Balam Tattoo Studio

Women-owned & operated

Just gifted myself a 75th birthday present with a tattoo that honors my 6 grandkids. June was my…read moreartist and she was fantastic, extremely skilled and professional. The studio is incredibly beautiful and impeccably clean. I give my experience a 10/10!

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.

Our entrance is down a driveway.

Excited customers in our waiting room

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Artists working in one of our two work areas.

Baron Art Tattoo Studio

Best place to get piercings and jewelry. Bernadette was very…read morehelpful and nice and answered all of my questions and concerns and was very welcoming! Andy who pierced my septum was phenomenal he went above and beyond to make my sister and I feel as comfortable as we could. Would definitely recommend this place !

Amazing service! The staff were very helpful and patience with every question I had. They made me…read morefeel safe and comfortable especially since it was my first piercing! I would recommend going here if you're looking for amazing service and a place w good vibes place to get pierced.

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Reservoir Tattoo Studio

Locally owned & operated

Walk-ins welcome

Went in today for an ear piercing and had a great experience. From the ambiance of the…read moreestablishment to the music. Jojo was the one who pierced my ears. She's very knowledgeable at what she does and very patient and detail oriented. Didn't even feel a thing! Would definitely recommend and will be coming back.

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

8 years in business

There aren't the words to express just how comfortable and PAINLESS my experience was at the 3rd St…read moreOak and Poppy. Yesterday I got my septum pierced for my birthday. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and immediately made to feel at ease. The shop itself is very clean and welcoming. The jewelry is beautifully displayed. I just wish I remembered the name of the woman who helped us because she made such an impression. She walked us through all the options at different price points in a way that felt completely neutral and respectful. There was no subtle steering toward something more expensive. It genuinely felt like whatever we chose was the right choice. Ivy, my piercer, was incredibly thorough and precise. I really want to stress how pleasant and painless this piercing was. I am talking pain level 0 out of 10. I AM NOT MAKING THAT UP. She is extremely clean in her process and talked me through every step so I always knew what was happening. The room itself felt like a doctor's office in terms of cleanliness and professionalism. I wanted to write this because there aren't many reviews here about septum piercings specifically. When I was searching for where I wanted to go, Oak and Poppy kept coming up but I didn't see many septum reviews. Ivy is a true professional in this work. It's clear she knows exactly what she's doing. The staff cares about the customer's experience and it shows every step of the way. If you're looking for a septum piercing and want an experience that feels comfortable, this is the place to go! Thank you Ivy! Thank you Oak and Poppy!

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

(847 reviews)

3.7 mi

Available by appointment

There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am that I met Alexa and have gotten many…read moretattoos with her. Not only is this woman one of the most talented humans alive, but she is such an amazing and kind person and getting to be tattooed by her has become such a highlight of my life. When I first met her, I was in a really bad place with my health. I was living with some very serious health issues and was just overall struggling so much and truthfully, I felt like a foreigner in my own body. I first got a Wicked tattoo done by her and when I walked into Supersweet, I was so nervous. I had many other tattoos but I was just in a very vulnerable place and at that time, everything made me anxious. When she sat down with her designs, what she had come up with took my breath away. It was so much better than I could have ever imagined and it was the most stunning design I'd ever seen. As we sat down to get started, she could tell that I was nervous and was so gracious, gentle, compassionate and understanding, and really took her time to make sure I felt safe. This meant the world to me. After that, I was scheduled to have a tattoo with her again, and I needed to cancel bc I ended up having emergency back surgery. She was, again, so kind, loving, understanding and supportive. I have since come in and gotten quite a few more tattoos with her and for the first time in so long, my body feels like my own again and I am excited to look down and see my beautiful tattoos done by her. I fully intend to be her client from now until, honestly, however long she'll have me. Her work is stunning and I have so much fun at our sessions. She is someone I deeply appreciate and I truly couldn't be more grateful for Alexa! She's such a kind human, that my husband, who SWORE he would never get a tattoo started warming up to the idea because he finally felt safe and comfortable and that was solely because of her. He officially just got his first tattoo from her. I am so excited for more tattoo fun and I HIGHLY recommend booking with her!

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

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.

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

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Fine tattoo

reasonable price and and my two tattoos turned out so cute! she us such a sweet lady would…read moredefinitely go back here!

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

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Oni Tattoo

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)

10.2 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 @doraahuuu.art

Artist:Dora

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Tinta Rebelde Tattoo

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.

I got my eyebrow piercing here. Called and walked in within 30 minutes. Good experience overall and…read moreit was $60 + tip. Was a bit hard to find street parking but it is DTLA

All chest pieces done by @rockabillyraymerlin

Done by rockabilly ray

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Done by rockabilly ray

Ms Glen's Therapeutic Manicures & Pedicures

I have been hankering for a pedicure for a while, and not just any pedicure. I wanted something…read moremore therapeutic. My feet have been through it the last couple of years (sports) and I wanted to get serious about caring for them properly, not just getting them painted. Of course, I turned to Yelp for the scoop and zeroed in on Ms. Glen's Therapeutic Manicures & Pedicures. I finally got a chance to go see Ms. Glen and it was everything I wanted and more. It was relaxing (I fell asleep)! It was restorative! My feet felt and looked healthy and cared for. I didn't get polished which is great because I have been wanting to go natural for a while to let my nails breathe and focus on what's really happening with my toe nail health. So may things I loved (in no particular order): - Very communicative from the appointment (via phone) to the confirmation and directions (via text) - Ms. Glen greeted me at the door - The studio smells divine (really sets the tranquil mood) - The studio was intimate (just me - yay) - The space was very clean (I am a stickler for clean) - There was a complimentary water waiting on me - Ms. Glen has developed her own techniques and products which speaks to her dedication and specialization (I love people who are passionate about what they do!) - Every step of the treatment was appreciated! (very detailed, very attentive, think - pampering your feet from the in-depth massage to the parrafin to the soaks to the grooming and much much more) - I got socks! This was such a special and much needed last step that I never knew I needed. It made my feet more comfortable and protected after such a beautiful treatment. She even asked me my size. How's that for customer service! - Now this one may seem trivial but I never had to hold my feet up during the treatment unless I was transitioning from the bowl to a towel. I do not like having to do that while someone attends to the bottom of my feel or heels. Ms. Glen has it worked out where I can truly relax the whole time. I also left with one of Ms. Glen's therapeutic hand and foot oils in Lemon. She makes the oils herself! It smells so good and leaves a refreshing but not overpowering scent. It feels good oiling my feet every night. Like another reviewer said, this is not your run of the mill pedicure shop. This is a therapeutic service that is worth every penny. My goal is to make this a regular treatment. If my feet are healthy, I am healthier! Thanks Ms. Glen for such a wonderful experience! I'll be back. And thanks again for the massage therapist recommendation. Rest and recovery, here I come!

Ms. Glen should rebrand her business as RESTORATION!! If you're looking for a traditional pedicure…read morewith in and out service and a fancy polish job, this isn't for you. If your feet are in need of TLC, renewal and restoration, Ms. Glen has a carefully curated service that will leave your feet feeling brand new. I had recently purchased a soap that helps with skin discoloration. It hasn't been making any improvement in the uneven skin tone and dark marks on my feet. Turns out I just needed an appointment with Ms. Glen. The exfoliation she provided literally rubbed away 15 years from my feet. My dry scratchy heels were left supple and smooth and the calloused areas were left soft. Had I known what I was in store for I would have taken before and after pictures. She even provided socks for me to leave in, to seal in the moisture. My favorite part hands down was the massage. She kneaded into these tired soles, and I needed that! I paid a little more than the price listed (which she does quote as a base price) but she also spent almost 2x the amount of time listed. My Fiancé noticed the difference in appearance and feel immediately. I intentionally waited until 24 hours+ had passed to write this review, wanting to see if my feet would feel just as nice. THEY DO!! Ms. Glen definitely puts pride in her work and I love how she checked in throughout the process to ensure I was satisfied along the way. I recommend her service to anyone looking to give their feet a more youthful feel and look. And if your feet have severe issues that might keep you from visiting open public salons, her private suite will help you feel comfortable and secure. Right before I left, Ms. Glen threw in a bottle of her therapeutic hand & foot oil once she saw how dry my hands were. I had discussed my upcoming nuptials with her and she wanted to make sure my hands moisturized properly for my big day, even providing a demonstration on proper application. Ms. Glen is a gem!

No more dry feet... Call & order Ms. Glen's Therapeutic Hand & Foot Oil...

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What a difference a day makes!

Nails by Saverne

Nails were chipping before I got out the shop. The younger lady who did my nails was extreme rude.read more

My services are always on point & positive. Saverne is the sweetest the salon is always clean. I…read moreadvise you to book your next appointment before you leave because they get booked up. Saverne is a great teacher & friend

Pedicure, massage chair, Saturday morning bliss!

OPI gel nails by Kendra

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We use Morgan Taylor nail lacquer,this is called Days in the sun. Bring your own sunshine!

Atrium Nail & Beauty Garden

4.3

(102 reviews)

5.0 mi

Thank you Aja for my fantastic pedicure. I will be back!!…read more Finally a nail shop where the technicians aren't talking $hit about in your face in a foreign language. Sparking clean shop with a very friendly staff. I was offered a mimosa which I gladly accepted. Located in a strip mall so plenty of parking. They prohibit people from making cell phone calls while being serviced which I appreciated. Hands down the best nail salon I have been to in Los Angeles.

Unexpected Charges and Lack of Transparency…read more I booked my appointment in person on Tuesday 7/15 because I wasn't sure what to select online for Gel-X removal. I trusted the front desk staff to guide me, and was quoted $80 for Gel-X, builder gel removal, and French tip. At my appointment on Friday 7/18, I was unexpectedly charged $110! I was told the card on file couldn't be used for the service--only for late fees or no-shows--which made no sense. If the salon can charge the card for penalties, why not for the actual service being provided? This was especially frustrating because the appointment was a gift for a huge accomplishment of mine, from my mother, so of course I didn't have the physical card with me. On top of that I was also charged extra for nail length without warning, and billed twice for polish: $20 for gel color and $15 for French tip, even though I only received 1 design; french tip. When I asked for clarification, staff just pointed to the online pricing--but I booked in person to avoid that confusion. The experience felt misleading. I intentionally came in person to avoid confusion and relied on the staff to guide me accurately. Unfortunately, that did not happen. I would not recommend this salon to anyone. If you're considering booking here, I strongly suggest looking elsewhere for more transparent and customer-friendly service.

A beautiful set of nails!

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My honey stress free tea glasses super cute and my full set GelX

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Justin K.

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6 months ago

I contacted this shop around 10am and they answered very quickly by text. I wanted to get a small tattoo on my wrist and they were able to get me in right away as a walk in when they opened. Once I got there they were very nice, the shop felt comfortable (and the entertainment related decorations were cool). They got my design the way I wanted and it came out better than I had expected (which was already high). They were very friendly and sociable to talk with. The tattoo was done quicker then I could blink because it was done fast. But understanding mine was small. There was Minimal pain. I honestly didn't feel at all. Maybe once or twice. I definitely recommend this shop! read more

Ana R.

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3

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1 year ago

I came to this shop to get my Medusa piercing and I had an issue about a review I read. Long story short I felt extremely comfortable knowing it was all handled and they don't work there anymore!! I took a chance to go since it's open 24 hours. The piercer was such an amazing young lady! I had a wonderful experience. My Medusa came out adorable and plus I got a cute goodie bag and a care kit. Amazing thank you so much definitely will be going back for a tattoo and more piercings. Ambience was awesome read more

Juan P.

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2

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7 years ago

This is the best tattoo studio in a Los Angeles perhaps the whole state of California, the environment here is amazing and the tattoo artist relay make you feel like home. I been here for many years even my kids have been here and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my work. I recommend this place 100 % they are beyond experts beyond experience and a very clean place thank you guys for all the ink in my body mexica tiahui read more

Jesus M.

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1

7 years ago

If you're from the Mid City Los Angeles area and need some ink, Balam tattoo studio is definitely the spot !! super chill folks, always open.... literally! lol they're 24/7 so you can stop by anytime of your day! The prices are unbeatable as well as the work itself! If you smoke, this is literally the most chill shop, they're 420 friendly haha so show them some love, stop by and get some ink by your local LA artist ! read more

Pedro M.

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7 years ago

Tenia años en desidirme por mi tatuaje y al ver el buen trabajo q ase .me desidi con balam porq es para toda la vida y tenia que ser alguien. Que se dedicara 100% a su trabajo y asi como quede satisfecho con su trabajo lo recomiendo con los ojos serrados porq es de los mejores q e conosido asi q pienso aserme otro y sera con el saludos y visitenlo para q se den una idea de lo q kieren el los aconsejara muy vien .... read more

Randy T.

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5

3

5 years ago

What can I say about this shop? They're the best!!! A group of my friends and I hit up this shop late night and to our pleasure met great people with even better artistic skill! There were many people that I can mention but, specifically I want to thank both Marcos and Diego. Their work and professionalism left a mark (literally) please if you're local or not hit them up you will not regret it! Don't forget to tip read more

Natalie C.

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7 years ago

I recommend this Tattoo Studio 100%! Excellent service with flexible hours just for you. Worth every dime you pay for your Tattoo! If you're looking for quality this is the place to go. Not only is he a professional but he make you feel like family. He has excellent customer service. Never in a rush to get his job done, his job is just to focus on your Tattoo... Truly an amazing Tattoo Artist!!! Xhingon al 100! read more

Iguanas A.

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3 years ago

this is a great shop that yelp has being charging basicly to make us look bad with bad reviews and hiding the good ones this comoany is a froud mos reviews are fake from haters i wellcime you to check our google!! tgecreal deal of advertisement with out being harrasing and liying to people i talked ti them plenty of times and tgey only care if you pay ! yelp us a fraud!!! read more

Xochitl V.

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1 year ago

Very convenient to be open 24 hours, especially when you have a piercing emergency happen at around 11 pm! I lost my piercing while I was driving and stumbled upon this tattoo shop. The workers there were super helpful people and just sold me the piece I needed. (Most shops don't do that) I will definitely be returning for a tattoo or another piercing in the future! :D read more

Domenic L.

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8 years ago

I discovered this tattoo studio through friday the 13th and honestly its the only place I'll be going to get work done. Rafael is an amazing artist and an overall great person. I feel at home when I'm there, very comfortable and inviting environment. Awesome artwork wherever you look. If you're looking to get some bomb work done check this spot out! read more

Brian V.

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8 years ago

This is one bad ass tattoo studio this is my first tattoo and definitely not my last with him. He really takes care of you here he make you feel welcomed to his shop. Does some bad ass work he gives you some good ass ideas to work with. Most importantly everything is really clean here. I really recommend you guys to come check his shop out. read more

Karla R.

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2 years ago

Waste of time! The kid in the front has zero sense. I spent a while talking to the person and he said he's a professional with a certificate but his tattoo work was horrible. There was another artist there with better work but they wanted the youngest one to tattoo me and I feel like that's unprofessional! read more

Angelique M.

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7 years ago

Thank you Balam for my amazing piece. My experience at this tattoo place was phenomenal, I felt so welcomed and comfortable. Balam not only took his time listening to my idea but he took the time to draw it out and understand what my tattoo meant to me. He's a true visionary and a creative artist. read more

Gilberto M.

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7 years ago

Balam tattoo lo conozco de mucho tiempo. Es buen arte en los tattoos y buen amigo Se los recomiendo. Le pone mucho en peno a los tattoos es una persona muy entregada a su trabajo y muy dedicado al arte Gracias bro por los tattoos que me as echo salieron chingones. Heres el mejor read more

Cindy R.

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5

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7 years ago

Jesús is hands down the best guy for the job. He was able to do what I wanted and not just that he was able to get my boyfriend exactly what he was describing! If you ever need a tattoo don't hesitate to come and ask for him. He'll work with you every step of the way! read more

Blanca J.

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7 years ago

This place is wonderful from the people to the artwork. Enjoyed my session today to the point I called my friend and will have her drive from San Diego to LA just to get some work done here . This shop has gotten a new customer for all my tattoo needs . read more

Gonzalo S.

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7 years ago

This shop its the best tattoo parlord if u want to get a unique pice if what u want. Is art this is the place balam its agreat artist he will make it happen and the 24 hrs service he will accommodate to ur schedule best place in California. read more

Ixchel Naturaleza Artesanal L.

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1

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7 years ago

Si estás buscando un lugar donde escuchen tu idea o el significado de tu tatuaje este es el lugar indicado Yo estoy super encantada con sus servicios super amigables y el artista fuera de este mundo me encanta balam tattoo estudio read more

Atl P.

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7 years ago

One of my favorite studio to get tattoos. Very clean, friendly and very professional staff. The Artist are professional on all the aspects of there profession. I recommend them 5 stars. They open 24 hours I truly like that. read more

Hector P.

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2 years ago

These guys are always very professional and always accommodate the client on what they want and always go above and beyond for the client better yet there guess. very welcoming atmosphere, love it I'll come back again thanks guys read more

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(89 reviews)

Reasonable Price around the area to get a tattoo. quality is always great. customer friendly…read moreservice!

Just got a vines tattoo from this place and I'm obsessed. It flows so naturally and the detail is…read moreinsane like, every tiny leaf is perfect. Plus, i got a lot of compliments from it already! Xyborg really listened to what I wanted and made it even better than I pictured. Super chill, professional, and made me feel totally comfortable the whole time. If you're thinking about getting something botanical or fine-line, seriously go to XY Tattoo Studio! I already wanna book my next one!! :))

Monkey Face Tattoos

4.4

(100 reviews)

Baron is awesome, highly recommend checking out this business. Excellent creativity & customer…read moreservice.

Got my first tattoo here, and let me just say...if you're going to let someone stab you with a…read moreneedle thousands of times, this is the place to do it. Baron made me feel comfortable, walked me through everything, and gave me clear instructions for the healing process ("No hot ass water!"). He has a light, steady hand. I was so happy with my fine line tattoo that I got a second one months later!

Mantle Tattoo

4.7

(88 reviews)

Mantle Tattoo was amazing. First and foremost, the artist, Iryna, was incredible, and I could not…read morebe happier with my new tattoo!! After I sent over my deposit, I met with her virtually to go over ideas for my design, and she worked up the art before my appointment. She even moved the appointment up an hour to give us more time to finalize the design and placement. As for the work itself, it's amazing. Iryna is clearly a very talented artist, and it shows in her work. She was also very attentive to making me feel comfortable throughout the 6+ hour appointment, which was really great. The shop itself was very clean, and my interactions with the staff and setting up the appointment were professional, smooth, and easy. I mostly corresponded through the shop's email, and they were very accommodating with scheduling and answering my questions. They also took my photos and general intentions for Iryna to be able to access during our appointments. I really appreciate them scheduling the virtual consultation before I came in-person. They also gave me a very reasonable estimate for the work! All in all, it was a super pleasant experience. My final note is only to do with payment. Mantle offers several methods to pay your balance, like venmo, zelle, and they have a credit card reader. Through no fault of the shop, Zelle blocked my transfer attempt, so a piece of advice to clients is to have backup payment methods available to save time. The credit card option was a nice backup, but the credit card terminal does charge a service fee.

Lina is absolutely incredible! I'm in awe of how clean and precise the tattoo is. I couldn't be…read morehappier that I chose her to create such a meaningful tribute to my little fur baby

Raw 1mag3 Tattoos

5.0

(7 reviews)

Been getting tattoos by Joe for over 10 years. Always…read moreprofessional and takes a lot of pride in his work. True artist and expert. 10/10 recommend the customer service is very good there

Amazing customer service. Went in last minute for Piercing…read morehe was so kind and made me feel more comfortable in the process that was going to happen. Takes Covid-19 safety precautions. Will be going back for more service!

Brown Pride Tattoo Shop

3.1

(290 reviews)

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Closed before 10pm pulled up at 9:45 to doors closed wasted my time coming down here and lights off…read moreas I'm writing this review it's 9:51pm i came to get my piercing put back in why advertise you close at 10 if nobody can come in ?

I came to this shop to get a simple tattoo with my girl on the 25th. Two different artists did our…read moretattoos, some girl did hers and some guy did mine. It's the same word, font, and size. My girls tattoo is peeling and looks normal, but my tattoo peeled and is left with barely any ink. The tattoo is so faded it looks like I've had it for years when I haven't even had it for 2 weeks. It'z crazy too cus the shop says for any type of touch ups it's $100 minimum. I understand long term touch ups, but for something I haven't had for 2 weeks to look like this is sad.

Stigma Tattoo and Piercings

4.1

(130 reviews)