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    Altar Tattoo Studio

    5.0 (10 reviews)
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    Photo shows my completed tattoo of a hummingbird.

    I wanted to get my third tattoo and it was my first time going to a tattoo studio in San Antonio. My friend highly recommended Altar Tattoo Studio and specifically Angel. What I liked when I called to make the appointment the owner Ilona asked what design I was thinking of getting, the location and size. I sent her a picture and based on what I was looking into getting she suggested recommend Angel. Which was perfect because he was the one that I was going to request for, I was nervous but at that point it was meant to be. That day Angel reached out to me to get an idea of exactly what I wanted. We discussed it and I appreciated that he was honest with me about what would work and not work. He was really accommodating regarding flexibility of schedule because I had a specific time and date in mind. On August 16th I was scheduled for my appointment and as soon as I got there like any other person I was nervous even though it was not my first rodeo. As soon as I walked in I felt calm and relaxed. I was greeted by Ilona the owner and she was very welcoming. The studio had a good ambiance, it was warm, calming and impeccable. Angel greeted me and showed me the sketch he had prepared. His presence made you feel comfortable and I suddenly felt this ease and I was not nervous any more. When he was getting prepared I began to ask questions and I have an tendency to talk too much. But he was very patient with me and answered all my questions. He asked me if I was ready before he got started which I appreciated a lot. As he was working we would talk which helped to distract me. Next thing I know he told me that he was done. I was so surprised because I barely felt a thing. I could see why my friend recommended him. He has a light touch and makes you feel comfortable. Looking at his portfolio, he is super talented and has a lot of experience. I highly recommend him if you getting your first tattoo or if you want an elaborate piece. Angel is your guy. Overall I had an excellent experience and recommend Altar Tattoo Studio. So go check out Altar Tattoo Studio, you will not regret it.

    Azaria did an AMAZING job! I went for the vday flash sale and everyone was sweet & helpful nice tattoo shop, will definitely be back :)

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    absolutely amazing!! I got my first tattoos there and when back for more I now have 8 tattoos cuz of how amazing IIona and this studio is! Somehow managed to convince my best friend to get one aswell. Again they offed water,snacks and just have amazing customer service. I genuinely believe I won't be as comfortable getting a tattoo from someone else after this studio's experiences, they provided amazing details on how to do tattoo aftercare, and good prices. 10/10 please give this place a try for an amazing experience!!

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    Absolute Tattoos

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    4.1(59 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    If you want to get a piercing I totally recommend going to Megan ! She is awesome . She made me…read morefeel super comfortable and gave me options on what would look better for me . I also enjoyed how she explain the cleaning process and healing and even gave me a specific date to get my ear checked out . Unfortunately I don't live in San Antonio , but when I come visit I will most definitely come back to get another piercing ! Thanks Megan :)

    Wouldn't go bad due to lack of information ( I think they scammed me)…read more.. Anna pierced me (belly button) however, she gave me a long bar and three months later my piercing is not healing right and looks super bad and gross. I go back in to get it looked at (Aldofo looked at me because Anna was out), and he informed me the bar was messing up my healing process and that I needed a shorter one... this is all apart of the healing process... apparently. Now maybe I might be the uneducated one here but I've never heard of getting a piercing then coming back to purchase another bar a month later cause it's apart the "healing process" . And even if it is, She did not warn me that I had to purchase another shorter bar a month later for it to properly heal. I don't even know if that's a real thing because I've never heard of a such but hey, I'm down $20 later praying that I didn't get scammed and that my pricing starts to heal properly. Moral of this review, My problem was the lack of information. make sure you know everything about the healing process cause they might be doing you dirty to get more money out of you.

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    Buddha Box Studios

    Buddha Box Studios

    4.9(228 reviews)
    8.7 mi
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    I wasn't sure what to expect when I visited this place but was very impressed with what I saw. I…read morecame here with some friends who wanted to get some piercings done and one of them spoke highly of this place. Outside the building I wasn't expecting much but once we went inside, it had nice setup with a few couches you can relax. The place was well kept, organized and clean. The guy that helped my friends was great. Derek was very informative, knowledgeable and can tell he enjoys what he does. He made sure that the room my friends were in were thoroughly clean and explained what to expect when getting the piercings. He was also teaching someone too while talking to my friends. I think he did a great job making sure my friends were good and comfortable throughout. I didnt get anything but looking around if I do consider getting a piercing in the future, I would consider coming here for sure. They also do tattoos too and some images I saw seem cool so maybe something to think about too.

    Don't let the outside exterior fool you. This place is amazingly awesome. My friends and I stopped…read morein because they wanted to get piercings. We were immediately greeted by staff. The place itself is nice and clean. We had the pleasure of meeting Derek for our service. He was thorough, honest, and friendly. Derek has been doing his expert work for 17 years. It was nice to hear someone passionate about what they do. I wanted to get a tattoo but unfortunately they were all booked up for the day. Next time I hope. Definitely don't pass this place up. I was extremely pleased with the service we received as well as how clean they kept everything. A must try if you are in need of this kind of service.

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    Iron Will Tattoo - Fine line, black and gray, traditional tattooing by William. San Antonio, Texas, NW San Antonio, Helotes, Bexar county, Unique Upscale Art

    Iron Will Tattoo

    5.0(4 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    i've never written a review before so this is a bit long…read more got my knee tattooed by William Cooke and i couldn't be happier with how it came out. The guy is super chill and very professional. my request for the tattoo was "something monstery with eyeballs around my knee but not too many legs because bugs with too many legs piss me off" and he just freehanded the stencil with a sharpie like a boss. I have a high pain tolerance typically but knee tattoos are the devil and i needed multiple breaks and even ended up needing to split it into 2 sessions. Will was accommodating completely to this. When i went in for the second session, he looked at it and decided my skin still wasn't healed enough and i had to wait a couple more weeks. I appreciate that he wasn't going to do the second session until he was certain it was safe to do so. other artists might've been tempted to just do it so they can get the money and be done but Will didn't and that's exactly what you need from someone repeatedly putting needles into your skin. The shop itself is also awesome. there's artwork from the artists everywhere which is cool. it's spacious and well lit without feeling uncomfortable and cold like hospitals feel. most importantly, everything was very clean. other than the needles in their packaging, nothing on a tattoo station is going to be sterile. it's impossible because not everything can be put into an autoclave. that's just how it is. so the best you can do is keep everything as sanitized as possible since sanitation is just below sterilization when it comes to describing how many germs and pathogens are killed. i'm a cosmetologist so i've had to learn a lot about proper sanitation protocol. that being said i can't think of a single way that Will could have improved his sanitation. everything was plastic wrapped with clean and gloved hands, gloves were changed every time he came back from a break or touched something. tdlr: this place is awesome and super clean. Will is super chill, this tattoo is probably my favorite one i have now. so go give this place all your money and tell your friends to spend all their money here too.

    I have been going to Isaac for over a year to get my tattoos. He does a great job, the shop is…read moreclean, and the people at the shop are always friendly. They work with you and help with ideas so you can get what really suits you!

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    Traditional Japanese style tattoo by William, tattoo leg sleeve Pokemon themed in San Antonio Texas Helotes Color Tattoo Traditional Tattoo

    Iron Will Tattoo - Olive branch on kneecap

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    Iron Will Tattoo - American Traditional Japanese Tattoo looking nice with fine lines and attention to detail, black and gray tattoo done by William @william_iw

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    Ink10City Tattoo

    Ink10City Tattoo

    4.9(25 reviews)
    6.0 mi

    Forget about all the tattoo parlors you've experienced. Ink10City is THE place to get your tattoos!…read moreAfter years of avoiding ink due to bad experiences at other parlors, I was hesitant to try again. I needed a cover-up for an old tattoo and had a rough idea of what I wanted, so I started researching. That's when I found Ink10City. Their online presence impressed me, so I decided to give them a shot. Walking in, I was nervous, but the vibe was immediately different. It was calm, clean, and beautifully set up. The front desk staff greeted me immediately and within five minutes, I was having a consultation with Tonee, the artist I came for. I explained my idea, but I wasn't sure how it would work as a cover-up. Tonee quickly assessed the situation, and when I admitted I wasn't thrilled with my initial concept, he suggested we stick with a religious theme. In literally five seconds, he started sketching on my arm, saying, "I can see a face right here." I was blown away by his vision and creativity. Right then, I knew I'd picked the right place and the right artist. Tonee's talent is unreal. He is the kind of talent that inspired the creation of the word "Artist." His attention to detail and problem-solving skills are next-level. He worked within my budget, gave me a clear price, and booked me for the next day (though I suspect I just got lucky with timing). When I arrived for my session, Tonee was ready and showed me his drawing. My jaw dropped when I saw it, it was perfect. He even had a backup design ready, but he nailed it on the first try. The session took about 2 hours and 10 minutes for a sizable, detailed piece. The speed, precision, and professionalism were beyond impressive, and the final price matched exactly what we discussed. No surprises. The result? A tattoo that left me nearly speechless. It's absolutely stunning, and I'm already planning my full sleeve with Tonee. While I haven't worked with the other artists (I think there are four others), the talent in this place is undeniable, and I'd trust any of them. I had such an incredible experience unlike any I've ever had. I even bought a hat from their merch section to support them. Ink10City is my go-to from now on, and I can't recommend Tonee and this shop enough. If you're looking for ink, this is the place to go!

    Really pretty, clean shop. Local and Veteran owned. Ive seen Luna and she was very kind and sweet,…read moredid a great job on my mouse. It was $200.

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    White Rabbit Studios - mother and son dot work ghost tattoos

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    4.7(23 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    So it's been a couple years or so since I had the "microblading" done…read more I wanted to follow up on my previous comment to let you know that the ink used on my brows have faded to a grey color. The pattern is absolutely a solid "sharpie" looking outcome. By sharpie, I'm talking about the way some people make a solid painted on brow look. There is no way to correct this and I'm stuck with something I absolutely did NOT want and was trying to avoid. I should have has the person that did her brows do mine. I didn't realize until it was too late, my therapist had only just completed her initial training within the year when I had my brows done. With a lot of makeup, I am trying to correct the work done. Current photo attached to show solid color rather than the hair strokes to look "realistic" I asked for.

    I'm so happy with my results! I booked at the White Rabbit Studio with Jess and if I could give…read moremore stars on this review, I definitely would. With age, my brows were thinning, loosing color and dimension; it needed attention! I elected to have the Nano Brow Procedure. I've never had anything cosmetic or tattooing done, so I was nervous. Jess was professional, thorough, and knowledgeable. She explained the process, double and triple checked her work, and kept tabs on my comfort. She was very detailed and kept sanitary measures in place. Jess provided written instructions and everything needed for follow-up. The Studio was clean and stylish. It's been 2 weeks and my brows are looking phenomenal! The before and after is very apparent. I'm so happy with the results. If you're looking for brow work or tattooing, I highly recommend the White Rabbit Studio.

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    Before and after nano brow cover up don't by Jess Lee *previous work done by another studio

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