Exquisite Ink Tattoos, located at 18817 FM 2252, Ste. 5103, Garden Ridge, held a grand opening weekend July 19 and 20, which featured food, drinks, music and a tattoo giveaway. The new studio is next to Mica Jewelry & Beads and Gruene Cross Health and Wellness.

The gist

The tattoo studio is owned by Nikki Alderete who is also a real estate agent. Alderete said she hopes to expand into Schertz, Seguin and New Braunfels in the future. Exquisite Ink Tattoos features four private rooms and offers realism, portrait, custom designs, anime, black and gray tattoos and more.