Paris Tattoos

In March of this year, I began corresponding with Kelly Corujo about getting my very first tattoo. I had been thinking about this tattoo idea for quite a few years, and after a brief consultation with the owner of Paris Tattoos, it was determined that Kelly, who specializes in color, would be the perfect artist to make my idea a reality. Kelly worked with me for a few weeks, swapping some images and discussing design possibilities. On the big day April 8, Kelly unveiled the final design to me, and it looked beautiful. She was very detail-oriented, and took the time to listen carefully to my list of "wants" and "needs", but given that she is an artist and a tattoo professional, she also gave her honest opinion about the BEST way to bring my ideas to fruition to ensure I was happy with the final design AND ended up with an amazing tattoo. And that is exactly what happened! Throughout the four hour process, she was incredibly focused, yet relaxed and confident. She would tell me what to expect through each phase, and ensured I was comfortable and relaxed the whole time. Not only did I have an incredibly smooth experience during the tattooing, but she also took the time to explain exactly how to ensure my recovery was smooth and problem free which it was!. I cannot tell you how many compliments complete strangers have been compelled to give me on the design and the beautiful, vivid colors of the tattoo. I couldn't be happier with the result!

This is, hands down, the best tattoo place in Charlotte NC! Very clean! Very welcoming! And very professional! The staff brings a level of quality and talent that is unmatchable. Robert McCollum has been my tattoo artist for a little over 2 years now. He has a steady hand and works with me to get exactly what I want. I also love giving him creative freedom. Robert never disappoints. Call to book him now- he fills his schedule fast!

This has to be the cleanest tattoo studio I've ever been in! I got some work done here on September 5th and my artists name was Johny Pistol. This is guy is truly gifted, very respectable, great conversation and attentive. He gave me advice on my half sleeve and asked what I wanted to accomplish with my tattoos and he not gave me exactly what I wanted but more than what I could've expect! I appreciate his expertise and advice and would highly recommend anyone who is wanted 5 Star Artwork to go see Johny Pistol! Not exaggerating and I repeat Johny Pistol! The entire Paris Tattoo staff are professional, courteous and take great pride in their work. My wife is going here to get her 4th tattoo and I'll be bringing my entire family in for theirs at the top of the year! Thank you Paris Tattoos!

I finally got a chance to write this review but my tattoo experience at Paris Tattoos was the absolute worst. I looked at Robert McCollum's profile and his work looked pretty good. So I booked an appointment and drove nearly two hours. When I arrived, I had to wait around 1 1/2 hours for him to draw the sketch. The sketch wasn't bad and I wasn't too picky about it since it is just a sketch-- doesn't have to be perfect. This was my first tattoo so I was excited. I chose to get a Princess Zelda tattoo since Zelda is a huge part of my childhood. Ever since getting the tattoo, I have had people make comments about how Zelda's hand is screwed up. My sister even said the hand looks like a crab claw, and it really does. Some people have said I should have been refunded. The hand in the sketch does not look like the finished outcome. There is a tiny arm is coming out from behind Zelda's HIP and the hand is claw-like. It looks very out of place and awkward and her proportions are not anatomically correct at all. She is also kind of "floating in space" with no sort of background shading or anything. The price for this piece was insane for the lack of detail that was put into it. I ended up paying somewhere around $1,000 total and it took two sessions-- one for the outline alone and the other for the shading. Everyone I've shown this tattoo, including other tattoo artists, have said there is no reason why this tattoo should have taken so long, and that it is likely he took his time since he charges by the hour, to get more profit... Anyway, I really just want to get it covered up entirely but I'm not sure how easy that would be. I have also thought of getting a different artist to re-shade everything and add more details, then somehow cover up the hand entirely...Again, not sure how easy that would be either. :/ I hate how much the piece costed because now I'm going to have to shell out what I already paid for it to get it fixed eventually. When contacting Robert about this issue, this was his response: "Well when you sent the last message I figured I’d have you come in so I could hear you out although I found it hard to believe that I could butcher a hand the way you are describing. I take great pride in my work and am a huge stickler for anatomy. I wouldn’t have let you out of the chair unless I was confident that you had a nice quality tattoo. And now with these clearer images I can see the hand still looks good to me. I do understand what you don’t like about it, but for a stylized character with for the most part simple shading I think it all works. If anything I can add more shading so the shape and anatomy of the hand shows a little more. But covering up the hand is not something I am willing to do as it would destroy the piece. Touch ups are usually reserved for mistakes in the application, like if a line didn’t hold up. But I have to admit this is quite unusual to want to change a design that was agreed upon before hand. I’m sorry you are displeased, but anything more then a subtle change would be a mistake and result in something you like even less than now possibly." "Stickler for anatomy": Peoples hands do not look like the one in my tattoo... "Add more shading so the shape and anatomy of the hand shows a little more"...Why would I want that when the hand is what I dislike the most about the tattoo? "I have to admit this is unusual to want to change a design that was agreed upon before hand." The hand did not look like the sketch once it was finished. It looked worse than the sketch. I thought the ending result would look BETTER than the sketch, however, it ended up not even looking the same as the sketch. I just wanted to post this review so maybe someone will see this and won't have to go through the same thing I did. It sucks getting a tattoo you are not happy with. Tattoos are obviously permanent, expensive, and if you are going to pay lots of money for them, please go to someone more experienced. Otherwise, you will be in the situation I am currently in and will end up paying more to get it covered up.

Paris Tattoo has always been a pleasant experience for me. Over the phone they are attentive and friendly, often giving the best information anyone could ask for. The tattoo staff is professional and has wonderful attention to detail. Matt Trimble has been one of the ones who's work I have admired and followed for some time now. He is always professional and does his best to make sure that you have a comfortable tattoo experience and end up with a product that looks amazing. He is efficient, talented and all around one of best tattoo artists I have had the pleasure of meeting. I would recommend him and this shop to any of my friends or even strangers looking to get an amazing tattoo and have a comfortable and worry free experience every time.

Great experience all the way around: •was able to work me in and around my schedule •tattoo artist Matt did a great job of communicating throughout the whole process, putting together my tattoo idea, and exceeding my expectations on what I has hoping to get done. Very real dude and highly recommend his work. •facility is nice and comfortable, enforcing social distancing, and face masks currently. •best tattoo experience I've had, definitely will be be back and recommend!

I have had the pleasure of being tattooed by several artists from Paris Tattoos and can say it has been an amazing experience. I have quite a few tattoos, have been tattooed by artists across the US and the artists that make-up this incredible shop are absolutely amazing artists. The level of professionalism is amazing and if you have any concerns, the fact that the shop owner, Paris, takes the time to personally reach out shows just what kind of quality and service you will receive. Every piece I have gotten has come out incredible. The follow-up sessions for touch-ups are always offered up once the skin heals properly. I have had conversations with Matt and have seen his work and can say he is nothing short of a professional; from his interactions with clients during consultations to his work. Johny Pistol, Kelly, the shop management, I cannot say anything bad about this shop and they have quickly become my only shop to get work done. You would be hard-pressed to find the level of service you get at Paris Tattoos anywhere else, and I don’t say that lightly. Can’t please everyone, but I for one, will stand by this shop’s work and service.

Matt has been doing my tattoos for many years now and is amazing at what he does. He has always been extremely professional and time-efficient, he works fast without it feeling rushed at all, and is always completely clear ahead of time if there's even a chance that it will take more than one session due to its size or complexity. My tattoo's by him have all turned out exactly how i wanted them to or better, He is an phenomenal artist and I trust him completely. the shop as a whole is always clean and neat, and has a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.