Tattoos by Lou

Very rude artists here. Ozzy and Lenny both forgot about my appointments separate times and were rude when I came in to talk to them. Eventually they both tattooed me and the tattoos came out terrible they faded very fast and wanted to charge me for a touch up. I would highly recommend to go somewhere else unless you want to spend a ridiculous amount of money and come out with a very mediocre tattoo.

Super happy !! I went to get an industrial piercing & Katie made sure that I was relaxed & it wasn’t as painless as I thought. Thank you !!

I have never desired to get a tattoo, until today. I walk in hoping to get my questions answered about a tiny tattoo and the price for it, and I was met by a rude as hell employee who literally told me, «you’re rude as fuck!»
He misunderstood where I was coming from as a new customer and tattoo-​virgin. I spoke with the front desk first, needed to sit on their minimum price of $ 65, then went up to an artist and that’s where this guys gets up from the couch he was laying on across the room to butt in and tell me to basically leave. I wasn’t even talking to him. Why a grown ass man feels it’s okay to talk to a girl like that, I will never know.
I get that tattoo shops have a more laid back staff than an office but as a paying customer I shouldn’t be called «rude as fuck». I am in shock. I’m out.
Update: I received the most insincere apology for via message for this so I had to update. It sounded copied and pasted. This customer service is dirt.
I’m still in shock. And I don’t consider myself sensitive but I’ve never been called rude as fuck. If you are trying to keep a «friendly staff» as mentioned in your message, maybe not keep the bearded guy that yells f bombs at your customers. And please don’t write me another disingenuous message. I don’t appreciate them. Take care!

My daughters and I see Ozzy. In our opinion he is the most talented tattoo artist ever! Besides his obvious talent, Ozzy also takes the time to listen to what his clients want and worked with us until we found designs that we really liked. He is very patient, clean, professional and caring.
Thanks Ozzy for our new tattoos today. As always you were awesome!!!

Awesome place got my second small tattoo here and will come back for more. Super clean place and friendly staff. Carlos is the best!!!

Been here in the past to get my belly button pierced and my family gets our tattoos done here. But I recently went in to get my nose (re)pierced and my piercer was Katie. She did a wonderful job to make sure that everything being used was clean and new! I really felt calm before she poked through my previously pierced and already scarred over nose. So far the healing process is going well and I am really happy I was able to get a cute spike nose stud! :)

Got my nose pierced at 11pm. Love that they’re open late. The guy who pierced me was so cool and helpful. Clean and professional spot. Definitely recommend!

To be fair and honest, my tattoo does look pretty nice… now. A little bit more coloring in certain areas and it would of been perfect. The only difference between this tattoo and my other two, is that after it was healed for about 2 months, I started to get small little bumps on it. I was assuming it couldn’t be because it was infected or anything. My first thought was that I was getting an allergic reaction to the ink. I took benadryl for two days and the bumps were gone. It went away for two months then came back again, and I proceeded to start the whole benadryl act and again it went away. Luckily until this day it hasn’t happened again. I’m not sure if it was cheap ink or what not, but my other color tattoos that I have, I never experienced this with. I felt like I was over charged, and they were pretty much charging me for the hype of the shop. It wasn’t my first choice to come here, but a co worker recommended this place. Would I get another tatt here ever again? Probably not… am I satisfied with me tattoo? Yes. More of a 3 ½ stars, bumping up to 4.

Dirty parlor, reeks of pot — no way I’m letting someone who’s high work on me.

the people here are just rude nowadays. the place used to be much nicer— I had gotten two tattoos done here about ten years ago. but walked in today and was treated like an idiot. rude people… very disappointed.

They seem knowledgable but I went in and have never been treated with such disrespect. I don’t have tons of piercings and I feel like they treated me like a child because of it. They were supremely unhelpful and I felt uncomfortable being in there. Talented guys who know what’s happening but it’s not worth feeling like they don’t want you there.

I got two piercings done here, an eyebrow and tongue. Both of them looked good but healed badly. The balls on my eyebrow had dug into my skin and scared unlike any other eyebrow piercing I’ve seen. I took care of both very well though. I got another piercing done a different shop and it turned out fine. Don’t get pierced here.

Came in late for a design and price quote late-​ish on a Sunday night (2 hours before close) and walked out with my tattoo in place. I had been looking for some of the artists who were mentioned in other reviews, but Moses was the only guy available, and I’m glad. I knew what I was looking for, but I have zero artistic talent and needed help with the design. Moses stopped the work he was doing on a massive design to talk with me. Within 20 minutes, Moses had put together the design I wanted: reduced the size from the picture I had, simplified it so that the colors would still show through. I considered asking him to go a step further in actually filling in the color on paper, so I could see how we would handle the blending, but in the end I took a leap of faith and am so glad I did. This is my third tattoo, and the only one that I didn’t literally have copied from a design I brought to the artist, and I think it’s my favorite. I knew I wanted the colors to blend, but given the simple design, he asked for permission to do some embellishments and it came out AWESOME. I’d never thought I would go for any level of spontaneity on my tattoos (I hung the design of my first tattoo on my wall for years before I finally got it!), but this really worked out for me. I had really only planned on doing the design that night, but I liked the situation enough to commit right away.
Moses was friendly, approachable and ultimately gave me more than what I was asking for. He was creative in dressing up something simple. The location was convenient — away from the beach and the drunks who get random tattoos on the fly. Parking was easy, but it’s in one of the strips off US1 so I can imagine it being complicated during the day. Place is clean and well lit.
Price wise, I found it really affordable. I live in DC where everything is a rip off, so I liked the pricing. I’ll probably be getting all future ink with Moses since I spend a lot of time in Miami with family.

Batman was very confuting and friendly. The attendant spent a lot of time helping and making sure we were happy with the tattoo before Batman actually started.
I have had 3 tattoos done here and will come back again.
Thank you
Best part, you can get a sandwicherie sandwich while you are waiting!

I just got my tattoo done by Lenny & it was awesome. He was friendly & very caring. Wen i started feeling the pain he apologized & kept me informed that it was almost over. The location is great & all the staff here are very friendly & welcoming. The prices arent bad either.

I’ve had multiple tattoos done here since 2010. I even had them do a repair job on a tattoo someone else gave me years ago who didn’t know what he was doing, and now it looks great. They did the tattoo on my left hand a few years ago and even though it is in a «high traffic» spot, its lines all healed perfectly and I have yet to see any real fading years later. The artists are skilled and friendly. If you want something custom, they’ll make it happen. If you want flash off the wall, they’ll do that as well. Prices are pretty good as well considering the quality. This is the only shop I go to when I want to be tattooed in Miami.

Cindy is the best piercer ever! Very knowledgable and confident in her abilities, very personable and not just looking to make money. I received great after care instructions and was told to call if I have any questions. The entire process was super cool and I wasn’t anxious at all with her. Most professional piercer! Love you Cindy!

Went in for my first Tattoo. Took all of 5 minutes, granted i was just a squiggly line on my wrist.
Great service, I love my ink, I’m happy.

I love this place. I came here back in 2006 to get my first tattoo and then back in 2007 to pierce my belly button. I came back today to re-​pierce my belly button and I got it done with Mike. He was great and a hottie. The guys there are great and they make you feel at home.

Last week me and my two friends was down in south beach, and two of us decided that we were going to get a tattoo. We walked up and down Washington ave getting prices and most was over priced and Miami ink tatto parlor was the most of course. So we was told by a local that tattoos by Lou is the best and been in south beach longer then any other tattoo place.
So when we entered tattoo by Lou we was greeted by Enrique one of the tattoo artist who was amazing. I had a picture of a tattoo and he matched it perfectly. It was my first tattoo so was a little scared but he answered every question and concern I had. Making the process so much easier for a newbie like me.

I’M SO PISSED I JUST HAD TO Unilocal THIS OUT…
Apparently TBL has a policy that they will only retouch a tat at no cost up to 3 times within the first 3 months. Thats VERY fair but there’s one problem: NOBODY TOLD ME THIS!
I noticed early on that my tat was going to need retouching but I wanted to give it enough time to fully heal. Because of my work schedule and a health issue I had, I was unable to go «immediately» after the healing process. I finally made it and after explaining my situation to the manager «MIKE» he told me that because of their policy they would have to charge me $ 65 to retouch. **My tat cost $ 80**. As I was telling him that I was not aware or ever told of their policy he interrupted me to say «YOU KNEW… SOMEBODY TOLD YOU… WE ALWAYS TELL EVERYONE»…This sent FIRE through by veins because first of all, he was not present when I got my tat done so if he didn’t hear with his OWN DAMN EARS someone tell me this, WHY THE HELL was he so sure of it and nasty with me? I have NO reason to LIE. There’s no sign nor was I sent home with ANY papers to inform me of this policy. They might be very consistent at telling customers about their policy but the TRUTH is NO ONE TOLD ME. The guy who did my tat was from overseas and he was CLEARLY — and even said he was — unfamiliar with the way things are done at this shop. He never once mentioned the policy. AND the chick at the front desk was VERY BUSY doing 3 clit piercings plus she was dealing with a girl and her LOUD entourage (kids included) who came in with her to watch her get her 1^st tattoo — with all of that going on its VERY understandable if the chick forgot to mention it to me. Had I known about the policy, I wouldn’t have wasted my time AND gas driving over there when I did! It just pissed me off because 2 things I’m not is a LIAR or a THIEF so to be accused of lying was VERY offensive and made it EXTREMELY hard to keep my composure.
I feel like even if the manager believed I was told, he could’ve had a better attitude towards me. He could’ve given me (or at least pretend to give me) the benefit of the doubt OR he could’ve just had better sense to know that people ARE human so there IS a possibility that someone at the shop may have dropped the ball. But NO… instead he was defensive, nonchalant, and arrogant. After a few minutes of pleading with him and re-​explaining my situation he finally offered to give me a free touch-​up but ONLY if I get another tattoo. Now If he would’ve offered me that from the start, I would’ve done it because a policy is a policy and even though I wasn’t told about it, I would’ve respected the fact that he was at least trying to work with me but since he went the A**HOLE route first and accused me of lying, I rather keep my patchy tattoo and give the business to a place who actually VALUES and RESPECTS their customers.
DEUCES!

I wanted to cover up an old tattoo to celebrate my birthday and first marathon, so I came to Tattoos by Lou on the recommendation of a friend who had had some work done there. I knew what I wanted and brought a printout of the design. Danny turned the somewhat blurry photo into a photorealistic tattoo that is positively gorgeous. I’m not just saying this because it’s my tattoo and it’s important to me; someone compliments my ink at least once a day. It’s a beautiful piece of art and it’s on my skin, forever. So awesome.
The old tattoo is gone and you’d never know it was there if I hadn’t told the world in this Unilocal review. (My secret’s out, I guess.) But anyway, my experience at this shop was very good all around – friendly staff, unbelievably talented artist, very clean and comfortable studio, and good music and interesting conversation to distract me from the pain of shading.
I like the After Inked lotion they give you to put on it and Danny’s aftercare instructions were helpful – I had almost no scabbing and it healed perfectly. This was a great experience in every way and if I ever decide to get another tattoo, I know who to call.
Highly recommended.

I got my first tattoo here with Marcelo. I told him my idea of what I wanted and he drew it up nicely. The experience was great no pain and very nice atmosphere. Very clean and professional shop. I recommend this shop to anyone looking to get a tattoo. Ask for Marcelo and you won’t be disappointed! Will be coming back soon to finish up my sleeve! I added a photo of my sleeve for reference. Gave it 3 stars because they quoted me one price and then when they already inked me up raised the price on me leaving me with the option of either paying it or leaving with an unfinished tattoo. Very shady. Make sure you get your quote in writing to avoid this.

THE GOOD
— Clean shop.
— Decent prices if you go at an off time of day.
— Talented artists.
THE BAD
— Annoying location. At a busy corner right where the right lane merges, and the parking tends to be crowded.
THE UGLY
— Unfriendly staff. They got the job done and were nice enough, but I never felt very comfortable or welcome.
BOTTOM LINE: I would get work done here again because the quality is there, but I’d be willing to shop around for a friendlier artist.

My artist, Chyloe, is the best. I’ve been tattooed by other people and he has the gentlest hands and does beyond excellent work. He is also a cool guy and keeps you entertained while you’re getting work done.
All the artists here are talented, nice, and great. They are clean, professional, and do great work– what more you can ask for? I drive from North Miami to get work done here.
You can never go wrong here! Giving only 5 stars because there is nothing higher!

Both my tattoos I’ve gotten at this location.
I actually haven’t had a consistent artist but after my second tattoo, I’ll never go back without an appointment with my guy.
I’m telling you that I got a very intricate, precise, and delicate tattoo and the entire time I had to keep reminding myself that this was supposed to be painful. The conversation was just so good, that my mind was completely disconnected from my pained nerve endings.
I love going here because it doesn’t feel filthy like most locations that drunken people go to at 1 in the morning. All of the artists have their own personalized studio with their own personal specialties. Going through their portfolios is always fun.
What I can say about price is this, there’s nothing wrong with haggling. I got my tat cheap and I even gave him comps to see a great Improv show that I participate in. Whenever he wants to see a show all’s he’s got to do is give me a call.
Best part is, I get free touch ups. The location is convenient so you can go out for drinks later to numb the pain.
Big tip for first timers, LISTEN to your tattoo artist when he or she gives you recommendations on the healing process. It’s VITAL.
Yes. Tattoos scab, so you WILL peel so don’t freak out. It hasn’t all been a waste of money. They didn’t overcharge you for a henna.
They give great advice, and if you’re a regular they treat you like one of their own.

Ughhh. So, I had to go back because half of my tattoo disappeared within two weeks. I assume it was due to the location (the edge of my foot) and my walking pattern.
Luckily they have a policy that allows for free retouching of anything done in the store. Great… except it HAS to be done by the original artist. I was finally successful, after 3 attempts, to catch him on a day he was there. He was less than thrilled to do the work. There was no apology for the inconvenience. He was observably annoyed at the task.
Why only dock 1 star? I still believe the place is the cleanest around. The other artists there seem pleasant. I like the free touch-​up policy. My friend, who originally went with me, is very satisfied with her tattoo.
I have no desire to get another one. However, if I did, I would pick someone other than Chylo.