Another amazing tattoo shop! They are a private studio and only take clients by appointment. There are two main artists: Kong and Miko with occasional tattooing guests. I first came across their shop on Instagram, and took notice of their fine-line work. The only way to book an appointment with them is by following their links on Instagram. I received a response from them about an hour later. I initially sent it pictures of the idea I had in mind, and we set a google meeting so they could show the design. After the google meeting, I put down a $200 deposit for the actual appointment.
To get to the shop, you have to enter through the main entrance at Shops at the Loom, and walk through a couple hallways to find their studio. There is another tattoo shop in the front but that's not them. One of the first things I noticed was that their shop is really aesthetically pleasing; the modern neutral tones with dried plants. The shop itself was clean and very spacious. I think the only thing I noted was that there isn't much room from privacy? I'm not sure if they provide a divider if you're getting tattooed on the rib cage/chest/upper thigh areas.
I only planned to get something small, and Kong was really quick and light handed. He confirmed the design with me and made small changes after my suggestions to what I liked. There was a small quip in translation though; I didn't know he was going to do part of the tattoo in red ink but by the time I had asked he was already tattooing it. In the end I didn't really mind because I think it looks great with the red, but it was on me to not question the red heart at the final design agreement.
In total, I paid $450 for the tattoo. You can pay cash but they also accept Zelle (they add tax to Zelle payments). It probably seems like the pricier end of tattoos, but you're also paying for craftsmanship. I'll definitely come back for another fine-lined tattoo I have in my mind later down the road! read more