jo is the best tattoo artist ever literally trust her with my life , 10/10 human being

10/10 would recommend this place. I have gotten 2 tattoos from here already with Xander. The shop it's self is nice and even though it's in PB I haven't really had a problem with parking. Everyone is nice and it seems they each have their own niche. While I have been there I notice they all seem to be very friendly, informative and honest. Xander is great. My first tattoo here was a silhouette of my kids and he recently just did a floral wrap on my arm and this wrap will eventually finish my sleeve. I appreciate that he takes his time. He had a couple of suggestions I didn't think about, that I honestly think makes the tattoo look better than what I initially envisioned. Xander is very friendly, feels like you're hanging out with a friend while getting a tattoo. Every time I go in, I walk out with my next idea LOL read more

Axiom Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Getting my first tattoo felt like a big moment for me, and Camryn made it such a beautiful experience. She was gentle, professional, and truly listened to what I shared in the form I filled out. When she showed me the design, no changes were needed -- it was exactly what I had envisioned. The detail and precision in her work are incredible. I felt completely at ease from start to finish. I'm so grateful and already obsessed with my tattoo! read more

Axiom Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Xander was such an awesome artist! My family and I walked in for my birthday and he was very accommodating. He drew up a design quickly and was open to our suggestions. Very clean and friendly environment! I will definitely come back if I take another trip to San Diego. read more

Wonderful service & friendly staff. Thank you Sindar for helping us commemorate our beloved pup & creating a memorable first tattoo experience for my son. Reasonable pricing is a plus. read more

Axiom Tattoo - Our B baby. - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Super quick response time and excellent customer service. Place is decorated cute and they have many different artists with varying styles. I love my tattoo and I love Mari!! read more

dariooo tatted me up today and he was amazing super nice and accommodating and he got me right I'm so happy :) read more

Axiom Tattoo - TATTEDD UPP I LOVED IT HERE !! - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

I submitted a request for a tattoo online and received a response very quickly from Alex. I was able to set an appointment with Xander for a day my friends and I would be in the area. Xander was awesome! He was very friendly and worked with us to get the tattoo the way we wanted. (All three of us got the same tattoo). This studio is also just very welcoming and comfortable. Highly recommend if you're in PB! read more

I had the amazing opportunity to get my first tattoo by Dario and he did amazing! I fully put my trust in his art and his direction and he did did such an incredible job. He is such a sweet and caring person and I really felt so comfortable at the shop as a result of him and his other coworkers. I cannot stop looking at my tattoo! Gracias por el tatuaje! read more

Axiom Tattoo - Tattoo by Dario - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Mari is awesome! First time getting a *real* tattoo and she helped me thru the entire process. I've had a small stick-and-poke on my sternum that I was tired of seeing and I wanted to cover it up with a gladiolus flower. I had a very specific type of style/detail for the vision, and Mari perfectly matched it with her own art. I felt super comfortable in their establishment and felt like I was in good hands. The entire place just has a good vibe to it, everyone was happy and chatting and it totally eased my nerves. To Mari's recommendation, I put on numbing cream beforehand and felt hardly anything!! It turned out beautiful and I literally cannot even find a hint of the old stick and poke beneath it. To anyone curious about the ballpark of pricing, for my tattoo (5 inches, good amt of detail, sternum area, blackwork), it was $250 plus the $50 deposit so a total of $300. Reasonable and accommodating pricing :) Thanks again Mari! I'll be coming back. read more

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Went to see Kinsey for my first tattoo. My daughter and I wanted matching sea turtles with lots of detail and shading. Kinsey was so patient and kind while I tried to figure out what size and location I wanted. The tattoos came out exactly like we wanted them. She did a fantastic job. The space is clean and nice and the rest of the staff were great. I'd highly recommend it and Kinsey. read more

Axiom Tattoo - Finished tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

i've gotten a few tattoos here and it's become my go-to place in sd!! the vibes of the shop are so welcoming and comfy when you come in. i've only been on friday the 13ths so it has been a bit more busy but everyone was still very attentive and kind! being able to put my name and number down for a waitlist was super helpful, as i could get a snack in the area and come back with no issue. only ended up waiting around an hour and a half, even though i came later in the day! my first tattoo was a custom a couple months ago from mari, who did an amazing job making a little beetle for me as a memorial for my grandpa. she made me feel very comfortable and my little bug healed beautifully with no issues. yesterday i stopped by for a flash and ended up getting one from rivkah, who again was super sweet and took great care! i'm so happy with how my tattoo turned out and am excited to heal it up. the shop is also very clean (which is super important to me when it comes to tattoos and piercings!!) and you can tell they prioritize quality service and products--rivkah even took time to show me the needle she'd be using and that it was sealed and unexpired. i was very impressed!! tldr; the shop has an amazing atmosphere and amazing artists who make beautiful art. i highly recommend checking this place out and will be back for future pieces ‍ read more

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Went back a couple months ago for Shayla and she never misses!!!! I literally cannot go to anybody else because she does me so good and the shop and the rest of the artists are so nice and cool! I believe Shayla only does appointments which you can make with her by filling out an application on her IG (check it out for more pics and info!) But some of the artists take walk ins and I've seen some of their work in person and in their flash books(?) and everyone is so talented! Sometimes Shayla happens to have openings but she'll update those on her IG, which is how I got the two recent ones. Can't wait to come back for some new ones! read more

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BACK PIECE ISN'T FINISHED YET! BUT I need to write this review because I couldn't be happier with the process. I previously had an old larger tattoo on my back that I didn't love and I had been planning/saving up to get it covered for a while. When I got engaged it was go time to start the process so I can feel pretty on my wedding day. I had SEVERAL "cover up" artists flat out tell me no, it can't be done, I'm better off getting laser and I reached out to axiom with tears in my eyes just wanting someone to help me with this project. I have an amazing death moth on my shin from the bad ass talented Aiden and I thought maybe axiom knows SOMEONE who can help me. Travis took on my project with no questions asked and I have never felt like more of a bad bitch with how amazing it's come along. Travis is patient with me, makes me feel safe and accepted in his shop with whatever I need. We are doing this the right way with 3 hour sessions at a time and if you're looking for the chillest, most amazing, accepting, wonderful tattoo shop this is the place. I will be posting another rave review once we are complete because the picture doesn't do it justice I just felt snatched but I also plan on getting several pieces from axiom before my wedding day read more

Axiom Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

this tattoo shop is great. All the artists are very creative and very talented. I spoke to three of the artists while getting my tattoo done yesterday and they're all very kind and sweet people. My tattoo artist Shayla was amazing. She made sure I was very comfortable during the whole session. She also offered water and breaks throughout my back tattooing session. She has some of the best line work I've ever seen. All her tattoos are very cute. The shop itself is very clean, there's lots of natural light. I found parking right in front of the shop. I would recommend this place to my friends. read more

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i got a matching tattoo with my brother here, it was a great experience! xander was so accommodating and made us super comfortable with the whole process which was great cause it was my brother's first tattoo! the vibe was literally amazing, the lizzy maguire movie was playing and everyone was so sweet. we had so much fun and were definitely looking to book again. read more

Design turned out way darker than I wanted or expected. Hopefully it will lighten up. However, all of the blowouts will not go away so I will have to find someone to clean up the technical errors all around my tattoo. A majority of the outlines are full of blowouts. Great environment and very friendly staff all around maybe I just was unlucky but extremely disappointed with how my tattoo turned out. read more

I came here randomly but I loved everything about this place and the people! First of all Xander was so freaking cool and the others made me feel so comfortable. If I lived near this shop I'd go here for all of my tattoos. They got a nice stash of candy too :) read more

I had a wonderful experience as a walk in! I've been wanting this tattoo for awhile now. I called a few different shops but something about this place made my intuition want to go. It's a really great spot! I love the big red regal chair in the waiting area and neon sign. Travis greeted me and listened to my concept. He asked if I was open to his interpretation and it was better than I imagined in my head. Not only was the artwork stunning, he was such a lovely person. He voiced he likes to connect with people while they're getting tattooed. He asked what my tattoo meant and genuinely was interested. I would highly recommend this shop! read more

Axiom Tattoo - Scallop shell with sparkle emojis - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

I love Axiom Tattoo! The shop is super clean and cozy. I always feel comfortable with the artists. Every time I've gone, I've gotten quality pieces! read more

I got my first tattoo ever (at age 53) just last week at Axiom Tattoo. IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN A BETTER EXPERIENCE ON THE PLANET-- PERIOD. My daughter went with me and we got matching tattoos (her fourth, so she is seasoned), and Sindar was our artist. Sindar is incredible, both in talent and personality!! She is sweet, kind, made me feel at home and has oodles of talent in every pore of her body. I am thrilled with the result and if I decide to get any more tattoos in the future, I will most definitely go back to Axiom! Additionally, the vibe at the shop is ultra pleasant: welcoming, serene and chill. A perfect experience for an old person like me ~ thanks, Sindar and Axiom!! read more

This was my second tattoo and may I say this is the best tattoo shop ever! The people are so sweet and the environment is very comfortable . I got my tattoo done with Mari she is extremely skilled and was very attentive to my initial ideas for the tat. I do recommend making an appointment as they are often very busy. She made me feel comfortable and was very professional. Phenomenal artist! read more

Axiom Tattoo - Hummingbird tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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Got my first tattoo by Shayla and it is beyond my expectations!! Not only is she super professional but made the whole process very easy. I'm so happy with my tattoo I can't recommend her or this place more. All staff are super sweet and welcoming. Will for sure be coming back! Thank you again for an amazing first tattoo experience :) read more

Axiom Tattoo - some stunning 8-ball cherries by shayla! - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

This was my second time being tattooed by Camryn, also known as Rhubarb Tattoo, and once again it was a 10/10 experience. I asked for a tattoo in my mom's handwriting that says "you are my sunshine" with a sun. Not only did Camryn perfectly capture what I wanted, the process was easy and pain free. Thank you so much for the wonderful tattoo and experience! read more

Axiom Tattoo - My butterfly flash tattoo by Camryn - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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Dario was my artist today, the experience was amazing! Exceptionally clean shop, all staff I interacted with were so polite and sweet. Dario was so patient and made me feel so at ease, I have many tattoos but sometimes (especially with a new shop) I get anxious about how the experience will go. I honestly don't think I could go to any other shop after this! The work was immaculate, didn't take very long at all, and the pricing was extremely fair. I cannot recommend this place enough and I'll be a return client very soon! read more

Axiom Tattoo - My tattoo by Dario - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

I wasn't looking to get a great tattoo today. I honestly just wanted to have a fun time with my brother but we stumbled upon this place and had the best artist ever. Eric was the best last minute artist. He turned my dreams into a reality. Literally. I've always wanted a hummingbird tattoo and he made it possible. I'm in love. If you want something good and last minute, come here. read more

Axiom Tattoo - Wineglass by Eric - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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Great place to get a first tattoo! Staff is super friendly and overall great vibes all around! read more

Axiom Tattoo - By Kylie - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

This was my first tattoo and it was a great experience. This is a drawing my 6 year old made of of Godzilla. Eric was great he made sure I was comfortable and walked me through what to expect. It was smooth. The vibe in this shop is so chill and relaxed. I definitely recommend coming here I know I'll be back for a second! read more

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Incredible experience with Dario at Axiom Tattoo! I was getting a very special tattoo for my dad's first bday after his death and I was very emotional. Dario NAILED the tattoo I wanted AND was so empathetic and kind to me. I started crying when I saw it because it's so perfect and means so much to me and he and the awesome woman at the front were so kind. The place is super clean and has such a calm energy. Highly recommend read more

Dario did a beautiful job. Sanitation was perfect. Very professional. I loved the environment, warm and welcoming. Definitely going to be back soon!! read more

Axiom Tattoo - Tattoo by Dario. - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

I have been looking for an artist to help me celebrate the life of someone very important to me. When I say I've been looking, it's been almost a 16 year journey. I am happy to report I found Travis at Axiom who helped me express my feelings through his art. After a very deep talk with Travis, he literally made my vision become a reality. Considering how special this was and being my first tattoo, I could not have asked for a better experience. The shop was so welcoming and helped me power through my 4 hour session. I will never forget Travis and the crew at the shop. THANK YOU for helping me with this healing process. read more

I got my first tattoo at Axiom and my tattoo artist was Kelsey! She was so kind, professional, patient, talented, and communicative! She made me feel at ease as a first timer and checked up on me multiple times throughout the process! I could not have wished for a better experience! Highly recommend! My tattoo is healing nicely and no irritation! Ask for Kelsey for delicate, beautiful, and carefully crafted designs! read more

Axiom Tattoo - Floral cross tattoo by Kelsey at Axiom Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Came here to axiom to get a small tattoo done on the ribs and can say I wasn't disappointed! First I called in about an hour ahead to see if they had any opening available and to my surprise they said I can come in anytime before closing to get it done which was nice. So a few hours later I'm headed down there my tattoo was pretty simple but I was amazed that I was in and out within an hr with some great work having been done couldn't ask for a better shop! read more

Axiom Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

i went here about a month ago, & got my first tattoo by Dario!! i love love loooove my tattoo!!! i get so many compliments on it. dario was good at making me feel comfortable and relaxed before starting, as well as explained everything that would be happening. i'll definitely be coming back !! (my tattoo addiction just started) read more

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I had been thinking about my next tattoo for a while and I found Axiom on Yelp. I called and Eric was able to get me in that day! I got there and the owner Travis and Eric were both busy but both greeted me and made me feel welcome. The shop is super clean and has a great esthetic. Eric listed to what I wanted and made sure I was 100% happy before he started. He was very professional and gentle. I am super happy with my piece and I can't wait to go back to have him work on me again. read more

This was my first tattoo and Travis was awesome! He knew I was feeling nervous so he told me all the stuff he was using for preparing for my tattoo. He said he was going to let me know how the needle would feel against my thigh so I know what I'm in for. Made me feel super comfortable! This is a great place and vibes were super chill! Thank you Travis for making me feel safe, comfortable and being honest with me! Tattoo came out super rad! read more

First, I need to preface this by saying Travis was a funny, easygoing guy. The small shop was cool and we were safely distanced from the only other people there. Travis squeezed me in on short notice since all I wanted was a microscopic heart tattoo, and adjusted the price accordingly. However.... it's a tad lopsided. Had to take 2 stars off for that for other people's reference even though I honestly have come to love it and think it adds so much character (I do like my tattoos a little scribble-y). Not a huge deal, but as these are permanent I thought it worth mentioning. read more

Axiom Tattoo - tiny red heart - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Extremely clean shop, friendly artists, and an easy, straightforward booking process. Dario did a fantastic job on my tattoo, explained everything in detail, and maintained an impeccably neat station. Will definitely be back and would refer anyone here! read more

i LOVE LOVE LOVE axiom tattoo!!! i've had three tattoos done with shayla (@toothfairytats), she's the sweetest human ever and her work is such high quality. the staff is always super friendly and welcoming and the space always feels so comfortable and safe. i will always continue choosing the artists at axiom for my tattoos :) read more

Well .. this has to be one of the best Friday the 13th tattoo experiences ... EVER . Pricillia the husbands wife is the most welcoming sweetest soul I have ever met. Travis Tatted my friend and I today and I couldn't have asked for a better artist . They make you feel so welcomed and so important here even on a crazy day like Friday the 13th . The best service cleanest environment this shop Is on point . gabrielle read more