The Pittsburgh Tattoo Studio

I took my then 16-year-old, while we were doing some college touring. I had promised her she could get a tattoo for her senior year. This was over the summer, and I don't remember who the young lady was who did it. But she was super awesome, and my daughter was very comfortable with her. My daughter was very happy with the tattoo as well. My daughter will be attending college in Pittsburgh in the fall, so I won't be surprised if she schedules some more visits there. Thank you!

Amy is PHENOMENAL! My husband and I have been going to Amy for years now. We recommend her to anyone looking for new ink!

An absolutely predatory tattoo parlor. Don’t ever go here. They make their artists sign contracts that sign over all their artwork to the studio so they can’t use them in portfolios because it’s the ‘studios’ property. They work them to the bone and force them to take every walk in ever, not allowed to say no. There are so many problematic things about this place, it’s not even funny.

I have gotten several tattoos here over the years. I was always a fan and referred people here...that is until today. On 8.26.22 I had a piece done by Lauren in Dormont. It had quite a few flaws and the shop and artist graciously agreed to do their best to "fix" it at no charge to me. I had a touch up on 9.30.22 and discussed some other things I'd like to add/correct. Lauren said no problem, I'll make notes and just call to schedule. Fast forward to today- I called to schedule another correction/touch up as well as add in a small piece that we had discussed. The male receptionist was very rude from the time he picked up the phone. He got frustrated that I was trying to schedule for a piece that he did not have a picture of, despite me trying to explain that it was already discussed with the artist. He put me on hold to take another call, but prior to pressing hold, he audibly said "I hate it when people call and..." before putting me on hold. When he returned to the call, with an attitude and rude tone, I asked what does he hate when people call and if he had an issue with me scheduling. Let me tell you, I have never been so disrespected by someone who I was trying to bring business to. He got irate and started raising his voice at me. I very politely said to him that I would just reach out to the artist since he was having such an issue with me and he became even more rude stating thatbhe doesnt know who i thinknibam, but inwill not go around him. I am appalled that the "receptionist" a business would be so very rude to someone on the other end of the phone who is just trying to get her butchered tattoo corrected by the artist who did the sub par work. I will never recommend this shop to anyone again. Very disappointing because there are SOME very talented artists here and I have enjoyed coming here over the years.

I got a tattoo and a nose piercing at the Dormont location today. The staff were all extremely nice and welcoming. Mik was delightful and did fantastic job on my tattoo. I highly recommend!

They are very friendly and very helpful with instructions. it was an all an all good experience will go back again.

It was my 1st tattoo done in PENNSYLVANIA , been in Pennsylvania almost 4 1/2 years now, all my others tattoos were done in Hawai'i where im originally from, but to top it off, it was an awesome experience, cool vibes , and good experience, loved my tattoo artist and will definitely be going there again for sure, i found the spot to get tattoos, amongst so so many this one is the one i choose .. 10/10 100% recommended go there 👌 👍 ♥ 😀 😄 👏 👌 👍 ♥

Highly professional and amazingly talented artists. The setup they have is private and clean, the staff are intelligent and kind, and they have so much to offer! We had Marcella Hans and they were amazing! They talked us through the process, and I had drawn my tattoo and they worked with it to ensure it would fit the size and helped me work through it so it was perfect. I highly recommend getting your next tattoo or piercing here! They also sell mugs and shirts!

This place has amazing artists and receptionists, but AWFUL ownership and business practices. I had sent them my design over email of the piece I was having done on 11/1 by my artist. I had sent this email a week prior to my appointment. I got a call the next day, 6 days prior to my appointment, and they told me my artist had left over a month ago and I could go to a different artist. When did they plan on telling me my artist had left when my appointment was IN their system with the artist that had left?! So, I had said I wanted my deposit back because my artist had fully left the business and I did not want to see another artist at the studio because it was not my artist. It was not fair for them to keep my deposit under these circumstances. If it was my doing or reasoning for the tattoo not being completed, that would be a whole different scenario, but this was a business based doing. After calling and talking to the owner, she gave us our $50 back and BANNED us from the studio for rightfully wanting our money back. This place has awful ownership and I will not be recommending them to any of my close friends for future tattoos because if this is how a business treats their customers and their artists, I don’t want to support them.

Very clean shop, extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely go back

Lizzie is super friendly and does phenomenal work! Super happy with this piece. Thank you! 😊 Overall place is super clean with great employees.

I was told that I had the correct anatomy for an industrial when I apparently did not. I would have been fine with being told it was not the right piercing for me, since i knew that was a very real possibility. It wasn't a make or break and I had other piercings in mind if it wasn't an option. First off, the bar that was placed was excessively long and caused a lot of difficulties from the beginning. It was also externally threaded and not of great quality. Within 3 weeks I developed irritation bumps despite a meticulous cleaning regimen and care. 7 weeks later and they were still not healing and the bumps were worsening, on top of that the bar itself rested on the flat of my ear from the beginning causing a pressure spot. I was re-evaluated by a reputable piercer who said I should have never been told yes in the first place due to incorrect anatomy and how terrible the jewelry and placement were. I was also told that they frequently have to take out and fix piercings from this shop. I would recommend going elsewhere for piercings.

Great experience! Lauren did a wondeful job on my ankle tattoo. The studio was clean and inviting. All aftercare was explained well and Lauren answered any questions for me.

Fantastic experience beginning to end. The shop is clean and well lit, each chair has ample privacy. Bethany pierced me and she was very patient, professional, and charming - and very prepared. The whole shop seemed to be staffed by women, which was refreshing and made me feel comfortable immediately when I arrived.

This was my first experience at pgh tattoo studio. Lauren did mine and my partner's tattoo and she was attentive, caring, very patient, and of course we got awesome ink out of it! She worked with me to spruce up my antique heart tattoo i got when i was 19 y.o. And bonus: she's SO funny. TPTS should have comedy night with Lauren, honestly. She talked to us the whole time, and it's very obvious she likes her job and wants to be there. Thanks Lauren and TPTS!

I had a wonderful experience with The Pittsburgh Tattoo Studio, both in Dormont and in Washington. I was tattooed by Lizzie - she was knowledgeable, efficient and nailed all of the fine lines in my tattoo. Both locations had friendly and helpful staff, a clean and chic environment, and were run by women (love to see it). 10/10 would absolutely recommend!

JUST got my nipples pierced at Pittsburgh Tattoo Studio. Everyone was so nice and the place was impressively clean. Their prices are better than any other piercing place I've found so far. Bethany did my piercings and she was AWESOME. It really didn't hurt that much, just like a big pinch. Now that I'm home... It still feels like they're being pinched, but that's all. I would totally recommend this place.

i received three piercings at this location, and none of them were handled correctly. i had my conch done, which took approximately 10 seconds to get the needle through while the piercer shoved and twisted it through my cartilage, a miracle that healed. my nostril was done at an odd angle, and my tragus? didnt even last 24 hours when it was pierced in basically the side of my face with an extremely short bar, and hurt worse than the excruciatingly twisted conch piercing. these people are not the professionals they claim to be.

Incredibly clean and attractive environment. Private spaces for the service, which was really nice and unexpected. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and the whole experience was as good as it gets!

Today, I went and got a tattoo that I've been wanting to get for the past 3 years! When I got there the wait time was only about 15 mins (with an appt) and then when it was time, the artist (Lauren) did an amazing job! She made sure to get everything exactly as I wanted, took care to make it as painless as possible, and only took an hr and a half! I was told by other studios that it would take 3-5hrs. The tattoo is beautiful and I'm so glad I chose this studio to get it done. Its a very professional, clean, and accommodating establishment. 100% recommend!