There are two Altered Image tattoo shops in Indy. One is in Avon, on is off of Emerson. Be more specific about which shop you are reviewing

phone is not working . pin this. they are trying to rebrand as a new tattoo shop which I was told a red herring name. they are currently in Avon and they messed my neck tattoo up. I paid a hundred dollars for a five minute tattoo. Shame on them for the first one but I liked it so I went back. Never again. David refuses to fix the ink that didn't take in my neck even after I'm he said that he would. Renigged after asking me to reschedule . wow. read more

I was giving Junior Purvis feedback about a design that I was paying for and was going to be permanently on MY body and he said he "didn't want it to look like sticker". At the time this made me shut down and let him tattoo his way. I didn't realize that this was wrong for him to do until years later. If he didn't want to do the style I wanted, then he should've referred me to another artist until of being an asshole and made me feel like he knew better about what I wanted. I still look at it and wish it was done in a more traditional style So basically STICK TO YOUR GUNS! If you know what you like, don't let the tattoo artist convince you that that style looks bad. Screw that. Go to a different artist that respects your preferences and make sure you do the research for your artist. read more

I never had a problem with Sean Holmes. He did some of my work, and i loved everything about him. I'm not sure if the place is a mess or not, but the space that Sean has is perfect, and i would totally recommend his services. I got 3 stars on the upper chest, and he did it free hand, i got a perfect tattoo. read more

Altered Image Tattoo - "Free hand" By Sean holmes - Tattoo Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

My sister and I had matching tattoos done by Jose Flores and we had a really awesome experience. For starters, he changed his schedule and came in 3 hours earlier than he normally does on Labor Day in order to do our tattoos since that was the only day we were free at the same time. His space was really clean and he made sure to show us that everything he was using on us was brand new, wiped down everything multiple times, and must have changed his gloves a dozen times during the process. Our tattoos were really simple but he did a really great job and they are healing up quickly and easily. I have had comments from people with lots of tattoos saying how nice the linework is and asking who did it. I can't speak about any of the other artists since we only talked to and had work done by Jose, but he was great and the shop overall seemed clean. Pricing was extremely reasonable for really well done tattoos and my husband ended up making an appointment to have a bigger piece done by Jose later in the month. read more

My daughter had a tattoo cover up started by Scott Sexton. Things started out great. (side note, my daughters father had been dating Scott's sister for over a decade). My daughter's father and Scott's sister broke up. Scott then canceled my 18 year old daughter's tattoo telling her "SH%& trickles down". This is a piece on her arm which is now half covered up and, he quit only weeks before her senior prom. Didn't refer her to anyone else in his tattoo shop or anywhere. She is 18 years old and had nothing to do with the breakup. This was beyond disheartening and unprofessional. We are now searching for a new tattoo artist. what happened to leaving the kids out of grown up business? She liked and trusted Scott. She thought of his sister as a step mom, she loved her. read more

I can't wait for the virus to be over so I can come back in. John did my tattoos and is AMAZING. I can't wait to get more done. He has fair prices and incredible work!!!! As soon as it's okay to come back in I will be there!!!!! He actually listened to what I wanted and made it come true. My sleeve is amazing thanks to him! Definitely recommend him! 10/10! read more

No problem personally with the tattoo parlor itself, but one of the tattoo artists who works here named Brian should be avoided at all costs. He worked on my tattoo at his previous shop where they had a policy to touch up any tattoo within a year for free, I went back 6 months later to get it touched up but they said he moved to altered image. Then, I set up an appointment with him hear (which he charged me 25 dollars for) and then didn't even show up for the appointment.... So Brian is to be avoided read more

Utterly disgusted. Came here 4 years ago and the piercer was fantastic. Came here today and it was all downhill from there. My best friend is looking for an artist to do her fourth tattoo, it's absolutely beautiful piece my other friend drew for her. She came in to get prices and the artist figured about $300 for a thigh piece the size of her hand which was an expected price, and figured about two sessions which was a bit strange for me to here because I have big pieces that have been done in one session even of it meant sitting in the chair for 12 hours. He then continued to say $300 for each session. So $600 for an already drawn easy tattoo the size of a females hand. WAY overpriced. I'm assuming he thought it was her first and that I didn't have any because it's cold outside and we were covered up. She still wanted to get her nose re-done and the sign in the window says $25. So she signed the paper work. The guy checked her nose out, ect. Went to the room and the guy told her to lay down. To lay down. I have never seen a regular nostril piercing being done while laying down. So I was weired out. I have two nostril rings and never had to lay down. So he did the marking and I assumed she would bleed a little because of scar tissue and this situation become hell. Usually a piercing takes no more than two minutes to get done anyone who has a nostril piercing would know this. Well, he couldn't get it the jewelry in. So instead of taking the needle out and asking if she wanted to stop he sat there for ten minutes twisting and prodding her nose. She bled and incredible amount and it was hurting her. He was shaking violently through the entire process. After ten gruesome minutes and me being mad and holding my tounge he got it in. When he was done he asked if that was OK and we were obviously mad. Instead of giving her the piercing for free he charged her $33 and she has a swollen, infected nose. I wish we would of walked out and not payed but both of us are two kind hearted. Tonight I'm trying to ge a hold of the owner for a refund. Never, ever come here. If you have a piercer make sure he is trained in what he is doing. I wouldn't even give this place a star but it is required. read more

Junior Purvis dosent know what he is doing when it comes to permanent makeup. I know of 4 people ( including myself ) that has had someone else do the procedure over again or just entirely fix his mistake. I ask him for his help and he was even going to charge me more just to "touch up ( as he calls it)". There is a lady on Washington Street that has been these permanent makeups for 20 years. She knows what she's doing. She only charges $225. And will help in anyway she can if its something you dont like. She will enen go as far as not charging you for someone else's mistakes. Please do yourself a favor go to her and save yourself from time, money, and grief. Need any information about her you can contact me on Facebook (Bobbi Burgess ). Junior was going to fix his mistake but wanted more money and wanted me to walk around with what he did with my eyes for over month. Mary the lady on Washington Street did it a week after his screw up. Sincerelly disappointed. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone for permanent makeup. After all he is a man and really dosent know what women want when it comes to makeup. read more

Altered Image Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I like this place, but I'm sooooo happy and excited for Chris Taylor because he opened his own shop! My experience with Altered has always been good, but Ink Therapy is so much nicer! It's cleaner and in a nicer area. Call Chris Taylor at Ink Therapy for your next session! You'll be glad you did! read more

Matt Riemenschneder was the most professional piercer that I have ever used, hands down. The studio was clean and extremely professional. I would recommend if you are considering a piercing of any kind to stop in and see Matt. He will most certainly take the time to make sure you leave with exactly the piercing you wanted! read more

All of the tattoo artists here do excellent work. I personally have had many large tattoos done by Junior Purvis. The shop is very clean and inviting and the staff are all very cool and nice to talk to. I highly recommend getting any tattoo or piercing at the Beech Grove Altered Image. read more

Junior Pervois , is very unprofessional , was canceled on 6 times for a tattoo that should of taken no more than 3 sittings ending up taking 4 . Couple of times they waited until you showed up to tell you he is not coming or he is hours late ! Please make sure you pay out the a$$ for him to draw you it first , do NOT let him talk you into letting him draw it on you free hand taking his word on it ! I can not comment on anyone else in the shop , only on the owner that is Junior , don't jump into the fire !!! read more

After 4-5 phone calls with messages left, I finally received a call back and was able to set an appointment for a consultation with Junior. I drove 45 minutes only to be stood up. The guy at the desk was rude and told me he hears it all the time. Sounds like it happens regularly. I went in again for a consult and was told something would be drawn up. When I got there for the appointment, nothing was drawn up and we started over. I have still not been able to get in for a re-touch after several requests. Poor customer service and rude staff. Will never go back or recommend to anyone. Going elsewhere for my re-touch. What a joke. read more

Matt pierced my nose and was very friendly and professional. This is definitely where I will go for any piercings and I would recommend Matt to anyone! read more

I made an appointment with Junior (Owner) 3 months in advance. When it came to the appointment day, I was told that someone else would be doing my tattoo since he was not there that day. I was then told that if I didn't want a session with the new artist, that I would have to wait until January 2013 to get another session with Junior. They obviously don't care, I'll go elsewhere. read more

Crystal has done 5 tattoos on me, and 2 on my wife in the last couple months. Beautiful work, I couldn't be happier. This is a nice shop with great network of supportive employees. I would recommend Altered Image to anyone. read more