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    PMA Tattoo

    4.8 (32 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Van Gogh bird

    Absolutely wonderful experience. Sara Eve is extremely kind, talented, and welcoming. The shop is clean and comfortable (they have snacks, juice, and tea / coffee for you if needed - who does that?) My old tattoo is completely covered, and I'm over the moon in love with the detail she put in it.

    Joel B.

    PMA came highly recommended to me as a great place to get my first tattoo. My husband, Kenneth, passed away a few months ago. Nixie Vly was able to help me create a beautiful tattoo, made up of Ken's favorite flowers, to help me honor his memory. She helped me get through the process and was able to talk me through it to distract me from the pain. Can't recommend them enough!

    Kennedy J.

    I just got a tattoo done by Marisa. She is an angel!!! She was very patient with my indecisive nature and helped me choose the perfect spot for my rainbow. She also was happy to touch up a couple of lines at my request at the end of the tattoo. Marisa and Sara both have great vibes, it was nice and very comfortable to chat with them before and during my tattoo. The shop feels SO clean and sanitary, and prices were very reasonable. I feel great about this tattoo and can't wait for my next would! Highly recommend PMA!

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    Margo M.

    this shop is legit. THE VIBES y'all THE VIBES. everyone was so nice and respectful. Marisa tatted me and her work is flawless. she was so sweet and worked fast. her art is 11/10 and i'm not just saying this because the tattoos are on me!! they were safe and cautious for the rona virus- took temperatures and sanitized before signing the papers and everyone inside had to wear masks the entire time. i highly recommend going here

    Amanda A.

    When you walk into this shop, you're home. Whether it's the comfy couch, den-style waiting area with lovely artwork, or the casual welcome you get from the artists, you just feel yourself take it down a notch when you enter PMA. Working with the team to set up an appointment was blissfully easy- it was actually me that held up the process by a couple of days! Everything except for the initial consultation and actual tattoo was done seamlessly through email and then text. The artist who designed my tattoo, Mark, is as chill as they come. He was easy to talk to, understood my vision, and made the process nearly- but not completely- painless. Wink, wink. (Come on, people. It is a tattoo after all). I expect that I will use his services again, as they say, tattoos are addicting!

    Keanna C.

    Walking out with a fresh piece and I feel amazing. Sara is gentle, attentive, reassuring, patience, and ultimately communicative. She's really knows her craft and you can see it in her portfolio and hear it in the consultation. I'm an anxious and awkward mess so naturally I was worried throughout the entire process. She answered my questions one by one and made sure I was ready for each step. This honestly could t have turned out any better. I'm in love! Thank you so much Sara! This is far from my last tattoo. Can't wait to post pictures when it's healed. Her shop is full of art, sketches, portfolio pieces, and greenery. It's instantly relaxing and lovely. The music selection is great mix of alternative and indie jams. She'll be moving to McKees Rocks next month but is currently in Dormont.

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    Ashley F.

    Sara is AMAZING!!! She is so easy and great to work with. She can take your ideas and thoughts and turn them into amazing artwork! I found her a few years ago on Instragam, and followed Sara from a previous shop, to her very own shop. I cannot say enough great things about PMA Tattoo!! The shop is clean, cozy, comforting and super easy to get to! Sara is super flexible, and wants you to walk away happy! I have three Sara Eve originals, and three other tattoos she's helped save and bring back to life. She is a tattoo wizard (and a total sweetheart) - I never want to work with another tattoo artist!

    Krista M.

    Sara is an incredible person all around. Her talent is a cut above the rest, and she makes you feel incredibly comfortable. She's so artistic and creative, and offers tips and advice while still letting you have your vision. She wants to do what she can to make sure your piece is perfect and your idea is exactly what you have in mind. It's so nice to have a place you can go and feel welcome and free, not nervous that you're going to be judged. Her shop is also very clean, which of course for a tattoo shop is incredibly important. I would recommend Sara as a person, an artist, a shop, and everything else all day every day.

    Her tattoo artist certificate, clearly displayed at her station

    Where do I begin? Let's start with how I met Sara--- I was new to Pittsburgh and walking home from work. She was working at a shop in Bloomfield at the time, I walked in (after walking into 3 other shops during my walk) and fell in love with all her work. I asked the guy working the counter if Sara had time to meet because her art work was blowing me away, I just wanted to say hi and put a name to the face. She was finishing up a tattoo at the time and let me just say.... My very first impression was "holy sh*t. she's the most professional artist i've ever met" (at this time I already had 20 tattoos) she was telling her client how to care for his tattoo and said "I know you are covered but every artist is different and every part of your body heals differently, i just like to go over with my clients so there's no issues" and went on to explain how if he needed a touch up to just give her a call. I didn't have a chance to see his tattoo but I saw the grin on his face after he looked at it in the mirror and it was the SAME look someone has when they see their loved one at the end of the aisle, or the look a kid has when dumping out their Halloween bag,-- actually, his look was identical to the look people have when the waiter is bringing their food. She had some time to talk so she didn't have me make a consultation appt for the first tattoo she did. When I got to the shop for my appointment she took 10-15 min to talk with me about how the design needed something to make it "pop" we worked together and came up with a gorgeous tattoo. She tattooed my sternum that day and was such a cheerleader. She kept saying "You're doing great!" "You're holding so still!" "You're so strong." Little things that REALLY HELP when being tattooed. I mean, I have over 20 tattoos-- but the sternum hurts!! The pep talk but it really, really, really made me feel so much better! Now tattoo number 2... She has made my sleeve better than perfect. I went to another really talented artist while living in Oregon who did the top half of my sleeve. I was worried I wouldn't be able to find someone to finish my tattoo after my artist left Oregon. A year later I found myself living in Pittsburgh and after my first tattoo with Sara I KNEW she was the one. We did the outline while she was tattooing in Bloomfield. She did a great job with the outline. We made a second appointment for a few months later, got the color-- great! We made one more appointment to do my elbow/final touches. She contacted me in October to tell me she was going to open her own shop in Dormont and asked if I was still interested in having her finish my sleeve. OF COURSE I WAS!! I told her that her move was NO problem. I really appreciated the fact that she reached out to see if I would still be her client. I loved that. The first time I saw her shop my jaw dropped. It is beautiful. The outside is is teal blue, so it stands out and is very easy to find. The inside is so welcoming, her couch is comfortable and SO cute. Some of art on the walls are for sale, I bought myself a cute little seahorse in a shadowbox print that she made. Some of the art was made by her buddies so not everything is for sale but it's all great to look at! The tattooing area is a very large space that doesn't make you feel closed in. She also has a "room divider" to put up when tattooing shy folks who don't want to be seen by the people walking by because she has a large window by where you get tattooed. She also has her certificate in very clear view which I LOVE because I've gone to shops who look super legit/do GREAT work but don't have a certificate showing... just makes you feel uneasy so I love that Sara clearly displays hers. On New Years Eve she finished my sleeve, added the rest of color, shading, did my elbow. It was a great day. I had no idea I was going to be THIS happy with my arm. My mind is blown. Thank you Sara. I do plan to go to Sara the rest of the time I live in PA. I may from time to time to go someone else depending on that style of the tattoo but I cant' think of a style Sara hasn't mastered? She's the definition of a bad ass/hard worker. Thank you Sara for being so welcoming and for helping me with my self esteem by tattooing me!! ((for yelp users-- i will edit this and post photos of my sleeve SOON--it's still healing))

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    Amazing tattoo shop, I got my first and second tattoo here and will come back for more! I got mine from Terrell Tuttle

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    theres so many lies in this reply that I dont even have anything left to say lmao pls stop.

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    Such a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere to be tattooed in. Sara is very talented and so sweet!

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    Route 60 Tattoo - She's beautiful

    Route 60 Tattoo

    4.3(12 reviews)
    4.0 mi
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    I search for "Back dimple piercing", this businesses name appears…read more I call the business and the piercer says that he doesn't do back piercings and makes all sorts of excuses. I attempt to allay his fears by noting that I have done many of my own piercings but this one is in a difficult area (Lower back). I offer to pay a handsome premium for ONE piercing. I offered $200 (normally 50-80 dependent on where you go and placement) Instead of accommodating a client (who has done many of their own piercings with no complications, and I DID explain this) the piercer chose the immature reaction and *hung up* on a potential client. *** Your mileage may vary but I would be wary of a piercer that gets emotive enough to just hang up with zero warning. *** Bad business practices. Poor customer service. It is not surprising that the vast majority of businesses in this line of service do not last and eventually close. The one star was well earned.

    I gotta admit even though I rely heavily on reviews I've yet to leave one but what I experienced…read moretoday has to be shared! As much as I love tattoos (I have 14) I started thinking that getting that perfect piece didn't exist...then I met Caleb. Not only do I LOVE my tat-even though it's not done yet but I LOVE his personality and the place!!! Big shoutout to my sweetie who insisted I go because I didn't want to due to a previous bad experience with customer service from another artist there 2 years ago. I will repost the final pic when it's done but here's a preview. THANK YOU CALEB and I look forward to many more with you

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    Graveside Tattoo

    Graveside Tattoo

    4.9(12 reviews)
    32.2 mi

    Graveside was recommended to me by multiple friends and family for my first tattoo…read more My artist Jordan was patient, kind and knowledgeable. I'll definitely be back.

    On a monumental birthday, my BFF gave me a gift certificate to come get a tattoo here. She had…read moregotten the idea when during quarantine we would meet at a local wooded park and walk the trails for hours to stay sane. Prior to the pandemic I had decided I wanted to get boxing gloves on my shoulder. Having not gotten a tattoo in two decades and having sworn I would never again, I just like that changed my mind. She had come to this location twice to get a couple tattoos of her own over the past couple years and thought it would make a great birthday gift to come together for an appointment. It turned out to be on of the best gifts. The shop is in a strip mall. The waiting area leave little to be desired. My BFF made our appointments on a Saturday at 4pm. She said the artist though very nice and does good work has a tendency to run late. When she said late I never really imagined what was in store for us. The shop closes at 6 on Saturday's and we were still in the waiting room "waiting" for our appointment to begin. About 2ish hours in she said we could come back. I was a ball of nerves. The last time I got a tattoo I fainted, twice. The first time I got a tattoo I also fainted, twice. Both times I had to be brought back with smelling salts. I don't recommend. She heard that and took great care to get some gummy bears in me, have cold water available, a fan pointed at me and had me lay down as opposed to seated as with my other experiences. It worked. Still hurt like heck but I did not faint. In the end after being there for basically a whole day, I was pleased with the artist Aime, the results of the tattoo and the price was fair. I wasn't really happy with how long it took to get us back there and to complete the process, but that is about the only bad thing I can say. Since the first time I have been back to see Aime 2x's, for two more tattoos after swearing them off for 20 years. Funny thing is I'm a little obsessed now... But the waiting is not a fluke. Clear your calendar and pack a lunch. You WILL be here all day. Otherwise very much recommend

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    Artisan - Tattoo by michael patrick

    Artisan

    4.7(40 reviews)
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    I stopped by here earlier today with my wife for our morning coffee. We both had been by Artisan…read moremany times before but had never really noticed it. However it was on our Pittsburgh Coffee Passport and so my wife and I headed over. The inside of it is quite an interesting place. It has a floor made of pennies, a brick wall and an intricately decorated ceiling. I am pretty sure they are a coffee shop, tattoo parlor and art gallery all in one. So that means that there is art and t shirts hanging up all over the place. For our coffee on this day both my wife and I both ordered cappuccino. They came out with swan decorations in the foam with spoons made to look like skulls. The flavor of the coffee here was good too. My first sip was a little bitter but it quickly smoothed out the more of it that I drank and I enjoyed it. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Artisan is definitely a hipster place but they have some good coffee for reasonable prices.

    Went here to meet with a group of 6. Everyone was really happy with their drink selection. I…read morehappened to get tea since i gave up coffee for the month of January. The barista steeped the tea for me and brought out a really cool tea pot and mug for me to use. For my group, we were able to push together tables to sit near each other. There were outlets near the tables which was convenient for our laptops. The general volume was quiet as most people were doing independent work on their laptops or sketching art. It's really hipster inside based on the outside art, inside art, and clientele. I would go again if I'm in the area or need to meet a group in a quiet place bear garfield.

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