I booked an appointment with Casey Snider via IG and I had to reschedule the first time but he was able to get me in within 3 weeks of my actual date. When I got to my appointment, it took only about 10 mins for him to get started and boom he was done in what felt like 2 hours! For a first tattoo I def recommend going to him, he's super nice & easy to talk to! Good prices too! read more

I wanted to get a "sister tattoo" with two of my sisters who live in Portland I live by this shop. I called left a message and they called me back pretty quick. During my call I found out they have walk ins on Saturdays. They told me to be there early because a line would form. That was all well and good. They opened at 12pm so I arrived at about 10ish with coffee and some time to play on my phone. When I arrived there were 2 people in front of me. I was surprised, but stoked thinking I am glad I did not wait longer to show up. Noon came and someone came out w a clip board. One customer in front of me changed their mind, so only one person in front of me. They said it would be a couple hours to wait. So we walked around. At 2 we went back to check in and they said it would be 2-3 more hours. I hired a babysitter until a certain time thinking our tattoos were small and not super detailed. So today was basically a waste of time and resources in the sense that two people drove down from Portland and I arrived so early. Everybody was nice and friendly but having a more well composed system in place would have made today less disappointing. I don't think they would do a bad job. The fact that they have a line would suggest they do good work. But all the same, after 4 hours we walked away disappointed in the shop. All three of us have pretty busy lives. The ability for us to do this again is limited. Super disappointed... Follow up I wrote this review at about 4pm same day. Now it is the next morning they never called at all to come back. The tattoo's could be amazing but they need an office manager perhaps or a better system. Disappointment continues. read more

Absolutely loved Jared and the work he did for me. HIGHLY recommend him! I would definitely go back for another when I'm in town again. However, one of the other artists there made some completely unwelcome comments about my tattoo that nearly ruined my whole visit to the shop. Great work though Jared, super cool dude. read more

BEST TATTOOS ON THE WEST COAST. Went here just a few hours ago for my very first tattoo with some friends while on a road trip. Let me just say, if you are looking for an amazing environment, with totally inviting and just plain cool people to get your first tattoo from, this is the place. Todd and Sam were our artists this time - both whom we all made connections with and had a great time getting to know. We will DEFINITELY be back next time we come trough Salem!! read more

If I had to pick a word to describe this place, it'd be underwhelmed. Another word would be dirty. I've been to plenty of piercing places and this by far was the least impressive of the bunch. I should have known better but having been thwarted by my regular shop, desperation brought me here. The shop itself seemed to have a thin layer of dirt all over it and it smelled like stale cigarette smoke. There were two workers in the shop at the time - one tattooing and the other manning the counter. I told said counterman my intended piercing choice - labret. As I'd had my labret done before and was just getting it re-pierced, I knew what size ring I needed. Counterman argued with me and straight up refused to use the right size ring, insisting my lip would definitely swell. Well, OF COURSE it'll swell up after getting a needle through it but thrice its typical size wasn't likely. So, again because of desperation after an hour car trip, I let them do it. The piercing process itself was fine, but the piercer barely said boo to me. And needless to say, my lip didn't swell in an attempt to overtake my face and I had to switch out rings the next day. At least it was cheap. read more

2 of my best friends and I went on a road trip and drove through Salem and wanted to get matching tattoos to remember the trip. And to mention it was one of my friends first tattoo. They were fuckimg amazing. Space is kept clean, very inviting and an awesome vibe, super comfortable. Great pricing and conversation the entire time felt like hanging out with friends!!!! The best tattoo experience I've ever had and I've had a good amount of them. We will definitely be coming back Thankyou Todd and Sam for a dope experience !!!!!:)) read more

Hands down! Oregon Tattoo is the place to go! The staff was 100% on their game, they were helpful & they were just legit too cool. There was 7 of us that all came in for some ink & right away, they hooked it up, the ink work is legit meticulous & on point . Y'all are the best! Thanks for making our experience great. read more

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Went on a two week long road trip with my best friends, we all wanted to get something to remember this trip by and this tattoo shop was even more memorable. All three of us were walk in tattoos and they got it done within 45 minutes, they were all so so nice and made us feel so welcome. Very good price and definitely a good vibe :)) read more

This place was amazing, go here. Got my first tattoo here with my fiancé today. Todd was really nice and talked to use the whole time. It was very welcoming, will definitely be going back soon for lots of tattoos!! Great pricing too! Did great with COVID restrictions as well! read more

This place is so chill everyone's so nice! Went here with my girlfriend for our first tattoos and and we had an amazing time!! read more

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Me and my two friends went in to get small hip tattoos tonight. Me and one of my friends have many tattoos and my other friend got her first one tonight. They were able to accommodate us (cheerfully!) even though it was only an hour before closing, and were very friendly/entertaining/accommodating (I was totally anal about the specifics of my design and the designer, Todd, redid it like 4 times happily). Three different artists did our tattoos simultaneously and they all turned out beautiful. Everyone in the shop has a great demeanor, are very professional, and do awesome work, a couple of my friends have been there as well and can testify the same. Definitely the best tattoo experience I've had in Salem and I'll be back for sure. read more

Clean shop and friendly staff. My wife and I worked with Damian and he did an exceptional tattoo on both of us. I have to say he's easily one of the most knowledgeable, friendliest and trustworthy artists I've met. He previously owned his own shop and recently moved to Oregon so he has 10+ years experience. Both my wife and I received perfect tattoos and I cannot recommend a better artist in the area. Def def def ask for Damian and you will not be disappointed read more

Todd had done my first tattoo. The lines are solid and sharp. I didn't expect a lot from a finger tattoo and it looks better than I had anticipated. Definitely coming back to Todd for my next finger tattoo!! read more

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I would never suggest anyone go here, not even my worse enemy. To start my experience off when I went in to this store May 2011 I wasn't greeted, the guy at the counter wearing a hat with piercings was playing games on the computer and clearly too pre occupied to be bothered by the likes of me and do his job. After looking around I asked if i could speak to a tattoo artist which he went and got one, and quite frankly acted like I was being a huge inconvenience on his time, at his job, that he gets paid to do. After letting the tattoo artist know what I wanted I came back the next day to get my bird done, it was simple a flash on the wall except the butterflies would be replaces by nautical stars. Both times I walked in the shop it reeked of musky cigarette smoke, and there was dirt on the floor but i figured since he tattooed on a chair it would be fine, yeah i know big mistake. Most tattoo artists open the needles and pour out the ink in front of you, not him. As he was doing my tattoo I tried to talk to him, but it seemed like everything had to be forced out of him, not friendly at all. When he was done with my tattoo I have 7 others he didn't explain like other places how to care for it, which is fine since it wasn't my first maybe that was why. Worst mistake of my life after that nothing but problems happened and I take very good aftercare with my tattoos, first i got a staff infection which the ER doctor had to tell me, and sent me home with antibiotics. Then I got sick from the antibiotics that were given to me oh joy. Then a couple weeks after I received a call to ask how my tattoo was doing and I told the woman on the phone exactly how it was doing, and THEN to make matters worse she tried to act like I didn't know how to properly care for a tattoo, really? NONE of my other tattoos did this, and this was the FIRST with the same after care regime, hmm weird, needless to say I didn't think much of her. Everyday I look at this tattoo i regret it, not because the design but because of the shitty work, it looks like it was over worked and blown out, the starts are messed up the tail is effed up and the shading is distorted just to name a few things. I'm seriously going to get this covered up in the end I just have to see and decide what I want it to be covered with, then i'll post pictures of the cover up since this is nothing to be proud of. Flash should be one of the simpilist things in the industry. If you want a good tattoo I suggest going elsewhere, for better service, quality, and friendliness. TRUST me it's WORTH the WAIT hands down. I've posted photos of this work too it's an orange black and yellow sparrow with nautical stars 3 throughout the body. No tattoo regardless of what anyone tells you should look like this, because frankly NONE of my others do. It really goes to show the quality of work at hand here. read more

Oregon Tattoo - Fading, Nautical Stars and the bird (tail and wings most noticeable) have been over worked. black ran into color, crooked, faded - Tattoo Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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I had previously given a 1 star review to a particular employee at Oregon Tattoo company. I called to speak to the owner, Russ regarding that employee. He took the time to have me come in, sit in person & talk. He also took time out to touch up the tattoo I had issue with. It wasn't Russ's tattoo, yet he took time out of his day to touch it up. I appreciate the fact the owner made it right & took the time to care about his clients & make things right. Because of that, I give 5 stars read more

Looking over the review had me very caution, but going into the tattoo parlor they we're friendly and helpful with ideas, my boyfriend got his first tattoo, they made it affordable and to our liking, got him in fast as a walk in, hand drawn his daughter s name clean, just how we liked it. Explain us the process of cleaning and caring for it. All in all, great place for getting a tat. Recommend for sure. Ask for Jacob read more

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I only put a 4/5 star because my service received was not serious enough to give 5 star, but I wanted to comment on the character of the piercer. I came in tonight after being pierced with 20g studs (far too short and tight) by a different piercer. He was very kind, answered my questions and was very efficient. Two captive rings and the changing was only $15! Great person and the shop was nice :) read more

Great tattoo from Sam today. Takes his time to make sure everything is the way you want it before getting started. Fast and professional. Definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for a tattoo. read more

My friend and I found ourselves in the shop on a whim to get a few tattoos and we were helped by Todd and Sam. We both got two tattoos and they turned out absolutely amazing. Their artistry is incredible and they paid close attention to how we were doing and what we wanted our tattoos to look like. I highly recommend all their artists and we can't wait to come back read more

Absolutely LOVE this place! My girlfriend came in as walk-ins and within an hour, we walked out with our tattoos. We had drawn the designs ourselves and the artist was able to make the stencil an exact match. They came out perfectly and the guys in the shop were great. Super friendly and fun. 20/10, would definitely come back for more! read more

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I came in as a walk in and asked if there was anytime for a tattoo, my tattoo artist Damian said he could fit me in. I waited a good hour and a half and then was seated, he made the stencil exactly how I envisioned, placed it and went to town. It came out so beautiful, now definitely one of my favorite tattoos. He's a great artist, and a really cool guy. I'd highly recommend it. read more

Todd Cocks is the best at tattooing and his watercolor hummingbirds are fire I would marry him if he would still return my calls. Now I have to get tattooed by Sam just so I can be near him. read more

Clean shop and friendly staff. My wife and I worked with Damian and he did an exceptional tattoo for both of us. I have to say he's easily one of the most knowledgeable, friendliest and trustworthy artists I've met. He previously owned his own shop and recently moved to Oregon so he has 10+ years experience. I cannot recommend a better artist in the area. Def def def ask for Damian and you will not be disappointed read more

The best!! Michael tattooed me and two other friends. He was super nice and helpful. Helped us with placement and tattooed us so well. I'm obsessed. The best place in Salem read more

Want an amazing tattoo? Stop on by and pay the boys a visit. Excellent work from every artist here. You can't find better in town!

Ok, yes, the place looks a little sketchy when you first walk in, and the waiting area is not as clean as it could be. But all the work areas in this shop are kept clean, sanitized, and well-lit, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Also, they hire some of the best body artists in the area. Pete did my first tattoo and he was kind and friendly. His line work was absolutely beautiful, everything came out crisp and bold, and he made sure to give me a thorough rundown of aftercare. It was a great experience and I will definitely be a repeat customer. Also, if you need any touch-ups, the first one is free! read more

This place really is dirty, and it truely does smell like stale cig smoke, after you walk through the front doors with 3-4 people outside smoking cigs. The counter person sits there and plays games most of the time, never greeted anyone who came in while i was there, and had an attitude about answering questions or said "oh gee i dont know (long pause almost as if expecting you to say oh ok dont do your job) let me go find someone who knows? (almost as if asking if you still wanted your answer) The floor desperately needed to be vaccummed, they dont explain anything to you like most shops will tell you what they're going to do and open their equipment in front of you so that you know it's clean Afterwards they take your money and basically give you the notion to leave. No aftercare instructions or anything unless you ask. They also make changes to your tattoo without telling you until afterwards as if it'll be ok then because ITS PERMENANT and have numerous people walk in during your tattoo and just let them stand around and talk about drugs and scoring some more of them. After effects of tattoo, well 3 ER visits later and not fully recovered , overall HORRIBLE experience Oh also when you go and and show them these after effects they so kindly "reassure you" that it's "not that bad" but the ER dr straight after "reassures you" that's it doesn't look OK at ALL Save yourself time, money, proper healing time, and pain and GO ELSEWHERE read more

Went in for a ball bearing holding my snake bite on, that had fallen off, and Andre gave me the part for no charge. Very friendly guys, will definitely be back. read more

Every time I'm here I feel soo welcome the artists are once in a lifetime. literally what have you got to lose. Come here for beautiful line work & great experience read more

Horrible tattoo parlor. They will tat flash and simple art of their choosing. As with other reviews the owner was the rudest person I've ever met in customer service. He pawned me off on another tattooer and said "good luck doing her tat is like polishing a turd". Super classy! I suspect if your going in for a butterfly tramp stamp this is your joint. If you want real art you will want to take your real dollars elsewhere. read more

When I go into a business, I want to be met with at least a hello. When I got tattooed (by the owner), he never once smiled, told stories or made me feel comfortable in any way. I understand they are very old school, you walk in, met by an ass hole who doesn't care about you and shoved out of the door. Get with the times! It's about getting a piece of art put on you by an artist! Oh, and it's called a mop... clean up! You are dealing with open wounds and I don't know about everyone else, but I don't want dirt in my new piercing or tattoo. Not the experience I wanted.... read more

This is the only place where I trust people to stab holes in my body. I will never go anywhere else. People at Oregon Tattoo are the nicest people, caring and very talented. Josh and Shiela are the best piercers around. Josh has done my lip, and septum. Shiela did my industrial. All my piercings have healed great, and I love them so much. I've only been to one other body piercing and tattoo parlor before. The people were rude, and my piercing didn't heal very good. But at Oregon Tattoo its just amazing, the only place I will go and fully trust. read more

I went in with my best friend, we tendto get tattoos every three months. This time we decided to go in to Oregon Tattoo. We walked in asking if they had time for the both of us. We sat down with two artists and explained what we wanted. I had an idea of what i want, my tattoo artist took it beyond what i imagined, sat for 3 hours and when my skin was done my artist wasn't so he said when its healed t come in and he'd do more. Its on my forearm and i love it its still healing but looks great!! It was much cheaper than i thought because of all the detail and color. Shop was clean, enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

My husband got a tattoo done her by Cam, I was a little reluctant to let him do the tattoo since we never met him and he seemed young. but im really glad we did. He took alot of time on the little details of the tattoo. When he was done, it was beautiful! And everyone who saw it, was impressed too. He is going back soon for another one by Cam. And the price was awsome. read more

My husband got a tattoo recolored( because the last person gave him ink poisoning[not from oregon tattoo]) Not only did "PETE" do a shit job, he went so deep into the skin that my husband was in PAIN for 5 weeks. and i got pierced there by a lady that shook so bad i thought she was high. It also got infected. That place is dirty. Go someplace else so you dont catch something.I dont care if they are inexpensive,you pay for what you get. Kmart or Kohls??? read more

Things have improved since here since 2011 I'm guessing because I have had 5 tattoos done here and I keep coming back because the artist I see, Shane, is good. He is a nice guy who gives you instructions for after care. He uses clean needles and ink. The last tattoo he did had a small spot that was black when it was supposed to be yellow but he is going to touch it up soon at no cost. Only reason I give 4 stars is because he was sarcastic right away when I first walked in and I told him I was looking for a tattoo. He kind of came off as a jerk, but he has been nice other than that. read more

Do not go here. I would not recommend this place to anyone, especially a first timer! A little advice: cheap tattoos aren't good, and good tattoos aren't cheap. I'm pretty sure that says it all for this shop. My friend went in there to get his first tattoo and the experience was anything but good. First, he asked for a quote and was told to come back later that day and the guy would do it for cheap. Then when he did come back to talk to them again, the man was suddenly busy and pawned him off on someone else to do his first tattoo.This shop also failed all basic tattoo shop etiquette's. There was no questions about if he'd had a tattoo before, if he'd eaten or all those other fun questions that could really effect a tattoo session. The artist did not go gently or do a water test to ease him into the process, and let him squirm in pain without a break. Since the artist was clearly not concerned about my friend, he told him to come back in a month once the outline was healed and he would finish it, but since it was only half done, he'd take half the money now, and the rest when it was completed. Ding, Ding, Ding, we have a bad feeling about this one! If a shop ever does this, do not go back. Appointments are not only supposed to be made in this type of situation, but a clear record for both parties to have on the payment being paid in full and no extra cost will be applied during the next session is fairly important. The fact that they didn't even have a business card, or aftercare instructions didn't help their case either. The guy practically let him walk out with no information past "go to Walmart for some soap and lotion." Clearly they don't care about their clients here, or the work that they produce, since this oh-so-helpful aftercare advice will get you a bad heal job almost guaranteed. This is not a good shop, and provided a horrible first experience to a first timer. I wouldn't step foot in there again unless it was to complain in person, but even then they aren't worth the drive. All I can say is, enter at your own risk. read more

Highly recommend... They keep it well clean and their service there is great, friendly, funny and excellent at their job. Ask for Russel "baby boy" brown read more

we had the best experience here! my friend and i were looking for somewhere that took walk-ins and we were helped by todd and sam. we each got two tattoos, and all four turned out beautiful. they were super helpful and their artistry is amazing. they were always focused on our comfort and were checking in all through the process. their artists are all so talented and pretty much any style you're looking for, you can find an artist here who wants to create something awesome with you. i will absolutely be coming back!!!! read more

this place is AWESOME first off to all the negative reviews you're at a authentic tattoo shop check your snobby attitude at the door.. the owner does my tattoos and he is great i just visited to bring my dad in to get a cover up and it looks great prices are good and the artists are awesome and friendly don't expect too much as a customer who are you to expect? it only leads to disappointment for those like the ones that had bad reviews on here the inside is cool with awesome artwork on the walls kick back environment with music i would recommend everyone to go here i trust Russle he does great specially shading if you want something id talk to him and he'll sketch out the most awesome piece you'll see instead of stealing ideas off the internet ignore these ignorant people and give this place a shot id also recommend piercings in the last 5 years ive had my nose pierced here my belly my tongue and they all healed great compared to addictions ive had a couple done there and they always end up infected and once they hit a vain on my belly button and blood clots were coming out and they closed and the piercer here helped me out and fixed their mess anyways.. come here they're awesome! read more

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