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    Carmel Tattoo

    3.9 (116 reviews)
    PriceyTattoo, Piercing
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Beautiful shop. Clean and well lit. The artist was proficient and gave me what I asked for. I did encourage him to use his own judgement since he is the artist. He did decide to use orange instead of yellow based off of my skin tone. Good choice! Unfortunately I was only in town for a short while so I can't go back to this place, but I do recommend it. I think the artist name was Alex. Not sure. As for price? I'm no expert, and I respect the artist and the craft, that said, 2 in. long by twin wide, two colors, three words, $150.

    Knee heart tattoo
    Maleyke O.

    The tattoos healed perfectly! I recommended Jadyn to a friend for an Akatsuki tattoo which also turned out amazing! The pictures just don't do these justice. We'll be back soon for more!

    Sarah F.

    I've had two experiences at this tattoo shop. One was so long ago I thought maybe I shouldn't even include it, but I figured if you wanna act a certain way in your business, expect people to find out. To be clear, my most recent experience with tattooist Mara in September 2023 was great. She was professional and did a great job helping me figure out what sizes worked best, orientation, etc., and it turned out perfect (hand). My first experience here with tattooist Adam in March of 2021, however, did not go as smoothly. I moved past it at the time, not the type to complain, figuring maybe he had had a long day and I used to be very forgiving, but I'm petty now and I figured I'd include it in the review I had planned to do for my more recent visit. I made an appointment a month in advance, emailing back and forth with a receptionist, and he/she said I didn't need a consultation and I'm all set for my app. I show up 10 minutes early and Adam says he doesn't have an appointment scheduled for this time. I quadruple check my email to make sure it was the right day and time (which it was), and he asks if I want to get it done another day instead, and I say no because it was my 18th birthday and I had scheduled it a MONTH in advance. All I get are whiny huffs and puffs from a grown man that he has to do a teenie weenie tattoo (that took a total of 20 minutes, set up included). I didn't like the initial size, so the poor guy had to print out another stencil (god forbid). Went through with the tattoo and it turned out great. Not questioning his skills at all. Just annoyed that I was the perfect customer: Made appointment in advance, came early, brought print outs of what I was getting done (forearm), was polite, understanding, and apologizing at every little thing like a total people pleaser, and yet was still shown unprofessionalism and arguably, disrespect. I won't tell you what to do but if I'm paying that much for something then I expect a baseline of professionalism lol. Anyways enough from me, overall it was just a bad experience and dampened my birthday a lil bit. Do whatever you want with this info, deuces ;p

    Ears pierced

    Clean and friendly shop. Meghan was so good with my 4 year old. I can't recommend her enough for any piecing but especially kids. She was detailed and informative. Gave clear after care instructions to both my daughter and myself. She knows what she's doing and it shows

    The best tattoo shop in Carmel!!! Adam French is hands down the best artist and such a great person! When you're ready for a good tattoo please go there. You will not regret it. I have been going for 14 + plus years and it's the only place I'll get ink. They have been in business for so long because they are the original tattoo shop in Carmel and the best in the state!!!

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    If you need any work done, get ahold of Mara! She's so kind and does absolutely amazing work. I went to her once while I was searching for a new artist and I will only go to her now. The staff is always chill and the place is super clean. My wife & I will only go to Carmel tattoo ink

    I have multiple tatts done by Adam French. He is a great guy! Very good at designing and implementing tattoos. I would highly recommend him and Carmel Tattoo Ink!! My most recent tatt represents my sister who recently passed away and the three sister left behind. Her favorite flower was a Daisy. I also have her signature from a card she sent.

    My most recent add on piece by Adam!

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    Mara was great Tatoo turned out better than I could have imagined...perfect!!!! Call to schedule now....

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    How clean is Carmel Tattoo Ink? Was everything sterile?

    Yes. I was a walk in for a small tattoo sometime last year, and everything was very professional and sterile. A very clean and comfortable environment.

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    Review Highlights - Carmel Tattoo

    Adam French is hands down the best artist and such a great person!

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    Rowan The Fashion Mall at Keystone

    Rowan The Fashion Mall at Keystone

    3.9(21 reviews)
    4.5 mi

    Editing my review to reflect our full experience. I will…read morenot be returning to this business nor would I recommend it. I had promised my child she could get her second set of ear piercings for her birthday. We made an evening of it and she was so excited. Her first piercings, we went to a place that used gold earrings and single use, spring loaded "guns." It went perfectly and the healing process was quick with no issues. Same experience when I took her little sister there a month later. I regret that I let the opinions of others sway me into thinking I had chosen wrong. I wish I had just taken her back to the first place we used. We were not greeted when we walked in. The woman at the register was extremely rude when approached and clearly annoyed to be taken away from her phone long enough to engage with us or answer questions. I chose to try Rowan because they boast piercings are done by an RN. While the piercer was kind and took care of her with compassion and swiftness, I'm horrified of the after effects we've dealt with from her using the single use guns that are NOT spring loaded. The earrings are essentially just forced thru the ear lobes by the pressure from the piercers hand. My child immediately began crying after the first one and had a hard time committing to going thru with the other ear, because of the pain. All night, she complained about the pain. She wants to ultimately have 3-4 lobe piercings because she likes the look of multiple earrings. Immediately after leaving, she said next year she wants to go back to the first place that used the spring loaded guns. She said the pain with guns that Rowan uses was "too much." In the middle of the night, she woke me, crying and insisting I needed to take one of the earrings out. I was mortified when I took her into the bathroom and saw her ears. The one was so swollen that it was starting to puff out around the earring. It had to be removed. I took her to her pediatrician in the morning, concerned, because the other ear was also quite swollen. I also wanted to be sure there was no infection in the lobe that we had removed the earring from. Thankfully it was fine, and she told me to continue with care and monitor the one remaining piercing and remove the earring if the swelling worsened. She also said she would never recommend anyone get their ears pierced in the manner that Rowan in using. It causes more trauma than the single use spring loaded guns. Her own pediatrician was shocked to learn about Rowans practices and that they're using the guise of RNs to make this seem like a safer alternative. I ended up paying $150 at Rowan for earrings that are not gold, and ended up with only one piercing and a traumatic experience for my child. Versus paying $120 and receiving gold earrings, 2 perfect piercings and an exciting experience. Rowan also asks you to tip your piercer.

    The RN did an amazing job! I absolutely love my earring(I got my seconds done) and everyone was so…read morelaid back and calm. And so precise during the placement! Warring though, if you are going on budget, I got 14k gold earring and it was $183 for the whole service, and after taxes and with tip. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone looking to get a piercing! Loved this place and the people!

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    Phong Tattoo

    Phong Tattoo

    4.6(9 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    I'd actually been to Phong once before, trying to get a tattoo that carried a lot of emotional…read moreweight. I was torn between ideas, and we eventually ran out of time. I felt awful about it, but he never once seemed annoyed or frustrated. He just walked me through everything -- how certain designs age, what would hold up, what wouldn't -- and he put me completely at ease. That's why I went straight back to him when I lost Barley, my dog and my first baby. I trusted him. We ended up going in a totally different direction than what I originally planned, and he adapted without hesitation. He took what I brought in and made it even more personal and meaningful. The process was emotional, but honestly healing, and I'm grateful he was the one guiding me through it. The tattoo he created is exactly what I hoped for: delicate, clean, fine line work that will age well. He's thorough, informative, and incredibly skilled. More than that, he's steady and patient in a way that makes you feel taken care of during something meaningful. I'm really grateful he was part of this.

    Went there to get a tattoo a while ago. It was a super meaning tattoo that was a representation of…read moremy children. Got him the design and all. Attitude super unprofessional, studio is filthy. Phong don't bother to introduced himself at even be professional. He was eating lunch obnoxiously at the reception while the lady was getting the room ready. He just kinda came in didn't ask me much about the tattoo. Just started drilling in my skin until done and left. No thank you, no bye, no after care instructions no nothing. I ended up payed $250 for that crap he tattooed on my arm that looks nothing like the design. I am still pissed to this day and looking to get it removed. Which to be honest is your read this review PHONG you should PAY FOR MY TATTOO REMOVAL! because your work is crap. Maybe put the tattoo gun down and go do something else because tattoos ain't for you buddy. Not only your work is crap but you charge an arm a leg for this fuckery. Might as well have my kid tattoo me. I'm pissed!

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    First Tattoo=Success

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