Diablo Rojo

Walked in to set an appt. to get a small back piece done. Talked to Ben about details and size. He drew up an image that was even better than I imagined. Don’t get scared by his mean mug… He actually was quite funny and made me feel comfortable. Location is super clean and has a really cool esthetic. Would come again! Thanks Guys!

Great place, good people. I got my first tattoo from Ben a couple weeks ago, and it turned out better than I expected. We printed off the stencil a few times at different sizes and I got exactly what I asked for. Now thinking about more.

I have gone into this shop several times to buy jewelry. Their selection of studs is beautiful as well as made from excellent quality metal.
I was happy my first few visits buying new cartilage rings and perusing the studs for my lobes but my experiences with them got worse after purchasing a set of studs. Their jewelry does not have your typical cheap slide-​on backs like Claire’s. Instead they have this design I really like where the back piece is flat and has a tiny cylinder attached that slides through your ear and then the stud itself has a small stem that slides right into the cylinder. No more accidental scratches when your ear gets pressed against you!
HOWEVER with the first pair I purchased the stud portion (front part) fell out in a little more than 2 weeks. I figured it must have been my fault (for no specific reason) so I went back and purchased another as well as a second set. I put the second set in and this time only after 3 days one stud went missing when I home for the holidays. No mud wrestling. No head banging. Just sitting around and reading by the fire.
I was extremely discouraged by this. When you purchase a pair at the shop they bend the stud stem so that it stays more tightly in the backing. Because it had only been a few days and I hadn’t been doing anything crazy, I felt it was reasonable to presume the stub was not bent properly by the piercer to function properly (aka not fall out).
I returned to the store a few days later and explained my situation hoping that I could get a replacement stud or a discount as this was the second time I had to come in for this. I was immediately told that there was no way is was their fault and I could not have any sort of compensation. Given that I had already purchased one replacement for the other pair I had to decline given my limited income. I’m very sad that my $ 70 investment only lasted 3 days.
While the piercers are definitely knowledgeable and generally friendly, I am extremely disappointed in the dysfunctional jewelry. I would definitely recommend this place to get a piercing, but I would not by the Neo-​Metal stud they sell there.

I went in to get my cartilage piercing changed, which was done quickly and gently. The thing that was really nice was that in the 10 minutes that the jewellery was being sterilised I looked around at the gauges in the display case (even though I had no intention of buying), and the employee was very kind and answered every question I had about the materials and sizes. Great experience.

I got my cartilage pierced here and they were awesome! Definitely go see Mike if you want your piercing to look great and heal properly. All of the equipment was sanitized and they were really patient with all of my questions.

I got my very first tattoo done here! Ben Haas did it and it was everything I asked for and imagined it would be. I’m so in love with it!

I stopped by today with a few of my friends to get a new gold nose ring (my nose was pierced about 7−8weeks ago, but I lost the stud it was originally pierced with and had a cheap ring in temporarily until I could buy something else (keep in mind the girl working in the piercing area did not know this, she only asked how long it was pierced and that she couldn’t put it in for me, because of shop policy, and then sold me the ring))
My friend decided to go ahead a buy a ring also, the girl working let my friend know not to change out the jewelry too soon and told her about the risk of getting bump around the piercing and is hard to get rid of. She then motioned her hand at me and told my friend, «She’s gonna get that in about a month.»
My friends and I got quiet and I immediately regretted spending any money here.
Instead of professionally warning me of some health risks associated in putting in a ring, and giving advice and recommendations, I was insulted.
Not professional. I will not be coming back here.
I recommend Affinity Tattoo for piercing needs and care. I called them after leaving here, I was told some great advice and was warned about some health risks with a cheerful by the receptionist, who still urged me to come in so they could check it out in person.

Very unprofessional establishment. My roommate got a tattoo from here and left very satisfied. A few weeks after that, I went to have a small tattoo done but I was not at all satisfied. Not only did it NOT look like the stencil, it was very poorly done. Large, uneven, dark lines for a small tattoo. The next morning, I called to talk to someone about the matter and get a refund, however I ended playing «phone tag» trying to talk to a number of people that always couldn’t help me and gave me a name of someone else I should talk to instead. I ended up talking to the tattoo artist and he rudely dismissed the issue, didn’t try to help at all and didn’t refund any of my money.
Really frustrating. Especially after paying 80 $ for a tattoo the size of a quarter (which will have to be covered up) I expected something more than just «SOL.»

I have not been here but I did call to ask some questions about getting my babies ear pierced the guy that answered was extremely rude and made comments that were unnecessary I would not recommend calling or going to this place.

I had a cartilage ring fall out for a week and went to Diablo Rojo to get a new ring. The man at the counter looked at my piercing and began talking poorly about the piercer, piercing itself, and how crooked my piercing was. I was already aware it’s a tough area of the ear and it healed irregularly. I ignored the man’s condescending attitude and asked about different rings. I showed him an example of a ring I purchased elsewhere, and he said he «won’t even touch their jewelry, they’re the worst in town.» The man’s rude and unprofessional attitude really took me aback. I have been to enough tattoo and piercing joints to know the typical cocky, ‘too cool’ attitudes people who work in these shops usually have, but this guy was the worst. I told him he was being rude and he told me I was «just mad that my piercing was closed.» No. I am mad because every question he answered was with an extremely bad attitude. As I’m leaving, he says,“get out of here” and shoos me away with his hands! I work in the customer service industry and it is laughable how unprofessional this guy was! I do not recommend this place! Notice the response to my review– obviously the owner will stand by any unprofessional behavior at the expense of blaming their customers. Wow, great business owner! No wonder your employees have no respect.

I have been in a few times to have an adjustment done… Ruth is amazing … I have been lucky to put myself in her hands almost every time I’ve been in. Most recently she helped a friend of mine change out their piercing for something non-​metallic … She was great … Courteous calm and very patient. I highly recommend DR and more importantly Ruth!

We took our 6 year old daughter here to get her earlobes pierced. After reading so many stories about terrible piercing jobs at Claire’s in the mall, and knowing that this would be so much more sterile, we are glad we made the decision to come here! The piercer that day, Sam, was so so very patient with her (and us with all our questions!) He made sure that it was her decision, told her she could stop at any time if she changed her mind, and went through every step with us beforehand. She picked out some very cute little blue gemstones with locking backs (no sharp pokey backs for our little girl!) and she could not be happier. They are healing beautifully — she hasn’t complained once about them hurting or feeling sore.

My friend and I were visiting Austin for her birthday when we decided to get our belly buttons pierced. Ruth took care of us. She was very helpful and answered all of our questions before and after the piercing, as well as made sure we knew she was well certified. She took her time to make sure everything was clean. Very friendly, very calm. If I could have all my piercings done by her, I would.

I admittedly only have experience with the piercing studio here. I’ve had two piercings done here and I cannot recommend this place enough.
They make sure to sterilize all of the equipment and talk you through every aspect of the process. They provide thorough information about aftercare and are very affordable.
Of all the people I have worked with, Ruth is the best. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, diligent, and sweet. This was the least painful piercing I’ve ever gotten and it’s all thanks to her!

Went with my friend to get her nipples pierced and saw how professional Mike was and decided to get my nostril pierced. Very easy and fast experience. This will for sure be the place I go to get any piercing now on. I totally recommend!

I wanted a septum ring from BVLA and this is one of the few locations in Austin that has them. Don’t remember the guy’s name (sorry :/​) but he was polite, super helpful and informative about the jewelry. He answered all my questions and gave me instructions & advice concerning my jewelry. I’m really happy with the service and definitely willing to drive from Houston just to come to this shop again.

Lost a piercing and went to pick one up from this shop. Nice people, but WAYYYY over priced. Definitely won’t be returning for anything more.

This shop is staffed full of super talented artists. Every interaction has been positive, and everyone in there is super friendly. If your in the area, I highly recommend this shop for piercing and tattoo work.

If you’re looking for a quality long lasting tattoo, look no further. They are very professional and very clean. Well priced too for what you get.
I had the pleasure of getting a Tattoo of the «Green man». My artist used a picture I gave him online and tweaked it as I asked to my full desire. He reviewed his needles and they were thoroughly sterilized as well as small to get the most detail done in a span of two hours. It was absolutely amazing.
The only setback is that there is hardly any place to sit if your waiting on a friend.

Sam took great care of my wife’s troublesome nose piercing. Nice guy and very knowledgeable.

While I’ve stopped in here multiple times for jewelry, today was the first day I’ve ever been pierced here. After having to remove my rook piercing twice due to migration, I had Mike take a «stab» at it.
The placement wasn’t not exactly the way I had envisioned it but the way I had it in my mind was also probably part of the reason I was having so many problems and after spending some time considering it in the mirror I am actually very happy with the placement and even happier to have my sparkles back! Sometimes you have to roll with the pros’ judgement about what will work best for your unique anatomy.
I also have to give poor Mike props for dealing with my sudden case of ridiculous nerves and backseat driving. Don’t know why I waited until my 10^th piercing to get the jitters but he handled it with humor and put me back at ease before proceeding. Very nice, professional guy.

Four years ago, I decided, on a whim, to get my nose pierced. Diablo Rojo was super close to my dorm and, from what I could tell, they had good reviews. I walked over, waited for three people ahead of me to get pierced while browsing jewelry, and then began the process.
Everything went so smoothly. The guy who pierced me (I’m so sorry I can’t remember his name!) was amazing. He went over the different types of jewelry and was very receptive to my concerns about getting nickel-​free jewelry. He explained the entire process, had me check the proposed placement in the mirror to make sure I liked that spot, and was super gentle. The entire piercing was done in about 30 seconds. I’m scared of needles, but I just closed my eyes and it was done before I knew it.
Two years later, I decided to get a nose ring. My stud was lovely, but it always seemed to be bothering my nose. Since I had such a positive experience the first time around, I went back to pick out the jewelry and see if they could change it for me. They did so with no problems and now I have a very happy nose. No more red skin for me! (And, personally, I think the ring looks better, although I did like the subtlety of my stud.)
I also had my second tattoo done here. I went in with an idea and a placement and they told me I was too pretty to do that to my body. They then proposed an even better placement and told me my design was very artistic. I was really impressed with the work and I get lots of compliments from those who can actually see the tattoo. (It’s located along my ribcage on the left side, so not many people see it.)
I’ve been impressed with the service from all aspects of this shop. In my three times here, I’ve never received bad service. I would definitely consider coming back, especially since I have more tattoos and piercings planned for the future.