I couldn't be happier with my experience with C.J. Ugarte. This tattoo is incredibly meaningful to…read moreme, and I'm so grateful to have found an artist who not only understood my vision but elevated it with his own creative touch. He took something so personal and turned it into a piece of art that exceeded anything I could have imagined. The attention to detail, precision, and care C.J. put into every part of the process truly stood out. From start to finish, the experience was professional, comfortable, and genuinely enjoyable. I walked away with a unique piece that I'll be proud to wear and show off for the rest of my life. Thank you, C.J., for creating something so special. I can't recommend you enough, and I already can't wait to come back for my next piece!

This post is a long time coming. I've always wanted a full sleeve tattoo, but for the longest time…read moreI had no idea how to start. Like many people, I thought I could just walk into a shop and ask, "How much is a sleeve?"--and quickly realized that's not how it works. A sleeve takes time, planning, patience, and commitment. My first point of contact at Electric Street Tattoo in Ft. Lauderdale was Nick, and he was incredible in helping me plan, design, and kick off my sleeve with some major pieces. He was patient, collaborative, and made the process enjoyable. His linework is bold and crisp, and I genuinely appreciated the hours spent with him. From there, Nick introduced me to Lexi, CJ, and Lyandra, who each added meaningful pieces to my arm. Every one of them took the time to not only tattoo, but to connect through great conversations that made me feel like part of the family. To this day, I feel like I could stop by just to say hi--even without booking a session. That's how comfortable and welcomed they made me feel. While working on my sleeve, I came across an Instagram video by Carlos Gonzales at Heart in Hand Tattoo in Arlington, TX (also known for his work at Elm Street Tattoo). His video showcased his incredible ability to tie tattoos together with creative gap fillers, making the whole arm flow beautifully. The moment I saw it, I knew I had to make the trip to Texas to have him finish my sleeve. When I finally sat in Carlos's chair, it felt like we clicked instantly. He freehanded with a Sharpie, which made the planning and flow effortless, and he was both meticulous and insanely efficient. If you can handle the pain, he can accomplish a ton in a single session! He tied everything together with gap fillers and larger webs on my shoulder and elbow, and when we wrapped up, I realized he had put the perfect finishing touch on my sleeve. This journey has been deeply personal. My inner-arm soccer player was my first tattoo below the t-shirt line--visible to the world. For me, it symbolized finally being comfortable in my own skin at 40 years old, making decisions for myself instead of for others. Every artist along the way has contributed to that story, and their work is now permanently part of me. I recently saw a video of an older woman explaining why she got her first tattoo at 80 years old. She said, "When I was a kid, I got stickers for being good. I've been good my whole life--I want more stickers." That resonated with me. Tattoos are my stickers, my reminders that I've lived, grown, and celebrated who I am. So, if you're looking for artists who not only create incredible tattoos but also make you feel welcome, valued, and inspired, go see the amazing team at Electric Street Tattoo in Ft. Lauderdale--and if you get the chance, make your way to Carlos Gonzales at Heart in Hand Tattoo in Arlington, TX. These are the people you want on your sleeve journey.

Gable is freaking excellent. His line work is insane…read more Babylon is the absolute best, Always clean and professional. I wouldn't trust anywhere else.

I really didn't want to have to write this review, but I felt like I really needed to because I…read morefeel that I don't want other people to have the same experience that I did. I was referred to Babylon by a lot of my friends because they all said great things about the piercer. They said that she was nice and does a great job and to definitely go there because you will get a really good job done. I also read the reviews and I think that the person that they saw was Jess. So I went with my mom and I got the notarized consent form to get a nostril piercing. When I got there, I was told that Jess no longer works there and they said that the new piercer will take care of me so I didn't really think anything of it because I felt that if the reviews were good about the old piercer the new piercer should be just as good so I decided to get the piercing because I was already there with my mom. My nose piercing was not good at all. She was shaking the whole time and made me feel very uneasy. The whole nose piercing was very painful. After it was done, it was so uncomfortable that it made me scared and I had to go to another shop to have it looked at by another piercer. That piercer told me that it was the wrong jewelry and that it was too small and not the right thing to be pierced with to start. I had to get it changed and my mom had to pay for not only my nostril piercing at Babylon but also for the other person to put in a new jewelry to make the pain go away. She also didn't even tell me how I needed to take care of it. The piercer that fixed my nostril piercing told me that I was supposed to be given aftercare instructions and I was not told anything. This was supposed to be something that I was looking forward to and it only ended up being very painful and unpleasant for me. I don't understand why if somebody doesn't work at a place anymore that people are made to think that they do when the reviews are good. I was expecting a good experience like all my friends had. I am definitely not going back. I hope that anybody reading this doesn't go here either.

A couple tips: kids under 10 years old aren't allowed in per their insurance. I wish I'd known that…read morebefore having to bring my 2 kids. Luckily I knew what I wanted and wasn't there to browse the jewelry, and my daughter didn't have a meltdown about not being allowed in. She didn't want me to go inside without her (or stay outside with my sister) so the nice lady got me what I needed and I was able to pay from the doorway. She even gave my daughter a couple stickers to cheer her up. When I called ahead, I was told that they start putting away the jewelry by 7:30pm. The visit didn't go quite as expected but I didn't really fault them for it.

I drove to Sweet Leaf with a budget of $800 to get a piercing and or to buy a few gold pieces. Mind…read moreyou this was at the slowest time of the day during the week. I called just before arriving and the lady told me I couldn't enter without any appointment even if I was only buying earrings. Ok fine-I pull over to make appointment only to see they CHARGE you a fee to book JUST for shop for jewelry. The whole thing was a major turn off. I should have known better and I should have just stuck to what I know because MARIA TASH would never! Never again! I wish I could give this place -1.

If you want a really expensive tattoo that's not worth your money - this is your shop. There are…read moremany other great artists right down the road for half the price this shop charges. It's just in a convenient tourist area where they look to rip them off.

Terrible. None of the pictures they post are of artist that work there. No one will fix my tattoo…read morethat they messed up. They also make you sit there and write a review. That's how they got my first review. -response. This is the first time someone has contacted me about this period. Last time I visited home (south fla) I walked in and they told me no. With something I live with daily in public view, I think it's perfectly ok to still be upset about. I don't even like to talk negative about any business at all. Obviously this was and has been mishandled which has lead me to this point. Not much more to it.

Went here on a quick trip we were on , here is my review:…read more Staff friendly , funny and actually listen to what you are asking for. Decent prices great artists. I had a small cover up from a dragonfly to a bat it turned out better than I ever thought it could being so small my artist really did great with the details and you cannot see the old tat at all. I would recommend this place 100 percent its very clean and not over crowded like some shops. Also Bob Ross art videos a bonus. If I am ever in Ft Lauderdale again I will definitely pay them a visit. If you are in the market for a tattoo you should visit them too ...cheer's

Man, what a great experience…read more I had been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo for some time and kept putting it off and naturally the state of the world had me delay it even more. I begun researching it more recently and then received an email notice from Yelp regarding Ink Addiction and what they were doing to stay safe during these times. I called it a sign and put in a request for a consultation. Making the consultation was easy and within a day or two I was over there, talking to the tattoo artist, Mel who would help me design my overall tattoo. I gave her the concept and outline, she did the rest. The consult took about 15 minutes and an appointment was made. There is $100 deposit you must put down to hold the reservation that ultimately goes toward the price of your tattoo. She gives you the rate and then the appointment is scheduled. A few days later I was back. Due to social distancing and such, it was just her and I in the shop. I noticed immediately just how clean this place was. I wish some restaurants looked this good. The session took four hours (exactly what she promised me). And I couldn't be happier with the results. She took her time with everything, applying ointment so my skin wouldn't dry out. She took pristine care of my tattoo and of me. She offered me breaks if needed and was really easy to work with. Honestly, I couldn't be happier with it if I tried. I have zero complaints. I always say after this I'm done, but I'm sure I'm not and I'll absolutely be going back to Ink Addiction for my future tattoo.

Great service and very clean. My daughter got her nose pierced. They don't play about rules and…read moreregulations so make sure your paperwork is notarized! Great staff!!

I went here for a jewelry change back in April and the jewelry started oxidizing extremely quickly…read moreand it started getting worse. I went back and waited 10 minutes before being acknowledged and was quickly dismissed and told that I need to clean my jewelry and using saline (what I've used to clean my piercings for the past 7 years as most people do) is what's causing more grime to enter the jewelry . They told me to purchase an ultra sonic machine off Amazon and after I did so and used it a few times, over the course of two weeks, my jewelry only oxidized further. Had to buy new jewelry from another local place and they confirmed that this happens when the jewelry is low quality. I feel like I wasted my money replacing my jewelry twice within 2 months and I felt brushed off when I came looking for answers.

Manda was awesome. She is a phenomenal artist. This was my 2nd tattoo here. Definitely recommend.read more

I've been wanting to get additional ear piercings & came across this gem in the spur of the…read moremoment...& glad I did. I had my tragus & conch pierced by Aly who did a fantastic job. Very clean, pleasant, patient & knowledgeable. I highly recommend this studio for piercings. Update: I called today, after I posted this review & just 5 days after I had my piercings done...& Aly is no longer there. Such a shame! I was very comfortable w/her & thought she's awesome @ what she does.

My adult son and daughter got sibling tattoos here the day after Christmas (a Snoopy and…read moreWoodstock). And they loved the place. Well, they got their love for Snoopy from me, the collector. So, immediately, I wanted one, too. I have had four tattoos before, all cosmetic (2 eyebrows and 2 eyeliners). So this was a senior citizen whim fueled by my great love for Snoopy and wanting to have something done to match my kids. But I also wanted a purple rose, my favorite flower with my favorite color. So my daughter and I went to the shop. She had an old (not-so-good) cherry blossom tattoo redone, and I got my Snoopy with a purple rose. We absolutely love them! The artists are extremely friendly, oozing with talent, and work with you to get a rendition of exactly what you want before they ink the tattoo. (Shout-out to Jose and Cesar!) The place is very professional, clean (spotless), and bright. You even get to see the unopened ink (and it's expiration date) before it is used on you. They use a topical agent to lessen the pain. But it really was minimal and well worth it for the final product. Prices are reasonable. You can get an estimate before the work begins. P.S. I decided to add a smile to my Snoopy, and they did it the next day without any hassles and at no extra charge!

I was lucky enough to have Miguel give me a new tatoo today. I was a little wobbly on the design…read morebut as usual Miguel worked his magic. He took my ideas and created a beautiful tribute tatoo to my dogs who passed. I would never go to anyone else!

Great shop! Some really talented artists. Jade in particular has tattooed me many many times and…read moreI absolutely cannot recommend her enough! Super clean, very cozy atmosphere. One of the best shops in the area!

I've had quite a few tattoos all in different cities with different artist , and True Love exceeded…read moremy expectations. My husband and I always pass the shop by when we're headed to the restaurant next-door so finally we were able to dip our feet in the water through the Friday the 13th flash tattoo special. What I found amazing about the special was that it was extremely organized. Most shops that host Friday the 13th tattoos are always slammed, pricey, and even after waiting in line for hours and filling out forms, it's not even guaranteed that you will be able to get tattooed. Earlier this week the owner announced on the Instagram story feed that they would be hosting Friday the 13th tattoos. He listed out all instructions, and that individuals who were looking to get tattooed could come in Wednesday and Thursday preselect their artist designs and appointment times for Friday that way it insured everyone was able to get a chance to get a tattoo and it flowed smoothly for the artist. If you did sign up for an appointment ahead of time you only paid $30, if you decided to come in day of and there were appointments available it would be $50. They also offered $31 off of piercings so I went in early, decided to take them up on the special. I selected Amanda as my artist and a cute cat design. This gave me the opportunity to meet her since I follow her on Instagram and loved all of her designs, but I haven't been able to commit to a bicep piece until I could see firsthand how well she did with a smaller tattoo. I have PTSD from running into a few artist who screwed up a few of my tattoos, and resulted in cover ups or chewed up my skin so bad it left scarring. The shop was immaculate and sterile . It smelled cleaner than a doctors office. Amanda was kind quick, but did a thorough job with my tattoo I barely felt any pain throughout the process. The only time I felt something was when she decided to clean the tattoo with alcohol then there was a slight burn. I loved the end result and I hope to set up a conversation with her soon to discuss and bigger piece. The whole staff was amazing including the receptionist who actually remembered me when I came back. The owner took be by surprise at how approachable and kind he was. I've met a few others who were stuck up, off putting, or wouldn't give you the time of day. He was the complete opposite and even spoke to husband for awhile about designs for Japanese tattoos. If you're looking for a shop of talented and kind artist i highly recommend checking out one of their two locations. You can review artist profiles on their website or call if you have any questions.

Scheduled a tattoo a week ago and when I arrived today the book girl had messed up my appointment…read moreand booked someone else in my spot. Wants me to wait another week. Now I have to find a whole new place.

This is the second Tattoo I get at Bad Habits With the…read moreMaestro Diego Dellarte His work is second to none If you want a professional to work on you Go to Bad Habits ask for Diego Or any Artist there they really know what there doing I'm very lucky I found Diego