I met Pheng at a tattoo convention in Las Vegas. His work looked good so we began a sleeve. I have since traveled to Houston, TX for more work. He is very skilled and worth traveling for. Thank you Assassin Tattoo! read more

Jack was my artist. He was very talented and creative with my idea. This was two sessions approx 8-10hours for $1000. The staff and booking was very easy and the vibe is great. Especially if you are an introverted person because this is an ESL environment with a very professional and talented team that can easily collaborate with you on your tattoo idea. If you Show up early be careful with parking (reference image: I'm the grey Hyundai sonata ) read more

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Rick was fantastic!! Great artist and helped coach and guide me through my first major piece of work. I have a few more sessions to go, but was an excellent experience and worth the money. Great artists don't come cheap!!! The vibe of the location was super awesome as well - I went with a traditional Japanese style half sleeve and felt like I was getting a unique and authentic experience read more

Rick did an amazing job on this piece a few weeks ago and I went back today for another one from him. Everyone at the shop was very friendly and I definitely recommend booking with Rick! read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

I wanted a tattoo in honor of my grandmother and found a design I liked, they were fast with emailing back and were able to accommodate me on the date requested. Alice did my tattoo and it was exactly what I asked for. read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Initial tat with red bird - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

First off i wish i could rate this place a zero because it was my friends first time getting a piercing and it was HORRIBLE. When we walked in they made us sign in and sit down... they made us wait 15 minutes. The piercer came to us and asked "do you like these piercings" automatically we thought it was weird because we asked for a nose piercing not a septum and we told that to her for the 3rd time. Next they sat her down and they cleaned it properly until it was time to pierce.. the lady stuck the needle from the inside and she finally got the needle in although it took 5 minutes to get it in... the next 5 minutes was her screwing the top which she DROPPED and she randomly decided to a new gem from a different piercing which looked like a earring... it was huge and slanted and bleeding a lot after we left. There were over 3 people surrounding her while she was getting pierced and i'm more than 100% certain it was her first time ever piercing a nose, she was very shaky and the guy was training as she was piercing... by yelling at her and telling her to go for it. Overall it was a terrible experience, we were trying to give it grace the first 5 minutes but it was just putting my friend in terrible pain. I've gotten my nose pierced multiple times and never experienced this... Please save your money and go somewhere else!! Edit: They tried to guilt trip by texting my friend and telling her it was basically her fault for choosing a small piercing, these people will GASLIGHT you!!! using ai to justify their point read more

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Sky is absolutely amazing!! I was a walk in with so many ideas for my color tattoo. Sky was so kind and worked with me to understand what I was wanting and needing. His artistry and attention to details are over the top! I highly recommend Sky and I definitely will be back. Love the vibe of the shop! I could not be happier with my new tattoo from Sky and will definitely be back!!!! read more

I love me some omar. He is gentle and my tattoo came out bomb as ever. I will be back soon for coverups. Definitely check out his page on instagram @omar_ta2. Promise u won't regret it read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've had the pleasure of getting my last five tattoos done by Abi at Assassin Tattoo & Piercing, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Abi's attention to detail, professionalism, and creativity really stand out, making each experience better than the last. Every tattoo turned out exactly how I envisioned, and the whole process was comfortable and enjoyable. If you're looking for an artist who delivers amazing work, Abi is definitely the person to go to! read more

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Abi is a great artist with high attention to detail and a gentle hand. I reached out to Assassin with my idea for a tattoo cover up on my upper arm. After sharing some details they set me up with Abi as the best artist to complete the work. There's a $100 deposit required to book your appointment which goes towards your final price. I was there in the afternoon on a weekday and the shop was super chill. Abi had a handful of design options drawn up for me and we picked one together. The tattoo turned out amazing! I am so impressed and grateful to Abi. read more

@navei did an amazing job with my tattoo! The area should have been pretty painful but it wasn't too bad at all. She took the time to sit with me and discuss my idea. Couldn't be happier. Definitely will be back again !! read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - My dog tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

I really loved my tattoo and definitely be going back there to get more. They are very organized and helpful. My tattoo artist Sky worked with me on every detail to create the tattoo I wanted. read more

Jack was my artist. He was able to complete my half sleeve better than what i envisioned and he was also able to touch up my dragon the way i wanted to. Great work and will definitely be going back for more tats. read more

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We were walk-ins for a naval piercing, and were seen within minutes. Everyone was very professional, and the studio was clean. Riley kept my daughter at ease by talking to her the entire time and explaining what to expect. My daughter loves her new piercing. read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Body piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had some work here several years ago and forgot to leave a review. The atmosphere is great, and I think all the Artists are experienced. I would come back if I were in the area and needed work. read more

Really happy with my tattoo received from Jack. Two sessions, line work and shading. read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

When I first reached out to Assasin I got a quick response and was asked to send reference photos so I sent a few over of what I wanted. Before the appointment day my family and I weren't told any pricing which normally isn't the end of the world but there were multiple other red flags as well. When my artist came to take me back i tried to tell him I wanted shading on another tattoo that day (not pictured) and he said 'no English' . I was not aware that the tattoo shop had majority non English speaking artists due to the fact the person myself and my niece was in contact with messaged us back in English and was able to set everything up smoothly. It does make it hard getting something inked on you FOREVER when you're not able to properly communicate things you want, or any changes you need to make. Especially when not being aware of it before hand to plan another way to communicate before getting there and realizing AFTER the deposit was already taken. So I did feel uncomfortable with that but,my designs were simple enough I wasn't worried and their Instagram has great photos/art. I was shown the designs on a tablet before he started and everything looked good. Once I was about to get started I asked pricing and the pricing per hour was a little high in my opinion. I felt my key took waaaay longer to do that it should have (and I personally feel like that was to get more money out of me). But again I knew the pricing and stayed to get the tattoos regardless. Then, after a week during the healing process I noticed my key 'stem' didn't have a solid line outlining it. it just looked like shading was done and some white was thrown in to make it look good for an after picture. I feel like if you're going to charge people $150 an hour the work being done on people FOREVER should be a bit better.. When I went to pay I noticed the price looked a little high so I asked if my deposit was taken out then the girl checks , and I see the price go down with my deposit now applied... I felt it was very unprofessional that I had to ask about my deposit being applied and that it wasn't applied when I went to check out in the first place . Seems like a huge red flag and I wonder how many other clients have been charged extra without their deposits being applied. I also noticed after I left that it was a $13 or so service fee (my guess is to pay with card) Which I feel should have also been mentioned before my card was charged. [Side note :There was also another guy in the room I was in getting tattooed and his artist left at least 3 times for a 10-15 min period. Would take off her gloves , then put the same ones back on when she came back up to continue and I'm not even sure if she communicated to the guy she was leaving for to go down stairs. Seemed a bit unsanitary due to the fact there's no telling what she touched downstairs or if she even washed her hands when she put them back on . ] Unfortunately I'm not even going to bother reaching out to the location to 'fix' my key because one it's a little too far from where i live . But also, feel like as a 'tattoo artist' they should know that overtime the tattoo wasn't going to hold up as well without a solid line. In my opinion the difference is very clear from the reference sent to the tattoo I left with & how it heeled two weeks later. Just a little unsure why the artist didn't add a solid black line.. Although I'm not 'unhappy' with my tattoos, I am disappointed in the location and not 100% satisfied with my experience. (For the owner/manager, no need to respond! Or reach out to me please, I've seen the responses other low reviews have received) Hope this helps someone looking to get a tattoo here in the future. Update , response to owner : Perspective is not a fact. That's your point of view and I have mine. Nowhere did I ever mention in my review that I only got one tattoo. I simply stated I was never told pricing before which was MY fault. My stencil wasn't hard to do since what I was shown was Exactly what I sent in with no adjustments made. I could not have known before getting the tattoo that there would not be a solid line. Due to the fact my artist could not properly communicate with me and tell 'this isn't going to have a solid line' ... And i was shown a design with a line so please do not try to gaslight me like you have many other customers. My reference photo had a solid line and I'm sorry but if your tattoo artists should be able to communicate to me what is being done , not just show a picture of something. The picture I was shown looked good before going on my body .. AGAIN , on me forever. In regards to the other client in the room with his artist reusing the same gloves , I was there and saw her put the same gloves back on when she left the room 2-3 times. Also no mention of the deposit not being applied so where's the 'clear communication' there? read more

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I came here for my second tattoo (photo included somewhere ) but I loved it. The people here were so accommodating with my very indecisive nature and helped me with positioning and whatnot. The seating area was also nice and they also gave me time to cool off (my tat hurt a lot ). I've been wanting this design for a while and it turned out beautifully! Will be back for my third! read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Two koi fish swimming up, a crescent moon, a flower, and other pretty details. - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

My artist was Jack. He was patient and understanding when working on the custom tattoo design together. During the appointment, he was extremely careful. The image came out beautifully with skillful and precise shading. Jack was very respectful through the whole process and, afterward, was prompt in answering my questions about healing. A master artist. Thank you Jack! read more

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After only 2 weeks of getting this tattoo I was unhappy that it faded as badly as it did, to be very honest this faded only a week afterward. I have 3 other tattoos so I am well aware how cautious on caring for them is, but this one was just faded EXTREMELY fast. When contacting the artist they stated this was Normal? After a week? Not satisfied. read more

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Literally the worst tattoo I have ever received. Some of the lines are dark, some barely visible, it's blotchy and after it healed, you can't really even tell what it is. I have many tattoos and have never had an experience like this. Navei was the tattoo artist and I do not recommend. I feel so disappointed. read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Crappy tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great Tattoo Parlor. Clean, friendly attentive and honest. They txt and email with confirmation of appointment. Hector is an amazing artist. Feel confident booking here! read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Hector is an amazing artist - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went to get matching tattoos with my wife after a family day with our son. My wife also wanted her nose pierced. As soon as we walked in the vibe was immediately welcoming, the receptionist went above and beyond to get us on the books for this last minute session because they were about to close. We got put in contact with Hector who was AMAZING. He also got another tattoo artist, Angie to tattoo my wife while Hector did mine. Angie was just as AMAZING. I will definitely be returning to see either one of them for tattoos. #NeedToFinishMySleeve #AssassinTattoo read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Star coordinates for our Star. - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Booked an appointment with Jack and he was very communicative and helpful during the entire process. I am extremely happy with my tattoo. Really appreciate Jack for his compassion and the commitment he exhibited /exhibits in his work! I've never had a bad experience with Assassin. Directly in regard to those who have made comments about the language barrier. There is a multitude of mobile applications you can use to translate and multiple other artists and support staff there to ask to help convey your thoughts/feedback before the needle ever touches the skin. It's then outlined on your skin and you're not only given the chance you're highly encouraged to look in a mirror. So it's not like you didn't a preview of what the end result would be like. Most people who are getting tattooed understand that they are permanently there. It's not the artists fault you didn't extra steps to ensure that you got exactly the tattoo you wanted. Don't complain for not doing YOUR due diligence. read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Actual tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My husband and I have been getting work done at Assassin Tattoo & Piercing for around 3 years. We both have had work done for the past 20 years, so we have learnt lessons on tattoos and tattoo artist that only time will teach you. Or you can listen to me and save the trouble. So far I've stuck with Jack, but we have been working on a sleeve. Fine line work grey-black and watercolor ish or acrylic abstract? We are doing our own thing. I believe in his creativity and skill, and I have proof. Which I will not share pictures of because I don't want to see my tattoos on Pinterest and then on someone else. He does masterful work and only gets better. My husband has done work with several of the artists there and wants to continue doing that. Because everyone who is there is an artist, not a tracer, and I'll confidentially add does superb work. I do want to do something little and cute by Olivia, I just haven't found the right thing. Her color is WOW. And I didn't know the guy who walks around checking on everything and everyone was the owner Peng and that he tattoos still! I'm now very interested in booking with him. Even more so after reading a negative review. What I can also tell you, dear reader, is that in this world there are all kinds of people, more than you can imagine. When someone tells you who they are, believe them. And remember assholes are everywhere. read more

I got my first ever tattoo here from Jack and it was amazing! The customer service, skill, and artistic level is par none! I definitely plan on going back for my next one ! read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Tattoo outline being done here - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Assassin Tattoo is amazing. The artists are welcoming and the overall vibe of the parlor is relaxed and comfortable. My artist, Jack, is phenomenal. He worked with me over three sessions to complete a large, very detailed forearm tattoo. There is no other place in Houston that I will be getting future ink done. And, there is no other artist but Jack that I will request to have future work completed. read more

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As soon as I walked in someone greeted me and talked with me about what I wanted. Within 15 minutes Hector came over to me and sketched out what I was asking for. He immediately understood what I was asking for and made me feel excited about it. This was my first tattoo and I was very nervous, but he talked me through it and made me feel comfortable. I love his work and am already planning my next tattoo. Thank you Hector!! read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had an appointment scheduled with Olivia for a larger tattoo with two cardinals. They had me set up and she had a timer to only charge me for the time she worked. As we all know, tattoos are uncomfortable at best and super painful at worst but she worked quickly and even when I was ready to give up, she was able to give me enough time during the break to finish (the tattoo took 4 hours 15 min in total). I love the result and highly recommend this tattoo shop. I would advise to make an appointment versus being a walk-in because they are really busy all the time. read more

Horrible tattoos . So I got an Ironman tattoo, they messed him up completely. It looks like the knock off version of Ironman that you grab at a flee market Long story short they gave a me a good concept but the person couldn't even draw straight lines. The eyes in the picture are not proportional. There are so many mess ups in line work and edges? as seen in the photo. Further the artist spoke vary little English and couldn't understand directions The owner was nice enough give me a discount but what's is on me now must be covered up or fixed. I have several tattoos and I have never been so displeased with studio. Please avoid this place especially if you are trying to get ink with details or line work Last little bit I asked the owner why the lines weren't straight and he stated ' hands are not machines' Artist: Jack Tattoo Ironman read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Tattoo look at his eyes - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

So I'm from out of town and I only had a day where I was going to be able to get some work done and if all the places I contacted Assassin was the only place to get back to me and accommodate my schedule. The atmosphere in the shop was great and above all else the artist was incredible. Navei, while being young, was very skilled and made what I was imagining come into reality. I'm am very pleased with my tattoo and definitely would recommend to anyone. read more

Very happy with the level of work by my tattoo artist Peng so far. I'm having a full arm sleeve done in neo traditional Japanese style. Level of detail is incredible - Peng knows what he does and has 20+ years of experience. I'm currently about 25 hours in, and have about 10 to go. read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Sleeve in progress - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing service. My husband and I did a walk-in. They were quick to get us in. Even stopped their larger pieces to get our small ones done. Light hands and great lines. Def recommend and for sure will be back! read more

My artist Angie was amazing and I loved how the tattoo came out I for sure will be back soon read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Loved Scott! He did great and did exactly what I wanted. Wasn't a big deal to book and we were there not even an hour. Both of my friends and I got a tattoo read more

The best place to ever get a tattoo in Houston!!! 10/10 experience! Love abi! Great staff!!!!

Loved the atmosphere and all the people are really friendly. Cute shop and the artist are amazing! read more

Assassin Tattoo & piercing - My tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Lovely people and wonderful staff 10/10 would do again. This would be my 3rd tattoo with them and my friends first. read more

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Amazing adaptation of our vision. The team at Assassin's was so accommodating and throughout with the work. Would definitely recommend.

Full sleeve that comes up over my shoulder and covers half of my chest by Alice. She's a fantastic artist. Listens closely to what I want, but also makes suggestions on how to improve different parts of the piece or even scrapping parts of it because they wouldn't fit well with the rest. I'd post a photo but still have one session left to finish. I've spent a lot of hours sitting in this shop. The rest of the artist are really cool as well and stop by to see the progress regularly. Great place. read more