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    Dead Serious Tattoos

    3.4 (24 reviews)
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    Closed • 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Liz T.

    I was going to be in the area from out of town and sent them an email the beginning of the week to see if they could get me in that Friday, the only night I'd be in town. Chris responded and requested a pic of something along the lines of what I'm wanting and that they had an artist available. So we emailed back and forth about 2 more times, and they got me set up for an apartment. When I came in that Friday, everything was very clean and everyone friendly. I was greeted by my artist, Clayton, and he got started right away. Verifying what I was wanting so he could get it configured. After I agreed on the work he printed, he listened to how I wanted it colored and where I wanted it. He went off my original concept I sent as well. After an hour and 15/30 mins we were done and it turned out great! Definitely recommend this place, and Clayton!

    I came back AGAIN after my incident from a prior year. I've always drove past this place on my way to work and just thought it was well presented place. The inside is clean and the man at the front desk is pretty welcoming. After last years incident, I got the same tattoo I requested elsewhere. Anyways, I went in asked for a simple tattoo of a heart on arm. Once again was told there was a wait (totally fine), so I went and wandered down the strip. I came back and the same guy said it would be a few minutes, I sat down and waited. The guy was super cool and was beyond expectations (obviously compared to what happened last time), but the tattoo looks horrible; the lines are blotchy. I doubt this was way of revenge or whatever, but either way it's messed up. Plain and simple. I got what I wanted and I guess I'll go elsewhere. -I also find it ironic that the other guy was there, but more than likely could not describe me or the other person I was with. I feel as a business owner, if you can't do something to just let the customer know and reschedule or to just be upfront, but to make someone wait for hours is not cool. I wasn't even mad until the guy called me a bitch on a phone, because I said he should've shot me a text or call saying if he couldn't do it. To each their own, but you do you.

    Rob J.

    Words can not describe what an amazing job Cody Wallenius did fixing this garbage that I originally had done at a tattoo shop which has a perfect 5 star rating on Yelp. At first I was scared that nothing could be done to fix this mess but as you can see you can't tell that it's a cover up. Thank you again Cody! Had Cody go over some old work and he did an amazing job like last time.

    Silhouette of Morrissey tattooed by Eddie.
    Joyce A.

    My sister moved from California to Illinois about 3 years ago and during her first year there she got a tattoo at Dead Serious Tattoos. Kept going on and on about what a great shop it is and how Cody is a great artist so I agreed to wait until I visit her to get my next tattoo. I was not disappointed. Cody did two of my tattoos in 2018 and now I'm the one bragging about how perfect and neat my tattoos are. I went again this year, 2019, but unfortunately I did not book Cody in advance thinking I could just walk in. Of course he was completely booked, he does great work! He referred me to another artist, Eddie, in the shop and told me I would not be disappointed. I wasn't. I asked Eddie for a silhouette of Morrissey and about an hour and half later I was on cloud 9 with my new tattoo. I was on the trip with my boyfriend, his brother, and the brother's girlfriend. We all ended up getting tattoos that day. They were all great and we were all happy. Honestly, if I want anymore tattoos I'm going to Dead Serious. For great work, I don't mind flying all the way from L.A.

    Some flowers Mike added to my half sleeve in September.
    Holly K.

    This is my go-to shop for all my tattoos. Mike Kennedy does all my work, he is an amazing artist! Mike has done almost a full sleeve on my right arm, so I've spent lots of hours in his chair. Not to mention all the people I've brought here and told about the shop, they've all been extremely pleased! Shop is exceptionally clean and well maintained. The guys are always cleaning something! I always have a great experience when I am there, all the guys are a riot! I highly recommend any of the guys here, but Mike is definitely my favorite!

    Wolves Logo by Eddy
    Adam S.

    This place is awesome! Eddy was my artist and did a phenomenal job on my tattoo. I have had multiple people say "It looks more like a decal than a tattoo". That's how dead on perfect it is. Cant wait to get my future ink, right here.

    First session with Michael! So in love way better than I had expected!
    Bonnie M.

    DST is phenomenal! If you're looking for a clean, organized, and professional shop this is it! The staff is very friendly and scheduling is never an issue. Michael Kennedy is extremely talented and professional. His eye for detail and shading is amazing. For a superior and amazing experience this is where you need to go!

    I've got a tan on and the green still seeps through, not happy with it. Want a good artist go to Venture tattoo.

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