Altered Skin Tattoo & Body Piercing

Altered Skin Tattoo & Body Piercing, located in Missoula, Montana, serves as a popular destination for both tattoo and piercing enthusiasts. The studio is often recognized for its diverse team of artists and welcoming environment.

Practical Info

Clients generally find the booking process straightforward, with some noting success with last-minute appointments and walk-ins when staff availability permits. However, a few visitors have reported inconsistencies with online booking communication or longer-than-expected wait times for appointments. Deposits are sometimes required for tattoo bookings.

The Studio Experience

Many clients describe Altered Skin as having a clean, professional, and welcoming atmosphere. Staff members, including those at the front desk, are frequently praised for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, making clients feel comfortable. Visitors, particularly those new to piercings or tattoos, appreciate the calming and supportive environment. Despite generally positive feedback, a a few clients have reported experiences with staff that they found less personable or attentive.

The Artists and Their Work

Altered Skin Tattoo & Body Piercing features a team of talented tattoo artists frequently commended for their skill and creativity. Artists such as Urangos, Arron, Surge, John, Alexis, Neeko, Dave, Byron, and Diana have received praise for executing client ideas perfectly, delivering clean and precise lines, and creating beautiful, sharp work. Clients often express that the results exceed their expectations, with many reporting positive healing processes for their tattoos and satisfaction with touch-ups or cover-up work.

Piercing & Other Services

Beyond tattoos, the studio offers comprehensive piercing services, including earlobe, helix, tragus, daith, nose, medusa, nips, and tongue piercings. Clients commend piercers like Trinity, Millz, Sarah, and Brenda for their expertise, gentle approach, and attention to detail, making first-time piercers and children feel at ease. The studio uses high-quality, often titanium, jewelry. While many appreciate the knowledge and skill of the piercers, some clients have raised concerns regarding jewelry pricing, perceived aggressive techniques during piercing, or not being shown custom jewelry before insertion. Altered Skin also offers jewelry sales and art.

What Customers Say

Many clients enthusiastically recommend the studio, with Neeko’s work, in particular, inspiring loyalty. One client exclaimed that it’s “The ONLY PLACE IN MISSOULA for a tattoo,” praising Neeko’s “light hand and beautiful sharp/clear lines.” Another client, from out of town, shared that they “had an amazing experience getting a tattoo here!” and that artist Urangos “executed my idea perfectly and was very accepting to any changes I asked for,” making for a “very comfortable and exciting experience.”