Reviews of American Pride Tattoo Berkley (Tattoo Shop)

Aryn Meadows

I got my belly button pierced and I was terrified to do it and he was so nice and upbeat and considerate about it and made it fast and painless. My piercing looks great and I am very pleased with the service I got.

Lipstick Capone

Huge RIP OFFS....tattoos are mediocore And they overly charge you for piercings. 50 and up!!! Ridiculous!!!!! I wish I could give them a zero. Not a friendly welcoming place.

Elizabeth Quesnelle

Me and my sister walked in an hour before closing asking for our first, spontaneous tattoos for her birthday. They were happy to help. Very knowledgeable. Just became my tattoo/piercing parlor. Love that they're open late

Gloria Gardin

Great place and instructions for keeping piercings clean

Sidney Rose

Awesome

Kyle Brown

Very friendly staff but no happy with the results

DeQuintin Scrivens

I enjoy coming to American Pride. All the staff treats you as family. Very informative and funny. Definitely will be back again.

MaZu747

Awesome staff, everyone who worked there was very friendly. The artists really seem to have a lot of passion for their art and they do a very good job for a great price!

Jessica Kelly

Friendly people

Penelope Island Queen

I just got tattooed by Cassie. She was very fast and efficient, not to mention friendly. I am very happy with the results of this visit.

Bizi Bone

Had the best experience thx Amber the piercing nurse

gutterdog2

Great experience

josh schultz

I got an industrial piercing about a week ago. I was in and out pretty quickly. I don't remember the name of the person who did it but they were knowledgeable and professional. I am happy I got it done here, since I was scared of it being a painful experience but it went very smoothly and not very painful. The pain came 3-4 days after though, but I think it's normal since it looks fine now and it doesn't hurt anymore.

Dawn Kudron

Cassie is wonderful! Fast and friendly. She did an excellent job on my tat honoring my Dad! Very happy with the job she did and I will be going back for more :)

samantha johnstone

I love this place, I go here for all of my tattoos now. They treat you like family!!!

Alontay Roberson

Everyone was polite and friendly plus Pat did two amazing tattoos for me when I went in. I would/will go again and highly recommend this tattoo shop to other people.

Eye Light Creations

Awesome service from the guys at American Pride. Got some piercings. Quick, easy, and painless.

Cassie Brohl

Go elsewhere if you want piercings! Two friends and I went to go get piercings, a forward triple helix for me, a snug for one friend, and a regular helix for the other. The guy who did my two friends piercings seemed really cool at first (I was freaking out because these were my first cartilage piercings...I have 4 in my lobes though), he was telling me about all the experience he had and how fast and simple my piercings would be, but when it came to my turn, he handed me off so some newbie chick (owner's daughter from what I gathered) who didn't have a clue. She started off fine, placed the holes and made sure they would look good. Then came time to pierce. First hole was fine with the needle, but the earring being pushed through hurt so bad, externally threaded bar (14g I believe...she never said, but it was way too big) being shoved through a smaller hole does not feel good. Then she couldn't get the ball on and was moving my ear every which way trying to. Second hole went a little better than the first. Third hole was horrible. She took the needle out and waited too long to put the earring through so it closed up and she had to shove it through, then there was so much blood she struggled even more with trying to get the ball on. Overall, she missed the cartilage on ALL three piercings! I had to remove the top piercing because it was hanging in skin so close to the edge of my ear you could see the metal bar through my skin. Then the after piercing care they recommended was bactine...which states right on their website "We cannot recommend that Bactine be used for this purpose since body piercings are considered puncture wounds". Not to mention they said to come back in a month when the piercings are healed and they'll put new earrings in...basically a way to make more money since my piercings definitely were not healed in a month. The next two piercings might have to come out eventually since they aren't in cartilage either, but for now, I had a different tattoo place switch them out to smaller (and much prettier) earrings. The piercing dude I went to at the new place told me this: my ear wasn't suitable for a triple helix and they should have talked me out of it (not enough cartilage in that area), the length and gauge of the bars they put in were too long and too think, and externally threaded bars are never recommended. I paid $155 for a triple helix done completely wrong. And I didn't even get to choose the earrings, so I was stuck with these bulky, ugly ones for months until it healed. Learn from my rookie mistake and do not get piercings here.

Christopher Akers

Pat did a beautiful name on my chest! Super nice guy and made me feel right at home. I highly recommend him..

Marla Chiles

I took my 5 year old daughter to American pride to get her ear lobes pierced, which she had been asking for for almost 6 months. Marlee helped us and he was amazing. He first made sure my daughter did actually want her ears done. He took great care in the placement of the piercings, then talked her through everything he was doing. Everyone in the shop was fantastic with my daughter. I really appreciate them and their care.

BU Kings

Got my family crest done here and I love the tattoo it took him 30 minuets to draw and around an hour and a half to do the tattoo! It was very fast and painless. A month later the tattoo is still in perfect condition and non of the colouring faded while I was in the sun in Mexico!

michael dodson

Great shop PROFESSIONALS. Nuff said. Stoney

Berkley High School Honor

Good place for any piercing and tattoo! I've gone here about four times; very nice place, and great staff. All my friends go here for their piercings. Ask for Pat, he's very friendly, and professional!

Curso Fort-wenty

I loved my experience OD and Lane are super cool, both did great work. I can't wait to get another...OD is the man!!!

Rachel L

Went there to get my daith Piercings done (I have very bad migraines)it was no wait time the staff were very nice my piercer Was Patnice he took the time to explain everything he was doing he explain how the piercing would help. And made sure I knew how to clean them properly.It’s coming up on a week now since I got them and haven’t had a migraine and my piercings are doing great.

Seeking Truth

If you advertise tattoo removal and take a person's name and number, it might be a good idea to actually offer this service or return phone calls. I tried two times. They asked how large of a tattoo so I'm guessing it wouldn't make someone enough money so they just blow you off. Money hungry and unreliable service they don't really offer.

Julia Kirkpatrick

Got cartilage & lobe piercings done by Pat. Super quick, easy, and reasonable price. Really friendly & informative staff. Would definitely recommend!

kayla Sharpe

Got an estimate for a small tattoo that I ended up getting at another tattoo shop for 75 dollars, the estimate here was 220. And the attitude was very unwelcoming and rude.

Cassandra Bush

I've gotten many tatts from Chris, Mike, and Andre along with permanant makeup by Jenn and am always happy!

Bridget Smith

very clean and fun place to get a piercing done. It looks great, and they actually talk to you about the placement and jewelry so you are 100% happy with the end result.

Jon Costigan

At first not super happy but with a new staff and marley still at the shop i wont get another tat by anyone. Marley is your man if you want great work done on time and at a great price marley is your boi. Ps. Check his work out on his instagram

scott

American pride is terrible they just want to get as many people in and out in a day as possible. Do not care about quality, but I guess you get what you pay for.

Carla Difatta

Although the staff was friendly, I felt very bulldozed when it came to explaining what and how I wanted my tattoo done. They were very rushed and were not truly in tune with how I wanted my tattoo and were very firm and "matter of fact" about what they thought would "look better". Less than 24 hours later I'm researching laser removal. I've had 2 tattoos before this one, but this atmosphere just felt very rushed and pressured as opposed to truly being heard and having the employees work *with* me. Not much of a "consultation". Be prepared to really stand your ground. In retrospect, I should have walked out.

Rhonda Poster

I had a great experience with Pat. He was really cool and understanding. I love my new ink and will be back for more. The shop is very clean and the staff is very educated. I highly recommend them.

Hunnit Grand

Went 2/9/19 for piercings. Everything was clean neat and professional. Talked me through every step and was fast. Great place I definitely recommend this place. I love Amber

Matthew Sanders

They run a clean shop decent tattoos for a decent price.

Judyth Stayton

My UNDERAGE daughter just came home with a navel piercing performed WITHOUT MY CONSENT. The piercing was done by Pat. My daughter doesn't even have a driver's license and her only photo ID is her school ID. What kind of reputable place does this without any due diligence to ensure children are of legal age to get these procedures done? If zero stars were possible, it would be zero.

Rashida Kadjogbé

The piercer was nice she seemed to be fresh out of being an apprentice she still needed lots of help but was nice enough and did a good job, nice people person. The front desk guy was a jerk. He was too busy laughing and joking with some friend of his to do his job. I had my license out for about five minutes while he laughed and talked. I put it away just for him to ask me for it again. Too busy to answer my questions about the form. I almost didn't go through with it because he was such a tool. If it wasn't for him I would give this place 3/4 stars.

Rasheca Baker

Professional and patience. Pat was my artist.

Gretchen Geist

I got my navel pierced at American Pride Tattoo. Pat was awesome! Very professional, explained the aftercare thoroughly, and made me feel comfortable during the piercing process. Would highly recommend getting a piercing done here by Pat Nice.

Briana Bosworth

I stopped in to buy a plastic retainer for my nose and Daith piercing before I had some medical procedures that required all metal jewelery to be removed. The girl at the front desk, Lauren, was pleasant. She said she could insert the retainers for me. When she went to remove my labret stud from my nose, I am pretty positive that instead of removing the two pieces, she ripped the entire stud through the piercing. The top piece went flying, my nose was bleeding a good amount, and it hurt as badly as it did when it was first pierced. She tried to tell me it was because I had an allergic reaction to my jewelery (surgical grade titanium), which I’ve worn since it was pierced in August with no issues. After searching for about 10 minutes, I found the top piece on the floor, along with a disposable razor cover, many other jewelry pieces, and a staple. (Side note: the piercer wore gloves, the tools were sterilized and packaged, etc. Just the floor was dirty.). After some work, she got both retainers in, although my nose was so swollen, the retainer barely reached through the hole. I woke up this morning to find the retainer I had placed in my Daith piercing was gone. Who knows when that fell out and as I am scheduled for a procedure today, I can’t have the original ring put back in until tomorrow at the earliest. I don’t even know if the piercing will still be open then. My nose is still bloody, sore, and swollen. I keep having to push the retainer to keep it pushed completely through the hole. Changing a nose labret post should not hurt and end with blood. All in all, I will not be returning to this shop. Although it was convenient in location, my two piercings are going to be effected by this. I feel Lauren was kind and apologetic about what happened, but it seemed she did not have the knowledge/training to do what she did. She struggled with changing both piercings and did not ask for help. I feel bad for writing this review, but I feel like the owner and future customers should be aware. ***Edited: I went to my normal tattoo/piercing studio today for help with my piercings. I was not only confirmed that my nose was torn due to the stud removal, but I was fitted with a larger gauge retainer than my normal jewelery. The retainer was also too short for my piercing. He also reassured me that my jewelery was NOT causing an allergic reaction. I was also told to watch my piercing very closely because it looks like it’s becoming infected due to the injury.

Jessi R

I went I got my second holes in my ears done today by Amber. She was wonderful in explaining everything to me. From making sure I had the right size hoop from my ear to the cleaning process. She even triple checked with me about the placement to make sure I liked them. I’m so happy with them.

Dennis M

Od is my artist. Love his work, love this shop. Very neat and welcoming

John Smtih

Waited for an hour and a half only to be told the 2 very small tattoos I wanted in all black would be $300. Because “it’s on your face man haha” total morons.The 3 guys in there were all rude and not concerned with anything. The lady was nice although after sitting in there for an hour and a half didn’t say a word to me. You’re better off going to any other shop around. Go to eternal in clawson, actual fair prices and they don’t treat you like a walking paycheck. I will forever tell friends and family to never consider this place.

Deanne Bradshaw

They did an awful job on my tattoo and then tried to convince me it was because I didn't put enough cream on it. They fought me about it until I showed them the pictures of what it looked like on the first day. It was so messy when they tried to fix it they couldn't even read what it was supposed to say. And it was not fancy calligraphy. OD did eventually try to fix it but it was a lot more hassle and pain then I ever thought my tattoo would be.

lilyanna

I got a very small tattoo by Od (7 simple black lines) and it looks horrible, extremely uneven, and I was overcharged about $110. Do not recommend.

mike dingwall

Great artist

Nadia C

I got my ears pierced here and they did an excellent job and gave me great aftercare. Great experience would definitely go again

Morgan McCann

Great service and super friendly!

Nikki Raeburn

The shop was incredibly dirty. The carpet looks absolutely terrible and didn't inspire a lot of confidence in me when I went in to get a couple ear piercings. The piercer was rushing and didn't tell me what jewelry she was going to put in, what gauge... nothing. I had to ask questions and she seemed clueless about what titanium anodizing even was. The little cubicle where I was getting my ear pierced was DIRTY. There were stains in the carpet and on the walls. The tools were sealed in packaging so as far as I know they were okay. When she pierced my ear she didn't put any paper towel down and the blood from my ear got all over my clothes. When she was trying to put in the ball in the captive ball hoop she couldn't get it in (It is a simple process if you have ring opening pliers... seriously it's a 5 dollar tool). I was in immense pain as she twisted my freshly pierced ear while struggling to get the ball in. She then opens the dirty drawer with her gloved hand and grabs another pair of pliers. Eventually she gets it in, and I feel like I am going to pass out. Needless to say nothing about my experience was clean, safe, friendly or welcoming. I will never return here again. They are expensive for piercings, 55 each for some no name stainless steel hoops! This is a terrible place and you should go elsewhere. UPDATE: I also wanted to add that I did try to speak with the manager a couple days after my experience and they were totally hesitant to help or come to a resolution, this place is garbage.

Nick Bajpai

Come in and ask for J. Marlee. Amazing quality, value, and customer service.

Nick Valentine

WARNING!! My experience with this place was terrible! I got a tattoo that's (no ways in hell) looks like the picture I had given the artist.. called 5 times in over 2 weeks to try to fix this and the owner (Who ever she is) is not taking my calls nor returning them.. I'm at a loss here.. over all I over paid for the time he had worked on me.. I was uncomfortable with the attitude of the people working there and most importantly I didn't get what I was promised.. Very unhappy.. I actually wish I had never walked through the door there..

Yovana Ashner

the guys are so great! love the work

Althee Pearson

We went there to get ear piercing Marlee was very professional and he explained in detail on how to clean the earrings.

Peter

Had a half sleeve done by David Anthony and the work was perfect. Nice involvement and very clean stations. I have to give them a five star rating.

Eric Bishop

Great place great people and amazing tattoos

Jason Roda

Marley is a professional as he made me feel at home while he put me in pain. Great work!

Christine Riley

What a great experience we had. Nice and clean. Amber was very gentle with our 6 month old and took her time. We are very pleased with the care she took with us.

Amanda Salmu

i was a walk in and had a great experience, pat the tattoo artist was great and so kind.. i would go back for many more and give them 5 stars all day..

Alyssa Tackett

Would not recommend to anyone. Went to get my navel peirced. The first time i went the girl used the wrong bar which cause infection not only but while trying to peirce it she stabbed me in 2 other places on my stomach. Had to go back it get it taken out. When i went in they said they would have to charge me again for there mess up. But after talking to the manager he agreed to to it for free. Waited 2 weeks for it to heal just to have another guy do it and he didnt put it deep enough so it ripped out. Wont be coming back.

kimberly storks

Amazing customer service.. fun atmosphere.. clean..

Joe Jones

Great for beautiful tattoos

Don Saylor

Top notch

Morrin McGunagle

I have been to American Pride in the past to get simple tattoos which were done well. Two weeks ago though I got a tattoo by Ody. The stencil looked great and I thought it was a simple enough design anyone could do it. The tattoo is not good. It is thick black lines that look scratchy and are uneven, some areas are even fading out already. He did not follow the stencil. I am very unhappy with this experience, and as I said, it is a very simple tattoo and should've been very easy for anyone who's held a tattoo machine to complete. The only positive is that it's not crooked. If you go to American Pride, make sure you're getting a very simple tattoo and make sure you don't care too much how it turns out. I will be going to another shop to get my tattoo fixed or covered. I was hoping it would look better as it healed but it doesn't look any better. I couldve had better work done by a kitchen magician.