I have been wanted to go to this place and today I finally did. The store is open weekends only…read morefrom one to 6 and the staff is super friendly. As you first drive in the parking is located at the back of the building. To get to the parking. You have to drive between two building. There is plenty of parking. Once you enter the building. The decorations are pretty neat. The tattoo parlor is to your left. It is an interesting place to visit because of the decor. I saw old fashion dolls around. It was diferent. The store is to the right side. No photography allowed inside (bummer) inside is a store. An odd type of store. Is like stuff that was left from a freak show back in the day. It is really earie. I felt like I was in American Horror Story Carnival. It was very cool. They have a sign at the entrance. The sign reads something like browsing is welcome and that donations are appreciated. Not exactly on those words lol. So if you are browsing like me. You might want to bring a few dollars.

unsatisfied and felt lied to…read more I booked this appointment 3 months in advance with a clearance on size, reference, and placement with Rafael and his assistant. Upon arrival Rafael drew something up to his liking of my reference but it was completely different than what I was expecting. In minor shock I was silent. I have two full stomach tattoos, 3 portraits, a half leg sleeve, and a back neck tattoo all done by differing artist and none have ever changed what i wanted so drastically. Rafael felt my vibe being off and then offered me to work with him on what we could do. Not dead set on the tattoo I originally showed him 3 months in advance I asked if he did portraits as I would like one more. He pointed to one that I already had and blatantly asked "why don't you just go back to that artist?". Once again I was taken aback by the comment. After discussing not doing another tattoo we set back on track for the original reference and idea I provided. He drew something much closer to what I wanted but I asked for more detail. He assured me there would be more detail in the actual tattoo than in the drawing. He also assured me that the sizing wasn't an issue and would connect to my other tattoos. After he was 'finished' neither promises were kept. The tattoo looks unfinished in detailing especially in comparison to what I asked for and in the look of my tattoo style. The tattoo also does not fade into my other tattoo shading. This is so disappointing as he had an apprentice with him who was listening to Rafael call himself extremely talented and gifted and naturally amazing at tattooing. This also left me so unsatisfied I decided to pay and leave as he did not want to (or could not) do what I asked for. I will now have to spend more money with a different artist to finish what he started.

Black water is one of Hollywood's hidden gems and a great low key spot to get a tattoo…read more I spoke to Matilde via text and she got me a ton of quick information. She let me know about the process, walk ins, bookings, etc. She was definitely friendly and professional. We walked in around 845pm and met with Erick. My wife had a few ideas and he was quick to react. He showed confidence that you want from a tattoo artist but he also offered his opinion to avoid compromising the piece which sometimes leads to a bad tattoo. He gave us the price, which was the shop min, and we were rolling. He took the time to sketch it out and explain how the tattoo would be placed and look. He also showed us, every step, how the process worked and how everything was clean and sterile. After a quick stencil placement, the tattoo was started and completed in about 5 minutes. (Quill) His calm demeanor and friendly disposition lead to a second tattoo which wasn't even planned. Another conversation and sketch and we were into number two. This one came with a little more detail but Erick did a great job. He talked with my wife the whole way and kept her focused on being calm and just enjoying the process. This one took a little longer due to the additional detail but it came out just as good. (Palm tree, sun and the word Breathe) Ericks talent is only rivaled by his easy going mentality. I would recommend him to anybody who wants not only a great tattoo, but a fantastic overall tattoo experience. We will back to black water to ask for Erick.

Un lugar con excelente servicio y una gran atención al cliente , trabajos 10 de 10, tuve una gran…read moreexperiencia quede 100% satisfecho con el trabajo del sensacional artista Erick , si quieres trabajos de calidad a black water tattoo debes de ir A place with excellent service and great customer service, 10 out of 10 jobs, I had a great experience I was 100% satisfied with the work of the sensational artist Erick, if you want quality work to black water tattoo you must go

We popped into the shop. Mario was working and he took his time drawing up a tattoo for us three…read morewomen! The shop is super clean, lots of personality. Mario made us laugh, the tattoos came out great These are matching vacay tattoos!

We had a great experience here! I was in from out of town with a group of 6 women and we wanted a…read moregroup tattoo. We reached out to marnie ahead of time and she was professional, quick to respond and so nice! She was patient and took time to make sure each piece was done well. Truly an excellent and easy experience!

After thinking about it and picking my next tattoo, I came across this place as I searched for…read more"tattoos near me". I wasn't sure if simply walking in without a prior appointment would be a good idea or not but it was perfectly fine. This place has about 10 (or more) different tattoo artists. I worked with Diego on mine. He was super cool and friendly. It's funny because as I was getting the tattoo done, I noticed several artists working at the same time, I realized it was rather quiet. You don't hear the drilling noise of the machines. And they are all wireless now too. I will definitely be coming back for a couple more tattoos with Diego.

My friend and I booked Nicole for fine line tattoos while we were on vacation in Hollywood Beach…read moreand we couldn't be happier! The people that work there are truly family. They are all so welcoming and fantastic artists! Would absolutely recommend them to anyone! We will definitely be back next trip for some more ink!!

I was so excited about going to this place and when I arrived, I was helped by a very nice woman…read morethat unfortunately, had terrible body odor. It was overwhelming. I tried to disregard and continued through the process of selecting an earring and place to pierce my ear, but when I went to the bathroom just before the piercing, I nearly threw up. The stench and condition of the bathroom was worse than any rest stop public restroom I've ever been in. By the time u laid down on the table for the piercing, once again her body odor was so overwhelming, I couldn't handle another second and had to make an excuse that I was having 2nd thoughts. I had such high hopes for this place and would love to try again if this is resolved.

Nervously walking in after making the decision of getting my nose pierced, Sweet Leaf staff made me…read morefeel safe immediately. I was greeted with a smile and the process was explained to me. I chose the jewelry I preferred and then I waited for a few minutes while the technician went to prepare everything to be sterilized for the procedure. It didn't take long before I was called in. She explained how the process would go and some of the things I would experience which was very helpful to me. The procedure itself had a quick painful moment. It didn't last long at all. Before I realized, we were done and my nose was sparkling with my new piece of jewelry! I wish I remember the name of the technician to give her a shout out, but if you're reading this, you were awesome :) Afterwards, I was explained the healing process and how I needed to take care of my new nose ring. Overall, it was a great experience. I think most importantly to me is that the staff made me feel safe, welcomed, and I felt informed of what was about to happen which me being nervous, made a huge difference! Ps. I think the nose ring looks epic ;) thank you!

I have been going to this shop for years Now! Got my first tattoo here and every tattoo that…read morefollowed, up to like 10 now. I would not dream of going anywhere else. The artists are super laid back and do everything they can to make your vision just as you imagine it. Joe is amazing!!!!!

I'm still waiting on the owner to respond back to me but from what it looks like he blocked me. I…read morereached out to him the day before my daughter wanted a piercing. the day of the OWED told me not to go to Hollywood but to go to his sunrise location. he was so unprofessional was extremely inappropriate. fucked her piercing up. was completelt crooked and have to take to to the ER because the piercing was to small and we couldn't get it out. he mentions after he had a couple drinks and that he had a rough day that if she didnt like the piercing he'd fix it once it's healed. All I know is if I don't get a return call I am filing a police report.

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!

I went in today and got three tattoos with Edson, and I couldn't be happier! The shop is…read moreamazing--the decor and the overall vibe are just incredible. Edson delivered exactly what I wanted, but honestly made it even better. He absolutely killed it. I've officially found my go-to spot for all my future tattoos. Thank you so much, Edson! I'll definitely be back for more.

Constantina is my artist and she does an absolutely fantastic job! She's great with water color and…read moreline work! She's very professional, listens to what you want and makes suggestions when necessary. She's done almost all of my tattoos and I will continue to book her for future projects. The tattoo shop itself is also very nice, clean, and the staff is more than happy to help you with whatever you need. I highly recommend them!

Had Alex give me a simple line art tattoo above my elbow. The staff is really nice and will…read moreaccommodate to different styles, plus they take walk-ins and it's a super cute store. My main gripe? My friends got tattooed by someone else who was fairly unprofessional. Don't remember his name now but he left one of my friend's tattoos unfinished and kept texting during the tattooing, and using the phone to free draw a tattoo, which made no sense considering you get it stenciled on your before hand. Overall, I had a great experience, and I love my ink. Can't rec my dude enough ^_^

Awesome tattoo shop in Hollywood with friendly staff. My sister and I walked in last minute and we…read moreboth got awesome tattoos. Both artists were very patient and open to last minute changes. The ambience was relaxing and the place was really clean. I would highly recommend this shop for anyone looking for a quality piece.

Awesome Tattoo shop in Hollywood. The moment you walk in you're treated like family. The artists…read moreare open to your ideas and actually listen. They're all professional and the shop is a very nice, modern vibe. First one in this shop, but will be back for more! Would love to have more guests artists come by!

Really nice area with talented tattoo artist very upbeat and…read morenew, this tattoo shop screams quality over quantity

From consultation to end of tattoo, Rocio and Andres were amazing. I came across Lumia Tattoo…read morethrough an Instagram ad and found Rocio's page. Instantly I knew she was the artist I wanted to take on such a sentimental piece. I cannot fully express how grateful I am to her for her dedication and work!!! Would recommend her to anyone who wants micro realism portraits in color. She took her time with the stencil to make sure it was just right! And Andres is fire at taking pics!