Category: | Tattoo Shop |
Address: | 3213 S 38th St B, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA |
Phone: | +1 253-476-4053 |
Site: | tsutattoo.com |
Rating: | 4.1 |
Working: | 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 2–7PM |
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Rachelle Baba
I called several Tattoo shops, looked up multiple reviews online (Yelp!, Google, Facebook, etc.) and the same name kept coming back around - if I wanted a piercing, I needed to go see Jake the Piercer at Tsunami Tattoo. I was a little nervous - it was a simple nose stud piercing but it was the first time I was considering piercing something outside my ears - I wanted it done right. I ran into several problems with various shops getting "annoyed" with me because I had some questions and wanted to feel comfortable. I am so, so, so, so glad I waited to let Jake pierce me. He was PHENOMENAL. Every question I threw at him he answered flawlessly and confidently - by the time I sat down in his chair I was totally ready and calm. One day later I am very happy with my new piercing and will recommend Jake to anyone (and Ill go back to him for anything I need in future.) Hes worth every single penny people, dont go anywhere else!
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Bard Smoke
Called Friday and was told the piercer would be at the shop all day Saturday. Showed up Saturday and was told, "Sorry, the piercer left to check on his animals. Hell be back in about an hour." Cool, I have animals. Understandable. Went back to the shop after an hour to be told, "Hell be here in 15 minutes." Came back and was told the "15 minute" line again. Went back again to see him helping a guy who just walked in. Was giving the "15 minute" line again. Left and gave another shop my money. Bad business, guys...bad business. Go see Kelly at Self Expression Piercing. Stellar job and doesnt feed you bullsh!t lines.
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A Private User
I spent many hours and a boat load of cash getting partial sleeves for myself and some ink for a friend, and neither of us were happy with the quality of ink, or the rudeness of the man (owner) who did our work. Our work was pocked and needed touch ups that they would not do, and we were made to feel VERY uncomfortable by the staff. I had to spend extra cash to get their tattoos fixed by another shop. I have over 80 hours of ink on my body and not one second more will be spent at Tsunami. With som many great artists in our area, why would you be so rude and dismissive in this economic climent?
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cristina Trivett
I came in this afternoon as a walk in w/o any clue on what to get ,I just knew I wanted something tribal on my arm. Tim drew up my ideas within minutes of me walking in the door, 2 1/2 hrs later I walked out with the most amazing art on my arm. Im in shock on how well he did for such short notice. I am so pleased with how professional the artists are and the cleanliness of the establishment. I encourage everyone to go to tsunami tattoo!!! Ps, u can see a pic of what he did in the pictures above just click on photos!! Super happy!! Thank you Tsunami Tattoo, special thx to Tim!!
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A Private User
I love the work, but with that very unprofessional and horrible communicantion skills. I received quite a bit of work there and have been disappointed lately. I feel when you say you will have the stuff drawn up on your customers next appointment it should be done. I don't understand out of many sessions with the same tattoo and never nothing drawn up. Everytime my appoinment was schedule it always started late or rescheduled. Really sad cause I liked him as an artist, but not worth the poor customer service skills.
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A Private User
I got my navel pierced at another shop, and the barbell was too short.. Well the original shop was closed, and I needed it changed asap because a crater was developing. Jake did it quickly and painlessly and managed to calm me down because the jewelry changing scared me almost as much as actually getting it pierced! I wish Id come here first, Jake was very clean, I like the fact that he changed gloves so many times to prevent infection! I definitely will come to him for all future piercings! :)
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H. Stoermer
This review is for Jake, the resident piercer at Tsunami Tattoo. Jake has been my piercer for nearly a decade. I followed him to Tsunami from House of Tattoo. He is kind, professional, gentle, and maintains an extremely clean private piercing room. In addition to piercing, he has also removed 2 micro-dermal implants that were placed by body mod artist Brian Decker several years ago. I have virtually no scaring from the micro-dermals thanks to Jake. I highly recommend him and his work.
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A Private User
I highly recommend Jake for any piercings you desire. He is wonderfully patient and kind. Having a phobia of needles, I was impressed with how comfortable I felt under his care. Jake did my outer conch (ear) piercing. With ten years of experience, he is full of information and does an excellent job. Before and after my piercing, he was extremely attentive. His openness made my first "serious" piercing a positive experience.
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Lucian Black
I search for a long time for the right artist for my sleeve. After a little research and recommendations I chose to go to Tim McCarthy. After four sessions I have no regrets and have been impressed with the shops professionalism and quality of work. I have observed work from the other artist and have not seen a disappointed customer. I recommend this shop to everyone.
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Isaac McDonald
Ive never gotten a tattoo here. However, when getting an oil change at the garage next door I asked if I could use their "guest" wifi and was told they dont know the password because their tech guy didnt give it to them. Aside from that, the receptionist was very polite and friendly. Bottom Line: If youre planning on getting a tattoo here, dont count on free wi-fi.
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E. Bouvia
Ive been coming here for years, and am always happy with their art quality, appointment organization, and customer service. Its easy to recommend Tim, the owner, as an artist, though I can tell he holds his employees to high standards. Clean inside, organized and professional. The prices seem to be standard, and Ive always felt like they are very fair.
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Erin Black
I have been coming here for a couple months now. Tim McCarthy and Jayme Jack are awesome artists! Jayme is currently doing a chest and shoulders piece for me. She is easy going, laid back, and has a gentle tattooing style. Tim is doing a full sleeve for my fiance which looks amazing! We couldnt be happier with the quality of customer service and art.
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Alyssa Holloway
Got my first piercing done here by Jake and it was amazing. I got my septum pierced and it looks so wonderful. I highly recommend you go to him for piercings! He made me feel very comfortable, knew what he was doing and reassured me the horror stories I read about getting my septum pierced were by unprofessionals. Definitely recommend him!
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A Private User
These guys are super cool! I went here randomly with my girlfriend to get her first tattoo. The shop girl was super nice and so was the owner, who took us as a walk in and sat down with my girl and hand drew a custom tattoo for her. She had a design and was professionally inked in about an hour!!! Very nice people. A fine establishment!!!
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Maddi Gordon
I love this place so much! Jayme Jack did my tattoo and its amazing! I got a matching tattoo with my dad and she was quick and did a bad ass job. She helped me with the design and everything and made me super comfortable. Jaymes the only person I will let tattoo me I healed in under a month!