Savage Tattoo Shop — Local services in Ogden

I wasn’t planning on leaving a review, but I feel my experience may help someone make a more informed decision—unlike myself. I don’t expect anything to come from posting this, but I hope it serves as a heads-up.

Late last summer, I scheduled a consultation with an artist at Savage Tattoo to begin a sleeve on my arm. I paid $400 for two deposits to cover back-to-back appointment days. This artist had previously done an amazing job on my right arm earlier in the year, so naturally, I went back to them. That was my first mistake.

About two months passed before my scheduled appointment. When I arrived, the artist informed me that they hadn’t worked on my design at all—because they forgot. I tried to be understanding; mistakes happen, and I expected to be there for most of the day regardless. The artist apologized and gave me two options: reschedule or let them see what they could get done that day. I chose to move forward.

They went to sketch out some designs and eventually came back with two stencils. I sat down and they began working on the first piece. After finishing it, they told me they were too tired to continue and didn’t want the quality of their work to suffer. Again, I tried to be understanding, thinking I’d be returning the next day anyway. That was my second mistake.

I mentioned I’d be back the next day, only for the artist to look at me confused. I reminded them I had paid for two deposits for consecutive days, and we had confirmed the schedule verbally. Turns out, they had double-booked another client for that second day.

In the heat of the moment, I got frustrated and told the artist how they had let me down. They seemed confused about why I was upset, so I laid it all out: they hadn’t started my design in the two months leading up to the appointment, cut the session short because they were tired, and double-booked another client after I had already paid.

At that point, the owner stepped in to mediate. After explaining everything again, the owner told me there was nothing they could do since they couldn’t cancel the other client’s appointment—it wouldn’t be fair to them. But somehow, it was okay that I wasn’t treated fairly or taken seriously. Another person was present who could validate my claims, but that didn’t seem to make a difference.

The only solution offered was to reschedule—again. They even asked me to pay another deposit. Reluctantly, I agreed. I should have walked away or found a new artist, but I didn’t. That’s on me. I ended up depositing another $1300, thinking it would keep me from spending it before the next session. Big mistake.

After the final session, I decided I wouldn’t be finishing the sleeve. I wasn’t satisfied with the work. I genuinely believe the artist held some resentment after what happened, and the quality of the tattoo reflected that. It felt rushed and lacked the care I saw in their previous work.

I asked the owner for the remaining balance from my deposit, and they essentially told me it was gone. My only options were to get future work or for them to keep it. So now, they’re holding onto $900 of my money that I’ll likely never see again.

So, if you’re considering getting work done at Savage Tattoo, please do your research and make an informed decision. There are plenty of other shops that will treat you with the respect and professionalism you deserve.

I won’t name the artist, but they know who they are.

Edit 1: After contacting the shop, they still not given me the owner’s contact information after asking for it. like i said before, i’m not looking for anything. just wanted to speak with the owner about...

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