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    Prison Blues Tattoo Studio

    4.6 (21 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Sally S.

    Prison blues tattoo is one of the best establishments I have been to in Reno. In the space of two weeks I had two tattoos done. The first a small tribute to my pet done by Kayla, which is absolutely stupendous. The lines are clear and attention to detail was fabulous. The second tattoo was done by a visiting artist from Poland, Maciej. He is absolutely fabulous. He is precise, intense, definition of a perfectionist. He will be here for three months. So if you have a chance, definitely make an appointment with him. You will be amazed by his artistic skill. The vibe tattoo is laid-back, friendly and absolutely a fun place to spend your time. Prices are also extremely competitive and I felt a great deal for the money. Visit them at your earliest convenience.

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    Ashley K.

    Amazing service, chill vibe and super clean. We worked with Kayla who is very talented, communicates clearly and knowledgeable. Kayla tattooed myself, my husband and 5 family members during a session we booked to get memorial tattoos. She was caring, patient and supportive, creating multiple different tattoos, for each of us to have a memorial for our loved one. Thank you so much Kayla!

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    Very great place to go to the work is great plus the price is also worth it came in late night around 830 they got right to making sure I was happy customer Creas the artist made me very comfortable and did great work. It's a must to come here

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    Edrick M.

    Thank you to Jess for the piercing for me my little sister and my uncle three back to back tonight. Definitely good vibes with her and the shop and definitely would come back. Thank you.

    I would not recommend Prison Blues Tattoo Studios in Reno to anyone. My friend and I went in for an ear piercing and a belly button piercing, and the experience was awful. The ear piercing was done unevenly and does not match the other side. The belly button piercing was even worse!!! After two failed attempts, my friend was left bleeding heavily, with chunks of flesh coming out, and she's still in pain and bleeding a week later. Instead of taking responsibility, the piercer told my friend she was "too big" for the piercing and that it was her body's fault, not the piercer's. We had to leave and come back just to get basic medical supplies to stop the bleeding. When we voiced our concerns, the piercer pulled $20 out of her own purse, which felt like hush money rather than a real solution. This was an extremely unsafe and unprofessional experience. Do not go here.

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    Great quality on tats! Little pricey but worth it. They were able to make us same day service.

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    Kayla tattooed myself, my husband and 5 family members during a session we booked to get memorial tattoos.

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    Black Widow Ink

    Black Widow Ink

    4.4(49 reviews)
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    I get all my tattoos here and what ones i didn't Tony fixed for me it's super clean and everyone…read moreis so friendly and wonderful. The owner Tony is incredible and so patient while listening to me ramble on about my horrible dates

    Got a tattoo here with a friend and we had no appointment. Would have been fine with a no too busy…read moreas I was getting a pretty big tattoo. Went there and City my tattoo artist had good work but I was already feeling nervous with his attitude while he rushed to eat his lunch to do my tattoo. I should have walked away then but was with a friend and wanted to do something fun. I let city know I have especially sensitive skin and he sarcastically responded that all tattoos hurt when that isn't true as this isn't my first one. He was not only rude but while I was on the chair I was the only one who asked for breaks for myself. When I was twitching and trying to hold on he annoyedly asked if I needed to get up. I just wanted my shit done and could hold on the pain. Y'all he didn't even get me any aftercare instructions and was invalidating my pain from the beginning to the end. I let the workers know and city texts me apologizing saying he'd fix it but that doesn't fix an already broken trust between client and artist. Looked cool at the end but because of lack of instructions and more my tattoo ended up burning me and I had to get help from several other tattoo friends and artists. Didn't ask for my money back or for a fix because I don't want my experience to be tied to that. Red has a great vibe and he was my piercer. I wouldn't want to tank his greatness with city's carelessness for me.

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    My Religion Tattoo - Morning glory by Quinn

    My Religion Tattoo

    4.1(26 reviews)
    1.5 miMidtown

    I can't say enough good things about this place!…read more We stopped in on a whim this past week to make good on a tattoo that I've been considering for about 3 years now. Ali make quick work of the check-in process and had me in the chair within about 15 minutes of walking through the door. She was great about listening to my needs and making sure the print-out was perfect. The actual inking process was quick and easy. Her lines looked beautiful and crisp and I was over the moon about how it turned out. Pricing was reasonable and expected for the quality and ease. We will be returning shortly for our next piece of body art!

    Back in July, 2023, I went to My Religion Tattoo to have a "book" and the word "READ" tattooed on…read morethe back of my left hand, plus the word "PLAY" tattooed above the "musical note" I already had on the back of my right hand. The tattooist was Marcus. Everything looked fine when they were finished (Photos 1 & 2), and a month or so later I returned for a touch up on both words, as the lettering had begun to spread and lose definition. The book and note were fine. Shortly thereafter, though, I noticed some swelling on both words and went back to My Religion, where--as far as I can remember--I was told that some swelling was to be expected and to just wait. Flash forward several more months (I'm guessing December, 2023) and the "swelling" had become so prominent (Photos 3 & 4) that it interfered with a photoshoot I was involved with (Even makeup couldn't disguise it--it looked like embossed stationery!) And, as far as I can tell, it continues to get worse. So, later that month I returned again to My Religion and was told that what I was experiencing was probably due to an allergy to the red ink--of which I most certainly was not informed initially--and that nothing, really could be done about it. The "possibility" of laser surgery correcting it was mentioned. And, that was it. I asked my dermatologist about this and they said nothing could be done. I'm especially concerned that the words will eventually become unreadable! So, I have two complaints: One, Marcus should have mentioned that *some* people were allergic to the mercury in red ink, and I certainly would have considered a different color; and, two, some sympathy from the person I spoke in December with would have gone a long way toward mollifying me.

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