back. After a few brain bashing sessions and perfecting the final drawings I ended up covering most of my upper back with tattoos. I love them all. I sat for multiple sessions because I wanted a multidimensional colors over large areas, Also I can only handle sitting still for about 3 to 4 hours at a time. Mike accommodated this very well. Also one time I was there for a longer session we took a dinner break, that was fab! Place is always clean. People are interesting to talk with. This was something always interesting on TV. Also they were willing to change the station for me when no one else was watching..... that was wonderful!

    This was at "day three". Healing VERY well.
    Victoria K.

    Turning 50 & decided to finally get my first tattoo! I've thought about it for years, and after searching for just the right artist, I decided on Mike Austin at Tomato Tattoo. Now, he's my first & only, so I can't compare this to any other tattoo experience, but I am VERY happy with my new ink! Mike is an "interesting" guy personality-wise. He definitely is an "artist", not just slap on whatever you want. He takes true pride in his work. Making sure the finished product is tattoo perfection! He did take some "liberties" with the design I wanted - but he was RIGHT, I love the finished product! But, let me say this, Mike's biggest plus was his care during this whole process! Like I said, this was my first tat. I did have a much more experienced friend with me, but Mike was AWESOME. Patient, kind, considerate. This could have been a nightmare. I was nervous, I passed out, I threw up, it was painful - but Mike made it all ok. Stellar! And, after feedback from "tattoo people", Mike did a better job than anyone expected! My design has lots of circles, which apparently, to the inexperienced artist easily become "ovals" (I've attached photos). I'm leaving this review so you know my experience. I couldn't "recommend" one place over another since this was #1. But I thank Mike Austin & everyone at Tomato very much for being a part of this milestone for me!

    My daughter said the pedals falling looked like potatoes. $380 potatoes.

    No stars. Unprofessional. Unwelcoming. Artist (Mikey Nichol) was late and changed the price after my deposit and after the tattoo was done. Insulted my skin (I have stretch marks) and said it was the reason for charging me $130 more than the quote. This was my 29th tattoo and my WORST experience ever. They do not take card payments nor I.D.s. The other artists are not friendly. I am use to places where they are like family and treat their clients as such. Will never recommend.

    Peony (cover-up) artwork - by Noodles
    Susan L.

    I am absolutely THRILLED with the tattoo I had done by Noodles last Saturday!! After a couple of scheduling snafus and delays (on both our parts), we collectively pulled it together I couldn't be happier with the results.... I had gone in a couple months ago with a friend to lend moral support when she got her first tattoo, and she randomly got Noodles that day, who did a great job on her artwork - so I scheduled to have him create a cover-up, custom piece for me. He quoted me an unbelievable price, he sketched a beautiful peony design, and then really took his time to position the artwork to fit my back. The color and shading work really well with the artwork - he really did an outstanding job! He also took the time to fill in a three year old tattoo I have that the color had faded out of, using his own style and expertise to really spruce it up. Both pieces look fantastic! This is my 6th tattoo overall, my first done by Noodles, and I'll definitely be going back to him for all of my future work. The tiny little (first ever when I was 18 years old) tattoo that he covered is completely gone, and the artistry of the new piece really shines through - it's got an element of traditional Japanese shading to it, the lines are very crisp, the color looks great, and it's barely even healed at this point. I'll be sure to post a photograph of the end results in a few weeks. The sitting was just a shade under three hours, and Noodles kept the conversation enjoyable and hilarious the entire time - this guy is a character with loads of interesting sh*% to say, so if you're looking for an artist who does great work and has a personality, Noodles is your guy. Three hours is a lot of time to sit and talk to a virtual stranger, and he made it easy, even when I was feeling the pain at the end. Overall, my experience at Tomato Tattoo was one of the best I've ever had getting tattooed. I highly recommend the shop, and Noodles is a great guy with tons of talent, and I'll definitely be going back - soon!

    My off-centered and odd looking small traced heart. It cost me $80 and paid to get it fixed somewhere else.
    Peyton P.

    I've had two tattoos done here. One was "With Arms Wide Open" written in my dads handwriting and the artist did a fabulous job tracing it. My second tattoo was done by a different artist and is a small heart that is supposed to be in the center of my neck, but it is completely off-centered and doesn't look right. This was traced too believe it or not. I've had 6 piercings done here, though. Kris does a great job.

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    My buddy is an artist here so maybe a little bias but according to instagram and the news he is a great tattoo artist, ask for Gavin

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    Mike H did matching tattoos for my cousin and I and it was the best tattoo experience I've ever had, and I've had a few.

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    Now or Never Tattoo - Len Hardy, Dan McDarrah, Danny Murphy

    Now or Never Tattoo

    4.5(10 reviews)
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    I can't knock the tattoo I got, but the experience was horrible, unprofessional, and slightly…read morefrightening. We had a group of 4 and the appointment was made almost a week in advance. We didn't get started on the first tattoo until several hours after the scheduled time because the artist and the owner were preoccupied with personal drama. Before the start of the second tattoo, the artist and the owner got in a screaming match and the owner threw the artist out for the day. The word "faggot" was used several times by the artist, and as a group of openly gay patrons, we did not appreciate this lack of consideration. We had to leave the shop due to the fight between the owner and the artist and the rest of my group did not get their tattoos after giving up many hours of their day. We have had no apologies/offers from the owner since. The artist was shifty, moody and very unprofessional in the way he conducted business with our group and even tried starting "drama" between our friends, it was very bizarre. I got a small tattoo and he did a great job and it healed very well. I am happy with the end result so I guess that is all that matters, however, I will not be returning or recommending this place to anybody.

    Had an amazing experience! Len was very professional and personable! He took the time to make sure…read moreI loved the placement and the drawing. He also made sure before I left I understood the aftercare, and if I didn't like anything he would fix it up in the weeks to come. I enjoyed my experience and when I want to get another tattoo I know I'll be coming in again!!

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    Piercing Pagoda - the $12.99 aftercare option

    Piercing Pagoda

    3.3(3 reviews)
    5.1 mi

    Went today to get my doubles pierced! This Yorktown location does not do cartilage piercings. They…read moredo a free piercing deal with the purchase of a pair of piercing earrings (not just any earrings they sell), which prices range from $22.99 to $60 (lower end is sterling silver for if you're not allergic, the upper end is gold/silver). They also have two recommended options for aftercare, either a $12.99 bottle that you use 3 times a day for 3 weeks, or a 2-bottle option that is $9.99+$2.99 that you use 3 times a day for 6 weeks and then a few more. I opted for the first choice, as it was a shorter healing period, about the same price as the other, and was a spray bottle (no cotton balls needed). The total price came out to around $43 with one of the cheapest set of sterling silver earrings. I was a little sad as they didn't inform me about the aftercare prices when I called, so it was more pricey than I was expecting. My piercer (didn't get her name) was clearly very experienced and competent! She knew her stuff and was very efficient. They use a piercing GUN here, which some people have issues with but I think is fine for lobes. She made them very even and pierced very straight/painlessly! The whole process took around 10 min, super fast. Overall would recommend for lobe piercings! Their prices are decent and I'm very satisfied.

    After about two years of chickening out, I finally decided to go to the Piercing Pagoda in Yorktown…read moreMall to get my second and third lobe piercings done. While I was there, I was helped by an employee named Rose, who was wonderful! She was great at talking me through the healing process and through the piercing process itself. Since my ears are not quite the same on both sides, she pierced them in a way that all 6 piercings still look even, so they look great! Thanks, Rose!

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