Inkfluence Tattoos

I love Inkfluence and have had great experiences there.
Getting a tattoo is always a touchy experience, and strong opinions and clashing ideas can make for very awkward times. However, both artists that I’ve gone to at Inkfluence have been polite, professional, and respectful of my ideas, and most importantly, done an expert job.
I went to Lance to get a poorly done upper rib tattoo reworked, and was thrilled with how it turned out. I hope to get some of his original work at some point and am grateful he was willing to clean up somebody else’s mess.
My boyfriend and I both got fresh ink from Tim this last weekend — he got an upper arm piece, and I got a small simple piece added to my wrist work — and both of us loved how professional and nice he was, not to mention just plain great at tattooing. He was completely open to working with what we brought him, and I would definitely go back to him.
Note: if you yourself are an artist wanting to design your own tattoo down to the nuts and bolts, or are just really picky about details and design, this may or may not be the place for you. The artists here each have their own very distinct and developed style, and may not be too keen on just copying someone else’s design.
This is also not a place that I would feel too comfortable bringing in a design off of Pinterest. I mention that because I personally think there’s nothing wrong with getting a Pinterest tattoo or one you’ve seen on the internet or designed yourself. But based on vibes I’ve gotten (and one or two stories I’ve heard), Inkfluence may not be the right place for that. I would still go ahead and ask, just because their tattoo quality is so good across the board, but be aware that it may not be looked upon favorably.
I have personally had awesome experiences at Inkfluence. I would recommend almost anyone to at least talk to an artist there (Lance or Tim!) and see what you think about their ideas for your next tattoo! If you vibe with them and end up getting work done there, you absolutely won’t regret it skill-​wise and quality-​wise.

TERRIBLE Customer service! I went in with my friend and my mother, both times everyone is just rude! When we arrived nobody spoke to us either time. Both of the artist were rude and never tried to work with you on your art work. Both of the artist I’ve dealt with talked in a condescending tone. If you are already nervous about the situation the last thing you need t]is to be talked to like you are stupid. If you call just to ask a question they are rude. Influence is supposed to be the best shop in Lubbock? Not sure where they got that information. If you ever consider going to Influence I hope you seriously consider somebody else, anybody else!

Poor/​rude costumer service. Every single time I have called or gone up there to get a tattoo or piercing they have been extremely snobby to me. I refuse to spend/​waste my money here again.
I will take my business elsewhere from now on.

My husband and I have been getting tattooed by Jason for years. Even when we moved to Austin where there are countless numbers of tattoo shops, we always waited to make a trip back to Lubbock to get work done. He has customized every piece and couldn’t have made them more perfect. We are constantly getting asked where we get our tattoos, and we wouldn’t trust anyone else. As long as we are getting tattoos, we will only ever go to Inkfluence!

Personally… my experience was less than stellar here. Several years back, a friend and I got flower tatts on the tops of our feet. I had mine redone (smoother lines, even color) by another local tattoo shop I trusted several years later… because the starting product was crappy at best, by one of their veteran tattoo artists. I will post a side by side photo later or her foot and mine… and you will easily see the difference having the piece corrected made. The original product looks like crap in comparison. That made up my mind never to go there again.

I went to a couple of different places to check out the artists. Another local Lubbock shop (I won’t mention their name, they’ll get my bad review later) were just completely rude and I had to wait 15 minutes for anyone to even address me!
I went to Inkfluence and as soon as I walked in the door I was greeted by incredibly friendly people. I schedule to have my tattoo done the very next day by Jason. I can’t tell you what an amazing job he did! I’m so happy I ended up getting it done here. The entire staff was great, my tattoo looks AMAZING, and I will definitely go back to have Jason do more of my work.

I drove from Clovis, NM to see what this place was about. It’s extremely clean and the people there are really friendly. I had a bad tattoo from a previous time that needed to get covered up. It was a panther that looked more like a rat. Mike drew up a Polynesian tattoo for me that covered it up perfectly. Thanks for the extermination Mike. I would come back here before anywhere else for more tattoo work.

I haven’t experience the other places in Lubbock to get tattoos, but this place will definitely satisfy you. The artists are top-​notch. I’ve gotten both of mine there. One from Tim, the other from Lacey. Both of them PERFECT. Good atmosphere, too. Not the typical, «scary, smelly, sweaty, PAIN, hole in the wall» tattoo parlor.
I will never get a tattoo from anywhere else in Lubbock.

My original review still stands, I just wanted to add that I got inked by Annie this spring with a very nice hip piece. I was very impressed with her talent. As I said before, I would trust any artist here with my canvas.
Don’t screw around and do something you’ll later regret! Just go to Inkfluence instead.

If you get tattoos and you live around Lubbock, TX this is the place to go. The staff are friendly and the artists are AMAZING! Talk to Mike Tweed and see if he has any time available, you won’t be sorry. I have tattoos from him that are over 12yrs old that I still get comments on.
Now, if you are not from this area here is what you do. The next time you plan a road trip across the state, region, country, or world just make sure you schedule a time slot and stop in for a day. You won’t be sorry. I promise.