One of the best shops around! Hale and Kevin are my fav. Always willing to work with you, redo artwork and draw all night just to get it right for you. U can tell they love what the do and they're damn good at it! I don't look for cheep tattoos I look for fair and this is beyond fair. Go enjoy yourself. Check out the shop (there's a lot to see) and schedule an appointment! read more

Dark Helmet Tattoo - Neck done in about 3hrs - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

I've now been tattooed here half a dozen times now and will never go anywhere else :) Both Kevin and Hale go above and beyond. I even took my daughter there this past Friday, the 13th, and had her ears pierced. The piercer, Carolina, is great too! I get complimented constantly on my tattoos and I will forever send people their way!! I'd absolutely never send my husband, sister, best friend or daughter to people I didn't trust. read more

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This shop consists of the best artists in the business. Look at their portfolios and you'll understand why. I'm a repeat customer of Kevin and Hale. I'm at the point where I provide an idea and let them run with it because I know I won't be disappointed. Hale has done my last few tattoos. He's easy to work with, responsive, reliable, and incredibly talented! Over the years I've been tattooed by a dozen artists. Now, Dark Helmet is the only place I'll go. If you're looking for your first tattoo, a huge masterpiece, or something simple, go see these guys! read more

Hale is a quality tattoo artist. personable, accommodating, and professional. You don't need to look farther than Hale to get your new favorite tattoo artist. read more

I got my first tattoo here on Friday the 13th and all the artists here are very talented and had followed for a long time and they all do amazing work, won't regret it no matter which artist you choose, may even come back for another one. Highly recommend! read more

Dark Helmet Tattoo - Poison apple tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

I have been going to Dark Helmet Tattoo for the past 6 years. Kevin and Hale have excellent customer service! They are extremely knowledgeable at what they do. The vibe is great and they make you feel comfortable. Many of my family members also go there. I will continue to refer my family and friends. read more

Man this guy is busy! But I fully understand why - he's great at what he does. Thankful that I waited until he had an opening. Thanks again Kevin for the tattoos - no 'regerts' here! read more

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Let's just say I'm a very happy girl. Met with artist, Kevin about starting a half sleeve. I sent him some pictures of what I wanted and he did not disappoint. This is only the beginning and I have one more session left. Awesome shop and great atmosphere. Looking forward to getting many more tattoos from him. Thanks Kevin. Photo taken by Kevin read more

Dark Helmet Tattoo - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

I was really nervous for my appointment. I had been getting a lot of tattoos from many different artists in the area throughout the year prior, but this one felt different, much more stressful. I had selected Kevin for this particular design because I thought he would be able to create the galaxy type design I was asking for, and the way he could make things look like they glow, I even told him this when I was booking the appointment. I wasn't nervous about the tattoo, but I wasn't sure what to expect from Kevin. He had recently gone through a personal ordeal and was very publicly emotional on his social media, so I was worried about it being a somewhat uncomfortable and tension filled experience. I should have taken this as a sign to go somewhere else from the very beginning. I don't know why I didn't. But it didn't end up being uncomfortable. Kevin was actually very entertaining and funny. We spent the whole appointment discussing our families and all the pop culture we love. He also talked a lot about how he never closed the shop or stopped tattooing through quarantine, and bragged about all the things he bought, including an RV, with the PPP loans he claimed. Make of that what you will. The first red flag I actually should've noticed was the difficulty in getting a response from him. And the final red flag should have been when he didn't draw up an original design for me, but instead just traced the inspiration pic I had sent. I had him make some changes, but I was still very nervous at this point and it felt like I was putting him out, so they were very minimal changes. This is when I should've just left, but stupid me continued anyway. When he finished the tattoo he said the lights would lighten up and the darks would darken, and that he always offers free touchups. After a month healed I reached out to Kevin because the lights actually got darker, and what was supposed to be a more black and white type design (with colorful galaxy accents) ended up looking mostly just green and blue, and very dark. I asked if it was possible to lighten up the light side at all, he didn't respond. I tried again a week later and he responded that we could, and then I asked if I could make an appointment, but again he didn't respond. I made many attempts throughout many months, to allow Kevin an opportunity to make the tattoo something more like I had originally asked for. A year later I reached out again, and once again no response. After a couple weeks I followed up and asked specifically to just tell me "no" if it wasn't something he wanted to do, but he actually responded this time and told me to send an email. Which I did. And I still got NO response. I sent 3 total emails between Dec. 10 and Jan. 17, and he never responded. At this point I'm clearly not going back there, so now I'll have to find someone else who's willing to attempt to improve what Kevin did. I have a lot of tattoos, this is the only one that came out significantly different than what I had asked for. It is also the only one I had any issues with scarring and the healing process. I have used adhesive bandages like saniderm and derma shield on more than 30 separate occasions over the past few years and this was the only tattoo that still felt very tight and itchy for many weeks after removing the adhesive bandage. I also have noticably textured scaring on the lighter areas of the tattoo. I am disappointed in the tattoo and with the lack of communication from Kevin. I don't have a problem paying $200+/hour for good work, but this in no way feels worth the $500+ I paid. Especially considering I'll now have to pay more to try to fix it, and there's no way to make it like the original design over what Kevin already did without getting it lasered. I wish I had taken notice of all the red flags. It was always difficult to get a response from him even before the tattoo. I knew that he was a portrait artist, but I chose him because of the way he could make things look like they glow and I thought his ability to recreate images would help to get the same ethereal glowy look of the inspiration image. I wanted the tattoo smaller, but allowed him to go bigger to make room for the detailed galaxy type design inside the silhouettes. Now I just have this big, dark silhouette on my leg. People often ask what it is and when I tell them, literally every single person has said they couldn't tell it was supposed to be galaxy. I wish Kevin had just said that he didn't want to do it or that it wasn't his thing. I really wish I had chosen a different artist, or that I left when I realized that he didn't even draw up a new image and just traced the design I sent him (and poorly - they're missing the back legs and wings. But maybe leaving out those details was his shallow attempt to make it his own?). It's not a "bad" tattoo, but it is definitely not what I asked for. read more

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A shout out to Hale, I went in for my first tattoo that I had been desiring to have for a very long time. He created the stencil for it perfectly, and made the tattoo come to life. A very talented and professional artist, he had it under control. I'll be returning, thank you again Hale. -Daniel read more

A friend recommended Hale as an artist, as my normal shop seemed to not be up to the standards it had before. The four hours it took to do my tattoo, it felt like all of an hour. All of the guys were super friendly and we all chatted. The shop is amazing though! Very clean and the way it is decorated it was awesome to see. I definitely recommend this shop. read more

Dark Helmet Tattoo - Medusa tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

Dark Helmet Tattoo is by far the best place to be tattooed in the inland empire. The minute I stepped into the shop I knew I was where I needed to be. The place is immaculate and well taken care of; the cleanliness is immeasurable. There is a ton of neat collectibles to look at and lots of beautiful pieces of art. You can see the amount of effort and thought that went in to making it appealing to their particular clientele. I reached out to Kevin via Instagram as I had been following his work and absolutely fell in love with his talents. I knew right away that he was the right artist to bring my dream tattoo to fruition. He was very flexible with me and patient with scheduling the appointment. Leading up to the appointment I gave him ideas of what I was looking for and to my amazement, his creation was everything I was looking for. He gave me honest feedback of what would work and wouldn't regarding my skin tone and the placement of the tattoo and I took his advice on all of it and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. I was so impressed that I immediately scheduled my next piece with him, giving him complete creative liberty. Kevin uses only the best products available in the industry. He's kind and respectful and an absolute professional in what he does. I have a third Kevin Becvar piece scheduled for late December and I cannot wait to get it. Thank you so much, Kevin, for being who you are and for your incredible talents. read more

Dark Helmet Tattoo - My first piece by Kevin Becvar - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

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Hale is my guy! I have been getting tattooed from him since 2020 and have not been to another shop yet. He is very detailed and grants you what you want. communicates with you from the start and in between your sessions and all. He makes you feel comfortable and is a great listener! I've added the only photos I have (I should have more but I suck at taking photos). read more

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I honestly couldn't believe my luck when I stumbled upon this shop and its owner, Kevin Becvar, on Instagram and realized that he was located so close by (just on the outskirts of Old Town Temecula). For any fan of Star Wars, the interior of the shop is an absolute dream - I knew right away that I had come to the right place the moment I stepped inside. Kevin and the other artists are so cool and easy to talk to, they made me feel very comfortable and Kevin will work with you to make sure your tattoo is exactly what you're looking for (and perhaps even better!) Pros: -shop is spacious, clean, and very well-kept -the artists make you feel right at home so that the time will fly by! I've had to sit here for 6-7 hours before and barely noticed the pain because we were all just hanging out -prices are great, especially considering the level of talent and time Kevin takes in creating your tattoo Bottom line: come here for a consultation on your next tattoo. I've already gotten two pieces done by Kevin (a Star Wars tattoo and a Lord of the Rings tattoo, with more to come) and I couldn't be more proud of them; the coloring and attention to detail is absolutely lovely. If it's going to be on your body forever, do yourself a favor and go to Kevin or the other great artists at this shop! read more

Dark Helmet Tattoo - helm and eye of Sauron done by Kevin Becvar! - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

First off this shop is AMAZING! I could've hung around all day just looking at the stuff in the shop. Also very welcoming. My artist was Hale and he was super nice! My tattoo turned out great and we talked the whole time so it just flew by like nothing. I can't wait to go back again for another one. read more

Awesome tattoo shop in Temecula! The shop itself is like a museum for collectibles when you walk in. The owner Kevin, is a really awesome guy with a lot of talent in the work he does. He's super patient and really enjoys what he's doing and a true professional. If you're in Temecula I wouldn't go anywhere else but here if your looking for some great work done. read more

Super happy with this place! Found this place on Facebook and scheduled an appointment with Hale. He did an amazing job and I had an overall great experience there. He was very sociable and I felt immediately comfortable being there. I haven't been tattooed in 2 years after my tattoo lady passed away and was super nervous about trying a new place. I am very happy with my decision to go to Hale at Dark Helmet Tattoo. read more

Dark Helmet Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

I came here because of the reviews and I've left more than impressed. Hale does really good work and has great communication. He shows that he truly cares about his clients tattoos and communicates with you throughout the whole process. I will definitely be coming back to Hale and Dark Helmet Tattoo. read more

I must say I was super nervous to get a cover up tattoo!! I searched for about a year, when I found Kevin! After stalking him and his work for awhile I knew he was the perfect match for me! His work speaks for itself! He was absolutely amazing! His work is next level shit! Not only did I get 1 tattoo but I got 2 by Kevin! He did a cover up, which came out WAY BETTER than I could have ever imagined, he also did my Dads signature which means the world to me, since my dad is no longer here! I would highly recommend Kevin for any tattoos you are thinking about getting! A HUGE thank you to Kevin at Dark Helmet Tattoo! read more

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Hale is awesome! I decided to get a half sleeve done. Lines are perfect. I would recommend to friends about him and the shop.

Got my first tattoo ever here, and I'm a little older so of course having that said I had a lot of questions about the whole process and recovery. Kevin was cool the entire time of the process answering all my questions and insuring me that everything was gonna be an easy process before during and after. I honestly would recommend this place to anyone and everyone! read more

Dark Helmet Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

I love going here to get all my tattoos now! I've been coming here since January and I already gotten 4 tattoos from Hale. Thanks to Hale I always get so many compliments on my tattoos from him. I definitely recommend coming in here and checking it out read more

I got tattooed by Kevin Super clean shop All the taxidermy and pop culture stuff gives the shop a unique vibe. The tattoo Kevin did healed very vibrantly One of my favorite tattoos on me. 10/10 worth the drive from Bakersfield to get tattooed here. read more

Kevin has done 4 of my tattoos. Amazing job. Extremely professional and down to earth. Great prices especially for the quality of work that he does. Very clean shop with lots of cool figurines all around the walls. Give this shop a shot, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Hale (@TroubledInk) is my go-to guy! He does super solid work with clean details and great designs. He communicates with you before, during, and after your session to make sure that you are happy with your piece. He's not heavy-handed and makes sure you're comfortable while you get your design. If you're not sure what to get or just looking for some inspiration, make sure to check out his original sketches! You're the boss Hale! I'll be back for more! read more

Kevin did an absolutely amazing job from start to finish on my tattoo. I had a very clear idea of what I wanted and he discussed options, colors, style and most importantly WHY I wanted what I did. He worked to get a time that'd work best for both of us. Once work began, he was diligent, a great conversation and a thorough, clean hand in his work. I've already sent half a dozen more people his way and I couldn't recommend his work enough. If you're serious about a tattoo, stop by Dark Helmet. And for you San Diego types, it's worth the drive! read more

Kevin and his team at Dark Helmet are amazing. If you are looking for appropriately priced good quality tattoos go and see Kevin @ dark helmet. You won't be disappointed. read more

Super awesome shop! Fun atmosphere, very friendly and professional place. Going back in about a month to get my next tattoo done. read more

Dark Helmet Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Temecula, California

Outstanding. I will not go to any other shop once I found this group of guys. Hale is my artist and is amazing. So passionate about his work. He makes sure you feel comfortable. Kevin the shop owner is next level. Check out their work. read more

Love this place. I started seeing Mario a few months ago for a tattoo for my mom. We now have filled my right arm and I don't see us stopping. Mario is a fantastic artist and awesome guy. I appreciate the care that goes into what he does. The entire team is top notch. read more

My tattoo by Mario got infected two days after it was done, and I had to be hospitalized overnight. That's not the worst part. The worst part is that he drilled too deep and caused major halo blowout that looks like a large bruise and will not go away without laser treatments. He refused to answer my simple question about what can be done to correct the halo blowout. He instead acted like a child and said things like, "liar liar pants on fire", accused me of lying about the infection and blamed the antibiotics for the blowout, instead of owning up to his mistakes and trying to help. The blowout was noticeable in the photo right after the tattoo was completed. Needless to say, the lack of professionalism of this business has been revealed and I am now leaving a negative review, which could have been prevented if someone from the shop had answered my very simple question about what could have been done about the blowout. read more

Great shop! My artist is Johnny and he is one of the nicest people I have met. He also gives a few free touch ups after your tattoo and not to mention he does great work! read more

My artist James was great. He took the time to know what I wanted, made sure I was happy with the art work and helped me pic a place for my tattoo that would be best. After I saw his black and white work on Instagram I decided to go with him at Dark Helmet. He did a fantastic job and I could t be happier with my first tattoo. I'll be back in the future for more work now that I have the bug. read more

I found this shop through a friend and I'm so glad I did. Paul was so friendly and did an amazing job on my tattoo. The other artists there were also very welcoming. The shop owner Kevin is super funny and cool. I'll be back! ( that's for you guys and your stupid/awesome movie obsession )! read more

Super clean, geekariffic atmosphere, excellent artists. We had Paul. Very professional, uses high-end products and great energy.

Kevin did an amazing job on my coverup and my husbands arm piece. His cartoon themed tattoos are sooo incredible! Would never consider going anywhere else! read more

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Kevin Becvar is the man. He's done a full sleeve and a 1/4 sleeve on me so far. I'm blown away by the quality and details he gets everytime he tattoos me. Book an appointment with Kevin. I guarantee that you won't be disappointed!! read more

This place is one of the nicest and classiest tattoo shops I've been! Extremely cool with some awesome decor! The owner is an awesome guy and very easy to talk too. Marissa just started in this shop and her work is amazing she microbladed my brows for me and was considerate. We gave me exactly what I wanted. My brows are definitely on point now thanks to marissa! She's your go to girl for literally anything beauty! read more

Went to dark helmet back in 2018 and completely forgot to post my review, I just found it in my drafts. Dark helmet is amazing. The decor is fantastic, I totally got to geek out. There is so much to look at. Kevin is amazing, does amazing work, and is super friendly. I wanted something super simple, it literally took 10 minutes. read more

Got my first and second tattoo done here today and I'm super happy with both of them. It's a super nice place with very nice people and I would highly recommend it. read more