Anvil Tattoo
1901 Redbud Blvd Ste 200, McKinney, Texas, 75069
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Why Choose Anvil Tattoo?
Anvil Tattoo is a McKinney mainstay for traditional and script work, anchored by Waylon's reputation for a light hand and custom designs sketched directly from your reference photos. Mandy has earned equal standing on the piercing side with careful placement and thorough explanations. The shop maintains a clean, welcoming atmosphere and fair pricing that keeps customers coming back.
About Anvil Tattoo
Ask anyone who's been inked at Anvil Tattoo and Waylon's name comes up fast. He's the artist folks track down and book weeks ahead, known for a light hand and for sketching custom pieces straight from your reference photos. People who've sat with him talk about work that lands exactly the way they hoped, whether it's a meaningful family piece in color or something bolder. The shop leans into color, traditional American old-school, and clean lettering and script, so it's a solid fit if that's the direction you're headed.
On the piercing side, Mandy has quietly become a McKinney favorite. Regulars rave about how much time she spends on placement and how thoroughly she walks you through each step. She talks anatomy before she starts, she's patient with first-timers and teens, and we've even heard of her opening up on a closed day to fix a piercing that slipped. That kind of care sticks with people.
Raul and Jen get warm mentions too, and the whole crew keeps the vibe relaxed and welcoming. The word around town is that Anvil runs a spotless studio at fair prices, and it's one of the highest-regarded tattoo and piercing spots in the area. Walk-ins are welcome, though the popular artists book out, so a text ahead helps. One heads-up locals pass along: it's cash only, so come prepared.
A rare person has walked away unhappy with shading choices, but that's the exception here. For most, Anvil is the place they keep coming back to.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Waylon did my tattoo and I am 💯 happy with it. He was not heavy handed. He copied my picture by hand onto my skin. The price for this was very good. The place was clean also.”
“Mandy was super precise and actually spent more time with the placement than the piercing itself, which was so comforting. She explained every step of the process thoroughly and made sure I understood what she was doing.”
“Great shop! I tracked down Waylon when he moved to Anvil Tattoo from Lone Star Tattoo and was very pleasantly surprised with the place. I got a phenomenal piece, as always from Waylon.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Anvil Tattoo
Waylon draws the most repeat requests at Anvil Tattoo, known for a light hand and hand-sketching custom designs straight from reference photos. Clients book weeks ahead for his traditional, color, and lettering work. Raul and Jonny Beckman also earn mentions for solid, quick work and a relaxed chairside manner, making the shop a strong pick for traditional American old-school and script pieces.
Mandy handles piercings at Anvil Tattoo and has built a strong local following. She's described as thorough, taking extra time on placement and anatomy checks before piercing, and offering detailed aftercare instructions. She's worked on ear projects, conch, flat, nose, and belly button piercings, and has even met clients after hours to fix an issue. Same-day piercing appointments have been available.
Anvil Tattoo focuses on traditional American old-school tattooing, clean lettering and script, and color work. The shop's artists, especially Waylon, are known for custom pieces built from a client's own reference photos rather than flash off the wall, appealing to those wanting a personalized take on classic tattoo styles.
Yes, Anvil Tattoo operates as a cash-only shop, though an ATM is available on site. Pricing is regularly called reasonable for the quality of work delivered, and appointments have been scheduled by text with about two weeks' notice for popular artists like Waylon.
The shop is repeatedly described as clean, relaxed, and professional, with staff who put nervous first-timers at ease. As with any studio, ask to see current licensing and sterilization practices in person, per Texas DSHS and the studio's own policy, to confirm standards before booking.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-548-5545
- Address
- 1901 Redbud Blvd Ste 200, McKinney, Texas, 75069
How Anvil Tattoo Compares
in McKinney
More reviews than 54% of tattoo shops in McKinney
Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 5 in McKinney
Good Value — 1 of 6 in McKinney
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12:30-8PM
- Thursday
- 12:30-8PM
- Friday
- 12:30-10PM
- Saturday
- 12:30-10PM
- Sunday
- 12:30-6PM
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
- Payment Methods
- Cash-only
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