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    Ink Sessions Tattoo

    4.2 (83 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Kevin G.

    I always go for their events & it's always such a please to see the staff there doing what they love. Manny is the tattoo artist I always go with as he's a great guy, patient, knows what he's doing, & has really nice hand work. This past time I went for the New Year Flash Sale & it's $40+ depending on the design & it's only shoulder to wrist or thigh to ankle (for flash sale events). It's all laid out on the flash sheets they have the day of. Many designs to choose from & this time around they have mastered the art of organization. If you follow them on instagram they post a couple days in advance about their flash sale events which are usually for major holidays. From my knowledge their minimum is $80 & it's a great price & fair compared to other shops. The music is always great, the vibes are immaculate, & the artists & staff are a pleasure to be around. I'm going back again aside from the events they have to get a tattoo dedicated to a family member & Manny is helping me with the design & I can't wait to see the final result. I highly recommend this shop as it's a great place to get your first, or every, tattoo. They definitely know what they're doing & the line work is always amazing. Thank You

    Ink sessions always comes thru!
    Freezer L.

    Do yourself a favor. Come here! This is a real tattoo shop . The artists are very professional and well versed in different tattooing styles. I came in as a walk in back in 2017 and I've been a regular return customer ever since.

    Dragon fly add on to existing tat, Divine Women in Spanish, Angel #s and symbol/animal zodiac symbol.

    Ok this one is for the man Manny! He was professional, polite, honest opinion, lighter handed, awesome character and vibe for sure! Four of us Ladies came in for some ink to add. It was spontaneous, we came in after work/dinner ready with ideas that we air dropped to him after filling out paper work. There was one client before us four and he well served by attending to all of us equally. Everything was clean and the tunes fit the evening so we were jamming out on his only downloaded playlist because the WiFi was out, but he had an external extension. We did call ahead of time and was given the shop minimum which is affordable for the size we all choose, including placement. Cash, Car, Apple and Google pay accepted. Street parking next to and across the street. Def will be our regular but spontaneous spot to hit after a long day !!!! We were, what felt like being, in and out in two and half hours and that included waiting for the client who was there prior! He truly is a fantastic representation of Ink Sessions Tattoo! Thank you Manny you were AH-maze-ballz!

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    Orsolya D.

    I take tattoos very seriously. My tattoos are pure art and each tell a symbolic story. This sounds cheesy but it is my reality. Plus, I've been featured in magazines such as Inked... so my tattoos have to look good! For my 30th birthday, I planned to get a new tattoo to kick off my 'Dirty Thirty' festivities. I needed a new tattoo artist/shop which included research and the use of Yelp. That is the path which led me to Ink Sessions... I live about a mile from Ink Sessions and have driven past the shop what feels like thousands of times. I have always seen the sign on the facade that screamed: "Voted the best tattoo shop in LA!" or something along that nature. My boyfriend and I always laughed at the audacity to make such a claim. Well, I take it back. Having visited a few other shops to talk to artists and get quotes (my tattoo was already drawn out by my boyfriend so I didn't need an artist to do that legwork); Ink Sessions was my last visit. Saving the best for last. I walked into a clean shop and immediately spoke to Marco. Unknowingly, Marco was the artist who created the tattoos I have already pinpointed being in love with here on Yelp and in their Facebook photos. Marco had an instant amazing energy. He was zen and professional but also friendly and clearly knew his craft. He was honest about his skill level (my tattoos are all black and grey with shading which not every artist is that great at). I was in love in him. I KNEW this was the guy. Best of all? His price quote was terrific! I insisted on putting a deposit down to make an appointment 3 weeks ahead of time which Marco said isn't necessary but I NEEDED to make sure I would have a time slot on the Friday night before my birthday. I had to finalize though before I put down the deposit. I returned a few days later with my deposit (Note: Ink Sessions is CASH ONLY!) and Marco was all smiles and genuinely seemed happy to see me. I was definitely feeling good about my decision to patron Ink Sessions. So how did my tattoo go? I entered the shop a little before my appointed time as Marco had to take my drawing and scan it, reduce it, etc. I was getting a little apprehensive because he was taking quite a long time to set-up even though he didn't have to actually sketch a drawing. Plus, the major issue at Ink Sessions is that there is no front desk person. So when clients come in (they had a TON of walk-ins that night); these walk-in clients demand attention and Marco had to stop what he was doing to attend to them. It was a little annoying and disconcerting because I had an appointment and yet I was the one waiting versus these people who walked in! Not cool. Perhaps Ink Sessions should hire someone to man the counter (I'll do it!). My appointment was at 5pm but Marco didn't begin until after 6. Despite these initial worries, the tattoo went great. Marco' s amazing energy prevailed. We had an amazing conversation throughout the tattoo, there was very little pain (although I don't think tattoos hurt anyway), and I was genuinely laughing the whole time. It was like hanging out with a friend! Plus, Marco is amazing and asks you if there is anything you are unhappy with and need fixed and/or changed! I have never had an artist ask me that and I was very pleased. Long story short, my tattoo is beyond wonderful and exactly what I envisioned! To sum it up, Ink Sessions is near- perfect. The shop is super clean (one of the cleanest I have seen in LA) with even a scented oil plug-in near the front counter! Their professionalism is markedly great and Marco is a genius. Not only is he a gifted artist but a humble and all-around great guy. I definitely found my shop and tattoo artist for all of my upcoming tattoos! So, a little cocky or not, the sign claiming Ink Sessions to be the best shop in LA is not that far off...

    Pic of my dog for tattoo reference.... he nailed it

    I'm so happy with my tattoos! I've seen Manny 3 times and each time I'm impressed. The area is always clean ( covid compliant for those that are those haha) and they are very professional. I'll definitely keep going to Manny until he gets sick of me lol.

    My lil sisters name Olivia
    Vanessa G.

    I've been going to Chris Lowk at ink sessions for my portraits for years...but today as a walk in I had my sisters name done by her portrait. Manny did a great job and was really kind....of course I'll be back!! Thanks guys!

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    Mauricio N.

    Amazing amazing amazing !!! Chose a shop last minute and couldn't be more satisfied by the final product!! Manny took care of me and was really good with attention to detail. Thank you so much I will definitely go again and being people !!

    Uneven lining all around
    Janine M.

    Got tatted there by Sal in 2014. It was my first tattoo. He was nice and helpful in telling me how to take care of my tattoo, but after it had peeled off, I noticed how unsteady the line work was. I got a simple yin yang on my wrist. I put two stars because he was really nice. But after the tattoo peeled, I knew I was going to have to cover it up. Uneven lining and after it had peeled it looked like it had been faded for years. I tried to contact the shop for a touch up, but to no avail.

    Waste of time and a BIG mistake. Left bleeding and with no piercing . Worst experience / customer service
    Mateo L.

    Worst experience of my life !!! Came here for a septum piercing and left with a sore bloody nose , the guy who pierced me that never cared to even introduced himself could not follow through with the nose ring . I received nothing but pain and poor customer service it's all.

    Chris is pretty amazing! Loving my "face flair" lol ;)
    Carla C.

    Went in to get my nose pierced about 2 weeks ago and I was a nervous wreck. My tolerance for pain is pretty low and all I could think about was how much it was going to hurt lol. Went in and Chris was very understanding, patient and super nice from the second I walked in the door. He was knowledgable giving a clear idea of how the process was gonna go, how to keep it clean, healing process etc... and even gave me an idea of how it would look. Soooo, the piercing didn't hurt at all lol, and I'm not exaggerating when I say that. I didn't even know that the needle had been pushed through. 2 weeks later, I even forget it's there sometimes lol. It's super cute and I love it. Chris is nothing short of amazing :) I definitely recommend Ink Sessions! They're awesome!

    I waited over ten years to get this tattoo waiting to find the perfect artist.  Chis does amazing work
    Jen M.

    Let me start by saying this review is long past due! I have been going to Ink Sessions since 2015. But, am lazy with my reviews lol. These photos do not do the work justice unfortunately. I have gotten three tattoos from Chris who does some amazing free hand work! My cousin has gotten two tattoos one from Chris and one from Sal. Each year we seem to make a day of it and head out to LA (we are from the OC). always worth the drive. Everyone in the shop is friendly. Looking forward to the next visit

    Norse Compass by Chris.
    Amala S.

    This is a second five star review, because this place is just that awesome. My husband, sister, and myself popped in for tattoos recently. They take walk ins! :) Erick did my sister and my tattoos and Chris did my husband's. Both of their work is so clean and crisp. The guys make you feel so relaxed, their supplies and the environment is so so clean (which is SO important for a germaphobe like me) and the pricing can not be beat.

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    Awesome place! They were very friendly and reasonable price. For sure I'm going back!!!! They only take cash, but that's cool.

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    Ask the Community - Ink Sessions Tattoo

    How do i get a quote?

    Call them directly they are super helpful!

    Is there a selection of earrings if so what kind?(what kind like studs)

    The jewelry selection is very limited in comparison to other shops. Some nose rings. Belly button rings. Etc. Again, pretty limited, in my opinion

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    I got my nose pierced for the very first time and Chris the Piecer was so efficient and very professional.

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