Review of Illusion Ink
Illusion Ink: A Tattoo Shop That Offers More Than Just Tattoos
Illusion Ink is a tattoo shop located in Southaven, Mississippi. The shop offers a range of tattooing services, including custom designs, cover-ups, and touch-ups. The shop also offers body piercing services, including nose, belly button, and eyebrow piercings. The shop is open seven days a week, but the hours vary, so it's best to call ahead to confirm.
The shop has a team of talented tattoo artists who are skilled in a range of styles, including traditional, black and gray, and color. The artists take the time to listen to their clients' ideas and work with them to create a design that they will love. The shop also has a reputation for being clean and sterile, which is essential when it comes to tattooing and piercing.
Illusion Ink has received mixed reviews from customers. Some customers have had great experiences with the shop, praising the talented artists and friendly staff. Others have had negative experiences, with some customers reporting crooked piercings and misspelled tattoos. However, it's worth noting that the shop has responded to negative reviews and has offered to fix any issues.
Overall, Illusion Ink is a tattoo shop that offers more than just tattoos. With a range of services, talented artists, and a commitment to cleanliness and safety, the shop is worth checking out if you're in the Southaven area.
From the business
"Welcome to Illusion Ink we are known for providing the highest quality tattoos and piercings in the Mid-south for over 26 years. We offer professional body piercing and tattooing with 31 years of experience, body jewelry, and the best aftercare products on the market so next time you think of getting a tattoo or piercing think Illusion Ink!!!!"
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- In-store shopping
Illusion Ink Reviews - 99
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Taraya Newman
I originally had an appointment somewhere else but that guy had an emergency and had to cancel fast forward the reviews looked good so I went to illusion. Wait time wasnt bad it was a simple tattoo environment was alright long story short the artist misspelled the wording on my arm. Figured maybe it was the swelling the next morning still messed up so I went back up there no empathy from the artist or the girls at the desk
Basically they asked what do you want us to do because there are no refunds
Asked to speak to a manager was advised he wasnt there then they began apologizing and made an appointment for a touch up. I showed up and the touch up is worse than the original work and the lettering is messed up now I have to go somewhere else and get a completely different design just to cover this mess up. No follow up from the artist Dave or the shop after knowing the work was messed up. Mistakes happen ok but mis-spelling is not a crooked piercing or a design someone just didnt care for I would not recommend this shop just based on sloppy work, lack of empathy and failing to take responsibility...they checked the paperwork and the pictures several times in front of me like i gave them the wrong wording. In short a wedding tattoo gone wrong with any business be careful and head to illusion ink for basic tattoos you can cover up because no telling what you may get out of here. Dave apologized and I'm sure it was heartfelt when he was fixing it however still wouldn't recommend this shop based on overall experience
Carly S
James M, is a amazing tattoo artist in Southaven MS and did exactly what I wanted to my arm. We started on a half sleeve and it healed so beautifully. Our touch up was impeccable. Really brought out the abstract and realism to the design. Also it was a very relaxing to have someone work so well with my ideas. Thank you illusion ink for providing me with a great experience. I look forward to many more sessions with James M. Also I intended to get my naval and septum pierced the owner is super kind and very accommodating.
Miranda Cullum
Walked in and showed a picture of what I wanted. James and the girls at the desk were very friendly as tears poured. This was something I have wanted for a few years, and on a whim decided to go for it. Definitely recommend this shop! Also, he was not heavy-handed and made sure sizing and placement were perfect for me before starting!
Tina Richmond
I went to get a nose piercing and the experience was wonderful..It was simple, fast, and fun. Service was pleasant. No wait. I recommend 💯. I will be going back for all my services.
Destiny Rines
Absolutely LOVED billy today. He was so professional and talkative to me when i was extremely palm sweating!! 🤍 thank you so much and i highly recommend this tattoo shop!!!
Kiara Ratliff
What kind of jewelry do y’all use for septum and nostril piercings? I came in last Saturday 2/18 and this week my nose seems irritated with the feeling of the rings touching it
Azyah C
You should really work on hiring piercers who CARE about what they do and their clients. They’re too rushed and it shows. 3 people including me have gotten crooked piercings from here. Piercers, TAKE YOUR TIME and take into consideration the opinion of your client on their piercing.
Rhonda Kapps
The place was clean and nice. Receptionist was very friendly and helpful. Carl was meh. He did the piercing fine; he just seemed bothered and not very personable.
Morgan Bailey
Thank you so much! I have heard great things and I knew this was where I needed to bring my daughter to get her ears pierced for the first time. Everyone was so nice & knowledgeable. And a big shout-out to Carl! He made the process so quick & easy, and my daughter's earrings are even & beautiful. Super nice guy! Any piercing work, we recommend them 100%. I'll definitely be back for my work in the future.
Outcast Garage
Got my eyebrow ring done was put really low nearly in my eyelid. And my friends nose ring was put in crooked. Both ended up getting infected weeks later. And my eyebrow ring was honestly just such a weird shape you could see the bar through my skin when the swelling went down.