Where is the best place in Philadelphia, PA to get a tattoo?

Question

I'm looking for a place to get my first tattoo... I'm thinking wings on my mid-upper back, probably w/ color. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the help! I checked out the website and their work is really impressive. I don't know if I'll be able to get out there for this time (my friend wants to get our first tattoos together, and she's wants hers asap), but I'll definitely check them out for the next one I get.

-Jess

Answer 1

Take a trip to Lancaster! Seriously! I got my ink at Transcending Flesh by Steve Saez. The work that comes out of that shop is phenominal! Check out thier website - www.transcendingflesh.com. You'll have to call in advance to make an appointment....the guys at the shop usually have a waiting list. (and I always say, if people are willing to wait, there's a reason! )


**just noticed, when I pulled up their website, there's a pic of a girl getting colorful wings on her upper back! Maybe that's a sign!

Answer 2

I fell apon your question while I myself am looking for a good tattoo place in Philly, and I considered it a sign. I have two tattoos already, both done at Transcending Flesh in Lancaster. I cannot say enough good things about the place. It is absolutely worth the trip. Oddly enough, both of my tattoos have wing themes. With such a good reputation, and with such awesome personal experience I myself will most likely be traveling back to Lancaster to get my work done. Hope that helps! :)

Answer 3

My advice is to forget about it. Tattoos are a big turn-off to me. Ugly--not sexy. They just make people look trashy. Tattoos are difficult, expensive and painful to remove, when you realize you screwed up by getting one in the first place. How much will you like them when you are older, and your skin is sagging and the tattoos get distorted?