Ink Spot Tattoo

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	3811 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA
Phone:	+1 716-834-8282
Site:	inkspottattoo.us
Rating:	4.5
Working:	12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM 12–8PM Closed

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Reviews 8

carajw003

I had been thinking about getting my other nostril pierced for my birthday. I decided to go to Ink Spot tattoo after briefly reviewing their shop online. I walked in spontaneously a few days before my birthday and it was a little awkward when I went inside. There was a guy and a girl sitting behind the counter and they were cordial but kind of cold. Neither of them introduced themselves, even when I said I was going to go though with the nose piercing. I previously had gotten (and healed successfully and uneventfully) a nostril piercing on the other side of my nose so Louisianna (whose name I got from my waiver) didnt explain anything about the procedure and didnt offer aftercare instructions until I asked. She also had me pick out jewelry from the display case in and took it directly back into the piercing room without sterilizing it. I should have left at this point. She took me and my boyfriend to the piercing room, wiped down my nose with alcohol and then took great care in marking my nose to get it to match my other one precisely (for which I am grateful for). She took both her needles and her clamps out of sealed packages and took a bit to set up while we chatted. When I asked her, she said that she had been piercing for a total of 5 years; a little inexperienced, but I was still willing to give it a shot. The piercing itself was painful-much more painful than I remembered my first nostril piercing being. She poked me with the needle once before even doing the piercing, SLOWLY put the needle through my nose, and then stuck the inside of my nose with the needle on the way out. She bent the jewelry so that it would accommodate the swelling, but it was so long it kept poking the inside of my nose. I think most of the mistakes she made were pretty much due to inexperience. Im not a piercer (nor do I claim to be) but I personally trust someone with a little more experience under their belt. I will not be returning to ink spot again for a piercing. Ill be going to Keith at Cowpok for all of my work --as should anyone who reads this.

A Private User

Dont ever go here! I went here to try and get a tattoo but all 3x that I went back and forth the guy at the front desk kept telling me that the tattoers were not there at the moment because they were getting relicensed.Bullshit, I called each time ahead of time and they told me to came at this time but everytime it was the same thing. Then I went to Ink Spot with my friends to get their tattoos done. The guys who inked them seemed as if they could careless about what they were and just wanted to get it over and done with. A month later my friends tattoo was all faded. Then I went back to get snakebites because the prices were good. But the piercer seemed like he was rushed and when he was done the piercings were crooked and he didnt even tell me how to take care of them. he said they would be even once the sweling went down ut my lips hadnt even started to swell yet, he just did a crap job. This place is TERRIBLE and I suggest that you go somewhere else and find a fun, safe, knowledgable, and profressional place.

A Private User

I would not suggest this place to anyone ever! They are the worst tattoo shop I have ever gone to. I have a total of ten tatts and have never had a experience like I had there. The guy who did my tattoo watered down the ink, and when it had healed it is a very light blue color instead of black. I called 3 times to get it fixed and never received a call back. I then went to the shop to get a number to contact the owner and was told good luck we never see him and we are not allowed to give out his number. The guy at the shop didnt even stop what he was doing, he didnt look up at me well talking and was quite possibly the rudest individual I have ever dealt with. I am contacting my lawyer and filing a suit. This place needs to be put out of business immediatly. So take it from me do not go here for any work of any kind Ever! I wish I could give it a rating of zero!

Ryan Collins

When I was looking to get my first tattoo, I relied on reviews to guide me to the right shop to go to, so I feel the need to write a review for others doing the same thing. Well, today I got my first tattoo from Ink Spot. I am incredibly satisfied with the experience and service I received here and I absolutely love the tattoo, it came out amazing. My artist was Derek and he is a great artist, doing my tattoo free-handed, and hes very personable and helpful. Being my first tattoo, he took the time to educate me and advise me on everything I need to know. I highly recommend Ink Spot, and Derek in particular, for anyone searching for the right place to get your first tattoo, or even your tenth!

Douglas Dicenzo

Professional, clean, comfortable, reasonably priced, pick from a wide array of art or bring in your own design to get scanned and sized. Artists talk to you about your choice, size, color, and placement before being tattooed. Although I was inked by only one of the artists in residence, his demeanor was pleasant and professional with no problem keeping up a conversation while working. I have tattoos from other shops in different cities and I honestly have to report that this is the best one I have been to. Your first tat or adding more skin art, Ink Spot Tattoo, without exception is the best choice for your personal skin art.

Sharon Harris

This was my first tattoo experience & I wanted to go someplace close to my house. I googled tattoo shops near me & this was the 1st place that came up. So, I decided to go there & get a toe ring design on my 2nd toe that my daughter drew. The place was clean, the atmosphere was good & the staff was very professional. Joe did my tattoo & his room was clean & neat, plus he cleaned & sanitized everything prior to getting started. He made me feel really at ease the whole time. I was so impressed with the outcome of my tattoo & I must agree with what Joe said that it was "Toetally" Awesome...LOL!

Daniella Davis

I wanted to give this place a chance but look what happened now Im out my money and time. This is the worst experience Ive ever had at a piercing/tattoo spot. Very unprofessional. They are not personable people at all and werent very welcoming. The woman lied about the piercing jewerly I wanted and I paid for one I didnt want. Please just use caution going here if you do. Please! Look at other places like Hardcore or CowPok please. I should have just listened to my friend but I wanted my nose piercing so much and I was in the area. Lesson learned I will go somewhere else next time.

A Private User

ink spot tatto has a few very talented artists. Erik who has just recently moved back to buffalo from hollywood california has extencive knoledge of piercings and tattoos. His portfolios are quite impressive and beeing that he has been a profetional tattoo artist for the last 9 years he has four filled with pictues of tattoos from all cultures and lifestyles, he dose however lack in good social skills and might come off as a jerk but after visiting him a few times to get work done he opened up and i found him to have a very intresting sence of humor and carisma.