Instinktive Tattoo

Not sure why all the bad reviews exist, but I have had nothing but a pleasant experience with this shop both times I was in. The first time, my nose piercing from another shop didn't take and didn't heal properly. After some time and it clearing up, I came to Instinktive on the advice of a friend who recently got pierced here. The process was quick and painless and maybe a total of five minutes.

The second trip involved changing out the stud after giving it plenty of time to heal. With my fat fingers and clumsiness, I much rather prefer to have a professional change out my jewelry. Again, the entire process took maybe 3-4 minutes. The shop is clean, albeit in a parking lot that could use some TLC. I would come back here for more piercings.

Phone number doesn't work and hours of operation are incorrect. Would've loved to get a piercing here...

Sarah is awesome. She did a great job on my tattoo. She took the time to go over the tattoo, the process and then the healing process.

She has your best interest in mind! Strongly recommend her.

My daughter and I went to see Ben for matching tattoos... Ben was great!! From initial communication to the day of the tattoo he was amazing and would highly recommend him

10/9/20
Back in 2006, I visited a friend in Gilbert Arizona. We were close friends and wanted to get tattoos that represented each other.

My friend got a cartoon fox on her right calf which took about 45 minutes to an hour. This includes coloring too.

I don't remember the name of the tattoo artist who did the work, but he then went to on my tattoo.

My friend had or has an email address named hellzbellz. I found this name to be fitting and got a picture of Tinkerbell in a more badass way. Nevermind that she tried to have Wendy killed and is still looked at as a good girl.

Oops, I am digressing again. I spent about 45 minutes to an hour getting my Evil Tinkerbell put on my calf. You might have seen it in my reviews on waxing, but if you haven't, I will add it to this review.

I will say that the cost of these tattoos were came to $80.00 to $100 bucks. The prices were very reasonable. The guy who did our tattoos is a very cool dude. I have met some tattoo artist that have a real attitude problem and don't like people much.

My friend was a bit nervous, but told her what to expect when getting a tattoo. She also read up on it like I did before the day we got our tattoos. This tattoo is my fourth tattoo and is most likely going to be my last. The only way I see myself getting another tattoo is if I lost a bet, or I get one with my wife.

I will write another review on my third tattoo experience later on.

I have several tattoos both large and small from several different artists. I have never in my life had an artist dig so deep into my skin that my flesh ended up peeling up during the healing process taking all the ink with it. I have since had to see a doctor due to the infection. And I don't want to hear a peep from anyone about after care. This required so much more than regular after care. I mean seriously. Imagine seeing long strips of flesh peeling off. Not just normal scabbing. Never again will I go to that shop.

Went in for a septum piercing and had the MOST awful experience with Keith. Everything was set up and ready to go, he stuck the needle in and it was very crooked so he stabbed the needle in again leaving 2 holes. Once the needle was finally through he attempted to slide the actual jewelry in THREE times, failing each time. He proceeded to say "stop crying, your making me feel bad" after completely failing with this piercing. After being in so much pain and finally telling him to stop he said "I'm sorry, i haven't pierced in 7 weeks. My hands are just too shaky." Overall the experience was completely unprofessional and no after care instructions were given either.



Update* The manager Heather called and was very friendly and professional. She offered a hook up with a piercing by Angela or a tattoo for compensation.

Needless to say, this is one of the best places i've been to. I've had my nose and belly pierced here as well as gotten 3 big tattoos. I normally go and see sarah, she has captured every vision for my tattoos and works really hard. It's so nice to see a tattoo artist get excited about artwork that will be on your body forever. She is super patient and always checks in asking if i need a break when i do long sessions. Everyone there is so nice and will always talk to you and joke around. The environment at this place is overall amazing and so is the work! I would highly recommend this place to anyone!

I came in with some painful piercings that did not heal right and the amazing women here made me feel so comfortable, helped me take them out when no one else would, and they even took me with little notice. I cannot rave enough about the kindness, cleanliness, through job, and dedication to the business this shop has. Specifically Sarah...Do yourself a favor and go to see her because she is bad a**!! THANK YOU to this amazing shop!!!!!!

This place is fantastic. Ben is simply the best. Friendly, skilled, and patient. I have been to many tattoo shops and been into tattoos for over 20 years. The artists really make the atmosphere what it is.