Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing
8401 Burnet Rd, Austin, Texas, 78757
“Tattoo Artists, Piercers, Family and Friends”
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Why Choose Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing?
Atomic Tattoo has anchored Austin's tattoo scene since 1992 with consistent skill across traditional, black and grey, lettering, and illustrative work. The shop welcomes walk-ins and handles first-timers with genuine professionalism, and its piercing team, including Angela, M.J., and Rainin, brings both technical knowledge and a welcoming presence to every appointment.
About Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing
Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing has been part of the Austin scene since 1992, and it shows in the way the place runs. Started by Larry Edwards and still family-run across its locations, this is a studio that has earned a genuinely strong reputation around town. Ask anyone who's been inked here and the first thing they mention is the talent behind the machines. The artists know what they're doing, and it comes through in the work. They cover a solid range of styles, from traditional American and old-school flash to black and grey, illustrative pieces, and clean lettering and script.
If you've got a big idea in mind, they do custom design and consultations, so it's the kind of place where you can walk in with a rough concept and leave with something that feels like yours. One regular who'd wanted a leg sleeve his whole life credits Mike Jacks with finally making it happen, and speaks highly of how thoughtful and careful Mike is about the work and how it holds up over time. Mike Pain gets a similar nod for doing work while keeping folks laughing through the session. The piercing side is just as respected. Angela's name comes up again and again, whether it's a first nose piercing for a nervous teenager, a helix someone had been putting off for years, or help picking out new jewelry.
People appreciate that she takes the lead, explains the options, and stays patient the whole way through. Sarah and MJ also get plenty of love for making first-timers feel at ease. One person even walked in when a decades-old ear piercing suddenly closed up and was taken care of on the spot. The word around Austin is that the studio is spotless and welcoming, and their own site notes they follow sterile, licensed practices. Families come in together for first tattoos, walk-ins are welcome, and folks mention the prices are fair.
We've heard the occasional grumble about a piercing that needed a redo, but that's the rare exception. For skilled artists and a friendly, clean shop, Atomic is a name Austin trusts.
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What Customers Say on Google
“I've gotten tattooed here by a few different artists and every experience has been wonderful. Over the past year, I've been getting tattooed by Mike Jacks and he's absolute incredible, he made my leg sleeve dream happen.”
“The entire staff was professional and patient with us newbies. My husband and I took our newly 18 year old to get his and my first tattoo and add to my husband's many.”
“Angela is incredibly patient, kind, and skilled. She did my niece's first nose piercing and also my daughter's belly button piercing before, both experiences were flawless.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing
Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing specializes in traditional American work and clean lettering and script, alongside black and grey and illustrative pieces. Since 1992 the shop has built a reputation around skilled artists including Mike Jacks and Mike Pain, with reviews consistently praising the craftsmanship whether it's a first tattoo or an addition to a full sleeve.
Yes, Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing welcomes walk-ins alongside scheduled consultations and custom design appointments. Multiple clients describe stopping in unannounced for piercings or tattoo touch-ups and being taken care of quickly by the staff, making it a convenient option for spontaneous visits as well as planned custom pieces.
Piercing is a strong part of the business, with named piercers like Angela, Sarah, MJ, and Rainin repeatedly called out for skill and patience, including delicate work like nose and helix piercings on nervous first-timers. The shop documents its sterile practices on-site, and clients describe medical-grade hygiene standards during ear and jewelry work.
Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing has been part of the Austin tattoo scene since 1992, founded by Larry Edwards and still family-run. That three-decade presence shows in the shop's polish, with long-tenured staff and a loyal client base that returns for both tattoo work and piercing services across visits.
Most clients highlight a friendly, professional, and funny staff who put nervous first-timers at ease, from an 18th-birthday first tattoo to a decades-old ear piercing repair. A handful of clients mention inconsistent front-desk attentiveness on busier days, so it's worth confirming your artist or piercer's availability before stopping in.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 512-458-9693
- [email protected]
- Address
- 8401 Burnet Rd, Austin, Texas, 78757
How Atomic Tattoo & Body Piercing Compares
in Austin
More reviews than 98% of tattoo shops in Austin
Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 66 in Austin
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 11AM-12AM
- Tuesday
- 11AM-12AM
- Wednesday
- 11AM-12AM
- Thursday
- 11AM-12AM
- Friday
- 11AM-12AM
- Saturday
- 11AM-12AM
- Sunday
- 11AM-12AM
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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