I chose Ink Bomb Tattoos for my first tattoo after researching several highly rated shops and being…read moreimpressed by their portfolio -- but my experience was the complete opposite of what I expected. I paid a $60 booking fee a week in advance, and was told it covered the artist's drawing time and the appointment slot. Yet when I arrived early for my 3:00 PM appointment, nothing was prepared. After about 20 minutes, the artist showed me a design that wasn't even close to what I had provided, so he had to start over while I waited even longer. After an hour of waiting -- including watching the artist step outside for a smoke break -- I left without getting tattooed. I then learned the booking fee was nonrefundable, despite the fact that the delay and lack of preparation were entirely on their end. If the fee is supposed to cover the design work, the design should be ready before the client arrives -- not started after check-in. What should have been an exciting first tattoo experience was instead frustrating and disappointing. I reached out to the owner, hoping for understanding. Instead, I received no apology, no responsibility -- just the implication that I was being unreasonable for expecting my time to be respected. Extremely disappointed. I won't be returning, and I hope others know what they're signing up for before booking here.

My friends and I stopped in here while we were in town for a bachelor party and all of us came out…read morehappy and impressed. I requested a tattoo of Jack and Sally's faces and Alec came back with this gorgeous tattoo. I can't personally speak for everyone but Alec here does great work. He kept everything calm and relaxing, did great work, and kept up nice conversation while he worked. I would recommend anyone stop here for their next tattoo, especially if they can get in with Alec. I wouldn't be surprised that if my next visit to Phoenix includes a stop here

Body piercings are a diverse and ancient practice, with origins dating back thousands of years in…read morevarious cultures. Ear piercings are among the oldest, with evidence found on mummified remains. While they are often seen as a form of self-expression, they have also served various purposes throughout history, including ritualistic, cultural, and even symbolic roles. I came here on May 17th to get a hidden helix piercing to match my lil sis on the OCA team, Wendi K. (Go add her! She's Seattle's sweetheart). That and I've been seeing them on Instagram and they look cool. Megan was my piercer and everything went well. I chose a fun dangly 14k gold piece for my piercing as I know from a previous cartilage piercing that I need a more hypoallergenic metal. And while my ear anatomy doesn't quite make the piercing fully hidden, I'm happy with it. I'm glad to have had the consultation with Megan prior so I knew what I was getting myself into. Do yourself a favor and get pierced by Megan (walk-ins are allowed for piercings). Buy some saline solution here, tip generously, and walk away being a more decorated and shiny version of yourself.

Everyone is fantastic I am so thankful. I love these people. They're been so amazing for me. I…read morehad to go in there twice and they're just the best of everything.

Great artists, fair prices, cool atmosphere. I really enjoyed my time in the shop and booked…read moreanother session before I left.

Taylor make no mistake is one of the best tattoo artists in Arizona…read more I was beyond words he hooked me up Did my Chicago Bears Walter Payton Tattoo Definitely will be getting another

I can't say enough good things about my tattoo artist Gilbert, his work is amazing I don't know how…read morehe managed to fix my tattoo. I went to several other shops and I was told I needed a cover up but Gilbert's fantastic skill saved my portrait tattoo. I drove 3 hours for my appointment and it was well worth it, it's been a month and Gilbert has continued to check up on my healing progress. Great service and quality work, will definitely return.

I figured the circumstances make it okay to add an update on my review for DHTC. As I said, I was…read morevery happy to have made the trip to Gilbert, AZ from Dallas, TX. My update isn't adding much other than I still highly recommend this shop. James Withee the owner, is very good at what he does. If you're lucky enough to book with him, I certainly say from getting tattooed by him that James will do the absolute best he can to give you a tattoo you can be happy with. Even if you have a hard time sitting still like I did. Here is a healed shot of the tattoo James did on me back in May. All I can say is "Thank you".

I have said it before and I will say it again…read more Disciple Tattoo creates beautiful tattoos for people, and all of the artists have achieved a very high level of skill. -Thank you, Devon D.

I would normally give the tattoo artist Carlos a 5 but his manager is deceptive and an all out liar…read moreabout down payments and refunds. She went over a sketch of what I wanted done and got a $200 down payment. No appointment was established at that time. No business card or date. She then said I missed the appointment that was never scheduled. Saying I lost my down payment. No signature of any kind to acknowledge any appointment. Nothing. Do not do business with this place. Ive sent people there to get tattoos and was later told she didn't schedule my People with Carlos, instead putting them with another artist. They didn't like that either. ​Carlos needs another manager ...without attitude.

I got my helix piercing at this place. DJ was my piercer. he was so amazing and it barely even hurt…read moreand he did it super quick and efficient and clean.

Great vibe! Felt very comfortable taking my 9 year old daughter there to get her ears pierced. Abby…read morewas very knowledgeable and provided a great positive experience for all of us. She was so good I got my and my other daughter's noses done as well.

Black Lotus has been my go-to shop for several years now. I have never had such a good experience…read moreat a tattoo shop or met such talented artists and it's kept me coming back again and again. My first tattoo here was my fleabag tattoo (pictured - my left inner forearm) and I worked with David. He was so nice and talented, he did amazing. I gave him a hodgepodge of ideas to work from and told him the things I *had* to have in the piece - he incorporated everything j wanted and fleshed out the design in such a way I never even imagined. I'm so in love with it to this day (I got it a few years ago). My next tattoo was also with David - I got my ghostie in a field (also pictured). This was a scar coverup. This one I kinda let David do whatever he came up with. He gave me some options on the vibe I wanted and once he had a general idea, he came up with something *amazing*. Seriously, I get so many compliments on this. After my ghostie, David left the shop (and moved very far from me lol) so I decided to work with a different artist - Jarom. This was a total like, kismet situation. I walked into the shop after knowing David left, and asked who would be best to do some lettering on my wrists (pictured) and Jarom was suggested. He was super super nice. Such a stellar vibe. He made sure the font was what I wanted (and double checked the spelling lol) and I got in with him THAT DAY. Like... Within 30 minutes of walking in, I was sat in his chair. That day, I put another deposit down with him for another piece coming up lol My most recent piece here was with Aarin. He did my heart and dagger (pictured). This was another kismet thing. I walked in to go over ideas with Jarom for my next piece and saw this design on the flash design wall. I immediately fell in love. So I asked if I could get that done and when. Aarin came out and we talked for a minute, and again within about 30 minutes I was getting this done. Aarin was a gem to work with. I seriously recommend coming here and getting work done. Each artist has an Instagram and if you find someone you dig, 9 times out of 10 they'll take time out of their day to meet with you.

I found David on instagram after getting a really bad tattoo in Mexico recently. I liked his work…read moreon his instagram & when I reached out to ask if he could coverup the ugliness on my thigh he responded right away. I sent some ideas of what I was trying to get to cover it but I was open to letting him design it. I stopped into the shop one day so he could see it in person and he said he could cover it and I booked my appointment (there's a $100 appt deposit, it's applied to the price of the tattoo). He did a phenomenal job, explained the process and got to work, he gave me a couple of breaks and he knocked it out in 2-1/2hours. It turned out soo good! It's beautiful! I love it!! I would highly recommend David for your next color tattoo or coverup!! Check him out on instagram @artvandelaytattoos

Very good place, love the people and the vibe. Service is very good, they make your dreams come…read moretrue. Specifically John, he does really good work

Great tattoo many years ago and would like to get a large back piece done soon. I like the variety…read moreof artists they have.

Talk about an amazing team who works on the fly. Very professional, store is very well clean and…read moreorganized. Excited that I'm being a bit more spontaneous life again!!

I've been here twice; my 1st time was amazing. my piercer was male. Really friendly soul, he walked…read moreme through getting a septum and a flat. I appreciate him so much, their service was amazing, including everyone there. Atmosphere was clean and professional. Their prices were too good to pass. The second time, I went with a friend, it was less welcoming. Their attitude that day was different but still kept it professional. It was fast and we were out in 30 mins.

Mariah is AMAZING. I literally have no words. She wasn't even my piercer for my belly ring but she…read morechecked it out for me and educated me on aftercare. She gone out of her way and I won't go anywhere else for piercings or tattoos moving forward.

very clean location and super friendly staff. With different artist and their styles of tattoos,…read moreyou are bound to find the perfect one to work with you and your ideas. Got my 1st tattoo with Jesse and his work was incredible!