Steel Rod Tattoo

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	3710 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46222, USA
Phone:	+1 317-297-8335
Site:	steelrodtattoo.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–6PM

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Janika Emberson

So I came in here to inquire about my first tattoo. I was nervous and wanted to discuss my options. When I walked into the shop without an appointment might I add I was greeted immediately by Randy Willoughby. He listened to my questions and concerns, played with my ideas and brought to life exactly what I wanted on the computer for me to see. I was so impressed! So we scheduled an appointment for the next day. When I came in the next day still nervous, Randy had my tattoo sketch ready and he had personalized it a bit like we had agreed and it was amazing!! Shortly later he got to work on it. During the whole process he made me feel, calm relaxed and at ease while he worked on his piece of art on my shoulder. I wasnt even in the chair for 45 minute before he was completely done. Color and everything! The end result was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I couldnt have asked for a better piece or a better experience! Randy truly is an amazing artist! The shop was very clean and neat and very professional!

Jill Ann Blumenthal

Steel Rod Tattoo is a wonderful gem of a tattoo shop tucked neatly away on the side of Lafayette Road...unpretentious...user friendly and spotlessly clean...Big burly Biggins with his infectious smile and hardy laugh usually commands the reception area as Master of Ceremonies cheerfully imparting advice and knowledge while he guides the customers to their “appropriate” doors...Alex Rodriquez MY personal tattoo guru with his fabulous undercut dreaded dark locks and black horned rimmed glasses is truly a master craftsman waving his magic wand to create wonderful ORIGINAL designs with his extraordinary living ink...I would not even consider traveling any further than Steel Rod Tattoo! Thank you so much Alex for yet another spectacular piece!

Joanna Matula

I am only rating a one cuz the guy was pretty cool. Three friends and I came here to get triple forward helix piercings. Botched job from start to finish. I only got 2 piercings done because I went last and 1. Saw the jewelry which legitimately looked like costume jewelry and 2. Saw how unevenly spaced both my friends piercing were. He put the blue dots first, to mark where he would pierce. Which looked great to me! Then after the piercings, he had me look at it again. I can see the blue dot where he intended to pierce the second hole. My friends and I only kept one and proceeded to go to metamorphesis for the rest of our piercings where they got the job right the first time with the right jewelry.

Fai Thompson

I had came in here just off of a whim because I needed a horshoe replacement for my cartilage and was in the area shopping. I was a little hesitant because I pulled up and saw these two big white guys with huge beards siting outside, and there I was Black and bald headed. Needless to say, they were both really nice and cool! Timmie (assuming that was his name because the card on the receipt has his name) had the horshoe piercing ready in seconds AND put it in no charge. The horshoe was only $10 and I enjoyed the entire experience I was there. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable experience.

Sadie Rodriguez

I called ahead of time to ask if they had any available appointments. After telling them what I wanted they told me to come on in for a walk-in. When I walked in the lady was super shitty and after telling her what I wanted (the exact same thing I said on the phone) she told me I couldnt do it and would need to make an appointment. Could have saved a lot of gas if she would have just told me that on the phone. Went to Mass AveTatto and it looked amazing and, was welcomed by friendly faces!!

A Private User

Never had a tattoo before and got one to memorialize my stillborn daughter. Biggins was tattooing my sis-in-law and, when I expressed interest, he could have just done it and got the money. But, he referred me to Jose, as he felt hed be the perfect one to do the job. Had an amazing experience with Jose. Hes truly gifted - he gave my baby girl back to me. Cant say enough about this place - they value the person over the tattoo or the money, and are truly dedicated to the art.

Jaxon Grey

I had a slightly negative experience while attempting to get my nose piercing at another shop. A friend of mine recommended Steel Rod so we drove over and I immediately felt comfortable. The shop was very clean, tidy and inviting. Biggins gave me my piercing which was super quick, easy and 50% less expensive than the other shop I had gone to. Not only was he a great piercer, but he was polite and friendly as well as obviously knowledgeable about his craft. 5 stars all the way!

Bethany Brown

Such a good experience, I got my cartilage done for the first time and I was EXTREMELY nervous. The guys who did my piercing was funny and made it a super great experience! They were very sanitary with all their tools and he knew exactly what to do and answered all my questions! I would recommend Steel Rod Tattoo to anyone, and I will be returning to get another piercing!

Thany Miranda

I was super nervous first time but the guy there was super chill, nice and explained everything I forgot his name but he does the piercing for the nose. It felt like a pinch and hurt very minimal, Im actually happy I went to that place which is right around the corner from my house. I asked a lot of questions because Im annoying like that and they were nice.

Stacy McCloud

Timmie is AWESOME!!! I was nervous about getting both my nipples pierced..Just because of I his personality on the phone I want to him.. My bf went with me..we will both go back for tattoos..Prices are GREAT!!! & as nervous as I nervous as I was Timmie made the experience great!!! THANK YOU!!! Stacy & Jamarkus..

A Private User

All artists are award winning, the 50s style atmosphere is fun and inviting and youll be proud to show off the work you got done there! I have quite a few piercings from their piercer Shane that I LOVE and get lots of compliments on. So stop thinking about it and get some work done!!!

Daniel Jones

After doing a lot of research, my wife and I came here to get matching tattoos. We gave some ideas to Dave and he helped put together an awesome design. He was professional, kind, and did an amazing job. We love our tattoos and would recommend this place (and Dave) to anyone!

Carolyn Chinni

I got my nipples pierced here a few days ago, and while thats an innately terrifying experience, these guys made me feel 100% more comfortable. The inside was very clean and had a cool retro vibe. Will definitely be returning for and future piercings and possibly for tattoos.

Jessica Hardin

Loved everything about my experience here! I went in to get my belly button pierced, and walked out with that, a new eyebrow ring, and my very first tattoo. The people who work there are incredibly friendly,and I really cant wait to go back for more!

Nora Henderson

These guys are freaking awesome and cool. They did my industrial piercing about a week or so ago and Im sure as hell coming back tomorrow for my tattoo. They have to be my first timer for my tattoo.

Kimberlee Mejia

Got my forward helix done and the customer service was amazing! Mike was my piercer and was very helpful in describing aftercare procedure. Will definitely be back for more piercings soon!