Review of Instinked Tattoo Studios by Jeff Burriss & Staff
Instinked Tattoo Studios by Jeff Burriss & Staff:
Instinked Tattoo Studios is a popular tattoo shop located in Portage, Indiana. The shop offers a wide range of services including tattoos, piercings, clothing, and permanent makeup. The shop is open seven days a week and has a team of experienced tattoo artists who are dedicated to providing high-quality work to their clients.
The shop is well-known for its clean and professional atmosphere. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making clients feel comfortable and at ease. The artists are skilled and knowledgeable, taking the time to listen to their clients' ideas and working with them to create unique and personalized designs.
Instinked Tattoo Studios has received a lot of positive feedback from its clients. Many have praised the shop for its exceptional work, professionalism, and affordable prices. The shop has also been commended for its commitment to cleanliness and safety, with clients feeling confident that they are in good hands when getting a tattoo or piercing.
While the shop has received some negative reviews, these are few and far between. Some clients have reported feeling disrespected by certain artists, while others have had issues with scheduling and communication. However, the vast majority of clients have had positive experiences at Instinked Tattoo Studios and would recommend the shop to others.
If you're looking for a reputable and reliable tattoo shop in Portage, Indiana, Instinked Tattoo Studios is definitely worth checking out. With its talented artists, friendly staff, and commitment to quality and safety, it's no wonder why this shop has become a local favorite.
From the business
"We're Instinked Tattoo Studios by Jeff Burriss & Staff, and we've been a tattoo studio here in Portage, IN, since 2019. We believe in creating art and memories, and that in this shop, we're a family, offering tattoos, permanent makeup and custom designs in multiple different artistic genres. We started this business because Jeff had a passion for the artwork and for tattooing, and had a vision of starting his own shop and growing along side his fellow artists, friends and clients. . We look forward to adding more to our repertoire as we continue to serve our clients and keep the legacy of the owner, Jeff Burriss, alive. We'd like to personally invite you to stop in for a tattoo, or permanent makeup, today!"
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- In-store shopping
Instinked Tattoo Studios by Jeff Burriss & Staff Reviews - 50
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Adam Royce
Smiley is awesome! He does amazing work. I’m going to him for all my tattoos. He is clean and professional. The shop is clean and Liberty and Dana were super nice to me when I was there. Everyone talked and joked around and made the whole experience enjoyable.
Kim
Had wanted to get a flash-style tattoo with my friend that Liberty had posted. Made sure to check with the shop that they would be open for walk-ins for this Wednesday and planned my trip accordingly. Once we arrived and filled out the paperwork, Smiley showed us to the back room where we could wait for Liberty to come back from break, no issue at all since it was a walk in and figured there would be a wait to begin with. Once Liberty was back and ready, Dana asked us to identify which of the flash tattoos we had wanted, I had explained that if possible, I would like mine to be a bit bigger, and was fine with paying the extra money if need be as it was an adjustment to the flash that was originally posted. My friend had inquired if the image could be mirrored to be facing the opposite direction. Dana was not sure if Liberty still had the image saved on her iPad and would check with her to see if it was an option. She came back and informed us that Liberty no longer had the original photo that the images were printed from (even though it was a tracing from a stock image) and that they would not be able to be changed. We asked for a few moments to discuss this. While my friend and I were discussing it, we overheard Liberty speaking rudely about us, along the lines of “get your $40 flash or get out,” among other things, which although not spoken directly to us, we received the message loud and clear. We decided to leave and take our business elsewhere, back to my regular tattoo shop where we were treated with respect and understanding and who even matched the $40 price we were quoted, even though their shop minimum is typically $120, and even though I never once expected them to even come close to the $40, let alone match it and had told them I was fine with the shop minimum price. I understand that these were flash style tattoos, and that the intention is essentially, you get what you get, but given the fact that we both acknowledged we were willing to pay more for the changes, and only wanted minor things changed that any artist is capable of changing, the entire situation was completely unprofessional.
This is not to say that all artists at this shop behave in the same manner. I have been to Caitlin for permanent cosmetics twice now, and have absolutely loved her and her work both times. She is exceptional at her job and makes each of her clients completely comfortable with their experience and is a wonderful artist to work with.I always recommend her to anyone who ever compliments my permanent cosmetics or any time it’s brought up. I truly look forward to my touch up appointment with her when the time becomes necessary.
I truly wanted to give Liberty a chance as I know she is a newer artist but given her unprofessional behavior over minor changes on a tattoo, Caitlin will be the only artist receiving my business in the future.
Leanna Powell
Smiley is a beast. I have a half sleeve of portraits on one arm, a big arm piece on the other arm, and most of my back done by him. He is professional, the shop is clean and relaxing, and the artwork is amazing. I won't go anywhere else.
Sebastian Kinlaw
Hands down best quality work you can find in the area. Booking requires a deposit but it's super easy to do an secured my date an time . Smiley was very professional an did a great job .. I will definitely be back ..
Ghost Train
Liberty is awesome she did a wonderful job on my tattoo and can't wait to got back to get more this place will always be my go to for tattoos everyone in there is awesome and makes you feel welcome
Harls
I've gone to InstInked for 23 out of my 25 tattoos. I'm loyal to this shop for a reason. The artists do amazing work and the prices are affordable.
erich connor
Great overall experience. I found the shop to be clean and professional without being lame. There is an energy that is creative and lively without crossing over to chaotic.
My artist was Heidi Rago. She is talented and creative. From my initial consultation, all the way to the completion of my 6+ hour piece, I have found her to be delightful. Heidi has an incredible work ethic and cares.
I highly recommend this shop and Heidi as an artist.
Eric Kap
Just gotta say Liberty is hands down the best artist I’ve experienced. Will be back for future tattoos and will recommend this place to friends looking for a shop. Thank you again for the awesome work!
OakBoy Werm
By far the best tattoo shop I’ve been to, and the only one I’ll go to from here on out. Smiley has done a lot of amazing tattoos on me including multiple cover ups. Amazing staff and clean, comfortable, professional atmosphere.
Dawn Manitowabi
Every Artist SMILEY who did mine , to the owner Jeff, Heidi, and Liberty are all great. They are all professional, friendly, clean, and personable. They make you comfortable and welcomed at all times and make their art come to life on you. I will be going back numerous more times. Prices are reasonable, and it's always a good time