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    Special D Ink

    4.2 (18 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Open 3:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Got my tattoo there by Zenith. Love the place. Love the vibe. Everyone was so nice and chill there. And love my tattoo! Definitely recommend and will be going back.

    Industrial piercing
    Paige S.

    Super great, I love my piercing. The initial piercing was quick as possible. It's been about a month and no infections or big problems (with me taking care of it too!) I followed the piercer's advice and called again with more questions later. Always super nice and informative :)

    Conch Piercing, (the black stuff is just Ink not blood)
    Aeron M.

    I went here on Monday with a friend to get piercings and let me first start off by saying I was really really nervous because I have never had a professional piercing done before. At a glance, the place is really sterile and clean and small but home-y. My friend and I were greeted almost right away and when we told them what we wanted the guy got the piercer right away. We then filled out consent forms each and waited for the guy (never got a name) to get everything ready. My friend ended up going first and I went second. The guy opened everything, i.e needles, clamps, jewelry, so everything was sterile and he changed his gloves often as well. Each piercing I got went pretty painlessly and efficiently. The guy was nice and made casual conversation. Definitely felt comfortable and more relaxed after awhile. Would definitely come back here if I ever wanted another piercing!

    Custom tattoo
    Kelsie L.

    I went to Special D and had an idea of what I wanted but wasn't sure how to make it come to life. Dalton was my tattoo artist & he was AMAZING, he did everything exactly how I wanted and made suggestions. He was friendly & make me feel very comfortable. I am in love with my tattoo and couldn't be a happier customer. Will definitely recommend him & special D to everyone I know!

    Russian Nesting Doll "Babuska"
    Nahide K.

    Freddy is a great tattoo artist! Me and my friend both got our tattoos done by him and he can do detailed work, any font writing and if you explain what you want, how you want it, he makes sure the results are what you are looking for before he tattoos you.

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    Excellent, fast and hygienic service! Minimal wait time even for a walk in! Thank you! Highly recommended.

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    Best in the business and willing to work with you to make sure you get exactly what you're looking to get.

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    Went to get my Helix pierced and everyone in the shop was super nice and easy to talk to!

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    713 Tattoo Parlour

    713 Tattoo Parlour

    4.3
    (872 reviews)
    26.9 mi
    $$
    Committed to satisfaction
    Established in 2002

    Last Saturday turned into one of those perfect Houston afternoons where the weather is just too…read morenice to go home, so after brunch my best friend, my husband, and I decided to keep the day going and walked into 713 Tattoo Parlour on a whim. It ended up being one of the best spontaneous decisions we've made in a while. From the moment we stepped in, the vibe was welcoming, upbeat, and full of personality. The shop itself is clean, well organized, and has that classic tattoo parlor energy without feeling intimidating. You can tell right away that the artists here take pride in both their craft and the experience they create for their clients. We were lucky enough to work with Homer, and he absolutely made the experience. He brought such a fun, lively spirit to the whole process and immediately made us feel comfortable. The conversation flowed easily, the energy was light, and he somehow balanced being entertaining while still being completely focused and professional with his work. Most importantly, his talent speaks for itself. The lines are crisp, the detail is clean, and you can tell he genuinely cares about the quality of what he puts on someone's skin. It's the kind of work that makes you already start thinking about what you might come back for next. What started as a spontaneous stop after brunch turned into a really memorable experience. Great energy, great artistry, and a genuinely fun environment. If you're looking for a place where the artists are skilled, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the whole experience feels like part of the adventure, 713 Tattoo Parlour is definitely worth checking out. And if you get the chance to book with Homer, you're in very good hands.

    Pricing has definitely gone up on the jewelry pieces, even compared to the last couple times I came…read morehere to purchase jewelry. This visit, I bought a real gold piece for my tragus and was told the total was around $190. When checking the pricing, she kept looking at her phone but would quickly lock the screen before I could actually see the breakdown. Later, I checked online and saw the front piece listed around the $170 range without tax ( they don't tax you at all after purchasing). Even if the back was an additional charge of $15, it still seems like I may have been overcharged by about $5-10. After I left, I called to ask about the pricing and was told the back post was not included -- which was never explained during the purchase. What also wasn't explained is that the back post itself is not gold either. Had I known that beforehand, I honestly wouldn't have purchased it because I have seen both the front and back in matching gold for around the same price. Now I'm stuck with a mismatched jewelry piece, it's not actually fully gold, and it's probably final sale. Overall, I'm pretty disappointed with the lack of transparency regarding both the pricing and the jewelry details.

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    Custom tattoo by Homer Saenz
    Custom tattoo by Homer Saenz
    Since 2002

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    Since 2002
    STUDS

    STUDS

    4.7
    (116 reviews)
    25.1 mi

    I came a couple weeks ago and I had a great experience! I came after I got out of school around 2pm…read moreto see if they had any walk-ins available and they did not so I made an appointment with the help of Daisy. She was very nice and helped me pick out a new piercing for one of my healed helix piercings. I had my actual piercing appointment at 5pm with Jo and she was soo helpful!! I got a daith and another helix piercing. Jo gave me a stress ball to squeeze whenever it was time to start. I have never had a daith before and I was nervous but she was talking me through everything she was doing and counted down before she pierced me. I actually didn't feel the daith at all and only felt discomfort when she was putting the jewelry on and removing the guide needle. Other than that, I was all good to go in like 10 minutes! The helix didn't hurt at all either. She was very thorough and efficient in piercing me. I definitely would come back again! **2 hour update** I will say after about 2 hours of being at home post-piercing I did not know that my daith would bleed like crazy LOL I was freaking out a bit because I was not warned about this but granted, everyone is different. I was able to control the bleeding after letting it dry up but I had to sleep on a towel for a little bit to catch the blood. It was definitely a surprise to see this happen because this never happened with any of my other piercings but the bleeding stopped after a few hours. I did post a picture of when it was bleeding to when I got my ear all cleaned up in case someone was going through the same thing! I believe this was completely normal because of the placement but it could also just be me too lol

    Got a piercing there today and everyone was so lovely and kind . Ashley did a fantastic job and…read morespent time making sure everything was perfect.

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    Showing off my new piercings!
    Showing off my new piercings!
    A few of the cuffs I was deciding between
    A few of the cuffs I was deciding between
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    New tragus piercing
    Timeless Ink Studio

    Timeless Ink Studio

    4.8
    (152 reviews)
    16.5 mi
    $$$$

    Timeless Ink Studio is a very professional, transparent, and honest tattoo shop/ business…read more I contacted both my proposed artist and the tattoo shop about questions regarding my tattoo ideas and the booking process. Chino- my tattoo artist- was very diligent and helpful with me from my initial contact, to the completion of my tattoo. Chino was very transparent and humble with me throughout the entire process, and worked with me based off my busy schedule. I had bounced off a few tattoo ideas with him, to which he was very patient and helpful. Chino's art and work speaks volume for itself- and I highly recommend anyone who wants high quality work, with a reasonable price ($200 / hour) to book and get their tattoo with Chino. He is very detailed, thorough, and provides you with quality service and results. I am beyond happy with my tattoo and absolutely wish I had met him years ago. Chino, you're the man and you gained a loyal customer for years to come! The tattoo shop's front desk was very helpful and friendly with me during my appointment day. The overall shop has a very private and peaceful vibe- and isn't an open bay like most tattoo shops. The privacy and different tattoo rooms provide a more "personal" feel. I highly recommend this tattoo shop for both new and "veteran" tattoo enthusiasts- the quality of customer service and work they do is amazing!

    Tattoos turned out good but both times but the quotes given are deceptive. First time was quoted…read more$350 to then told it was $525 when it was time to pay. Thought it was just a one time thing. Second time was told it would be no more than $600 I asked if that was the max bc I couldn't go over and they assured me yes only to change it to over $700. Both were not including the tip amd both were finished early. I'm a novice so maybe these deceptive practices are the norm. Also...DO NOT let them convince you to sign the document that they give you upon arrival without them filling in the price first. Have a meeting with one of the artist for a sleeve that they've quoted $4000 to be broken up into visits. Yeah, that's out of the question now.

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    Final product- 3 little birds.
    Final product- 3 little birds.
    Timeless Ink Studio
    Timeless Ink Studio

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    Special D Ink - tattoo - Updated June 2026

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