Nine Tales Tattoos
About this parlor
Nine Tales Tattoos is one of the San Marcos, TX's near-perfect options for portrait, fine line, and japanese. Reviewers consistently describe a near-perfect experience, with a small but telling set of write-ups landing it at 5.0 stars. Repeat compliments include custom designs and vibrant colors.
Nine Tales Tattoos offers skilled tattoo work with a focus on custom designs and vibrant colors. Customers praise the artist Jay for his amazing, incredible, and light-handed work, as well as Horimiya for creating brand new designs. The shop has a chill, welcoming, and professional atmosphere.
Good to know before you book
- Fine-line and micro work here demands a clear reference — bring high-res images and expect a short consult before the needle.
- Larger Japanese pieces are usually booked across multiple sittings — plan for at least two visits.
- Realism and portrait work depends heavily on reference quality — clean, well-lit source photos make the biggest difference.
- Colour-heavy pieces benefit from a structured touch-up visit 4–6 weeks after healing.
- Walk-in availability isn't always posted online — a quick phone call is the fastest way to know if they can fit you in today.
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Jay did an absolutely amazing job on my tattoo. And i’ve been going to him for about a year and a half and got both my arms done and love them. The whole experience was great from start to finish everyone there is super cool, welcoming, and professional. I couldn’t be happier with how my tattoo turned out and I definitely recommend Jay and the shop to anyone looking for top-tier work.
Took my son to get his first tattoo, Jay did phenomenal! Incredible work and extremely light hands! Couldn’t have asked for a better first time experience
Horimiya is the real deal. Texted him an idea, some existing work and one of his flash designs, then he created something brand new. Great design for the placement, vibrant colors, tat came out perfect. He's easy to talk to and works fast. Whole shop including the owner is chill.
Location
110 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
