BlindSide Tattoo & Piercing
211 E 6th St, Austin, Texas, 78701
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Why Choose BlindSide Tattoo & Piercing?
BlindSide Tattoo & Piercing on 6th Street in Austin brings together a crew of genuinely skilled artists, Kyle, Travis, GlaX, and others, who excel at illustrative and color work. The studio is known for taking time to understand your vision and delivering custom pieces from sketches and ideas, while maintaining a welcoming, professional atmosphere that treats walk-ins and appointment clients with equal care.
About BlindSide Tattoo & Piercing
BlindSide Tattoo & Piercing has built a real name for itself on 6th Street, and ask anyone who's been inked here and you'll hear the same thing first: the artists are seriously talented. This is one of the more respected tattoo shops in Austin, with a crew that does strong black and grey, illustrative work, and color pieces. Regulars will tell you the artists take the time to actually understand what you want before they start, and a lot of the work here is custom, brought to life from a rough sketch or an idea you walk in with. A few names come up again and again.
People swear by Kyle, who's known for his patience and for turning personal artwork into finished pieces, including one dad who had his daughter's drawing tattooed on his leg. Travis has a loyal following too, and locals say he's as fun to hang out with as he is skilled, which matters when you're spending hours in the booth. TriggerJoe and GlaX also get plenty of love from folks who've had work done here. The word around Austin is that the studio is immaculately clean, and that goes a long way toward putting first-timers at ease.
The whole team has a reputation for being welcoming and professional, and travelers passing through town keep mentioning how easy it is to reach out and get booked in, often within a day. Walk-ins are welcome, and they're known for being accommodating even later in the evening. Beyond tattoos, they do piercings and carry a solid selection of jewelry, and people who've had piercing work done here appreciate the care and the straight talk about aftercare. We'll be honest: we've heard the occasional grumble about scheduling on the piercing side, with one visitor left waiting in the lobby.
That's the exception, and the overwhelming word of mouth here is glowing. For skilled custom work in a clean, friendly space right in the middle of things, BlindSide is a shop plenty of Austin locals and visitors happily recommend. Whether you've planned it for weeks or wandered in off 6th Street, the people here take it seriously.
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What Customers Say on Google
“The artists are incredibly talented and take the time to truly understand your vision before putting needle to skin. The studio is immaculately clean and hygienic.”
“My dude Kyle is a killer with that tattoo machine!! He brought my daughter's (11yo) artwork to life on my leg. It's perfect and he does amazing work!!!!”
“Staff and artists were super helpful and kind, and treated us walk-ins like we were regulars. My boyfriend wanted something to commemorate our trip, and the artist more than delivered!”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About BlindSide Tattoo & Piercing
BlindSide Tattoo & Piercing on 6th Street is recognized for black and grey, illustrative work, and color tattoos, with color and illustrative pieces standing out as specialties. Artists like Kyle, Travis, GlaX, Kimber, and Pierre are frequently mentioned for turning rough sketches or simple ideas into detailed custom pieces, often taking real time upfront to understand what a client wants before starting.
Yes, BlindSide Tattoo & Piercing regularly accommodates walk-ins, even late at night and on weekends, and staff are described as treating walk-ins like regulars. That said, contacting the shop ahead by phone or email to check availability and set up an appointment time has worked well for visitors, especially those with a tight schedule while in Austin.
BlindSide Tattoo & Piercing has a strong reputation for cleanliness, with its 6th Street shop repeatedly described as immaculate and well-kept despite the busy entertainment-district location. As with any studio, ask staff directly about their sterilization practices and licensing, per Texas DSHS and the studio's own policy, before getting tattooed or pierced.
Yes, BlindSide Tattoo & Piercing performs piercings alongside tattoo work, including nostril, septum, and lobe piercings. Piercers such as Sideshow Frank are called out for friendly, efficient service, and the shop has drawn in clients who left other shops due to long wait times, though at least one experience noted a delay during a late-night piercing visit.
Kyle is mentioned most often for his patience and ability to translate rough sketches, including a child's drawing, into finished tattoos. Travis is praised for bringing pencil sketches to life with detailed linework, while GlaX, Kimber, and Pierre also receive consistent mentions for professionalism and quality color and illustrative work at the 6th Street location.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 512-236-1126
- Address
- 211 E 6th St, Austin, Texas, 78701
How BlindSide Tattoo & Piercing Compares
in Austin
More reviews than 90% of tattoo shops in Austin
Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 66 in Austin
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 12PM-2:30AM
- Tuesday
- 12PM-2:30AM
- Wednesday
- 12PM-2:30AM
- Thursday
- 12PM-3:30AM
- Friday
- 12PM-3:30AM
- Saturday
- 12PM-3:30AM
- Sunday
- 12PM-2:30AM
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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