Category: | Tattoo Shop |
Address: | 2012 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40220, USA |
Phone: | +1 502-384-6378 |
Site: | thehornetsnesttattoo.com |
Rating: | 4.3 |
Working: | 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–9PM 10AM–10PM 10AM–10PM 10AM–6PM |
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Amber Vibbert
My friend and I both got piercings here the same day. Both of ours got infected in under a week. my friend had to get the earring cut out of her ear in the emergency room because her ear had swollen up around the earring and essentially "swallowed" the piercing. She had to be on antibiotics for a week. Mine got infected like the third day I had them and I took impeccable care of them. Cleaned them with exactly what I was told by the piercer to clean them with at the exact frequency suggested. I have had other piercings and never once had an infection because I make sure I take care of them. I cant be completely certain, but my friend says she cleaned hers as directed also and I doubt she would lie. Anyway, I went and got them taken out at tattoo Charlies and they told me the placement was completely wrong and the jewelry was poor quality and incorrect for the piercings. Had to be on antibiotics for quite some time and follow up with an ear nose and throat doctor. The guy told us he had all this experience and training and talked himself up quite a bit. I just find it hard to believe he didnt do something wrong with both of our piercings becoming so badly infected so quickly, after taking very good care of them. Very upsetting experience to the point that I dont know if I will be able to ever get another piercing again, and I love piercings.
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Maureen Williams
My husband and I went here tonight, on our 20th wedding anniversary, to get tattoos. We wanted to speak with someone and ask questions, being that this would be our first tattoo. A bald man with sideburns approached us and just sat in a chair at the desk and looked at us as if we were freaks. He was the tattoo artist that was supposedly going to get our business. We asked him some questions and I will say that I have never met a more rude man!!! He had no personality. He showed us some pictures of his work (only after we asked) which were blurry and very comic-like. He gave no suggestions or even asked us what we may like. My husband did not have his mind made up completely on what he was going to get. He thought talking to someone would help. This man was a disgrace to The Hornets Nest! We left. I was not going to give that place our business. I will have my kids/friends pass the word around Facebook and school that this place is very unfriendly. Why would anyone want to trust someone like that? Ill give bad reviews for this place anywhere I am asked to save someone the time from going there. Go somewhere that has been around for awhile. Just because their studio looks new and shiny does not mean the staff is. He must not be happy with what he is doing if he treats potential customers this way!!!
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Abigail Benge
Got two tattoos here. I was 16 for my first one and my mom came with me, thankfully, becaude she was able to talk them down from a $90 quote to $60(+tip) for a small tattoo on my foot that took maybe 20 minutes. Went for a touch up and everything and everyone was fine. When i went to get another one a few years later of the letter B on my wrist the size of a thumb print they quoted me $80! I tried back with $60 (eventhough its only worth 50) they shot back with $70 and i said sure because i really wanted it and didnt want to change my loyalty from a place plus i was already there but they took complete advantage of me and after going to another very well accredited tattoo parlor i realized how badly i had been taken advantage of. Its sad because i really respect tattoo artist(i still gave a $20 tip to the artist after that 2nd tattoo) and im sure that not everyone at hornets nest is the same but unfortunately i had too bad of an experience to go back. Not saying you shouldnt go here just saying make sure you do your homework better than i did so you dont get ripped off and taken advantage of like me.
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Jon Francis
I have searched for quite a while to find the right artist for a cover up of an old mistake. I came in to the hornets nest and was immediately greeted with a clean, professional environment. After sharing my idea and need of cover up work it was recommended I talk to @Charlie_Devil1985. We talked for about 30 minutes. I loved his work and he loved the idea I had. That was what I had been looking for. He took my concept and ran with it. Letting me know what would and what wouldnt work. And then created the design from the ground up. One more session to go to finish this but thats alright by me. Great conversation and jokes and I am blown away by the art so far. Definitely get a hold of Charlie.
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Jasmine Turner
I was very nervous about getting my first tattoo almost a year ago. I was worried about my pain tolerance, what it would look like and if I was making a mistake. @charlie_devil1985 Did my very first tattoo and made it into something I could of never imagined. It was above and beyond my expectations. Now presently, I have 7 tattoos. And they were all done by Charlie. Charlie is one of few tattoo artist who cares about the detail of the tattoo. Each tattoo looks unique and creative. Hes really good at listening to your ideas and adding his own touch to it. Every tattoo is sketched to perfection and wont be finished until you absolutely love it. If you want a tattoo you wont regret definitely visit Charlie!
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michele j
billy did a tattoo for my girlfriend today. small but sentimental. this was only her second tattoo so he was able to give her lots of good advice and some artistic guidance. We were taken right away without and appointment and treated immediately as if we were old friends. If either of us ever get another tattoo it will only be at Hornets Nest. It is a super clean place with friendly, talented artists too. I am a dentist and one of the guys and i talked about different autoclaves and sterilization stuff just in casual conversation. They know their art and obviously super cautious about keeping a really clean place! LOVED THEM!!! THANKS AGAIN BILLY--YOURE AWESOME!!!!! michele and brenda :)
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Stacy Clark
DJ Pearcy did my tattoo yesterday, I absolutely LOVE IT! I couldnt have asked for a better tattoo or artist. I had an idea of what I wanted, and asked DJ for his honest and professional opinion. He gave me his ideas of placement and just the overall design of the tattoo. I am more than happy that I went with his suggestions, its perfect and by far better than I had planned out for myself. I will continue going to DJ for any future tattoos and will suggest DJ and Hornets Nest to all of my friends. Hornets Nest is a very clean studio, and I loved the atmosphere. The guys and girls there are very friendly and made my experience enjoyable. Thank you again, DJ! Youre awesome!
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A Private User
I have visited Tattoo Studios in Louisville and Southern Indiana and truly this place is the Cleanest, Swankiest, and best Studio in town. All of the staff were helpful and their attention to customer service top notch. I had the feeling I was visiting a day spa but, I was getting a tattoo. They employee in my opinion Louisvilles Best Artist Chris Weddle. He far exceeded my goals and expectations on what the finished product would look like. I have a feeling the rest of the artists staffed are on the same par. In a nutshell if it is going to be your first time or your fortieth time I truly recommend The Hornets Nest it will truly be a comfortable and enjoyable experience.