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    Mainline Ink

    4.4 (52 reviews)
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    Open 2:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    A Michael Myers tattoo by Gabriel Ayala
    Kiersten H.

    I have been here for 3 tattoos, and 2 piercings (when they did them) Gabriel Ayala (the owner) always makes everything comfortable and does a great job. I texted him a picture for the first tattoo (ghostface) and we made the appointment and when I got there the stencil was ready and he got started. On the 2nd tattoo I had sent him a reference of what I wanted (Michael Myers with a coffin, knife, and pumpkin) and he designed it all and it looked amazing. Super happy with all of the work I've gotten done there. and the 3rd tattoo (not pictured) was done by his son Gabe. all great experiences, reasonable prices, professional.

    Done by Gabriel JR
    Amanda R.

    GO SEE GABRIEL JR &/or HIS DAD GABRIEL SR. This dynamic duo puts out some amazing custom & traditional work! I've gotten 3 tattoos now by Gabe Jr & I am thrilled with all 3 pieces! He has an amazing talent in custom traditional clown face style work & is such a sweetheart at that! He's done a tattoo for my mom as well and she's in love! The shop is so clean & they have a GWYG (get what you get) gum all machine as well! Makeup tattooing, teeth gems & such too :) @artistic.waves on IG

    I was recommended Nat at Mainline Ink by one of my mutual friends and they are absolutely incredible! I made my appointment 3 weeks before the date, with one idea in mind. However a week later, I changed my mind and had a different idea altogether. Nat was incredibly accommodating over instagram by asking for color scheme ideas, price ranges and a size range. They even made the same stencil in multiple sizes for me to pick from when I got there. Whenever I asked for a break, they were very sweet and accommodating, and honestly their service was phenomenal. I cannot stop staring at my tattoo, it's gorgeous. The facilities at mainline ink were very clean and the other artists I ran into were all very nice to both Nat and to me. It was a vibe, I would 100% go again. Cannot recommend enough!

    Keisley V.

    Great customer service. Didn't feel rushed , Work was great and quick. Shout out to Gabriel and the young lady at the front as well

    L lettering got 2 weeks ago
    Brittany A.

    I used this place because I saw they had high reviews and it was an "in the moment decision" we requested a small finger tattoo and the artist did tell us they don't do touch ups because these tattoos tend to fade. Understandable I get it but I have another finger tattoo (got 6 years ago) and never had issue/never got a touch up. I have many tattoos including a half sleeve so I know the healing process very well. 1 week later I start to peel and I notice there is basically no ink in my finger. Called the owner to see if there's anyway I can get a touch up for this messed up tattoo. I was respectful and the OWNER GOT COMPLETELY DEFENSIVE!!! It kept cutting me off when I tried to explain I understood the risk of getting a finger tattoo. His only responds was "well the artist did tell you this was a possibility" and I said I understand but there's a difference of fading and not being there at all. Then the owner started to be smart with me and said "he did tell you the possibility RIGHT?" And that's when I was like "hold on you're not letting me finish my sentence and kept cutting me off let me finish my sentence" I was never rude nor raised my voice till the end because he was so disrespectful. He did tell me they will do the touch up but will charge a fee, why would I wanna go back to a shop that messed up in the first place? Added photos below I'm comparing another finger tattoo I got 6 YEARS AGO!!! (Cupcake) Compared to the one I got 2 WEEKS AGO!!! (Letter) mind you on the cupcake tattoo I never got a touch up. 10/10 would NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!!

    Awesome place. Best in the Clear Lake area. Ask for Hector or Eric are. They're Professional and cool AF.

    Best friend tattoos
    Karen P.

    My best friend flew in for the weekend and we decided to commemorate our 40 year friendship. It was our first time here and wow, very talented artists! The shop is super clean and has a great vibe! They are on point in taking additional measures during COVID. Becca took great care of us and I highly recommend!!

    My daughter's pierced ears!
    Lindsey R.

    My daughter and I each had piercings done by Becca today, my left nostril and her ears. She took the time to explain everything to us and was very patient with my daughter, who is only 6. I am very happy with our piercings and will be back for more!

    Allie H.

    Fully in love with my new tattoo! Becca is amazing! She is very meticulous and she made sure I was completely good for the placement of the stencil before putting tattoo gun to skin. I will definitely return for my next several tattoos because of Becca! Also, they were so kind and welcoming which really made me feel so comfortable and helped ease my nerves. I cannot express enough how wonderful this shop and Becca truly are!

    Printace B.

    My daughter is 4 and we waited until she asked to get her ears pierced. Initially we went to a doctor but they wouldn't do it because she was not an established patient despite the fact we switched her PCM over and brought her medical records. She was crushed so we left and I called Mainline to see if Becca was available. I'd heard great things. She actually answered the phone and I schedule to see her the next day. Sophie was so excited. Until she saw the needle. She wasn't real keen on how one pierced her ears even though she was dying to have them done. Becca was AMAZING. I don't know if she has kids, has all the nieces or nephews, just had so much experience piercing kids, or just loves kids. She was SO patient. Sophie kept stopping her and going through panic mode but Becca just kept calm, didn't make it feel like we were wasting her time, was so sweet. We actually walked out of Mainline because Sophie chickened out. But the second we walked out, Sophie started balling because she wanted her ears pierced. So back in we went. Sophie psyched her self up and we got the one done. She screamed of course and then said she just wanted the one. Becca gave me the WiFi code so we could put My Little Pony on my phone and between that and holding her arms down and head still we got the second one done. Yes, she screamed but again, Becca was so calm. And afterwards, she gave Sophie a gift bag with colors, a coloring book, and a puzzle. You know, usual things you get out of a tattoo shop. It was a really good experience considering what we were doing and Sophie was SO happy after. She sang made up songs about her getting her ears pierced all weekend. We will always remember the cook rainbow haired girl at Mainline for piercing Sophie's ears. I would recommend her to anyone who has a child 3 years or up that wants their ears pierced. I can't imagine anyone better. I'm so thankful to have an option besides a piercing gun at Claire's to pierce my daughter's ears and so thankful it was someone like Becca. THANKYOU Becca!!!! The pictures are before and after.

    Christina B.

    Becca is AMAZING! She does the most wonderful, colorful work I've ever seen. I went to her for a cute 4/20 tattoo of a Volkswagen bus because my husband and I are huge Volkswagen fans. She did an amazing job and I'm very pleased with it. She kept her workstation super clean and was talkative and made me laugh the entire time. Definitely one of my favorite new artists!

    2 removal sessions so far
    Olivia M.

    My tattoo after 2 sessions of getting it laser off, the tattoo "artist" did a awful job and the owner never responded to my text, after he told me he would attempt to fix it. The saying you get what you pay for is incorrect in this situation.... $100 tattoo $20 tip and now 2 sessions done and several more to go through at $131 each.

    Oscar is a amazing tattoo artist. Came in for a memorial piece and he did a absolutely stunning job. If you want high quality tattoos come here.

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    Stina did an amazing job on my tattoo!! She is an incredible artist with a unique style that I just absolutely love.

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    staff was very friendly (: I was comfortable during my veryb uncomfortable piercings. pricing is also very good. would recommend

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