Southside Tattoo & Body Piercing

I had spent 4 years trying to get an autograph, just missing it by inches sometimes. This spawned the wild idea, that when I finally cornered my quarry, I would get the autograph tattooed.\r \r April 11th, 2010 marked the end to my epic quest ,and, with the autographer's blessing, I set off on a Sunday afternoon to find someone to tattoo over the quickly fading sharpie on my shoulder.\r \r South Side Tattoo was the only place open and I was a little leary of just going to whoever, but I walked in to a very clean waiting room that smelled vaguely of anticeptic. My courage rallied, I prepered myself for my very first tattoo.\r \r Mike was wonderful for agreeing to ink me so close to closing time! The minty smell of his chewing gum and the constant buzz of the needle enveloped the basement room as he gently turned my autograph into a work of art.\r \r Within days it was healed, and now, a week later, I couldn't be happier with his work. Pros: Open on Sunday more

I had spent 4 years trying to get an autograph, just missing it by inches sometimes. This spawned the wild idea, that when I finally cornered my quarry, I would get the autograph tattooed. April 11th, 2010 marked the end to my epic quest ,and, with the autographer's blessing, I set off on a Sunday afternoon to find someone to tattoo over the quickly fading sharpie on my shoulder. South Side Tattoo was the only place open and I was a little leary of just going to whoever, but I walked in to a very clean waiting room that smelled vaguely of anticeptic. My courage rallied, I prepered myself for my very first tattoo. Mike was wonderful for agreeing to ink me so close to closing time! The minty smell of his chewing gum and the constant buzz of the needle enveloped the basement room as he gently turned my autograph into a work of art. Within days it was healed, and now, a week later, I couldn't be happier with his work. Pros: Open on Sunday more

Placed seemed very sterile. However my piercer, whose name i forgot, was not skilled in eyebrow piercing. Perhaps she was new. My eyebrow piercing was not aligned properly and multiple piercing shops commented on how poorly it was pierced. I was having problems with the piercing (yes i followed proper cleaning instructions) and I did have to take it out. Luckily, I did not develop any infections. But I just want to stress the importance of finding out how long this person has been piercing and what type of training he or she had. Pros: Very clean looking place Cons: The piercing more

Placed seemed very sterile. However my piercer, whose name i forgot, was not skilled in eyebrow piercing. Perhaps she was new. My eyebrow piercing was not aligned properly and multiple piercing shops commented on how poorly it was pierced. I was having problems with the piercing (yes i followed proper cleaning instructions) and I did have to take it out. Luckily, I did not develop any infections. But I just want to stress the importance of finding out how long this person has been piercing and what type of training he or she had. Pros: Very clean looking place Cons: The piercing more

I had my nose pierced there about a year ago and recently had a tattoo done there. It was a quote on my foot and I had Amy. She was quick, good, and it turned out awesome. I will definitely go back there. Definitely go to Amy if your getting a tattoo!! more

Walking in, I was not intimidated at all. the girl behind the counter smiled and then helped me with everything I needed. The woman who did my piercing was extremely nice and informative. I didn't feel unwelcome or alienated. I DEFINITELY recommend SSTattoo for anyone looking to get their first tat or piercing. I know I'll be going back. Pros: friendly, non judgmental employees more

Walking in, I was not intimidated at all. the girl behind the counter smiled and then helped me with everything I needed. The woman who did my piercing was extremely nice and informative. I didn't feel unwelcome or alienated. I DEFINITELY recommend SSTattoo for anyone looking to get their first tat or piercing. I know I'll be going back. Pros: friendly, non judgmental employees more

my friend and i went to southside tatoo for our first tattoos and we had a really great experience. we did not know what to expect but we felt real comfortable when we got there. i was the leery one because it was her idea but we got lucky with the draw and got veronica as our artist, i got to go first and while she had me totally at ease she did a great job with my ""bone guy"" tattoo. she then was able to give my friend the tattoo she really wanted. it was a day i will not forget. thanks. more

my friend and i went to southside tatoo for our first tattoos and we had a really great experience. we did not know what to expect but we felt real comfortable when we got there. i was the leery one because it was her idea but we got lucky with the draw and got veronica as our artist, i got to go first and while she had me totally at ease she did a great job with my "bone guy" tattoo. she then was able to give my friend the tattoo she really wanted. it was a day i will not forget. thanks. more

I've been pierced by South Side tattoo four times and I've gotten two tattoos and I love them! The atmosphere is phenomonal their piercers and tattoo artist are well informed and they're very clean. I reccomend Veronica for tattoos, she's a wonderful artist and very easy to talk to, she kept me laughing through my hour and a half session and left me with a gorgeous tattoo. more

I've been pierced by South Side tattoo four times and I've gotten two tattoos and I love them! The atmosphere is phenomonal their piercers and tattoo artist are well informed and they're very clean. I reccomend Veronica for tattoos, she's a wonderful artist and very easy to talk to, she kept me laughing through my hour and a half session and left me with a gorgeous tattoo. more

I was in Pittsburgh in June '08 for a visit home. I live in WA state. I decided I wanted to get my tatoo done. Brandon did a nice design, love the tat. It didn't even really hurt, gave me ointment and advised how to keep it clean, wash at least three times a day, etc. Very nice guy, not knocking him. Well, it has faded a bit and the white part in my red, white and blue double hearts are not white. I wanted to get it touched up by a local artist because I'm getting married in a few months. The artist took a look at it and said the white part will never be white because he said the last artist tried too hard and I seem to have scar tissue underneath the color because he ""tried to make it bulletproof."" So, needless to say, it would be useless to try to get it fixed up a bit. Do not get me wrong, I love my tat and I was told I can come back for color retouch for free...but I'd have to fly cross country. Well, nothing like a second opinion, gonna get another artist in a local shop to check it out. Regardless, would still reccommend SS Tattoo because the atmosphere is great and they make you feel comfortable. Plus, they keep the pain to a minimum. Pros: cool people, nice place Cons: May be my own fault ,checking options. more

I was in Pittsburgh in June '08 for a visit home. I live in WA state. I decided I wanted to get my tatoo done. Brandon did a nice design, love the tat. It didn't even really hurt, gave me ointment and advised how to keep it clean, wash at least three times a day, etc. Very nice guy, not knocking him. Well, it has faded a bit and the white part in my red, white and blue double hearts are not white. I wanted to get it touched up by a local artist because I'm getting married in a few months. The artist took a look at it and said the white part will never be white because he said the last artist tried too hard and I seem to have scar tissue underneath the color because he "tried to make it bulletproof." So, needless to say, it would be useless to try to get it fixed up a bit. Do not get me wrong, I love my tat and I was told I can come back for color retouch for free...but I'd have to fly cross country. Well, nothing like a second opinion, gonna get another artist in a local shop to check it out. Regardless, would still reccommend SS Tattoo because the atmosphere is great and they make you feel comfortable. Plus, they keep the pain to a minimum. Pros: cool people, nice place Cons: May be my own fault ,checking options. more

I got my first piercing here, my eyebrow, and my piercer, Dave, was really calm about telling me what each step of the process was, making sure everything was where I wanted it and talked to me throughout to keep my mind off of the piercing process. Their prices are very reasonable as well. I recommend going here for any piercings and am definitely going to go there for my tattoos too! Pros: Great prices, great service! more

I have had my last 2 tattoos and 3 piercings done at South Side Tattoo and I have never had a bad experience. I had 2 different artists and 2 different body piercers and all were equally professional. Everyone there is so nice from the time you enter the door to the time you leave. Before finding South Side Tattoo I had been to several other shops none of them being a good experience at all. I have to agree with the other review that if someone had that type of problem they must be talking about one of the other shops in southside. Once again they won best in the burg and that is coming from the people so obviously they are doing something right. I can guarantee if you go to South Side Tattoo and you see how professional, clean, friendly, and I could go on , but the bottom line is you will never go elsewhere again. Pros: Best in the Burg more

I now have 4 tattoos from South Side Tattoo but my first tattoo (BIG MISTAKE) was done at a different shop in South Side. I went to South Side Tattoo and they did a beautiful cover up for me. Now South Side Tattoo is the only place I will ever go. When I spoke to the receptionist he was so nice and helpful, he came out and traced my old tattoo then told me I would have to make an appointment so the artists could come up with a few options for me to look at. When I come in for my appointment I saw the drawings and they were all perfect I have never seen such nice art work come out of any other tattoo shop in Pittsburgh. What was so nice was that there were three drawings to look at, and that made me feel like that artists really cared and took there time so I could have options. I never thought my old tattoo could be coved up with flowers that look so nice. After the tattoo was all done I was so happy that old ugly tattoo was gone. Everyone at South Side Tattoo is highly talented and they know what they are doing (Unlike all of the other shops in Southside) that is why I have no clue what that one review is talking about. I think they might be talking about a different tattoo shop in Southside. Because my experience there was nothing like that at all and I can not believe that the people that are always so wonderful to me would ever do anything like that to anyone, it?s just not them. Thank You So Much South Side Tattoo you are the BEST SHOP IN PITTSBURGH!! Pros: Highly Talented Staff!!! more

I have had my last 2 tattoos and 3 piercings done at South Side Tattoo and I have never had a bad experience. I had 2 different artists and 2 different body piercers and all were equally professional. Everyone there is so nice from the time you enter the door to the time you leave. Before finding South Side Tattoo I had been to several other shops none of them being a good experience at all. I have to agree with the other review that if someone had that type of problem they must be talking about one of the other shops in southside. Once again they won best in the burg and that is coming from the people so obviously they are doing something right. I can guarantee if you go to South Side Tattoo and you see how professional, clean, friendly, and I could go on , but the bottom line is you will never go elsewhere again. Pros: Best in the Burg more

I now have 4 tattoos from South Side Tattoo but my first tattoo (BIG MISTAKE) was done at a different shop in South Side. I went to South Side Tattoo and they did a beautiful cover up for me. Now South Side Tattoo is the only place I will ever go. When I spoke to the receptionist he was so nice and helpful, he came out and traced my old tattoo then told me I would have to make an appointment so the artists could come up with a few options for me to look at. When I come in for my appointment I saw the drawings and they were all perfect I have never seen such nice art work come out of any other tattoo shop in Pittsburgh. What was so nice was that there were three drawings to look at, and that made me feel like that artists really cared and took there time so I could have options. I never thought my old tattoo could be coved up with flowers that look so nice. After the tattoo was all done I was so happy that old ugly tattoo was gone. Everyone at South Side Tattoo is highly talented and they know what they are doing (Unlike all of the other shops in Southside) that is why I have no clue what that one review is talking about. I think they might be talking about a different tattoo shop in Southside. Because my experience there was nothing like that at all and I can not believe that the people that are always so wonderful to me would ever do anything like that to anyone, it?s just not them. Thank You So Much South Side Tattoo you are the BEST SHOP IN PITTSBURGH!! Pros: Highly Talented Staff!!! more

Southside tattoo is the best shop anywhere! All of my family, friends and self have gotten all of our work done here. Well after a couple of us made a mistake and went somewhere else first. But the good think about that was Southside tattoo was able to fix that work too. Veronica is hands down the best tattoo artist ever, as for the rest of the staff everyone is great. As for those that feel the need to leave a bad review I guess you just can't make some people happy no matter how hard you try. Since it seems like you are standing alone it must be a problem with you not the shop. Your deposit money was returned and still your not happy. If you didn't get your tattoo at Southside tattoo I'm sure it wasn't as great as it could of been. But I guess you showed them! As for everyone I know and those of you I don't know yet, we would wait a week or longer if we had to so we would have the best work possible. Southside tattoo my hats off to you, keep up the good work. The rest of us out here still love you!!!!!! Pros: The best tattoos money can buy! Cons: not one more

Southside tattoo is the best shop anywhere! All of my family, friends and self have gotten all of our work done here. Well after a couple of us made a mistake and went somewhere else first. But the good think about that was Southside tattoo was able to fix that work too. Veronica is hands down the best tattoo artist ever, as for the rest of the staff everyone is great. As for those that feel the need to leave a bad review I guess you just can't make some people happy no matter how hard you try. Since it seems like you are standing alone it must be a problem with you not the shop. Your deposit money was returned and still your not happy. If you didn't get your tattoo at Southside tattoo I'm sure it wasn't as great as it could of been. But I guess you showed them! As for everyone I know and those of you I don't know yet, we would wait a week or longer if we had to so we would have the best work possible. Southside tattoo my hats off to you, keep up the good work. The rest of us out here still love you!!!!!! Pros: The best tattoos money can buy! Cons: not one more