Miami Ink - Love Hate Tattoos

No arrogance here.  They were actually really kind and willing to see me on super short notice.  I had Jose tatttoo me (my jaw) and we hit it off really well.  My only complaint, was just how damn high the price was.  I'm covered in tattoos.  Head (literally) to toe and have never dropped 5 bills on 7 simple letters in script before (or again).  Whatever though, it was a part of the experience.  If you're not looking at paying huge prices though, I'd say skip the tattoos in South Beach all together.

Great experienc with Darren and the guy with cheech on his ass!  Love my new tat, and loved the lack of attitude that we got from the moment we walked in until we left.  Got three tattoos at Salvation Tatoo / First Class Tattoo, and the staff couldn't have been more obnoxious.  Never make that mistake again.  if I remember their names, I'll post them so you can avoid this cesspool.

I forgot these guys were here until I saw it pop up on Foursquare. I had been wanting to get a tattoo while on vacation in Miami Beach but didn't make any solid plans. After walking around for a while I decided to do it. We walked it an I was able to get it done within the hour. I thought there would be a crazy line but it wasn't too bad. There were three guys getting finished up on their tatts and another guy ahead of me.

So I told them I wanted a 4 letter word in script on the inside of my left wrist. No problem, so I waited while the artist drew the design and paid ahead of time. It cost a bit more than I've paid in Chicago but I didn't care. I was committed to doing it and because they have a reputation to maintain I knew it was worth the price. After going back and forth on the design a few times it was time to go to the chair.

I really appreciated their advice and I took it. I originally wanted the word to be left to right when I look at my wrist but he said the industry standard is to have it "upside" down to the owner and left to right to others when I hold it out. I never thought about it this way and if I were to get a tattoo on my upper arm it would of course be upside down to me but normal to everyone else looking at it. And while they would have done it anyway I wanted it, I know I had it done the right way.

It didn't take very long at all and hurt much less than the two tattoos I have on the back of my neck. I am disappointed I didn't get the artist's name (looking at other Yelp pictures I think it was Jose who did my wrist) or his card but he was laid back and awesome. They let my sister come sit on the couch near the chairs so we could all talk together. He also gave us some restaurant recommendations for Pubbelly and a Cuban Place on 16th.

Overall it was a great experience and I'm glad I went here over any of the other shops on Washington.