BONES Poke & Smoke

I have many tattoos, but the tattoo that I received from Ricki is not a good one. It's splotchy, uneven, and the more it peels and heals the worse it looks. I'm super disappointed that I paid $100 for this. Ricki also did not say that she was a new tattoo artist, about 8 months into her practice I think is what she said. I am happy to work with new tattoo artists, as long as they are up front about their work and their time of working.

My best friend and I came in for matching tattoos, and I went first. When she started on me the tattoo gun she was using wasn't working properly, so she had to grab a new one. This second one she grabbed also wasn't working so she had to grab a third one which worked. But as she preceded to start tattooing me she said "I've only used this one on fake skin". Which I know doesn't affect anything because fake and real skin is basically the same thing but still, that's really NOT something you should say to your client. She continued working on my tattoo and in total it took 2.5 hours to complete my tattoo that was only simple black line work of three flowers and was only 6 inches tall. I wanted to get color in my tattoo but I did not want to sit there for another hour. It should have taken max 30 minutes to do. She also said during the tattoo that she would only charge me $90-$80, but instead charged me $100 when we went to pay up front. When Ricki started on my best friends tattoo her foot pedal went out three times, and she had to ask around the shop it seemed to borrow other artists equipment. Also during my best friends tattoo Ricki kept getting distracted, and would stop to talk often. While talking to another artist in her booth, Ricki yelled "No!" while tattooing my friend. This is tattoo artist 101 that you do NOT yell or say anything negative while tattooing your client. It was frustrating, and I wish we had a better experience.

Ricki is very nice, but I think that she needs to learn better tattoo etiquette when working with clients and needs to make sure that ALL of her equipment is working before tattooing their clients. I am frustrated, upset, and now I have to spend more money for another tattoo artist to fix my splotchy tattoo. I am not from Texas either, I live in Oklahoma so I am unable to come back for a touch up of any kind or receive any type of refund. Severely disappointed.

The tattoo shop as whole though is good, Brandi and the ladies at the front desk were all very nice. Clean and cool shop, just wish my best friend and I had a better artist unfortunately.

In the photo with the arrows - that's what my tattoo looks like underneath my skin that has peeled away...Will post more photos as it heals...

Cailey's line work and coloring is above phenomenal. I mean look at these spaceships. There is more work to come but I'm so excited for the end result. She is very professional with her customers, always makes sure she has it right the first time and explains the whole process fluently. The after care is simple and I'm glad I didn't buy into any of the 3rd party after care tattoo products.

The shop itself is very clean, uncluttered, and everyone there is very friendly and family oriented. Fantastic crew and with a Starbucks down stairs and a few casual places for dining makes for easy breaks between sessions.

I couldn't reccomend a more professional and amazing group of people to work in a tattoo shop. Thank you all for a wonderful first time experience.

I LOVE my new tattoo!!! Rickie is fabulous! I went to her for some leopard print on my upper arm. I just took my bandage off and it looks totally awesome. Rickie sat down with me and discussed fully what I was looking to do. She made me feel completely comfortable and at ease. She kept me posted as to what was happening and where we were with the tattoo process. The shop was clean and the rest of the staff was professional and fun too. I’ll definitely be back to see Rickie again.

Got my first piercing here. The shop was clean and neat. I was greeted apon entering. And was seen soon thereafter. The piercing was fast and the after care instructions were clear and concise. I would recommend.

I came in for a little Friday the 13th tattoo and Ricki tattooed me. She was incredibly friendly and helped ease my nerves about it all. Understood me on future tattoos and helped me decide on which shade to color. I definitely will be coming back to see her.

Love this place and the artists. I’ve visited Bones on many occasions and I’m always pleased with the cleanliness of the shop and the energy the people who work there bring to it. This time Rickie did my tattoos and waxing. She did excellent work, and made me feel comfortable. I absolutely love my tattoos and I will be/am a returning customer. I highly recommend her, she is amazing!

The second picture was my reference photo. A lit match. I came back a few weeks later because the tattoo crusted/scabbed over for 3 weeks. I have a sleeve so I knew this wasn’t right. He ~apologized~ for how awful the tattoo came out 😍☺️ I would go to hell before I ever went back to this tattoo shop

They were excellent in how they handled my daughter and a highly anticipated nose piercing.

I want to thank Richard for fixing my tattoo . I love it 😀 😍 ❤️ . Such a awesome guy . He will keep my business.

Such a clean shop, artists are easy to work with, smoke shop is pretty cool and I've had the BEST experience with the 2 artists already for some of what I did while my beautiful girlfriend has gotten the same amazing work from the owner and an artist herself. DEFINITELY suggest this place for some ink therapy!!!!