1up ink Tattoo Studios

Did an awful job on a navel piercing? Still waiting on a refund. Jewelry selection is awful and the…read moreknowledge of the piercer was even less. Update! My refund has been denied. DO NOT GO HERE!!

Came here on a Saturday evening to get my nose re-pierced. There are no appointments, you have to…read morewait outside until the front desk person lets you in (kudos to social distancing). The inside is clean and smells good lol. My piercer was Tearanie; she was super friendly and answered all of my questions & concerns. My nose hole has been closed for about ten years, so naturally I needed to be reminded of certain things. She also mentioned that if I want to change my nose ring she would do so complimentary. Overall my experience was great and my piercing healed very nicely.

Artist: David N. Nicely done.

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Wildlike

4.4(104 reviews)

2.8 mi

Annika was great. Love my new piercing. Easy process good selections of earrings. I would recommend…read moreWildlike.

I've wanted a third ear piercing for years, and for some reason, today was the day it finally felt…read moreright. A friend recommended this spot, and once I browsed their website and saw all the gorgeous jewelry options, we decided to go check it out in person. Merari was incredibly patient as I looked at (and then re-looked at) several styles. The piercing fee is typically $50, but since I mentioned it was a birthday gift to myself, they kindly waived it. Plus, I got 10% off as a first-time customer, WOOT! This gal loves a bargain, and let's be real, this is NOT a bargain kind of place (in the best way possible). I ended up choosing a dainty little diamond crawler-style piece that I absolutely love. Since they weren't busy, I only waited about 30 minutes for the ever-so-gentle Ivy to work her magic. The whole experience was smooth and super welcoming, I can totally see how these high-end piercing boutiques become addictive. Do I need a 4th one, maybe... My only wish? That more styles, especially the beautiful opals and zodiac pieces, came in white gold. Guess I'll just have to keep checking back...

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Shaman Modifications Body Piercing Studio

4.5(136 reviews)

0.3 mi•East Dallas

•$$$

The staff were very friendly and helpful. I got two piercings recently after having nothing done…read moresince the early 90's. I wanted a clean and professional establishment to do my new work and I can wholeheartedly recommend them. Annie did my piercings and she was great!

I appreciated each kind individual that helped me the couple of times I stopped in. Their jewelry…read moreis very, very expensive, though, making it difficult to truly indulge in the full experience.

Fully curated ear by Annie adorned with BVLA

Helix by Annie using BVLA

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Helix and conch by Annie using BVLA

STUDS

4.4(59 reviews)

2.2 mi•Uptown

Always a good experience there. Blair is an excellent piercer and always professional.read more

Finding out STUDS now does nose piercings, I was super excited to book an appointment. I went in…read moreoriginally to get a flat back insertion tool and noticed the sign. The front staff was super helpful in all my questions. I knew in my gut I have to make these decisions as, "I'm ready - get it done, so I don't talk myself out of it." The next day, came back, got pierced. Was easier than I expected. Alexa did a great job of walking through the steps, but most importantly working together for the best location on my nostril & the piercing to go with it. Will be back for more piercings.

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Artistic Encounter

4.2(70 reviews)

1.0 mi•Deep Ellum

When I walked into the tattoo parlor, it looked clean, professional, and well put together. Based…read moreon the appearance alone, I felt confident I would receive good service. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience at all. The artist who worked on me seemed inexperienced, and the process didn't match what I was told. What should have taken around 30 minutes was discussed as taking several hours, which already felt off. In the end, I was charged $200 for a cover-up that I'm extremely unhappy with--especially since it's on my face. To make matters worse, the artist didn't follow through on what was promised. He said he would work on two tattoos but only did one, and even then, it wasn't what I asked for. I specifically wanted a design resembling stitches, but instead I was left with a large black feather on my head that I deeply regret. The environment also felt unprofessional. The staff came across as dismissive and made me feel judged for the tattoo ideas I wanted, which added to an already negative experience. Overall, I left feeling disappointed, frustrated, and unhappy with both the service and the final result. I would not recommend this shop. Are there any tattoo shops in the area willing to help fix a bad face tattoo once it heals? I'm worried it might scar, and I'm trying to figure out my options. If anyone has experience with cover-ups or thinks removal would be a better route, please let me know. I'd really appreciate any advice or recommendations--this is something I'm stressing about and want to fix the right way. I'm not trying to bash the entire shop, because there seemed to be some talented artists there. However, I do want to warn others about my experience with one specific artist. The artist I worked with--whose name may be Ivan or Isaac--came across as confident, but in my opinion did not demonstrate the level of knowledge or experience I expected. For example, when I asked about certain techniques like blood shading, he didn't seem to understand what I was referring to. That raised concerns for me about his training and experience. Again, this does not reflect everyone at the shop, but based on my experience, I would personally not recommend working with that particular artist.

Gabe rocked my tat and suggest anyone in the area should go there for their Tatoo's. Wonderful…read morepeople great service and clean establishment!

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LilyGrace Piercings

4.3(125 reviews)

21.6 mi

I went to lilygrace to get my 4 month olds ears pierced. I was a bit nervous in general for this…read moreprocess but knew I wanted them done while she was very young so she was less likely to mess with them during the healing process. I found lilygrace on yelp and read a lot of great reviews. So I decided to make an appointment online which was very easy. I was able to schedule for same day service. I opted for the piercing without the numbing cream as I read it doesn't really work as it just numbs the outside of the ear, and the inside is what gives the sharp feeling while getting pierced. The lady we got was named Cira (I think!) and she was EXCEPTIONAL! You could tell she's been doing this, with young babies, for a good amount of time. She was very precise in marking my babies ears and had me double check that I was happy with the placement. She explained that babies ears continue to grow down and out so the marks would be a little closer to the head. She explained everything step by step and was so very calming throughout the entire appointment. My baby did so good and I'm so happy with the result! They provided the ear cleaning solution and clear instructions for aftercare which was so appreciated! No need to go seek out cleaner for babies! The only thing I would say wasn't great was the prices of the earrings themselves. It was a bit of a shock when I saw the price tags but at the same time they are quality and look great! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience!

This place is terrible. The management is extremely rude and do not run a good business.read more

LilyGrace closed during my appointment

Closed sign says till 11

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Cedar Springs Tattoo

4.0(115 reviews)

3.0 mi•Oak Lawn

Cera gave me the best tattoo!! I gave him a picture of what I wanted and he more than delivered!read more

I stopped in to get a nose piercing and a tattoo. I should've looked more into this shop…read morebeforehand. This is definitely my most regrettable tattoo experience. My piercer was great, very friendly and informative. I don't want to assume the tattoo artist's work is always like this, hence why I'm leaving out their name....but It's blown out and the whole process felt rushed...and not welcoming. I let it heal and trusted, but it didn't get better. There's clear grey bleeding out and the front desk denied seeing any. I tried contacting the owner in private before leaving a public review. When I stopped in the front desk demeanor switched immediately after my unease was brought up. They were dismissive to any and everything I said, saying "yeah, yall can talk about that. I don't know, you two can talk about that. I don't know when they'll be in." They took my number seemingly to just appease me, but I never received a call. Which isn't surprising. Can't speak for all the artists here, I've seen some great work! However, I absolutely would not recommend this shop based on how they handle criticism.

5.0 mi•Bishop Arts District, Oak Cliff

Letters

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Saints & Sinners Tattoo

4.5(75 reviews)

Amazing service. Quality work and chill vibes…read more They can do old school or new school styles. Ask for Jason! He's the best.

While I would love to gatekeep Joe's skills because I don't want to have to fight for availability,…read moreI think having more people walk around on this Earth with his art is more important. This is the second tattoo that Joe has done on my arm. His professionalism, patience and attention to detail made this experience worth every penny I spent. He was also very kind to offer me breaks in between the tattooing. While I declined them, I did appreciate that he was willing to take a pause for me. Once I save up some money again, I will return to see Joe! So what are you waiting for, I'm healing from my tattoo so now is the time to book a tattoo appointment before I need Joe again!!! Eat in Bishop Arts, have your little shopping spree but don't forget to see Joe!!!!!!!

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Taboo Tattoo

4.1(110 reviews)

1.5 mi•Deep Ellum

•$$$

I will go no where else for my tattoos and highly recommend Taboo to all my friends and family. I…read morehave a full upper body tattoo that has been in the works for a dozen+ years. All my ink is custom designed by the best in town, Cody Biggs. Best shop in Deep Ellum! (and Dallas, if you ask me) Ask for Biggs and say Johnny sent ya.

My new addition had been steady running through my mental for over 18 months. Dropped my husband…read moreoff at vidorra Nextdoor (get the tequila flight!) while I snuck off next door to get my fix. First off, Taboo can rock the sh*t out of a traditional tat. The walls are covered in dope ideas if that's your vibe. Regrettably, I'm jailhouse tat kinda girl so none of that for me but would definitely recommend. Place is clean, staff is friendly enough. Walked in & out pleased with what I wanted in less than an hour. I'll be back.

This bad ass custom tattoo is by Cody Biggs.

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Heart in Hand

4.2(102 reviews)

2.0 mi•Lower Greenville

My gf and I decided to get a small cover up tattoo on her necks from a previously botched job from…read moreanother not so great shop in Addison. We stopped by Hold Fast on a whim after having brunch in the area and I'm so glad we did! Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly by the entire staff. The spots was cute, artsy and clean. We chose our tattoo, it was drawn up quickly and within about an hour we were done! My gf also got a septum piercing. Everyone was awesome and we'll definitely be back! Shout out to Sam got the great ink and Casey for the piercing!!

Random visit on a Monday afternoon. For the record we could not find many shops open on a Monday…read more This place is open 7 days a week . I'm doing only 4 stars bc the lady at the front desk quoted one price and once we were finished it was 40.00 more. Very nice tattoo artist I didn't get her name and she didn't talk much.

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Alize G.

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3 years ago

I was nervous about getting my first tattoo, but i booked with one of the artist Jazmyne France, she was super professional and overall a nice person to work with. She is very gentle and commucation was great, she made sure i was 100% about my tattoo design before i got it. My tattoo came out amazing and at a fair rate as well, you do get what you pay for. I didnt get any pictures of the studio but its definitely a great atmosphere especially for somebody whos never been to a tattoo studio before. If you want a tattoo like you see on their instagram expect to stay a while, but they have tv's at every angle and let you pick movies while you get tattoed. Everybody is so kind and nice, the ceo of 1up gave eveybody tiffs treats cookies to everyone. you can tell he cares about his artist and customers , i would recommend to all my friends and i am going to come back again in the future! read more

Kro D.

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1 year ago

I had a great experience here at this cute little shop. Everyone made me feel at home, making me feel seen and comfortable. No shame towards the simple little tattoo I got. It was my first time so i got a small heart design on my finger. My Artist was Bri and she was kind and gave me a deal for half off since it was my first time getting a tattoo. No rudeness from anyone. I loved it there and I'm definitely going there again for my next one! read more

Ashley T.

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11 months ago

So I'm from California and I'm alreadyvplanning my next visit so I can come get another tattoo!! The vibe is so chill and everyone is so welcoming. There is NO need to feel unwelcome or ashamed. My artist Susie is amazing and it was fate for me to have her as my artist!! The fact she came up with the perfect tattoo AND I was a walk-in is jusy super dope to me. I'm soooo loving my newest addition. read more

Prince T.

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2 years ago

Best tattoo shop in the DFW a real lit lil joint definitely pass the vibe check!!! great place for first tattoo and experience tatter on they tattoo journey. everyone in there is great artist and pays good attention to detail and take pride in their work like non other especially my favorite artist Big Peezy. Looking for your nxt or first piece hit up @1uppeezy on insta she get ya set right!!! read more

Sam S.

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1 year ago

Cray is an amazing piercer 10/10. She is very confident, and makes you feel like you are able to trust everything she does without fear and shes super quick like in the blink of an eye you're done. The vibe of the whole shop is so inviting and calm and just a great place for a piercing or a tattoo. Thank you Cray for being such an awesome piercer! read more

Jonathan J.

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2 years ago

1 stop shop I promise you ! customer service is beyond amazing the artist are at the top of the game the vibe is immaculate the best place to get a masterpiece not only in anime pop culture You can also get black and gray work Japanese in full color the moment you get tattooed here you wouldn't want to go anywhere else! 1UP 4L read more

Erik L.

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1 year ago

1up ink Tattoo Studios is more than a tattoo shop in my opinion. They are a destination for anime nerds! You can instantly tell that all the talented artists are like family. Jug who has done both of my last tattoos, is one of kind and deserves way more recognition! Her attention to detail is second to none. read more

Abel G.

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1 year ago

I had my tattoo done here by xxclusiveee_ on instagram or known as Jug. It was my first time having a tattoo done and she answered all the questions I had and was very friendly. I did a color tattoo and it cam out better than expected. I will be coming back to do another one very soon. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Bryanna M.

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1 year ago

Such a great place as a whole!! Staff is all sweet as well as professional ! This is my second piece with 1Up. I had the pleasure of having Suzie as my artist this time & it came out perfect of course , better than I imagined! They deserve a million stars ! read more

Earnest J.

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2 years ago

Been waiting to get tattooed by jug for like 3 years now and finally grew a pair and got it done. Extremely satisfied can't Wait to come back; super chill environment. Jug will definitely be seeing alot more of me. Already thinking about the next tat read more

Mookey D.

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1 year ago

The best experience I've had with getting a tattoo ever. No shop comes close with the vibe that 1Up has and all the artists are amazing. If I lived closer, I would be in there regularly. I got two tattoos from Krystal and would love to get more! read more

Kevin m.

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5 years ago

Went to go get a neck tat from Jug and she killed it. Love my new tattoo and everyone was super cool and friendly. The environment was great and Makayla was really cool and professional. Can't wait to come back and get another tat! read more

Estas S.

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2 years ago

An amazing place to get a tattoo if you're about anime/pop culture. The artists are fun and amazing making my day session with fun and entertaining. My artist Niquo hit exactly what I wanted and can't wait for our next session. read more

Billy L.

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6 years ago

I don't know why these other reviews are bad I had nothing but a good experience at this shop tattoo cake out way better then I could've thought people were all friendly and had some great conversations definitely coming back read more

Makani N.

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1 year ago

amazing set up very clean. The people there are amazing chill and fun never had a better experience than these guys. Easy and fast walk in with great work my first tattoo ever and dont regret it art work is amazing read more

Jewel S.

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11 months ago

I love it here , they treated me like they knew me from the moment I walked in to the studio ! the atmosphere was phenomenal and it was packed because of the amazing deals ! 10/10 definetly recommend, this studio ! read more

Deykarius M.

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4 years ago

Got my Gurren Lagan tatto done by Donté and I couldn't be happier. The shop is a vibe and everyone makes you feel welcome. If you ever wanted to get a anime tattoo, 1up is definitely the place to go. read more

Kendal B.

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11 months ago

I had a wonderful experience at 1up the atmosphere was very pleasant and a vibe. Cray did my surface piercing loved her energy and she made sure I felt comfortable every step of the process! read more

Anaya R.

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1 year ago

Cray was the literal best!! I got my back surface dermal piercing, and it was amazing! she was so reassuring and patient!! Thank you so much Cray!!! I would 10/10 recommend!!! Amazing!!!! read more

Isabel T.

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3 years ago

Love their work! Great environment, best artist. 5 stars aren't enough for the quality, and professionalism! You gotta come check it out! Ps. Loved my kakashi tatt! Thank you Pourtia! read more

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4.2

(5 reviews)

Horrible experience at this shop. All artists are high, shop smells like a trap house and they run…read morebusiness like one too. Showed up on time and had to wait over an hour because they were out of ink. Paid the artist the amount we agreed to and then he changed the price, then doesn't know how to accept a Zelle payment and tries to lock you in the shop after paying him more than what the tattoo cost. Save yourself the lies and scams and Stay away from this shop and Ezekiel "Eazy".

Great establishment. Clean, professional, and great service. Quality product from Miguel. Super…read morefriendly and laid back vibe.

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(21 reviews)

So, this is a fantastic place to get your tattoo. My sister and I come here to get ours done. Able…read moreis a great guy and does excellent work. The vibe here is positive and welcoming. All the artists here are talented; some come check them out. Oh they do have a new name ELEVATiNK

I've lost count of how many tattoos I've had done by Abel, and there's a reason I keep coming back…read more He has great attention to detail and has an incredible ability to take my rough ideas and turn them into pieces of art that exceed my expectations every time. If you're looking for a professional, talented, and consistent artist - look no further.

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4.2

(70 reviews)

When I walked into the tattoo parlor, it looked clean, professional, and well put together. Based…read moreon the appearance alone, I felt confident I would receive good service. Unfortunately, that wasn't my experience at all. The artist who worked on me seemed inexperienced, and the process didn't match what I was told. What should have taken around 30 minutes was discussed as taking several hours, which already felt off. In the end, I was charged $200 for a cover-up that I'm extremely unhappy with--especially since it's on my face. To make matters worse, the artist didn't follow through on what was promised. He said he would work on two tattoos but only did one, and even then, it wasn't what I asked for. I specifically wanted a design resembling stitches, but instead I was left with a large black feather on my head that I deeply regret. The environment also felt unprofessional. The staff came across as dismissive and made me feel judged for the tattoo ideas I wanted, which added to an already negative experience. Overall, I left feeling disappointed, frustrated, and unhappy with both the service and the final result. I would not recommend this shop. Are there any tattoo shops in the area willing to help fix a bad face tattoo once it heals? I'm worried it might scar, and I'm trying to figure out my options. If anyone has experience with cover-ups or thinks removal would be a better route, please let me know. I'd really appreciate any advice or recommendations--this is something I'm stressing about and want to fix the right way. I'm not trying to bash the entire shop, because there seemed to be some talented artists there. However, I do want to warn others about my experience with one specific artist. The artist I worked with--whose name may be Ivan or Isaac--came across as confident, but in my opinion did not demonstrate the level of knowledge or experience I expected. For example, when I asked about certain techniques like blood shading, he didn't seem to understand what I was referring to. That raised concerns for me about his training and experience. Again, this does not reflect everyone at the shop, but based on my experience, I would personally not recommend working with that particular artist.

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Wish I could give 0. Doyle is very unprofessional. He did my tattoo but then stopped communicating/…read moreresponding to me after scheduling a touch up appointment. I showed up and waited an hour, yet he never returned my calls. It's unfortunate because he does quality tattoos, however he lacks basic communication skills and professionalism. I've never dealt with a tattoo artist this disrespectful, I'm not sure how he maintains clients. Consider going to a place they value you as a customer. Overall bad experience and I don't recommend.

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