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Blackwood

5.0 (1 review)
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Gypsy Rose Studio

Gypsy Rose Studio

5.0(4 reviews)
1.6 mi
•$$$

Got two tiny tattoos with a bestie a few months ago. We had our appointment with Andy. Andy made us…read morefeel extremely comfortable with the entire process and even modified the sizes of our pieces a few times to fit exactly what we were looking for. The vibe of the studio was very clean and very quiet. All the artists use really quiet tattoo machines so you don't have the constant buzzing throughout your appointment. This was the most comfortable I've ever felt in a tattoo shop. Between the people, the cleanliness and the overall vibe, I would happily travel back (I live out of state) to get more work done here.

I was going on a road trip from San Francisco to New York and it just dawned on me: "Wouldn't it be…read moreawesome to get a tattoo during the trip?!" Sometimes inspiration comes, and you just run with it. So I scoured the web for possible shops to get some work done and I eventually found Gypsy Rose. I was a little wary because I had found the shop on the internet, rather than being referred to by word of mouth after meeting someone with work done by an artist. But James Ann was great. In addition to the piece of art she gave me, she also taught me the difference between real artists and guys just tattooing out of their basement. The two are extremes that should not be compared. Also, as proof of James Ann's awesomeness I have transcribed the following conversation I had with a random run-in in South Dakota. Me: Whoa, those are some pretty dope tattoos! Do you mind if I touch? (I don't know why but I really like touching other people's tattoos). Lady Barber: Thanks and no, I don't mind at all! Me: I'm actually planning on getting a tattoo while passing through South Dakota. Lady Barber: Oh, yeah? Which Shop? Me: Gypsy Rose. Have you heard of it? Lady Barber: Heard of it? I go there! James is the best we've got around here! How do you know about her? Do you know people from here? Me: Really? Uhh, I kind of just found her on Google... Lady Barber: Wow. That's amazing. Crazy shit the internet can do for you these days. Which reminds me, I need to write a review on her barber shop. It was awesomely filled with awesome antiques.

Black Hills Tattoo And Piercing

Black Hills Tattoo And Piercing

2.1(7 reviews)
1.4 mi
•$$

My husband and I came to Rapid City for the 75th annual Sturgis bike rally. I had done some…read moreresearch ahead of time knowing that we wanted to get tattoos while we were here to celebrate our 2nd anniversary. While there are many tattoo artists in the area during the rally I knew I needed to find a legitimate business and an established artist to do the work; nothing less would be acceptable! I found BHT and found LJ to be just the person we needed with the talent we were looking for. We made an appointment weeks in advance and when we arrived in RC we came to see him right away. He was personable and listened to what we were looking for, sketched some work for us (which was great but we went a totally different route) and was not annoyed (that I could tell) at all by my indecisiveness! His line work is absolutely AMAZING! Even though I'm from NJ it would be totally worth it to fly out again for another tattoo by LJ!! The entire experience was exceptional and not stressful (or painful, really) in the least bit!! If you come out here thinking you want a tattoo, go to Black Hills Tattoo!! You won't be disappointed!!

This is my tattoo that I received 8 months ago. I asked for the bricks to be clear and large enough…read moreto insert names. After it's completion, I was told the black ink inside would fade after 2 months. It never did. When I contacted the company, I was first told that they wanted me to love my tattoo. However, when I went in for a consultation I was told that it wouldn't fade AND the bricks were too small to add names AND the artist who did it had been fired. So, they offered to color the bricks red and list the names underneath the wall. Oh yeah, they also offered to give me a credit...as if I would let them touch me ever again! It's not what I asked for and the only way I could love this tattoo is with a refund so I could get the wall removed and start over. DON'T TRUST A WORD GEMINI SAYS!

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Black Hills Tattoo And Piercing - Stencil applied

Stencil applied

Black Hills Tattoo And Piercing - Mid tattoo

Mid tattoo

Black Hills Tattoo And Piercing - Finished product

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Finished product

Pinup Parlor Tattoo Studio - Gray shade moon phases piece

Pinup Parlor Tattoo Studio

3.7(3 reviews)
5.4 mi

To whichever artist recently did a couples' matching "snow leopard tattoo," this is what a snow…read moreleopard looks like. The fact that what you tattooed A TIGER maybe) means you have put the wrong animal on a couple for life. Learn animals for the future please, they posted it online and it's just so sad for them, especially given the incredibly sweet reason for choosing a snow leopard

Visited Pinup with a friend to get matching pieces and also a second individual piece each. My…read morefriend who lives in town had seen our artist before and was able to get us an appointment with her. Andy took amazing care of us. She knew what we wanted from exchanging emails with my friend but I also sprung a second piece on her which she was able to design very quickly. The shop is immaculate. Lots of cool decor at each artists station. Just a very cozy and welcoming vibe. Everyone seems like they enjoy working with each other so it's got happy family vibes. Also, it's the quietest shop I've been to because of the equipment each artist uses making it easier to have conversations instead of needing to yell over buzzing instruments. When placing my new pieces, I had Andy adjust the location of one which she was happy to do. I hadn't felt comfortable speaking up in the past but Andy wants you to love your piece and made us feel empowered to say something so everything was just right. I appreciated that a lot because some places and artists can be very intimidating. Andy's station was spotless. She sanitized between my friend and I sitting in her chair and was very thorough. Also, the projects she used on our pieces made for quick healing -- that could also have to do with the types of tattoos we got -- but I'm happy to see that now, two days later, my tattoos are healing well and I think that's in large part to Andy. I would 100% fly back here to see Andy for larger pieces. She made the experience so collaborative and enjoyable.

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Pinup Parlor Tattoo Studio - Fine line friendship leaves

Fine line friendship leaves

Pinup Parlor Tattoo Studio - A snow leopard

A snow leopard

Pinup Parlor Tattoo Studio - This is what a snow leopard looks like ‍

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This is what a snow leopard looks like ‍

Addictive Ink

Addictive Ink

3.0(5 reviews)
9.0 mi
•$

Ok... first of all this shop is closed now but just for the record... Anthony S. is a butthurt…read morewhining little puss who couldn't get an apprenticeship at this shop so he has to try and ruin somebody's business on-line. Small business owners beware of him!! If he leaves your business disgruntled in ANY way he'll drag your name through the mud ALL over the internet and then some. This guy does NOTHING but B*TCH about everything!! He is The Most Negative Person.. Most Vulgar.. Most Discriminatory POS I have Ever met in my Life!!!! He has a chip on his shoulder the size of Mt Rushmore and thinks the whole damn world owes him something... So while his rating doesn't count for sh*t anymore just wanted ALL business owners beware!! And ALL customers be advised... He's Full Of Sh*t!!

Not only does Curtis and Moj do great work they have the best prices in the area. I have seen work…read morefrom other shops and can honestly say you dont get what you pay for 99% of the time. The family type environment and the layed back feel of Addictive Ink makes me feel at home. As for the message from Anthony S. regarding "the owners behavior" and the use of vulgar language" He apparently doesn't know Curtis very well nor has he been in the shop. I have been a frequent client and can honestly say im at the shop nearly every day. i have never seen Anthony S. step foot in the shop nor have I heard Curtis behave in a less than professional manner or direct any kind of vulgar comments to any potential client.

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Addictive Ink
Addictive Ink
Addictive Ink

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