I guess the fast truly was broken and contacted Brianna again (@babybatink) to add some color to my…read moreswallows I got on NYE. I sent her some reference images of a barn swallow and she, as they say, understood the assignment! She custom mixed some colors and they turned out gorgeous. Again, another lovely experience here. Met some of the other artists and chatted with them while I was getting worked on and loved seeing everyone's different styles. They were all preparing for Friday the 13th and I got to see some of their flash pages. Really friendly people to talk to. Thanks again, Brianna. You're not only one of my favorite artists, but also one of my favorite people!

Obsessed with Retro Row Ink -- Andrew, in particular. Ughh I love him! He's so warm and immediately…read moremade me feel completely cozy and comfortable. My little brother has a few tattoos by Andrew and only has the very best things to say, plus his tattoos and the line work look SO so good... so when my sister and I recently visited said brother in Long Beach, we had to put Retro Row Ink on the agenda. This tattoo shop is one big open room with maybe 8-10 artist-stations throughout. Everything is super clean, colorful, and welcoming, and of course there's tons of beautiful artwork by the resident tattoo artists across the walls. You gotta browse and enjoy all the different talent! My sister got a couple small tattoos, some script and then her daughters' initials worked into a tattoo she already has. Andrew sent us a link to a website where we could search and select fonts, but if you need ideas your tattoo artist will definitely have them! I like the idea of tiny tattoos on my hands/fingers, just one tiny step at a time, hahah. I decided to get a single teensy star, which I now call the North star. It looks like a classic, Christmassy twinkle star... or what a single light looks like in the dark when you have an astigmatism, ha. ANYWAY, it's the perfect tiny little sparkle and Andrew was able to draw it with the tiniest, finest little lines. I love it. I'll see how it heals and how the ink takes to my hand-skin, but I'm already making plans for my next Long Beach trip so I can see Andrew again!

Booked a session with my best friend and Tor and Ian took great care of us. They helped up get the…read moredesigns just as we wanted and the vibe in the shop is very warm and welcoming, which created a relaxed environment.

Such a mellow shop! Absolutely love all the artists there…read more They're so inviting. I got tattooed by the manager of the shop, Nicole, and she did such a good job. She made me feel comfortable the entire time, kept checking on me to make sure I was okay or asking if I needed anything. My tattoo came out exactly how I imagined! Will most definitely be coming back!

Booked an appointment with Mike months ago because he's a busy artist. Showed up and he was…read moreprepping for the session. He drew the piece and it was to small so he had to resize it but he was very patient. Location is very clean and he ensured to sanitize everything. He allowed me to park in the back! It was a 7 hour session and we took a minor break but I very satisfied with the outcome and I get so many compliments about it! Thank you Michael!

Very good work! Artist skills on point! Excellent customer service. Highly recommend this tattoo…read moreshop. Very satisfied with my tattoo

such a beautiful studio with an amazing owner and atmosphere. all the artists there are very…read morefriendly and it is a very welcoming place! my tattoo artist there Colby is absolutely phenomenal and really just brings my visions to life even if I don't know how to verbalize it!! definitely check this studio out and you will not be disappointed. (i would like to note that there is no financial incentive that they offer people to leave good reviews here, the quality speaks for itself! sometimes some studios are flooded with fake 5 star reviews since they offer people a discount for posting, but Cendra Studio genuinely deserves every good comment about it)

Barbara is one of the most creative and detail oriented tattoo artists I've ever met. She always…read morecommunicates with me very clearly from the initial inquiry until the tattoo is finished. She also makes me feel so comfortable and welcome, the vibes are immaculate with her:,) The studio itself is also clean and well decorated! Ample street parking, but I parked behind the building in the small parking lot. I look forward to traveling again for another piece by her in the future!

I recently had my first two appointments with Michael after being referred to him by family members…read morehe's tattooed. Their tattoos always looked clean, professional, and creative, so I felt confident booking with him. For my first tattoo, Michael was able to take me as a walk-in, which I really appreciated. Even though I didn't have an appointment, I never felt rushed. I explained what I wanted verbally, and he immediately sketched up a design that was exactly what I had in mind. From start to finish, I was tattooed in less than an hour. It's been a few weeks now, and it has healed beautifully. I went back for a second tattoo, a small rib piece. I had sent him the font I liked beforehand, and when I got there, he whipped up a few size suggestions to help me choose what looked best. He took the time to make sure everything was spelled correctly and placed exactly the way I wanted before we started. Both experiences have been fantastic. Michael is professional, clean, efficient, and genuinely cares about the quality of his work. His workstation was spotless, and for my rib tattoo, he even used a clean drape on the bed to make sure I was comfortable while lying on my side. If you're looking for a tattoo artist who is talented, creative, detail-oriented, and respectful of your time, I highly recommend Michael. I've had two great experiences with him, and I'll definitely be working with him again on

This shop is such a vibe. I walk in and out a whole different person. The artists are all very…read morewelcoming and very professional. I love my tattoos and I'm grateful for how my artist did my work and really took the time to make the pieces come to life. Definitely recommend this shop over any other shop out there.... just saying ‍

I really want to give a shout out to Courtney Moore. I needed 2 tatts corrected and she excellently…read morehelped me with both, with amazing prices. The first one was a poorly done wedding ring tatt done by a neighborhood friend. It lacked layers and defining lines and basically said what the marriage felt like and I wanted to put a bat over it with some red behind it to contrast my path when I filed for divorce. It looked incredible and it even has a tiny cute little face, and it's my ring finger! Then I had a "bat ass" tatt I needed correction from. I originally wanted the drips to be sumi-E ink style and the former artist charged me so much, lacked details, did it his own way even though he required my own specific design - he just couldn't get the interpretation down and I did not want to risk another visit with him. I knew Courtney would get it. She spent time doing her own design of my verbal input with some visual references and ended up adding extra details I could only dream of but never say aloud. She did it in 2 visits, not as heavy handed, and again the price was right. Her music vibes! Always a great time at Broadway. Also if you're into piercings, I've never seen an unhappy customer and believe me I say there for hours! I'll prob take my cousin for that. Thank you soooo much Courtney, you're an incredible artist all around!

I got my nipples pierced there and it was so cool, good service and quick. Love the vibes there!read more

I'd highly recommend this tattoo spot because the artists here are accommodating and skilled…read more I brought my wife here for her first tattoo as I've known Louie since he started tattooing since I was 18 (I'm 30 currently) My wife was scared but he assured her and walked her through the process of how it's going to go. The vibes here are relaxing and they will always welcome you.

This July I lost a very good friend, who passed away unexpectedly, and decided to get a…read morecommemorative tattoo for his birthday in early September. Booked an appointment here after asking another friend for a recommendation, and I'm so glad I did. The shop is cute, inside a small plaza where it's easy to park too. Louie is very friendly and a great artist who made the experience so pleasant for both my sister and me (we both went to get tattooed in our friend's memory). The process was almost painless, tattoos came out great, healed super quickly and nicely. Will definitely go back when I decide to get another!

Not my first rodeo and kind of my go to spot when I'm itching for a new tattoo or piercing. I've…read morebeen riding with this place for at least over a decade. Came again yesterday with my sister, my hubby, and my best friend to get a Friday the 13th tattoo. My hubby ended up changing his mind and not getting anything but stayed and endured the excruciating 9 hour wait just to get to our turn. Doors opened at 11am, we were there at 10:30am and didn't get tatted until about 8pm but I guess that's expected when you're wanting a $20-$40 tattoo. The business also had a food truck which was definitely a nice treat. We all decided to get tattooed by Juan, his IG handle is @tat2frel and he was just great to say the least. His work was impeccable and he worked with me on placement and lining until I was satisfied as I had it on the side of my wrist and the tattoo lining looks different as I twist my wrist. He was patient and didn't mind taking it off and on to make sure I was happy. And I was definitely happy with the end results. He has a really light touch and didn't feel his whole weight on me while tattooing and just an all around pleasant guy. He also remembered me from a few years ago when I brought the business a case of beer at the end of the night, thanking them for their hard work and willingness to still take us. They are definitely sweet people. I asked about touch ups and things of that sort, he told me he doesn't like to do them but sometimes he will. lol I'm definitely trying to get him to work on some of my stuff cos I really like what he is capable of. My sister and my best friend loved what they got as well. It was my best friends first tattoo and god bless Juan for dealing with my indecisive sister from hell. lol she can literally be a nightmare when it comes to stuff that she wants and he just took it all in with ease. If it's not because this is my go to place to come, it would definitely be because of Juan. Definitely will be coming back soon!

Worst place !! Don't come here !!! Owner rude and very disrespectful to customers . We even have a…read morevideo of him disrespecting a customer!! Anywhere but here Over charging customers because he's broke