06/01/2026
I don’t normally make posts like this because I’m not interested in tearing down other artists or shops.
But there is a lesson here.
This client came to me after paying for a tattoo they weren’t happy with. They were told the artwork was a custom design and even paid an additional design fee, only to later discover the artwork already existed online.
The bigger issue wasn’t the design—it was the cost.
Not just the original tattoo, but the cost of having it corrected afterward.
The truth is that fixing a tattoo almost always costs more than getting it done correctly the first time, and even the best correction work comes with limitations.
A shop being popular doesn’t guarantee quality.
A good location doesn’t guarantee quality.
A recognizable name doesn’t guarantee quality.
Research does.
Look through portfolios. Study healed work. Ask questions. Make sure the artist you’re choosing specializes in the style you’re looking for.
Because the cheapest tattoo is usually the one you only pay for once.
The moral of the story, boys and girls…
Do your research.
