This is my go-to tattoo shop in Las Cruces. I've had four tats done here so far. The environment…read moreis friendly, with none of that cooler-than-you stuff that you see in other shops. I have gone to see Sonny for all of my tattoo work, and have zero complaints. He is a true artist, and the process has always been very collaborative. I suggest an idea, and he goes to draw, coming back to me with his own spin on the subject matter. He's always open to my input on art and on color. I highly recommend Black Rat and Sonny.

I have been to Tick at least 5 times. She is great and takes her time. I had a portrait of my…read moremother done by her and it looks like the professional photo it came from. Perfect job. She closed up both of me sleeves with her imagination. Mentally in need for another tattoo after around 40-50 I already have. Not all done by Tick, but quite a few of them. See you soon. Not sure if you remember me, but I wanted Snow Whie and the 7 Dwarfs. Trying to figure a good place for you to put them on me.

Very clean very nice environment. Everybody very good jobs…read more Drew does a very amazing job with his piercings and tattoos. Nick does such amazing job piercing. Highly recommend .

My septum was pierced crooked. Other than that though my experience was fine. The piercing was…read moreclean and all that.

Definitely going back for my next tattoo. Very professional and welcoming. Stephanie did work on my…read morehands and the detail is amazing.

Had my eyebrows tattooed and the results were as real as it gets! Diane is fast and a true artist!…read moreExcellent professional work and super friendly! Check her work out on her instagram page diane_synceretattoo! You will not be disappointed!

I'm just now realizing I don't think I ever left a review for such a wonderful artist, I got these…read moretwo done about a year apart, the lion back in late 2020 I think and tiger in Feb2022. I wish I'd taken better care of them, but I worked as a lifeguard n let my skin dry out a lot in the beginning (chlorine) as well as just not caring too well for them.. But Aaron was super easy to work with, quick with replying to my emails, and super chill when tattooing! Both times we just talked about nerdy stuff n it made the 5 hour session each time go by quick! Highly recommend

I would highly recommend! Anahy was super sweet and funny with beautiful work. It's also very clean…read moreinside, she opened the needles in front of me which I appreciated

Curtis worked on a piece with me because i wasn't sure what exactly I wanted it to look like. he…read morewas patient, informative, and super kind! the shop was very clean, organized, and had a very welcoming atmosphere. Will be returning soon!

Service was good. Gave upfront pricing. It was clean and the staff was friendly. My sister was…read morehappy and we were out and on our way quickly.

I am so happy I came to Aria for my permanent makeup. The color and shape are perfect. Aria has a…read morevery gentle hand and took the time to make me feel comfortable and pain free during my appointment. HIGHLY RECOMMEND PTERA TATTOO.

Very happy with my eyebrows. I'm from out of town and Originally had them done back in late…read moreNovember 18, and came back to have them retouched. Jessica is great and so sweet. Love her work and I will definitely be back.

Thinking about getting tattooed ? Sam Matkin at DNA INK 2 is the best! Very professional, he's…read morelicense and he will give you he's expertise and he's friendly. There is no other tattoo artist like him! He has been tattooing me for 17 years! Thank you Sam for the awesome work you have done.

Don't, just don't. Went for their $5 sale today just to be…read moretold not all were on sale when I confirmed yesterday with the owner on Instagram. "All except genitals" . So instead of walking out with 3 piercings I left with 1. A helix. The piercer didn't wear gloves nor did he tell me to take a deep breath, just "keep breathing" not to mention when I explained to their receptionist that I already confirmed the day prior about what piercings were on sale, she caught an attitude and proceeded to say the owner is lying and she's going to go home. All super unprofessional. DO NOT GO HERE!!

DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT GO TO THIS DUMP…read more Rant time. (SORRY BUT DAM THIS PLACE IS DIRTY, THE RECEPTIONIST WAS HIGHLY UNDER THE INFLUENCE, THE "PIRCER" "TATTOO ARTIST" WHATEVER HE CLAIM TO BE WAS THE MOST UNPROFESSIONAL MAN I HAVE ENCOUNTERED. My day started off with getting to this place which has 2 seat in the lobby to sit in and I went in for the simple fact that (WED)$pircing deals . Went in and had to wait out side . Not a problem considering how much of a deal you get, riiiiiiggghhhht ... The moment I got inside this young woman with braids, was super friendly and as helpful as any one stoned AF could be . At last, I was in the chair in a filthy room and the " Artist " starts marking the placement of my new piercings. I immediately stop him and say that the point is miss placed . He agrees and does it another 2 times . He finally gets the spot right and I say " thank you that's it " I assume he felt like I was trying to be rude which was funny considering that I only wanted my piercing to be placed correctly . He says " OH YOUR ONE OF THOSE GIRLS " and goes to the back. Where he tells the receptionist to refund .....I walk to the front where at this point I'm telling this guy that just because I made him make ( 2) adjustments for my likeness, he now is refusing my service . (UNPROFESSIONAL) ....I'm now back to the stoned receptionist who starts telling me " she's not the one " I seriously looked and lol to myself Anyways I demand my refund and this lady is now trying to aggravate me by telling me " THE ARTIST IS THE NICE ONE AND TO NOT TRY HER " " SHE DOES NOT KNOW WHEN MY REFUND " lol again. Anyways I simply tell her that I will simply wait for my refund and I leave . Moral of this rant. $5 pricing gets you $5 service . Lesson learned. Hope you all the best and that your experience goes better than mine.

So, I've been in Las Cruces for six months now. It's been ... rough. Amelia E. Barr once said that…read more"Solitude is such a potential thing. We hear voices in solitude, we never hear in the hurry and turmoil of life; we receive counsels and comforts, we get under no other condition . . ." This is very true - at least in my experience. The time I've spent alone in Las Cruces - mostly the entire six months as I haven't yet made any friends - have been a learning experience. I've faced things that I've spent my entire adult like running from. That said, I've gotten to the point that I can finally forgive myself for all the stupid stuff that I've done over the years. I can almost look back and see how all those things lead me to where I am today. I have no regrets. It's all a part of who I am in the process of becoming. Anyways, Adam, one of the owners of Lucky Bastard just helped me remind myself that having regrets and looking back constantly is no way to live. His work is superb, he is comforting and genial and he let me bring my own music. In every way this was a great experience.