MaDD HouSe TaTToos

I had mixed emotions getting my tattoo done here after looking at some of the reviews… But I came in with a friend to get a feather done for herself and her sister. After she was done I was comfortable enough with the results that I ended up with one of my own done by Mr Wiglz. I couldn’t be happier with the end result! I will be back soon to get more work done. I also love the fact that everyone is friendly and knowledgeable about their jobs.

Recently while in Vegas my finance and I decided that we would take home a permanent reminder of our time there, so we decided to get tattoos. We found Madd House on Unilocal and stopped by. First off the owner/​master artist Shadow was mad cool and did both our tats. The staff make the process comfortable and fun from beginning til the end. Keeping you laughing! Plus they run specials throughout the year. I advise anyone that is looking to get tattoos while in Vegas to stop by Maddhouse.

This place is absolutely filthy roaches everywhere very unsanitary the employees don’t wash there hands before touching clientele most of them drink and do drugs while working and the owner doesn’t have a license not only that i would rather go to someone on the street then come here again they carry firearm’s on property and i have seen them treat strangers rudely and unprofessional just a bad bad place.

Went in because a friend works there. So I knew she wouldn’t steer me wrong. Ricky was the one who did my tattoo. He did an excellent job and I love my tattoo. I get compliments all the time about it. The only down side is either the establishment is new or they don’t put much into décor and furniture. My friend had to wait till I was done to use the chair I was in. But overall the quality of work is what’s important.

(This review is long overdue.)
I wish Unilocal let us do half stars, because I would rate this place with 4.5 stars, as opposed to 4. I came here one night in December with two of my friends. All three of us wanted small, quarter-​sized tattoos. Upon entering, the staff was beyond friendly, and extremely accommodating (in terms of pricing). They reassured us, and created such a comfortable environment. After signing the forms, and creating the designs, Mr. Wiglz brought us to the room. He tattooed the three of us. At first, I was hesitant on getting the tattoo, but Mr. Wiglz explained the whole process, while reassuring me. I got my quarter-​sized tattoo on my forearm, and it didn’t hurt at all! :)
But the reason I’m taking a (half) star off is for two reasons: the first is that I had to ask how to take care of the tattoo. It was my first time, and I thought they would explain the healing process, but they didn’t [antibacterial soap and Aquaphor]. The second reason is me being picky. A small part of the ink peeled off, so my tattoo wasn’t as vibrant. :(
Other than that, I would highly recommend this place! It is also on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of pricing.

I had an amazing time there. All the way from the dope ass counter chick to all the artist. Wiglez started an amazing cover up on my girlfriend. I ended up finally getting a cover also. Shaggy did an amazing job on my feet. Jesus did my best friends tattoo and that came out amazing! All around great shop. They all have amazing talent and shaggy covered up something for me nobody would touch. All around chill good people who know what they’re doing. We all couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend this place.

I came here on ⁵⁄₁₅ after visiting other tattoo places both on and off the strip during my week vacation to Las Vegas… Madd House was the last place I had visited… I was sort of tired since I was walking most of the day… I was super nervous walking up because I wasn’t sure how long the studio was open… however I got over that and met the lady in the front Tara… It was around 7pm I don’t think any customers were there but I did talk to Tara and I showed her my design and asked a few simple questions about pricing and when there was an open availability should I want to make an appointment.
Here’s where my review begins I guess haha. Out of all the other places I had visited this place was the ONLY one where someone stood up, shook my hand and introduced themselves to me and actually answered my questions in a way that didn’t make me feel like I was wasting their time… also Shadow the tattoo artist (and owner) came out to meet me he liked my tattoo design that I wanted to do which was a Michael Jackson logo (the «panther» logo) which is an «M» and «J» merged together in a pretty creative way… after getting the estimated price for my tattoo (50 $ less than other places I visited) and the feeling like someone showed some interest in my questions and my tattoo design I felt comfortable in making an appointment 24hrs later.
I was officially here for my tattoo ⁵⁄₁₆ at 7pm. Tara was happy I showed up on time and greeted me… I’m like wow she remembers me (even though we only met 24hrs ago I thought it was nice)
There was another customer who was there getting her previous tats fixed up from another artist whom was not a Madd House employee… so I didn’t get my tat started for about an hour and a half or so which didn’t really bother me too much because I knew these things took time… plus the girl literally was jumping up and down in excitement when everything was done…
During my wait I talked to a few people and employees there who seemed to know each other for a while… there was some painting going on to make the studio look nice… it was nice to see such care being put into the shop. Also I got some time to settle my nerves (I’m a nervous person!) plus this was my first tat! I had wanted to get this tat for some time probably since high school… so I guess it was all coming full circle.
Once my design was printed out and sized it was time to get started! Shadow seemed to be relaxed and not tired at all which I was pleasantly surprised and relived to see… I was so nervous! I know I mentioned that already but still! My hands were sweaty and my arm a little too… I’m thinking to myself «great I’m going to get a tattoo and my arms are gunna stink…» haha
When my tattoo was just starting, yes it hurt but it wasn’t this torture experience that a lot of people had made it out to be… the only parts that were super painful were when he had to stay in the same spot for a while I was like AHHHH! OWWW! but I just closed my eyes and kind of laughed it off…
Me and Shadow did have a chat about my life back here in California, why I was in Vegas and why I was getting this tattoo it helped me not focus on the pain so much so that was good… almost like a tattoo/​counseling session haha.
The staff seemed to like how my tattoo was coming along… I tried not to look so I’d be surprised at the end… what was sort of fun and maybe a little different was towards the end of my session the only light that was on was one used to illuminate my arm because the lights were accidentally turned off but he was like I like it better that way so we left them off haha
Once I saw a few pictures were being taken I knew it must’ve been done… my arm was stinging but again I was not in any agony… I took a look in the mirror and I was stunned for a second… I was happy I was shocked that it came out exactly as I wanted (which meant that it looked like it was printed from the computer screen to my arm) I was asked if I liked it and I just had to smile and I didn’t really have words so that was pretty much my answer. I was also shocked because I’m like «whoa I really have a tat… me! I actually have one!» and being the Michael Jackson super fan that I obviously am I was really happy with the finished product… and it was a good time for the tat since «Xscape» the «new» MJ album was released a few days before I got my tat.
I didn’t notice it but I guess I was bleeding a little but when I was getting wrapped up… then it bacame a lot of bleeding which I was embarrassed by since I had to get rewrapped but Tara took care of me
I thanked everyone and got my after care instructions and was on my way back to my hotel with my new tat. I rested for a while and went out to the strip for a late dinner and to pick up my aquaphor. I ended up going to Walgreens after getting my food and got my first compliment on my tattoo. I was like yeah I just got this done about three hours ago at Madd House Tattoos!
THANK YOU EVERYBODY!
–Eddie

I searched for an artist for a long time. & then I came across Shadow. I knew instantly I wanted him to do my piece. He was so understanding of what I wanted and made sure its what I wanted but still added his little touch to it.
He was so educational on why he does everything he does all the way to how your blood cells are acting. He cares about his shop and his clients more than anything.
Like any tattoo artist should do but he also makes sure you check the expiration dates on all the needles and materials he uses before he opens up the package. He is always wiping the place down so its perfectly clean.
& we definitely bonded over Starbucks! (;
His assistant Tara is also the sweetest girl you’ll ever meet and really helps make the tattoo experience rememberable!
I ONLY HAVE POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY ABOUT MADD HOUSE TATTOO! The only tattoo shop and artist I will go to.
I love you Shadow & the team. Keep up the amazing work!