Atomic Tattoo - South
Information about Atomic Tattoo - South
Opening hours
- sunday: 11h-0h
- monday: 11h-0h
- tuesday: 11h-0h
- wednesday: 11h-0h
- thursday: 11h-0h
- friday: 11h-0h
- saturday: 11h-0h
At Atomic Tattoo - South in Austin, you’ll find the perfect blend of art and professionalism in the tattoo and piercing realm. Since opening its doors, this studio has become a cornerstone in Texas’s artistic and creative scene, bringing together top-tier artists to deliver high-quality tattoos and piercings.
The Atomic Tattoo team is committed to the health and safety of its clients, ensuring a clean and professional work environment. Each artist engages deeply in providing an exceptional experience, prioritizing both creativity and customer service.
With flexible hours and a friendly staff, Atomic Tattoo allows for walk-ins, making it a convenient choice for anyone looking for body modifications. Here, every customer is treated with respect and kindness, ensuring that whether it’s your first, second, or tenth experience, it will always be memorable.
Customer Care: Customer care is paramount, with artists always ready to advise on the best designs or aftercare for piercings, ensuring safe and satisfying results. Whether you're looking for a unique piece or a piercing in a welcoming atmosphere, Atomic Tattoo promises a stress-free experience.
Our comment from Tattoo Studios about Atomic Tattoo - South:
Atomic Tattoo - South is a standout establishment in Austin, known for its talented artists and welcoming atmosphere. Customers consistently praise the friendly and professional staff, creating an inviting environment for both first-time visitors and seasoned tattoo enthusiasts. The artists are highly skilled, with many clients specifically recommending individuals like Jorge and Johny for their exceptional work and attention to detail. Feedback highlights include:
- Expert Artists: Patrons have expressed their satisfaction with various artists, noting their ability to create custom designs and deliver high-quality work.
- Positive Atmosphere: The shop boasts a clean, calm environment, making clients feel comfortable throughout their experience.
- Customer Care: Many reviews mention the staff's graciousness and commitment to ensuring clients are happy with their choices, from tattoo designs to jewelry for piercings.
- Quick Service: The efficiency of handling walk-ins is also appreciated, allowing clients to receive their services even during busy hours.
Overall, Atomic Tattoo - South has garnered a reputation for excellence in both tattoos and piercings, making it a highly recommended choice for anyone in the Austin area looking to get inked or pierced.
Atomic Tattoo - South: Reviews
Fantastic experience: One of my helix piercings fell out but I was able to make a quick pit stop here near their closing time and were happy to help me out! It was a little closed at the time so it hurt, but the red/black haired lady was super nice and made the experience a lot better.
Fantastic experience: Johny Vasquez(Mommasboy Tattoo)is hands down the best tattoo artist I've found in Austin. Johny made the entire process stress-free and answered all my questions, walked me through what to expect, and created a super sick custom design of a snake tattoo on the spot exactly how I envisioned. His attention to detail in black and grey work is exceptional- every line is precise and the shading is flawless. He took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and delivered beyond my expectations. My snake tattoo gets complimented almost anywhere I go now. The black cat tattoo he did for me is also a big hit every time I go out! If you're looking for a tattoo artist in Austin, Johny is my go-to.
Fantastic experience: Jorge was outstanding! This is my 4th one from him at Atomic. My wife got one too. We love his work! The staff at Atomic was awesome too.
Fantastic experience: Always a pleasure! Pablo Ramsey is the GOAT
Fantastic experience: Macy did a great job on my cartilage piercing! Friendly, explained the process well, and made sure that I liked the placement before doing the piercing. Fairly priced as well. Will be returning for my next piercing.
Fantastic experience: Great experience stopping in as walk ins. Visited Austin for the first time and found this place based on reviews. It wasn’t busy, maybe bc of location not on the strip… able to get in right away as a walk in on a Thurs pm. Both my partner and I worked with the same artist and were able to get custom designs from photo inspo we showed him on our phones. Nice people. Clean shop.
Negative experience: Guy at counter was disrespectful and skipped us in line
Fantastic experience: I got my nose pierced a few months back by Macy and returned today to get downsized, she was super helpful originally and amazing today as well. I definitely will be suggesting this place to my friends and anyone else who needs to get a piercing done!
Fantastic experience: I had such a great 1st time experience with Cassie at Atomic Tattoo! Cassie was so informative and professional. I felt relaxed and less anxious for my Nostril Repiercing due to Cassie's expertise and also the font desk Lady's customer service! I would love to come back to purchase more of the jewelry they have in stock there and I'm already reccomending Cassie to others!
Celica, thank you for leaving such an awesome review! We hope to see you again soon:)
Fantastic experience: Ian was awesome. He knew what i wanted better than I did and executed perfectly. He was chill and the tattoo was quickly and relatively painless. Check him out rn.
Joseph, thank you for the awesome review! Come back soon:)
Fantastic experience: 100% recommend this place, I called and asked if they take walk ins which they do! I got there and loved the vibe, it was calm and I just felt safe being there. Which for a tattoo/piercing place, I feel that’s rare. Everyone who worked there was really kind and helpful, shoutout to JADE, my piercer. Her ig: @jade.the.piercer I was getting a nose piercing and everything went very well. I’m very happy with the results and will be getting my piercings here from now on:)
Cidney, thank you for such an awesome review! Come back and see us again soon:)
Negative experience: Came inside looking to purchase some body jewelry. Decided to leave after 20 minutes of waiting for help that never arrived. Disappointing.
Kamryn, we’re really sorry to hear about your experience. We always try to help everyone as quickly as possible, but it sounds like we dropped the ball here. Wait times can vary depending on how busy we are, but you definitely shouldn’t have had to wait that long without being acknowledged. We appreciate the feedback and hope you’ll consider giving us a second chance to make a better impression.
Fantastic experience: My friend and I got pierced by Cassie, she was so professional and incredibly kind. She made sure we were comfortable and informed every step of the way and our piercings came out great!
Caylin, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon:)
Fantastic experience: Macy at Atomic Tattoo - South was a lifesaver when my daughter needed a replacement nose ring. We arrived anxious after my daughter struggled with a hoop ring she didn’t like. After an hour of frustration, we sought professional help. Macy listened without judgment and quickly resolved the issue. In just 15 minutes, we left with a user-friendly nose ring. The shop is clean, the service is efficient, and the staff are incredibly supportive. We were relieved and grateful for their help.
Eduardo, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: Jorge does great work. Very impressed. Super friendly and easy going. The tattoo I got was way better than expected. I definitely recommend Jorge if you’re looking to get some ink. Will be going back to him soon. Thanks Jorge and Atomic.
Ralph, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: Went in today as a walk in and was welcomed with a cheerful receptionist My tattoo artist Jorge got me in and out in less than an hour, my tattoo looks amazing and I’m super happy with the experience I had here. I will definitely recommend this place to others and will be returning soon. Thank you for a wonderful Friday 13th Update: I really enjoy the welcoming staff here and had to come back for a piercing. Kat was simply awesome, great energy and wonderful! Definitely recommending this shop to my friends and family!
Hi Tina, thanks for such a wonderful review! We hope to see you again soon:)
Fantastic experience: This place was awesome! Emily up front was the best and Ian was super cool and a great artist
Lex, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: Great/clean experience and friendly staff Emily and Bobby were so great!
Jessie, thank you for the 5-stars! We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Always love the vibes here. Sam does great work and Emily was kind as well.
Hallie, thank you for the 5-stars! We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Stopped for a Friday the 13th deal. Ian killed it. Clean, great line work. I'll be back
Jordan, thank you for the 5-stars! We hope to see you again soon:)
Fantastic experience: I love coming to atomic tattoo south! Sam always does such a great job and my friend and I love our Friday the 13th tattoos and Emily at the front was so sweet!! Will be back for sure!!
Allison, thank you for such an awesome review! We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: I’ve gotten a few piercings so far from the apprentice Kat and they came out so beautiful and perfect! The piercings + healing process have been so easy and good with her!! She’s awesome and I couldn’t recommend her enough :>
Scarlet, thank you for leaving Kat such a great review! We’ll be sure to share it with her, come back soon!
Negative experience: This girl was very unprofessional and flirted with my boyfriend in my face when we went there for his piercings. I will not ever go back here
Hi, thanks for your feedback. We believe this was a misunderstanding. Our piercers are encouraged to be friendly and upbeat with everyone who comes in, because we know getting a piercing or tattoo can be nerve-wracking for some people.
There was absolutely no intention beyond being kind and professional. We’re sorry it came across differently and that you felt uncomfortable. We hope you’ll consider giving us another shot in the future.
Fantastic experience: I met with jimmy he was awesome made the experience of getting my first tattoo amazing very nice and friendly
Brayden, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: i’ve been tattooed by a lot of artist and bobby is definitely my favorite. not only are his tattoos done perfectly, bold, and clean, he’s also just awesome with clients. he works around your schedule and is just dope all around. i got a stomach tattoo from him the other day and honestly the best tattoo experience ive had in a long time. he will be the only one tattooing me from now on, go check him out !!
Alex, thank you for such an awesome review! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Bobby. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: My artist Bobby was 10/10 he did great work for me and i definitely will be returning when i need more work done.
Elijah, thank you for the 5-stars! We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: I wanted to get a Sailor Jerry style tattoo. Bobby took the pic I had and personalized it as well as drawing it in the style I wanted. I truly enjoyed our discussion about the tattoo and Bobby's artistic ability to perfectly express the original idea into actuality. Bobby explains everything and has a steady hand and friendly demeanor in all aspects of his tattoo services. Ultimately this tattoo will be part of a sleeve and I'm excited to continue working with Bobby on developing this piece of art. Give him a call today to set your appointment.
Thomas, thank you for leaving us such an awesome review! We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: @mommasboy_tatoo did an amazing job! Would definitely recommend.
Calvin, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: Jorge has been the only guy poking me for 7 years. He has done everything from single line simple work to my arm piece. He always takes the time to capture exactly what I’m looking for and he is so patient with my pain tolerance.
Anne, thank you for such an awesome review! Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: Came in late at night for a small tattoo. Jimmy was helpful, quick, and did a nice job.
Elena, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon
Fantastic experience: Cosy and friendly atmosphere...Jimmy well known for portraits.. One of the best in Austin but still reasonably priced and very professional artist.
Stuart, thank you for the awesome review! Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Jimmy Vegas tattooed an awesome original line design for my wife and added to a realistic sleeve for me. These were totally different styles and he did amazing work on both. I will be going back to get more work and creativity from him!
Jeremy, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: Another awesome piece of body art by Jorge Luis Molina! Jorge is amazing with both the design of his work and the execution.
Scott, thanks for the 5-stars! Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: My experience at Atomic tattoo was amazing @mommasboy_tattoo (Johny) did an amazing job on both my tattoos. Everyone was friendly and overall an amazing experience I would recommend Johny and atomic to anyone and I definitely be back!
Reagan, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: Great environment, pretty chill dude & very approachable. Great first tattoo experience!!! Recommend Johny!!
Karomi, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: 10/10 experience with mommasboy_tattoo! Thank you for the time spent definitely making another visit soon…
Kylie, thank you for the awesome review!
Negative experience: I had a really disappointing experience at Atomic Tattoo South with Jimmy. I was quoted $300 for a leg tattoo and told it would take around two hours. However, the entire session felt extremely rushed. The stencil was poorly placed, and I assumed he would adjust it and let me check it in the mirror—but before I even got a chance to look, he started inking my skin without any warning. I specifically asked him to ensure my existing tattoo would be incorporated properly into the new design, but unfortunately, the final result didn’t reflect that at all. The session, which was supposed to take two hours, was wrapped up in just one, and the final design didn’t match my original request. For the price and the experience, I expected much better attention to detail. Definitely disappointed. I'm going to see another artist to get my tattoo fixed.
Fantastic experience: Ian is Amazing. Makes you feel welcomed and heard. He is also very respectful and knows his stuff. He really wants to get you the best tattoo possible, that you will love for life!
Brian, thank you for the 5-stars! Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Decided to walk in with my wife for her to get a couple dainty fine line tattoos. We had went to another shop previously but the artist wouldn’t go as small as she wanted. Johnny V. at Atomic was incredible and got it done exactly how she wanted. His fine line work is incredible and he was such a fun hang. If you’re looking to get some tiny, intricate work done, and want to have a good time, hit up Johnny!
Kirill, thank you for the awesome review!
Fantastic experience: Johny was very welcoming and sweet when we came in before closing to get a last minute tattoo! I would recommend and walked out with an amazing tat !
Jeanie, thank you for the 5-stars!
Negative experience: Went in here to get a new piercing fixed (got it done somewhere else). But the guy running the front is extremely rude and condescending. I was in here for less than 5 minutes and was uncomfortable the whole time. I sat down for a min got up and walked up. Y’all lost someone who potentially could’ve been a loyal customer had your desk guy had better customer service skills. I am NOT speaking against any piercer or artist- I didn’t even give it a chance bc of how uncomfortable he made the whole atmosphere.
Alyx, we’re sorry that you had this experience with us.
There seems to have been some miscommunication from one of our Tattooers regarding a piercing service. We appreciate your feedback and will be speaking with our Tattooer about your experience so that he can improve.
We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with the 5-star experience we’re known for!
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience with Johny @mommasboy_tattoo he’s a great artist and absolutely hilarious
Blake, thank you for the awesome review!
Fantastic experience: It was great! I was very scared and Johnny was very patient with me, made me laugh and get comfortable. It looks amazing!! I love it! He was amazing!
Brielle, thank you for the awesome review!
Fantastic experience: Johnny was a delight and got me exactly what I wanted. Did an amazing job! Definitely will be back for my next one.
Bree, thank you for the 5-stars!
Fantastic experience: Johnny is great! Very kind and funny! He got us right in and worked with us on our walk I bc flash tattoos. Cool guy, very talented.
Morgan, thank you for the awesome review!
Fantastic experience: Jorge did an amazing job!!! His work is excellent! I was a little nervous and reassured me and I felt so much better. He was so quick and it was over before I knew it. I love the results!
Thank you for the 5-stars! Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Jorge was AWESOME.. I was able to get 2 tattoos and I was in and out! When visiting Atomic, see Jorge.
Vikki, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon!
Negative experience: Lady truly couldn’t have seemed to care less. Didn’t feel welcomed. That’s its own issue. I called ahead of time to ask what the age requirement was for a nose piercing. She said 13 and didn’t tell me anything about requiring a school ID which my kids school DOES NOT give them. Rules are rules but she could have informed me of that on the phone and saved me the 30 min drive.
Fantastic experience: I visited in the hopes of a coverup and some additional pieces. Jimmy did an amazing job!! Great conversation and even better work. I will definitely be back soon!
Thank you for the 5-stars! We’ll be sure to let Jimmy know that you had a great experience with him. Come back soon!
Negative experience: Do not trust Laura or Joey. My girlfriend and I went there to get piercings and were told there was a 1.5 hour wait. Then we were told to head over to dinner or a local pub and come back. When we got back, the pretended we had never been there and put us to the back of the now 2 hour line. I’m sure they do great work but DO NOT LEAVE. No matter what they tell you because you will not get service. When we called to complain we were told they don’t have management but every independent contractor is told not to do that. If you want a reputable place, go to Platinum Ink. Don’t believe anything hey tell you at Atomic.
John, we’re really sorry to hear about your experience with us. We operate on a first-come, first-served basis and don’t keep a waitlist, so when you left, other customers came in and we had to serve them in the order they arrived. Our piercer did try to resolve the situation, but unfortunately, she wasn’t able to move you ahead in line.
If you’d like to speak directly to our owner Justin, he can be reached at (512) 689-0880. We completely understand how frustrating this can be, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience it caused. We’ll aim to do better moving forward, and we hope to have the chance to serve you in the future.
Fantastic experience: Got my snakebites redone by the absolutely amazing Joey!! will be going to her for all other piercings, she was amazing and so thorough as well as gentle (well as gentle as you can be with a needle) 10/10 experience
Katie, thank you for the amazing review! We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: If I could give Jorge more stars I would in a flash! I’ve been getting tattooed by Jorge for the last 5yrs and I have never had any complaints. He’s super friendly, patient, and understanding of what type of design you’re looking for. If you are the type of person who is hesitant of dealing with a “blunt, pushy, don’t give a fac about what you want” tattoo artist, then go see Jorge. He’s all smiles and laughs. Plus his playlists in his studio are enjoyable!
Thank you for the 5-stars and such a thoughtful review! We hope to see you again soon!
Negative experience: When I got my navel piercing done here, it was the most painful thing I had ever experienced in my entire life, and I've had my face mauled by a dog before (with strings of dead flesh hanging from my lip). This was my first piercing I've been told by others that that level of pain for a navel piercing is absolutely not normal. My piercing is also lopsided (no one else can notice but me, thankfully) and the piercer blamed that on me thrashing from the pain. Apparently from what others told me, a navel piercing is supposed to be so quick that by the time you feel the pain, the piercing is already finished. Pain so intense or extended that you are thrashing is not normal.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry to hear that your navel piercing was so painful and that the placement didn’t turn out as expected. Since the piercing was done in 2018 and the piercer is no longer with us, we’re limited in how much we can look into your experience. However, we want to make sure you feel great about any work you’ve had done with us. Please reach out on Instagram at @atomictattooaustin, and we’ll be happy to discuss options to address your concerns.
Thank you again for your feedback – we’re here to help however we can!
Fantastic experience: My daughter and I had such a great experience at Atomic Tattoo South with Ian. Highly recommend both Ian, as he is an amazing artist and tattooer as well as the shop, as it is very clean and welcoming. My daughter wanted matching tattoos for her birthday and provided a photo of a design. Ian quickly created the design accurately and with his own style that made the design even more beautiful. He was efficient, kept everything squeaky clean, listened to feedback and color requests, and did an incredible job. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you, Ian and Atomic Tattoo for making our experience memorable and for the gorgeous tattoos!!
Suzi, thank you for the 5-stars! We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: *edit edit edit My piercing has managed to stay in. I guess I got it in a good spot *edit of the edit, i think i accidentally deleted the reply because i made it from 1 to 2 stars cus *edit I just wanna say that this place is not bad and that the tattoo artists are great and the staff is really friendly, but I just wanna be real, I probably won’t be getting another piercing here because :: it will 100% fall out on the first day and fall out like 1 million times in 1 week. I’ve gotten it within the past month and it’s fallen out like six or seven times now, I had to go back twice and get a new ball, but literally my ball has fallen out like 5 times and this time it went down the drain, if you want to get a piercing here or get it replaced just know that 100% it will fall out and you will lose it eventually JUST from doing every day normal activities that everyone does. For instance, brushing your teeth or shaving: say goodbye to that because your piercing ball will fall out from the littlest shit. And I had to put my piercing back twice because it fell out now, I’m really considering just changing it with my old one, but I spent $60 on this useless septum that always falls out. Tattoos are good tho
Thank you for your feedback. We couldn’t find your visit in our records to check who your piercer was, but we’re sorry you had this experience. Occasionally, there can be a defect in the threading or other parts of the jewelry. It might not just be the ball but the entire piece that needs replacement. If you come into the shop, we’d be happy to take a look and help resolve the issue.
Fantastic experience: I love Atomic. The vibes are great, it’s clean, everyone is always friendly, and Jorge Luis is the best! Super professional and friendly and makes you comfortable the whole time. I’ve gotten multiple tattoos from him the past couple of years and will continue to come back. He always creates something better than you could imagine and has a wide range of styles (his florals are IT though) I always recommend him to friends and strangers
Rachael, thank you for the 5-stars! We’re glad to hear that you love Jorge as much as we do. Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: Highly highly recommend Jorge. I had been wanting to get a half sleeve for the longest time but didn’t know anyone I trusted to do it. I had a very good friend recommend Jorge to me & now I will never go to someone other than him. He did such an amazing job on my half sleeve and can’t wait to see what else he’s going to do!!
Heather, thank you for the 5-stars! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience with Jorge. Hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Jorge Luis is the best at Atomic Tattoo - South! He's very professional, is versatile in styles, super friendly, and easy to talk to and collaborate/work with! Everything is super clean and he makes sure you're comfortable the whole time. I've gotten multiple tattoos done by him over the past couple years and am always happy with his service and quality of work. I'll continue to go back to him and can't recommend him enough!
Kelsi, thank you for the 5-stars! We’re glad to hear you love Jorge as much as we do Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: I’m specifically reviewing Jorge at Atomic. I’ve been working with him for the last ten years now and have followed him from other shops. As a woman it’s important to me that he has never been creepy or made me uncomfortable in any way even when getting tattooed in sensitive areas. He is also kind and not judgy about my ideas when it comes to the art. He is a rare gem in the tattoo community. Oh and his art is absolutely top notch.
Emilie, thank you for the 5-stars! We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: I had gone into Atomic Tattoo South and got a matching tattoo with my friend. Jorge was the artist and I couldn’t be happier with the entire experience. From the moment I walked into the shop, he made me feel comfortable and his sense of humor is off the charts. I gave him an idea for a tattoo and he created something even better than I imagined. I trust him completely with artistry including design and tattoo placement. He's super friendly and easy to talk to, which made the session go quickly and painfully. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares about their work and their clients, Jorge is the best. I am currently planning my next tattoo with him. 10 out of 10 recommend.
Nicole, thank you for the 5-stars! We’re glad to hear you love Jorge as much as we do. Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: I love Jorge at Atomic Tattoo! He’s so professional and friendly, I’m definitely going back to him!
Tessa, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: Jorge has been my tattoo artist for the last decade. I’m beyond impressed with every session. His creativity and skills are incredible and I will forever refer people to him. I live in Dallas now and specifically drive back when I’m ready to get more work done. He always makes me feel extremely comfortable, he’s a very clean artist, easy to talk with and communicate on what I’m wanting. Jorge is my guy and he should be yours too!
Tori, we’re glad to hear you’ve had such a positive experience with Jorge throughout the years. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: @mommasboy_tattoo did an awesome job. He has such a light touch and wonderful work.
Angela, thank you for the 5-stars! We hope to have you back soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: i got 3 tattoos from @mommasboy_tattoo in one session and i barelt felt a thing. he has the "hands of angel" thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!
Jenigh, thank you for the amazing review! We’re glad to hear you had a great time with Johny. Come back soon!
Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience at Atomic Tattoo when getting a septum piercing. The gentleman at the desk was pleasant, the shop clean and pretty damn sensory safe. I believe my piercer's name was Kaitiyn, and she was incredible! Super knowledgeable and very patient with my nervous questions and fear of needles. Lol We discussed the best jewelry options for my metal allergies and after care for weaker systems and allergies. Google is one thing, but asking someone who knows their stuff is great. I've always wanted my nose pierced and it was just a great experience. Short of telling my mom for me, I couldn't ask for anything else.....
Francene, we’re glad to hear that you were impressed with your visit! We hope to see you again soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Totally pro with clean friendly environment. The artists are all very talented and with none of the typical attitude that’s all too common in the tattoo world. The vibe reflects the laid back relaxed attitude of South Austin but in a very professional environment. Check it out, you won’t be sorry.
Thank you for the 5-stars! We’re glad to hear that you had a great experience and enjoyed the atmosphere. Come back soon! -Atomic
Negative experience: The tattoo artist didn’t seem to want to give us a small ring tattoo. Anything that we suggested he had a negative come back didn’t give any suggestions except “do more research”. We definitely seemed to be bothering him.
Deanna, thanks for your feedback and we’re sorry that you had this experience with us.
Finger tattoos can be tricky since they often fade quickly, which may have been why the artist suggested more research. Our artists can turn down work if they feel it won’t hold up well or meet their standards.
That said, we agree they should have offered to connect you with someone else who might have been more comfortable with the design. If you’d like to discuss this further, feel free to reach out.
Fantastic experience: Spent 4-5 hours getting tattooed and getting to b know my tattoo artists, never felt so comfortable, this was the best experience I’ve ever had at a tattoo shop, thank You johny,
Jasmine, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re glad to hear Johny made you feel comfortable with us. We hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Got my vertical labret here by Leo. Super professional, took it slow with me (was my very first piercing), explained what he was doing, and made me feel comfortable. I spoke up about placement and we fixed it and he agreed it looked better afterwards. Definitely will go back again when I’m in Austin! They had a decent selection of jewelry, as well as multiple tattoo books to look through. Staff made me feel super comfy. 10/10 for a first piercing experience!
Maggie, we’re glad to hear that we were able to make your first piercing experience a good one! We’re excited to have you back for more! -Atomic
Positive experience: Mommas boy saved the night. We were walk-ins and the initial artist had such a bad attitude and made us feel like we were an inconvenience that I wasn’t even going to get my tattoo. But mommas boy(never got his name ♂️) was personable, friendly, and a great artist. I will definitely be back to see him! (Would be 5 stars without the negative experience at first)
Stephen, We apologize for any inconvenience caused by your initial artist but we’re glad to hear that Johny was able to turn your visit around! We hope to see you again soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: So glad we stopped here and got Van as our artist. I’ve never had anyone as caring about their work. He truly took his time and paid attention to every little detail of my tattoo. Highly recommend, especially since he let me call him names while tattooing me. Thanks for my new favorite tattoo!!
Ciera, thank you for the kind words! Come back soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: First time getting a tattoo here and did not disappoint. It came out great!! Would definitely come back. Thanks again to @dblaketattoos
Everardo, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: been here a few times and they never disappoint. macy took care of me yesterday and I loved her so much
Roxanne, thank you for the 5-stars! Come back soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Ian did an amazing job working up a design that complimented an existing tattoo
Christina, thank you for the 5-stars! We’re glad Ian was able to help you out. Come back soon! -Atomic
Negative experience: If you are going to get a piercing at this location PLEASE BE AWARE, make your own research and find someone you can trust. Unfortunately, I had very bad experience with Joey as she downsized my 8 weeks piercing to the wrong size backing and my lobe felt like it was going to fall off. Till today I’m still treating it, main physician involved now, because of a silly mistake. This whole situation felt very weird from the beginning since she was unsure on whether or not my the piercing needed to be downsized which made me hesitate, as an artist it’s your job to be able to identify that. I pointed to her that the artist who pierced my ear worked the morning shift and sent me to her ASAP since the perforation had been bleeding a little bit (which now I know it’s normal sometimes since it’s still healing). Finally once my ear started peeling, getting swollen and bleeding, I called to be seen by the initial artist, since Joey was on the phone, we got to communicate through IG so I could share the pictures of the problem with her to what she replied “the backing does look a tad small”… it was almost perforating the back of my lobe at that point. Since I live almost an hour away and the free service they offered me wasn’t worth my time or Uber costs, I decided to contact my artist who lives closer and I trust, I was told this was something that was completely avoidable had this person just not downsized to such a small backing or not downsized at all in that moment. Ever since we have been babying this perforation and it still gives me trouble on the same side that it got wounded by this artist’s bad decisions. In conclusion, make sure you go with someone who has experience enough that can make the right calls and you can trust, not just someone who “the friend of a friend suggested”. EDIT: just took the “gold” jewelry they sold me for $140 and it’s literally anything but gold
Marcela, it’s saddening to hear that after multiple services from us, one incident led you to leave this review. After reviewing your feedback, we want to address some points to provide clarity and ensure accuracy.
When you came in for your initial jewelry downsize in November, our piercer carefully assessed the piercing and ensured that the jewelry fit appropriately before you left. Additionally, our piercer mentioned that any snag, bump, or pressure can cause the piercing to reswell.
We also want to address the jewelry you were pierced with for a piercing that you received on the same day of your downsize. The piece you pictured, priced at $140, is indeed genuine gold from Anatometal, a reputable jewelry brand known for its quality. The prong setting of the jewelry is 18k gold, with a titanium pin for added durability, which is a standard practice in the industry to ensure the safety and longevity of the jewelry.
We're more than willing to provide further details or documentation regarding the jewelry's authenticity and quality if you’d like.
Email: [email protected]
Fantastic experience: They helped me change out a tight piercing I got somewhere else, and they were so kind, I will definitely pick this place for all my future piercings.
We’re glad to hear we were able to help you out in a tough situation! We hope to see you soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: This was the best tattoo shop I’ve been too. Great tattoos at a reasonable price. I wish they had more photos of their tattoos because I wasn’t too sure about them. My artist was so helpful and made my experience great even as a walk in.
Joshua, we’re glad to hear that you had a great experience as a walk-in! All of our artists instagrams are listed on our website if you’d like to take a look at some of their work next time. Come back soon:) -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Walked in while on vacation for a pair of tattoos. Shop was clean, all staff were kind. Would recommend this shop to anyone for a tattoo, didn't get a piercing but I'm sure they're great too.
Alexis, we’re glad to hear we were able to help make your vacation a great one! Can’t wait to have you back in the shop on your next trip to Austin! -Atomic
Positive experience: Not the best. Reception guy was awesome. Tattoo guy was not! Not only he got so mad and offended when I asked to add lighter color that would take 2 mins, he was all like "it won't matter in 20 years" which is something a parent would say to talk you out of getting a tattoo, and not a freaking tattoo artist!!. Actually that part was funny I had to hide my laugh and just replied that it's making me happy now. Tattoo job is 7.5/10. Still healing so I can't tell fully but would be scared to ask for a retouch.
Ghada, we’re terribly sorry to hear you were disappointed by your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that our counter staff was welcoming. We’ll be speaking with your artist to hopefully prevent this from happening again. -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Had my tragus and daith on both ears pierced January 27th by Kieran. Very clean,professional. Made me feel comfortable the entire time. Took their time, did not rush at all. Instructed me thoroughly on aftercare; as well as what not to do. Reception staff was very friendly and professional as well. Highly recommend Kieran.
Kelley, we’re glad to hear you had an awesome experience. Come back soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: I'm on vacation and I was a walk-in yesterday and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Sam was incredibly kind and helpful throughout the entire process and made me feel as comfortable as if I were home. I got just a simple script, but he helped me to figure out the format and positioning perfectly. My tattoo came out great and I couldn't be happier. It was a very professional yet personable experience. I might even fly back into Austin just to come to Atomic Tattoo for my next piece. Thanks again.
Donny, we love to hear awesome experiences like yours! We’ll be sure to share your review with Sam, he’ll be thrilled. Hope to see you again on your next visit to Austin! -Atomic
Negative experience: I was really disappointed with my experience here for my piercing. The placement of my piercing was off and when I had gone back to see if there was anything that could be done they told my I had an uneven face and large ears?? It was just an overall unprofessional experience. No refund, What bothered me most was the lack of follow-up; they seemed uninterested in ensuring everything was healing properly. Do not go here
Charles, we appreciate your feedback and apologize for any dissatisfaction. Our piercers take great care to ensure precise markings, and we always make sure to receive approval from clients before proceeding. We encourage open communication, and if there were concerns during marking, we would have gladly addressed them. Regarding follow-up, our piercers provide contact information for any post-piercing questions or concerns. As always, please feel free to reach out directly: [email protected]
Negative experience: This is a warning . I stood in line for 20 minutes w/o any acknowledgment needing assistance with a nose ring. A “Palm colored “ women walks in and is immediately greeted and in full Conversation. I would say that I felt incredibly dismissed and overlooked but this is a common experience for me. I had to assert my voice loudly to get attention and assistance . Take what you will from this post but I advise anyone of color to stay way from this location.
Sable, we are truly sorry to hear about your experience, and want to assure you that discrimination is not tolerated at our shop. We deeply apologize for any oversight that may have led to your feeling dismissed. Your feedback is crucial for us to address and rectify any communication lapses in our service. We value every customer, and it's disheartening to hear when we fall short. We're committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone, and your concerns will be taken seriously to improve our practices. If you're open to it, we’d love a chance to redeem ourselves with you! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: The environment is welcoming and beautifully decorated. I was tattooed by Martha, who was incredibly maticulius and patient. She has a smooth rhythm and calm energy. She was done tattooing before I even knew it.
Luis, thank you for the 5-stars! We hope to see you again soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: My piercer was calming and educational. I got my nipples pierced and, while painful, it was a quick and easy process. She asked for my consent between the two piercings. I felt very taken care of. It's been a week since my piercing and I've had no issues with recovery. No blood and hardly and 'crusties'. I can't remember her name (it all happened so fast and I was riding the adrenaline high). But I will be back to this establishment in the future.
Kalin, thank you for the 5-stars! We appreciate that you chose us and hope to see you again soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Went and saw Tricia and she was amazing at piercing my nipples. I was nervous and she talked me through the whole process. She was not pushy and asked consent between each one to make sure I was good. She was fast and it didn’t hurt half as bad as I thought it was going to. I will be going back for more piercings. She was amazing!!!!!
Alissa, we’re glad to hear that you had an exceptional experience with Tricia! We’ll be sure to relay your kind words to her. Come back soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: I got my eyebrow pierced in late April by a girl..she did an awesome and amazing job and i didn't wait long at all. 4 months later I came back to get a new eyebrow ring installed because I lost the ball trying to reinstall it myself. I waited really long but the guy who helped me that had installed it for me was awesome..I highly recommend Atomic tattoo - south
Elvin, we’re glad to hear that you had an awesome experience with us. Thank you for your patience and your continued support! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Amazing work by Sandy Dixon. An absolute gem to hang out with and exceptional tattooing. More than excited to show off my new peach tattoo!! I know it will hold up well and I love the shading and detail. It fits my other tattoos too!
Myriah, thank you for the positive review! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Sandy, she will be thrilled. Come back and see us again soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Ian did an amazing job on my koi fish tattoo that took almost 6 hours to do! I was able to get the complete deal which he said was rare since he normally does different appointments for it like the outlining, coloring, etc. Since I'm from Iowa on vacation he was able to get it done for me which I truly appreciated! This is my second time here, the first time was 4 years ago and I got a scooby doo tattoo with a cowboy hat. Definitely would come back and it's not too expensive either!
Thank you for the positive review! We’ll be sure to share your kind feedback with Ian, he’ll be thrilled to hear that you were impressed with his work. Come back and see us on your next visit to Texas! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Flew from chicago and found this absolutely amazing shop during my trip. Robert and Sam took amazing care of us and gave us an amazing experience. We loved it so much we came back the next day to get another tattoo. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!
Marco, thank you for the 5-stars! We’re glad to hear that Robert and Sam were able to help you out. We’ll be sure to let them know that you were impressed! Come see us again on your next visit to Texas! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Y'all. Sam Lockett has done such amazing work on my amorphous tattoo idea involving Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. If you're looking for a nerdy tattoo, this IS the artist you've been looking for. *waves hand like a Jedi*
John, thank you for the 5-stars! We LOVE Sam and we’re glad to hear that you loved him too. We also love having great customers like you and hope to see you again soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Sandy Dixon ( Noxid) did amazing work on a custom piece. Very talented individual.
Valerie, we’re glad to hear that Sandy was able to provide a 5-star experience with us! We can’t wait to have you back! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Noxid (Sandy Dixon) is brilliant. I've been on the search for a talented artist to do a piece on my forearm. She's truly an artist. Not just copying and pasting a drawing on your skin but creating art. Trisha Brewster is the best piercer anywhere. I'm looking forward to my next appointment to finish my piece
Val, thank you for the kind review! We’re glad to hear that you love both Sandy & Tricia as much as we do. Hope to have you back soon! -Atomic
Negative experience: Had great tattoo done here 2 years ago..And was told lifetime touch ups no charge.. lies wasn't true..I'll never have art work done again at Atomic..
Juan, we’re sorry for any miscommunication regarding our touch-up policy. Our artists offer one free touch-up with every service to fix any imperfections caused after the healing process.
We’re glad to hear that you had a great experience your first time with us and hope that you’ll consider giving us another chance! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Kieran was awesome!! We came in at 11 so it was close to closing but he still took time and great care of us!! The piercings came out awesome and we had fun laughing and joking around with him
Misti, thank you for the awesome review! We’re glad to hear that Kieran was able to give you a good, quality experience with us. We’ll be sure to relay your kind words! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Tricia did gems on both sides of my nose & she was awesome! Super friendly, informative, and fast. If you're a woman & want to go to a shop with a lot of friendly ladies GO HERE. Literally everyone that works here made me feel welcome unlike a lot of shops.. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.
Alexis, thank you for the review and the awesome photo! We’re glad to hear that Tricia was able to help you feel comfortable in our shop. We’re looking forward to having you back in again soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Well I guess not my experience but my daughter she got her ear pierced and her experience was wonderful Patricia did a wonderful job and she loves it and here a picture everyone will have an opinion of a place that they like I did my research and a lot of people recommended Patricia considering it was going to be my daughter's first big piercing at least for her it was a big one considering she has no other piercing and before you run makes a comment she is 20 years old
Maria, thank you for leaving us such an awesome review! We're glad to hear that Tricia was able to give your daughter a good first piercing experience. We hope to see you both again soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: My friend and I walked in to get nose piercings and the whole process was very organized with little wait time. The piercer was nice and knew what they were doing. My friend got a nostril piercing and I got my septum.
Armin, thank you for the amazing review! We're glad to hear that you and your friend were impressed by our piercing services. We hope to have you back soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Got a second set of piercings on my ear lobes about a month ago and I love them! I did not experience any infection and they healed nicely! I will definitely come back for more piercings in the future! Very professional place :)
Thank you for the awesome review! We’re glad to hear that your piercings have healed up nicely. Hope to see you again soon! -Atomic
Fantastic experience: Just pierced my nose !The young lady at the front was awesome answered all my questions super nice !!!The tattoo artist was very professional she was so fast with my piercing.I love it !!!!
Zulma, we’re glad to hear that our counter staff and piercer were able to treat you to a 5-star experience! We’ll be sure to relay your message to them. Come back soon! -Atomic
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