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  • 2/5 Stay R. 1 year ago on Google
    Dan is a very nice guy. Unfortunately that only gets you so far tattooing his own designs versus what the customer wants. It took several sessions to get to a point where the tattoo looked vaguely like what I wanted. In the end I spent close to $1000 to get a tattoo that wasn’t what I wanted. The white ink left scarring.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andria G. 11 months ago on Google
    We chose Black Ink Tattoo to get my daughter’s nose pierced. We were so pleased with Dan! He made my daughter feel so comfortable throughout the whole process. This is our go to guy from now on. I highly recommend!!! We had a negative experience at another piercing place and Dan had her leaving so happy with her experience this time. One happy Mama!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca A. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited for the first time today and Dan was very welcoming and easy going. Pricing was great and I was in and out in 30min with a new nose piercing. I told him I wasn't a fan of needles - he talked me through it and it was over and done so quick and painlessly. A+ Thank you!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alien G. 1 year ago on Google
    Dan, the owner, is one of the nicest guys you’ll meet. Super clean place, comfy and friendly atmosphere. Not to mention the best drawn on spot ink I’ve gotten. I won’t go to another artist again after finding Dan. I get so many compliments on the work he did for me, can’t thank him enough! 10/10
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexis 6 months ago on Google
    Had to do two random walk-in. I was struggling to take out my nose push-in and another time for help putting in another piece of jewelry. I was immediately taken care of both times. The employees were very affable and knowledgeable. Prices were quite reasonable as well. If you need a piercing I would definitely recommend this place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Samantha F. 1 year ago on Google
    This is my favorite tattoo shop, owned by my favorite artist, Dan S. If you’re looking for custom, high quality, amazingly clean work, you’ve found the spot! I will continue to go to Dan forever! Love everyone at Black Ink and their warm and welcoming demeanor. 🖤 Side note: Dan also has some cool artifacts displayed in shop and knows some things about history. He can chat about anything and is super friendly and nice! Keep up the great work, Black Ink!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 EverSmiling 1 year ago on Google
    very unhappy with my tattoo. i showed Dan what i wanted, and he basically just did his own thing. even though it wasn’t what i showed him, i still liked the stencil he made and the placement but when it came to the tattoo it just felt rushed. i’d be surprised if it even took 30 minutes and it looks completely free handed. lines aren’t connected and are broken, and there’s some parts where i’m scratched more than i was tattooed
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 cassandra l. 1 year ago on Google
    Dan has done my tattoos for a long time now and I won’t go to anyone else. I usually come in with an idea of what I want and he goes above and beyond my expectations! You will not be disappointed with him. He takes his time and makes sure your comfortable. He also makes your tattoo experience amazing. Here is some work he did on me.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vivian P. 6 months ago on Google
    walked in on a whim and dan made me feel super comfortable right away. i showed him what i wanted and he did his thing! will definitely be back hopefully sooner than later for something much bigger :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kelli B. 1 year ago on Google
    Quick and (mostly) painless. I will be returning when these two piercings (bottom lobe and helix) are fully healed to get two more on the other side. And so on. Great shop!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlie E. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful work with gentility and flexibility within his artistry. Brought a concept that was open-ended and he was able to brainstorm an extremely bright and positive result. I most definitely will be returning in the near future as the experience was comfortable and easy going. Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taelor D. 1 year ago on Google
    Dan did a great job. My husband and I wanted matching tattoos with custom lettering. He was very patient with us through the design process (mostly us trying to figure out what we wanted and make up our minds). He did a great job on the design and it turned out great! It was my first tattoo and it was placed on my ribcage, so it hurt a lot but Dan was quick and as painless as he could be and I’m really happy with how it turned out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Walked in on a Monday night and walked out with another great looking tattoo. Dan makes everyone feel comfortable and at ease especially for first timers. Walk you thru the process and makes sure you understand all the aftercare directions. There’s a reason my wife and myself don’t go anywhere else.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaitlyn D. 1 year ago on Google
    Shop was super clean. Dan was super friendly. The entire piercing experience was calm and enjoyable. He talked me through every step.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hannah C. 1 year ago on Google
    The shop was very clean, and Dan and his staff were very welcoming. I walked into the shop to see if I could get a tattoo as a walk-in, and he immediately got to work. He hand drew the stencil on my leg, and it turned out even better than I had imagined! I would absolutely recommend Dan and his shop to everyone!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabyyy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Dan Was Amazing! It Was Our First Time. We Drove 45 Minutes For My 15 Year Old Sister To Get A Belly Botton Piercing By Him Today. He Required My Mom To Be Present With My Sister's Birth Certificate, School ID & My Mom's ID. She Payed $60.00 With Jewelry Which I Think Is A Great Price. Place Was Really Clean & He Was Super Super Friendly. He Gave Us All The After Care Information We Needed. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HIS WORK!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keiashia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Dan’s the man! I decided to stop in impulsively for a tattoo and I had an amazing experience! I’ve had issues with feeling uncomfortable at other shops, but Dan and his team made me feel so safe and comfortable and I will definitely be back! The Black Ink squad are so friendly and courteous, and the shop has a beautiful collection of historical artifacts!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lexi M. 1 year ago on Google
    Black Ink Tattoo is the best! The shop is clean and welcoming. The tattoo artists on staff are crazy talented and very professional. I had several tattoos done by Dan, and Regina, and I'm pleased to say years later, I'm very happy with their work. 10/10 Highly recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark B. 1 year ago on Google
    I have to say, Dan at black ink tattoo is a remarkably talented artist and did phenomenal job on both my tats I’ve had done in the last month. Hes a great guy too!!

  • 5/5 Brian P. 11 months ago on Google
    Today was the 3rd time of coming in. I won't go anywhere else when I want ink done. Dan is the man to go to. He does awesome work.

  • 5/5 Abbey P. 2 years ago on Google
    I wanted to wait a couple months to leave a review just to see how my septum healed since I have had issues in the past with jewelry from other shops but it has healed perfectly and I have absolutely no complaints. Dan was amazing and funny and kept me comfortable and calm throughout the entire piercing (which is a feat in itself because I do have extreme anxiety when it comes to new things!!). He chose the perfect jewelry size and as someone with sensitive skin, it was all amazing quality as well. He did the piercing fast and flawlessly with minimal pain and had me laughing before and after. He spent a bit going over exactly how I needed to care for the piercing and any recommendations he had for the best possible healing which I definitely appreciate. 10/10 am going to come here for any future piercings I decide to get. Also just a bit of a hint, check out the artwork he has posted around because you will be absolutely astounded on the skill on everything you see!

  • 5/5 Emily B. 2 years ago on Google
    Dan was absolutely amazing!! He added on to a different tattoo i got at another shop and KILLED it. he was so professional and kind throughout the entire process! kept making sure i was good and asked if i needed anything while doing the tattoo. His work is phenomenal. I 10000% recommended Black Ink Tattoo to anyone interested in getting something done!! Feels like family the moment you walk in! I am definitely coming back :)


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