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    Blindside Tattoo & Piercing

    4.1 (62 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    It's 1am and this man is jamming out clean lines with good vibes.
    Christine I.

    I give this place so much credit! They were open until 2:30am on a Sunday, Memorial Day weekend, on 6th street and still had fun and personable people on staff ready to handle whatever walked the through their doors. My group met another group and made instant friends while we waited for Chief to draw up our tattoos. Hi Felix! Our tattoo artist, Chief, was IMPRESSIVE to say the least. He had a calm demeanor but was friendly and super responsive and worked super quick and clean. And his line work - ‍ absolutely recommend.

    Allyson C.

    Kyle is a true artist who has such a mastery of shading and textures. He graciously squeezed my appointment in after another artist cancelled on me last minute and I'm so glad he did because Kyle did an amazing job on my tattoo. The other people in the shop were friendly and kind. Would recommend 10/10!

    This was done by Kimber. Love her work and i cannot wait to add more to my arm
    Kaitlyn M.

    I have been to two out of three of their shops. both times the artist exceeded my expectations! they do great work and it's very clean!

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    Kristy H.

    Glax was amazing!! We came to Austin for a music festival and contacted the store in advance to see about tattoos. They were very responsive and set us up. Glax took his time really adding details and making our tattoos amazing. The shop was extremely clean and nice! We might be back next year for another!

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    Claire B.

    10/10 recommend my friends! Genuine and down to earth artists. Got a small line work tattoo and I'm super happy with it. Walker was awesome :) he was very patient with helping my sister and I with our choices and making sure we got what we wanted. He did both of our tattoos perfectly.

    Anne-Marie P.

    Came in as walk ins for 2 tattoos. There was a bit of a wait but the waiting area is comfortable :) We had Weaver as our artist, he was so polite and truly a pleasure to be around. We were very comfortable and so happy with the work he did. Thank you Weaver!! You rock

    Blindside is awesome, Sleeper does dope ass tattoos, and also I was super happy with the piercings I got there (can't remember her name--sorry!). TL;DR: my first tattoo came out better than I expected, Sleeper was insanely focused and worked really hard for many hours to make it happen, 10/10 recommend going to him at Blindside. Also, the piercing artist was dope as shit, I can't remember her name but 10/10 recommend her as well. I went to Blindside on a whim to get both ear lobes pierced; the artist did an awesome job and had great vibes. I pulled out my phone with an image of what I wanted for my first tattoo and asked her "do you do tattoos? Can you do this one?" She said "No, but some of our artists would be stoked to do this". A few minutes later, I'm on the phone and texting w/ the owner of the shop. I told him I wanted the piece, my plane left Austin in the morning, and that I could come in immediately. The owner made some calls to his artists, and told me his artist Sleeper was very interested in doing the piece. Sleeper had to inconvenience himself and others to make it happen (thanks a ton man, and I'm super appreciative to those who moved their schedules around to allow for this to happen), and I'm super grateful he was willing to put in the extra effort. Getting to the tattoo, Sleeper wasn't fucking around; he got the stencil printed and placed, then for the next several hours he didn't put the gun down till the piece was done, except for when I needed a quick bathroom break. I'm still shocked he could pull off a session that long. He was clearly dedicated to getting in as much work as he could on the tattoo. Initially we talked about a certain time frame, and he said if I wanted to go longer on time there and there would more definition and details in the piece, we could do that; he shared what the current price was, and what the price would be if we extended the session. I really appreciated him being about that aspect. For the outcome of the tattoo, I honestly couldn't be happier. This was my first tattoo, I'd never seen Sleeper's work and I purely went with it based off trust and the vibe. Because the piercing artist said they'd have artist's super interested in doing the piece, the shop owner said Sleeper's was excited to do it, I was sold. Super happy I just did it, because the piece is perfect to my expectations and I'm pumped to get more work done by Sleepers. I kind of kept him in a box on this one where I came in wanting an exact image, but I'm stoked to see what he can do with some creative license. Thanks my dude!

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    Good people. Good tatts. Good times. Ana is my favorite I plan to get more tatts done there chill environment love the reggaeton videos

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    4 of us came in and Walker helped us!! He was professional and hilarious!! We loved our tattoos and our time there.

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    Ask the Community - Blindside Tattoo & Piercing

    How much are nipple piercings?

    The price will depend on the jewelry you choose!

    Is there a minimum price or do you guys charge hourly?

    Hello! This depends on what you're looking for. Each of our artists set their own price. Often a set price will be given for pieces that they can estimate how long the tattoo will take. If the piece requires more than a few hours or requires more… Read more

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    0. I'm not sure how the other staff members are, but if you want a piercing make sure Frank is the one to do i

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    4.3(212 reviews)
    1.4 miSoCo (S. Congress Ave.), Bouldin Creek, 78704 (South Austin)
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    I came back around November 12 for my post-September piercing post downsize but at that time the…read moreassistant at the front recommended me to wait an additional month before coming back in, which is what I did. I booked my appointment for Saturday, Dec 13 but due to leaving late from home was late. They slotted me in right after the appointment that was originally after mine and it took less than 5 minutes. Anna was a fast whiz!! It was also pretty busy in the morning with groups and friends and couples continuing to check out the earrings on display for sale as well as asking about appointment availability. I'm grateful that they didn't tell me I was *too* late! After my downsize, I was in the mood to get a piece of fashion jewelry (specifically a huggie) for February/March when my first piercing ever (lobe) is ready for it. The girl helping me out recommended a twinkle silver one that she also owns. Plot twist: I came back the next morning (Sunday) after a night of fun knocked out my left piercing. I found the backing, but not the stud. The same girl was working so I laughed about it with her and she said it's not common but also they were willing to fix it/replace the jewelry for free based on their usual warranty. Laos worked on me this time & was super willing to share their knowledge about piercing care!

    For the longest time I wanted to get a helix, but I always chickened out because of the…read moreintimidating tattoo parlors. My friends recommended Studs when I was in Austin to visit. They rarely offer walk in appointments, so I recommend securing an appointment online before coming in to get pierced. Depending on the location, they only offer piercings if you're 18+. You can get a max of two piercings per visit. Pricing: $35- one piercing + cost of jewelry $50- two piercing + cost of jewelry $10- saline spray Piercing jewelry can range from $30-130 per earring. All their piercing jewelry is implant-grade flat black labret. Kels was super patient and accommodating, she knew I was nervous and took the time to assure me that the pain is bearable. They have stress balls if you need it. Pain tolerance varies for everyone, but I was surprised my helix wasn't as painful as I thought. I would compare it to a flu shot! The worse part is placing and tightening the jewelry. After a few months they have a free check up appointment where you can switch your flat black to a shorter post. I had a very positive and fun experience, I might come back again to get a conch or tragus after my helix is completely healed.

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    True Blue Tattoo and Body Piercing

    4.3(326 reviews)
    0.3 miDowntown
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    pls pls pls go here & ask for joe if you're looking to get a piercing. I did a lowk impulsive walk…read morein for some back dermals and he was so calm and reassuring he eased my nerves all before and during the actual piercing it went so smoothly I barely felt any pain and my dermals feel so flush on my skin like if I was born with them. he gave me aftercare instructions so far I've had them for a week but no pain & no rejections! I loooove them. 10/10

    Came to finish the other side of my tattoo since my initial artist would not be available to finish…read morethe job before I needed to fly home. - Right away I appreciated the initiative Burke (my artist) had when I entered their shop. He went out of his way to take on my unknowns and worked with me to make what I wanted happen within the constraints. The previous shop I had tried (that took walk-ins) gave some excuse to me why they wouldn't do it. It was 2pm. - The shop itself is one of the most tenured in Austin, and is decorated to reflect that. I think they said they'd been there at least 27 years which is crazy to me coming in to get this done on my 24th birthday, meaning they've been tattooing longer than I've been alive. - The process that they used to draw was considerably more painful than previous shops I've been to, but I'd prefer someone using tools they're comfortable and familiar with rather than inexperience. - Only complaint I have is only taking cash, I had thought of that but used most of the cash i had on the previous artist from the day before. (They have an ATM inside, but does not accept tap.) - Overall the final result was exactly what I wanted given the constraints of the limited remaining real estate space on my arm. I was very impressed by how Burke developed creative ways to get me what I wanted while still keeping the overall design fluid. Definitely shows the 25 yrs of experience. Even if there's slight imperfections, that's what makes tattoos unique to you. It's not supposed to be copy/paste, as long as you're happy with it and it represents what you want it to, it's a job well done. I would definitely recommend their shop!

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    Copperhead Tattoo & Piercing

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    4.8(23 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Spanish

    Love this place Went a while back to get my first tattoos…read morewith Amanda then today for the flash deals on piercings. The staff all are so amazing and friendly. The vibe is so chill. Cute classic house transformed into this stunning tattoo and piercing parlor. I'll be going back for sure soon.

    I wanted to give my piercing some time to heal before writing my review and when I say the healing…read moreprocess has been smooth sailing -- it has been! I went in for a piercing for Friday the 13th (large crowd) but they had a smooth system in place! I put my name on the list, the guy told me it would be about 3-4 hours but they would call me. I went home, finished my tasks for the day, then headed back to the studio. Waited about 30 minutes then I actually received a phone call! Walked in, picked out my piercing and the piercer was ready for me. The piercer was so nice and patient (i'm picky and wanted my navel piercing in a certain position). it did not hurt at all, I told her it was actually an anticlimactic finish haha! I will definitely be back here for my next piercing and tattoo. Everyone was very welcoming and happy to be spending Friday the 13th servicing others.

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    Shaman Modifications Tattoo & Body Piercing - Curated ear by Jade

    Shaman Modifications Tattoo & Body Piercing

    4.8(265 reviews)
    12.4 mi
    $$

    While searching for a different business, I stumbled upon Modifications Tattoo & Body Piercing. The…read morestudio is clean, inviting, and features standout décor along with an impressive selection of piercing jewelry (largest collection I have ever seen). Although I'm not interested in getting a tattoo myself (intense fear of needles), I was impressed by the professionalism, creativity, and client-focused approach of the staff. The artists and piercers are knowledgeable, clearly explain procedures and aftercare, and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety. Staff were courteous and provided thorough information, including a $60 quote for a small tattoo. Overall, customer service here is excellent, making it a highly recommended studio.

    I have come to shaman modifications for all of my piercings other than my first lobes, and they…read morehave always provided high-quality, kind, and efficient service. The environment is clean and welcoming and during the piercing process they are communicative, and I love that when you lay back theres cat pictures taped to the ceiling to comfort you through the pain. For the quality of the service, their prices are very reasonable and they have many many jewelry options and are happy to recommend other options that will work for you if they arent carrying something specific youre looking for. Unfortunately, I have had a negative expirience with one of the piercers. Pineapple, Jade, and Mercedes have all pierced me at different points. Around 3 years ago Mercedes pierced my verticle labret, and it turned out beautiful. Unfortunately I had to take it out because of a surgery after a few months, and once I recovered and wanted to get it repierced I went back. This time Travis pierced it, and I did not agree with his personality very much, as I felt he made some kind of targeted comments at my preferred jewelry and piercing placement, and he also was a little rude when we were having a conversation regarding the circumstances of my surgery. Since there was a scar showing the placement of my previous piercing, I trusted the results would be similiar, but after seeing the markings and thinking they looked good, the piercing happened and it felt a little off. Originally he tried to give me a piece of jewelry for the healing that was comically oversized, and when I said that I would like a smaller size, he acted as if it was a silly request. But truly, my lip was not going to swell to double its normal size because of a repiercing. I signed a form, got the smaller jewelry, and figured I would downsize when it was appropriate and hopefully I wouldnt feel like the placement was weird, but after the piercing had healed and I went to get it downsized, he revealed that no jewelry would fit the way I wanted because there werent any small enough piercings unless I had one custom made. I couldnt afford that so I just accepted it, until this year when I started disliking it so much I decided id rather not have the piercing than have the weirdly placed one, so I took it out. I know the difference might look kind of minimal, but it really drove me crazy to feel the piercing wiggling around so much, and not be able to afford jewelry I would like because it was not within standard sizes. For a while I blamed my anatomy, but a few weeks ago I realized maybe my lips arent weirdly shaped and my prefered placement should be possible, so I got it repierced elsewhere. Now that it is healed (or at least no longer swollen), I can confidently say that Travis messed up with the piercing placement, and acted quite unprofessionally in my opinion. I am comfortably wearing a size piercing that I think is third from the smallest standard size, and it fits exactly how I want. I will attach a photo with a comparison of the piercing i got from travis and my current piercing. (in the top pictures I am wearing a 16g, 1/4 inch piercing, and in the bottom pictures I am wearing a 16g, 3/8 inch piercing.) I cannot recommend the other piercers enough, and I hope to return here for many future jobs, but I would like to recognize this expirience in my review because it was an upsetting expirience that cost me time and money.

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