Went to an appt to get my nose pierced...artist was nice, cheerful, and considerate of my pain tolerance. While there, I asked how much it would cost to have a small tattoo inked again. They did it then and there. He was also so kind and likable. Shop is clean and fun to look around at. read more

My friend and I went to True Art Tattoo for a belly button piercing, and from the moment we walked in, the experience was disappointing. The piercer, a white woman with black hair, was unfriendly and came across as snarky and rude from the very beginning. Instead of taking my friend to a private area, she had her lift up her shirt in the lobby. She then had her sit on the couch, looked her up and down, shook her head, and told her she was "too fat" for a belly button piercing and that she didn't have the right anatomy. Whether or not someone is a candidate for a piercing, there is a respectful and professional way to communicate that. The way she spoke to my friend was humiliating and unnecessarily hurtful. My friend already struggles with body image, and hearing those comments from another woman left her feeling embarrassed and ashamed. Watching someone treat another person that way was upsetting. After leaving, we went to another piercing shop, where the piercer evaluated her professionally and completed the piercing without any issues. We were also told that the interaction we experienced at True Art Tattoo was handled in a very unprofessional manner. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend True Art Tattoo. We encountered rudeness, body shaming, and a complete lack of compassion and professionalism. No customer should leave feeling belittled over their body. read more

Based solely on phone call earlier, they charge á la carte for piercings, even if I bought new jewelry, they charge to put it in if I needed. So, I imagine a new piercing that will need downsized in 6 weeks would also be charged. They did this at the former shop I went to and was grossly overcharged, so this is a solid no. I get it's a business, but gouging is not okay. Found my forever piercer today at a different shop and that's a huge win. This is a real review, not paid and not from competition. I read previous comments from owner. SMH. EDIT: perhaps you should read. I said "gouging" and never was I offered $5, only $10 for each time something was done. Even if I bought jewelry from you or got pierced, I was told each and every time it's a charge. That's gouging and poor customer service. It's also in poor taste to blast a customer. Had I read the comments prior to calling, I'd had known to not bother as I wouldn't do business with you. The last piercer did just as you do: charge for everything. All told, I spent $50 with downsizing several piercings and had bought new pieces as well. Plus, she improperly angled my helix. Never again with her nor your business. I DID find a great person with SUPERIOR customer service that did what I needed, I ended up buying 2 new pieces and tipped well. That place will 100% get my business. I was in salon business for 27yrs and did the little things that paid huge dividends. Yes, I gave some service complimentary. Word of mouth is king in service industry. Yours leaves a sour taste in one's mouth. Sassiness is rude. 10 fold back to you for every single person you've done this to. Good luck. read more

My friend and I did a walk in appointment on a Friday evening thinking we'd only get a consult due to it being last minute. The receptionist was incredibly kind and welcoming, very attentive and willing to relay messages to the artist to ensure he'd be able to tattoo what we wanted. We waited around 30 minutes in the very clean and calm lobby which has tinted windows to create a cozy but private setting. Marquise was our tattoo artist and he was so kind, very patient, and quick with a steady hand! He was able to knock two arm tattoos out in about an hour which was impressive. The quality is amazing, the line work is stunning, and the pricing was great. I highly recommend this shop as they're very kind, clean, and ready to help any way they can to ensure you receive a tattoo you'll love. read more

True Art Tattoos - Top: right after tattoo Bottom: two days later - Tattoo Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Artist did NOT check for anatomy before doing my piercing and when I asked about it, was met with, "I've done this piercing on all body types." ... Body TYPE and ANATOMY are two different things, obviously should've seen that as a red flag but figured he knew what was best. Got it done and it was bruising BADLY and was essentially a surface piercing and not a belly button piercing. Ended up getting a second opinion at a different shop, they had me immediately take it out. Will not be back. Receptionist was very sweet though! read more

Stopped here for a walk in with my friend. From designing the tattoos to actually doing them it was around a 3 hour process. We both got some line work and healing has been good so far. Cool people, I liked the cleanliness, and would go back. read more

I called 1 hour before closing and asked if I could be seen if I made it by 9:30. The woman in the phone (at the front desk) was so polite and answered all of my questions. She told me I was welcome to come in and see if one of the artists could help me. When I arrived Riley offered to do my tattoo. It is a very emotional but small tattoo for me. Riley made me very comfortable even though I was crying. Very nice and clean shop. Would definitely recommend! read more

True Art Tattoos - My father's last heart beat - Tattoo Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Stopped in on a whim to see about getting a small tattoo. They were very kind in answering all my questions and got not only myself but my husband in right away. Rod was our artist and took the time to make sure everything lined up perfectly to a previous tattoo I had. He even touched it up so they matched. Thanks Rod! We will be back to add more! read more

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I really appreciate several things about True Art Tattoos. The receptionist and check-in process were clear and easy, most of it electronic. The place has a nice vibe to it and is funky/cool. Scott, our tattoo artist was funny, kind, and professional with our 16 year old daughter. He helped her get exactly what she wanted and made the process very clear as it was her first tattoo. Scott welcomed photos (see attached) and worked quickly. When we went to pay, here's where things were just a bit frustrating. They are a cash establishment, but will take your credit card with an 18% service fee, which seems excessive. I wish that was something they'd say up front. I used their ATM, with a $3.50 service fee, as opposed to a $16 credit/debit card charge. Also, we had to ask for a receipt (they did say life time touch ups were free), as we were not automatically given one, and the one we were given was hand written from a generic receipt book. That just struck me as odd for a place that had an electronic check in process. So that back end was tough, and that merited four stars instead of five, but the quality and professionalism is all there at True Art Tattoos. Just make sure you bring cash! read more

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the receptionist was so sweet to my friend and i who did a walk in for piercings. quick service. would recommend doing research on the type of piercing you get prior to coming read more

We had an awesome experience today getting my daughter's ears pierced! Tanesha was sooo patient with my hesitant 7 year old. She explained what she was doing and helped her to take a deep breath when it seemed she might back out! My daughter couldn't believe how fast and painless the experience was and is so amazingly proud of her freshly pierced ears!! Thank you so much for making this little girl's day! We'll be back with kiddo #2 in a few years! read more

True Art Tattoos - A little one clutching her bear for courage! But she didn't need it. Tanesha was awesome with her for her ear piercing! - Tattoo Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Reiley had 'fixed' some small tattoos (the four elements and pentagram) that someone in another tattoo shop had done poorly. She refreshed the colours, and helped me select the perfect colours as well. I went back to her yesterday for an outline piece, to connect the element tattoos. She re-did the drawing multiple times - worked with me to get something that worked and that I now wear and love! She took her time, and I value that - she's very professional and also fun (she's a Sagittarius!). I'll be returning for the finish of the design, and look forward to having a wonderfully witchy tattoo I can show off! read more

Super disappointed in this place. I asked all the questions, online and by phone the days and week prior. I Was told the day before we walked in,over the phone, I'd be able to bring my minor daughter in for her piercing on the following day since they had a piercer available all day. Confirmed I didn't need an appointment, and asked which forms of ID I needed. I tried to take my daughter after school on her birthday for a piercing and was rudely met by the receptionist, with a NO. Their piercer wasn't in. No apologizes for any miscommunication or letting us know when we could come back. Even after visibly seeing my upset daughter, the receptionist didn't even move out of her chair. Bummed. UPDATE- Manager called and apologized for the miscommunication. He was able to get my daughter into the studio that same evening for her piercing. The piercer and assistant were nice and talkative, both were very apologetic and took care of us. Thank you Chris for reaching out and setting us up with an appointment.. read more

Yesterday I went in as a walk in. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. I was told it would be about 20 minutes before an artist would be available to see me. So I went and sat down. Omg don't sit on the couch you will sink haha I managed to get back up and sit on a regular chair. The shop itself is very clean and they have tons of art on the walls as well as a tv monitor with some of the ink that has been done. It's a very large shop. They do piercings also. Kelly came out and introduced himself, he was very friendly and we talked about what I wanted tattooed. I showed him the pics I had on my phone, he asked me to airdrop them to him so he could use it as a reference to draw up my tattoo. About 10 minutes later he came out and showed me the drawing. He even modified my female cat to look more feminine. He made the cat silhouettes similar but different in the aspect that one of my cats is male and the other is a female. I love the way it came out and the placement fit perfectly between some other tattoos I already had. His area is very clean and he was very thorough when explaining each step and colors of ink he was planning to use, etc. overall it was a great experience. This was my 14th tattoo. I'll be back for more and would recommend. read more

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Ronnie gets 5 stars, the shop overall-4. Ronnie is an undiscovered genius! I say undiscovered, because I was able to walk in, and get an appointment with him. Other tattoo artists around town charge twice as much, and have waiting lists going weeks, or even months into the future. Ronnie is a true professional, and the excitement he had for the design he helped me create made me glad I had chosen him as my artist. His fine detail work is incredible, and I am eager to get the piece finished and shaded in. The shop overall was a little like a frat house, pizza boxes on the back table, one staff person asleep in his room had to be woken up when a client wanted a piercing. read more

True Art Tattoos - Working on a tribute piece with Ronnie! - Tattoo Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I came in as a walk in for my first tattoo and had an amazing experience. Betty was great from the start and made me feel very welcome and excited. Joe was the tattoo artist and he did a fantastic job. Joe made the experience very fun while also doing a perfect job with the tattoo. I have already recommended True Art and Joe to a few of my friends, could not be more impressed! read more

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I always get compliments on this, it's actually overwhelming lol. Anyways, I hope the artist sees this review and comments his name so people can know! read more

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Two more great tattoos by Joe....very talented and meticulous to detail. Highly recommended shop and artist. read more

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For my first experience i was slightly frustrated that the shop was not open on time and i had to wait over a an hour for my tat being the first person in... ...but with that said... the shop was super clean and staff was nice! Donnie did my tattoo and he was patient with my high anxiety and many questions. ..he explained the process and provided good history and stories while doing my tattoo. I love it and would highly recommend!!! read more

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I had Joe and he was super nice and absolutely great about asking where stuff was so it sucks to have to give a not so great review :-/ basically it looks super obvious to me that the moon is a bit uneven (i'll be getting that fixed hopefully !) and he also put the tiny dots on every little sun thing when it was only supposed to be on a couple of them. it's not an easy thing that he's doing there so i totally get it and hopefully they're easy fixes ! update : chris (the owner) reached out about me being unhappy with my tattoo and is working to fix the situation which is amazing ! will be updating again with final product :-) read more

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Went for a nose piercing as a walk-in, only had to wait 25 minutes. Taneesha prepared me well with expectations for how things would go, and was incredibly quick and gentle with the piercing. Studio was clean and private. I highly highly recommend for first-timers. read more

Spontaneously decided to add to our collection and glad this was the spot. The staff members were all welcoming and our tattoo artist Eugenius Scott was amazing. He really took the time to work with us individually on what we wanted. I am in love with my new piece. The experience was everything and more. read more

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We went in to get my wife a pineapple tattoo. We're on our IVF journey and wanted to commemorate it! Pineapples are supposed to be good luck. I'm just a nerd and wanted Smaug. Ava was awesome upfront! Very nice and welcoming, and Justin did amazing work, especially with the color on the pineapple! I definitely recommend this place and we will be back! read more

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Kelly did an awesome fill in on my state map, dudes for a unique style that stands out (in a good way) extremely friendly staff, some really good artists, and a solid shop. Absolutely recommend coming in to get some work done, and I couldn't recommend Kelly highly enough as my Ohio state looks absolutely sick! read more

Great experience here today getting a third hole in my lobes. They don't have a very big jewelry selection, but it didn't bother me much since I can change them in a month or so. Quick and easy! Thanks!! read more

True Art Tattoos - True Art did my third lobe piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Horrible experience. The receptionist was completely incompetent. We waited for over an hour and then she took back someone who had just gotten there 15 mins ago. When we asked why they were going before us she said "oh were you here before him? I don't remember?" She was so rude and dumb it was embarrassing. They lost out on 3 tattoos because we didn't want anyone who hires someone that stupid to be putting permanent things on our bodies so we left. read more

Came here for a cartilage piercing! She was so good and fast I barely felt a thing!! All the staff was nice and friendly they are cash only for payments, but there is an ATM inside the shop! read more

True Art Tattoos - Cartilage piercing! - Tattoo Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I've been here twice now to get my nose/septum pierced. both times were extremely pleasant, quick, and painless. yesterday i was in for my septum and my friend also had her nose pierced while we were there. we are so happy with the outcome! not only did they provide exceptional, quick, and efficient service but they ALSO helped me jump my car afterwards. these people are so friendly and professional and i would and will recommend this place to everyone! thanks again for everything! read more

Matt was the best!!! My friend and I decided at the spur of the moment we wanted tattoos. Everyone was closing so we looked on Yelp and found this location. We didn't have an appointment so we waited a couple hours but it was well worth it. I got in the chair at 11:30, a half hour before they closed and I didn't feel rushed. Matt has the best hand ever, he didn't dig and treated me as if I were the first customer of the day. Definitely going back to see him. read more

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The facility is so clean and a vibe. The staff is always so welcoming. I get all of my piercings done by Bubbles. She is one of THE most if not THE MOST experienced piercer in the city! She is quick and everything is painless, I've never had a bad experience and all of my previous experiences were horrible. Don't waste your time going anywhere else but here! read more

I want to personally thank you and your team for being the most accommodating, compassionate AND DEFINITELY talented artists. I came all the way from Dallas in search for a true artist of tatts. Our father is dying and has a love for butterflies... we wanted to get a remembrance tattoo to show him before he passes. My sister was the nice sweet one with an easy going personality and well I'm the more demanding one and it took the patience of Joe Ecolano to see my vision. You are very lucky to have Joe and Koda! Will definitely make another 1600 mile trip from Dallas, Texas to get my next one. Absolutely beautiful and sooooo happy with our tatts. read more

True Art Tattoos - Butterfly tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I wanted to get a tattoo.. Not just a tattoo but my FIRST tattoo. There are so many tattoo shops in Cleveland but I wanted somebody who was good at oriental artwork because it was more of my preference. Luckily this place has an artist for everyone. Ronnie was my go to guy and made me feel comfortable getting a tattoo and made It feel like I was getting stickers ONLY at a doctors appointment visit (A needles a needle though, so it still tingled). Other than that the place was really well organized, clean, and even had a pac-man machine in the inside of the shop(what tattoo shop do you know that has one?). Will definitely get another tattoo in the coming years from my boy Ronnie. only thing hard to work with was parking but aye that's cleveland ‍ read more

I had an awesome experience here! I came here with my dad for us to both get our first tattoos together. Scott was our tattoo artist and he was so amazing! We are both huge prince fans, so we both got the prince symbol. Scott brought out his personal Bluetooth speaker and played some prince hits for us while we got tatted! Reasonably priced, clean and sanitary, and friendly customer service, I definitely recommend this place! read more

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First time in Ohio and wanted to get new ink. Betty at True Art helped get us set up with Matt. The shop and artists were great! Betty ensured the shop was cleaned. Matt's area was well kept too. Our tattoos are small, by choice, and Matt made them look amazing. The suggested placement and font were great suggestions. We were in and out in less than an hour and happy with our choice in shops. ! Awesome job TAT!!! read more

I was visiting friends from out of town,we thought it would be great to go get some tattoos. We found this shop under the impression of better reviews- so we called in to make sure they could see us. We were told yes,as they accept walk ins,so we traveled an entire hour to this shop. We get to the shop,the girl at the front reception was extremely rude. We gave our designs and were told to have a seat and an artist would be out. We sat for an hour,waiting. Finally a male artist comes out,already looking at his watch with an attitude and proceeds to tell us he doesn't have time for both small tattoos. Just one. Not only did we travel an hour to your shop, we then spent an hour waiting just for someone to turn us away. Your employees need major training on customer service,and time management. Why would we not be notified sooner than an hour after sitting in your waiting area that they didn't "have time" now. Rude and highly disappointing. read more

My friends and I were spending the weekend in Cleveland. On a spur of the moment decision we decided to get tattoos. This place took walk ins. All of the artists and staff were extremely nice and accommodating! read more

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Phenomenal experience from beginning to end. The ladies at the front desk were so nice and efficient. Myself and my 2 nieces got tattoos and my nephew got his ears pierced. The piercer, I forgot her name, was great; she also helped me with changing out some of my jewelry. We were super lucky to get Bee as our tattoo artist because he is completely booked for a couple months - that should be a clear indication of how great he is. We all love his work and he's an overall great guy!!! I'll be flying to Cleveland for my next tattoos and piercings for sure!!! read more

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Becareful leaving a deposit, I got a tattoo which the artist and artwork was great and was going to get come back to get touch ups, the lady at the counter insisted that I should make another reservation and deposit, I told her I wasn't sure because my work schedule. Ofcourse, because of work, I couldn't make my reservation and the lady said I couldn't get my $100 back, I wasn't very happy and seemed like a negative review is my only option, yet everything else was fantastic!! read more

Came in on this lovely Halloween '18 to take full advantage of the lovely $31/Halloween Flash Art...*queue the excited scream*...Connor hooked up some of his lovely flash art, and was nice enough to even help us out with time since we had tickets to a show. He was AMAZEBALLS! Happy Halloween ! read more

The ONLY reason this shop is getting a 2 instead of a 1 star rating is because the piercer was so quick and efficient that I hardly felt ANY pain when he did my nose. Even 24 hours later the pain is virtually not there. However, we were never shown or walked through the sterile needles or jewelery. I asked him for an 18g nose ring MULTIPLE times, I needed it to match the one I already had. He was not personable, you could tell he just wanted to get this over with. It was the worst eexperience I've ever had at a shop. So i looked in the mirror after it was done and not only is it a 20g but it's about 3 sizes TOO BIG for my nose. It looks absolutely AWFUL. I made multiple comments about how this was not going to fly because this HUGE obnoxious thing is hanging off of my face and can clearly be seen when I turn my head(not okay for my job). Nose rings are supposed to HUG the nostril not hang off by an inch. WTF. He made some stupid comments back and didn't seem to care at all, said the only thing that could be done was to repierce my nose. He sends us to the desk stating that she will give us aftercare information and the front desk girl doesn't give us any type of information AT ALL. Just takes our money. Because I have worked for tips before I can't leave without giving one (whether they deserve it or not) and NO ONE IN THE SHOP HAD CHANGE!! How do you run a business that accepts cash WITHOUT CHANGE?! PLEASE don't be fooled by the high reviews that you see. The turnover rate in shops is so high the people that are getting the positive reviews probably don't even work there any longer. If you've read this far, go some where more professional and helpful. Having something look this awful on your face is not I want to happen to anyone else. read more

True Art Tattoos - Gold ring=what a nose ring is supposed to look like. Silver ring=3 sizes TOO BIG and a gauge size too small. - Tattoo Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio