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    Absolute Tattoo

    4.7 (88 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

    By appointment only

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    Erica P.

    I had the most positive experience with Nico! I came from out of town, I spoke to him prior and emailed him some pics of what I wanted. He drew beautiful pine needles on my foot to go with a pinecone from five years ago, and he worked patiently and carefully for three hours. Incredible detail. Beautiful work. Truly a kind human and I can't wait to go back and get more work done!

    Kim J.

    Today is my daughter's 17th birthday and she wanted a tattoo to remember her daddy. He passed away on 12/18/18 unexpectedly. I called to make an appointment with Erza who was professional and knowledgeable. Jared was the artist and he was amazing! He took her ideas and put pen to paper. The tattoo reads, Rest in Love Dad. Jared was a master and it took 15 minutes once he started! Jared and the Absolute staff were fun, respectful, and professional! The studio was clean and friendly. Thank you Jared for making her experience one to remember and beautiful! A go to from now on!

    Shannon G.

    Jared has relocated to Absolute, making it the only shop I will visit now. I was so nervous going into a new shop after using the same one for over 20 years. However Absolute is great. The guys up front are friendly when you walk in, and never made me feel out of place (I don't look like a typical tattoo patron). It's clean, decorated fun, and best of all it has Jared. He is by far the best artist in Reno, and the work he has done for me over the last 25 years stands on its own. He remembers things about my kids, and my life, and makes conversation the whole time. He's always made me feel welcome, even when I'm nervous about fitting in. If you want a new tattoo, get an appointment with Jared.

    Got this World Tree at Absolute! Great place, great time, and I love my tat.
    Tony F.

    Had a great time getting my World Tree Tattoo! Walked up with no appointment and no problem. Great place, great artists, and a great time.

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    Taylor S.

    Amazing experience at this shop! I will definitely come again. Joe the owner is very good. He took such care and precision with my tattoo. Listened to what I wanted, and gave me his advice on the best execution. One thing I have notice at other shops, is that there is always drama between the artists and/or the shop is very disorganized or unkept. Absolute has neither of those problems! I love how they proudly display their art, but it's not dusty or looks like it's been on the wall for 15 years untouched. Very clean shop! They were reasonably priced in my opinion. (you get what you pay for with tattoos. Period!) so be prepared to pay some $$ because the artistry is WELL WORTH IT! Thanks again to Joe and his crew for having a professional shop. It was a refreshing change.

    Soulmates

    Thank you George for my beautiful tattoo! If I could give you 10 stars I would! You educated me on the different color spectrum and kept me entertained for 3 hours!

    Maddy A.

    I was recommended by a friend who always goes there, and I loved it I had a great experience Nicolo was very gentle. (This was my first tattoo) I would recommend thus tattoo shop to any of my friends. Thank you for a great tattoo

    Kristin W.

    Came in on a Monday with my ma for her coverup; hoped to get myself a tattoo that day, but it didn't work out. Made arraignments to come back that Friday. Nico was fantastic. He was busy at the time I walked in so I went to run an errand and when I came back he had the art all finished and ready to go. Super pleasant first tattoo experience. Nico was awesome to talk with and took his time and care. Can't wait to come back and continue working on my piece.

    Samra S.

    My daughter just went in today and got her first tattoo with Luke! It was amazing he did it very fast and it was so beautiful couldn't have went any better! He opened all the materials in front of us and gave us a cleaning kit for free to use when cleaning the tattoo.

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    Gina P.

    Walked over from a different tattoo place right when it opened. Got service right away! They did my boyfriend's and my tattoo for $140 (+$20 tip). Really clean and friendly staff which is a plus! They were super nice this was my first tattoo and i was super scared but the atmosphere made it better.

    Adina P.

    I have 7 tattoos, and this is the best tattoo I've ever gotten! I am so so so glad I got my tat done at Absolute! Topher is a kick ass artist, and his line work is the shit! I'm never ever going anywhere else again. Absolute has a fantastic reputation in Reno and Topher is fabulous. You have to see his work - it will blow you away! Check out my zombie girl tat.... Thanks again Topher and Absolute!

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    Ask the Community - Absolute Tattoo

    Can you guys do a penny size wrist tattoo on a 17 year old, with parents consent?

    Hello, we can tattoo minors that are 17, However, their parent needs to be present. The parent and minor both need to have their ID’s, and the minor also needs to have their birth certificate. If you’d like to make an appointment, please give us a… Read more

    Hello, I wanted to check and see if you could do three, very small tattoos and what the approximate charge would be?

    Shop minimum is $60

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    Despite the fact that we were running late, Jared was very nice and patient with designing my husband's tattoo.

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    Got a tattoo here with a friend and we had no appointment. Would have been fine with a no too busy…read moreas I was getting a pretty big tattoo. Went there and City my tattoo artist had good work but I was already feeling nervous with his attitude while he rushed to eat his lunch to do my tattoo. I should have walked away then but was with a friend and wanted to do something fun. I let city know I have especially sensitive skin and he sarcastically responded that all tattoos hurt when that isn't true as this isn't my first one. He was not only rude but while I was on the chair I was the only one who asked for breaks for myself. When I was twitching and trying to hold on he annoyedly asked if I needed to get up. I just wanted my shit done and could hold on the pain. Y'all he didn't even get me any aftercare instructions and was invalidating my pain from the beginning to the end. I let the workers know and city texts me apologizing saying he'd fix it but that doesn't fix an already broken trust between client and artist. Looked cool at the end but because of lack of instructions and more my tattoo ended up burning me and I had to get help from several other tattoo friends and artists. Didn't ask for my money back or for a fix because I don't want my experience to be tied to that. Red has a great vibe and he was my piercer. I wouldn't want to tank his greatness with city's carelessness for me.

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