Tenome Tattoo — Attraction in North Attleborough

Hoping I might be able to rewrite this review- if/ when a tattoo might actually be possible. I arrived at Tenome Tatoo last week after researching and asking friends. I had been waiting 2+ hours at a shop closer to me and put my name on the “ call list “. During my wait I called and texted with Tenome to check on openings for that day. I was put on hold and then told to send a text with a picture and location of the image I wanted tattooed. 20 minutes later I received confirmation that this would be “ no problem “ and I should arrive promptly at 3:30. I was approx. 45 mins away and drove (fast🙄🤷‍♀️) to get from Brockton to Attleboro on time! I arrived at 3:33- was barely greeted. 10 mins later when I tried to sign in- they mysteriously had “ no openings “ and no record of me calling/ texting.??!😡 I waited for next available artist for another 1hr45mins. By 5pm I decided to walk out- as I had not yet received even an update!! I had a 35 minute drive home and dogs waiting alone all day for what was a 25 minute tattoo. Before getting on the highway to leave, I called the shop to inquire about the wait time and was then told “ an artist just became available “. I pulled a u-turn and walked back into the shop. Again, they seemed not to be expecting me. It was the apprentice who was available- which would have been fine, except then he told me he didn’t feel confident doing the Tatoo in the location I wanted( back of neck/ behind ear)… SERIOUSLY 🤯. I must say I truly do appreciate his honesty and integrity, but nonetheless after hours of waiting and miscommunication, for what was supposed to be a sentimental piece— I left in tears of frustration and disappointment. On the bright side- I do hear amazing things about Shannon and flipped through her portfolio while I was waiting. I was impressed with her work and her attitude/ focus on individual clients. Perhaps one day I can get another...

WORST TATTOO OF MY LIFE. Note that I have many tattoos, and many big pieces, and am aware of the difference between a good and bad tattoo. My best friend and I went to Tenome to each get memorial tattoos. She had just lost her dog of 16 years, and thankfully the artist who did hers was great and her tattoo came out beautifully. Mine however, did not.

I went first and was done in under 10 minutes, and then he almost immediately left the shop. While my friend was having hers done, I was inspecting mine and found a lot of crooked and unfilled lines, so I spoke up to the artist who was working on hers. I stated that there were crooked lines, some portions were not filled in all the way, and that he went so fast that I could see the individual dots left by the needle. I was told that I’d have to wait a month to get it touched up. 1. The tattoo was less than 10 minutes old and 2. They knew full well I was not from the area as we’d been chatting. It should have been fixed at the shop, but they wouldn’t.

After it healed, I saw the full extent of exactly how bad this tattoo was. Disconnected, crooked, and unfilled lines. This was just a simple name tattoo, and he seriously messed up up. Thankfully I had my local go-to artist fix it, but I shouldn’t have had to fix it in the...

I had an amazing experience here!! As a first-time client, I was a bit nervous, but Austin made me feel completely comfortable from the moment I walked in. They handled everything in a straightforward and professional manner, explaining each step clearly and making sure I understood the aftercare process.

Not only was the service top-notch, but it was also clear that they provide a welcoming, inclusive environment with no discrimination—just skilled artists who care about their craft and their clients. My tattoo turned out better than I even imagined, and I couldn’t be happier. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for quality work and a...