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    Skin-It-Tattoo

    5.0 (20 reviews)
    Closed • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Best tattoo shop out there... Brian is awesome, great service, very friendly, steady hand and clean lines. will definitely be returning for many many tattoos to come

    Celtic triquetra with heart tattoo.
    Heather M.

    I've gotten two tattoos in the recent past from Brian at Skin-It-Tattoo. He is super friendly and the facility is clean and comfortable. I will definitely be returning for more tattoos in the future.

    Done in 2016
    Erinne N.

    Brian (Creeper) is extremely talented. He can tattoo anything you can think of. He provides a professional, clean, one on one experience in a private room where you can watch a movie or listen to music, whatever you want! I've been getting tattooed by Creeper for 10 years now, and because of his range in style, I won't be going to anyone else.

    In Creeper I Trust

    Creeper is the best, 100% professional and gives you his undivided attention It's important for me to know that my artist is focused on just the work he's doing on me not tired from an extensive piece he did earlier or is hurrying to get me out to get to his next client The man is also an artist like no other aswell I can talk and talk about creeper til I'm blue in the face but I'll let his work do the talking... OVER 100 hours IN CREEPER I TRUST

    Jessica F.

    I am beyond thankful for Creeper, I had this bad reminder of my year and loosing my dad and he made it into a beautiful work of art that represents my dad and who he was. I will send all of my friends to him!

    My arm piece
    Sara F.

    Creeper is the best! Very friendly, clean, professional, and makes sure you're comfortable and your tattoo is exactly what you want. I will definitely be going back to him for more!!

    James D.

    My wife and I have been coming to brian for years now! Most recently, I had the opportunity to meet my birthmother for the first time after 42 years. Brian collaborated on a tattoo for each of us. We cant thank you enough for commemorating this AMAZING moment!!!

    My last watercolor work I got done by him
    Allison C.

    Brian is the best tattoo artist! I've been going to him for 15 years. He can do anything. And has a great eye to help you with any second thoughts you have on your plan for your art work. I've gotten anything from flowers and butterflies to a giant castle on my side. Check him out he will not disappoint

    Examples of skin it tattoos work
    Michael H.

    Brian has done ever one of my tattoos. Been going to him since 2003. I can without a doubt recommend him as an artist. I love every tattoo I have and can't wait to get more. He is passionate about his work and aims to get every last detail just right. He will take the time and help you design the exact tattoo that speaks to you and always seems to be just how you picture it in your mind. He is a talented artist and perfectionist. Don't waste any more time researching artists. If you want an amazing tattoo you can be proud of call up Brian and book today. I promise you won't regret it.

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    A true professional and awesome artist. Very happy with my tat. I'm returning soon for more.

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    “Brian "Creeper" has numerous years of business and artistic acumen under his belt- in short he is the best.”

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    I went here about a week ago due to having earring that was getting embedded. It was done and…read moredownsized elsewhere, but this was the closest location to my work so I rushed here after I was and got here not too far away from their closing time. Karla was able to help me right away, she got the earring out and put a longer post in without it hurting too much! She was super helpful and friendly I will be going here for any future piercings and to down size when it is time. A week later my ear is doing so much better!

    I was in South Orange County for business and decided to stop in because the shop's reviews were so…read morestrong. That's unfortunately part of why this experience was especially disappointing. I was considering getting a piercing here today, but I left without getting pierced because the consultation made me feel unheard, pressured, and uncomfortable. I think it's fair to come in expecting a conversation where I could show a reference photo, explain my placement preference, hear the piercer's professional opinion, and then decide whether to move forward. Instead, while I was trying to pull up the reference image, I was repeatedly interrupted. I asked several times for a moment to finish finding the photo and explaining what I meant, but the piercer kept making remarks and insisting that she already understood. She told me the piercing wouldn't look right on me before I'd even been able to fully explain what I was asking for. To be clear, the issue wasn't that she had a professional opinion. I respect the expertise of piercers and understand that they may need to advise against a placement for anatomical, safety, or aesthetic reasons. They're the professionals, and I'm open to being guided by that expertise, of course! However, I've already had a number of piercings and have never felt as disregarded during a consultation as I did today. A piercing decision should be a collaborative conversation. The piercer should be able to share their professional assessment, while the client should be given the space to explain their priorities, ask questions, and decide whether they feel comfortable moving forward. I should feel respected the same way I show respect to professionals. And I would've welcomed a respectful explanation or alternatives. But what really upset me was being discouraged and spoken over before I was given a real opportunity to clarify what mattered to me, and as a result I did not feel respected in the slightest. We also clearly weren't on the same page, despite her repeatedly saying that she understood what I wanted because she kept focusing on the lower crystal not being visible. The thing is I already understood that and wasn't concerned about it. My priority is on the placement and being able to see the top of the vertical helix. I tried to explain that distinction, but I wasn't given enough space to do so before more assumptions were made. I've also consulted multiple other professional piercers who've said the piercing is possible, so I was hoping for an actual discussion of options rather than having my request dismissed from the start like that. She also spoke to me as if I didn't understand ear anatomy, even though I have multiple piercings and was simply trying to communicate my own preference. She referred to my ear ridge as a "speedbump" and commented that my existing helix piercing wasn't very visible because of it. That wording may have been meant as humor, but it didn't feel professional or reassuring in the context of an already tense consultation. Visibility wasn't my goal with that piercing either, since I got it with the intention of wearing a hoop there once it healed. Comments like that made me feel like assumptions were being made about my anatomy and choices without first asking what I actually wanted. Because placement was my main concern, the way the consultation was handled affected my confidence in moving forward. If I couldn't get my preferences understood before the procedure, I didn't feel comfortable trusting that they'd be understood during it. The interruptions, assumptions, and overall attitude left me increasingly overwhelmed, and I ultimately had a panic attack. I left feeling talked down to rather than treated with patience or respect. Regardless of intent, the interaction made me feel unsafe, disrespected, and unable to trust the process. And honestly I really am especially disappointed because this shop has such strong reviews, and I understand my experience may be dismissed as a one-off because of that. Still, I don't think that means it should be brushed aside. I'd strongly urge anyone who is naturally anxious, needs time to communicate clearly, or is very specific about placement to consider whether they'd feel comfortable in this kind of consultation. A client should be able to ask questions, show a reference, and explain their priorities without feeling rushed, spoken over, or made to feel difficult. At the end, I told her I didn't appreciate the attitude I was receiving and that I was no longer interested in continuing the consultation. She didn't respond, and I left. I hope the shop takes this feedback seriously, because technical skill matters in piercing, but so does listening, respectful communication, informed consent, and making clients feel safe enough to ask questions before someone performs a procedure on their body.

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