BEST SHOP EVER!! Went in the shop today to receive a goldfish tattoo from Stephanie! She was doing a flash sale. I've done a few flash sales and they're usually a bit rushed and not attentive to what's best for you. Stephanie though, really made sure I knew where I wanted the tattoo. She really took her time with the tattoo and made sure it was perfect. I couldn't be happier. She was so kind and was talking to me and my boyfriend like we were her friends. As for the shop in general, it was clean, and gorgeous. The rest of the artists were super nice and hilarious. I've never been so happy with a tattoo, and will be back very soon for another by Stephanie!! read more

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Nick does it again!!! I love love his work I've been going to him for 6 years +. He's awesome the vibe is always right super respectful and one of the kindest people I know! read more

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Need to start saying that I LOVE my new tattoo done by the amazing Nick!! So happy I found him, he is super talented and creative!! I had a lot of ideas to put together in one tattoo and Nick did great. The tattoo shop was clean and organized, following all the covid restrictions, this made me feel extra confident about my decision. The communication with Nick was good and the result is awesome. Im so happy to find an artist that I can trust, can't wait to come back for my next tattoo with him. read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - Tattoo done by Nick. - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

I really really hate writing bad reviews for tattoos because it's a form of art, so I wasn't planning to at first. But at the end of the day, it is a service you're paying a lot of money for and it's going to be on your body forever. I tried to find a local artists who had experience doing suns and symmetry linework (mandalas, shapes, etc) and came across Nick. I contacted him with my reference image and he told me we could make it happen. I get to the shop on my appointment day and he started working on the stencil for my tattoo. Which already was kind of weird to me because every other time I've had a tattoo appointment, the artist already has it sketched out before you get there? I was content with the sun itself after it was done. But the rays looked too light and choppy, so I contacted him to darken them at the center. I thought I was explicit on how I wanted it over text. So I didn't try as hard to explain in person. Because of that, he darkened it in between the rays, not in a 'ring around the sun' like I mentioned. I told him right then and there that I wasn't really happy with it, but I also didn't want to not pay him at all since he did spend almost 3 hours with the shading. I thought he might ask for $40-$60, but he asked me for $100 which is a lot of money for something I didn't even want, especially when I already paid close to $200 during the first session. I understand miscommunication happens, but I think it's the tattoo artists job to make sure they understand their customer first before inking. And I feel like he should've taken more time to look at the reference image before starting this whole process. Because then we could've got it right on the first try. Or he could've informed me if it just wasn't his style and referred me to someone else. Honestly think Nick is a genuinely good person and enjoyed talking to him, but I'd rather have had the tattoo done by a complete asshole as long as they did it correctly. Now I've spent almost $300 to have a huge unflattering tattoo on my back that I'm really unhappy about. And probably going to have to spend 2-3x to get it covered or 10x to get it lasered off... read more

I was referred here by a friend when looking for someone to do watercolor. I am so glad I found Justin. I've started a sleeve (multiple appointments) and did a sternum tattoo. Every experience has been amazing. I am absolutely in love with my tattoos and plan on finishing my sleeve, and many more with Justin. COME SEE THEM!!! Highly, highly recommend. Also, Justin and his brother, Nick, are so damn entertaining. Which isn't the best when they're tattooing your sternum and you're trying NOT to laugh. But I cannot recommend this place enough. read more

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These guys are great! My friend inquired about getting matching tattoos for us and they kept in constant communication with her. It was my friend's first tattoo so J made her feel very comfortable and reassuring by answering ALL of her questions. The shop is small, but very sanitary. Plenty of space to get individualized tattoos. There was another girl getting a tatt at the same time. I think we got the giordano brothers and they are hilarious! It was such a good time! Price is reasonable. They were fast, efficient, and sanitary. I highly recommend this tattoo shop compared to overpriced, overrated shops in town. read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - Red rock mountains. Matching tattoo. - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

Jevon is my tattoo artist, but all of the artists and even the clients I have come across over the last few months have been great. It feels like a family environment and is a comfortable space for everyone. We've been spoiled with Jevon so it's nice that he's in a space where we can all be ourselves openly! read more

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It's hard to put your experience here into words. Nick is an amazing artist who has an incredible vision which compliments his talent allowing him to create crisp lines and beautiful shading. I came to Nick with an idea and some pictures, Nick used my arm as the canvas and a masterpiece. Not to mention the environment is not like you would expect. It's easy to confuse Higher Ground Tattoo with your home living room. Between the comedic relief, welcoming personalities, and the incredible work that goes down here, Higher Ground Tattoo can be viewed as home. I have also witnessed first hand the artwork Javon and Stephanie have blessed people with. read more

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Nick and J are fantastic. They are professional and clean. They're both Aldo comedians, my husband and I had a great experience. I got a cherry blossom with no black and I love it. It's exactly what I wanted. Better then I expected. My husband got a shark added to his others and they look fantastic. We're going to be going back for sure I just love J's style. He was super soft handed and wasn't bad at all. read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - Love it - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

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Never have I ever been so grateful for the power of social media, because it brought me to Nick! This man is such a dope dude, and so down to earth. I've been following his Instagram for awhile now, and I was hooked because of his apprentice, Dora, and the crazy antics she endures. Soo, It's been like 10 years since I had a tattoo, and mind you I've only had those ghetto tats where you pay your homeboy's cousin and you gotta rely on a few Hail Mary's to make sure it looks decent. This was my first ever shop tattoo and Nick really put me at ease. I decided to get my dad's signature as a tribute to his passing. I asked Nick if he wouldn't mind doing this for me, and he replied with 'YES' and I can't lie, I cried like a baby. Let's be real, this signature is so powerful to me, it helped me get my first license, all those excuse notes from skipping school, and countless tuition checks with that almighty scribble. So it was a big deal to me to get this done right. Seriously, I can't wait to come back because I loved hanging out with him and watching him create this masterpiece. I literally felt like I was at the bar, shooting some pool with him because of how chill things were. If you're looking for quality work, don't shy away from these guys! Solid crew! read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - Daddy's signature - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

100% recommend. I got some text work done by Dora. She's a complete pro and total vibes. I loved the experience and the work she did. I also talked with Nick before my appointment and he is a vibe as well. Both are extremely talented but if you get tatted by them, you'll have a good time chatting as well. This is now my go to shop when I'm in Vegas. Everything is clean, sterile, and these people are artists! read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - Not healed yet - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

The vibes at this shop are immaculate and super chill and welcoming! Stephanie really did me right and gave me a sick tiger piece, and I'll definitely be coming back for a dragon. read more

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The entire shop is clean and staff is friendly!!! Nick is an amazing tattoo artist. After two years of him doing my line work, finally got around to finishing my tattoo!!! Fun, easy and original. I went in with a shitty picture and idea and ended up with a master piece all my own. Recommend highly!! read more

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The best place to get tattooed in Vegas. Highest quality work, reasonable prices and friendly artists. I've had work done in several well known tattoo shops in Vegas. I trust Nick and his fellow artists more than any other shop. Nick has done most of my work which includes an entire sleeve, large dragon chest piece and various other random pieces. He's funny, easy to collaborate with and will get you that perfect tattoo. Book an appointment with Higher Ground now! read more

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Great experience from beginning to end. Nick is very fun and professional taking all protocols for a safe experience as well making it fun. He also goes over how to properly care for your tattoo. This was my first tattoo ever and I'm so glad it was with Nick. He was so kind and gentle,, made sure I was comfortable. I'm looking forward to the next one. If your looking for an artist who actually cares about your experience, I highly recommend seeing Nick at higher ground tattoo. read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - This infinity design represents me and my Native American heritage . - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

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Jevon is the best! I've been with him for 4 years so as a loyal client I follow where he goes!!! I'm happy he found a place where it is inviting to his loyal clients (as myself) and where he can grow and perfect his craft. Had an opportunity to meet a few other tattoo artists and they are ALL amazing!!! Did I mention the cleanliness and the amazing artwork around!!! Best wishes to you Jevon and more continued blessings to you Higher Ground!!! read more

Go see Nick. Go see Nick. Go see Nick! (Actually everyone that I came in contact with in the shop seemed great, but my tattoo experience was with him). I came in with a lot of convoluted ideas for an expansion/semi cover up of a prior small tattoo. After talking with Nick about all of them, he took to his pad and started creating something which I figured we would have to edit a few times to get it totally right. Nope. Nailed it the first time. And it was beyond what I expected! On top of that, we had a great conversation going the entire time so it was all around a great experience. I will be back for more! read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - Before and after!! - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

So this was my second tattoo I was getting done and omg I loved this place! My tattoo artist was Dora and she was the kindest and sweetest person you could ever meet. She made sure I was comfortable and let my parents be there as well. She did an amazing job on my tattoo and literally made it identical to what I asked for which was great. She put so much detail into it. She checked up on me while doing the tattoo and gave me breaks to move my hand if I needed to as well. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER AS AN ARTIST! This is the tattoo shop to go to! read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - Small 1/2 butterfly tattoo on wrist - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

First time getting a tattoo, walked in with a friend quite late at night one day and Nick actually greeted us (he was the only one there) and was just welcoming from the get go. He made the entire process with both me and a friend painless (besides the actual tattoo part)! Very laidback, fun, and insightful dude who cares about what he tattoos on your body and makes sure you are happy with the result. That dude really cares about the client, as I'm sure all of the artists there do too. The entire vibe in there is chill and welcoming. I even got my second tattoo from Nick again too, and both are of great quality! Would definitely recommend. read more

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If you decide to go to Higher Ground Tattoo (which you should), have Steven Jackson be your artist. I can ensure you that you won't regret it at all. I followed Steven from his previous tattoo place. He did a Friday the 13th tattoo and fixed up/completed a tattoo on my left hip. Anyways, I came to him again for every tattoo artist's dreaded request - a cover up. I told him what I wanted to get done. On the day of my appointment, he evaluated the piece and began putting together an awesome design that we both agreed would cover up what I wanted covered up. The whole process took roughly over 3 hours, which is amazing he was able to do all that in that amount of time. He would ask every now and then how I was holding up and gave me 1-2 breaks to get the blood flowing back in my left arm. He's extremely talented at what he does and I'm so glad I decided to go to him for this cover-up. I've posted a few photos of my tattoo and already have a few people asking me who my artist is and I'm more than happy to share that information with them. Now onto the place itself, Higher Ground Tattoo is located in the shopping plaza across the Arroyo Grande Shopping Center off of Rainbow and the 2-15W (it's near a 7-11). The inside is very new and clean. I know some people have an idea of what a tattoo parlor is suppose to look like (dirty, dingy, and old), but this is exactly opposite of that. They also do piercings here if that's something you're looking to get done. All in all, I'll be coming back to this place and if you haven't been here - GO HERE. read more

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Jay killed it again! He did beautiful/dope memorial pieces on my boyfriend and I. They mean so much to us and are beyond perfect. My boyfriend is already planning his next tattoo with Jay! I just can't say enough good things! read more

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Those of you looking into getting a tattoo, stop looking - THIS IS WHERE TO GO! I am so glad I came across this hidden gem! I have been researching tattoo businesses for my fiance and I for about half a year. We reached out to other businesses, inquired, and received a consultation but we would either feel rushed by the person when we'd explain what we wanted in our piece, they would say they'd free hand pieces and not have a sketch, or people would give us an artists' contact info where they'd never respond back. I came across Higher Ground Tattoo through yelp and noticed all reviews were five stars, I inquired and within five hours received a response from Nick with his contact information. My fiance got an oni mask with engraved initials, which needs two sessions to get done. Nick got done with one session and we are awaiting on the second session to happen later. I got a henna inspired evil eye piece with horoscope signs and filipino writing. When I inquired with Nick he responded within six hours and was very positive with his response saying that he is able to piece something up for me and we scheduled an appointment that same week right away. The day of my appointment I came in and was instantly greeted by Nick and he showed me his iPad and said he was working on the basic outline, and asked for my ideas as to where I wanted things placed. I am not creative at all but I knew I wanted to incorporate the evil eye and when I showed him an example he spoke to me about having a more detailed looking eye because the example looked like a blob LOL! It was true so I agreed and it was amazing as to how Nick drew a beautiful eye design on the spot! I have also wanted to include my grandparent's name written in the ancient filipino scripture, which he did awesome in replicating it. He is so detailed, he made me pull up a clearer picture of the writing chart to ensure he is writing the characters correctly, I appreciated that because from a far I thought it was correct but he caught a couple details that were out of place. Honestly, I did not expect to go big with this piece but Nick explained that if we went small then it wouldn't look good years from now so we went big! It took about 1.5 hours for Nick to draw out the piece for me and I really appreciated that because he took his time to draw out my ideas and incorporate his details to it. It took him 3 hours to get it done on my arm. Nick gave me a break to stretch, walk around, and gave me a bottled water in the middle of session. He set up movies on the TV for me and made sure I was comfortable because yes, your girl was very nervous with it being my first tattoo! Haha Depending on what you want in your piece the price will vary but on my behalf I believe that Nick charged my fiance and I a healthy price. The environment of the business is clean and welcoming. Especially it being your first time getting a tattoo the area and the people will make you feel comfortable. Nick is amazing and is such a funny character! Hands down the best with designing and providing advice to you about your tattoo decision/ tattoo designs. What stuck out to me is that Nick took his time, literally! He does not rush you while sketching out your design on his iPad and same with tattooing you, he is very detailed in his work. He genuinely cared about the piece that I wanted done knowing it was in honor of my grandparents and even during my session encouraged me by always saying, "you're doing so good!" even though I was in pain, haha! It is rare to find that in tattoo artists. Nick, you are an amazing soul, thank you for customizing a piece that's so special to me! You will thrive and I hope the best for your business as you continue to provide the best service to others. read more

My boyfriend and I came in for a tattoo with Nick and he did an amazing job! He made us feel comfortable during our entire session. I love the outcome of the our tattoos! The shop was very welcoming and clean! I highly recommend Nick if you're looking for some ink! read more

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i am very in love with both tattoos i've gotten so far done by Nick at Higher Ground. the atmosphere and energy in the shop and from the artists is great. it's very comforting to walk into. Nick is very diligent about his work, takes his time to make sure everything looks great. also very easy to talk to and have fun while being under the needle. it's also been easy to schedule in appointments as well which is great, Nick is a quick responder which is really appreciated. 100000/10 :) read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - the start of a leg sleeve with a fresh mandala tattoo from Nick - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

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It's a little late on the post but my brother could not have been happier!! Here is his review: It was my first tattoo and couldn't have had a better experience. All the way from feeling very comfortable to being extremely satisfied with the tattoo itself. My tattoo was done by Nick Giordano and I have nothing but positive things to say about him. Very professional and passionate about his work. Great conversation and easy to connect with. If you're looking around for a place to get a tattoo, I would 100% recommend Higher Ground Tattoo. read more

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This is one for the books! Me & my best friend have been wanting matching tattoos for years, and we finally got them. Nicholas was such a character! I'm not huge in to needles or the pain that comes with getting a tattoo, but he made this such a fun experience! I love the process that he goes through with drawing out what you want with you there. We had a picture of what we wanted off of Pinterest, but he was able to make it about the same, but tweaked it enough to make it our own & fit our style a bit more. When it came to the actual tattooing I'm not a fan of the pain, but he talked to me the whole time to distract me from the discomfort. Me & My best friend love our tattoos! I am already planning my next one & I will definitely be coming back to get it done by Nick! read more

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Such a great first tattoo experience ! We went to another place before checking out Higher Ground and we were not treated very well at that other place . We walked into Higher Ground and were greeted with welcoming faces and joined in on the group being tattooed before us in a fun conversation . Nick did ours and was wonderful and Steven helped us set up the appointment and does great work as well ! Nick even somehow got me to watch a video while he was doing it , because i was so nervous . LOL Also very impressed with the shops workspace . It is very open and they clean EVERYTHING before using it on you (another thing that made me feel at ease ) . Nick was very open in helping us figure out our designs and even made our original thoughts better ! We discussed a bit over text about the design then perfected it at the shop . Thank you for such a great experience! read more

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Nick has done both of my tattoos and everytime I leave his shop I am so blown away by how amazing my tattoo looks. His sanitary precautions during covid are also amazing, I physically saw him wipe down everything he and I touched. He changes his gloves frequently and just overall a pleasant experience, I will continue going to nick for all my tattoos! He makes your experience so pleasant and lets you go at your own pace with your pain. I also like how he draws the tattoo in front of you the day of. He's also one of the funniest and kind guys I've ever met! 10/10 recommend Nick and higher ground tattoo. read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - First tattoo done by nick - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

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Nice place good vibe! Nick is the best. If you need art work done he's the one to go to!! Book in advance! read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - Black and grey roses - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

Booked my appt w J and he didnt dissapoint. Cool , guy cool shop, cool artists good price. What more csn you ask for? I highly reccomend , great stuff read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - Some sweet linework by J - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

Awesome experience at Higher Ground. J did 3 tattoos on my daughter, her firsts, and 2 on me. He was also able to work on my nephew and sister-in-law who walked in. Very clean shop and detailed work! Cool vibe, highly recommend Higher Ground and Justin (J)! read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Higher Ground yet !! Nick, Jay and Steven are hands down my favorite artists in Las Vegas, since I started going to Higher Ground I won't go anywhere else in Sin City. The shop has really taken shape and is developing its own personality, but the way that the team treats their customers and delivers quality professional work is consistent. You cannot go wrong booking with any of the three artists, they will all make your experience unique in their own way. They also have Higher Ground merch and have partnered with Sullen to carry their gear as well. Looking forward to getting back out to Las Vegas and visit the shop. Ended up scoring some time with Steven Jackson. Super talented and a soft touch with the machine. If you are a first timer, have no fear he has a very light hand. As a matter of fact he is tattooing as we speak. read more

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Dora was amazing! Super detailed and professional. Would definitely recommend if you want a clean, quality tat.

Not only did I get an amazing tattoo from Nick Giordano who took amazing care of me he had me laughing the whole time! Comedy included in pricing!! Extremely professional and clean. Music was bomb as well! Great place great service! Thank you Nick read more

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Nick was amazing. Stayed late and did great work! Great conversations and a super fun time. His line work is awesome and lettering even better. Highly recommend! read more

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I was recommended by a friend to visit Nick at Higher Ground Tattoo and I'm happy I did. Nick is an amazing person and a phenomenal tattoo artist. I was extremely hesitant and nervous about the whole process and he put my mind at ease. He gave me my first tattoo, and did an absolutely amazing job. You can tell he genuinely cares about your ideas and the whole tattoo process. If you want someone that is truly an amazing tattoo artist and a great person, I highly recommend Nick at gHigher Ground Tattoo. read more

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I'm absolutely obsessed with the work Nick tattood on me! He put in so much detail and made it look better than I even imagined it could. I can honestly say I found my forever tattoo artist. Thank you so much Nick read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

I am so in love with my tattoo by done by Nick, this has by far been the best tattoo shop I've ever gone to. Not only did I walk away with a extremely beautiful tattoo but I walked away with an amazing experience. I don't think Ive laughter as much as I did each time i went into this my appointments. No matter who you go to you won't regret it because each artist does amazing work and they've never not been nice. I don't normally write reviews but they definitely all deserve the recognition for their amazing work and amazing business. It's clean and they're very professional here and I will forever recommend this shop to anyone I see Thank you to everyone at Higher Ground for making this experience one I won't forget. read more

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I love this tattoo shop! Nick Giordano has done 4 tattoos for me and each one is beautiful. The shop is clean, the artists are talented and nice and they are very fairly priced. If you ar looking to get a tattoo, I highly recommend Higher Ground. read more

Higher Ground Tattoo - Both of these were done by Nick Giordano at Higher Ground. - Tattoo Near Me - Pahrump, Nevada

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These guys are amazing! They have done several of my husband and I tattoos. Today J is tattooing our oldest son for the first time! They always put their own touch to every tattoo. Love these guys! read more

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