Carson Street Tattoo

Reviews 4

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Libby Krajack

I am writing this review because for some reason on Google this place has 5 stars but on Yelp, it has 3 and I want to warn anyone who just reads the google reviews. I went to get a very meaningful tattoo with my best friend of 20 years. We wanted to get two stick figures holding cans talking to each other that connected when we were together. What should have been an extremely meaningful moment was turned into lesson learned for the both of us. The owner suggested we get them done by him and another artist named Danny who was SERIOUSLY AWESOME! I only gave this review 2 stars because of him. My friend didnt have that in mind, but I thought it might be cool as we could watch each other get them done and our designs would each be unique. We should have followed her instincts here and insisted Danny do both... The owner, Mike, did my best friends. Instead of sketching the tattoo that she came there to get, he decided to sketch something for her that she had mentioned she wants to get in the future. So instead of doing the tattoo she came there to get, he started doing something completely different. I thought that was so unprofessional on so many levels. He eventually got to sketching the tattoo she came in for and after what seemed like many reviews and re-dos of the sketch since he wasnt listening to her and what she wanted, the tattooing began. When it was all done, he didnt even give her an opportunity to look at it, take pictures with me, or review the work. He just began wrapping it up and getting us out the door. When we leave, she tells me that he completely messed up her tattoo by attaching the can to her mouth. Theres a little line between the can and her mouth where there should be nothing. If I could attach a picture here I would but it was such a rookie mistake and makes me wonder if it was done purposely since she didnt want to do the more expensive piece he sketched for her. Not to mention he was talking about how expensive his art is because hes the best at what he does and he was also discussing politics with us even though we did not ask. This was a huge deal for us and I felt like Mike ruined it by doing that to her tattoo. He wasnt focused on my friend and wasnt trying to give her the best experience she could possibly have like Danny was doing for me. He was also yelling at his employees and talking business while he was doing her tattoo. It just was a really terrible experience for her and I recommend that you go ANYWHERE else on Carson St. Always follow your instincts and make sure you express your feelings to the person that is putting something on your body that you will have for the rest of your life... Also, read the reviews before you go....it will help you out in the end!

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Levi Marie

I got a small, text only tattoo here a few months ago. I dont live in Pittsburgh myself, so I went here only based on a friends recommendation while I was visiting (although she had never been here either, shed only "heard pretty good things"). The parlor itself is fairly nice. They have individual stalls for tattoos/piercings for a little privacy, and everything is clean. The service, however, was not what I would have expected. I waited a good 15 minutes to even get a "Hello," and the guy who eventually helped me didnt seem very happy to be bothered. In any case, we sat down, I told him what I wanted, and we worked out a design I was happy with. He didnt have me sign any waivers, never even checked my ID (and I look pretty young), before taking me back. He was quite rude, and had a very heavy hand. The tattoo I got from him hurt worse than my other three combined. When everything was done, I went to pay and was informed they do not accept credit cards. I dont know if they ever put a sign up about that, but when I was there I didnt see one. Seems like important information for things that can cost hundreds of dollars. I had to send my friend out to an ATM to get cash instead. She and I left being equally disgusted by the poor customer service. Its unfortunate, too, because once it healed up, the tattoo looks great. I get compliments on the smooth writing all the time. The artist was just so rude and forgettable, I dont even remember his name.

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Ashley Sciulli

SCAM ARTIST!!! Alert Met the owner (tex) of flying monkey 3 years ago and agreed to tattoo my back he was able to give me a deal if I pre paid the next session he started to tattoo my back and I told him I would call in a few days to reschedule the next apt. I called the shop. I went to the shop I left messages upon messages and heard nothing back 3 years later I walk into the shop now called Carson street tattoo I see sitting behind the counter the owner of flying monkey (tex) ( same location) I mention to him that I was owed a tattoo and that he was hard to get a hold of I asked if he remembers me and he claimed yes but was sooo strung out on whatever he was on he couldnt tell his customers from the next as he continues to tell me he will have to charge me for my tattoo now remember he owes me a session. Im not looking for a free tattoo but tells me he has to go as his next visit was walking in the door. The couple that walked in as I walked out asked for another artist so Im guessing I was told where to go so I went to 10th st tattoo got better work done and would not recommend Carson st tattoo or flying monkey or whatever name he changes that too next oh I for got to mention 3 years later tex changed his name to Michael when I asked why he just said he had too dont give this business any of ur hard money the only artist their good at being is a SCAM ARTIST!!!

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Alexandra Healy

I called on Saturday asking to get a tiger tattooed on my forearm. The man that answered the phone suggested I talk to the artist which was great so he could get a picture in his head before I arrived. He gave me an honest answer saying he did more traditional tattoos instead of realistic. I was willing to browse and see my options so he said come on down and well see what we can do. It took him about ten minutes to find the perfect picture for me and I was ecstatic. He sketched it in reasonable timing and it looked phenomenal as a stencil on my arm so I was beyond pumped. Dave was my artist and I couldnt have asked for a better one. He kept me distracted by talking and our conversations were actually a lot of fun. He didnt have a heavy hand at all and I can honestly say it was the best tattoo Ive received, experience wise and actual tattoo wise. I would highly suggest this place because Ive never had a bad experience, Ive only had the best.

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