Skin Evolution Tattoo

We came from a few different states for a girl’s trip and wanted to get tattoos together, the other shop we called a month prior to coming to C.S told us we wouldn't need an appointment since they were small tattoos. However, to our avail when we showed up, they said they couldn't do walk ins, that we had to have an appointment. So, we called around and Skin Evolution was able to accommodate all 4 of us. Kayla was super nice on the phone, and said she had an artist who could get us all in.

We drove over and Joshual, was able to make our concept come to fruition. The shop was clean, staff was friendly, and the shop was busy. Joshual took his time making sure each of tattoos came out the way we wanted. He was super personable and his work was amazing. We were all happy with the price, tattoo, and the customer service. They stayed open past their time, just to get us finished. If I am ever in Colorado Springs again, Joshual and Skin Evolution will definitely get my business again. You guys were awesome!!

My family and I chose the shop specifically because we have always wanted to do the "Get What You Get" tattoo and Skin Evolution is one of the only (if not the only, that I saw) shops that does this in the Springs.

The process was fairly straightforward, but I wanted to leave information for anyone else who is interested in it. All of our questions were answered and everything made clear beforehand, but it would be helpful if the shop's website listed these rules ahead of time. For anyone curious, one of the main reasons you don't see many reviews or pictures of the flash is because the shop's policy is no photography or sharing of the images before the tattoo, which we understood. There really is just a wide variety and it seemed like almost anything was possible (within reason/good taste) after we saw what each other got to choose from.

When we went, the cost was $100 upfront for two tokens/tries. This is non-refundable and done up-front... so you choose between the two. If you go with a group, each person will take their own turn and you can't "pool" your choices and have each person pick. The second person will not be able to take their turn until the first person picks their flash and confirms this with the receptionist.

The receptionist was able to have all 3 of us basically tattooed at once because several artists were able to accommodate walk-ins at the time. So, wait time was almost non-existent, which was a plus but will undoubtedly vary and should not be expected every time. All three in our group were able to discuss the tattoo with each artist and hash things out ahead of time. Paperwork process was painless.

What you should expect is a simple tattoo roughly around the size of a half-dollar. Outline and some simple shading were what we were told was included in the price. However, each artist is essentially an independent contractor and will set their own policies on things like color. Depending on what you want with the art you get, they will discuss potential increases in price to account for extra materials/ink/prep time. My artist, Sherry (who was amazing) did not charge me for a small amount of color. The artist who did my wife's said he would charge extra for each color she wanted, but we weren't blindsided or anything. As with any good shop, expectations and prices are communicated ahead of time even for these types of tattoos. So they came to an agreement pretty easily.

All artists were quick in both prep and tattooing, and each step of the way they ensure the client is satisfied. We were all pleased with the experience and having been able to check this off our tattoo bucket list.

Recommend that anyone who takes advantage of this kind of tattoo just exercise patience and (most of all) manages their expectations for a $100 tattoo. The staff and artists will ensure your experience is a good one... just treat them with kindness and respect!

Great work , but not what I wanted. I’m a little country (Texan) , so I have a little twang when I talk but I asked for 81G, not A1C as my lady thought it said while laughing (I’m diabetic , so she thought I was really repping that diabetic life). Things got missed and I have to take part of the responsibility…it was free hand, not stencil; so as he was drawing, then wiping, then drawing again, then wiping , etc..when he asked me to look at it I really couldn’t make out anything to be honest, it was like a smudge with lines.. He said it’s gonna be bigger , darker, it’s not going to look like that, so I shrugged it off MY MISTAKE, I should of re- verified what I wanted since I couldn’t make it out. Lack of communication on this one cost me more then just $150.

I got tattooed by a guest artist in this shop but I was there three days in a row and everyone in there was real professional and the art that was produced was amazing the shop is clean and everyone was friendly and kind I would go here again for sure

Jay does exceptional work! He’s done several tattoos and piercings on me and it’s always exactly what I want. I will def come back to Jay for more work!

I dont think I even got my tattooer's name. My bad. Anyway, he drew my tattoo up quick and wasted no time. Its not a huge tattoo but he took his time and I love it! Definitely what I was expecting! Thank you guys! Also the place looks great! Plus my touch ups are free if I need them!

I love this place! I got a piece that was very important to me done by Josh and he did amazing! Took the time to work with me to make sure I was getting exactly what I wanted and made sure I knew everything about the healing process I needed to make sure I had the best tattoo. Will definitely go back and have all my work done by him! Everyone there is also super nice and the shop is very clean :)

Sherry was my artist and she was amazing!!! I will be goin' back for more art when I have the funds for sure!!! Thank you sooo much! Ma'am!!! I love it and ur shop!!!

This shop is very clean and all the staff is welcoming. Elsa does all my tattoos and piercings, she’s a very well rounded artist with a light hand and quality work. I would recommend anyone I know to this shop for great work and cleanliness.

Skin Evolution is great! The whole staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and go way out of their to make sure that you're taken care of. I've worked with Elsa a bunch of times now. She's awesome! Elsa is a joy to sit with while she somehow turns what feels difficult to describe into the perfect interpretation of whatever scraps of an idea you've got. She's talented, creative, and makes sure you're keeping your head in the game with the occasional light hearted "how's that spot feel?" during what can be a mostly uncomfortable length of time. Regardless of who you're working with, the atmosphere in the shop is always inviting and warm. The whole staff keeps good comradery and it's fun having other artists give their first reactions to the new thing that you now have the pleasure of seeing for the rest of your life. I highly recommend Skin Evolution for every service they offer!