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    Showdown Tattoo Parlor

    4.4 (149 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing

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    I got an eyebrow piercing from here about two months ago and the piercer screwed it on so tight I was unable to take it off and properly clean it as directed. I instead cleaned around the piercing in hopes that eventually I would be able to unscrew it off but I never was able to and as a result i got a really bad infection on my eyebrow and when I called the parlor to see if they can unscrew it apparently has been an ongoing problem and multiple people have had to come back to get it screwed off. When I went to the parlor to finally get the piercing out the man literally could not unscrew it and had to cut it out with pliers it was super painful and the worst experience I've ever had with any piercer. I'm not the type to leave reviews but I had too for this. I'm now left with a piece of bulging, infected piece of flesh on my brow and no piercing. Thanks :)

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    Emmalee -.

    Love this place, been here twice and went to Jorge, super thro super nice super caring, he did my industrial and my first tattoo! Definitely coming again (maybe soon)

    alien skull

    terrible overpriced 3k for arm sleeve and messed up. my mistake first tattoo and everyone after told me this place took hard advantage of me. my dumb fault. hope yall don't make the same mistake. now i gotta find a guy that'll fix this and god bless the new tattoo shop that does because i told the tattoo artists at showdown how i also wanted many more tattoos. soon after a sleeve on my left arm and many more tattoo ideas. maybe after hearing that the showdown tattoo shop got greedy asff anyways f them next shop will get all my money and many more customers. don't come here overpriced and also artists did not make me feel important. texted him for months.. sending pictures sketches and not once did he respond reasonable or did he make a sketch. it was not till the morning i got there he finally fn showed me wtf. 3k and i was like fine im here ill just do it. sadly i didn't notice terrible small details in his morning of sketch that closely. after i noticed hands being in the wrong direction and other details like dude cmon im giving u 3k. smh elongated ass alien lookin skull. other than that. but it was too late smh. the setting of the place is nice a lot of rock n roll and classic cool but can't smoke or drink in there smh. lame. just don't come here find a better shop that cares and has passion. also he gave the devil the tiny little horns smh. -3k

    Tragus jewelry replaced.
    Lynne A.

    Somehow I lost the jewel of one of my tragus piercings, so I needed new jewelry. I looked for a place close to work and gave them a call. First time I called the piercer was not there. Two hours later I called and he still was not in, but the guy was so nice he said come in one of our tattoo guys will do it for you. After I arrived Carlos was walking in and took care of me right away! He took out my old ones, and I purchased a new pair. Super friendly and I was in and out and on my way to my office party, they have an atm inside the shop, as their credit card machine was down. Definitely recommend the shop, thanks again Carlos.

    Jay O.

    Called around a few shops to get information on re-piercing my 12 year daughters earlobe's and decided to go with this place based on our phone conversation. Shop was very clean and location was good.. Carlos was friendly, knowledgeable and very patient with my daughter. He answered all 100 of the questions we threw his way. Definitely will come here if she decides to do more piercings.. and maybe some tattoos for us in the future.

    Matt B.

    I initially wanted to get a quote on a Traditional style Dragon and just inquire, but Omar was actually able to fit me into his schedule and I got my tat done that day. Great customer service by Omar! Dude is professional and really good at what he does. He exceeded my expectations and it was a joy to get tatted by him. Prices are also very reasonable! Thank you to Omar and the staff of Showdown for a great experience!

    Andrea G.

    Did a walk-in and Kevin was amazing! Price was reasonable, process was quick, good experience overall!

    Don't trust reviews you see on the internet. This is just rude and unnecessary.
    Radhanath T.

    Got an ear piercing by Carlos and it was done so quick and almost pain free. Great service, nice people and a pleasant experience. I decided to get my ears pierced after a break up just... to get something new and this was a great experience. Got home feeling liberated and thankful for a nice experience. The google review I read about Carlos was totally unreal and was truly rude. I'll definitely recommend this place for the piercings, great price, and great people!

    flat piercing!

    had a great experience! Carlos was awesome! so professional and friendly and funny! theres barely any pain. definitely go to Carlos for any piercing! i did a flat one. awesome! place is clean and friendly

    Best service best people and awesome work! After coming here I will say that this is my new place 100% and shout out to Joe for this piece!

    Navel piercing
    Juliet Rachel C.

    Come here for your desired piercings and tattoos! Carlos and other artists here are truly amazing. I got my first upper rim navel piercing here when I was a young teenager. Decades later, I just came back for a 2nd navel piercing (lower rim). Love it! Incredibly talented individuals performing such beautiful work, extremely clean and sanitary, and reasonable pricing. Couldn't ask for more!

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    Love the way my tattoo came out thanks to Steve o!! Will need a retouch, but it's just beautiful!!

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    Loved the vibe and the crew! Joe was my artist and I'm obsessed with the work he did! Highly recommend!! 10/10

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    Tim is the man. Such a good guy with a ton of talent. Thanks for the tattoos!! I'd recommend him to anyone.

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    15 years ago

    Been getting tattooed here by Sam Chacon. Great shop full of amazing artists

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    9 years ago

    ASK FOR STEVE. Great artist and gives great prices. Love the tats that I got. Extremely satisfied.

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    14 years ago

    This is the GO TO place if you want some quality work done! The place is clean and the service is impecable!

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    Ask the Community - Showdown Tattoo Parlor

    What's the minimum charge for tattoos?

    How much for a tragus piercing?

    50.00

    Do you have surgical steel little hoops that I could purchase for my 5 year old?

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    Review Highlights - Showdown Tattoo Parlor

    I got a 1/4 arm tattoo from Jorge 7 years ago and i still get crazy compliments from everyone that sees it.

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    Brought my daughter to inflictions for her second earlobe piercing, and it was overall a great…read moreexperience. Eric (piercer) was awesome! He explained everything in detail to my daughter, he made sure everything was sterile, and it was a comfortable environment for her. Eric also educated her on the aftercare. We were extremely satisfied.

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    Maya Arabia - Love  my piercing.   Thank you, Maya

    Maya Arabia

    4.9(43 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    Where do I start. I was looking for someone who could pierce my baby. Most of the locations that I…read morereached out to would not take her until 3-6 months of age. Luckily Maya takes one month olds. Once I got to her studio she handed me the consent form and began to explain everything in really great detail. I appreciated that as I've never had to deal with piercing a baby's ear before. She made me feel safe with my choice in going to her. She made sure to show me that none of the equipment/needles/sanitizers and iodine was expired. She showed me the needle before breaking the seal and showed me that she disposed of it in the sharps container before proceeding to the second ear. Once done with the piercings she explained the after care and showed me how to clean my baby's piercings thoroughly and send it in email in case I didn't remember. She was very warming and engaged with my baby a lot which is so amazing as others just disregard. Will 100% go back to her for my own piercings.

    I brought my 3 month old daughter here for her very first ear piercings, and I couldn't be more…read moregrateful for the experience. Maya was beyond amazing, so informative, gentle, and genuinely caring. She took the time to meet my daughter's needs and made sure we both felt safe and comfortable throughout the process. This was such a special milestone for us, and thanks to Maya, it was a beautiful and stress free memory. I would recommend this studio to any parent looking for a safe, clean, and compassionate place for their baby's first piercings.

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