Permanent Vacation Tattoo

Erika has been my piercer since they were still apprenticing. It‘s very apparent that they are incredibly passionate and educated in what they do! Not only does Erika understand the anatomy and jewelry, but they have studied the significance of piercings and jewelry across many different cultures. Erika makes me feel comfortable and cared for when I come in to get a piercing. They are patient and will explain the entire process for me as they are doing it. I have sent many friends and colleagues Erika’s way and everybody has loved them very much! The absolute best!

I met someone on Monday that had immaculate tattoos in vibrant colors. I stopped in my tracks to mention something about her right calf. I complimented her and asked where her work was done. She said Permanent Vacation. Travis. Well, I didnt remember my artists name. I mentioned my pain threshold and that I laugh with pain. Mind you I have several other tattoos N I never experienced such pain as I have with Travis. Here are my tattoos and her peacock sixth free tattoo. My point is that peacocks represent new beginnings. I understand that coloring in someone elses work is different than finishing your own. When someone like me that has been through more than my share of unfair things. I should have been done better. After seeing hers compared to mine. Well.....there isnt a comparison at all. I got a free drawn birthday and name when it should have been not done that way and the coloring is nothing like I asked for. The semi colon coma doesnt look like one and the colors are all faded. The moon is the guy and he has blue eyeshadow and the colors were supposed to be dark midnight blue and gold. I showed a picture but man did whatever gun he used hurt like hell. Needless to say I lmao and really shouldnt have because I am a bad a**!

Scott has completed 2 tattoos for me. Both are amazing! Get compliments on them all the time. The color is beautiful! The line work is spot on! The color tattoo is still heeling (and peeling) but still looks great!

This place is 5 stars in every direction you look! From the time we walked in to the time we left, I was impressed with their professionalism. The atmosphere was open and inviting. My son needed to have a couple late-night bad decision tattoos covered on his arm. A friend of mine mentioned PVT and told us they take walk-ins. So we drove 2 hours and just showed up on a Saturday around 4pm, and by 6:45 we were walking out the door with my son sporting a brand new very well crafted tattoo that covered almost his whole forearm!!! I do not impress very easily, but I have to say Matt was extremely impressive to watch perform his skill-set. Matt was very cool to talk to as well. That goes for the young ladies who greeted us at the front desk also. Just really good stuff from really great people.

I got my tongue pierced with Erika in October of last year. It took about 2-3 weeks for the swelling of my tongue to start to go down. I couldn’t talk, eat, or even swallow water for about 6 days after the piercing. I went ahead and got a second opinion. The second piercer said that the piercing was done very incorrectly and that the left muscle in my tongue was clipped, rather than being pierced in between the muscles. I went in about one week after I got pierced because it got so swollen that it started to look embedded, and that was when Erika offered to repierce me. I feel like I should have been offered this at the time of the initial piercing, and even possibly a refund. My piercing is all healed now, but extremely crooked.

LOVE! Erika Pate did my septum piercing! I was a walk-in as i randomly decided to get my nose pierced and Erika walked me through the whole process and answered my millions of questions. Felt safe and well-informed. Piercing healed beautifully and the placement was perfect. Paid around $70 for everything including a cleaning solution.

I’ve been coming to PVT and getting tattooed by Matt K for about 5 years. He always does killer work for a variety of styles. A great clean shop, with trust worthy staff, and talented artists.

Highly recommend Erika for all of your piercing needs! She has a quick response time to any questions you may have ahead of time and was friendly and professional throughout the entire piercing process. I went for my philtrum and would definitely come back for more piercings.

Walked in for a cover up with no idea what I wanted (not ideal for an artist) Kasper helped me with no hesitation, bounced around a few ideas to me and by the end of that week I received the best tattoo and best customer service Ive ever had! Im overly impressed with the establishment. Ive already recommended you guys to many of my friends! Thank you Kasper for your patience and top notch skill 👌 I will be back!

I came in for a get what you get tattoo and it was such a fun experience! Jenn at the front desk, helped me film it all to make a video for Instagram and we had a ball! Dusty was my artist and was funny and did an amazing job! I love it so much! Erika helped me with one of my piercings and was so wonderful and helpful and helped me special order some new cool jewelry! Everyone I’ve met there has been so awesome and nice and I love just hanging out while I wait! Such a great shop!

I love this shop!! I came in for a walk in tattoo and the atmosphere and experience is ALWAYS so awesome. Jen at the front desk is the most helpful person EVER and this time Kasper did my tattoo! He changed the size and placement until I loved it and the vibes were so cool before, during, and after the tattoo. All of the artists are so great, but Kasper really exceeded my expectations for my tattoo today. I will always come back to this shop ❤️

Nick was super awesome, easy to work with, and hang out with for the 6 hrs we were there. He drew up two designs for a tattoo me and my mom got for my brother and we absolutely love them. We will definitely be back!

My granddaughter wanted us to have matching tattoos, so we went to Permanent Vacation. Zach was my artist and we were both happy with the final artwork. Zach also designed tattoos of my two fur babies.

I got my first tattoo here last month. Set up an appointment with Nick and got a price that was in a range that was accurate. I gave him a few images and he came up with a great design that didnt need any changes when I arrived. The shop was very clean, great looking shop and atmosphere was nice. I contacted Nick to get a touch up and came in to shop and it was free. Great because with quality tattoos their work is guaranteed. Will be back to get more from this shop and I would highley recommend anyone looking for a top quality shop to check this place out.

First time I’ve ever walked into a tattoo shop and wasnt judged for one of my insane idiotic tattoos. I got a beautiful tattoo of a fried chicken leg on my arm and my artist was so amazing, I forget his name already because I’m a basket case but he had a long beard and glasses and was just the absolute best. Prices were outstanding and I plan on haunting their shop for many years to come. Imma female and was completely treated with the utmost respect. GO HERE AND GET A TATTOO NOW! RUN DONT WALK

My pal and I came in for a walk in and they accommodated us immediately! The studio is super nice looking! Scott did my tattoo and he was super chill! Hes a great artist and really friendly! I definetly recommend going here for your tattoos!

Matt was the best! This is the first tattoo he’s done for me, but he’s done multiple for my wife and he always kills it. He talked me into a “tough looking tattoo, cuz tattoos are supposed to look tough” and it turned out absolutely amazing! He was fun to talk to, and he was also really quick while still keeping the skill level through the roof. Will definitely be coming back for more. Thank you Matt!

Erika was so nice and wonderful, she definitely knew her stuff and I will def be going back!!

I’ve been coming to permanent vacation for over a year now and never been disappointed. All of the artists are amazing and super friendly. My artist is Zakk and he is absolutely amazing. I give him a simple idea and let him have creative control and all of my pieces are gorgeous!! Zakk always goes above and beyond my expectations! Highly recommend permanent vacation for any tattoo or piercing and highly recommend Zakk!

They have some of the best artists in the Saint Louis area. Joe (the owner) has done all of my work and I would never go anywhere else. Very professional and friendly. He really takes his time to make sure you’ll be happy with the tattoo before getting started. I don’t have any work done from the other artists but after getting most of a sleeve done here, I’ve seen a lot of their work and never seen a tattoo I wouldn’t wear myself. If you’re looking for a place that does great work for a reasonable price then look no further.

Had a walk in tattoo 3 times, greeted by nick and Derek, they both did amazing work, don’t care for the service fee, but the work is worth coming back each time!! They are friendly and fast!

12/14/21 Was in shop this afternoon today to finish the 2nd Part of my tattoo. Was here on 12/9 to get my tiger tattoo done by tattoo artist Zakk and Zakk finished the 2nd Part of my tattoo today. Very happy with it. He did a great job explaining things and if you have any questions. Very professional. And nice clean place and friendly staff. And have very good prices. I would recommend this place. Especially Zakk. I personally will be coming back in 3-7 months to get another half sleeve done by this place and the tattoo Artist Zakk.

Staff is awesome. Very clean. Price is absolutely reasonable. Their work is on point!

Heavy-handed artist caused my tattoo to blow out in several places.

First time there loved it I will be going back to get more work done

I have been waiting for a tattoo for so long and was really excited to get my first one. I was nervous that it would be too overwhelming with the music and such but it wasn’t whatsoever, it’s at a good volume to where it wouldn’t be too much for anyone with sensitivities to that, like me. The person at the front desk was super nice and welcoming (i didn’t catch her name, sorry) and the shop was just amazing in general. As far as the tattoo, I had Steven @stevenleetattoos, and he did an amazing job. I came in with a reference picture but I had a few changes. He drew it up and it was perfect! I was really impressed with the whole experience. We worked together in the placement which I ended up moving a few times and was incredibly patient with me. Also, super informative! Obviously it was my first tattoo so I knew nothing going in but he explained the whole process and let me know what I was getting into. You can tell he cares not about the money, but about the customer. He was very respectful and observant, making sure I was comfortable the whole time. I was worried about the acne on my back and asked it was ok and not only was it fine, but his response to it was totally judgement free! Afterwards he helped me get some pictures of it on my phone so I could show my friends and family asap. The tattoo turned out great and I couldn’t be happier, I was even told that I could get a free touch up in 6 months if i wanted, which is amazing! Overall, it was the experience I thought I could only dream of and I will definitely be going back to get another one. Highly recommend!

I made an appointment with Travis a few months back. Today was my appointment, and I was 30 minutes late. When I knew I was going to be late, I called because that’s the decent thing to do. Beth ( I think is her name) was so kind on the phone and told me she would let him know. When I walked in she was so understanding, and reassured me it was fine.I sat down with Travis, and he made me feel so comfortable! Overall the vibe was great, the shop is so clean, the folks are friendly, and the work is amazing! I will continue to come back! 🖤

I love this shop a lot, but I get attitude sometimes. Especially when it comes to a tattoo that I understand some artist don’t want to do. I rather be told an artist won’t do it cause it’s not their style or they aren’t comfortable with the placement than telling me “NO artist will do it in the area cause it’s too much”. the judgement sometimes is a bit too much.At the end of the day, it’s not the owners fault, they might not know. I give 5 stars but I’d like to see change in how customers are treated (regardless of how “stupid” a tattoo can be)

I love this shop! Everyone is so friendly and the atmosphere is always fun! None of the people working ever make you feel judged or bad, they are all welcoming. All of the work that comes out of here is fantastic and amazing. They take walk ins, and you never have to wait long for someone to draw you up something awesome and amazing. I highly recommend!

Travis does all of my tattoos and his work is absolutely incredible! The shop is comfortable and chill. And most importantly clean and well maintained.

Great shop, been going here for a couple years. Staff is super chill, they do walk-ins every day. No attitudes, wall to wall, ceiling to floor flash! Matt Kammerer is the go-to guy for some awesome traditional artwork. All the artists are top notch!

My husband and I got tattoos here, they turned out amazing! :) & the shop itself has so much cool stuff to look at! Also, the employees were super nice.

Zack was our artist. He did an awesome tribute tattoo to our dog that we had to put down. Shop was clean, people were friendly, and we got what we came for.

Walked in on a Saturday to get my first tattoo ever and Zakk did an awesome job. I showed him what I wanted and he went over where exactly it would look best placement wise and the size that would look best. I was a little nervous but felt very comfortable here and I am extremely happy with the 2 tattoos I got.

I’ve gotten 3 tattoos and love them so much. The artist we great and pricing was amazing! I just got an Eyebrow piercing today and it looks so good. Erika did a great job with information and aftercare instructions. The only reason I would give a 5 star review is because when she went to pierce my septum the clamps moved and she pierced my nose at an angle. She was very nice in explaining that she would have to redo it and what happened. I opted not to and am really disappointed that I don’t have a septum but we are all human and I love my eyebrow 💖

Got my first tattoo here today and I love it! Zakk was friendly and totally put me at ease. His work was fantastic, and he answered all of my questions. I picked this place after hearing great things from several of my friends and I would definitely come back again.

Joe is an amazing artist, and did a great job on my last 2 tattoos.

Travis did my first tattoo. He was super nice. He made me feel very comfortable and was funny. Great personality!!!! He did amazing on my tattoo. Thank you Travis, it was a simple tattoo but it meant alot to me and when I got home and compared his name to the tattoo you did it was perfect. It was spot on. Thank you so much!!!

I can always count on Permanent Vacation for quality work. I get all of my piercings here, they have all healed up great with quality jewelry. I have also had my tattoos done by Matt and he is so easy to work with... and super talented! Added bonus, Jen at the front is easy to book with and always gets you taken care of. Her smile is a great way to enter & leave!

Erika was awesome!! she did an amazing job piercing my septum and took the time to talk to me about other piercings i wanted :-) and the person at the front desk was also super nice and helpful!! (sorry i cant remember your name 😭) definitely coming back!

I loved my visit at permanent vacation once again! They never fail making my tattoo experience a good one! The employees there are always so nice! Jeremy did an amazing job with the tattoo I wanted! He is super kind and is just a great artist overall! His Instagram is @jeremysellers81 go check out a lot of his work! :)

I like this shop, the artists are great. A little pricey but to be expected for quality work (which they do). The only thing I have to say that they could work on is the blonde lady at the front desk. Ive been there for my own tattoos as well as with friends for theirs and every time she is so rude and has an attitude. However the artists and work is great here so that is what is important.

I got a cover up done by Travis yesterday. He did an amazing job! I couldnt be happier with my new artwork and I will definitely be returning again.

Had a tattoo from Travis yesterday. Amazing experience all around- the shop is clean, nice, everyone I encountered was professional and helpful. Made my appointment back in September and Travis was booked until December - no worries from me though! Everything went smooth and I love my new tattoo!!

Very pleased with my experience here. Walked in for 2 tattoos and they were able to accommodate me pretty quickly. Great quality tattoos. One was a small cover up and I was super happy with how it turned out. Will def go back here again in the future for my next tattoo. Staff was all really nice and chill environment. Price was very reasonable too for the amount of time the artist spent on my tattoos.

Highly recommend. Great experience, staff all professionals.

These folks were amazing from start to finish. We stopped in to get an idea of prices and if they would be able to do the tats we wanted. No problem! Set an appointment and when we came back, everyone was friendly and welcoming. My artist, Steve, was fantastic, he drew up a similar design and made adjustments until it was perfect. Super nice and the tat is gorgeous. Place is very clean and and inviting.

Had a really good experience at the shop. Matt was awesome!

Awsome place to get a tattoo very professional ans Travis was super nice and did a great memorial tattoo for my dad passing!!!! Def recommend them for your tattoo.!!

This has honestly been one of the BEST customer service experiences I have ever had. The artists are insanely talented and beyond that, they make you feel incredibly comfortable and important. They are genuinely interested in not only giving you the best possible tattoo, but also making your experience unforgettable. My husband had a tattoo by Matt who absolutely nailed it. The owner, Joe, is one of the nicest people you’ll meet. He has worked hard to create a clean shop and an amazing atmosphere. By far the best tattoo shop in St. Louis.

I was very impressed with the amount of amazing artwork as well as how friendly everyone was every time I went in. Had my second sleeve done by Mr. Joe Cumbee and I am blown away with how it came out. They know every style so I’d definitely recommend checking it out

Got an Ashley piercing done here by Brandon, hes a truly skilled piercer! He was super, professional, informative & kind, and helped me stay relaxed, while putting in the effort to make sure my piercing came out perfectly.I would definitely say his skills deserve 5-stars, and I only removed 1 star because the shop hours differ from whats listed here (and on the website: its actually 12pm - 8pm currently)

I came here to get my first tattoo ever. the guy that did my tattoo was older, he was super super nice and made sure i was comfortable. the environment is chill and it’s very clean. however, they are SO over priced.. shop minimum is 100 dollars… ? maybe more? my tattoo was maybe an inch long. it took him 10 minutes. also, that blonde lady at the front has a TERRIBLE attitude and it makes the shop look really bad. she made me feel like i was stupid the entire time i did paperwork.. idk if she was having a bad day or what but it made me feel uncomfortable and uneasy. i would return as long as i knew she wasn’t working there and if y’all lowered the prices a bit.. modern electric does much better work at a much better price. so if you’re looking for someone affordable go to modern electric.

Best tattoo shop in the Midwest! You know they are good when you will travel from KC to St.Louis! You get what you pay for and that is exactly what you get here. Top notch quality and professionalism. They will think out what your doing and warn you before, hand of any risk that could compromise the quality of their artwork they are going to put on you. That speaks volumes because when they are done you become a walking billboard for their artwork and business. Go ahead get poked somewhere else and become a statistic in the tattoo horror stories you hear about out there. Because majority of other shops will not give you the fair warning or attention to detail that Permanent Vacation does!

Permanent Vacation has everything you can ask for in a tattoo shop. It is clean, everyone one is professional and like a family, fair pricing, great atmosphere, and most of all you are going to get an amazing tattoo. I came here on a whim for their annual Toys for Tats event and have been coming back ever since. Even when an artist left the shop, and never contacted me, after starting my sleeve they were very professional and encouraged me to make the best decision for myself. Clearly I stuck with the shop and got an amazing finished piece. Ive primarily worked with Joe and August, but I would have no hesitation letting anyone in that shop tattoo me. A few years and many tattoos later I truly feel like part of the family and am bummed that I have to move for work. Nonetheless I will continue to visit the shop when I come home for vacations because they are that amazing. If youre looking for a great tattoo I suggest you swing by to see what they can do for you. Ive attached the last two tattoos Ive had done there.

A couple of months ago i got a nose piercing. He did an excellent job. Thank you so much!Yesterday i went to get a tattoo. At first i didnt think it would turn out. I kept telling my self to trust my tattoo artist. It turned out so amazing!!! !m happy with the results. Thank you so much!!

Ive had an extensive amount of work done by Joe and also Travis at the shop. Both artists have excellent craftsmanship and a reasonable price, not to mention great customer service and a great attitude. Ive also noticed a ton of great work being performed by the other artists at the shop so if you looking to get piercing or tattoo work done in St. Charles, this place is easily your best option.

Travis was super welcoming and a super nice and funny guy. I was a walk-in, and he was super helpful and informative. Got me in very quickly. Paid really good attention to detail for my thigh tattoo, and worked very steady. He was super fun to talk to as well and he did a fantastic job! Price was reasonable too! Very pleased and will be coming back soon!!

Ive been here twice and had great experiences both times. My brother and I went in for tattoos and they were able to get us in with basically no waiting and did a great job. More recently I went in to get a few earrings changed out and Erica was phenomenal. She talked me through each step and talked me through the healing process for on thar is still pretty new. She didnt actually do that piercing, but was a way more calming presence that the piercer at a different shop. I could not recommend this place more!

I went here to get my nipples pierced and they were very nice and very clean! She did a good job on my first nipple but unfortunately my other nipple she pierced didn’t go straight across instead went down a little. Now this could have been maybe because I flinched or because that nipple has weird shape! Anyways, I would still recommend going here just make sure when they ask if you think the dots looked lined up before you get pierced to look at them from a down angle and not just from straight on.

They took both my husband and I as walk ins and we were both in the chairs within like 30 minutes. Crazy fast!! In the meantime, Jen at the front desk was so incredibly helpful and friendly and made the experience fun and relaxing. We both got the Matt’s as our artists and they each did an IMPECCABLE job. Awesome and VERY talented dudes!!! We both agreed we’re coming back here as often as we can. Oh, and you cannot beat the price for how high quality their art is!!

Not only are the artists talented as heck, theyre also super friendly! Permanent Vacation is just that, an extremely welcoming environment and a great place to gets some work done!

Awesome shop! Joe is great to work with! The rest of the staff there were super cool and easy to talk to. All very positive! Did my fist session for a half sleeve. Can’t wait to get more of it completed! Come here for your next tattoo, you won’t be disappointed!

I had an amazing experience here!! first I got my tongue pierced by brandon and he did great! he explained in depth on how to take care of my tongue piercing and clean it properly. then I did a fun get what you get tattoo for $150, travis was my artist and he did amazing! it was my first machine tattoo and he was very understanding when i was in pain during it at one point I got a little faint and he even offered me sugar pills to help me! the tattoo looks amazing now and is healing quite well Im so blown away and will definitely be back ♡

Came in as a walk in with my best friend about an hour before they closed. Nick got us in with no problem and our tattoos came out amazing! It was our first but he made the process super simple, quick, and practically painless. We also enjoyed talking with him and the other artists during it all! Will definitely be back.

Finally finished up my sleeve tattoo today with Zakk. He’s an amazing artist. We started this journey a couple years ago and he is now my tattoo guy! Thanks Zakk and PV for competitive pricing and ALWAYS great service!

Awesome work and very reasonably priced. Friendly staff who listen to you about what you want. This is my new tattoo shop!

I loved coming here! My husband and I got tattoos about two to three weeks ago. They were very patient and the art turned out amazing. I also think its cool that they do free touch ups up to 6 months. Just in case your skin doesnt take or whatever the reason. Will definitely go back!

Have gotten several pieces done at Permanent Vacation. Each experience has been easy, comfortable and enjoyable. The artists are top quality and the customer service is 5 stars. Excited to get more work done from them.

Love this place and its staff! Joe and team are so friendly and professional! They take walk ins all day, so I would definitely recommend stopping in and get a rad tattoo done! You really cant go wrong with any of the guys there. And theyre always down to help you design something unique! They may be new a shop, but theyve got years of experience, and it most definitely shows!

Brandon was so kind and informative about the piercings I chose. I was given post op information without having to ask! Erica was so kind and held my hand during the piercings and supportive during! I will def return again for more! I would def recommend this business l, the shop was clean fun and everyone was super nice! Thanks again!!!

When I walked in, I saw a W lady working the counter helping another W lady and she was so kind, enthusiastic, and helpful, then when it was me next, her demeanor completely changed, which was shocking to me after seeing how she was before. I was only left with the impression that because I was a POC, she changed her tune. I was provided with condescending service. The the W male tattooist out of no where said he wouldn’t tattoo me and passed me on to the next and the next. Until the last tattooist had to come and apologize. I believe I was met with discrimination and rac ism and I left. I came back to ask for my paperwork back which contained personal info and was refused. ANY PERSON OF COLOR, THEY IMMEDIATELY SEE YOU AS A PROBLEM. NOT WORTH PROVING THEM WRONG. GO ELSEWHERE!!!

Went here for a spontaneous tattoo- looks awesome and I love it. Shop was clean and nice looking. My roommate got a certificate here for Christmas though and has been in 3 separate times and was treated very rudely, got different price quotes each time and is ending up going to throw it away because of the way he was treated I don’t know if they just don’t want to do work for a certificate or they just don’t want to do his design but it’s made me weary on going back too so I’m not really sure what I think of the shop anymore.

So many good things to say about this place! Got a tattoo done by Nick, who was super patient, helpful, and understanding in all the different steps of the process. Everyone there is very friendly, and although getting a tattoo can be intimidating, the artists will make sure you feel comfortable and at ease. I love my tattoo, and will definitely come back for another!

My ear piercings with Brandon are amazing! Got me in and out and even gave me a care card for after care! I recommend upgrading to a flat back with cool colors. August did a tattoo for me a year ago & I just love this shop for all tattoo and pricing needs.

Zak is the best tattoo artist I have gone too. He was friendly, professional and all around a great guy. He did my tattoo free handed and it came out perfectly. Will be going back and I definietly recommend anyone thinking about getting a tattoo to go to him! Hes awesome!

I had an optical illusion put on and Im pretty happy with it so now Im going to have to get another one. Its right next door to 👽 Alien Armory. If you need a gun theyve got it if they dont got it you dont need it and if you really need it they can get it.

I came here for my first tattoo, it was a spontaneous walk-in. Though I was a bit skeptical, I knew exactly what I wanted and where I wanted it. Travis was my artist and he did a fantastic job, it also was kind of cool because he loved doing band tattoos and that’s what I was getting. Thanks again, Travis!

Was looking for a piece that showed both look and personality of my cat that had just passed and I gave Nick a rough idea of what I wanted and he delivered x10. It’s everything I wanted and more. It perfectly encompasses everything I wanted in this tattoo and I can never thank permanent vacation enough for it. I get so many compliments and I can’t recommend this shop enough. The environment is friendly and when I was being a little bit indecisive they totally rolled with it and worked with me on it. Overall I was beyond pleased with my experience and will be returning for any and all future planned pieces.

I have gone here for both tattoos and piercings and have had great experiences every time! Staff is friendly and accommodating, making sure you are always comfortable. Would highly recommend

Wow. What an experience. The other week I got my first tattoo... I was very nervous coming in and didn’t know much. But coming here changed that, the whole staff was amazing and patient with me. I would like to especially like to thank Jen. She was very considerate of everyone and made my time there better. Amazing service... 5 stars!

Came in for a walk in tattoo today. It was pretty busy, but I was able to get into a chair within a few hours and I’m very pleased with my new ink. Worth the wait, the people were all nice. The shop is open and lots of neat stuff to look at. Good vibes! I would recommend checking them out!

Ive been tattooed by Nick twice and both times have been such a great experience!! Everyone there makes you feel welcome and comfortable. Both pieces Ive had done are stunning, and Nick made sure to take plenty of time and breaks for me which I appreciate. Ill be back for sure and recommeding to friends!!

I got my first tattoo from Nick K., and he was great! He was super patient and explained the whole process. He really eased my nerves. I love the tattoo, and so does everyone who has seen it! If I get more, I will definitely be back.

I got my first tattoo ever done here and I love it. Not only is the art great, but the whole experience was too! Everyone is super professional and the atmosphere is chill. I am planning on coming back again!

At 50+ yrs....I got my first tattoo! It is AMAZING! Zac was my artist and he is fantastic! I had a good idea of what I wanted and after we talked, he came back with the perfect design. Zac is relaxed, friendly, and answered all of my questions. The gal up front is so nice and patient. From a first timer...I highly recommend Permanent Vacation Tattoo!

My go to place to get any piercings done. Just recommended a friend and my mom to go there and they as well as I are super happy with everything we have got from there.

Fantastic shop, great vibes, very clean, always great service. I’ve had tattoos done by several different artists here and I’ve always been satisfied. 10/10 would recommend.

Never left a review before but felt the need to. Got my tattoo done by Matt. Amazing linework and great atmosphere. Walked in a little iffy about getting such a difficult tattoo to execute but left very impressed. I will definitely be back for my next tattoo

Healed tiger by matt (go to matt if you can, he’s amazing and fun to talk to!), and healed leopard by scott. gotten 3 tattoos here and they’re really great! worth the price and awesome atmosphere!

Brought my husband and solider into the shop for matching tattoos and the work and environment was top notch! Matt C did my husbands and A.J. did my daughters. Thank you for the pleasant experience and taking the time to do their artwork before you closed.

Ive got 4 tattoos from Permanent Vacation; from Joe, Matt K, and Travis. Hands down, my most complimented tattoos are their work. They are fairly priced with a very high quality work. The attention to detail is stunning. The crew is so warm and relaxed. I dont even live in the US anymore but when Im town (once a year), Im remembered;that speaks volumes to their character and the just how top notch the folks are who are permanently marking me. Very clean and tidy shop, well organised, super cool vibes. I wont stop coming here as long as I continue visiting the STL area. For 2 of my tattoos, I had absolutely no reference photos and just had to describe what I saw in my mind and Matt K and Travis brought my visions to life in a beautiful way (see photo. Top is Matt K, bottom is Travis)

I had a piercing done by Erika I believe, and she was the sweetest! Super clean and she was really helpful with my questions. I will definitely be coming back to see her!

Got my first tattoo here. Zach was amazing!! Fair pricing and quality service. Artists were comforting and nice. Clean environment and not a terrible wait for a walk-in.

Wonderful place and professional staff. Nick made my first tattoo a wonderful experience. Finished an ankle tattoo in half an hour and acted professional while quick. Would definitely come back, thanks guys!

Nice clean touch up. Looks better than the first time it was done *different shop*

My Fiance and I were walk in customers and got in right away with Matt Crary and A.J. everyone in the shop was very friendly and professional. Artists made it a great experience, this would definitely be a great shop for your first tattoo or your 100th. We were both blown away by our finished tattoos!! We most definitely will be back for more work! Great job Permanent Vacation tattoo!

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Researched local shops while traveling from KY back to WY & was impressed with info online for PV. Did a “walk-in” and not only pleased with the environment, cleanliness & layout of the shop but also all of the staff.Artist Matt K took on my request for my new granddaughters footprint, name & birth month flower. I am over the top thrilled with his work. Matt is very professional & talented. I will be recommending PV & Matt to everyone I know, and anyone commenting on my new ink 😉Thank you Matt & PV for adding to my ink collection.

Fantastic place to get tatted, I get tattooed by the same guy named August! He does really great work. Hes done this tattoo and three of my other ones and they all turned fantastic. Give this place a visit... Awesome environment

I came in originally for a tattoo and was quoted for it with all details given upfront size, placement, and design. And on the day to get get i got there with the print out of the picture and they changed the quote to 100-200$ more than the original quote. The piece was solid black with little detail in it. I then decided instead to get a piercing there and not only was it not done straight, the piercer clipped my nose on the way through with the needle.

This is the only place I will go to get piercings! Brandon is a wonderful guy whos very good at his job. Both pierciers have a very aseptic piercing process with the right aftercare!

I’ve gotten 2 or 3 tattoos here, which is the most I’ve really gotten from one shop so that says something. And I think the same artist has done them as well. They almost always have time for walk ins and also can set appointments.Both my tattoos are really great and everyone in the shop was great. Sometimes tattoo shops can have those super douchey people who work there, but for the most part everyone here is really cool.Price point was a little high for one of my tattoos and not the other. So pricing is a little inconsistent, but given everything else I’ll continue going for all my smaller, more spur of the moment tattoos. Not sure I’d come here for a bigger, more detailed piece. Need more time to figure that out.

Scott was amazing and the front desk ladies are so nice. The shop is beautifully decorated. I’ll definitely be back.

I got my first tattoo from Joe. He did a phenomenal job easing the nerves and making it a memorable experience! Fun and friendly atmosphere! I am looking forward to getting more work done real soon!

Had a friend in from out of town and we wanted spur of the moment tattoos, when googling shops around where I live this one was open on Sundays and always took walk ins- we also checked out their instagram and saw they had some amazing artists.We walked in and were pretty impressed by the vibe this shop has- super easy going and professional! We met up with Travis and he did AMAZING work for us. We both wanted pineapples-mine traditional and my friend’s abstract. He had them drawn up and us in the chair in no time. His line work and coloring is insane and he put his personality into both of our tattoos. We had an amazing experience and would definitely recommend Travis!! Im hoping to come back to get some more done soon!

My sister and I wanted matching sister tattoos. Well Permanent Vacation delivered. Cabot designed what we wanted. He worked with Nick to do our tattoos. Nick did mine and Cabot did my sister Terris. They consulted each other to make sure it was right. Also a shout out to yhe lady at the counter for being helpful. It was buzy and we didnt mind waiting..Highly recommend this place.

I recently got two flats pierced by the apprentice and I could not be happier! She was very sweet and walked me through the whole process and answered any questions I had! I’m going here for all my piercings from now on.

Got my first tattoo here and have been back 3 days in a row ! Great artist , awesome staff and just good vibes ! There work is AMAZING , and definitely a GREAT price ... 11/10 come here you will not regret it !

Joe Cumbee is a god among men. It’s taken me years to find an artist/shop that I feel comfortable and respected. They are all very talented and kind, all their work is beautiful. The shop itself is gorgeous and has an amazing vibe. I won’t go anywhere else.

Me and my boyfriend got tattoos from joe . Joe is so professional , friendly and made the experience just wonderful.The staff and environment are nice,and chill.We will definitely be coming back , and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to get tattooed!

This shop is full of amazing artists in an equally amazing atosphere. I recently got work done by Nick Munster and he was incredibly professional and delivered killer work. Between getting tattooed myself or hanging with my friends getting work, Ive spent over a dozen hours there watching every client receive top knotch work and great conversation. Definitely my favorite shop.

Had a great experience with the whole staff everyone was friendly and kind. Jen at the front desk was very helpful with setting up a fast appointment that worked for my schedule. Will definitely be coming back to get more art done here!!! Highly recommend!

Work and artist was fine. Not very up front on price. Gal at desk said minimum of 200 probably 250. She asked what I thought I said good. Charged 350 for a fairly basic tattoo that took an hour and a half in the chair.Didnt get final price until after artist was done . Could understand for a detailed piece but it wasnt.Only one with wrong facts is you sir. Tat is 2.5 by 6.5. No where near my whole forearm. As for Jen she said minimum of $200 but probably $250. She said is that inyour budget and I said that is fine. As for realistic you did not see it. Not close to realistic. It has 2.5 stars and three stripes. Its a piece of a tattered flag. No problem with you sticking up for your employees...you should.Its a good tattoo just not worth $350. More like th $200 to $250. They would have said $350 I would have gladly went elsewhere. Out of respect for the artist I gave him $50 cash as well. So realistically its a $400 tattooThis disagreement has been resolved. The owner called and we hashed out our differences. He did refund the $100 Also I would delete this review but seems Google wont let you do that

Very nice shop and artists. The owner Joe is amazing to work with. He takes his time and makes sure the tattoo is exactly what you want. We will continue to support this shop and tell everyone we know this is the place to go. Thank you Joe for a great experience.

Fantastic experience. Love everything about the shop. The vibe is relaxed and the artists are amazing. Ive been twice now and I wouldnt go anywhere else. Joe is awesome and makes you feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. If you arent sure where to go, look no further.

I have gone to Permanent Vacation for all my tattoos. Zakk and Travis have done all my artwork and they’re both incredible. The entire staff is so friendly and kind. I’ve never had any issue or inconvenience with them. They’re the only place I’ll go.

Got a sweet half-sleeve by Travis and I absolutely love it! I was greeted with a smile and they have very personable staff! You wont be disappointed! (Will post a pic of the healed tat in a couple weeks)

AJ is an AMAZING artist! Great prices, outstanding staff, overall relaxed and inviting atmosphere! If youre looking for your next tattoo spot, theyre definitely worth checking out.

WOW went and got my first tattoo today. Can’t say enough about the environment and customer service from the moment we checked in! Would highly recommend!

10/10. Matt lays it down solid. He will make you the baddest on the block. Do yourself a favor and get a panther from him. Youll get the most attention from everyone in the room. The price might be a lot, but after paying what Ive paid, I can safely say its worth it.

Awesome shop. 1 sleeve done. 1 is 3/4 complete. Chill environment. Matt is my man. Hit these guys up.

Joe is a class act. Shop is clean, steff is friendly.

Great artists that will always take care of you. Iv been going here for years. Always a decent price and good vibes

The staff here are SO kind and professional! Best tattoo experience I’ve had so far!!

Jeremey was awesome. Easy guy to talk too and felt like no time had passed getting my tattoos. Can’t wait to get more work done by him

Doesn’t take walk ins. Must not be able to draw bc he said it would take weeks 😂😂😂 btw I have 10+ tattoos, every tattoo artist should be able to draw out a cross , angel , flower etc. on the spot. If your in this sorta business.A don’t bother replying bc I won’t see it. Good day 👎✌️

Thanks to travis parmeley, great artist and a good guy.

My tattoo artist was thomas he was so sweet and walked me through picking the perfect font for my thigh tattoo I had an amazing experience with him

I have had Matt tattoo me twice now. Very nice and personalable. The place is very clean and professional! I will definitely be back!

Great staff, great price, clean and professional place. E mailed shop from South Dakota and got a quick appointment to add blue note to my arm. Looks perfect. Thanks Matt, Ill be back soon!!

Great experience!! Nick did a good job. Ill definitely be back!!!

Just got my first tattoo yesterday from Joe. He did an amazing job with my bird request, couldn’t be happier!! Go see Joe for your tattoo, he’s amazing!!!

Matt is an amazing artist 🎨...My brothers tattoo looks great!!

Great experience! Matt Kemmerer did an awesome tattoo. I love it. Go get tattooed there you wont regret it. Im definitely going bact.

Really awesome artists who do great work. Very flexible and creative to help you create the tattoo you dreamed of. Went here for my birthday and got a great tattoo by Nathan and I defiantly recommend you come here.

Amzing place, best tattoo place ive been to. Matt did incredible work and the entire experience will always be remembered. And looking through the art books im very impressed with the artist here. I will defiantly comeing back. Thanks so much for the black rose.

Staff was super friendly! Erika did a great job on my daughters piercing. Highly recommend.

I been going here for awhile now and I can honestly say that if you come here you wont be disappointed. They are friendly, professional, talented, good prices and the shop is extremely clean. I go to Nick K, he does fantastic work

I’ve been tattooed by “big joe Cumbee” for about 9 years. He’s an amazing artist with a great personality. Im excited for him to finally open his own shop and have some great dudes working for him. The place is great! You must go check it out for yourself.

Got my first tattoo here a couple weeks ago, the environment was relaxed and open, everything was clean, and the process went really well! had a long wait as a walk-in but it was worth it :)

Walked in with ideas for tattoo rings (all the way around), were talked down on both size (less than half the finger) originally and then color by artist. We walked out 40 minutes later with $200 less money. Glad we got them tho way less than we thought we were getting for about what we thought wed spend.

Fast service. Friendly staff. Clean establishment. They were done with my tongue piercing so fast, my husband thought I had changed my mind...AND I WAS A WALK-IN. In and out in 15 min, thats my kind of service!!

Great work, friendly staff, awesome atmosphere. We Love the tattoo my husband got. Will definitely be coming back!

I got a great tattoo for my daughter yesterday, and i’m back again for another. All of the workers are amazing, friendly, and it’s a very clean place. Definitely go here if you’re lookibg for a great tattoo place!!

My husband and I got our names tattooed here by AJ. Clean, professional, reasonably priced. We can definitely see returning for more art work!

This is no knock on the artists they are great the environment is clean and professional I have had work done is great my wife has multiple pieces done there over the past 2 yrs as well as my sisters in laws it isnt until recently that a new receptionist or something to that respect showed up we get rising prices but from what I was told today this woman was down right belligerent not just to my wife and sisters but multiple customers who came in for work so...you catch more flies with honey then vinegar basically

I went to get my last tatoo there. Ive had my best tatoo expiriance so far. The artist was very friendly and very talented. Great work, and they do not gouge you on price. Over all great expiriance. I would recomend them to anyone!

So happy to find traditional artists in the St. Charles area. Ive had nothing but positive experiences here. Joe, thanks for bringing this shop to our area

Great artists and place to get some work done.

So far so good. The customer service was great as far as scheduling my app. Joe has been doing tats for over 20 years. tuned on the sleeve.

Amazing place 10/10 recommend I tell everyone about this place

Joe, Nathan and Nick are all amazing. My daughter sees Nathan, I have gotten a tattoo from Joe and my boyfriend just got an amazing tattoo from Nick. You cant go wrong with any of them.

I have been having Matt work on my stomach and left arm sleeve I am more than impressed with the work he has done I was ripped off by Saint Charles tattoo for a $200 deposit they stole from me on my birthday and then blew me off on the scheduled appointment tried to reschedule me for two months out form my original date and refused to give my deposit back and I called Matt to see if he could do it he fit me in his schedule to do My tattoo and did an amazing job thanks Matt I’ll be coming back soon

First time customer, will definitely be back! Zack did an outstanding job!! I am thrilled with my new ink!!

Ive gone to Joe for two tattoos now and have recommended two of my friends to go to him. The actual tattoos are beautiful and everyone at permanent vacation is just so welcoming!

Don’t come here artist convinced me the stencil was fine when my entire tattoo is crooked gonna get it removed it’s so bad

Great place! Joe did an amazing job and made me feel comfortable and relaxed throughout. I will definitely be back for my next tattoo

I went for the holiday toy drive event and honestly cant wait to go back. It was all handled so well and, even though we were near the end of the line, everyone was still super friendly and just awesome to work with.

Professional, top notch tattoo shop. I am stoped frequently by people to ask who did my tattoos, and I tell them I fly from Florida to have my tattoos done by Joe Cumbee.

Matt did an excellent job at creating my mother daughters tattoo. I will definitely be going back.

Got a nostril piercing. Great experience! Great staff there and great prices!

Very kindly squeezed me and my friend in as walk-ins and got us in and out quickly! The artists were very friendly and Im very happy with my tattoo!

They are amazing here! Worked with Steven, and he did awesome work! Only tat shop Ill go to! Much love!

Amazing as always, whole family goes here for tattoos, Scott, Zach, Travis, and Matt are all as awesome as always ♡♡♡

Fantastic shop. Excellent vibe. Outstanding artists. Unforgettable experience. If youre looking for a tattoo shop, this is the place to go.

Awesome and large shop. All artists do fantastic work. Super friendly staff and walk ins almost always available. Check it out!

Great experience! Got exactly what I wanted and the artist was fun to work with. Plus they got us in quick and prices were very reasonable.

Travis was awesome. Tattooed some HP on the wife today.

Everyone in this shop is top class! Fantastic artwork. Nothing bad to say whatsoever!

Was a little pricey but my tattoo was perfect. The artist also talked me through my first tattoo. Would recommend !

I’ve had several tattoos from Joe and highly recommend this shop! He’s truly a master of his craft and makes it fun too 🏆

Scott was our artist and did an amazing job. Recommend him to anyone!

Love my tattoo! It was exactly what i wanted. Everyone is super friendly. Definitely would recommend going here :)

Joe is responsible for 5 of my tattoos. The guys are all great and make you feel like family. Coming back for more today!!!

Great tattoo shop. Great service. Great vibes. Love all of my tattoos from them!!

All the artists here are amazing!!! So friendly and helpful. The shop is amazingly clean and well kept! I highly recommend them!!

The reviews speak for themselves. Recommend this place to every person I know and I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else for my tattoos.

Absolutely amazing. Zakk was incredible and I absolutely adore my new tattoo! Such a great atmosphere in there I fully reccomend!

Well you want a review I’ll give you one i asked for a decent 150$ skull tattoo been taking care of it now it’s peeling and faded and i waste my 150 when I could of went to the ink doctor i let these people do my work an it was all cool but when i was on a fun budget with 150$ i got the most ugliest skull ever and imma have to eventually get it covered up with roses

Matt Crary did an amazing job on my husband and myself. Everyone that works there couldnt be any nicer. Very clean place too.

I went for toys for tots. It was awesome. It was my first tattoo. I plan on going back in 2wks. It was quick and very clean. Everyone was friendly.

My wife and I have gone here a lot. Love this place, matt and aj have done amazing work for us. Super clean, the guys are always cool.

Love permanent vacation. Unique and comfortable shop. Artists personable and professional. Will go above and beyond to give a great experience. Definitely a feel-good vibe.

Got my first tattoo here. They made me very comfortable and were also very nice. clean and inviting environment.

Called to make a appointment, and they say they take walk ins.... get there and they say their booked till September... idk if this is the way to market and just get you to come in but it wasted alot of my time and dont make sense.... got 4 people standing around scratching their heads and Noone tattooing

Best tattoo Ive ever got. Piercing was on point as well. Shout out to AJ and Brandon for the help!!

Very nice. I went for a consultation they were very professional and very helpful. Very courteous and caring and took the time to answer questions and make sure they understand what is interested

Went it to get my other nostril pierced as a walk in. Definitely will be going back for possibly one more piercing or tatto

Went and got a D20 Lovecraftian chest piece by Nick. Could not be happier. Also rolled some dice and got a pretty rad dagger from Matt .10/10 will do again

Smoothest hand work ever no pain no gain going in hard for the coming of 2024 new year love harder go harder is the model

Travis was absolutely amazing! Ive been wanting my arm piece for several years, and he went above my expectations!!

They did an amazing job on my first tattoo and they’re extremely cool and they like to joke around with you and talk to you to make you feel comfortable

Super cool spot with super cool workers. Just got my ears reguaged. Im def thinking I met check them out for a tattoo though.

Best spot for a tattoo without a doubt. Top notch quality, super clean, good people. And the owner is a hottie.

My best friend got her first tattoo here. She loved it!

I’ve had four tattoos and one piercing done here and every time has been a great experience!

Great place great people they do great work ive been to 2 other places in my life for tats and this along with trader bobs is one of the best i will be goin again they are beyond nice

Matt always does excellent work. First time in this shop and the ambience is great. Will be back to see Matt again for sure.