Ink Ink Tattoo & Piercing Studio

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A Private User

I am going to share this because I want all of you to look closely when thinking about getting a Tattoo and where to get it to avoid the nightmare I lived through. This is my review regarding the Tattoo shop "Ink Ink" owned by Kelsey Rogers. Keep in mind that this tattoo was made by her (the very owner), and that she is the one who teaches to all of her apprentices, on top of the fact that she has those apprentices "ready" to tattoo customers in 3 months (gasp!!). Let that sink in now, and here is my story: I really tried to love the tattoo I got from this shop, but it was just terrible. I got a watercolor Chihuahua (supposedly) and since this was my second tattoo I guess I didnt know any better, but I should have known something was wrong with this shop the first moment I stepped in. First of all, I had made an appointment in advance and when I walked in, Kelsey was tattooing Meghan (another tattooer at the store) on the leg, which was very rude to me and my time, but since I try to avoid conflict I decided to not say anything. About 40 mins later she was done, but while I was waiting, another girl came to me to see what my tattoo idea was. I tried to explain and give reference photos, but she basically rushed me through it and took the image I gave her for reference, printed it off and made the stencil. At the time I thought she was Kelsey, but I realized she wasnt when the one who did my tattoo was a different girl than who did my stencil. And when that happened I should have stopped the whole thing, but I wanted to have faith in them since they seemed so nice. When Kelsey started my tattoo, I honestly didnt think it would hurt as much as it did. She was so rough with my skin and rushed so much the tattoo that she was "finished" in 20-30 minutes. NO tattoo unless is very small and simple should be done so fast. By that point, I was crying, but I thought it was just I had chosen a very sensitive spot, and left the store "happily". As the tattoo healed I started seeing the mistakes. First of all, my idea of the tattoo was not a literal copy of the photo I showed her. I wanted something custom, but they did not even hear what I needed and I was such a dumbass for not speaking up. Second of all, the tattoo looked like a fox or a Cat, not a Chihuahua, and that was very infuriating to me, because this tattoo was meant to be special for me. This was an extremely expensive tattoo, especially because I actually had to get it freaking fixed by another store that even recognized the mess as soon as I walked in. Heck, my new artist and I were even joking around about it while getting it fixed. The whole thing (which was supposed to be $150) ended up being almost $340 because of all the fixing my new artist (Ethen Jackson, Hearts of Fire) had to do. I would have been fine with the exact copy of a Pinterest image if it wasnt because the colors didnt even match and where so dull and ungraceful. On a bonus note, Kelsey had been so rough on my skin, she actually created a pretty significant "burn-looking" scar that I did not have on my skin before, which was the last straw for me. I had literally wasted my money on this. I should have stopped and I regret going there still. My tattoo looks better now, and I love it, but not because of them. I do not want anyone else that actually wants a custom work (and a well-done tattoo) to ever experience what I did with these girls. They are all really nice people, dont get me wrong... but they are not good tattooers, let alone artists

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A Private User

I had a phoenix tattooed on my foot at ink ink in May . The artist told me that if I wanted to make improvements to it that I could make an appt and she would be happy to do that. I made an appt and just requested a touch up . No big deal or so I thought. When I got there the receptionist and one of the artists asked to see my tattoo , again no big deal. I sat down to wait and the manager came out and sat down . I thought just to discuss what I wanted done but every thing I said she said no we cant do that. I was getting frustrated, all I wanted was more definition and depth. Why was she giving me such a hard time when I never once said I was unhappy and she wasnt even the artist. I went to ink ink originally thinking that it would be a great place to create a repore with my artist one on one . I do take part of the blame I should have left the first time when the receptionist was the only one interested in my original art work. The manager even tried to say that I didnt provide art work in the beginning ( How would she know what I had originally provided?) I requested an experienced artist (stupid me for trusting them) I didnt make cost an issue either. My tattoo is not horrible but I am always asked what it is. I just wanted to tweak the original work . I knew she wasnt the experienced artist that I had asked for but I liked her and was not completely unsatisfied with her work so I will not say her name because my problem is not really with her. Its with the management that wouldnt let me even talk to her. End result I left with no touch up feeling very discouraged and no desire to go back.

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Audrey Mosebach

In the past month, I have had two piercings by Hayley, and a tattoo by Megan. I had very good experiences with each visit. I had a double nostril piercing on my first visit. Hayley explained to me step by step how the procedure would go. Everything was done using hospital grade sterile technique. I work in a hospital and I was very impressed at how the whole procedure went. I didnt feel any pain, just some pressure and it made my eye water a bit. She gave me excellent instructions on how to take care of the new piercings. My second visit, I had a horizontal eyebrow piercing done. Again, she (Hayley) explained everything thoroughly and worked methodically without rushing through the piercing process. On that same visit, Megan drew up an antique skeleton key for my right forearm. She did wonderful detail with shadowing to make it stand out a bit. I have gotten several compliments on the artistry. This was my first tattoo and she worked very well and didnt rush in order to make it look just perfect! Sterile tecnique was also highly utilized throughout the whole procedure. Megan took the time to explain to me how to take care of the tattoo and talked about the healing process. I left having all my questions explained and with some seriously awesome piercings and ink!! My piercings and tattoo have all healed really well with no pain or complications. I will definitely go back to ink ink to add to the art. They are a GREAT, TALENTED, FRIENDLY group and were a joy to be around. I thank them for their artistic abilities and their time!!