Blue Flame Tattoo
(919) 755-3355
3015 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh,
NC
27607
35.7897
-78.6769
Neighborhood: University
Reviews & Ratings for Blue Flame Tattoo
66 reviews
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Never come back there
by preciousivory
June 27, 2005
The staff is not friendly... seems like a snob. Customer service is very poor.
Excellent Customer Service & Kick A** Atmosphere
by Pandaluver
January 24, 2009
This studio is one of the cleanest places I have ever seen. When you walk in you are helped right away, the desk people can answer any questions you have right off the bat. What I liked was that the artists don't seem like you are wasting their time, they pay full attention to you, and try to understand what you are looking for, instead of sending you to the flash books for ideas. I came out of the shop with a beautiful tattoo that couldn't have been done any better
- Pros: Everything
- Cons: Nothing
HOLY AWESOME!!!!! BEST TATTS EVA!!!!!
by terferg08
November 20, 2008
Ok so.... i have been going to other shops for years and now that i've been to blue flame i will never stray!!!! i love errol...his tattoos and him look amazing! i wish i could work there. The girl up front was more than helpful and Marco who tattooed me was super nice. Jason has pierced me and they were exceptional.... My best friend go tattooed by neal while i was getting inked and he was sooo funny! i love all my new friends, thanks so much blue flame! perfect place for 1st timers or seasoned veterans~
- Pros: everything
- Cons: nothing
My Piercings Have Found A Home.....
by JLRobin
November 18, 2008
I don't know were some of the other reviewers went but it could not have been Blue Flame. The have been friendlily, helpful and knowledgeable. I went in after having a bad experience and was a little nervous. I went in yesterday and spoke to Ashley. I told her that my bar was too long and I wanted to change it out. She was very understanding and said the the length of the bar I had was excessive. I told her I was going to come back to see about some more piercings. Well I went back today and talk to Jason who is sweet and loves piercing as much as I love getting pierced. The prices where below what I paid at my last place and the jewelry selection is much better. All in all a great experience.
- Pros: Great Freindly Staff
Hottest Tattoos and Piercings In NC
by lwhitley09
November 16, 2008
So basically this is the place to go if you want the most detailed tattoos ever, they are totally gorgeous and catch everyone's eye. You will get comments from everyone on how awesome your tattoo looks. Not to mention the piercings are the best, they will not mess up and are totally sterile. Plus you won't leave the place without being told at least twice how to clean your tattoo or piercing, as well as a sheet telling you, in detail, everything they just told you. Best tattoos and piercings EVER!
- Pros: Customer service, shop layout, portfolios
Best!
by divaliciousgirl777
November 16, 2008
Blue Flame Tattoo not only has an amazing store front, but their customer service is amazing. While some complain of high prices, you pay for quality, and the artists (both piercers and tattoo artists) at Blue Flame take sanitary to the extremes.
I received my first tattoo there a few months ago and I was blown away by how amazing the level of skill and artistry my artist had. I couldn't have asked for a more phenomenal piece of work on my body and I am honored to say i will wear it for the rest of my life.
My piercer, Jason, has always been more than personable. He is extremely knowledgable and friendly. He is very accomodating and he is always more than willing to talk to you.
Blue Flame by no means deserves a bad reputation. I look forward to going there every single time, and I couldn't recommend a more perfect shop for your body mod's.
- Pros: Convenience, ease, level of dedication and craftsmanship
- Cons: Parking
bad news
by Negsrc
October 01, 2008
over priced, ripped off, horrible work, better than all feeling, doesnt matter who you are you can be the biggest punk or just some regular joe but unless your a chick with a decent looking body dont bother going, you dont know as much as them.
- Pros: none
- Cons: the whole jump and jove
Full of themselves
by lmforeh2
September 25, 2008
I'll admit it, I don't look like your average customer to be lingering in a tattoo shop, but it is amazing what clothes can hide. I was in the market for a large 'piece' and I was not even acknowledged when I came in. They wouldn't even make eye contact let alone get up or speak.
After breaking up their conversation so I could ask a few questions, I was completely blown off. Got the same treatment when I went back with my husband. It's a shame for them, I got my piece done in Raleigh and know that BF could hold a candle to the service, artistic experience and price I received elsewhere.
- Cons: Could not be bothered while I was ready to sit down with paper and design
Errol is the F'n Man! Blue Flame IS the Best. F the Rest. Seriously.
by ChiefBigNutz
September 05, 2008
I have recently completed a half sleeve with Koi and flowers, color on Black/Grey that took 4 sessions and about 7 hrs total. I am insanely satisfied with every aspect of my experience. This was my 1st tattoo and I wanted to go big. From talking with Errol over the designs, the outline, the shading, the color, the touch ups, it has been NOTHING but awesome. His artwork and patience is amazing. I've had friends that have gone elsewhere and are saying, "That's it. No more." They had a crappy go with it. Well, I want more, and am already looking at other designs. Simply put, the quality of work and personality of everyone in that shop is absolutely wonderful. Even people at the desk just conversing when you're on a break. The shop itself is top notch, professional, cool, and damn even the bathrooms are clean! So if you are looking for a tattoo shop and are worried that you'll find a bad place.....just stop looking and go to Blue Flame.
awesome!
by buddhaistheman
August 16, 2008
I had an awesome experience at Blue Flame with my first tattoo and plan to return there for all my future tattoos. Mark is awesome and i recommend him to everyone i know. Also, i've had about four or five piercings done there and didnt feel any of them at all. Jason and Billy are both awesome. the people who had bad experiences at Blue Flame are probably also the people who send their food back at restaurants ten times because they dont like red onions on their salad..
- Pros: everying about blue flame rocks!
- Cons: dont sit near the blue flame lights or you'll get shocked/yelled at..
Ray is highly recommended
by CuttingBoard
July 23, 2008
I got my first tattoo at the Blue Flame, from Ray. When I went into the shop the first time to inquire about getting a tattoo, the first guy I talked to was kind of rude, for whatever reason. The second guy I talked to was Ray, and as it turned out, his portfolio was also my favorite. Ray was great. It was a simple tattoo, but colorful, and I trusted him to make sure it was better than I could have imagined on my own. He did a lovely job, and he was a very personable guy. Later, he gave me a touch up and the tattoo looked better than ever.
Despite the rudeness of the first person I talked to, I still classify the Blue Flame as five stars. Several of my friends have gotten work done there by other artists (Christy and Mark), and it's always been wonderful. Many different kinds of people were coming in out of the shop the couple of times I was in there, and none of them appeared to be receiving poor treatment based on arbitrary social distinctions. They made me feel comfortable and didn't scoff at me or my tattoo idea. I will almost certainly be back.
- Pros: Very reasonable pricing, pleasant staff
- Cons: As in any customer-service environment, some employees are crabby
