This was my first time here. My girl needed to get a new tragus piece. The guy that does the piercings was showing her all the different options and explained the sizes. Once she picked the one, he offered to put it on for her (at no charge.) Meanwhile, I was looking at all the different tattoo art by all the artists. I was really impressed with the work that they do. Im really considering this place for my next tattoo. Will be back when Im ready! read more

Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Almost every tattoo I have is from Atomic. First thing's first, it is clean. Always. The people are nice, too. They will really work with you on your design. Sometimes actually getting the piece done can be awkward, but not so here. They make you comfortable. I have some grapes on my arm from Brandi and I am very pleased with them. People ask me who did them all the time. My latest piece, a 3 session one, started with David at the Burnet location. He finished it at the Pflugerville shop, which is really nice, too. I could not be happier with it. I took in a rough sketch of what I wanted and he really turned it into something awesome. Pretty much any day when my tattoos are visible people ask me where I got my work done. That is a good testament to the quality of the work coming out of Atomic. read more

I never thought I'd want a tattoo in my lifetime. Eventually I made the decision right before I moved away from Austin, and once I was sure what I wanted I headed to Atomic as it had been recommended to me several times by friends. I had no appointment; simply walked in and was greeted at the counter by one of their artists named Harold and was asked how I may be helped. I gave him a printed copy of a design I wanted on my calf and he worked with me until we agreed on the size of the tattoo. I then sat in a chair and he explained to me how things would work every step of the way. Very informative so I could be sure I wanted to go through with the process. After ~45 minutes Harold had finished and gave me instructions for caring for it the next couple of weeks. Overall, I was extremely impressed and thought the price for the design was very reasonable. No complications arose and I'm glad I went through with it. Would recommend Harold and Atomic to anyone in Austin wanting ink. read more

Andy recently did a daith piercing for me - early/mid September so just shy of two months ago. He was super professional, made sure I knew what the steps were for the piercing and I knew what was coming. I got my daith pierced on the right side to try to mitigate migraines, I've heard some success stories and have regularly gotten migraines (anywhere from 4-10+ a month) for many years, and the frequency has increased etc. So, i figured it was worth a shot to get my daith pierced and see if it helps/works. My understanding was that it can make migraines more minor headaches, occur less frequently, or make them go away entirely. To me, any of the above were very much worth trying out. Since getting the piercing, I've had one migraine. At the time, I was at a high altitude (Aspen, CO) which regularly gives me migraines, and have had some other, less intense headaches that would have otherwise been migraines per my migraine history. Andy was super professional and helpful, and for me, this was worth it for sure! I did it on the right side (the side I get more migraines on). The day of the piercing, I did have a migraine the rest of the day, but that's way worth it considering fewer migraines overall (right before travel season for work started when I will often work 14 hour work days, have less sleep than usual, and other factors that generally increase the likelihood of migraine frequency, duration, and intensity). Success!!! Impressed also with the professionalism at this shop, and how helpful everyone is. Thanks guys, and thanks Andy!!!! read more

Justin helped me find the right jewelry to fit a lip piercing I got at another place a few years back. The man has an excellent bedside manner and a gentle touch. Fantastic service from start to finish. I went in today to buy some jewelry - GREAT selection and totally stocked, which is a huge gripe I have with most other piercing studios who, I've found, generally have a small selection and/or nothing in stock. He also helped me get started stretching my ear lobe piercings. Really, I wish he had been my original piercer - highly recommended. If you need a piercing, go here, see him, walk out happy. read more

Nothing but GREAT things to say! I've been here a few times to buy body jewelry, but Saturday I went in for a tragus piercing. Dutch was there and answered all of the questions I had about getting the piercing, healing, and aftercare tips. After asking him so many things, I finally decided to just get it done. All I have to say is Dutch was super awesome and definitely knows what he's doing! He pierced my ear so quickly that I felt no pain at all and the ring was on in seconds! I sat there so blown away by how swift he was and how I didn't feel a single thing. Shoot, I'm still shocked at how I literally felt nothing at all! Definitely a skilled professional :) thank you Dutch and Atomic Tattoo! I will be back again soon read more

Okay I just got my first tattoo done with Alex Asad and it was a life changing experience, he has all the skill and dexterity you could ever ask for. What really made me like him was his engaging personality and the fact that he asked if I was doing alright and assured me that I can take a break anytime. Major respect! read more

Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd - Made my first permanent ch-ch-ch-changes with Alex Asad and it looks incredible. - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I came in and asked a simple question about the type of jewelry they carry and the person who helped me was extremely rude and condescending. Came here to get my helix pierced a year ago, but will never be going back after this recent experience. If you're gonna work with customers at least try to act like you're willing to help them. read more

I got my ears pierced for the fourth time today. It's not that I have four different holes, it's just that I've always let my piercing close up (as well as my nose and eyebrow piercings). I just wanted the regular two holes in my ears, and that's exactly what happened without much ado. Sarah was very professional and took her time. I appreciated seeing the sterilized utensils come out of clean packages. I didn't feel uncool at all asking for about the lamest piercing you can get at a trendy tattoo shop. The only thing to balk at was the price for me. When I got my nose pierced in 1998 it was approximately $35-$40. I wrongly figured that the price couldn't be much higher than that for a normal ear piercing. I was wrong. It was about 100% higher. The piercing fee is $80, but I had a $5.00 "coupon" from their website. If you go, mention their website and you'll get $5.00 off your piercing or tattoo. read more

i went in to buy some jewelry i needed, the guy up front bald with beard super rude/arrogant in my friends opinion & I. first he didn't great us or pay no mind that we existed until i approached him i asked where & if that's all their tongue jewelry was and wanted the one you get pierced with but a couple mm longer for(BAD INFLAMMATION), he looked at me got upset and said the only ones they have were these and pointed to the nipple piercings and smaller fitting tongue bars. i get it but this place is not a top certificate piercing shop idk about tattoos but i simply asks the guy if they sold clamps and he got shaky and wide eyed and rude said they didn't sell supplies then tired getting into my business by saying "why are you thinking or piercings yourself" all snarky. first off nun of his business very unprofessional NOT KIND or CARING very rude approach and for the record i went home pierced my tongue PERFECT ASF FOR ME ! (didn't swell as bad as the other 3 times other piercing places have done the job also never disinfected properly or given mouth wash or after care instructions). Also i've done most of my own piercings(i'll show pictures) after piercings shops like this one have turned me down saying they have no idea about piercings issues when i got pierced badly and wrong by "known" shops. so y'all can suck it BTW THEY DONT EVEN SELL INTERNALLY THREATENED JEWELRY !! what a joke they have external like DEFINITELY NOT A REPUTABLE PIERCING PLACE! or get a kinder better receptionist with knowledge and no judgment as if no one could have the skills or talent ! there are ppl in tribes with better skills than that dude LOL ! AVOID THIS PLACE! read more

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I'm actually pretty shocked to see so many bad reviews for Atomic. The people here have always been nothing but nice and talkative to me and my boyfriend every time we go. I've gotten my lip pierced here and the girl did a fantastic job and was very patient with me when i kept freaking out every time she pulled the needle up close to my face. She may not be the friendliest chick out there , but then again, who cares? She did the job right and in a professional manner. My Bf and i went in a second time to get matching tattoos together and we were both treated like old time friends. The guy at the front is nice and talkative (not in a bad way) and the artist was good and didn't have a "heavy hand" I love that this place is half tattoo shop and half boutique (piercings) i just LOVE their jewelry and everything about the set-up! I can always find really cute gifts here and at affordable prices... (also, I've called quite a bit of time to ask them questions about price, Monroe jewelry sizes and gages and they are always wiling to help) read more

This place is great. I came in a couple of weeks ago because I lost my rose ring (#drunkproblems) The guy that does the piercings was so nice, and even took me back and bent my nosering so it would fit my piercing better and not fall out for no extra charge. On Sunday, I walked in wanting a tattoo because I was feeling nostalgic about my dear Maryland. I walked in, showed them a picture of what I want, and Ronny Veritas immediately got to work. He pulled up a picture of each element of my tattoo and drew it in his own style. It took a little while, but I would rather have the artist take his time and do a really good job. There was a tv in the waiting room, and we got to watch Talladega Nights, which was a really good way to calm down those pre-tattoo jitters. All of the people that worked at the shop were really down to earth and were cracking me up. I like a tattoo shop where it feels like everyone's just hanging out, and this is that place. When we sat down, Ronny allowed my friend to come back with me for moral support. . Ronny had a great sense of humor and was very easy to talk to. He took his time working on my tattoo and gave each area the individual attention it deserved. The colors turned out bright, the lines are nice and crisp, and the shading is awesome. The price was fair and in line with what I would normally expect. This was my fourth tattoo and so far my best experience. My only complaint is that the parking lot is terrifying and you have to back out directly onto Burnet. There was a giant truck that was so kind as to park next to me, so I had to take my life into my hands to get out of the lot. read more

I thought I was ready to change out a conch piercing until Andy consulted with me about my current healing situation. He was informative,professional, and gave me options all while keeping the healing process in mind. Bottom line, my ear just wasn't ready for the switch. He evaluated my situation and highly recommended a longer bar to help with swelling I was still experiencing after 4 long months. Andy is friendly and courteous. He greeted other customers all while assisting me. The shop is beautiful, as always. I think this might be my new go-to for piercings. Thanks Andy for being awesome! read more

We arrived and were told by the front desk woman we would be helped soon which never happened, no artist came up to even ask even what our ideas were for our tattoo. Customer service is a 0 out of 10. I was really hoping for a better experience since we took the time out of our days to locate this shop, read the reviews and see all the photos. read more

Long story short, my Flipside camp leaders made a joke that if our camp made it 5 years, they would get a tattoo. Well, 5 years came and went successfully this year of 2013, so that Leader was held to her word. Another camp leader joined in and after much deliberation, I decided to commit as well. I have always liked the idea of tattoos, permanently marking something on my body, but I never could think of anything that seemed significant or meaningful enough for me. I have found friends and comfort in my Flipside camp and from my very first year, I finally feel like I belong! They seemed more than significant to me! We went to this place on the recommendation of a friend with several tattoos, since she's been seeing Brandi for all her tattoos for the last several years. Since I know nothing about tattoos except the high quality of her work that I've seen on her body, I agreed. We made an appt so that the three of us could all get done together on a day that worked for all of us. 7 pm on a Sunday. We arrived 15 min early and since Brandi was finishing up a walk-in, we looked around the store for a bit. There was tons of 50's-style purses, hats, doodads, etc. Very cute. When it was our turn, we each presented what we wanted to Brandi and she went and copied it on trace paper with little additions of her own. She was very accommodating to what we specifically wanted. She told one of my friends that she couldn't have the font she wanted because it was too fat and the letters would bleed together, and asked for a different one. This did not bode over well with this friend who, like me, had spent Hours and Days grueling over the task of deciding on a font. When my friend insisted that there was no other font she wanted, Brandi offered to see if there was something she could come up with. When she returned, she had thinned the font out, so the letters wouldn't bleed together and it actually even looked WAY better than the original! We each took our turns being tattooed in her space, which super clean. She was very professional, but also really fun. She made jokes with us, gave us a ton of education about the whole thing, and was genuinely really nice. Though I have a high tolerance for pain, my body doesn't react well to continuous, sharp, stabbing pain. So at one point, I started going into a cold sweat. She immediately stopped and asked if I was okay. Only after my insistence that this reaction just happens and that I was fine, did she continue to finish the tattoo, after telling me several times to just let her know if I wasn't doing okay and she would stop or take a break. But yeah, it did freakin hurt. A lot. She did an amazing job. Her shading skills are unparalleled. I got a simple word, as did my friend, but the one who has been seeing her for years got a blue-shaded bunny with a phrase next to it and it looked SO GOOD! Like she had juts colored in with colored pencils. Amazing. The end cost only ended up being $60 for my tattoo, which was way cheaper than I thought it would be. My sister has had several tattoos, each of them being only a small symbol or word and they cost around $100, in a tiny town in Illinois, so I was figuring that getting one in Austin would be more expensive. I know that different tattoo artists charge their own prices, so maybe she just doesn't charge as much? Either way, it was a GREAT deal for a GREAT tattoo! The parking lot is small, and *right* off Burnet, so be careful. Don't know if I'll be getting another one, at least not anytime soon, but I totally don't regret the one I got and I'm SO glad I went to Brandi on the recommendation of my friend. Go see her, she's fantastic. read more

I was here on a Friday night recently around 9pm, for a friend to get her first tattoo. I myself have several so I feel that I can write an honest review and know what to look for/expect when entering a tattoo shop. We were greeted immediately which was nice. She showed the artist, James, several pictures ideas of what she wanted done. Then after glancing through his portfolio, she pointed out some of the style that she liked. We gave him about 45 minutes to draw something up. What he came back with was awesome! She loved it and even started crying! So as far as the artist goes, we were very pleased. The shop was nice, clean, well lit, and each artist had their own space. That was nice. I've never been to a shop like that that provides a more private atmosphere. Attached to the shop is a boutique which is kind of nice to glance around in while waiting. Overall, it was a great experience and I am itching for another and will certainly be considering this shop for one. I've heard less than stellar things about a different Atomic, but that was not our experience here at all. Kudos to you Atomic Tattoo! read more

had to shave my back, but i got a new tattoo tonight (ha ha). The whole crew rocks, everyone is super cool and Spike did a great job on my body art. We chatted the entire time and the process seemed to fly by. Cool peeps, good work and a laid back vibe at this joint. They don't take AMEX but take everything else - can't fault them for that. read more

Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've never been unhappy with any of my previous work until I got done with Mike Pain at Atomic Tattoo. He put them all to shame. Crisp line work, smooth shading, and man is he fast. I had a rough idea of what i wanted and Mike helped me work through my ideas to come up with what i now have on my right forearm. All day everyday people stop me to compliment my new ink, never got that for any of my others. I had been waiting to find the right artist before getting more ink, and I've found the one. If you are looking for tattoo work look no further! read more

I've gotten both piercings and tattoos at Atomic, and I absolutely love this place! Justin did my navel piercing, and because I've had some abdominal work done, he gave me very realistic expectations about the possibility of rejection of the piercing (2 months and so far so good!) My boyfriend had his ears stretched and has worked with Justin, Sarah and Deuce on his ears. All are extremely professional. I absolutely LOVE the Atomic Cherry shop. Justin's wife Sarah runs the shop and she has some amazing stuff, at great prices. After "visitng" the tattoo side about 5 times, I finally decided on a tattoo. Dylan was the artist I used. I had spoken with him several times about different ideas I had, and he always gave me his honest opinion. When I finally decide on what to get tattooed, he did a great, original drawing that I was very happy with. He took his time, did it right, and I'm very pleased. I love going into this shop. It is clean, professional and I've got nothing but great things to say about them. I highly recommend them for piercings, tattoos and gifts. read more

If you want to have a nice experience DO NOT come here they are rude and act like the tattoo you are getting is FREE lol. Definitely never coming back. read more

Mike pain killed it again. I will keep returning. My sunflowers turned out amazing. Beautiful shading and very professional and perfectionist. Always making sure you are ok during the entire process. Thanks atomic and mike. read more

Andy did my Tragus a couple of years ago and most recently my septum. Along w/picking out a cool trio to put back through my (helix) cartilage. He is kind, professional and knows his stuff. I didn't want my septum piercing hanging too low as I've seen on some; he explained he pierces it higher and that's actually how it's supposed to be. Couldn't be happier with it and my experience! Just what I was looking for. Love love love it! I will only see him for any future piercings as he really IS the best around! You won't be disappointed. read more

Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd - Septum - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

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"High Quality products with a quick result" This place is great! Came in on a whim with a friend of mine and decided to get my belly button pierced and she got her nose pierced. Every item used for piercing at Atomic is surgical steel- 100% nickel free. They are a little pricier than some places, but you're getting good quality here. Sign a waiver, show ID, get pierced, and pay. The thing I loved most is so many places only offer a very basic piercing stud but Atomic actually offers gems for the nose and belly button piercings. Ian is one of the owners, he did my piercing. There is a lady...her name escapes me right now since she didn't do my piercing... that is also an owner there . They are both very nice and knowledgeable with what their doing. Quickest and most painless piercing I've ever had done! read more

Had a great experience here. Went in wanting a triple piercing and talked to Kayla. She was great and gave me recommendations on what I should do as a triple piercing would be hard to heal. So I ended up getting a double inner conch and love it. She was great and made me feel comfortable. It seemed very sanitary and I am very pleased with my experience. I would definitely recommend Kayla and this place for piercings. read more

Already posted this review on Facebook but gonna repost it here: Went to Atomic this past Thursday night to get some piercings done with friends. My experience with good piercings is rather limited (got my ears done as a baby, got my nostril done at Platinum & walked away with an infection) & we were each getting two piercings so I was VERY nervous but I didn't want that to stop me. When we walked in we were greeted very warmly. Looking around, cleanliness & sanitation was clearly very important to them & it showed in the way Dutch pierced us back to back & made sure to get new materials, wipe things down, etc. each time. Speaking of Dutch, he's amazing! And he's got the patience of a saint. He worked with the positioning of the piercing as long as he had to in order to make sure it was correct, even though we would move or squirm on accident. He was very personable during the piercing process as well, joking with us & answering questions. And I had a lot of questions. He never made me feel like I was bothering him with them or that he wanted us to hurry up & get out of the way. Not to mention that the piercing I was getting was very painful but he definitely put me at ease. Their aftercare information was very thorough but it was all spoken. If that's one suggestion I could make, it would be to provide a written version. I'm still a little hazy on how long I have to do some things because I don't remember exactly what was said. All in all, a great experience. As someone who's been pierced at a cheaper shop & paid the price, I can say that it's definitely true that you get what you pay for. Friendly service, knowledgeable artist, amazing piercing experience (even for a crybaby like me), great care instructions. Worth the $100+ to me. And it should be worth it to you. read more

Got my latest tattoo from them a while back (18 mos ago). I appreciated the expertise and suggestions that were given for the best work possible. Shop was super clean. Lily (sp?) was my artist and she was awesome. Minimal pain (as far as a tattoo goes...lol) and great chairside manner. I love my piece. Will definitely return. read more

Nathan Hebert hands down in the top three Realisme artist in texas the man's work is amazing. If you're looking for portrait or anything realisme you have got to set an appointment with Nathan do yourself a favor and spend the money on a great. read more

Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd - Christopher reeves as superman. I will have Michael Keaton "Batman" Lynda Carter "Wonder Woman" and Jack Nicholson "Joker" - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Not even a month after I got my septum piercing the screw that keeps it all together came off. I went back to them and they said they couldn't help me and if I needed something I'd have to schedule another appointment and pay for them to pierce it again. They did do a good job and I really appreciate the good work but the customer service just wasn't good at all. read more

Went to get a simple black box logo tattooed on me and when I showed the design to Andy he smirked at it without saying anything. He proceeded to talk shit about it with the other artists in the shop while I sat and waited in the giant, echoey, noise carrying room without walls. Unprofessional. Shut up, keep your ego in check, sit down, and do the damn tattoo, shouldn't matter if I want a giant penis on my back. read more

Customer service beyond lacking. Came here with my 16 yo son to get our ears pierced and was told there would a 35 minute wait. No problem. An hour later. the same guy who checked us in came to get us and then he asked if my son had an ID on him. He did not--I had no idea you needed it to just get ears pierced. A heads up at the start of this would have no problem, we could have run and gotten it. When I pointed out that we had just wasted an hour, the guy was incredibly defensive and was barely manage an entirely half-hearted apology. We will go elsewhere to get our ears pierced. read more

I am currently working on the communication issue that has been ongoing for way to long. I want you to know I care and I apologize for the inconveniences that you had to deal with throughout your purchase of your entry doors. Sincerely, Don Byers... read more

I've gotten two tattoos and my second and third holes pierced in my ears, at this location. I can't say enough about how fantastic everyone is. I was nervous about the tattoos and piercings, but both the piercer and also my tattoo artist, Mike Pain, were unfailingly calm, patient and did amazing work. Mike was especially fantastic, as he worked with me to adjust my designs into ones that would remain clear and crisp over time. I really appreciated the time he took to do that for me. I am SO happy with my tattoos and new piercings, and enjoyed the process of getting them, as well. Credit for all of this goes to the awesome people at Atomic Tattoo. I will definitely be back! read more

Awesome experience getting a tattoo here! I enjoyed working with A. B. Garza who was so nice and attentive to what I wanted. I am really happy with the end result! This is my third tattoo but my largest by far and first with color. read more

Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd - Fantastic work by A. B. Garza! - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

After researching a number of shops (mostly on Yelp), I decided to pop into Atomic and see what's what. I was greeted by Harold who was open to my design idea and immediately assisted me in refining some aspects. There was never any pressure or hard sell. Very cool. Ended up agreeing to a final design and within an hour, had an excellent tattoo that I am proud of. Aside from his steady hand, Harold proved to be calm, reassuring and quite interesting (we had a hobby in common). To conclude, a relaxed, almost fun experience at a very clean shop with excellent personnel. Will return again, I'm sure. read more

Cameron was an absolute delight!! Hilarious and he is extremely talented! Quick and light handed. Had the highest quality tattoo gun, it hardly made a sound. Definitely would recommend him to anyone and if I lived in Austin, no doubt that I would become a regular, especially with Cameron. read more

Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I called asking a simple question. I was greeted with what seems like a man who hates his job. I asked if they still do $20 piercings on Sunday's he replied with "We've never done that. we have a sign on the door stating that. (how am I supposed to know if I'm calling..) I know what shop you're asking about but you don't call mcdonalds asking for Taco Bell's recipe so Im not going to tell you." I found that extremely and unnecessarily rude. I'll never spend my money at atomic ink and I'll NEVER trust anyone working there with my body. If you can't answer a simple question over the phone, I just know you'll be irritated answering questions when it comes to my body. Money is never the issue, I wouldn't have mind spending what they charge but I won't spend money where I'm disrespected at. I'm glad he answered the way he did, my money will be spent at the shop he didn't wanna tell me about! (platinum ink off burnet road) read more

Love this place. Brandi did great work on a half-sleeve for me. She's an amazing artist and I highly recommend her. I gave Brandi a bunch of photos from some recent travels and she combined them all with this amazing drawing. read more

Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I have gone to atomic for most of my piercings and I should have known better but I went to another shop to have my cartilage pierced for the second time because they were having a sale. IT WASNT WORTH THE SALE.... Well the place I went used the wrong earring and my ear became MASSIVELY swollen red and EXTREMELY painful. I ended up going to atomic for a second opinion. They were AMAZING they took the other piercing out and changed it for the correct earring and this afternoon my ear is back to normal coloration and not swollen! I made such an error going to the other place! I will forever go to atomic for my piercings now.. needless to say I learned my lesson. But I cannot thank atomic enough for helping me out read more

I went here to get a tattoo (big roses on my left shoulder for $150 flat rate) done by Cody and I can't tell you how pleased I am with my tattoo also he wasn't rude and he was also patient and he tried his best to make me comfortable for the hour it took. The tattoo took awhile too heal but after it did it looked good! I have gotten so many compliments and even a friend who now wants to get a tattoo here. I would definitely recommend everyone that's looking for a tattoo to this place. And I also got my belly button piercing cleaned here because I had bad keloid scarring from another tattoo shop and I kid you not!! The scarring went down over night ! So anyway your looking for a tattoo or any sort of body modifications this is a place to be! read more

Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd - Done by Cody - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went to get a hoop put into my nose. I was charged $25 for the jewelry alone. The hoop he (I believe his name was Duke) put in was too small and the nose hoop had now ripped down into my nose to compensate for how small it is. He also grabbed the jewelry with his bare hands and didn't clean his hands or the jewelry before putting it in my nose, he only wore gloves. If I knew the hoop was too small I wouldn't have spent $25 to get my nose piercing ripped. read more

Atomic Tattoo - Burnet Rd - You can see the hole where my piercing ripped right above the hoop - Tattoo Near Me - Austin, Texas