Iron Ink Tattoo

Category:	Tattoo Shop
Address:	1700 N Belt Line Rd, Irving, TX 75061, USA
Phone:	+1 972-986-5064
Rating:	4.5
Working:	1–10PM 1–10PM 1–10PM 1–10PM 1PM–12AM 1PM–12AM 1–8PM

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Reviews 5

James Palombo

I feel bad doing this because my negative experiences do not reflect my views on all of the employees and the shop itself, but rather a single artist. Quite honestly, it is a very nice shop -- clean, welcoming, easily accessible -- good vibes overall. Bob is a true professional -- he is a great guy, he is experienced & he did a really nice piece on my back shoulder blade which I love. Spike is also the man -- good dude, light hand, really cool style and very detailed -- very impressed with his work I definitely recommended him. Mike is also really cool and does great work -- I cant speak for the piercing artists, but they are all very nice and I get the impression they do good work. My issues have all really been with Dusty. I called in about a month ago one night, explained a little bit over the phone what I wanted & was told to come in & that they could probably get it done -- upon arrival, I barely even explained anything about what I had planned & he immediately got defensive and said, "Sorry, we are closing soon -- cant do it tonight". Granted it was a little late, but it didnt make sense to me. For one, I hadnt even explained fully what I wanted, so I dont know how he could have determined it couldnt be done (there was still a little over an hr before closing) -- I even tried to talk to him about it some more and it just didnt even seem like he was listening to me & that he had somewhere more important to be. He just kept just interrupting me and repeating that they were closing soon. Second, why would you tell me to come in for no reason? He didnt even seem willing to do a consultation or even offer alternatives. I was definitely upset, but I figured he was having a bad night or something... Last night, I called in -- very similar situation. I made sure to call with many hours before closing so that would not be an issue & Dusty told me he was available. When I got there, he was nowhere to be found -- I did end up finding him a 5-10 minutes later working on his car, but that didnt bother me in the least. We went in the shop and I started to explain what I wanted -- in all honesty, I thought it was something that was extremely simple (in fact, I went to 2 Chairs in Dallas the same night and Randy banged out a beautiful piece -- no problem). Just like the last time, I started to explain what I wanted (granted I did explain it somewhat poorly) & within a few seconds, he was already shaking his head and saying it couldnt be done. I had literally only uttered a few sentences and he was already shutting me down. Perhaps he really couldnt do what I wanted, but that is not the point -- he was just so unhelpful, unpleasant & just seemed that he didnt want to work with me no matter what I said. Again, I just felt like I wasnt even close to a priority and that he had somewhere more important to be -- it was St. Patricks Day, so maybe that was true. Just to show the difference in the attitudes of the other employees, Bob was actually nice enough to stop in the middle of a tattoo, apologize that he couldnt fit me in that night, took a picture of my shoulder to run it through some tattoo software he had & offered to do whatever he could for me when he had a free appointment. Bob was already busy & he was still willing to help and go out of his way for a repeat client -- polar opposite of Dustys attitude and the way he treats clients. Like I said, it is sad because I like the place & most of the people, but due to these experiences with Dusty, I could not foresee myself ever giving Iron Ink any more of my business...

A Private User

In all honesty, I can say that I will not ever allow anyone else other than Cody or Mike C to tattoo me, after my great experience there. I got a huge backpiece done by one of the artists there, Cody Meneley. He was such a nice guy, and made sure I was comfortable the entire time. He has a light hand, & his attention to detail, paired with his knowledge of the complexity of the body and how it responds to pain, led to a much more comfortable experience. He produces true quality, and thats what you want when youre getting something permanently added to your skin. As he was creating his masterpiece on me, I also watched Mike C do a few badass tattoos on other people. He is going to do my next piece. His creative edge is refreshing, and his work is awesome! Im quite particular about my artists, and I proudly recommend this shop. Theyre well rounded people, and can do a variety of styles and custom art!

Rhonda Wasson

Cody & the staff are Rock Stars! This was my first tattoo & it was a Custom Design, wrap around my ankle onto part of the top of my foot and another piece right above my ankle on the outside. Cody was so gentle & reassuring. I talked to another guy in the shop the entire time (Sorry I cant remember your name but youre GREAT!) to keep my mind off the pain. He didnt leave my side. I will be going back for detail work soon and possibly another tattoo. They are still patient with me when I call them about all my newbie questions. If youre in the Irving area, I would definitely recommend Cody at Iron Ink! Extremely clean shop! Not your average scary dirty shack of a place. Thank yall so much for making my first tattoo experience a terrific one. Cant wait to come back for some of the detail work and another tat!

Gauge murphy

Michel Has put on 4 out of the 5 beautiful are pieces on my Leg and Arm and is looking to be getting more! When I walk in to this place I feel at home like i have read in other post! Im personaly work an stay at home maily on my free time...I acutaly get nervous half of the time when i walk to to a publlic I get nervous. I got my first work vary early in the shops. Where is just a positive that keeps me coming back eather to hang out and see the new work being layed out or getting some my self. I was there for my next piece and started to check out there portfolio they have plenty of filled book to show for there work...There are way more thing is could say but going there and meeting the artest for you self and tell me If Im wrong....Once i got Ink there I became family -G

A Private User

Hands down the best most professional tattoo studio in Irving! ive never been so pleased with a tattoo in my entire life and i have quite a few.. as always i am very nervous walking into unfamiliar tattoo studio not know if the artists will achieve the quality i want. As soon as i walked in i felt welcome by the whole Iron InK crew. extremely polite all around funny azz people. Cody said he would help me out with the design i wanted and he ended up making it ten times better than what i could ever imagine and i was so suprised on how affordable he made it for the quality of work he does. after my experience at Iron Ink i know i will never think of trying any other shops.. thanks guys!!!!