In the last 30 years I've gotten many tattoos. You get used to the environment and people who are…read moreworking in them. Or at least that's what I used to think. Let me explain: I came into Onyx Tattoo in New Braunfels looking for my son who waited until he was 18 to get a tattoo. As a parent this made me proud bc so many youths today don't have the patience to wait. I thought it would be a good experience for him and I to get one together. So after much research I landed on Onyx Tattoo. I met with two different artists, Ray and the owner, Jay. I want to emphasize the word ARTIST. Because that is exactly what they are. I gave them each an idea for a Christian project for my son and one for myself. I found some examples online and they said, great, I got an idea of what you want, I'll make it my own. That's exactly what they did. They each spent hours drawing and designing a one of a kind tattoo that blew our expectations away. When we arrived at our appointment they were excited to see us, they greeted us in a very friendly and professional manner, and the shop is so clean and organized. You felt like you were in an artist studio that had been meticulously sanitized. Each of our tattoos took the entire day to complete. During the experience, there was great conversation, some laughs, and just felt like this is the place I want to get work done in the future. I'm already planning on fixing/finishing another piece that another tattoo artist started but never completed years before. As I have gotten older, I've grown more picky about tattoos and what they mean. In my opinion, anyone in the Austin, San Antonio or New Braunfels market should come to this studio. You will find some of the nicest artists who are genuine people who love what they do. There is no better studio around. The work Jay and Ray did for my son and I was nothing short of fabulous. I want to give a shoutout to Vivo and the other artist there as well. I would trust either of them to do work for me as well. Best experience EVER! Remember folks, cheap tattoos aren't good, and good tattoos aren't cheap. However, I would say that their value is actually underrated. These same tattoos would have cost more in comparison to S. Congress in Austin. I got an incredible value and an amazing piece of art to remind me always of my faith.

My friend and I had our tattoos yesterday. After an original consultation and sending art the day…read morewas finally here. Vivo was great. Besides an amazing artist very patient with us and so helpful making our tattoos a piece of art. Also had an easy piercing.

Came in for piercings ! The shop is very clean and sterile . The staff has a very friendly and…read morewelcoming. The quality of their work is great. The young lady doing the piercing made sure to wash her hands and wear gloves before starting. They also provide after care instructions for cleaning.

I had my ears pierced. We had Georgia and she was great. Highly recommend! I had my ears pierced…read morelong ago and haven't worn earrings. She just had to reopen them for me. Great experience. Now pondering a small tattoo!!!

Joe Melin is an amazing artist. Ive done a lot of research on different people and I must say Joe…read moredoes amazing work. I specifically went for his realism work but he can do everything. His shop was extremely professional and clean. His team was top notch and I can't recommend this place more. So happy to have found Illusive so close to Austin and San Antonio. If you need an artist look no further.

Joe was awesome! Super cool guy to hangout and chat with while he was doing the tattoo. Studio was…read morevery nice not like some of the sketchy tattoo shops you'll see. Joe was super professional and made sure I was comfortable not to mention AMAZING artist!

Can't say how satisfied I am with my tattoo. I told Dan what I wanted and he did not disappoint. He…read morefinished my half sleeve and tied everything together so well. I have gotten so many compliments on it and can't wait to go back for more. The shop also had a very nice laid back family vibe to it. The other tattoo artists here were really cool and everyone was really welcoming .

Dan uses dating apps for clients…read more Dan started a tattoo on my hand in July and kept talking big game about how his works soooo good He didn't finish my hand but we did plan to cover my arm me being 24 and having 2 arms I wanna cover eventually I asked him questions about if something would cover my arm Well this mf flips out and says "I'm done your micro managing me and iv been doing this too long" blah blah blah bitch you started a Fucking tattoo finish it Long story short I gave him the benefit of the doubt of maybe trying to fix my shit but nope he blocked me I mean I'd run and hide like a bish too if I put this pos on someone and didn't wanna fix it He works at atomic tattoo in Austin as well if just avoid him he's 10000x worse then river rat and that's saying something

Highly recommend for baby ear piercings if you're looking for someone who pierces with a needle. My…read morebaby is 6 months old and many people had recommended coming here since not many places pierce babies anymore or they use piercing guns. No need for an appointment. Just come with ID and baby's birth certificate. I believe Don did my daughter's piercings. He was friendly, patient and very detailed to ensure he got them symmetrical and where I wanted them to be. She did great and healing has been great as well. The piercings costed less than $100. I don't remember exact price but I think $70-85 and it was cash only (not sure if it was at the time only but they had a sign for nearby ATMs).

Arc Angel Tattoo is the best little tattoo shop in Texas. It's a great vibe and experience in…read morethere. Good music, great art (on the walls and on skin), and cool experience altogether. I highly recommend this place. If you are interested in tattoos then go check them out!

I'm new to San Antonio and was looking for a piercer to put in some new nipple jewelry for me…read more It's even more tricky right now during the pandemic. Th Xavier responded, we set an appointment, because they are taking extra precautions, etc. He checked my temperature before allowing me into his shop. Everything and everywhere is sterilized, he was masked and gloved and so was all the staff. He was super knowledgeable, and had all the skills, all the tools and was super friendly. It is very difficult to work with larger gauge, but he is a pro and did me solid! Looks like a great shop, he had 2 tattoo artists working with him also. They do nice work, give them a shot to have your work done!

Totally recommend having all my piercings done at this shop!! Great vibes and very professional…read moreatmosphere. Go check them out before you get your next piercing.

This is the best tattoo shop in new Braunfels. All the artists are very talented and it's a very…read morefun/chill environment. I've got tattooed by almost every artist all of them highly recommended.

My daughter & I got matching tattoos for her 18th birthday, and it was a great experience! It was…read moreeasy to make an appointment with Alex and they are reasonably priced tattoos. Great work and professional staff. Very clean & well-maintained studio too and I loved looking at all the tattoo designs they have on display. I'll definitely be back soon for some more work! Here's a pic of just 1 little one. #IrishHeritage

Love love love Rebecca! She did such a wonderful job on my tattoo. The rate is a little expensive,…read morebut you get what you pay for. If you're trying to get a big piece, you need to find an artist who knows what they're doing. The quality of their work definitely shows in their tattoos. Rebecca is a great artist and works fast! I was so surprised at how fast she finished my tattoo. We were able to get it done all in one session (3 hours, 45min), and she was about to be due in 2 months. When she had first showed me the design, it was smaller than what I had wanted and she was able to freehand a peony flower bud on the top to elongate the tattoo. Thank you Rebecca!

I've been to this shop twice now, very clean and nice! Morgan did my kids' names in their kanji…read morecharacters; and Toeknee did some small letter knuckle tattoos for me on another visit. Very pleased with their work, highly recommend!

Electric Panther Tattoo…read more If you're looking for a shop with incredible vibes, amazing artists, and top-tier professionalism, Electric Panther Tattoo is it. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming, creative, and absolutely buzzing in the best way. The shop is spotless! Clean, organized, and run with the kind of care that immediately puts you at ease. The artists here are not only talented, but truly professional. They take their time to listen, collaborate, and make sure everything is perfect before a single line is laid down. The quality of work is unreal. I get compliments every day on the pieces I've gotten from Electric Panther, and people always ask where I went. The linework, color, and detail are on another level. If you want a tattoo experience that's comfortable, clean, and produces art you'll be proud to show off for years, this is the place. Highly recommend!

I visited Electric Panther because I was following their artist Lydia from a previous tattoo shop…read more I have nothing but praise to offer both to Lydia and Electric Panther! First, I have two pieces from Lydia now and while she typically does a lot more intricate work, she never bats an eye to fit me in for a quick and simple design. Both of my experiences with her have been so quick and painless, I cannot recommend her enough. As for the shop, it is a tiny little place that shows up big with wall to wall decoration and funny little assortment of books to read while you wait. During my time there, I observed what was a very obvious camaraderie among the staff. Happy employees are always a great sign that a business is doing something right, and I believe Electric Panther is! I will certainly be returning next time I get a tattoo itch!