I had the pleasure of getting my first piercing done at MadDog at the age of 13 and now I'm 28…read morestill visiting! Great experience with Barney the piercer! I went in for a tongue piercing and Barney was extremely professional and definitely enlightening. I would recommend this spot to anyone!

Ehhhh, they aren't that friendly or welcoming tbh. I'm always super nice with a smile on my face…read moreand I just don't receive that back lol I went on march 13th to get my lip pierced , went fine . Called a few days later cause I thought it was too swollen and needed a longer bar, came in to get checked and she seemed irritated that I didn't when all I wanted to do was make sure since I paid for this piercing and it's also prone to rejecting anyways lol I called again to figure out the size of bar I had so I could order some for when I'm healed. Didn't know the answer , couldn't help me , I felt embarrassed so I haven't tried to ask them anything since again, they are not welcoming. (Also the old lady with short grey hair was drinking a beer while doing tattoos lol)

I just want to say Thank you again for my beautiful new tattoos done by Roach!! Professional artist…read morewho listened and taking the time to explain the process. Highly recommend this shop.

Went to an art showing at Top Hat Collective and had an incredible experience! Even if you don't…read morehave tattoos, it's cool to see the kind of art collective experience they are cultivating. They regularly post tattoo events and upcoming exhibits on their instagram. If you are a local artist, be sure to keep an eye out for showcases that you might be able to present your work in! They have different themes each time. My husband and I decided to purchase this awesome piece of art from a local artist himself, Adam Wentworth. We saw this piece from a previous art show "Words to Wonder" during the Star Wars "May the 4th Be With You" showing and totally loved it. The artist himself was there and we got to watch him live paint a Star Wars themed painting. The collection of art is from different artists and most are able to be purchased if interested. If you are into unique pieces of art, definitely check out one of the shows! As for the tattoos, I personally have not gotten one from them but from looking at the work as well as interacting with staff, the artists are skilled and professional. From what I understand, they no longer do piercings however you can get piercings a couple doors down. Definitely check this place out! :)

Decided to get a piercing last minute and they were able to accommodate me. Communicated and booked…read morevia text, which was very convenient. The person communicating with me was knowledgeable and patient enough to answer my questions/concerns. The place was a little chaotic with different tattoo artists in one place attending to their own customers/clients. There is, however, 2 people that would welcome and direct you where to go and that's very helpful. The person who did my piercing was very friendly and made sure to explain the process before, during and after (e.g. how to take care of my piercing so it heals properly). A couple of weeks later from the time I got my ear pierced, it got so swollen that my skin swallowed the stud and I had to pull it out last night. It might be a user error but that was so painful and I would not want to put myself through that pain again. LOL!

Had a night out with my husband this past weekend and we decided to get a small tattoo each on a…read morewhim. My tattoo artist was Richy (apologies but did not get the artist name for my husband's tattoo). We were greeted immediately and signed paperwork. I love love my finger tattoos and Richy did an amazing job! Richy was extremely hilarious and made the whole experience 10/10. I definitely will be coming back in the future for more tattoos! And sidenote, every inch of this shop has something interesting to look at. Love all the wall decor!

Thania is amazing she is EXTREMELY TALENTED!! Friendly and a pleasure to get work done by! Will…read morecontinue to keep coming back! The shop itself was clean & friendly as well .

I brought my 13 year old to get her septum done by Shawn. She felt comfortable throughout the…read moreprocess and still feels minimal pain after. I highly recommend him for any piercing needs.

Shawn did my piercing, was my first time being at the shop since I recently moved to Bakersfield,…read morebeautiful , clean shop and Shawn was very professional! I am very happy with my piercing and would recommend him to anyone who asks. Thanks again

I have always wanted a Koi fish tattoo for a long time. I have done tons of research and decided to…read morecome here and give it a shot. My artist was Aaron Michael Bowholtz and he did an amazing job. The shop has an awesome set up and it was very clean. I will definitely return for some more ink.

Got a few tattoos here ! My best was a cursive word that says FAITH... will be coming back for more…read more:)

Came October 7th for a birthday tattoo by Guilli. (Guillimunstertattoo on Instagram) he was very…read moreprofessional and kept the conversation going the whole time ranging from movies, to recent music trends, and needing out over Marvel lol. Very clean shop and the atmospheric was very relaxing. I came in with a basic idea of Tim Burton dogs and the iconic Tim Burton bat from Nightmare before Christmas and We sat while he sketched out this amazing portrait themed design that I am completely in love with. I'll be coming back for my next nerdy tattoo next year!! I highly suggest you give him a ring if you want an awesome tattoo!!

The owner Tony is an amazing artist with a lot of talent. Super easy to talk to and get to know…read more Takes amazing care of you while you are there and always makes sure you are good. I would definitely recommend coming here if you need some great detailed work done.

First tattoo/sleeve done here. Amazing work by Tonay. I highly recommend this place!read more

Meg does the best work. Shes very clear in what we are doing and does fantastic art like the Virgin…read moreMary crying on top of my head. Its a clean fun friendly environment

Ask for Cela! She gave me my first tattoo a couple months ago (his and hers tattoos with my…read morefiancé). She drew it up in just a couple minutes and it's super cute! She has a really light touch and the process was basically painless. I've seen a lot of her work and it's all so good. Can't wait to go back for another one!

I had thought this place was Stage Fright clothing with its spiderweb doors, but seeing it was a…read moretattoo shop, I obviously wanted to check it out. Great vibe, super nice guy (I didn't catch his name? I wanna say I heard him being called Smitty?) answered all the questions I had and even pointed me in the right direction for Stage Fright! Came back tonight to get a tattoo I've been wanting for some time (the Sawyer S) and that super nice guy from the other day saw to it that it was tattooed on me! I had originally wanted some black S with an oval around it, all black, just lines. Nothing more, nothing less. He went above and beyond. He gave me a nice size, shading to make it look 3D, it wasn't some line work like I had planned on, it's an actual piece! And the price! Made sure he got a nice tip for his time and talent and delivering a way better tattoo than what I had originally gone in for!

This shop has cool energy with talented artists. I searched for the perfect artist to execute my…read moreleg sleeves and could not be happier with the color and magick motif by Smitty! He's amazing and it's always a fun tattoo session. The shop is clean and vibrant with beautiful decor.

All the reviews are right! Tim is great, very knowledgeable and professional, he will advice you…read morethe right way and make you have a great experience wether it's your first time or not, definitely making him my go to for tattoos from now on!

Tim is amazing! I had some scheduling conflicts and he was great accommodating them. On arrival the…read moreshop is beautiful and well kept. Tim went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. He took his time to make sure I got exactly what I wanted, where I wanted it. He is appointment only so he can give each person his undivided attention. I highly recommend him. Whether it's your first tattoo or one of many, he is the artist I will go to if and when I want another one. Thanks Tim!