Reviews of Genuine Tattoo Co LLC (Tattoo Shop)

Penny Persinger

Had a great experience receiving two tattoos on March 9, 2013. Dave had done my daughter's tattoo a couple of years ago and did a wonderful job, so we were glad to find him at the shop we had Googled. I would recommend Dave and Genuine Tattoo Co for anyone who is looking for an experienced tattoo artist do their tattoos.

Meggan Miller

I went there to get my second piercing from them. I got my nose done first and today I got my labret(lip) done. I’m in love.

Cody Campbell

I took my newly 18 year old in for a peircing. We loved the staff who were friendly and professional. They did a great job with her nose ring.

Jamie Nickel

Z was INCREDIBLE. He knew what he was about and kept me and my two friends entertained while he did piercings for all of us. Great environment, too!

Laura Gambrel

They were really helpful in finding a new pair of gauges for me. They also adjusted my nose ring free of charge!

Dustin Newbold

Great experience. Was my first tattoo and couldn't be happier. Staff and tatoo were both amazing. Will definitely be going back for future tattoos

Carrie Alexander

Awesome place. I went to get a pretty angry piercing removed (that I had gotten at another piercer), and they were so kind and patient through it all (even through my tears). It was obvious that Dave was extremely knowledgeable and had dealt with every kind of clientele. Would definitely go back for any future business.

Jared Krugman

Awful place, went in with the brother, mom, and step dad to get a tattoo and he said no because brother was 17. Even though he has parent consent. Guy said, “I don’t take 17 year olds, especially ones who bring there mommy’s with them.” Just awful experience! Thank you for not helping, we will be going to the next tattoo parlor and spending our money elsewhere.

Happy Zips

Friendly, funny staff. Clean. Large jewelry selection. Best piercing expearence ever.

Yvonne Wagner

I got my second tattoo at Genuine Tattoo Co LLC and have gotten many compliments on it. I think they did a great job! When I get my next it will be with them. I also got piercings done there. No one will touch me when it comes to body art. They are the best I have seen.

Christian Ashton

I am rating this tattoo shop 3 stars because of the following. Quoting a price- When asked how much a piece of flash off the wall of their shop would be you are answered with a "I'm not going to price it and shouldn't matter how much it costs if you want it." that statement is true to an extent but while some may charge $250 for 4X4 flash some could charge $500 for the same piece of flash. Portfolio- Nothing in the shop shows any of the finished work that Zi has done. without an idea as to what the finished product is how is a customer able to make an educated decision on the purchase of their new tattoo. My brother got a tattoo here while I decided against it. Zi did a good job on tracing my brothers own drawing. PLEASE fix this

Grace Donlon

Went in and the older gentalman working there was very rude and short to me and my friends. And was going to charge us 200$ for a 2”2” tattoo. We left and went to time and tide who where way better at accommodating us. I thought genuine would be a good place with good prices but I was wrong.

Elizabeth F

A couple months ago, I went with a friend to Genuine to get her tattoo- it was later in the evening (around 9) and Dave was willing to stay to work on her. He spent several hours drawing her design and making sure it was what she wanted (she came in with several pictures to work from). His work was extremely professional but he was also amiable and funny. I went in myself a few days later to have Dave start what will eventually be a sleeve- this first one went on the inside of my wrist. Again, I came in with a picture of what I wanted and Dave did a great job with it. This was my fourth tattoo but my first with an artist besides the one who did my other three, and I will definitely be going back. Thanks, Dave!

April Miles

Had my cartilage done here a few days ago. The lady was super laid back and so so nice. She made me feel comfortable because it was obvious she knew what she was doing. She went through the whole process step by step and made sure I was okay with everything. She was so patient even though I was a bit nervous. They also give you a really great soap to clean the piercing with afterwards, free of charge, and make sure you really know how to take care of everything. Would totally go back!

Maddison Denham

I was extremely nervous to get my nipples pierced but the girl working was so educated and very sweet and friendly. She made sure to explicitly tell me how to care for the piercing and gave me a pamphlet explaining as well. During the piercings she talked to me and made me feel very comfortable, explained exactly what she was going to do and made sure the marks were symmetrical. She asked me what I preferred for her to say when she did it. It was a good price for a quality piercing and piercer. Loved her and I love my piercings as well!! Definitely reccomend.

David Douthitt

Great experience! I'll be going back.

Chloe Hovind

The staff here are amazing. I got a piercing, and had a excellent experience. It is well worth paying for the quality of work, jewelry, and service.

Liz Randall

Genuine is a great shop - the only shop my husband and I will use in Bloomington. All the artists are great. Zanna is AMAZING. She did a large arm piece for me and I can't leave my house without getting mad compliments. If you're looking for high quality work worth every dollar you gotta go see them before you make a permanent mistake somewhere else!

Scott McMasters

Super clean. Very professional. The ONLY shop my RN wife will do business with. Well worth the 2 hour drive from our residence.

Dozer Taylor

I've had a few done here and my girlfriend and some of my other friends have too. Shop is clean. Artists are cool. Lots to look at if you're not sure what you want. Prices are competitive and fair. Can't recommend them highly enough...

Bonnie Buck-loehr

I got a tattoo done there about 10 years ago. It still looks great. I went there a couple days ago for piercings. I got a double conch and they changed out my triple helix. Jen was really nice and did a great job. Since my helix was done only 6weeks before with a gun it was really irritated. I went back in and Z fixed me up. My ear is now looking much better! Thank you Jen and Z, I will be back!

Ashley

Zi's my main artist but I and a friend had pieces done by Shannon too. A couple of great, talented guys that won't do you wrong. I'm pretty much a walking billboard for them at this point.

Amanda Trent

I went to Genuine Tattoo today to get a small tattoo behind my ear, and I am so pleased with the result! Everyone was very welcoming, and I was extremely comfortable. The service was great, and I was in and out within half an hour. I would highly suggest this place to anyone. Ask for Dave! He did a fantastic job.

Veda Narayana Koraganji

Zi did my tattoo and the experience was amazing. He was patient to listen to my ideas and came up with a really good sketch, I got only a part of the tattoo done but will upload pictures when the tattoo is completely done. I definitely recommend going to geniuine tattoo.

Donald Davis

Just like last time.... VERY CLEAN!!!! Gets a +++ in my book! Very professional, knowledgeable and a Grandmaster at his craft for sure. Shannon was able to take my chicken scratch idea and turn it into a full on home run! If its your first tatt or your 100th, I think you will find Shannon and staff will make you feel at home and comfortable! Trust me... that is very important! I am 100% sure... a tattoo is one thing your gona spend the rest of your life with and you are going to get what you pay for! For me... wether or not I get another tatt???? but if I do it will be this shop who does it. I am not a paid employee...LOL! Here's one Birthday present I will have for a long time! Thanks for the gift..Shannon!

Zachary Richardson

Shannon is the best! This was my first tattoo he explained everything to me from set up to aftercare. He showed me that the equipment used for the tattoo was sterilized and really put my mind at ease. If you go here he will be the only artist you will go to again. He broke into my imagination took my idea and made it so much better! All in all go to Genuine they get things done right the first time.

Tonya H

Have always loved Shannon. Met Zi for the first time today. Service was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Definitely will be returning!

Alexis Bujtas

I got my first piercings in Bloomington done here with Zi. My two friends and I went in, and we had so much fun! He was really easy to work with and really pleasant to be around. My two friends had never gotten piercings before, so I was really glad when we started talking with Zi! The place is clean, and I appreciated that he showed us that all our piercing materials were clean. I will definitely return here!

Kota Benjamin

My best friend and I came in to get tattoos - it was my first and her birthday. It was an extremely wonderful experience, and Zi (the artist who gave us our tattoos) was very friendly, comfortable to be around and professional. He took a design I liked and made it even better, then did the tattoo exactly the way I wanted it to look. I couldn't be happier with the results! I would recommend anyone wanting to get a tattoo, especially their first, to come to Genuine. Wonderful place and wonderful job! Thank you again for everything Zi!

B Richardson

Dave is great! Best around. Has done two pieces on me now and he does an awesome job. Very professional and very gentle with the needle. Great great artist; highly recommend.

chrissy ann

The older man there was very rude, felt very uncomfortable, asking questions and he got very frusturated with me. He might of had a bad day, but I put something forever on my body and hated it after becuase it was just an awful experience. Will not be going back

katy laguerre

Zeke was wonderful! He was super funny and made me feel really relaxed and comfortable. I totally recommend this especially if your getting a belly button piercing for the first time.

Gillian Fulford

I went in to have my septum pierced and had an amazing experience! The staff was friendly and the piercer (whose name I can''t remember ):) was very sweet and accommodating. I'm a wuss so I had a lot of questions about everything, and she answered every question I had very sweetly and calmly. Everything was very sanitary and I was given instructions on how to clean my piercing as well as a bottle of cleaner. Very lovely place with sweet people!

Jaclynn Hamilton

Great work and awesome people

Hope Baker

The tattoo is lovely, but the man who did it is even better. The only problem was that he kept making me laugh when I had to hold still. 10/10 reccomend Zi.

jarrod schaper

Jackson was Awesome! My daughter was in town to commemorate her Graduation. She was only here for a couple days. She wanted a tattoo and Jackson was willing to come in on his day off! Great work! Thanks

Darian Marquez

First time getting a tattoo. It was really nice. The guy was informative and a great conversationist, which got me distracted from the pain. Dope dude

Jewelee Alvarez

Zi was a great artist! Completely professional and funny! I was super nervous because this was a cover up. He answered all of my questions and I could not have asked for a better result!

Dycie Mai

I got my nose pierced on my 18th birthday. I was incredibly nervous but my piercer made my experience so much calmer and made sure to make me feel comfortable. He was nice and funny; he explained the process to me as he did it. I really appreaciate it and wouldn't change a thing!

Olivia Kenny

I went there for my birthday and Zi was my artist. His hair was majestic and smelt wonderful. A very charismatic man. I had a great experience and the tattoo came out exactly how I wanted it; definitely will go there again!

Ashley Huh

Shannon was extremely professional, caring, and one of the nicest guys I have ever met. He was clear with the instructions and comforted me through the whole process. The tattoo came out perfectly and I could not be happier.

Logan Ginther

Went in to get a small tattoo and was led in the right direction as far as where to put it and how to go about getting it, Zi the artist working there was down to earth and made the experience all the more relaxing. He gave me a fantastic tattoo and I left with a smile on my face. For anyone looking to experience a real tattoo shop this place is for you.

dave herr

"tattooing on hands and feet does NOT hold pigment as well as other parts of the body and takes more time and effort to properly heal. there will be a fee charged for any touch ups." this is the warning on the release form, which every customer must sign and acknowledge before getting their tattoo. this is not a situation that arises often but when it does more often than not it is not that the customer is upset with the way the tattoo healed but with having to pay a fee for the tattoo needing touched up. you can read more about this in our FAQ section of our web site. please do your research and educate yourself on the topic before you get tattooed in these areas so we can avoid any situations such as this.

Braxton Roberts

My wife and I visited this shop during a weekend getaway. Zi did our tattoos and was genuinely awesome! He was kind, funny, helpful and we had great dialogue. Furthermore, he did an excellent job on our tats. The prices are very reasonable for the professional quality work they do and they’re shop was clean and organized. Not only would we recommend this shop but we will likely visit again ourselves! Thanks for the great work, Genuine Tattoo! And a shout out to Zi for being an overall awesome guy!

Ricky Kinser

the Wife and I visited Jennifer today and got "wedding" tattoos. She was very friendly and did great work.

Lana James

Great shop, amazing work! I got my first tattoo here and it was a comfortable and fun experience!

Becca Miller

The people here are absolutely wonderful and understanding! I came here with an industrial piercing I had gotten somewhere else that was going downhill very quickly, and they changed it out and put in new jewelry for me! Since they helped me, I haven't felt any pain from it. I'm very grateful, and I highly recommend this place!

Sydney Master

Such a good and positive experience getting my conch pierced. My piercer was super kind and helpful. He talked. Me through the cleaning process beforehand and they even gave me a bottle of soap for the piercing. He was super nice throughout the whole process. The place also just gave off good vibes right when you walk in, and have a great selection of expressive art for you body. Definitley recommend this place.

Sam Hockema

Genuinly helpful staff! My girlfriend got her nose piercing here and the staff were friendly and professional. We were helped on two separate occasions by two different people and had a great experience both times.

Kayla Sutcliffe

Shannon did my tattoo about a year ago. I came in with 3 friends and he did a great job. Most recently, I got my nose pierced by Zi. He did a fantastic job and made me feel really comfortable! The shop is very clean; Zi wiped everything down and showed me how everything was sterilized. I also love how they give you a pamphlet for aftercare that tells you exactly how to care for your new piercing or tattoo. Highly recommend if you are looking for a quality piercing or tattoo!

Nadster

Best place in Bloomington for piercings! Definitely a pro, very educated and skilled about piercings. Very happy with the customer service and would definitely recommend it to everyone.

Eli Villanueva

Love the atmosphere!

Megan Rice

Jennifer was Amazing!!!!! Very fast very clean and professional

Emilee Elliott

I got my first tattoo there and it was a great experience and would recommend Genuine Tattoo to anyone! I am so pleased with the outcome I love it so much!

Madison McKinnon

They were amazing! The shop is huge, has a large selection, friendly staff, and clean facility. I couldn't have wished for a better expierence. I love The Genuine Tattoo company, best place in town. Thank you!

Samuel Parsons

This guy overpriced and treated my friend like garbage

Eve An

Zi is the best tattooist ever! It was my first tattoo & he was very understanding, patient, accommodating and created the exact tattoo that I wanted! He is so down to earth and I am very happy with my tattoo. Thank you Zi!

Derek Lueck

Was an amazing experience. Shannon did my first tattoo and it went off without a hitch. He is a very easy to talk to guy, and his artwork and steady hand are even more impressive. If you intend to tip, bring it before you get the tat.

Jade Stanley

Septum piercing, Shannon was awesome. Understood my concerns and delivered exactly what i was looking for . Will definitely be back!

Lucy Fischman

By far the best place to get inked or pierced in Bloomington. Always clean, everyone there is cool with the entire rainbow of humanity. They do great work. Z did my nose piercing, and he was awesome!

Melissa Weber

Place is a joke and I dont see how their rating is so high. They were extremely unprofessional and rude towards my husband and I when we asked how their pricing works. We were told if we wanted something cheaper, go to little blue's for a street tattoo. That's not how you conduct business. Despicable.

Olivia Totten

Good piercing here but don’t come for a tattoo. Overpriced and they justify it by saying “quality costs more” which could be true but they don’t even do that great of a job. Friend of mine got a tattoo there and the owner had a gun on the table the entire time. Go to time and tide.

Aj T.

I went here for my first tattoo, Patrick was my tattoo artist. I was extremely nervous considering this was my first. However, Patrick took his time and did a great job. I will definitely be coming back to Genuine Tattoo for my future ink. I highly recommend the shop and Patrick! He's funny, professional, and does a great job!

Adam Rodkey

My wife and I both have very small/easy tattoos from here. Took like 15 minutes, but they treated us well, took time to explain things, and concentrated on it as if it were something more complicated than it is. I'm not a "tattoo person," but if I get another, I'd go back to Genuine.

Ron Zuber

Z (Zee? Zi?) is awesome. Very calm, and knows what he's doing. Bring a friend in case you pass out. It can be the difference between wasting your money and Z saving your piercing like the pro he is. Very careful, clean, and inviting. Z will give you a warm welcome and make you feel as comfortable as possible during your procedure.

C Dub

Jenny is amazing and so sweet. Def recommend this shop.

Sara Hernandez

i had to get a nose piercing redone, the owner was very friendly. he walked me through the after care information (evil by the needle failed to ever give me). as i was about to get pierced, he was showing me that the instruments he was going to use were clean and sterilized. i feel comfortable with the job he has done. i definitely would recommend to anyone and everyone! Evil by the needle may be cheaper, but they dont do as well of a job as they do here! thanks for the free shirt!

Breena Parkes

I've gotten piercings at this place twice now. Both were wonderful experiences. The staff are really friendly and answer any questions you may have. They acknowledge you the moment you're in the door and help you immediately or if they're busy let you know they'll get to you ASAP. I got my tongue repierced there July of 2017. I let her know the troubles I had with it the 1st time, she listened to what I had to say, gave suggestions on what she could do differently, looked in my mouth and at my tongue for a few mins deciding how she could best help me not have problems this time around, and I've had this piercing 4 times as long as the 1st time with no issues whatsoever. The most recent piercings are my nipples I've had them done for about a month now, again the piercer answered any and all questions I had and made me feel super comfortable about what was going on. There were 3 people including myself getting piercings at that time, he had us gather around and went through the aftercare processes we would each have to do. Again I have had absolutely no problems with the piercings and I will definitely be going back for any other piercings I get.

J Y

Genuine is a walk-in parlor, but its service is phenomenal. Dave did a great job with my piece, so I'm definitely pleased. Atmosphere was friendly and casual, and everything was pristine. I will definitely be coming back as long as I'm in Bloomington.

Rebecca Foote

I have been tattooed here before. Art was decent. Came in with a friend. We were told it would be about a 2 hour wait. We waited for over 2 and a half hours and they were still going be a couple more hours. Only one artist there. We ended up leaving without getting the tattoo.

Rachel Dishman

I would recommend to anyone wanting to get something done in Bloomington to go here. Even if the price is higher than other places, I didn't mind at all paying more for my piercing I had done this past weekend. They were professional but laid back, answering all of my questions multiple times and making me feel plenty at ease! I'm sure I will return in the future and recommend to everyone I know because I couldn't be happier with their work!

Phillip Hart

Got a tattoo of gods hands dropping my children's name in my heart on my chest. Boda the tatoo artist had to google search for a good pic to go by and found one but had to modify it. It turned out amazing!!!! Boda was the best tattoo artist I've ever had work done by and this is my 5th tattoo!!! Thanks Boda!! If you want Boda to work on you, you have to check the shop because he goes back and forth to California but well worth the wait!!!!

Cheryl Hughes

Zi was amazing!!! I had 2 small tattoos done tonight and I love them both. He was wonderful to work with and dealt with my non-decisiveness very well. I will never go anywhere else. I am extremely happy with him and this shop in general. Highly highly recommended!

Bacchus Doo

Please choose another tattoo shop for your tattoo work. My husband and I came to Genuine Tattoo Co and Dave because we had heard that they were supposedly a well respected shop in Bloomington, IN. We had gone to that shop on recommendations from friends and reviews on the internet, however, we are very displeased with the final result and have actually just had the tattoos re-done by a real artist in Ellettsville. We changed our initial design for wedding ring tattoos based on the suggestions of, and 'expertise' of, Dave as we felt we should respect his knowledge and experience. But after the tattoos had healed we were not at all happy with the final product. We went back to that shop twice in an attempt to have them fix the work and they refused. Additionally, the owner actually refused to talk to us at all. If you care what is going to be on your body for the rest of your life go somewhere else, preferably the shop in Ellettsville!

kelli simmons

Amazingly talented and friendly staff! Clean of the cleanest, would highly recommend everyone to go there!

Brittany Copeland

My friend and I went here to get our noses pierced. Zi was super cool and very nice. I highly recommend this place to anyone needing work done!

D macXLV

Shannon (that old guy lol) killed my tattoo I got yesterday and is a great dude. Funny as hell. 200 precent recommend his shop for any tattoo needs they will definitely take care of you. New to Bloomington and definitely not going to any other shop from here on out!!

Danae Godsey

I absolutely love this place. They have done two of my tattoos and they both look AMAZING. The shop is super clean and the people are awesome. I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting a tattoo. Prices are decent and the quality is GREAT. I wish I could give them 10 stars. I will definitely be going back.

Marie Roseau

First time getting a tattoo. It couldn't have gone better. The artist was kind and friendly. I will definitely go back to them when I want another one.

ninja jimz11

One of my favorite tattoo shops. They always do a great job.

AishaTafa

I got a tattoo and piercing here. Nice, fast, quality work and the prices are decent. I would definitely visit again.

Hannah W.

Great experience at Genuine Tattoo. Our artist did a great job drawing the designs out and the shading work was stellar. Would definitely go back!

Carissa Devar

Great work from these guys. I will return as often as I can. Have had a lot of work done in the past and I am most pleased with the quality of work and professionalism here. My Tattoo from Genuine is perfect. Big thanks to Dave and the crew.

Bottlecap Evans

I'm pretty sure they tried to rip me off. They told me $250 for a 4 inch bass clef tattoo and I got the same tattoo at Time and Tide for $100. Pretty sure they were taking advantage of the fact that I'd never gotten a tattoo before.

James U

This was my first tattoo, Jen was my artist and she was super nice and helped me relax by just talking. She did an awesome job and I would definitely go back to her if I get any more ink. Thanks Jen!

David Hudson

Outstanding service, Dave did an amazing job with my first tattoo. The amount of patience and the level of detail was excellent.

Jasmine N

Customer service is the paramount of a successful business. I simply had come here to get jewelry for my piercing and the owner was extremely rude and nasty towards me. If I could give 0 stars I would. I will never come here or recommend this place to anyone who needs to get work done.

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Expedient service, professional quality, a charming piercer and a wonderful choice of music.

Dan Newman

Great place to get tattooed!!!!