Bad Hands LA

What is the shop minimum now? I'm guessing it's changed since the last posted answer

The minimum requirement is 150; however, if you are seeking a smaller quantity, we can offer a more economical option.

Do you accept Apple Pay or is it cash only?

We accept Apple Cash and Zelle Venmo cash app as well

How do you book a tattoo appointment here?

You can email us or call us!

How much are helix and tragus piercings?

Helix is 70 including a jewelry, Travis is 60 also including a jewelry

How much for a nostril nose piercing?

60 including a jewelry

Is there parking available?

Yes but please give us a call for parking spot

How much is the minimum for a tattoo?

Hello, minimum is $80

How much do they charge for piercings?

It depends on where you get pierced, but it’s from $40~

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Review Highlights - Bad Hands LA

“Highbie is an amazing artist, and after he was finished I immediately asked if he could help touch up an old tattoo.”

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The Fig Leaf Tattoo

5.0(247 reviews)

6.3 mi•Highland Park

Women-owned & operated

Came here after following Peter on instagram for awhile and got two of his flashes! I've never had…read morecolor tattoos before and they look amazing. The environment was so relaxing and everyone was extremely nice. I will definitely be back in the future.

I LOVE this shop! Ian has been my artist for a few years now and I just keep coming back. These are…read moreseriously the most talented artists and Ian in particular is absolutely incredible. Every time I come to him with some vague idea and he completely brings it to life. The only downside is that they have set expectations way too high so now I can never go to another artist. Did I mention that I love this place?

2.0 mi•Arts District, Downtown

Our entrance is down a driveway.

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Artists working in one of our two work areas.

Baron Art Tattoo Studio

4.8(322 reviews)

Free consultations

Discounts available

The place is quite nice (clean and cool layout) and they were so kind to be willing to take me and…read more2 of my friends as walk-ins a little over an hour before closing time. Tracy at the front desk was super helpful with check in and my questions about jewelry and what not. My one feedback and note would be to mention that visitors do have the option to "try-on" jewelry if they are torn between sizes or colors of jewelry because I think some newcomers wouldn't be aware they could do that if it's not mentioned. My friend asked to try a couple of jewel sizes and that was really helpful with decision making. (By try-on, you are just holding the jewelry piece up to yourself and checking yourself out in the mirror :P ) They offer titanium and gold jewelry here. Many beautiful pieces. They also sell saline spray (for $15 if I remember correctly) which I picked up since I was traveling and will be traveling again. Lacy pierced me and she was soooo amazing! She was really through with her explanations and I felt very comfortable with her. Everything went so smoothly and it was mostly painless - only a pinch in the process but no discomfort after the jewelry was already in. My friends and I left with super cute nostril piercings! Highly recommend this studio. Very grateful and happy with the experience here.

I was going to leave my review as is but i will not be called a liar about my experience then…read morepressured to delete my review entirely. "Regarding your wait time, management confirmed it was significantly shorter than stated" - attached are photos at 6:20pm on 4/11/26 aka the time i went in & upon arrival i asked to use the restroom, i took a selfie amongst other pics & the date & time can be found on each one. When leaving, i was asked for my information & to enroll in ur $5 off coupon which was at 8:16pm on 4/11/26. almost exactly two hours, not sure which manager looked into that but i did not randomly chose that number. Consultation - Tabitha asked via phone if i was given the option or made aware of threadless vs threaded jewelry, i was not nor was I given the option between the two. (Im assuming since you guys only carry threadless anyways.) Lacy said the piercings could get expensive when downsizing multiple sizes & when custom jewelry becomes a thing (she gave me an example of hers that have a wide flat back) which i understood. I was never told the jewelry on hand would be so flimsy or else i would have left with a spare set. or why wouldnt that be offered if its a known thing that theyre just going to break soon after? "our management team has reached out multiple times" - Tabitha called me on 4/20/26 at 2:03pm post yelp review & asking me to elaborate which i did. she apologized & said she would investigate & immediately followed up asking if i could "take down the yelp review" I initially agreed but im so glad i didnt. All that was asked of me was to pick a date & time & she will have someone replace the jewelry that broke at the el monte location but she would have to call me back & let me know if there was someone at that location who COULD do it & that she would call back. when she called back at 2:38pm 4/20/26 she stated ordering a threaded set would take 6-8 weeks & that she will order my downsize. we agreed on that solution & hungup. Then 4/28/26 Tabitha texts me & there was no solution so we could agree on so thanked her & left it at that (screenshots attached as well) "waived fees" - crazy cause you guys swear this is something special. when i get my nails done & one breaks theyre quick to fix it FOR FREE & not keep reminding me that breakage could happen nor badgering me that IM at fault for it/knew the risks. Theres no fee to waive if i want to put the jewelry in my own face for free which you guys denied me of because u didnt want to mail them to me. "we offered appointments at our other locations with free parking lots" - text attached of Tabithas convo but she definitely stated STREET parking, exactly how the LA location is so.. not sure where the "Convenience & Options" were. sorry it came to this Leo, maybe ask both sides next time instead of just listening to one.

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Reservoir Tattoo Studio

4.9(184 reviews)

2.8 mi•Echo Park

Locally owned & operated

Walk-ins welcome

The staff is welcoming and attentive, both over the phone and in person. The studio is clean and…read moreincludes a space to rest in the reception area while you wait. I had to wait a year to get my appointment because of how talented Bryan Ramirez is. I walked in, very hyped up, with a tiny 3x4 old ID picture of my father. Bryan treated the image on his computer, expanded it, and kept in touch throughout the process. After a few visits, he carefully listened to my project vision, embraced it, and, most importantly, provided real feedback about size, positioning, and expectations. I have a few other tattoos from multiple artists, and I can confidently say the level of service and quality here is top notch. The previous artists weren't even close to this level of skill. The day I showed up for my session, I felt heard and taken care of. Bryan paused whenever I communicated that I needed a break, and the project was finished in a few hours. His attention to detail is incomparable. If you're searching for an experienced, skilled, detail-oriented tattoo artist, look no further. Contact Reservoir Tattoo Studio and speak with Bryan Ramirez, though I'm sure any artist linked to this studio is just as talented and professional. Can't wait to return for a future session. Gratitude.

It was my first time here and I just wanted to get some small lil babies done by my dear friend…read moreMia. She is so talented and I've been getting artwork commissioned by her here and there and have a few other small tattoos from her Her line work and attention to detail is amazing. Everyone at the shop was really nice too! The vibes were immaculate and the artists do this thing where they show all the other artists their finished pieces and I thought that was so cute. Her rate is 150/hr so I would book that appointment before her rates go up!!!!! Thanks Mia love u!!!

Piercing specials half off every week call for more info

Our artist here are reservoir also draw once a week in a life, drawing workshop to perfect and sharpener, drawing skills and abilities

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Attention to details quality is a must

Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings

4.8(873 reviews)

19.3 mi•Woodland Hills

8 years in business

I'm not normally much of a reviewer, but I have to give such a massive shoutout to Christine for…read moremaking my nose piercing as painless as possible. She was so kind and professional the entire time, made sure I was comfortable, and the piercing itself was done painlessly! When I mentioned wanting to possibly switch to a hoop one day, she went back to make sure the piercing spot was perfect for my future plans. Also, when I mentioned that I was a little dizzy post-piercing [my fault for not having eaten anything], she immediately had a capri sun in my hand, and made sure I was completely fine before leaving. All in all I could not have asked for a better experience, and will definitely be going back for future piercings!

The staff here are friendly and welcoming. I'm giving 4 stars for their customer service,…read morecleanliness, and responsiveness. My husband and I got matching tattoos here and for the tattoo itself it's 3 stars. Today, it has been 3 days since we got the tattoo and although the tattoo itself is small, has fine lines, and is on the wrist, it appears as if it has a smear/smudge on one of the corners on both tattoos. This isn't my first tattoo, and my husband and I have been following the after care and have been careful. It's on the healing stage, but you can tell that the corner line differs and there is a smudged area on both tattoos. For both these it was $240 total and done by Chris. I will update this review once the tattoos heal completely.

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Supersweet Tattoos & Coffee

4.7(854 reviews)

2.9 mi•Echo Park

Available by appointment

Miguel was amazing This was my first tatto…read more Miguel was very professional gave a great understanding on how the process works. i would %100 recommend him to anyone that goes here. thanks kindly to everyone else that was super helpfu.

I just got my tattoo done at Supersweet Tattoos & Coffee and this past weekend and had an amazing…read moreexperience. The artist I worked with (Roxie) was so polite and professional. I was definitely giving toddler energy by kicking my feet and asking questions and she totally entertained every second of it. We talked about movies, tv shows, travel, music, etc. The conversation totally helped distract from the pain and before i knew it the session was over. I thought parking would be tough, but i went on a Saturday afternoon and found parking relatively easily a block away on Lake Shore Ave. The quality of work is top notch and my tattoo came out exactly as i wanted it to. Strongly recommend!

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Generation8Tattoo

4.9(630 reviews)

5.4 mi•Fairfax

I've been frequenting this place for a year now, and every time, their service is always amazing…read more Street parking at this place. You can do metered parking up front or find free residential parking. Just make sure to read the signs! I got my ears pierced here, and I brought a few friends and family here as well. Chontel is amazing and so incredibly helpful. You can follow her and ask her questions about aftercare. Make sure to get your piercings downsized if they recommend it! It's $10 for the post and $5 for the piercing disc. Whenever Chontel isn't there, Lara is there, and she is also just as amazing and insightful as Chontel! Usually, the piercers are there from opening time until 8 pm, but you can always ask or text them to see if they are in for that day!

i came here for my first tattoo, a small fine-line bug!! i requested Chelsea because i was a fan of…read moreher work from instagram, and it was an amazing experience. its very clean and well-lit inside, you can tell everything is sterile and safety protocol is well-followed. all the artists are super chill and friendly, and it was really comforting. Chelsea was super nice and helpful with any questions, concerns, and requests that I had! It was an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend.

2.6 mi•Koreatown, Wilshire Center

Tattoo by Dave Appointment call or text (626)428-8343

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Fine tattoo

4.6(165 reviews)

•$

Surla! We love our sister tattoo! thank you sm for creating a comfy vibe and your attention to…read moredetail : )

Not going to lie it was so hard finding this place because I thought it was called fine tattoo but…read moreit's actually Surla and inside the beauty salon on the second floor in the mall. Surla was able to accommodate me super quick! I was a walk in and I really needed a touch up on my neck tattoo. I saw that surla does amazing fine line work and her quality looks detailed and precise. It had to be her and I am so glad I did because it is now legible and MUCH better. She was so quick and friendly and if I want another tattoo, I'll def come back here because I know I'll be getting QUALITY. She also validates parking!!

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Oni Tattoo

4.9(156 reviews)

8.6 mi

Speaks Mandarin

My friend and I were looking around for a tattoo shop for our first tattoos. We walked into Oni…read moreTattoo on Saturday and Sam @tatt.chi was able to take my friend. He wanted double bands around his forearm and Sam was able to sketch it out and do the tattoo on the same day. We were in and out within 1.5 hours. He explained the process and aftercare which made getting a tattoo seamless and less daunting. I was on the fence about getting a tattoo but my friend said if he got one I would have to get one too. I decided to get a runner with an ekg as I thought it was fitting for me. I wanted something small for my first tattoo and easily to keep hidden from my mom (sorry mom). He asked me to send him a picture of what I wanted and scheduled an appointment for Monday at 11am. Once Monday came I walked over and signed the consent form. He then printed out the tattoo and placed the outline on my chest and asked me if it was where I wanted it. Being a tattoo noob I trusted his judgement. After letting the outline dry I laid down and he began working on the piece. He said since it was a small tattoo and mainly lines there shouldn't be much pain and the healing process wouldn't be as long. It took about 30 mins to finish up the tattoo and the quality came out amazing. There was no pain at all and he went over the aftercare as well. I showed Sam this other tattoo I wanted and he said he would be able to do that as well. He says his art style is realism and anime so I can't wait to get more work done by him. He has been tattooing for 2 years now along with his apprenticeship. He told me to message him when I'm ready for my next piece. Maybe this tattoo thing is an addiction and will keep you coming back for more.

WOW! Roger is amazing! He spent two sessions with me. One 5 hour and the other 3 hours. It was such…read morea good experience his attention to detail was beyond words! Even though it was painful towards the end he took breaks with me and gave me numbing cream. I have had 14 tattoos and this one was painful at the end by far just cause of all the different coloring! I'm happy with the result and can't stop looking at it. Thank you so much!! I will def be back for more!!!

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Do. Art Ink Studio

4.8(224 reviews)

8.3 mi

Updates three years later. Once my Daughter tattoo healed up, it looked really faded. We are from…read morethe bay and we went to LA. There is no way we're gonna go back to LA to get a retouch. She spent $1000 for her piece and it looks like her tattoo is about 10 to 15 years old. It looks more faded in the person than this picture that I post . It's still beautiful, but I think it wasn't enough ink deep enough in the skin.

Dora is so talented and everyone in the shop was kind and welcoming. I wanted a piece done for my…read morespecial needs son. The idea was based off of the poem "Welcome to Holland" I explained I wanted a windmill with tulips and Dora came up with this beautiful design. I am forever grateful.

Artist:Dora

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Tinta Rebelde Tattoo

4.5(338 reviews)

1.6 mi•Downtown

Went in as a walk in for my dahlias and I was in and out in about 20 min! Super fast and efficient…read moreservice loved how they turned out :) Pricing also included the jewelry which is nice.

I had a decent experience but felt like the staff could have educated me more on my surface tragus…read morepiercing. They used outdated jewelry that is banned in other states and did not properly educate me on the rate of rejection for the piercing. I understand that what a person wants a person should be able to get but I also feel strongly about it being the professionals job to make a customer aware of any pros/cons about the piercing and use the correct jewelry.

All chest pieces done by @rockabillyraymerlin

Done by rockabilly ray

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Joshua D.

2 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of getting a tattoo my sign Which is Aries (sun) Gemini (moon) and Libra (Rising) from Gemma, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The tattoo she created for me on my neck is absolutely fantastic. Gemma's skill and attention to detail are truly impressive, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and caring tattoo artist. Throughout the entire process, Gemma made sure that I was comfortable and at ease. Her professionalism and ability to keep the experience smooth and enjoyable were remarkable. I am genuinely pleased with the outcome and grateful for Gemma's expertise. If you're considering getting a tattoo, I wholeheartedly encourage you to visit Gemma. Her talent, professionalism, and dedication to ensuring her clients' satisfaction make her an outstanding choice for your tattoo needs. read more

Dude D.

2 years ago

I recently got a dermal piercing at this awesome tattoo shop, and I couldn't be happier with the results! The staff was super professional and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. The piercer was really skilled and took the time to explain everything to me. The piercing itself looks amazing and healed up nicely. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to get a dermal piercing without a doubt! read more

Sher Y La L.

1 year ago

Loved Bad Hands LA. Not only did I get my piercings here I just got my awesome tattoo. I am very happy with the way it came out. My tattoo artist was HiB. HiB was very professional and very informative on details, time, and price. I love my tattoo! I recommend this place! read more

Navin K.

7 years ago

Great experience! I went in to get my ears pierced. Hibee really took his time to figure out the right spot and marking several time and rechecking the mirror. He was really efficient and very sanitary. Really pleased with how my piercing came out! read more

Yuki S.

155

5 years ago

the best tattoo artist hands down omg highbie is the best. don't look elsewhere in a tough customer and he did an amazing job read more

J B.

2 years ago

cheech did my dermal i was nevous but he was very professional n did a fantastic job. definitely coming back

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I had such an awesome experience with Black Tower and Cesar! I reached out on Saturday about…read moregetting themed tattoos for my mom, sister, and me, and less than 24 hours later we were all walking out with fresh tattoos that were executed to perfection. Speaking specifically about my experience, I got two small tattoos. One was simple--coordinates in a basic font--but the other was on the back of my hand, so it required precision and an artist with exceptional single-needle skills. Cesar absolutely delivered. His hand was as steady as a surgeon's, and the line work is unbelievably crisp. I can't stop looking at my hand tattoo--I love it! My ankle tattoo also turned out beautifully, but the clean lines and perfect lettering on my hand have me completely captivated. My mom's and sister's tattoos turned out amazing as well. My sister got a tiny 1" × 1" character that she drew herself, and Cesar brought it to life perfectly--it came out so cute and fun. My mom got an Arsenal crest on her arm, and it looks fantastic. Beyond the quality of his work, Cesar was incredibly responsive, friendly, and accommodating. He even humored us by putting on the World Cup while he tattooed us and regularly checked in to make sure everyone was comfortable throughout the session. I already have some big tattoo ideas in mind, and after seeing Cesar's style, precision, and artistry firsthand, I'm confident he's the right artist to bring them to life. I can't wait to come back for my next tattoos!

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I don't know where to even start, no bias but the sleeve I got done here is the coolest tattoo I've…read moreever seen in my life. My artist was Hailin and he's a mastermind, something that you literally see out of a movie. He doesn't use stencils because he draws the design directly onto your arm, envisioning and visualizing the perfect piece in his head. My jaw literally dropped to the other side of earth when I saw the product from marker (not stencil) to the actual tattoo. His designs and ideas use your references and he custom makes a 1:1 piece and design that will literally exceed your expectations. Another note: he let me eat a lot of his white rabbit candy besides it tasting good, I needed something to bite hard on in the painful areas I'd rate this 3 billion stars out of 5. Hailin was such a cool guy to work with and talk to, he's super cool and is extremely skilled.

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