I was referred to the establishment by one of my friends and I am not disappointed! Dii is amazing!…read moreActually the team in general is awesome and the work is ON POINT- literally I can't wait to go back and get more pieces done.

Dii did an amazing job! I absolutely love my tattoo. I'll definitely be coming back for more. Thank…read moreyou, Dii!

I had a wonderful experience with Adrienne! She is extremely attentive, creative, and super sweet!…read moreThe design she made for me was exactly what I imagined it to be and better! Will definitely see her again for future tattoos. Love love love her work!

When I saw Adrienne's work on Instagram, I immediately wanted her art on me! I am honored to have…read morereceived this tattoo because, despite being in her apprenticeship, Adrienne's dedication to quality line work, attention to detail AND my comfort were bar none!!! I got my first tattoo several years ago by an experienced tattoo artist but didn't get the same experience. I felt comfortable every step of the way with Adrienne, from giving her feedback on the design, to her showing me techniques to improve my pain. I haven't had this kind of service before and I felt very safe in trusting Adrienne with my skin! I look forward to seeing her portfolio grow and hope to get more tattoos done by her in the future.

This place is a hidden gem in San Jose. Chill, clean, and…read moreseriously professional--this shop has everything you'd want in a tattoo studio. The talent here is top-tier, especially Brandon (aka "Big Ron"), who's been my go-to artist for years. He recently brought his incredible skill and deep experience to this new spot, and it shows. I always come in with my own designs, and Brandon nails it every single time--100% accuracy, attention to detail, and just the right touch to bring the art to life. Whether you're traveling from across town or even further, it's absolutely worth the trip. If you're lucky enough to live nearby, even better. Highly recommend. Also, parking has always been easy on this street!

Not all that great of a shop. I requested a tattoo with no shading. My tattoo artist almost wanted…read moreto give up on tattooing me . They were acting freaking weird like they didn't want to do my tattoo all that much . They're kind of picky of what they'll tattoo and what not. I feel tattoos should tattoo what we request and not if the artist is okay with tattooing. They do not have that right.

Had a nice and quick tattoo done by Lizzie at ink dripped. She does great work and can't wait to…read moreget my next one from her. Thanks!!

My husband and I came in on Friday the 13th for flash tattoos and were both tattooed by two…read moredifferent artists. The shop had a good atmosphere and everyone was friendly, so I want to acknowledge that. That being said, we're very disappointed with the quality of both tattoos. We followed proper aftercare, but the line work on both pieces healed inconsistently, with shaky lines and areas that appear blown out. One of the designs also came out uneven and not as clean or symmetrical as expected. The fact that this happened with two separate artists on the same day is what concerns us most. It didn't feel like a one-off issue, but more of a reflection of the overall quality during that event. We chose not to return for a touch-up because we didn't feel confident having the same artists rework them. I'm sharing this so others can make an informed decision, especially when considering flash events.

Received my first tattoo and it was done by Jenna Lynn who helped with the design. Very happy with…read morethe outcome. I will be seeing her again.

It was my first ever tattoo and the artist was really good and professional. Fibel did my tattoo…read moreand it was very thin font work and he did it pretty well. It is way more affordable than other ones right down the street.

It's been a long journey since 2022, and here I am in 2025 still going through tattoo removal. I've…read moreheld off on writing this, but I think I'm finally ready to share my experience. I originally went to Mary to get a tattoo of a paper crane with "Mary" worked into the design. I had gotten a small tattoo from her before, and she was super nice and warm -- which is what made me comfortable going back for a bigger piece. When I arrived for this session, she seemed friendly and welcoming at first, but her vibe shifted. She was kind of cold and dismissive once things got going. Looking back, I should've taken that as a red flag to maybe not go through with it, but I brushed it off. I gave her several reference photos and she drew something up. During the session, I chose not to look because I wanted it to be a surprise -- but I was still checking in, asking questions like, "The blues are going to be really light like the photo, right?" Just trying to make sure we were aligned on the look and colors. When it was done and I finally saw it, I was shocked. It didn't look like the reference at all. The lines weren't straight, some looked blown out, and the light blues just looked muddy... and it looked disproportionate. It had none of the delicate, clean feel I'd been going for. It honestly looked like something done by a beginner. I kept telling myself maybe I'd get used to it or it would look better once it healed -- but the more I looked at it, the more I hated it. Within a few weeks, I was already looking into laser removal. The clinic told me I had to wait about two months for the tattoo to fully heal before starting, and I did. Then I began my removal journey, which I'm still going through today. It's been tough, but the tattoo has faded a lot, and I'm finally starting to feel like myself again. There is light at the end of the tunnel. I think I paid around $220, including a drawing fee. One of my best friends is a tattoo artist, and he once told me something I'll never forget: "Good tattoos ain't cheap, and cheap tattoos ain't good." That definitely hit home for me after all this. Just sharing my story -- along with my reference photos, Mary's drawing of what she will be tattooing, what she actually tattooed, and the progress from my laser sessions -- in hopes it helps someone else avoid the same experience.

I found Mary's work on Instagram and am so glad I did! I was immediately impressed by her floral…read morework, as I had never seen anything like it. There was a 4 month wait from when I scheduled to appointment day (like doctors, restaurants, and specialists, a long wait list means you've found the best). She sent me my sketch a couple days before the appointment. Mary's studio is peaceful and professional. I brought headphones and was amazed that we were done in approx. 30+ minutes. Girl is QUICK at her craft! The price was incredibly fair for the beautiful work. It's been 3.5 years and the tattoo still looks good as new! (With proper care-all of Mary's clients know you wear SFP for LIFE) I ended up referring my best friend to Mary, who's now gotten several tattoos done by her! I highly recommend her to everyone-especially if you're looking for floral and/ or color. She's an incredibly gifted artist that I was fortunate to find!

Daniel and the Lyfestyle Ink team are amazing! Great work as always and Daniel brought the solid…read morevibes and masterful artistic vision to my cover up. Will be back for more.. Very much appreciated!

Jen is a amazing artist she's now done multiple of my tattoos and I am obsessed! She's also super…read morefriendly and makes you feel comfortable the whole time! Thank you Jen

My tattoo artist was Ray. He did an AMAZING job with my tattoo. This is my first big tattoo. He…read moretook his time, gave me breaks. Made the entire experience comfortable for me. The other artist were super cool. The shop itself was very welcoming. I can't say enough good things about them. Strongly encourage anyone looking for some new art work to reach out to any of the artist here. I'll be going back next may to finish up my arm.

Great artists, great vibe, great location. I recommend The Scythe to everyone looking to get…read moretattooed for the first or fiftieth time. My dude is Giantslayer Dave!