Too Bad Tattoo

4.6(9)

908 E 5th St. Ste 108A, Austin, Texas, 78702

Too Bad Tattoo in Austin

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Known for:MinimalistFine Line
By Appointment

Why Choose Too Bad Tattoo?

Too Bad Tattoo specializes in minimalist and fine line work with a roster of highly skilled artists, Marlo, Bree, Bella, and Alyssa are regulars' top choices for custom pieces. This appointment-only east Austin studio is known for turning loose ideas into polished designs while keeping clients comfortable and heard throughout the process.

About Too Bad Tattoo

Too Bad Tattoo is a private, appointment-only studio on Austin's east side, and it's the kind of place people in town keep sending their friends to. This one is female-owned and female-operated, welcoming to all bodies and skin types and proudly LGBTQ+ friendly. The word around Austin is that this crew does beautiful minimalist and fine line work, with a real gift for turning a loose idea into a custom piece.

There are a few artists here worth knowing. Marlo has a devoted following, and regulars will tell you she makes you feel completely comfortable and nails the design every time. People also rave about Bella and her custom work, and Bree has fans who followed her over to this studio after years of getting inked by her.

Alyssa gets credit for clean line work too. Ask anyone who's been in and they'll mention how cute and cozy the space is, how friendly everyone is, and the shop pup Archie. A well-loved Austin tattoo studio for detailed, personal work.

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What Customers Say on Google

Staff

Marlo is not only an amazing artist, but she is super sweet and makes you feel 100% comfortable during your time with her.

Artistry

I've gotten 6 tattoos from Bella over the last few months and they all turned out amazing. The overall process was so easy and professional.

Atmosphere

The shop was very cute and cozy and everyone was super friendly. She nailed it, beautiful line work and attention to detail.

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Bad Tattoo

Too Bad Tattoo specializes in minimalist and fine line work, turning loose ideas into custom designs. It's a private, appointment-only studio on Austin's east side, female-owned and female-operated, and welcoming to all bodies, skin types, and LGBTQ+ clients. The shop's small team has built a following for clean, detailed linework rather than bold traditional or large-scale pieces.

Several artists work at Too Bad Tattoo, each with a devoted following. Marlo is repeatedly praised for making clients feel comfortable and nailing custom designs. Bella (@bellytatty), Bree (@myb.tattoo), and Alyssa are also mentioned by name, with Bree's clients following her from previous studios and Alyssa noted for detailed, clean line work on custom pieces.

No, Too Bad Tattoo is appointment-only and does not accept walk-ins. As a small, private studio, booking ahead with your chosen artist is required to secure a slot for custom minimalist or fine line work.

Too Bad Tattoo holds a strong reputation, highly rated across nine Google reviews, with repeat clients praising artists like Marlo, Bella, and Bree for professionalism and attention to detail. As with any studio, ask about license documentation and sterile setup directly, and confirm details like design previews and deposit policies before booking.

Book by appointment only, and confirm with your artist ahead of time whether they send a design sketch before your session, since practices vary by artist. The studio is located on Austin's east side and is female-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly, and welcoming to all skin types. For minimum age and licensing specifics, check with the Texas DSHS and the studio's own policy.

Contact Details

Address
908 E 5th St. Ste 108A, Austin, Texas, 78702

How Too Bad Tattoo Compares

in Austin

Rated 4.6 below the Austin average of 4.8
This biz
4.6
Average
4.8

9 reviews on Google

Opening Hours

Monday
12-6PM
Tuesday
1-4PM
Wednesday
1-6PM
Thursday
12-7PM
Friday
11AM-3PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Business Details

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