Ever spontaneous hang out with your besties and decide to get post brunch piercings? I do! I've been interested in a septum piercing for a while, so a post brunch piercing sesh seemed like the perfect opportunity to do so. Protip: do not do what we did and drop in! Call ahead and schedule your appointment, research your piercer, and for the sake of all bloody piercings do not drink beforehand. This clean, sanitized, converted house is a pretty unassuming Montrose gem. A septum piercing will run you $60, which seems fair. The facility uses implant-grade titanium and the piercing itself is over in two minutes or less. I'd recommend their piercer for a friend considering piercing their septum. Although, I should have asked additional questions, to prepare me for aftercare she's super real. Will it hurt? Because there's such a wide variance in pain tolerance, I can't speak to any experience besides my own. I'm super pain tolerant but I'd say the pain from the piercing process itself (for the septum) was about a 4. While it feels like the needle is piercing in slow motion, the pain only lasts a few seconds, BUT your process truly begins after the piercing, as aftercare and maintenance will determine how the piercing heals...yall, I wasn't ready! I'm only a week or so post piercing so I'm unable to speak to longterm care, but Im finally beyond the super sore, painful, no one touch anywhere around my nose phase, and I love my piercing. "No regerts" read more

Neil is awesome! He's done several tattoos for me and never disappoints! He's very professional and offers fair prices for great work. Highly recommend! read more

Tae never disappoints! I drive over 3 hours to and from each visit to get my work done by her! Her delicate and detailed work is why I keep coming back. She listens and works with the ideas of your imagination. A true artist! read more

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Amazing piercing experience by piercer star would HIGHLY recommend she was very informative, very clean, makes you feel very welcome and comfortable. The least painful piercing I've ever had! so happy I came to her read more

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Great vibe soon as I walk in, piercer star was very welcoming and kind. Went in, unsure with my decision of a piercing choice and she helped me choose the best choice based on previous piercings and current piercing set up, definitely coming back and would recommend to anybody else, also was very sterile and clean environment yall go get pierced star!! read more

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I absolutely LOVE this studio!!! Tae has always taken such great care of me every trip Even though I've only ever worked with Tae, I've gotten to know the staff and would trust anyone to work with. With the cool aesthetics, friendly and knowledgeable staff and reasonable pricing, I couldn't recommend this studio enough! read more

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I originally found this place by chance because I had just had a pretty bad experience at 713 down the street and wanted to get another tattoo to make up for it. I looked up the closest tattoo studio and Scorpion showed up, and thank god it did cuz I've been getting my tattoos there ever since. The vibe in the studio is chill and my tattoo artist Tae (@stellarmods_ on instagram) has been amazing at helping me flesh out tattoo ideas and executing them flawlessly. I've gotten around 9 tattoos from her so far and plan to get more soon -- highly recommend this studio!! read more

The dude who owns this is actually known as The Scorpion King. He's pretty much been The Rock that has held this business together. They do pretty amazing tattoos which for the most part come out perfectly. I would say about 80% of everything I've seen from here has been great. One of my girlfriends is covered from head to toe in tattoos basically, and I paid for several of her tattoos, including the one she got here. While taking her here I even held her hand and a couple of occasions But totally. They come out well. I would give 5 stars if it was a little cheaper, but when it's in Montrose you don't really expect it to be cheap. read more

Tae never disappoints! I've had the pleasure of getting tattooed by her three times now, and she absolutely kills it every time! Her vibe is super chill, and she made the whole experience super comfortable. The first tattoo she did for me was amazing, and my recent one (in the photo) is now my personal favorite! Tae actually takes the time to understand what you want and nails it perfectly. I'm already looking forward to my next session with her read more

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NEIL IS THE BESTTTT!!! I drive all the down from dallas just for his work. He is so easy to book with, and doesn't try to rush you. He cares about exactly what you want. I will always tell people I know in my area to just drive the 4 hours for him. read more

My husband and mother in law got their tattoos here fast and very nice. Very helpful on how to care for after . Also they didn't have to but they helped me out with after care after a tattoo shop I had gone to earlier didn't even give me instructions or anything . All the artist did good work we personally went with Ryan she did some cool work. And she was pretty badass read more

Scorpion Studios Tattoo - Cap and Bucky Marvel Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Last night I got a tattoo from Neil at scorpion. He was the sweetest and most patient. Listened to exactly what we wanted and made our experience lovely. We are 40 year old women getting matching tats like teenagers lol. We had fun and would recommend. I have lots of tattoos, but this was my favorite overall experience. We love Neil!!! read more

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Love my curves, my imperfections, my jiggling love handles, and my tattoos. Nobody said you had to. Best tattoo experience ever. I went in for Lucky #7. Chris Ayala did a great job, especially because I just went in with no idea of what I wanted. I am here, tattoo me. They put on some Selena which helped me relax and it was in theme with my new tattoo, pero.... ay ay ay cómo me duele Ay ay ay cómo me duele! It does hurt, can't believe I've done it seven times. Again this was the longest I have been under the needle and it was the least painful. (It still hurt, I don't want to lie) I don't want feelings I want more tattoos. Officially decided I will be going back to Scorpion Studios a few more times. Who's ready for a new tattoo? read more

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Super chill staff, went to 713 first and the experience was so terrible but so glad it led me to this place. Let me do a custom design for Friday the 13th for a good deal. read more

Got a couple of tattoos from Will! He's great, friendly, and highly recommend him! The studio is clean and welcoming. This will always be my spot for when I'm back in htx to get a tattoo read more

Neil Rubio was great. We had him create a half sleeve for my husband that took several sessions. He was flexible with the schedule and great at communicating. Most important his artistry is spectacular. He took a vague idea we had and brought it to life. We will be coming back for more read more

These guys are very passionate about what they do. I've gotten 3 pieces from them. 2 from Chris, and I just started my Japanese half sleeve with Gabe. Both gentlemen are extremely talented at tattooing. Chris has very steady hands and is excellent in line work, Traditional Japanese, and really overall everything. I was very happy with both pieces he did, one being a Japanese wave on my back. Gabe is excellent with the Japanese sleeve style work. It's hard to pinpoint what exactly these guys excel in because they are so talented. I've been to 3 other tattoo shops prior to scorpion, and these guys are by far the best shop. I won't be going anywhere else. The place is very clean with a friendly and talented staff with various skills in different styles of tattooing. The pricing is excellent for how professional their work is. If you're searching for a place to get your first tattoo, or more work done, check these guys out. You won't wanna go anywhere else! read more

Scorpion Studios Tattoo - Japanese Wave done by Chris - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you want a tattoo with awesome shading and design go to Tracy Lambright! So I was one of those dumb 18 year olds who go a way to big tramp stamp. I have been regretting it every day since. It took me a while to decide on a tattoo artist when I was dedicated to getting a cover up. I had looked in Miami, San Francisco, Austin, Dallas, etc. when I was in those cities but then realized there should be a local artist that I could get to and get the same work done. I started looking around and passed up scorpion one day and decided to stop in. I looked at Tracy's book and was blown away by his shading. He told me he normally does only big pieces which supported the pics in his book. I had a design in mind that I wanted but after talking to Tracy he made me realize it was unrealistic and would not work well as a cover up. After a little more discussion he drew up a design and I loved it. Almost done with it now and ever since I had started it I have gotten compliments saying how awesome it looks, even before it was half way done. The sessions always go smooth. Tracy walks me through what he gonna do before he goes to work on a certain area. If I have questions he answers them and never tries to BS me. The shop is always clean and the people are super friendly. I was ashamed to take my shirt of before because of my gaudy tramp stamp but now I have no problem. In fact I show it off any chance I get. I would HIGHLY recommend this shop to anyone getting a tattoo no matter how big or small. Definitely go to TRACY LAMBRIGHT to get a consultation especially if you are thinking of getting something big like a back piece. read more

I had the easiest and most accommodating appointment here!! I emailed and asked about an idea for my sister and I within 2 weeks we were in! Dan Martin was so sweet and really made everything perfect and comfortable! He was willing to tattoo behind the ear for my sister and I wanted to add in some birthflowers and he put together a beautiful tattoo.His work is amazing and will forever love our matching tattoos!! read more

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Clean, friendly people, Sapo is my go to guy . He really pays attention to detail and gets you what you want ! read more

Scorpion Studios Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

The best in Houston. If you want a cheaper tattoo and don't care how long it lasts or how it looks, go elsewhere as there are plenty of those kinds of shops and home kitchens available. The artists at Scorpion Studios specialize in unique, custom tattoos, not the junk you see on far too many people's skin. Since a tattoo should last a lifetime, you should spend as much as you possibly can for real quality and excellent art. You want dependable professionals in a clean and comfortable environment and this is the place. Every artist here creates incredible tattoos in many different styles. I chose Tracy Lambright because of his wonderful Asian tigers. I'm glad I did because his artistry and technical ability are excellent! He's an easy going, cool to work with master. I'm looking forward to letting him complete my lower leg sleeve. Check the Scorpion Studios website for their portfolios, as well as after care instructions and the FAQ. Set up a consultation appointment with an artist and bring your idea or examples of inspiration and then let them do what they do best, create. Find out how they like to communicate (text, email, etc.) since they are usually busy and can't stop to catch every phone call. Allow them to guide you with what works and you will walk away a satisfied customer. Also, partitions are available when privacy is needed. read more

Scorpion Studios Tattoo - Asian tiger by Tracy Lambright - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Omg Yes! Kristin took care of us, she is exactly the person you want to find when you're getting a your first tattoo, a real down to earth artist whom understands everything you have in mind and even gives you better suggestions to make it look even nicer! I got the shape of a mountain that reminds me of home, asked her to be very detailed and that I Wanted exactly the right shapes... and yes, she exceeded my expectations :) We are very pleased with her job and we totally recommend this place! read more

Was a walkin and had a great tat done by Kristin. I got "The creation of Adam" hands on my forearm. She took time to create the design and listen to what I wanted. She even made suggestions that added to the overall design. I loved it. She even let me come in a second time to get the rest of the shading done. (I was very sensitive the first time) They change their gloves often and sanitize everything. The price was also great for the size and quality. Tattoos still looked fresh even after four months! Great place for a tattoo with a down to earth and entertaining artist. read more

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Is it me or should people who are looking to put something super permanent on your body, and get paid for it, treat the process with respect and professionalism? I mean, I'm not getting tear drops on my face in a dark corner at county jail, right? For as much money as the artist charge, I've experience a complete lack of professionalism and customer service from this studio. I've unfortunately been disappointed by this Studio more than once now. The first time I decided to make an appointment with Gabe based on reviews and after seeing some of his work. We make an appointment, I show him what I would like, and he takes my deposit - so far so good. When I showed up for my appointment Gabe was nowhere to be found. After the front desk person and I called him repeatedly, he finally answered and, apparently, had forgotten completely about our appointment. We finally got it sorted out and I got my tattoo done. The art itself was pretty good (hence the second star) but the experience left a bad taste in my mouth. Second chances! I go back and try a different artist. Same start: talk about concept, agree on a price and exchange money. The day before my appointment I send him the ideas he requested and a few hours later I received a note that he needs to reschedule. As of this afternoon the reschedule turn into a cancellation on his end. Apparently, he does not think he can do the style that I requested. While I appreciate the honestly, I would have appreciated it more before he took my money and wasted the time I could have used to look for a different artist. A wise man once said "fool me once, shame on -- shame on you. Fool me -- you can't get fooled again." I can safely say that this is the last time Scorpion and I will be doing business. read more

I cannot say that the whole staff is horrible but i will say a specific artist and their assistant has poor response time. specifically, referring to tracy lambright and his assistant who Failed to respond in a timely fashion then have the nerve to insult me by talking about my tattoo that needs to be covered. How unprofessional! Then have the audacity to not refund my deposit because of their lack of communication. Arrogance will cause you to lose customers regardless of your expertise. So my advice is if you want to make sure they can do the job, then have them look before paying a dime. read more

I had a scar on my back from a surgery, and I was really self conscious about it. I decided that I wanted to be the chick with the sexy tattoo instead of the girl with the funky scar. I wanted a cherry blossom design that looked like a japanese watercolor. I researched all the shops on Westheimer (using Yelp of course), then narrowed it down by going to their websites and checking out the artist's portfolios. I chose Kevin at Scorpion Studios. Kevin drew the design freehand on my back, I checked it out, and then he went to work. I think one tattoo is plenty for me, but I would recommend Scorpion Tattoos and Kevin without a second's hesitation. read more

I've been using Scorpian's for the past 6 years, and I think I'll never be able to trust anyone else for my art. After getting my first tat at a little trashy studio in my college town, I needed help fixing it. I moved to Houston and asked around, and every person recommended Scorpian's. After that first visit, I've been back at least 5 times, and don't plan to stop there! The studio is VERY clean. The atmosphere is laid back and has a mixed crowd of people. You won't walk in and feel like you are in a biker gang place! I started out using the same guy there for a few pieces. I got to know another artist there, Gabe Massey, and he became my new regular artist. If you look at his work, you won't be disappointed. He has great skill for those fine little details. He takes his time making sure he gets everything just right. If he needs a little more time for drawing up the original artwork, he'll tell you during your consultation; I don't mind because I know the outcome will be well worth the wait (few weeks.) He is probably the nicest person there; when you walk into the door he usually greets everyone with a genuine smile. When tattooing, he will respect your silence or shoot the shit with you if you want. He really is a genuinely nice person. I'd recommend him to anyone. I've never met the owner, Dan, but he sees clients by appointment only, and I hear he has a long waiting list. I've watched him work on people, and his work looks amazing. I don't know how long one has to wait on his list, or his hourly rate, but I assume it would be well worth it all. As for price, they are very fair. They charge an hourly rate, so you can rest assured your artist isn't just coming up with a price just off guesstimate for a single piece. Many studios just think up a price on the spot after you ask; I've seen people get screwed that way. But not Scorpian's; they are super fair and ethical. Summary: stop shopping around and just use Scorpian's. Don't trust anyone else. read more

This was my first tattoo and I was stoked to get it done finally. I was a complete nerd about it and did my research before deciding on an artist. I found that Scorpion Studios website was the easiest to navigate and the portfolios were offered for all the artists. Everything from the pictures to profiles and FAQs were helpful. I took a trip to the studio to set up my appointment after deciding that Big Gabe's work was most like the images in my head. He was booked almost a month and a half out! Which to be honest...was awesome. I wanted someone like that who had appointments and was that in demand. I had drawn up a crayola design on paper which I kept in my pocket and merely described what I was thinking...I would later discover how happy I was that I didn't give him that ridiculous drawing. When I arrived for the tattoo's first session, Gabe had drawn something I could never have ever imagined. It was perfect and exactly what I wanted, even though I had never seen it before. (If that makes sense) He was calming and informative to me, which I appreciated being my first tattoo. The outline and dark shading was done in about 3 hours. We set the second appointment for a month later once finished. I was told exactly, detail by detail, how to care for the artwork. I followed it to a "T" and had zero issues. I just got back from my second appointment for the color and finishing touches and couldn't be more satisfied. At one point, we weren't sure about a certain color I was trying to find, so we looked it up on the spot online to make sure we got it right. The tattoo covers my entire calf and was about 6 hours total. Its spectacular. Big Gabe and all the artists are very friendly and chat with you throughout the process. They play good music whether you like Metal or Hip Hop and always have awesome conversation going across the studio. It felt like I knew all of them. It was EXTREMELY clean. All the tools were opened in front of me, I think Gabe changed gloves probably 30 times to ensure no cross contamination. I was offered breaks where needed and treated like a true guest. From the Owner to the Apprentice, they all work for a common goal and it shows in how the establishment runs. I would recommend Scorpion Studios to ANYONE looking for a first tattoo or to add to a collection. Big Gabe, obviously, is badass and does incredible work, but I imagine the others are equally talented otherwise why would they work there. The price matches the artists and works. Its by the hour so you don't feel like the artist just makes up a price. It was pricey, but well worth every penny. If I decide for a second tattoo or anything in the future, I won't hesitate to go back. Best in Houston. read more

I am agreeing with the other reviewers ... this place rocks. Came here based on the other Yelp reviews for my second tat this October in honor of my grandfather after his passing. Came with a friend who was visiting from out of town and we wanted to get tatted up together ... unfortunately did not make appointments and Gabe could only take one of us, and the other guys were booked. I let my friend go since she was out of town and talked my idea over with Gabe and put a $20 deposit down to make my appointment later in the week. He was so excited about the idea that I had and wanted to mess with the design for me and promised it would be ready when I came for my appointment. I arrived day of, and, as promised, the sketch was ready to go and looked amazing. Gabe did a great job, and this place is clean and very sterile. Music playing, people hanging out, and all in all a very chill place to get tatted up. He asked me how I heard of SS, and I told him from Yelp (RESPRESENT!) - so keep up with the amazing reviews people! I will definitely be back here if I decide on getting my third tat =) read more

These guys know what they are doing and they are good at it! I went up there with an idea of what I wanted and took samples of what I wanted the tattoo to look like. When I saw how the artist (Kevin Poon) drew it out, I was amazed! It was way better than what I expected. Its best if you go a day before and talk with him about what you want. That way he will have it drawn out for you when you go back. read more

I had my first tattoo done here when the location was a little further out on Westheimer.. I found my way back a couple years later mostly because I noticed someones work and got a great recommendation (Kevin Poon). This place is appointment and tattoo only and this definitely makes it better. What they have on the walls is great but custom is the way to go. Take your time to meet your artist build a relationship and get to know one another. Staff in general here is really great and friendly. Last words, clean & friendly. Parking is usually easiest found on the side street. Cash is nice to give to your artist and don't forget to tip. read more

Went in the first time with a friend, who got tattooed by artist, Sapo. Loved his so much, I went back a couple days later to get mine. Sapo was friendly and made the whole experience a breeze. Nothing like finding an artist who meshes with your personality, artistic ideas, and also adds to it for the better. He was very accommodating in every aspect, and for that I'm grateful. Would recommend him to everyone. The shop is also very welcoming. People were eager to assist and make sure I had been helped. Overall everyone was friendly, professional, and helpful. read more

Very professional and great to work with! I had an idea in mind and they helped me to see it through all the way to the end. Friendly staff and VERY clean environment. I'm an ER nurse, so I was especially pleased with the cleanliness. read more

Wanted to get my daughter's name tattooed and this would be my first. When I started checking out options, one of my friends had very good things to say about this place and she had gotten her whole side piece done here. Could see good reviews on the Internet too. Checked out their website, liked Gabriel Massey's works and got an appointment. I explained him what I wanted and he came up with a good drawing which almost matched what I had in my mind. Still I wanted some changes and he was more than happy to resketch. Tried stencils on my forearm, but it looked better on the chest. Li'l Gabe got it done quick and perfect. He just made the whole experience look easy. Appreciate it bro! Already have started to plan for my next. Of course at Scorpion again! Pros: * Quality of work * Experienced artists * Cleanliness * Not a "freaky" studio Cons: * Wait time if you look for a particular artist read more

I was a walk in and it was easy to get a tattoo done. Unfortunately, I forgot the guy's name, but I think he's the only one that does walk-ins. He did a great job on my tattoo and was very nice. read more

Scorpion Studios Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

I wish I could tell you about the tattoo I got at Scorpion Studios, but more than two months after my initial inquiry via email, I still don't have one; not even a completed design or an appointment. The tattoo artist (Dan Martin) stopped communicating with me after I sent my detailed request, and after I followed up more than once, he said he had lost my stuff and didn't remember who I was (meaning he deleted my texts and emails). I re-sent the information, thinking that everyone makes a mistake sometimes so I should give him a break. The pictures of his work are beautiful. Communication didn't get any better. He offered me appointment times and then never set a time with me. I still haven't seen the design he's supposedly making for me. I emailed the studio and asked for a refund of my $150 deposit, and got no response. read more

Fantastic shop. Best in town. Talented, caring artists. Clean facility and procedures. Great atmosphere between the artists and their clients. Great music. Tracy Lambright has become my brother in life and he has done an immense amount of justice to the vision I had for a Welsh dragon sleeve. He even went further with the vision that I expected and I am thrilled. Big Gabe is also a gentleman and a talented artist. Everyone at Scorpion Studios rocks. Great business and I am a proud patron. read more

My sister and I came here on a whim and were not disappointed! We looked up Houston tattoo shops and the rave reviews led us to Scorpion. After calling in advance, we were able to see Steven as a walk-in. This was my sister's first tattoo and he was super accommodating. She emailed him a picture of what she wanted, he drew it up, and the tattooing process began! Steven was funny and so sweet the whole time -and the tattoo looked awesome! He even squeezed me in for a little piece on my ankle -which I love! I'm not one for walk-in tattoos...I'm big into planning WAY in advance for EVERYTHING...but I was highly satisfied with Scorpion. The staff is friendly, the shop is sanitary, and the prices are reasonable. Check it out! read more

Went here after trying multiple other shops. No one could get my design right. I had seen some of Sapo's work online and loved his style so I decided to try him. Best decision! He came up with exactly what I had been wanting first try and really paid attention to detail and corrected some things he felt would look awkward after looking at his initial sketch. He took his time to plan my design and made sure I was happy before he tattooed it. He listens and is very talented!! I'll be sure to come back for more pieces by him! read more

Scorpion Studios Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Houston, Texas

Scorpion Studios is the best tattoo shop in Houston. I have been going to Tracy Lambright for over a year and have never been disappointed. The cleanliness of the shop and professionalism of the staff are second to none. After having the lower part of my arm sleeve worked on by another shop that closed down, I spent 2 years looking for the right artist. Not only was he able to complement the existing artwork, he has surpassed all my expectations. I can't recommend Tracy and Scorpion Studios enough. I have read some of the negative reviews here on this site and just can't believe them. My experience has been nothing but positive - with the shop and with Tracy. If you are looking for a quality, amazing piece of art on your body, Scorpion Studios is the place to go. read more