New Skool Tattoos

After checking out a few of the other tattoo shops that seem to litter the Brownstown area (there are four of them within a mile stretch on Telegraph), I was happy to go to New Skool. I knew what I wanted for a tattoo and even printed up the design from online. I went to a place nearby to inquire about price, and the guy was like «um, I don’t know, maybe $ 200 depending on size,» even though I told him exactly how large and where I wanted it. I called a second place, but the guy seemed impatient and unwilling to give me any information. I understand a lot of tattoo shops probably get idiots going in there, but I knew what I was doing.
My friend and I went to New Skool together, and you don’t need an appointment (although if they’re busy, you might have to come back later). We both knew what we wanted, and Phil was very enthusiastic and talkative. You can tell he loves his job, and he was going through all of his techniques and practices, even showing us his portfolio. He knows everything about tattoos, especially with after-​care techniques. He was very friendly, which eased our tensions. He did my friend’s tattoo in about 15 minutes. He works very quickly but thorough. He told me my tattoo would cost $ 120, which I thought was a great price for a five inch black tattoo. Mine was done in about 25 minutes, and he does his best to set a relaxing atmosphere. It’s comfortable, and he turns on any music of your choice.

Been a regular here for about 8 years. Love the work that Patrick & Phil do. They’ve been a solid duo tattooing there since I’ve been going here. Always up front on cost and affordable.
Not to sure why so many negative feedbacks but I have over 24hrs of being tattooed here plus prep, not once did I question safety or sanitary.

After a bunch of Tattoos I was told that I was not welcomed back BY ANYONE. Reason? The owner cannot get over his ego and such being said, the issue was touch ups. I have so much missing ink that people think that the work is old. I paid, was polite, tipped, and referred everyone… at first. Minute you have an issue, you are out. Very unprofessional. I have NEVER IN MY LIFE been told what I was told by the cruel owner. I will not even mention his name because I am just informing future customers what will happen if you dare say anything, ask questions, have problems with the work etc. Bottom line is, it is your body, something you have to live with til the day you die. Damn right I am going to ask questions. I am out money because they will not fix anything. When asked how I upset them so much, I was berated. None of this matters considering that the owner has no problem telling you he has severe issues dealing with the public and is even afraid to talk on the phone to his customers. Very sad that I have to live with such a cruel persons work. I feel like I have been marked, not tattooed.

The tattoo work I received was decent. However the shop is just dirty and unclean. I do not know if wayne county’s health department just never goes to the shop or if they do not care. The artist used no protective barriers on any surface. Had no saran wrap to be seen. Nothing was covered, the dude didnt change his gloves at all. Basically the whole shop is just asking for a mrsa infection to get passed around. No matter how cool the tattoo is, if your artist hasnt taken a blood borne pathogens class its the same as getting a kitchen tattoo.

Apparently things have changed over the years since this place is fantastic. The shop manager was super helpful and got me a quote immediately and scheduled my appointment without any issues. The day of the appointment the artist was extremely friendly and personable, not to mention on-​time. I took a lot of time to search for an artist to start and finish a full sleeve idea I have, and I found that artist with Phil. His work speaks for itself, not to mention his wall and cabinet of awards over the years. Everyone there was friendly and knowledgeable. I can’t wait to go back for another session.

This is the only place I’d go to for work. Phil is a great guy to bullshit with and a stellar artist and Patrick has worked on my GF who did an amazing job. Mike? Oh. He is a ginger so whatev.

Most of my tattoos are from New Skool, Phil is a dick, but that’s what is fun about the place. I literally wait until i get back to Michigan before I get my tattoos.

Awful customer service. The artist who tattooed me was really obnoxious and had a serious inferiority complex and the fella behind the counter was not the brightest bulb, to say the least. He asked me the same question like 10 times.
While I was getting tattooed, I asked the artist how long he had been tattooing; A pretty standard question. Instead of responding like a normal human being, he decided to be a douche and say «It doesn’t matter. It’s about my portfolio.» …Dude I was just curious as to how long you’ve been in the business, you don’t have to get all holier than thou on me.
Later, my friend asked him who his favorite character was in Alice in Wonderland since he had all sorts of cool memorabilia all over the room. He didn’t even have the decency to humor her and make small talk. He goes «Um. It’s really not about that for me.»
Don’t let this tiny man tattoo you unless you want to feel his tiny fingered wrath.

work is horrid. and the artist even gave away a customers id to his friend when he forgot it. customer came back and the friend had to be called to bring back the id. downriver is NOT the place to be tattooed. travel people. this stuff is permanent.