Trinity Y.

Nick was amazing! Went in as a walk in tonight (02/20) and walked out 45 minutes later to an amazing piece! He was very kind, quite numerous, and his skills are outstanding! Definitely coming back and requesting him! If you're looking for a new shop, this is a place to go! He helped change the placement a few times when he knew I wanted a sticker sleeve and I LOVE how it turned out. Thank you Nick!!!

Chloe H.

Listen, I'm really not the type to write a bad review (or any review) but me and my boyfriend came on on Friday the 13th for their flash sale and Almost 2 months later this is how my tattoo healed up, ink fell out and lines are crooked and don't match up correctly. Not even necessarily upset because I know it's $30 tattoo (after tip) but I feel like even for a flash sale, more effort could have been put in to give a quality tattoo.

Moses E.

The owner of this tattoo parlor was the one who made the tattoo. The original concept was graffiti and I emailed her the inspiration. I don't think she fully grasp the idea and she made something that didn't have shading. I emailed her the following morning and she said that she will do what it takes to fix it. But when I tried to come up with creative ideas she just wouldn't give me any. I originally came here because her portfolio looked great but she doesn't have a good hand for graffiti/urban style tattoo. I took a risk and I paid the price bigger than the cost. I chose to get my tattoo fixed elsewhere because I just don't trust that she is creative enough to make it better.

Cherelle M.

My cousin and her friends (5 of us total) were visiting Seattle for the first time and we decided last minuet to get tattoos. We had visited 3 other tattoo shops before this one and none had availability or the welcoming vibe we received from Henry and the rest of the artists. My cousin, her girlfriend and I all got tattoos from 3 different artists and every single one turned out better than we visualized it. This was my first tattoo and I was lucky enough to have ping offer to squeeze me in later that day (she is normally booked) when you come for walk-ins. I requested a rose that mimicked a cross & She free handed my tattoo. I still can't believe how perfect it came out. The quality of the tattoos and the vibes we got while visiting this shop will definitely bring me back here && with friends!

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I only came here as a drop in since my regular tattoo artist was booked 3 weeks in advance. I really wanted to get a tattoo on a specific day to commemorate something and Idolize was open. Really unhappy with the work done by Katy and with the fact that they stood by their poor tattoo execution, instead of offering to correct it or giving me a refund. $150 for a tat plus $30 for a tip down the toilet.. - She used the wrong size needles on my tattoo - She was very heavy handed on the tattoo - She stretched the skin too much, there was some of blow out - The black ink was not distributed correctly * After correcting my tattoo in another shop, I realized that Idolize also - Did not show expiration date of the needle - Did not have sanitary covers on the table - I had to lay on the bed without head support, which was very uncomfortable. A seat would have been a much better choice. * They were friendly, that's the only plus. This was her email response to my concerns (maybe her boss told her to say it, I don't know). "Again, the skin being textured while still in the healing process can seem to warp or distort some parts. I see what you mean about some of the angles not appearing as sharp, but small details like these are within the range of normal variation between the stencil and the finished tattoo. Tattoos are a handmade piece of art, not a photocopy, and you have to allow for some tiny variances for a 2-dimensional flat design that has been transferred to a 3-dimensional, curved, soft surface. As the ink heals and settles into the skin, it will spread a bit, so in a few months the tiny angles and lines will all smooth out anyway." - Sounds like an excuse I attached pics from when the tattoo was already healed done by Idolize, My Design and Corrected Version by another artist. As you can see, the design was super easy, and it wasn't that difficult to take the time to select the correct size needle and do a diligent job. She said in the email "You approved the design before I tattooed it and you approved the final product before you left the shop." Design stencil was good, but when I left the shop, the tattoo was so swollen, and the lines were so warped, it was hard to see how crooked they will end up. I am just really sad that an artist and a business would stand by their poor work. I don't recommend this shop. They are never booked and always begging for customers, and that should say something. What I learned is that a quality shop will always offer a refund or a chance to fix the issue, and a good artist is usually booked a few weeks ahead. Let the email comments and the pics speak for themselves.

This will be the first and last time I ever go to this tattoo shop. My friend and I went in for matching tattoos and I would have to say that customer service was sh*tty. If my friend wasn't flying back home August 7th I would have never used this tattoo parlor. Because I wasn't able to get an appointment with my go to tattoo parlor before her departure. I decided to google a shop that was near by and able to take walk-ins. I checked their reviews before making the call and they happen to be a 4 star according to yelp. So, you would figure they're good enough lol. So, I made the call for availability and the guy who answered said they can take us. Didn't know when you bring in your sketch drawing, they would keep you in the dark while the tattoo artist was in the back room drawing it up? Matt who happens to be the artist who takes walk-ins was not the easiest to work with. He seemed very anal and didn't give two sh*ts about what he was going to be do to our skin. I mean a tattoo is forever and I'm paying you so you should give us the best experience possible. As you are drawing up the sketch you should ask us how we feel about it and what we would like to see in the drawing. I felt like he was acting if we're were suppose to accept anything he came back with. I told him to make changes and he was giving funny vibes and saying some bs I didnt like. At that very moment we should have left!! This tattoo is probably the worst piece I have coming from a professional environment. The shading was horrible!! It look like crap and now I have to book another shop to fix his work. I would never use them again. I would give them a negative star if possible to be honest.

Virginie G.

Idolize is an awesome old school tattoo shop with some awesome people. Nick did an amazing job tattooing a very meaningful piece on my arm. I'll definitely be back for more. They also did a really good job at making sure their customers felt safe during covid. Thanks again Nick. And the all team . Thanks guys you Rock!!!

Sharanjit K.

I love my new tattoo! It was quick and perfect. Great place and great service as well!!

Lola G.

Thanks to everyone at Idolize for taking the necessary safety procedures during this time to make me feel safe. Really awesome tattoo shop in downtown Renton, I learned it is also the oldest in Renton. Has an awesome old school meets today vibe. Nick was awesome! Definitely recommend sparking up a conversation with him and the guy across from him, Henry. They're great. This was a very last minute tattoo and very meaningful, and I'm so pleased with the outcome. They're pricing is on point and I absolutely would recommend to anyone looking for a good time and tattoo.

Kassie L.

I go to school next to this shop and it was my first time getting a tattoo so I'd thought I'd give them a shot. Nick did my tattoo and I am so happy with the outcome. I got a rose with my grandma's initials in it and he honestly did so much better than the photo. Definitely will be returning for my future tats!

Esther S.

I got really lucky today because Ping was available! It's hard to find artists that do fine line tattoos like her so I was excited to know that she was nearby and available. I showed her the style of tattoo I wanted on my forearm and she drew one up for me which I ended up loving. She's very detailed in her work too. Thank you Ping! I'll be back! :)

How do I even begin with this place? I've gotten a couple tattoos done now, but I've never had customer service like I have at this place. I was the dreaded walk-in appointment. I don't live on this side of the state, and with a day off in Seattle decided to get a tattoo that I'd been delaying for quiet some time. I called up Idolize and they said they had an opening and I could come on down. I rushed down, and Ping was there. I showed her a couple of designs that I had in mind, and she took some time to hand design a combination of all of them. Like WHAT? I don't know if that's normal everywhere else, but I was blown away. And I was even more blown away at her talent and the design that she produced. Once everything was ready, I laid down to get tattooed and she warned me that there might be some sensitive spots and just to let her know if it hurts. Ping was so light handed, and so careful it all felt very tolerable. Ping was also very detailed and took her time with her work. She went over her lines very carefully, and kept the shop open an extra 45 minutes just to finish up my tattoo. I appreciated her doing that so so much, and just how well she took care of me. I could not recommend Ping, or this shop enough.

Melissa R.

Had my conch pierced by Naomi! I was a walk-in and she was able to take me in right away! She was so sweet and made my experience very comfortable. I was nervous about getting my conch pierced because from what I've heard, it's one of the most painful ear piercings and that I would hear a scary pop noise. That is not true at all. I was surprised at how painless and quick it was! And there was no pop noise lol. But it's different for everyone, glad I had such a great experience!