Paragon Tattoos

I have shopped around at a few different tattoo shops over the last few years and this one is by far my favorite. I have had several tattoos done by Steven. The services are always professional and I always feel well taken care of. The attention to detail in my tattoos is great. I attached two photos of my largest tattoo. One is when it is still freshly done and the other a little after. It is still as great looking as the day I got it. Awesome piece, can't wait to be back.

Great tattoo shop. Sent email today and was told they could do same day. Was very impressed with the shop and everyone there. No one was rude, they all were kind and professional. Jade did an excellent job and did my tattoo exactly how I wanted. Will definitely be back

I have other larger tattoos...top of my head, back, and chest. To say this has been my worst experience, is evident in the images.

I stopped by Paragon and spoke to Stephen about getting my palms inked. He showed me his and strongly discouraged it. I drew out my ideas and he said Adam would be available later that day.

I returned with my daughter (18 yrs old) so she could watch. I confirmed the designs with Adam, filled out paperwork and changed my shirt. Since we were the only ones in the shop, I asked Adam if he could mute the TV (I meditate during tat's to offset the pain). During the session, his wife and young son arrived. The son played in another room while Adam and his wife chatted, intermittently speaking to my daughter.

After Adam was finished, he said the remaining stencil coloring would fade. Unlike my previous tattoos, Adam did not cover the fresh tattoos before sending me out the door. When my daughter and I returned to the hotel, I applied Neosporin to avoid infection.

Over the next several days, I continued to apply Neosporin and some aloe vera burn gel (alternating) to keep the area moist and avoid infection. As the skin sloughed off, I noticed areas of color that were coming off, too, and scar tissue was forming in places.

When tattooing, the artist must ensure they use the correct gauge of needles for the type of skin they are working with and to not go too deep or over work the derma. If they do, you get results like I have on my inner arms.

I have to allow the tattoos to heal before I can consider having touch-up work to correct them, typically, six months. Add to that the challenge of the new scar tissue...that's an unknown variable for me.

Response to Owner: I was not offered a covering for my tattoos and Adam affirmed Neosporin "should be fine" when I mentioned it to him before leaving. The sigil is not losing color or scarring (thicker derma on upper arm), both inner arm tat's are...same treatment with Neosporin and burn creme. Adam used the same set of needles for all three tat's, that's the issue.

I'll post a follow-up in two weeks. And yes, scar tissue can start forming in a few days. And given your response, why would I return to your shop, let alone recommend it?

No, I never said that I am an expert at applying ink, but I learned a thing or two studying cosmetic tattooing, especially about needles, skin layers, and technique.

Just got my second tattoo today from Smitty and already am planning on more and adding to what was just done. Had the best experience since it was my second in the past month. I was a tattoo virgin for 55 years and wonder why I waited so long. His wife also corrected a crooked earring and I couldn't feel her repierce my ear. I'm gonna get more ink and more piercings. He answered any questions I had and made any changes I wanted. If you're looking for metal or ink this is the place.

megan did my tattoo today and it looks amazing already! i can’t wait to come back, everyone in the shop was really nice and friendly. i felt really welcomed, megan was super professional and made sure to give me every tip she could to make sure i went about my healing process properly.

All and all they are good… we just got piercings and paid a lot more then what I was told for just one ear being pierced but it is what it is!!! $70 is a lot for one ear and a nose but the lady was very nice and attentive

Very Good work by Jade. I love it. She kept me very comfortable during the process. Very informative about it! Definitely going back for sure!

Steven and taco are the absolute best. I can walk in there and be like just give me a tattoo and I can trust them completely to deliver.

Worst one of all my tattoos. I can’t remember his name, I think it was Jason, a young skinny guy who had pet snakes. He kept making excuses after excuses of why he couldn’t do my tattoo the way it was in original form. It was the Pink Floyd Dark side of the moon logo. Easy right? Not for that clown. He could not do a simple art. He said he was completely done, nut the prism wasn’t shaded ans the purple moon wasn’t done. He said because adding the moon would be considered a portrait and another artist in the shop would have to do it. I asked why he never said before he started it wasn’t what I wanted, or during the pre appointment before then. I got no amswer. So I asked wht wasn’t the prism shafed im. He replied, I’ll do that real quick for no added charge. No added charge??? This is what I already paid for. He shaded it in, he ruined the border and got black ink where it didn’t go, and he didn’t shade it in completely so mow I have skin blotches where it should be black. Im disgusted and now I’m a walking billboard for how bad this shop is at tattoos for the rest of my life!!

Smitty is the best!! Light handed and so talented and friendly