This is absolutely the best tattoo parlor in town. Tim and Aaron are both amazing artists. I have…read morebeen goimg there for 20+ years.

Can't go wrong here. The creativity and artwork is obviously…read moreamazing but there is genuine heartfelt drive behind it and it shows. Pictures speak more than words.

Omg! My friend and I walked in to get tattoos. We walked in no appointment and were made to feel…read morevery welcomed! Josi did both of our tattoos. My friend and I were so pleased with our tattoos. Josi was fun to talk to and did an amazing job with our tattoos. She was professional and also very quick. The overall vibe of the shop was quiet, we came in on a Thursday soon after the shop had opened. I would definitely go back for another tattoo when I'm in that area.

Honestly, I'm really disappointed with the tattoo I got from Patrick. I asked for a simple "777"…read moreand somehow it still came out looking uneven, shaky, and poorly placed. The linework is messy, and it just doesn't look clean or intentional. It felt rushed and like very little care was put into the process. No attention to detail, no effort to make sure it was centered or precise. I expected way more from a professional shop, especially for something simple. Definitely wouldn't recommend getting tattooed by Patrick unless you're okay with mediocre work. Save yourself the regret.

I got my very first tattoo with Emmanuel! He is an amazing artists and super professional. Made me…read morefeel at ease and he has such a light hand, i barely felt anything. He is super friendly and it felt like I was getting tattooed by a friend. He also did an amazing job with my tattoo. The tattoo was in farsi and I couldn't be happier. If you're looking for a talented, kind, and professional tattoo artists, Emmanuel is your guy. I will be going back very soon for my second tattoo!!!!

Emmanuel has been my go-to artist since he was an apprentice. He's always kind, patient, and open…read moreto ideas while keeping true to his fine line tattoo stlye. I'm happy with all the work he's done on me and will be back for more! Carboncillo is a nice shop too, great ambiance and he and Paydrow are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend!

He did a six hour session and finished the job in one go. I loved his color work, and he provided a…read moregreat designed and accepted my input.

I called in and was told "SUCK A DICK BITCH!!" I just…read morewanted to get a tattoo for the first time. Guess it wasn't meant to be lmao. Take care y'all

Walked in and got work done by Jesse, he was very friendly and professional. Did great work,…read morerelatively pain free as far as tattoos go. Was communicative about the process.

Kelly is extremely talented and meticulous and has such a pleasant personality! I would highly…read morerecommend her, I'm going back to her for my next tattoo.

Shannon is awesome! I've know Shannon for years now, we've worked together, and he's who I've…read morecurrently been getting tattooed by for the last couple years now. Super nice guy, amazing-amazing artist. Any tattoo idea I've come up with, he takes that idea and makes it even more amazing than I could've imagined! I've even taken my parents to get their first tattoos done by him, and he was so patient with them. All around great experiences, definitely check him out!

I went in with my boyfriend on kind of a sporadic whim, neither of us were completely sure about…read morewhat we wanted to get pierced. we walked in and Kelsey immediately offered to help, she was completely transparent about price, pain, the healing process with the different piercings, and what she personally recommends. she made great conversation and made sure we were both completely comfortable. she also explained the process as she was doing it, we ended up with a septum and a nostril and we couldn't be happier. Kelsey was truly an amazing woman and i'm beyond happy. not to mention the informational card she provides after for treating your fresh piercings. THANK YOU KELSEY!!

I can't say enough good things about Bonnie at Black Pearl Tattoo…read more I came in needing a really difficult cover-up, and honestly, I wasn't sure what was even possible. Bonnie completely blew my mind with the result. She took something I wanted to hide and turned it into a true work of art. Her talent, attention to detail, and ability to reimagine the piece went way beyond my expectations. On top of that, she made the whole experience comfortable and collaborative from start to finish. I'm incredibly grateful I found her. If you're even thinking about getting a tattoo especially a cover-up go see Bonnie. I recommend her to everyone.

I was recommended by a friend to Paydrow. I needed a really good portrait artist and was willing to…read moretravel. That is how important this tattoo was to me! From the initial email he was so good in understanding what I wanted and how much this tattoo would mean to me. I explained to him that I wanted a half sleeve to begin with and eventually develop it into a full sleeve in memory of my wife who fought Cancer for 5 years. I gave him the things that were important and wanted to incorporate into my tattoo and he did an amazing job! My portrait tattoo is the one in the opening page. This was my first big tattoo and Paydrow did not disappoint. His shop is super clean and so peaceful. I love that it's by appointment only and it's only you and Paydrow. Paydrow goes over everything from the start and puts your mind at ease from the get go. He has a really light hand, which is important with portraits. He has done such an incredible job with my wife's tribute sleeve. I have been under the needle for approximately 15-16 hours and have a few more sessions to go. And eventually have my sleeve go from my shoulder to my wrist, which wraps around my whole arm. I cannot recommend Paydrow and his shop enough. He is a true artist! Not just a stencil copier. You give him your ideas and he comes up with the concept and art work. Paydrow is so good about placement and creating what you want. He drew my wife's portrait from scratch and was kind enough to give it to me after finishing my wife's portrait tattoo. It now hangs on my wall at my home. It was so nice that I had professional copies made and gave them as gifts for Christmas to my mother-in-law and sister-in-law's. Paydrow cares about his craft and clients. And it shows in everything he does! He is a perfectionist with his craft. His tattoo of my wife tells a story and has made complete strangers tear up and cry when I tell them about her and what the tattoo means. I show them my half sleeve and go over everything and its meaning. They all say the same thing, wow! It is incredible and looks just like the real photo. To me the biggest compliment to Paydrow is what his art and tattoo makes people feel and the emotions it brings out. I am always asked where I got my tattoo and who did it. And I am always proud to say Paydrow from Carboncillo in Santa Cruz! Again, I cannot say enough good things about Paydrow and his shop! If you're looking for an awesome and incredible tattoo go see Paydrow! You will not be disappointed! Trust me on that!

I'm giving this rating because of their customer service. I had made a last minute appointment for…read moremy cousin and I to get a tattoo however, our plans fell through last minute and I had to cancel (last min.) they were very polite about it and even offered to help in the future. Emmanuel was very professional in his correspondence. For that fact alone, I will most definitely use them the next time I am in the area and feeling the need for ink.