My boyfriend and I walked into DermalGrafix with no appt and immediately felt so welcomed!…read more It was his first tattoo and everyone was so pumped with his tattoo idea that it made the experience so much more fun. Denise worked on his tattoo, she was so helpful and explained the process as she was working. She has a light hand and the pain level he felt was very minimal. You can tell that they have a great group of people working there, we will definitely be back.

I was banned from the shop because apparently I "talk too much" and "made other customers…read moreuncomfortable " by walking around during down time to get the blood flowing again during multi hour tats. So apparently the shop that I thought was great wasn't so great. Don't talk too much or they won't want you to come back.

Great work Kurt absolutely killed it and was super cool and easy to talk to. I will definitely come…read moreback. Took me a while to find an artist I liked, but I definitely found it here.

Katherine Parada is the absolute best! I've had 4 sessions with her in as many months, and have…read morebrought several family and friends back with me. We all LOVE the pieces that she's done for us! In addition to being creative and highly skilled, she's also really fun and easy to talk to. Every session has been enjoyable, and I always feel excited and proud to bring another loved one in to get tattooed by her. Kat takes the time to really understand the vision and heart behind each request, then works hard to bring that request to life! My tattoos are beautiful and have all healed well. They turned out even better than I was envisioning! I get compliments on them all the time. I'm already dreaming up my next tattoos and can't wait to work with Kat again! As far as the shop itself, Golden Child is clean, professional, and friendly. Every time I've come in, the owner and multiple other artist swing by throughout the session to check on Kat and on me, see if we need anything, and compliment the tattoo. Golden Child has built a little family, and it resonates in everything they do. Highly recommend!

Steven killed it! I sent him a concept and explained what I was thinking. He asked me some…read morequestions about realism and took over. His artistic instincts were exactly what I was looking for! He nailed the shading, depth, "skin damage", everything! I have 3 ideas for my next ink and I'll definitely go back to Steven. Also, the shop is amazing. They've really got a whole vibe going there. I really could've just hung out for the day.

Jesse Larkin! Thank you for making my tattoo experiences so inviting and positive! I could not be…read morehappier with the entire experience x 2! I had thought about tattoos for decades and finally decided to start the process. This tattoo studio is unlike anything I've ever seen in San Diego County! I feel this beautiful place elevated my expectations . This is the only upscale tattoo boutique around that brings smokin' talent from several well trained and experienced artists. I had 4 tattoos done within a 2 week period, because I enjoyed it so much! Jesse responded right away to my request for service and was helpful in being realistic about the process of choosing the designs and time. Super efficient online and texting communications, comfortable, safe, and friendly! Highly recommend for high end quality tattoos that you will absolutely love!

Came in last minute for a quick walk in to get a conch ear piercing and was immediately helped by…read moreShannon! I filled out some standard paper work, and was immediately taken back to pick out my jewelry. I was very impressed my the selection they had! I picked the one shown in the picture (which was a brand new piece they got in yesterday!) , so honestly after everything it came out to $100 flat which is honestly such a good deal when you know you're getting a clean, sterile piercing with amazing service. Shannon was very sweet, made me feel very comfortable and talked me through every single little thing she did. My boyfriend tagged along with me and was looking into getting a new tattoo, and talked to Mike who was also very nice! I am definitely going to come back for another piercing to get from here. 10/10 service. :)

My ears have been pierced for nearly my entire life, but for the past 10 years, they've been a…read morePITA. Every time I wore earrings, my earlobes ended up irritated and painful within an hour. So, I gave up wearing earrings and figured my holes closed up. I didn't think twice about it, until I realized how soon I was getting married and really wanted to wear earrings. After sharing my story with a dear friend of mine, she told me she had the same experience and needed to get her ears re-pierced. She had a great experience with Grand Legacy Tattoo...and that was enough for me! Off we went! My fiancé and I arrived on a Friday night. Grand Legacy Tattoo is located at the end of a strip mall. Parking is super easy. We were greeted as we parked...isn't timing everything? I told them what I needed and off we went. Super clean and a great vibe! Artwork everywhere, bright lights. Shannon couldn't have been any nicer! She listened to my story and got to work right away. Lo and behold, I didn't need my ears re-pierced. Everything was still open- I just needed titanium earrings. Based on what I told her, it sounded like I developed some kind of allergy to certain metals. I picked out the cutest titanium CZ circular studs. Shannon is a pro at what she does and a delight to chat with! As of this yelp review, I've been wearing my cute little earrings for 12 hours now, even slept in them. No irritation, no inflammation. Super comfortable. Take note: cash only establishment- no credit cards. They accept Venmo, Zelle, etc. My fault for missing ALL the posted signs. Venmo to the rescue! No hesitation recommending Grand Legacy Tattoo to anyone wanting a piercing or tattoo! 5 stars!

This shop is a rare find (for any business nowadays) Everything spotless, staff thats actually…read morestoked to be there, pride in the work they do, and do exceptionally well, dead sea has my number! Save yourself some time and go see these fine folks here, solid advice given, and i'm done here. miguel, you're a legend with the ink my guy!

Sev did my latest tattoo and I couldn't be happier! Everything in the shop is super clean. Music…read moreselection was on point. She was very careful and methodical and was constantly checking on me to make sure I was doing okay, which I was, but it is always nice to know that your tattoo artist isn't just stuck in their own head when they are working on you. I will definitely be back!

Got my fourth tattoo here today! It turned out beautiful and Chloe, the tattoo artist, did a…read morephenomenal job! This is my most meaningful tattoo so I wanted it to look amazing and it does! If I'm unhappy with anything, like the shading, Chloe said I could go back in a couple of weeks and she would touch it up for me! Thank you so much Chloe. Clean shop, nice people and comfortable environment!

Took my (underage) daughter and some of her friends in today for piercings. We waited over an hour…read more(the piercer's were really busy that day - not the tattoo artist ) and they wouldn't let me use the restroom. The owner said it was for customers only. Even tho I was the one paying and I was there as a minors adult guardian. I was about to drop $300 on piercings at a place that values and respects its customers so well that they wouldn't even let them use the restroom. After waiting over an hour! Pathetic. Don't waste your time or money. There are over 1 million tattoo shops in San Diego that do just as good of a job, but actually treat their customers with respect. Fucking joke of a shop.

been coming here for all of my tattoos with Gus. (theplug tattoos) and every time i leave I have a…read morepiece that far exceeds the idea i had. hands down one the most talented artists I've had the pleasure of knowing. 10/10 would recommend anyone to get work done by him.

the plug is a amazing tattoo artist felt very comfortable for my first tattoo will be back for more…read moretattoos from him

Got my first tattoo here the other night, great experience! Cassandra was my artist, incredibly…read moreprofessional and charismatic . Comfortable environment. 10/10 experience.

I got my first tattoo by Ivan and he did a great job! He did exactly what I wanted. He was patient,…read moregentle and meticulous with his work. I love my tattoo and would absolutely recommend this artist to anyone. Thank you Ivan.

I got my tattoo on Monday courtesy of Bris and I couldn't be happier with the tattoo and the…read moreexperience. I originally called the shop and spoke with Jose who was super helpful. My schedule isn't the most open so he passed my info onto Bris who contacted me right away, which was a Friday. She was able to schedule an appointment with me in 3 days for Monday(appointment only, shop is closed that day). We both discussed what I'd like the tattoo to look like and the location. I'm so pumped on the tattoo, especially with the sentimental value to me. The experience was fantastic, super chill and comfortable. I recommend Bris and this shop to anyone and can't wait to get additions to what she already did. Thanks Bris!

We were interested in a tribal tattoo and have been looking for a while but most places we have…read morebeen to did not feel welcoming or they voice their negative opinions of what we want to put on our body. They made us feel stupid for wanting something on our bodies that represented something important to us. As soon as we walked into Tribal Roots we were greeted and welcomed as if we were returned customers. Gabe listened to what we wanted and we told him he had free reign with his artistic interpretation. There was no judgment from anyone. The place is clean, all the artist sanitize their area before their appointments arrive, and everyone is chillaxed there. As we spent our time there we felt as if we were part of their tattoo family. The work that Gabe did was amazing. He is talented and art is unique. If you looking for tribal art, he is your guy. His care and attention are impeccable. His schedule is booked in advance, so if you want a piece of art from him will need to be patient. You will not regret it.

My wife and I walked in, and she got 3 tattoos here. The shop is really nice, clean, professional,…read moreand they have flash tattoo options. You can make an appointment or walk in. They were not busy on a Saturday afternoon at all! We were the only people inside for 3-4 hours. No wheelchair accessible bathroom, though...it is too small. Dope spot; we will definitely be back!

I've intended to write this for quite some time. I got my right ear pierced at Escondido Body Art…read moreover a year ago (my left ear was pierced over 45 years ago). The young man who was manning the shop was somewhat new to piercing. He (I wish that I remembered his name) did an outstanding job. He was solid as a rock & i felt virtually nothing. I had a great time there. The music playing was great & the service was even better. I've had no problems with the piercing & i would both go back & recommended the shop wholeheartedly! Thank you very much.