This is literally the best place to work on. I’ve been getting work done by Craig for 5 years, and I wouldn’t even think about going to another artist. I have formed a friendship with them over the years because of the absolutely amazing kindness shown to me. I wouldn’t trust anyone else other than Craig, Nikki, and Austin with anything that goes into my skin. Amazing environment, amazing people, and astronomically amazing results. The piercing quality and patience they have for people who haven’t been pierced before is amazing. I love everyone at the shop, and I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else to get any bit of work done. They are the only ones I trust.

This place rocks! Very busy shop, so if up for a tat, I would definitely recommend an appt. As for piercings, walk-in was available but I suggest calling first. Cash only sign posted on front, not sure if thats temporary. Staff are friendly! Nikki is awesome and hilarious sense of humor! 5 stars all the way! Will definitely be back!Show some love and please TIP YOUR ARTIST!!!!

I have had two tattoos done this year by Craig at United Ink and they both turned out fantastic. Both times that I went in were great experiences and they were well worth the wait for the appointments. I plan on getting all of my work done here in the future and I recommend them 100% to anyone. Just make sure to book them a few weeks ahead of time, their high quality of work means they stay busy.

Absolutely amazing experience. I was a walk-in for an industrial piercing and they were very friendly and professional. Nikki did my piercing and he walked through everything with me and made my experience amazing, and made sure I didnt leave with any questions about my new body modification

I took my very nervous daughter to get her ears pierced. The female artist walked her through everything she was doing. My daughter loved her experience. Especially how caring and reassuring the artist did her procedure. She was nervous and tense about the pain and felt almost nothing. It was over before a tear was shed. Highly recommended and teenager approved!!

All my work has been done @ United. Owners Craig and Krysten are as professional as they come and they take great pride in their business. I highly recommend these guys as they only accept the best artist in their shop.

Great place to go and great knowledgable people!

They were very kind and personable. My Tattoo artist was Nikki and his personality is great. You would either love him or hate him. Hes so honest and outspoken. His work was good and the building was nice and clean. Love our sister tats ❣️

I had a great experience at United Ink tonight with Rob. He did an excellent job at putting me at ease and making me feel at home. His work is beautiful. The owners here are awesome people too! I highly recommend United Ink!

The shop owners are fantastic and the people that work there do great work Ive been a client since they have opened. The shop never has let me down. I have received great work from them every time at a great price. U may start to see negative reviews strat to pop up all of a sudden but dont believe what u see. The shop has resently had to deal with an ex employees girlfriend that was messaging one of the clients an being very rude. Along with cussing at her. She has instructed people to leave negative reviews. Unfortunately they cant do anything but continue to be a great business that provides u great work. I highly recommend them an will continue to do business. Dont just take my word enjoy the great experience urself. ♥️

I love the atmosphere there! The people are awesome. I got exactly what I wanted!!

Great shop,great staff. Would highly recommend.

Amazing artists and ownership, extremely professional, and gorgeous work! Krysten and Craig are the best!

I was super excited and nervous coming in, and the staff was so professional in explaining what was going on at all times. They made the process super easy and I LOVE my new piercing. Thanks, Rob!

Before I got a tattoo, I researched and talked to people. I really wanted a colorful tattoo with little to no black. I called and talked the the people at the shop about the artist who works more with color and can do Dainty small tattoos. They referred me to an artist. Reviewed his online portfolio he had some beautiful work. I set an appointment met him there. Showed him what I wanted. He assured me that he could deliver and based on his portfolio I had no reason to question. So went in for the tattoo. It took him less than 20 min and I paid for the hour. When he showed it to me I asked him why the flowers had black outline and where all the color was. He said that my skin was swollen and color would develop when the skin calmed down. Absolutely did not. So I called back after a few days asking about why the outline was still so harsh and why no color has developed. He said I should have mentioned it at the time of the appointment. Then I parroted back the response he gave me at the time of the appointment. He then became very short and hung up on me. I believe he did my tattoo to make a quick buck and did not care about the my tattoo because it was not his style of art. Guess my flowery tattoo did not meet his metal image. I wish he would have just said no to doing it or have been honest.

Love it !! The place was so nice and everyone that work there were great and Rob was awesome ! Thanks again Rob for the beautiful tattoo love it ! If you want a tattoo this is place you need to go to you will not regret it !!!!

Everyone is friendly and welcoming. Rob did an excellent job on a tattoo rookie. 100% recommend.

Got my ears and nose done while there and could not have asked for a better experience. Extremely friendly and professional and most importantly hygienic

Very clean, very respectful, and Awesome! Will use them again in the future. Would recommend.

Me and my husband both get tattoos by Craig. We are so happy and excited that he has opened up his own show. He is always a pleasure to work with, and we are always super excited about our new tattoos.

Great experience. Great environment and people. My tattoo was amazin.

Great experience, my moms first tattoo!! Thanks guys!

Very poor customer service, rude people, I would not recommend!

I took my 12 year old niece here to get her ears pierced for the first time and she was nervous to say the least. I myself have may tattoos and piercings and I can say hands down this place was the most professional shop I have ever been to! The guy was so good at calming her nerves and explaining detail by detail exactly what he was doing, when he was doing it, and what she could expect. She was easily able to relate to this gentleman and I appreciate that he had such great people skills to put her at ease...you cant teach things like that to employees, it has to come natural and it definitely shows how genuine he was. Thanks for excellent service. I will be back without a doubt!

The staff here were super friendly and professional. We had a great experience.

I got a piercing done at another place and it had gotten infected. My doctor told me it needed to come out and the place that did it only had a piercer two days a week so I called United Ink. They came to my rescue!! Everyone was super nice and the guy who took it out was as gentle as he could be. So glad I went here!! Next time I get a piercing I will definitely be going here!!

You guys were great. I will see you next month.

Put piercing in the wrong place didn’t notice till a few days in because it’s a more hidden piercing … area swole VERY large and couldn’t even get piercing removed ! Won’t use again.

My daughter made appointment they didnt tell her we needed her birth certif

Myself, fiancé, and daughter have all gotten piercings at United . Super friendly, professional, and informative . Will def be back for more !

Great staff! Amazing artists!

My friends love this place and got there nipples pierced here. The people were friendly, the owner was even their.

We go here for all our piercings and they have always been professional. Very thorough and very understanding.

I recently got my tongue pierced and everyone was so nice and knew exactly what they were doing. Recommend!

Austin did an amazing job on my septum piercing.

Nikki seemed to understand what colour actually works with my skin tone and selected well for what the final in skin colour would be. It has been four days and it is looking great so far. I was not expecting all the oozing the 2nd day, but apparently that is normal. Im hoping it sets in well, guess a few weeks will tell. Only four stars b/c I kept saying I am HOH (hard of hearing) and yet he kept trying to talk to me over music n such, and so I think I missed a lot of the aftercare directions because I couldnt hear him. I only found out the next day texting a friend that this place has a written aftercare brochure...gee thatd been nice! I would have thought it would be standard to hand that out, especially since I said multiple times I couldnt hear him. Anyway, other than that, it was smooth. But if you are HOH maybe ask for a different artist. The place was nicely set up and everyone friendly.Edited: The bat faded almost instantly. This wasnt a ink-taking-to-skin issue, as some areas from the line art were fine, but none of the fill stayed. Also I was told the detail would be fine, even after offering a solution to put in less detail into the swirls for a cleaner look. However, the artist made it thicker than the original design like a wave! which is not what I wanted nor agreed to. Really there is nothing to be done since you sign away everything, but I do wish there was a way to keep the artist on point as well - they should have to make the design as agreed upon. The added flair made it unworkable to keep. I ended up paying for laser removal.I left two stars because he did get the colour right. But definitely do not go to them for good line art, and I really dont like added flair before asking for permanent markings!I think honesty is important. If the artist had been honest that good line work was beyond him, Id have gone with someone else. If the artist had stuck to the agreed drawing thatd been nice. And if it was too detailed for size, the artist should have used the agreed upon edits instead of freelancing thick clunkyness.(photo 1: original design, notice nice thin lines, and the three swirl i offered a simplified form if it was too detailed, was told it was finephoto 2: already fading fill, how thick it is, the swirls completely undefined, the bottom left of the triple swirl was the i made it a wave bit...yup, a filled in wave it was.)

I have had several pieces done in this shop and it is the best shop I have ever used. They are all very professional, clean, helpful, funny, and VERY talented artists. Will always recommend and will always use for future pieces.

My artist Rob was wonderful. He did a outstanding job on my tattoo. Definitely will go back.

Great people, professional & the shop is super clean except the part where the artists wouldnt stop FARTING every 2 minutes. I could smell what they ate. Thank goodness for a mask these days. Other than that they freakin rock!! Wouldve chosen 6 stars.

Rob is great love his work

Great service. Excellent work

Absolutely Awesome Shop! Very Clean & The Staff Are Very Nice..

Wonderful staff! I had to get my nose re-pierce because it wouldn’t stay in and the piercer Nikki was great about re-piercing it and putting a different ring in so it will stay. Also great customer service from employee Travis very friendly & nice!

Got my first tattoo here today. It was a simple design, but it was recreated perfectly. Chad did a great job and was very nice, professional, and made sure I knew about the experience during and after the tattoo.

First time I have ever been there they were so professional and they were absolutely amazing. I know for now on I will not go anywhere else but there to get any piercings.

I love the way they all you what you want and show ideas for you to get tats. And I love the people that work there they are awesome ❤️❤️

Awesome, first shop experience...will be back for more!!!

Have been here multiple times for tattoos and piercings and I can honestly say United Ink has the absolute best staff. The staff is beyond professional, they work very well with you and they take great pride in their work. I am nothing but impressed with everyone at this shop and I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a tattoo or piercing. This is the only place I will go, I trust each and every one of them. They treat you with respect and make you feel more than welcome the second you walk in the door. You won’t be disappointed.

Emily has done 2 tattoos for me and she is very talented has the lightest touch and works with you extensively on what you want. Very pleased with her work. I highly recommend United Ink!!

I love United ink! They have the best atmosphere! They definitely make you feel at home! Started with Craig 8 years ago and absolutely love his work! When you are in the shop everyone makes sure you feel welcomed and relaxed. They are very clean as well! Wouldnt go anywhere else!

My bestfriend and I went and got our nipples pierced as part of a celebration for my 4.0 this semester.We were nervous, but Nikki was awesome!He made jokes and played music and really put us at ease.10/10 the BEST experience Ive ever had getting a piercing.They are VERY clean, friendly, professional, and educated.I will reccomend them to anyone and will DEFINITELY be back in the future!

The best place to get a tat very talented artists Rob and Chad are phenomenal and the whole staff is amazing

This is the go to place in Athens for tattoos and piercings. Owned and operated by Chad and Craig (formerly both at The Pulse on Hwy 72) theyre two of the best in the area. If youre looking to get a tattoo from either one of them youll probably have to book an appointment at least a month or two out. But if youre looking for something that you want right then and there they also have apprentices who are also very good. This is the only tattoo shop I personally trust and gladly recommend them to anyone.

You can EXPECT the shop to be clean && everybody to be professional! They set the standard!

After doing alot of research on artists in this area I decided on United ink. The group here are very friendly and great to work with,Chad did very detailed and beautiful work on my pirate ship and coin and the highlights on the chain and compass have really brought a lot of compliments. Will definitely be going back.

They done a great job with piercing my belly button came out very good and they have a very clean business if i want any more piercings ill definitely go back there

This place is great!! Just got my nose pierced here by Nikki. He is a super nice and funny guy. They really make you feel welcomed. Its a very relaxed and calm environment.

Awesome place, highly recommended Rob 👍

Emi is the greatest. My typing skills are sometimes lacking. But not your place.

Terrible atmosphere and rude AF

Best artist around

Just got my first tattoo today and it was an amazing experience. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants a tattoo or piercing. Im in love with mine !!!!😍. I dont plan on using anyone else. Cant wait till its time for another one!!!

Always love going in there to get tattooed pierced or just to chat they are an amazing bunch of people and highly recommend them to anyone

Tragus pierced. Great experience short wait . Definitely recommend!!

Great place and people!! Everyone in the shop is very welcoming! I’ve had several tattoos by Craig and love them. My mom and daughter both got piercings by Nikki and was a smooth process! Will be back for more tattoos!

Craig is awesome! Just got finished with my first tattoo and couldnt be happier. I have contemplated getting one for the last 20 years but was never quite confident in the right person to do it. After seeing the artwork Craig did on my wifes arm, I knew I had found the right person for the job. United Ink is conveniently located nearby to where I live, but honestly it wouldnt have mattered if it wasnt. If you want great artwork, you have to go to a great artist. You will find that at United Ink.

The artists are some of the nicest people I know. They make you feel welcome and like you are a part of the family. They also take the time to get to know you and create something that is suited to your exact liking. I will never go to another shop.

I have gotten 2 tattoos by Craig over the years. I have been very happy with the end result. And I dont know of a better family than the one that runs this shop! They truly care about their clients!

Craig is the best tattoo artist around. Ive gotten 5 tattoos from him, and trust no one else. Hes got a beautifully creative mind, so much so that every tattoo is unique to fit each persons personality. I recommend him to everyone!

Very professional,friendly.Designed my tattoo exactly as I requested. The result was amazing. Recommend to all.

Clean and fast service! Everyone was great! Ive had a tattoo and piercing done at United Ink. Highly recommend!

So happy to see Craig open his shop! My husband and I have been going to him for almost 7 years and are always impressed!! United Ink is super clean and has a cool layout! As always Craig does killer work and provides great stress relief! Chad is always super nice (haven’t been tattooed by him but have seen some awesome work he’s done) and I really like the two apprentices Emi and Nikki! Can’t wait for my next appointment!

Thanks Rob!! My helix is just what I wanted for my 50th.

Chad was awesome! He made sure I was super okay before getting my first tattoo. He had a steady hand, made sure I was aware before the process started, and talked to me through the whole thing. From start to finish, it was a great experience. Thank you guys! Yall were awesome!!

Craig did my daith and nipple piercings and made me feel totally at ease and comfort. Chad is an awesome tattoo artist and has done 3 of mine so far. I highly recommend United Ink to everyone and dont plan to go anywhere else from now on.

Great places and great people. The owner Craig has been tattoo me for over 8 years. Very skilled and talented person. If you can dream it up they can make it come true.

The shop has a laid back and comfortable atmosphere. All of the artists are friendly and amazing. Chad does all of my work and I wont go to any shop that he doesnt work at!

I absolutely love this shop and the people who work there! Great atmosphere very friendly and the artwork is pretty awesome too! I got a brain tattoo during their last Friday the 13th event to remember my brain surgery last year. Designed by Emi and tattooed by Craig he knew exactly what it meant to me and added the burgundy into it to represent brain aneurysm awareness. Seriously I will always recommend them!

Craig is an amazing artist and is super personable. The shop is very clean and the atmosphere is relaxing. I would highly recommend him as he’s the only person I will go to.

I have had nothing but wonderful interactions with the entire staff. Chad has completed two tattoos for me at this shop and I won’t go anywhere else. Rapport is built very easily because they treat you as they would a friend.

An absolutely great shop! Super friendly and talented staff. Couldnt reccomend them more!

Craig has always done all of my work. Shop is clean, with a laid back environment. His work is exemplary, and his light touch and great personality makes every visit a pleasure.

Went today for a navel piercing. Very friend people. And a clean facility.

Some of the nicest, professional, and most talented group of people out there!! Love every experience. Would definitely recommend & will be returning!!

Great, friendly, personable artists [Nicky]

Kind professionals helped me with my need for knowledge and time to gain faith in their more than able hands. Thank you so much.

Craig has done all of my tattoos and is the best at what he does. Would highly recommend his work to anyone looking to get some ink done.

Great place, super friendly professional staff. Nice clean environment. Definitely five star in my opinion, they have my business from now on.

New awesome shop! Craig and Chad are the greatest to work with and are great at what they do. Check them out for your next piece of ink!

Everyone is super friendly and professional! They do amazing work. Very helpful finding what you want!

The tattoo artist are great. My daughter has multiple tattoos from these artist. I have one.

Best place in Athens Alabama to get a tattoo

I took my step daughter to go get a second lobe piercing, and I got my conch pierced. Nikki did mine, and Emi did my step daughters. Mine took all of two minutes, and Nikki did an excellent job, but my step daughter stalled really bad and was pretty nervous, so it took her a good 30 minutes to relax enough for Emi to do her job. Emi did fantastic in helping keep my step daughter calm, and let her play with the gloves and the tools and explained things to her. Will definitely go back!

It is an honor and a privilege to be part of this shop. Spread the word people and show some love. And firsties!!!

Great artists! Great people! Their attention to detail is excellent! Everyone is so friendly and professional!

Craig has done ammost all of my like 15 tattoos. That being said, I would let ANY artist at this shop put ink on me, and plan to have each one do at least one piece on me, just out of respect for thier artistic and tattooing talent. They have also done multiple piecings on me, so I recommend them for that too. Run, dont walk, to United ink.

First time I walked in the shop was September 8th. I wanted my nose pierced but was scared for some reason. Emi quickly greeted me and started my paperwork to get my nose bedazzled. She talked me through the entire process and laughed with me to keep me from getting nervous. It was over in a second. Beautify done and she told me to come right back if I have any problems from the piercing and she’d fix it and help me change it. Nose healed beautifully and I’ve been so quick to refer United Ink for any piercings. Then last week I went in to schedule a tattoo. Chad was quick to greet me, asked me what I wanted, gave me a quote for a price, then scheduled me for his next free spot. I got the tattoo done today (11/09/18). The room was spotless clean. I watched all the equipment be freshly opened and everything be wiped down and cleaned. The tattoo took maybe 10 mins to do. Chad didn’t rush me out the door. He made sure I was happy with the finished product, talked to me about the aftercare, and then just about the meaning behind the tattoo and just life in general. I wish I could go back every single day to get something new done. The staff have always been so friendly and inviting. The shop is clean, actually spotless, and just so much more than a tattoo/piercing shop, they all feel like friends by the time you leave. Now I have a bedazzled nose and my aunt handwriting on my wrist so I can remember her. I couldn’t thank the staff at United Ink enough.

My daughter had a great experience getting her 1st tattoo from Nikki. He kept her laughing .

Love my tattoo they done on me and Nikki I as great help getting my appointment set

Love the artists and enviroment. Keep rockin guys. Yall are awesome.