Calaveras Tattoo &amp; Piercing

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First tattoo in 2026! Javi nailed it. Came out perfect, better than I envisioned. Tapped out only half way done. read more

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - Maile mokihana lei - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

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Madelene R.

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Clau made my whole experience amazing!! She worked with everything I wanted. She was realistic about the healing process. I would only come back just to get pierced from her!! read more

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - She did my nose and bar:) - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

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Joanne W.

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5 months ago

Amazing artists and good vibes. I have always received the best quality and enthusiasm from the team. I receive many compliments on my sleeves and piercings from friends and strangers. My artist name is Angel. He is amazing with watercolors and black-and-gray. I can't wait for my next piercing and tattoo read more

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Marleen M.

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PLEASE AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!!!! Very unprofessional, money hungry, rude & not understanding costumers requests or and needs. Pierced with the wrong jewel! Didn't ask for placement! NOTHING! absurd read more

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - Tragus piercing went wrong! - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - The marker shows where it was suppose to be... - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

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Courtney P.

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We called for a walk in (on Mother's Day) and Claudia was able to get us in! She did an amazing job and exceeded my expectations for my first tattoo. She was so quick I couldn't believe how fast it was and how well it came out. My first tattoo on a very special day (my first Mother's Day) in honor of my daughter. Thanks so much Claudia! read more

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Sonya G.

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Lady was nice but Very bad experience with getting piercings. Came here for the cheap Wednesday's but not worth it and wouldn't come back. I don't wanna bash the business by saying the gruesome details but trust me, find somewhere more professional. read more

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Mei R.

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This place is amazing. I went to get my first tattoo and at first I was really nervous, pain was tolerable but Javi is the best. He did really a wonderful job and I'm very satisfied his work. He is talented , light handed so nice and he gives what u want. He is the man! read more

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New year new tattoo! Javi slays again! Man this dude is talented, light handed, and fast. Been wanting to get a thigh piece and he delivered. I'm so happy with my new tattoo. read more

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Dorita C.

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Prior to coming in for a tattoo I called and was communicating with Claudia. I wanted to send her what I wanted, pricing and verifying their location. Claudia is Awesome! Amazing! She was so patient, professional and sweet. We talked about placement, color and size. Her recommendations were on point. The shop is clean and kept up. I felt very comfortable with her. My tattoo is on a tender part of the arm (for me it was). Claudia continued to check in with me to make sure I was okay. I'm not going to lie, I did sweat a little. After awhile a went numb. We chatted in between the time. I love my first colored tattoo! I'll be back to see Claudia!! Thank you so much!! read more

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Tanya G.

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They're very excellent very clean shop highly recommend them. I've been there for all my tattoos and never had a problem specially Angel he's an excellent artist. I highly recommend him. He did all my work read more

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - Nice - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

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María M.

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Angel highly recommend for you piercing I just got my bellybutton pierced it was amazing

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Génesis D.

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lo recomiendo me hice piercing y fue rápido y sin dolor, Clau fue muy amable es un buen lugar para visitar.

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Lily C.

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Do NOT go here for piercings. I cannot speak to their tattoos, but last December I got my Industrial and Daith done by one of the piercers there. I forget who but they had apparently been doing piercings for over 6 years and yet they still pierced my ear wrong. I attached a picture, over the course of 9 months my daith almost completely rejected because it wasn't pierced in the right spot... I haven't had this issue with any other piercings. My industrial is also not doing too well, the end of the barbell was pierced into the crease of my ear instead of the part where the cartilage actually sticks out. I should have expected this for a $30 piercing though. Anyways, I wouldn't recommend going here, just spend a few more bucks and get it done right. read more

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - The rejected daith - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

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For a good week and a half I was thinking about getting some part of my ear pierced and today was a perfect day since I was out and about. I was having lunch with a friend in Hayward so I figured I would get my ear pierced after meeting with her. Gloria did my piercing and was very helpful in the decision of which part of my ear I wanted pierced. Before today, I was set on getting a daith piercing, but as soon as I sat in the chair to get pierced, I ultimately decided that I wanted a conch on my left side. Gloria suggested that I do one ear at a time for convenience of sleeping so that, it wouldn't be too uncomfortable. It was quick and painless. I left a happy customer! read more

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Katherine L.

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My anatomy was not taken into consideration when performing a navel piercing despite me bringing up that concern. I told her I was open to a non-traditional navel like a floating piece. Claudia said the anatomy didn't matter and I trusted her as a professional. She did not pierce my navel, instead she pierced my stomach and placed curved jewelry into my stomach, which obviously would not hold . The piercing began to irritate and stretch my skin to discomfort despite me cleaning with saline three times per day and making sure I was not messing with it. I got two opinions after this experience from other piercers and they both agreed that this was unacceptable and unprofessional. I'm very upset because I was excited, loved the piece, and obviously invested money. Now I have to take it out, and hope two big holes in my stomach heal. Maybe one day I can get re-pierced. This is not to insult her because she honestly came off very sweet during the experience but maybe if you're someone with non-traditional anatomy it would be best to go elsewhere. read more

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Linda R.

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Ima start this off with *Sundays they don't have a piercer, it's her day off.* I can't tell you how many people came in &/or called to get a piercing yesterday. It's crazy. So y'all know now. Don't come in on Sundays for a piercing. Tattoo's only! Anyway, I came in yesterday to get a portrait done by Daniel! (that I won for the F in his tattoo giveaway on his instagram.) Hella happy & grateful I was chosen! Once he let me know it was me, took me about 2 days to finally figure out what picture was good enough quality. He then hit me 2 days later, asked If I could come in Sunday at 2pm. He booked and that was that. I came in, (and people, bring your ID's. These guys are professionals! They will not tattoo you without an ID. It's common sense.) He greeted me, shook my hand. He looked just as excited as I was to do the tattoo for me. So that was a real good sign!! I filled out all necessary paperwork, he then told me to go in and get comfortable. So I did. He had conversation, I admit I was way too quiet I think. I just didn't wanna distract him and let him work in peace, but next time i'll fasho talk more! I kid you not though, I could literally fall asleep on that table while he was tattooing me. I felt almost nothing (up until he got to my daughters hair, since it was near the elbow kind of, damn it hurt like the bitch!!) but luckily that was the last 20 minutes of our session and definitely worth it!!! He was very gentile with it. He wasn't rushing, but he wasn't going slow either. He took his time. We did take a break or two, it was about a 3.5 almost 4 hour session. So of course we had to stop for a quick minute. I will definitely be back!! I already got an idea of what I want added to finish my half sleeve, then what I want to start my upper half. So let's get ittttt! I would recommend Daniel over and over again! His work is dope! He's nice as f. Makes you feel comfortable throughout the process. If you don't already, go follow his Instagram: @hdtattoos and check out his art! I also added a picture of the portrait, freshly tattooed. I will add another one once it's fulled healed so y'all can see the finished product! read more

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - The process.. (Portrait By Daniel!) - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - Finished product, freshly tattooed. (Portrait By Daniel!) - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - Finished product. (Portrait By Daniel!) - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - The Picture used for my portrait by Daniel! My babygirl - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

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Brandi P.

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Came to get $20 piercings after my little sister came to get hers. Got my tragus and industrial done on my right ear and will be going to get my left ear done when they open back up. read more

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Gerrice S.

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I have three tattoos from here, and each time I've had a fantastic experience. One time, I even walked in randomly to get a cover-up. I was immediately approached and informed which specific tattoos would be able to cover my existing ones. I got the tattoo cover-up that very day read more

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Erika A.

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Claudia was able to fit me and my sister last minute for some tattoos and was the sweetest person. She throughly explained everything to us, and gave us recommendations something that we appreciated considering we didn't have a prior consultation. She gave after care advise and seemed very knowledgeable about everything. I also got my Tragus pierced by Gloria, who was also so kind. She walked me through the process and also gave me so much advice on a previous piercing I had done at the mall. Definitely coming back to Gloria for future piercings!! read more

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Grace H.

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This review is way long overdue. What other place gives $20 piercings on Wednesdays? I got my industrial piercing and my third lobe paying $60 in total. Keep in mind it's $20 for a reason, you're getting cheap basic jewelry. If you are sensitive to cheap jewelry, then don't come here but if you aren't as sensitive like I am then this is the place for you! The piercing was done by Andy. I took the piercings out before they were fully healed but they were perfectly fine. Believe me, I've had about 17 piercings and if you take good care of them, they won't get infected. Again, make sure you are not allergic/sensitive before going to get these piercings done because the jewelry is usually the ultimate infection/rejection factor. 4 stars because they did not give me any advice on cleaning and/or any recommendations on after care. You're literally paying for the piercing procedure, that's it. read more

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Magdalena R.

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I went this past weekend, my daughter wanted a belly piercing. Super friendly service did not had to wait since it was a walked in. It was done quick and my daughter was still asking if they were going to start. No pain nothing she was satisfied with her piercing. read more

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Mary A.

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Came here to re-pierce one of my earring hole because it's been asymmetric for decades and finally wanted to even it out and wear earrings on the daily. Called, made an appointment with Gloria the next day, went in, she measured it with precision mirroring the other ear's location, pierced my ear, and off I went. Loved it! A few months later, decided to change the side my nose ring is located on. Called, made an appointment with Gloria for a couple hours later, showed her the current nose piercing location and told her I wanted it in the same location on the opposite nostril. She marked it out, I agreed, she pierced it, and I'm so in love! If you want to get piercings, Gloria is your go-to person at Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing! read more

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aurelia b.

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I went in to get a longer bar for a sinking navel piercing i had gotten and claw garcia was so helpful in getting it all sorted out. she gave me advice on how to keep it clean and make sure it doesn't happen again. she was quick to help and very kind. read more

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Tiara L.

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This place was great !! Service was quick and easy considering I was a random walk-in haha. Gloria explained policies, checked me in, and set me up with the best experience for my nose piercing The place is truly a vibe inside it makes you want to come back for more body art with their artist in there Overall great time and great service 10/10 read more

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - Double Nose Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

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Rachelle M.

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2 years ago

I went the other day to get my tatas pierced with a couple of my friends for my 20th birthday, and that was an experience. The piercer was gentile and was super chill and explained how everyone's body is different, so she really spent a good amount of time to make sure that they were even. She was reassuring and supportive, which calmed my nerves. One of my friends wanted to buy jewelry and she bought some and their selection was really nice and cute. I loved how she took the time to explain to me ways to clean them and how to make the healing process go faster. I loved my experience, and definitely, this will be a memory I will never forget. read more

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Leann R.

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I just had to copy and paste this onto yelp from my google reviews. Please beware this shop! Most positive experiences here come from their family or friends. When I think through my tattoos and wonder which one has a story--it's the snake tattoo I got done by the artist Angel. I had went to the shop looking for an original design to be tattooed from some references I showed the artist. He informed me he could do what I was asking, we worked out some details in the references, and scheduled me for two days out so the artist had time to make a design. I even put down a deposit of 100$ and text photos of the reference. I arrive the day of my appointment and the artist asks me all over again what I even want tattooed. I go through showing the designs again and he goes back to literally print a traced version of the exact photo I showed. Mind you the reference was another artists tattoo so this is literally art theft. Unfortunately I was just a year younger and really new to the tattoo community so I regretfully get the design tattooed. It gets worse :) I'm sitting in the chair with my arm tilted down pointed at the floor, so obviously the blood runs to my fingers and my arm starts to feel numb. I tell the artist this twice and he disregards me and tells me to relax and that I am over exaggerating. This tattoo was excruciating and it is simply an arm tattoo, I've had a few others that felt no where near this man's heavy handed tattooing. I had even recently told my new tattoo artist, and she could clearly tell the tattoo was done with a heavy hand and must have been unnecessarily painful. I've heard good stories about this shop, so I don't understand why I had such an experience. However, just be weary of red flags when getting a tattoo. (Update)I needed to add to this review just to really ice the shit cake. The WHOLE tattoo is blown out. Every artist to have looked at this tattoo felt pity for me and the pain I must've went through. I'll be sure to add a picture, but the tattoo developed a faint blurriness around it from the ink being too deep. read more

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Laughing P.

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Claudia was such a wonderful and amazing person who fixed my nose piercing bump. She helped get rid of the bump and got a new nose piercing. I would recommend her and the cleaning kit is worth it ! read more

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I always love going into Calaveras because of how quick & efficient they are when it comes to my piercings. S/o to Gloria for always taking great care of me read more

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Jennifer E.

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I would leave a zero if I could. I came in to get my tragus pierced and she used the wrong jewelry from the previous reviews Im barely seeing (a week later) its not the first time. They seem to not know which jewelry is correct per piercing type. My ear was super swollen inside and out and extremely sensitive and infected. $60 gone to waist. DO NOT COME HERE read more

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - Day of piercing wrong jewelry - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

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Justin W.

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Javi far exceeded my expectations! Super professional and an absolutely great person...not to mention the extreme talent! I'll be a return customer for sure. Thanks! read more

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Lauren K.

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I had to take out two ear piercings, and I came here for help putting them back in. I tried to put the bead capture rings back in myself unsuccessfully, and even bent them with pliers. Gloria was very kind and helpful and managed to bend them back into shape and get them in my ear in ~10 min. read more

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Jessica A.

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In love with my new piercings I got here, Gloria was nice and walked me through the process. I walked in without appointment and was out in like 10 min. Will definitely come back! read more

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Nayeli M.

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i went in to this shop on Wednesday because I saw the great reviews here on yelp. I went in to get a daith piercing which is said to possibly help with migraines. I had no appointment and they were able to assist me. I was there for less than 20 min, super professional, quick piercing and with some after care my piercing seems great so far in regards to healing and looks great in general. Overall I had a smooth time and had a great conversation with the Tattoo artist/piercer. Unfortunately my memory struggles with names but she was kind, professional and helpful. read more

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Miyah M.

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LOVE THIS SHOP!!!! I LOVE SILVER!!!!! Ask for her if you are going to get a tattoo especially with fonts. She did all 3 of my tattoos and i love all of them. She is professional, and makes sure that i am okay or if i need a break or anything. She is great i have also got 2 piercings from their and have taken family and friends to get pierced as well. read more

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Bryan S.

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If i could give calaveras tattoo 6 stars i would , claudia was the most amazing tattoo artist ever i really love my tattoos. Claudia was super professional and didnt not had to make appointment , i highly recommend this place is super clean read more

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Michelle B.

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Great customer service. And getting a piercing was fast and clean. Very maintained clean shop.

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Sega G.

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I called this shop to see if I could do a walk in for a tattoo and the moment I walked in the shop, not only was I in love with their decor, Silver was set up and ready to go! She is a very sweet, friendly and skillful lady. I'm happy I took a chance and went to Calaveras! :D I have nothing bad to say! I truly loved my experience with Silver and my new tattoo! read more

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing - Silver is just amazing! She is very friendly, sweet and her skills are on point! I recommend her 100%! Also their shop decor is AWESOME! - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

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Isabel L.

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This shop is great! Super friendly staff, always so welcoming with a big smile whenever you enter their shop. Wednesdays they always have $20 for basic piercings, which I think is a steal. From the piercers to the tattoo artists, you can tell they are all so very passionate doing their work. They will make sure you're always comfortable with what you want before they proceed. Shop is always clean whenever I visit. The vibe of the business is chill and it is very much needed especially if you're going to get pierced or tatted up. read more

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My boyfriend had a couple ideas of what kind of tattoo he wanted. He came in here and met with Javi after hearing good things (and seeing great tats) from my cousin who had gotten work done from Javi in a previous shop he had worked in. So he drew out a picture with the idea and pictures my boyfriend brought in. One word to describe it. BADASS!!!! Shop is nice and clean and the artists here top notch. Definitely a place you should check out if wanting to get a new tat. Lol for all the girls he is cute too! Not that it matters for a tattoo but I thought I'd share. read more

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20991 Mission Blvd
Hayward, CA 94541
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(510) 258-0445
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http://www.calaverastattoo.com

Hours

What time does Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing open?

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing close?

Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing closes at 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing closes at 7:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 8:00 PMSun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Does Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing take credit cards?

Yes, Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing takes credit cards.

Services

Is Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing by appointment only?

No, Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing have bike parking?

Yes, Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing has bike parking.

Does Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing have parking?

Yes, Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing is wheelchair accessible.

Does Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing have free WiFi?

Yes, Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing has free WiFi.

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Review Highlights - Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing

“I've been there for all my tattoos and never had a problem specially Angel he's an excellent artist.”

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This was my first tattoo, and I had the absolute best experience with Paulo! He knew I was…read moreabsolutely petrified, and I've honestly hyped up the pain more in my head than anything else. He took the design I had in mind and recreated it himself, and it looked even better than my friends design. I'm already thinking of getting a second one and I never thought I would be the type of person to get more than one! I definitely will be back!!!

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They did all my ear piercings quickly, professionally, and at an affordable price! The piercer was…read moresuper professional, gentle, and gave me her recommendations for the healing process. The ambiance was also really nice- they have this vintage, saloon style waiting room, and my piercer in particular had a bunch of cool art in her room. For a pair of ear piercings they charge $50, for a piercing on one ear, they charge $40. The jewelry is included for free with the piercing too. Those prices are a STEAL!! I definitely recommended this little gem of a place! Btw: did I mention that they also offer a selection of jewelry as well, and that's also great quality and super affordable too?

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Tatiana here was such a great experience. She took her time and she really showed how much she…read moreenjoys her talent, it isn't a job to her it's a love and passion that you can see through her work. She truly has an art for this line of imagination and will absolutely go far definitely will be coming back. She did a younger Naruto for you anime fans who know on my husbands forearm that goes to my younger Hinata and it came together so beautifully

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4.9(96 reviews)

7.8 mi

I had a really good experience here last week. I never knew that tattoo parlors that use piercing…read moreneedles were a lot better than the piercing guns that are used at mall jewelry stores. I guess that's why all of my previous piercings never healed properly and closed up. I wanted to get them re-pierced and after researching tattoo parlors in the area, I chose Sacred Souls because of all of the high reviews. I made an appointment online for a 30 minute ear piercing session, but I did not specify that I wanted 5 piercings (4 lobe/1 helix). Sin was gracious enough to accommodate my request. He explained their full process and showed me their starter jewelry. Once I picked out what I wanted, he took me to their piercing area in the back which looked clean, sterile, and well-organized. The room would look just like a doctor's office if it wasn't for the fun decor. The piercing itself kind of turned into a breathing/meditation session. Sin gave me a squish ball to squeeze and then his voice became calm and soothing. He gently advised me to take 2 deep breaths as he went forward with each piercing and these were not too painful. I was at a 3 on a scale of 1-10. Afterwards, Sin went over the after-care instructions. Despite my mistake with the scheduling, I never felt rushed during my appointment. It is obvious that Sin is knowledgeable and takes great care with the whole process and that safety and cleanliness are important to him. The gal at the front register was friendly and helpful as well. I felt like the pricing for the multiple piercings and starter jewelry was fair. I appreciated receiving a follow-up text the next day and so far, everything seems to be healing well. If you want to get your ears pierced, don't go to the mall like I did before. Definitely check out Sacred Souls.

First time at Sacred Souls. Perfect experience!…read moreBooking an appointment online was a breeze. Sin was there to greet me as soon as I walked in. He was incredibly professional and walked me through the entire ear piercing process, helping me pick out the perfect earring, and answering all my questions. The actual piercing was super quick and painless, which really speaks to Sin's expertise. I'm definitely coming back for any future ear piercings.

Minority-owned & operated

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Kapwa Ink

5.0(145 reviews)

4.2 mi

Women-owned & operated

Got my first tattoo with Kristina about a month ago, and it was the best experience I could've…read morehad!!! The place was very clean and Kristina was very professional, very friendly and talked to me throughout the entire process making me feel calm and relaxed. It wasn't an awkward -quiet appointment and I appreciated that. Kristina, thank you for helping my vision come to life! You're awesome. I walked out of there feeling extremely happy. I'll definitely be coming back for future pieces.

I did not get a tattoo. I just walked in an spoke with an artist (didn'tget her name). This review…read moreis for customer service and ambiance. The suite is very nice. Spacious and clean There are plenty of windows so the natural light beamed in beautifully. It's not a darkened tattoo room. The artist was friendly and helpful. THEY DO NOT DO WALK IN'S. I didn't see the sign initially.

Purrfection ~

Daffodils with a butterfly

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The Dogfather Tattoo

4.7(441 reviews)

10.0 mi

I recently experienced some irritation with my two upper helix piercings after changing my jewelry,…read moreand I was incredibly fortunate that Josh was available following one of his appointments to assist me. From the moment he took the time to assess the situation, his professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care were evident. Josh thoughtfully guided me through several suitable post options and took the time to explain the healing process with remarkable patience and expertise. His attention to detail and dedication to his craft immediately put me at ease. What stood out most was not only his extensive understanding of piercing artistry, but also his willingness to go above and beyond to ensure I left feeling confident and well-informed. It is rare to encounter someone who combines technical skill with such kindness and sincerity. I am truly grateful for his assistance and look forward to seeing him again for future check-ins as my piercings continue to heal. Thank you, Josh, for your exceptional care, professionalism, and generosity. Your expertise and compassion made all the difference.

Angel slapped some absolute BS on my arm…read more All jokes aside, Angel did an amazing job on my first tattoo! Super friendly and super professional and insanely good at what they do. Definitely coming back for more!

Thank you to everyone of you that donated to the warm coat drive! Brought to you by your local Deviants MC.

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Saline wound wash available for your piercing aftercare.

Blazing Horse Tattoo

4.6(72 reviews)

1.8 mi

I called and they didn't answer I walked in and ask about the price for a tattoo again and they…read moretold me a different price two times same person

Everything from start to finish went smoothly including the healing process. I am beyond thankful…read morefor the service that was provided. I'm absolutely in love with my two pieces.

Never again

Rhinos work

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Pavel Brodskis work.

Evolution Tattoo

4.9(79 reviews)

11.0 mi

Erica Rose: Professional, Talented, AMAZING! I have had…read moreseveral art pieces conducted by Erica Rose. She is the best tattoo artist I have ever worked with. Her professionalism and personality are astounding. She is wise beyond her years and truly a perfectionist with her skills. I am grateful for every session I have booked with this young woman who is so talented, I am grateful to be her client. I will be back for more amazing art work! PS. She would NEVER yell at a client as stated above by "Carl" who must be an absolute creep, it would take something extreme for Erica to "yell" at a client. I have known this young artist for years, have moved shops with her and that? Is just a flat out lie.

Erica: Talented. Catty…read more I came for a Bible verse tattoo and a secondary tattoo I wasn't set on. After some back-and-forth, she refused to do my Bible verse tattoo and encourage me to do my secondary tattoo which I chose to be a sword. She refused to do my lettering because she said it was too small, but as you can see by the tattoo in my arm, she can easily draw small lettering. So that was odd. Then, when it came to the placement of the tattoo, because of the location on my shoulder, the tattoo was not straight. She actually yelled at me because I wasn't satisfied when the stencil went on my arm. The other guy stepped in and he was able to correct the issue by using a ruler and measuring the distance from my existing tattoo to get the evenly spaced apart tattoos. This was odd. Once the placement was good to go, the tattoo experience was good. Due to the customer service skills of the other guy in the shop, I asked Erika to give me his info so I can have him do my Bible verse tattoo. I sent him a message on Instagram, but he ignored me and hasn't responded. I would not recommend the shop. A tattoo is a permanent piece of art on your body, for the most part. If someone yells at you because you're not happy with the tattoo or the placement of it, it is simply bad customer service. I paid her above asking, a good tip and also paid her $100 because I missed a previous appointment. Time is valuable. I anticipate Erica will grow her patience and customer service skills. She will be the complete package when this happens. But if all you care about is an extremely talented artist and tattoo professional, then Erika is your person.

Fresh tattoo

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Mainland Ink Tattoo

4.8(136 reviews)

10.1 mi

•$

Liane is killing it with the microblading. This is technically my first tattoo - - I love love love…read moremy brows and am now contemplating another one of her services. From the very beginning, Liane explained everything. There were never any surprises and the whole time went by quickly. I just finished my touch up and again, couldn't be happier. I wake up super happy now that my brows look perfect ALL THE TIME!!! If you're contemplating- just go in for a consultation. She's fantastic and you won't be let down.

Noli is absolutely great! He was great at communicating and I was able to come in for multiple…read moreconsultations to make sure the design was perfect before scheduling my appointment. I did come in with my own design but resizing and placement was my main concern. I did one consultation just to talk about the original design and how to modify it to be the size I wanted it to be. The second consultation was for placement and refining the size. I really liked that I was able to get the stencil placed on me before "signing off" on the design. Because my schedule was very flexible and I live not too far from the shop, scheduling was straight forward. We worked out a day and time that worked best for both of us and I paid a deposit to hold the date. I ended up coming to my appointment 20 minutes early and Noli was already ready to go. This wasn't my first tattooing experience so I knew what to expect. The final product turned out better than I expected. Noli added more depth to my tattoo that made it look like an artist took a paintbrush to my hip.The level of detail in the amount of time (2.5hr) was amazing; I'm impressed. The only reason why I docked a star is that, during the consultation process, there were a few times where we would schedule a time and then I would get a last minute rescheduling request. Because I live close, it wasn't too much of nuisance but it was a little frustrating.

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Sol P.

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1

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14 years ago

I love this place and their tattoo and their piercings I got my belly button piercing Here and I love it I also got my first tattoo that's a flower and it came out perfect All my friends always give me compliments on it I always recommend this place to all my family and friends And my tattoo artist is Angel He is very Friendly And professional with his tattoos and piercings a very clean place And I'm totally going back for all my other tattoos And piercings You can always call to make an appointment but walk-ins are welcome to And their prices are always great. This shop is great and I recommended to everyone . read more

Juan V.

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1

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14 years ago

I really like this place, I have 3 of my tattoos done by angel, he is a very friendly, clean and professional guy. calaveras tattoo it's a very clean place with respectful people, really recommends this place... now im rewriting my own review, to support this place, i wrote about a year ago, today i have 7 tattoos, and i will come back for more. i just got pierced by scratch and was my first piercing, he done a such amazing job, i recommend everybody go there to get piercings and tattoos... read more

Empress I.

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3

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12 years ago

Erik did my tattoo today and I am over the moon. I wasn't having the best day so I followed my vibes to get an Africa map tattoo and I am so glad I did. Erik was chill, knowledgeable, funny, and gentle. He has become a part of my experience of getting an awesome tattoo, it's more than just the ink to me so I am pleased to carry Erik's good vibes as well. The spot is clean, comfortable, nice music, and amazing artists. I highly recommend going to Calaveras. Fair price, fun, and fabulous ink. read more

Kevin M.

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2

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14 years ago

This place is AMAZING! Everyone there is super friendly and there work is FANTASTIC! Honestly the best place in nor cal for tattoos, they are willing to work on pricing and always give you a more than fair price for the work and time they spend. I will get my tattoos here for the rest of my life and I refer this place to everybody. Overall 11 out of 10. Couldn't ask for more! read more

bob v.

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2

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15 years ago

The shop it ultra clean and very professional and the prices are very good. Our artist Juan Lira was amazing and does excellent work. I live in the Sacramento area but will drive back for my next tattoo and would recommend Juan to everyone who wants a great tattoo experience... read more

Angelica M.

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0

14 years ago

I have gotten mostly all my tattoos done here by Angel. They are all very nice and professional and most of all clean.their pricing is also very reasonable. have also gotten many piercings done here and never had a problem. I really recommend it. read more

POLLO J.

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15 years ago

this place its nice real nice people there.. clean shop and work i got a tatt done by juan lira 3 months ago and another one done by angel today and they look so bad ass... i recomend this place 5stars to them all javi, juan, erick, and angel read more

Olivia A.

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2

0

11 years ago

They take great care of clients here! I would definitely recommend this shop. Erik is a wonderful guy. The prices are reasonable and he gave me a discount for my friend's reference. He made my swan tattoo look very realistic read more

benjamin j.

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2

4

15 years ago

Best tattoo experience I've had. Professional, clean shop with good prices. Juan Lira did my work and I will definitely recommend him to everyone. read more

Chrissy R.

5

4

5

12 years ago

Got my cheeks pierced here and they did a great job and only $60 for both great deal really recommend this place:)

Lanii D.

132

12

4

7 years ago

Amazing service! They also have a special on Wednesdays where piercings are $20! Definitely will be coming back!

Mandy J.

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2

1

11 years ago

I love this place I have came here and I just completely love the service and prices are okay.

Veronica A.

99

5

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15 years ago

They're a great place very clean and very professional.

Lady S.

154

26

11

12 years ago

Great place thank you

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