American Beauty Tattoo Parlor

In a world of constant change and uncertainty, tattoo shops have turned me away when I ask for tiny…read moretattoos. Not my boy Rick. Dude was super cool and welcome me as a walk in. Told him about my ridiculous idea and he was game. He made the tiniest tattoo ever and I was in and out in less than an hour. I love this shop and I'll be back to see Mads when she's ready to get busy.

10.4.25: Dropped off my friend's daughter at her appointment to get a hummingbird tattoo from Opie…read more It took about an hour and turned out great! Opie had done all my friend's pieces and they all turned out amazing. He's a talented artist and busy too, so I would recommended an appointment. With that said, walk-ins are welcome though, cash only, and have a good idea of what you want to have tatted. Vibe is no bull shit but chill, I mean it's a tattoo shop lol.

As the sign reads

By Gaby Pugh (@thetattertot)

Rick Walters' World Famous Tattoo Parlor

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My Tattoo

4.9(582 reviews)

4.7 mi

I was first introduced to Sunny's work through her IG. After seeing how she perfectly captured the…read moreanatomy of butterflies and month, I felt confident that she would be able do the same for beetles. After submitting the online inquiry form and messaging Sunny, I quickly received a response and an estimated cost. To my surprise, she has always wanted do beetle tattoos and was excited to work with me. Since it was my first tattoo, I was nervous and didn't know what to expect. However, Sunny's friendliness and the store's calming ambiance made me feel reassured and surprisingly comfortable. From reference pictures to stenciling, Sunny walked me through each step and ensure all the details of the darkling beetles were included. Furthermore, before the initial outlining, other artists in the store were asked to double check the stencil (flow, composition, etc). 3 hours quickly passed and I got my first 3 beetle tattoos done on my forearm. It didn't hurt too bad because I was enjoying the nerdy beetle conversation with Sunny. After the tattoos were wrapped up, Sunny gave me a run down on the after-care routine and what to expect during the healing process. In the end, I am so glad that I went to Sunny from My Tattoo for the beetle tattoos. This is why I am having Sunny finishing a full beetle sleeve on my left arm.

This shop was by far the most fun and welcoming place I've ever been to! The vibe was super chill,…read morefull of laughs, and everyone made you feel right at home! Jeff was my artist, and he was incredible--super friendly, open to my tattoo idea, and funny! He and the other artist made this experience very enjoyable. Thank you guys again! We will be back!

Koi by Jess Yen

Fullback piece Hannya by Jess Yen

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Samurai Helmet by Jess Yen

Red Clover Tattoo

5.0(7 reviews)

1.7 mi

Amazing experience getting my first tattoo by emalee! So patient , kind and creative !! Clean…read moreatmosphere and welcoming! I can't wait to go back !

This will be my third time coming to this spot, and every time I have received the best service!…read moreThey are really friendly and clean which matters so much throughout the session. If you are looking for an artist, I definitely recommend Ryan!! His work is freaking awesome, cool vibes, and is super versatile in his work! 10/10!!

Tattoo by artist Ryan Glenn || @rgb_tattoos

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Tattoo by artist Ryan Glenn || @rgb_tattoos

Eighth Element Tattoo

4.9(591 reviews)

5.4 mi

I can Not say it enough. Frank is The Man!!! Super accommodating. Super nice. Super cool. Super…read morepatient. Had my nose n helix pierced by him. Super gentle n thorough. I highly, HIGHLY recommend Frank for ur piercings. Love this guy. Y'all need to give him a try.

Super nice and helpful staff! I've came in 2 seperate times for a piercing and consultation and…read moreboth visits were super easy and thorough. Super clean shop they obviously care about their presentation and cleanliness it's always super nice to see that. Piercer is super cool always love talking to him.

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Paper Crane Studio

Had a great experience at Paper Crane! Ted was absolutely awesome! Very detail oriented and even…read morethough I was nervous he was so nice and calm. Can't wait to get more work done here!

I, personally, don't have tatts nor have I ever really cared to have any. One of my friends from…read moreout of town surprised me with a text that she was here getting a tattoo and told me to swing by to say hello, so I did. Located in DTLB off of Broadway and Linden, I was lucky to find a metered spot on Linden right around the corner. I was warmly greeted by one of the tattoo artists and she allowed me to visit with my friend. I only stayed 30 min and my friend sent me a pic of her tattoo and the artist did amazing work! I believe my friend said she was there from noon til the time she sent me the pic which was around 6pm (of course with breaks).

Laura Wangerin

American Traditional rooster tattoo

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Sea lions and kelp forest black and gray tattoo

Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing

Certified professionals

David gave me my first tattoo. The vibe was mellow and he was a gentleman. Well done!read more

Truly... seriously, one of the world's finest tattoo artists!…read more Oh my sweet Lord - Alex Intricate is simply the best of the best. Refined in her incredibly detailed design work, distinguished in her chair-side demeanor, and a down-to-earth gem from another galaxy, Alex brings something genuinely special to every experience. She gifts her clients the radiant warmth of her soul and culture, always placing safety and integrity first. Her zeal for positivity, coupled with her passion for creativity, stylization, and deep knowledge of tattoo theory, elevates her artistry to another level. Alex offers a carefully curated and finely crafted experience - one abundant with genuine passion and thoughtful consideration for art, life, love, and, most importantly, exceptional care in the magic of tattooing. Her dedication to quality is evident in every detail. A true Renaissance artist and savvy entrepreneur, Alex has her eyes on every facet of the tattoo hospitality industry. I cannot wait to watch her branded creative footprint grow and flourish for years to come. Thank you Alex Intricate, for blessing me with your artistic expertise. I humbly and joyfully look forward to our work together for many, many moons to come. Simply put: Alex Intricate is a world-class artist, an exceptional human being, and a rare soul whose passion, professionalism, and creativity leave an indelible mark - both on skin and on spirit.

Septum piercing Mr.Inkwells Tattoo and Piercing Studio #piercingshop

Name tattoo Mr.Inkwells Tattoo and Piercing Studio #tattooshop

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Hummingbird tattoo Mr.Inkwells Tattoo and Piercing Studio #tattooshop

HB Tattoo

4.6(11 reviews)

6.4 mi

Locally owned & operated

Family-owned & operated

Love this spot! The guys/gal who work here are all talented and love what they do! Very caring and…read moreknowledgeable when it comes to aftercare. If this your first time getting a tattoo or a collector adding to your collection you won't be disappointed! Love getting my work done here, will definitely be a regular and will refer friends constantly! Thanks guys/gals for the hospitality

This place is amazing. I have been to a couple of places and they are the best. Did a great job and…read moreeveryone loved it too. I highly recommend this place. Thank you for making my day and forever.

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Shipwrecked Ink Studio

4.8(43 reviews)

0.4 mi

Definitley Returning for another tattoo…read more I happen to run into Shipwrecked Ink Studio by checking the reviews on Yelp. Also, finding that they had a deal going for $100 for $150 dollars worth of tattoo work. I went into the shop on a Tuesday. It was a bit quite but good to walk in and get a tattoo right away. I showed George, one of the tattoo artist in the shop what I wanted and he got it done. The tattoo artist were very professional and easy going. I will recommend this tattoo shop to everyone. Ask for George whenever you go into the shop, he does great work.

This is such BS.....I had an appt for a week,was told to come in 1pm the 26th,here I am in the…read moreparking lot at 1:40 after the other gentleman was nice enough to page George(my appt was w him)and was told he can't come in today!! VERY UNPROFESSIONAL...he wasn't even going to inform me,he just kept me there waiting.Extremely rude.This place was recommended by a friend....neither one of us or our friends will come back.Atleast acknowledging me and asking to reschedule would of been the people's thing to do

Custom design and Tattoo by Omar

Oil portrait of Thom De Vita on wood panel by Matthew

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By Omar. Instagram: @fukingomar

Mechanical Concept Tattoo

4.9(251 reviews)

2.7 mi

Billy is a amazing tattoo artist. Really happy with the…read moretattoo he did for me. Looking forward to getting more tattoos from him in the future.

Billy did an incredible job on my tattoos! Some of the designs i threw at him were quite…read morechallenging to translate to tattoo and he nailed them. He was also instrumental in piecing together the layout for my sleeve in a way that makes several different designs look cohesive. There's nowhere better to kick back and watch something on tv while getting a quality tattoo at a very reasonable price!

What I got

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The Orange Door

5.0(12 reviews)

2.4 mi

Bill has done most of my tattoos, including a chest piece and most of a sleeve on my left arm. Year…read morelater these tattoos are still vibrant and beautiful. I get complimented on them all the time! Most of the work I've had done has been a collaboration with Bill. I come in with an idea and he turns it into beautiful art. Bill is fun to talk to while getting tattooed, and he's very fast. I've actually never had to come back for a second session and even my large pieces have only taken a few hours to complete. I definitely recommend him to anyone and everyone that's looking to get tattooed in southern California.

I love this place Bill is very talented & does really good work! I'll be back really soon for…read moreanother tattoo

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Pinky T.

639

1

0

12 years ago

i met the artists of this location at an artshow and was really impressed not only by there level of talent but also by how real and approachable they were at the event, it made me trust them and grow a relationship with them, its a solid crew, i went in a week after meetn them and have already gotn over 20 tattoos by them , infact except for my first one I've goth everything from there shop with the talented Christina Platis doing most of my wrk, I'm also a fan of her art !... i also like that they listen to wot you want but have great advice to give cause of there collective experience! stand up kind of peeps! fak now i want more wrk done... ! gzzzzzzzzk read more

Emme O.

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3

0

14 years ago

Made a visit to see Chelsea Jane for a peacock piece I had been yearning for almost a decade. I wanted to do my research to find the perfect artist and let me just say this girl nailed it! She is super down to earth and has such an awesome calm about her that transcends to her artwork. Kind.Clean.Gentle.Fast. She created something far more detailed and colorful than I could have ever imagined. The colors are exuberant and so vibrant. I get compliments on it everywhere I go! Definitely a piece I am proud of. Definitely going back to Chelsea Jane. read more

Selina M.

3

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10 years ago

i have been getting tattooed professionally for 21 years (unprofessionally for 26). most of them were done in filth-a-delphia, but for the past 10 years i have been searching the Long Beach/Seal Beach/Huntington Beach area for my new go to artist. i finally found him @ american beauty, johnny gargan. shop has a total laid back feel. no dbags. clean, professional, GENTLE (all i have left are super sensitive areas), friendly, cool, talented. i can't stress enough, no dbags. go right now! read more

Diane F.

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12 years ago

A very talented group of artists. I have been tattooed by several artists here and they are all very professional and friendly. Great location, very clean and good vibes. I live in Hawaii and while on vacation recently I had to get another. James Real (amazing artist) really gave me a beautiful custom piece that will always remind me of home (LBC). Mahalo read more

William D.

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1

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15 years ago

I've been coming here with my fiancee for about 3 years. Brandon does all my work, and Chelsea does all my fiancee's. The shop is super clean, and everybody is REALLY professional. I will say, Chelsea puts her own spin on her work, and it looks incredible. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone looking for a tattoo. Ask for Brandon or Chelsea. read more

Derrick G.

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1

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12 years ago

Great place to get a tattoo. Artists are there to help you get the highest quality tattoo you want and are great with designs. I had James and he did an amazing job. Tattoo looks great and he was a great artist and makes you very comfortable. Definitely will be going back to American Beauty read more

James H.

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8 years ago

Had yet another great experience here today. All the guys are very friendly and professional. A huge thank you to James Real for the new addition to my arm, and to Christian for taking care of the customers while we were waiting. A pleasure as usual, I'll be back for some more soon. read more

JOYCE A.

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3

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16 years ago

Went to American Beauty Tattoo in July with my sons...Great place, artists, and vibe!! James Real is a total professional!! Definitely referring all my friends to American Beauty..Going back next week for some more work!! LOVE IT!! read more

Tyler L.

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2

0

12 years ago

Went in to the shop yesterday to get something on my arm that I've been waiting for a while to get and my experience couldn't have been better! Go see Christina Platis she was fast and super cool to be around. Made me feel at home read more

Chelsea J.

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26

7

12 years ago

Great people and tattoos here. I've been tattooed by James Real many times and am saving my lunch money so I can get tattooed by Christina, Damien and Rob as well. Maybe all at the same time. Very sexy! Don't be scared! read more

Chelle G.

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1

12 years ago

I visited this tattoo shop on a trip to Cali. The staff were professional and the tattoo artist did a fantastic job. (Picture uploaded) Waiting for my next trip out there, from Ohio, to get my next tattoo. (: read more

Kingburruel ..

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3

12

13 years ago

Please DO NOT see BRANDON. He gave my friend hepatitis C using dirty needles!! He is incompatent .

Jon M.

1081

28

17

16 years ago

They are open again. Go get drilled by the best.

Dana H.

88

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15 years ago

Go here!!! Amazing artists!

Bryon M.

218

83

16

15 years ago

Great work at good prices.

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