Lost Dreams Tattoo And Piercing

I walked in to 2 tattoo shops in stockton and 1 tried to come up so he basically lied about a name…read morecover up how he can not do it and then the other shop how she just didn't feel like doing it that day wanted me to come back and barely any one was there . Thank fully i walked into this place and Dan put away his lunch quoted me very fair did my drawing and tattoo in a very reasonable time . He was a pleasant man who knew his work his price was fair and i will go back to get the other side of my hand done ....Name got covered so nicely it amazes me .... I highly recommend this place in stockton fair , honest , Art work is incredible please go here !!!!

Went by to get new piercing jewelry, but they no longer have a piercer on staff. We were referred…read moreto another business nearby and were able to purchase our jewelry. Excellent customer service!

Tattoo done by Stevie

Cover-up done by Big Phil.

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4.4(489 reviews)

7.1 mi

kat was so nice! everyone in the front of house was so kind too. i love my dahlias :)read more

Great experience coming in for my 2nd ear lobe piercings. The shop is clean, pricing transparent,…read moreand Kat who completed my piercing was both professional and skilled. They are cash only so come prepared.

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It's Just A Poke

3.0(47 reviews)

3.9 mi

Really wanted to like this place and support a woman owned business however we had a very…read moreunpleasant experience. We saw on their IG story they were having a sale today $10 ear piercings and 50% off jewelry if you bring cash (see photo). My friend and I went to take our 8 year olds to get their ears pierced. When we walked in they asked what we came for, and when we told them, they very rudely said "well just so you know, the sale today doesn't apply to them because they're under 10 so they'll be $150 each" We said "oh it didn't say that on the IG post" She just said very rudely "well ya, we don't normally pierce kids" like we were supposed to know that???? THEN just walked away from us lol. How are we supposed to know they don't normally pierce kids when they have signs posted all over their shop and IG with info of what identification is required for minors? Why would they have signs like that posted if they don't "normally" pierce kids? To be really honest we probably would have still gone through with it and paid the $150 if it wasn't for her bad attitude. It would have been totally different if she said something like "oh sorry for the misunderstanding" or maybe "oh yeah we should have posted that the sale didn't apply to kids" etc. and then try to work with us but no she just walked away. At that point we didn't feel welcome or comfortable considering the interaction so we left. Super disappointing because the we loved the idea of the place and thought it would be a cool experience for our kids but oh well. Went to a different place had a great experience and paid $50 for both ears including jewelry.

I had the best experience at It's A Poke! Kay pierced my two dermals and did an amazing job. She…read morewas so patient, outgoing, and down to-earth, which made me feel comfortable the entire time. Her energy was great, and she took the time to answer all my questions and make sure I felt at ease throughout the process. Thank you Kay, for such a great experience!

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Three piercings done today

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Port City Ink

4.0(31 reviews)

0.1 mi

Had tooth gems but on that didn't even last a week. Had to go back multiple times for them not to…read morelast two months. Years ago I had them put on no issue and lasted years. Not sure where the quality went down. Service is friendly but not worth the price. You're better off buying a grill.

Beautiful shop. Friendly staff. Great environment. Marcello is a great artist and has done some…read moreamazing work for a few of our family. Highly recommended!

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Medusa piercing and nose piercing all by Lexi

Stockton Tattoo & Piercing

3.5(13 reviews)

3.9 mi

•$$$

So happy with my back tattoo! Phillip is absolutely the best! It was a cover up tattoo. He followed…read moremy preferences and adjusted design so it fully covers my old one. I'm so so so happy! Highly recommend

3/24/25 at about 5pm (so they can remember me) me and my family came in for a nose and ear…read morepiercings. We were told there was no person there to pierce and i should of left after that was said but a young guy walked up and said he could. Went through the paper work process and something told me to ask his age and experience. To my surprise he was 17 years old with 1 year experience. Now yes as a full adult with kids I had my own reservations about allowing this kid yo pierce me but i was like its a needle how bad could this be. Had it been a stomach or other parts that needed more care I would of said no. This is in my opinion. Once set we went to the back and he had his table set up. I looked over at his table and felt like he was missing something. I asked him about the "tongs" (i don't know the proper term they use) but he said he doesn't use it as it gets in the way. He prefers to just stick the needle in and pull it out. After finding the spot i wanted, he told me to tell him to start. Needle went through no problem however after about a minute of him playing with my nose he figured he wasn't going to be able yo detach the needle from the earring. MY LUCK! Side eye. He proceeds to pull and twist my nose to get this needle again and still no success. He then asks can he pull everything out and just place the earring in. Unfortunately i say yes. He pushes the earring and guess what HE CANT PUSH IT THROUGH! I am sitting here trying to save face due yo my son being scared of getting his ears pierced. This is going horribly wrong and I blame myself. They also price all over the place! I was told $30 from someone on instagram and he said $50 in person. We ask for a manager they said no one was present. I told him i would leave a review and he should definitely go back to school for this. If u need any piercing please continue to JUST A POKE around a couple of corners. The place is soley focused on it.

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Uptown Ink

3.9(18 reviews)

2.0 mi

Amazing !! I came in super nervous and @zombie_piercer_ made me feel comfortable and was very…read morehelpful answered all my questions. He was very patient and made sure I was 100% sure where I wanted my piercing (nose) I would 10/10 recommend. If he's busy just wait and he'll help you once he's available.

At Uptown Ink, Cesar anxiously asks me again if I didn't want to split up the session…read more "I'm afraid you're going to make this into a bad experience." I hold firm and arrive on time for my appointment. "You didn't bring anybody with you?" "No... Was I supposed to?" "Well, girls usually bring somebody with them." He recounts the customers who bring 10 people with them and how he makes them rotate through the room. One tatt is a quote on my side and another is of two doves. I told him I wanted "cute doves" and he drew them for me. My one of a kind doveys. My piercer has no piercings. I inquire about them suspiciously. "I took them out cause I was a bouncer for a while and I didn't want anybody to be grabbing anything." Legitimate reason enough. Each cartilage piercing hurt more than the proceeding one: by the third one, I no longer felt the tattoos; by the fifth one I was mentally blowing off plans to gym later; by the sixth ring, I had decided, overdose or not, I am going to go home and drug myself with painkillers. To sum up the experience, in 2 hours, I had gotten 6 piercings and 2 tattoos for $240. Cheers, my friends, I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. That brought my piercings up to 19. The artist and the piercer both told me I was going down in their books. I guess it was kind of nuts. I trust them with my tattoos and piercings and you can too.

Tattoo done by Caesar over at uptown ink in Stockton Ca

Ceasar did my very first tattoo for my 18th birthday, he does such good work and they have very friendly staff! 5 stars ;D

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Emerald Tattoo Manteca

4.4(261 reviews)

14.5 mi

I've gotten 3 tattoos here. 1 was a few years ago (can't remember which artist) and my 2 most…read morerecent have been in the last 2 months by Bobby. All experiences have been awesome. Bobby does an amazing job and really takes the time to make sure you are happy! Bobby and all staff are so friendly and welcoming! I usually am a bleeder and peel a lot after a tattoo. But both tattoos by Bobby healed BEAUTIFULLY and didn't peel at all which was amazing! I will definitely be back and definitely recommend Bobby. My ONLY complaint... is the shop is cash only... which isn't a huge deal... BUT their on site ATM only dispenses (I think) $300 at a time... and tattoos aren't often less than that price... so you have to do multiple transactions and pay multiple transaction fees to take cash out from their ATM. So, plan ahead and get cash out elsewhere if you can.

My daughter and I have been planning to get tattoos for quite some time. Every time we went to…read moreanother place, they would cancel or just won't be available. So last Saturday after a couple of appointments, I asked my daughter. Do you wanna go get tattoo. We ended up at Emerald in Manteca. We walked in we felt welcomed. Anona was the artist that they hooked us up with. I totally loved her ride from the moment we met her my daughter shoulder what she wanted I explained to her I wanted to show a little draft of the cross. She told us to give her about 25 to 30 minutes. She came back with the drawings. It was exactly how we envisioned them. They were beautiful. She started to work on us in the conversation with her was awesome. She understood what we were looking for. May feel really comfortable. As well as the rest of the team did as well there was another family and they're getting tattoos together also and I think we all bonded over our tattooing. The work here is phenomenal. The place is clean. There's a love great artist there. You definitely will find someone that meet your vibe and what you're looking for. I definitely will be back in the future for any work that I wanna have completed. She makes some sick work. It is awesome. I don't think I wanna get tattooed by anyone else.

Starting on my son's tattoo.

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Custom woman tattoo by Bobby bobby.emeraldtattoo.com

True Classic Tattoo

5.0(1 review)

3.7 mi

Got my forward double (ears too small for tripple) helix done here. Vic was awesome. Made it…read morequick and took care of me when i almost passed out/ almost got sick. Prices are amazing and shop is clean. I've also seen his tattoo work and am impressed. I'll definately come back!

From the owner: cover ups, black and grey or color work, piercingsread more

Water color wonder woman

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Sin Cal Industries

4.5(149 reviews)

28.3 mi

These guys are great! They are very professional with a huge assortment of Jewels and tattoo ideas…read more if you can't decide! Know what you want bring them your idea and they will bring it to life!

I do want to mention an issue with my aunt's Monroe piercing. The jewelry bar that was used was the…read morewrong size, and it ended up embedding into the inside of her lip, causing it to cut into the tissue and bleed. We expected the jewelry to have enough room to accommodate swelling after the piercing. Overall, the experience was positive, but I hope the shop is more careful when selecting jewelry sizes for oral piercings to help prevent this from happening to others.

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Sara T.

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17

33

3 years ago

I was initially planning to take my daughter to Claire's and spend nearly $100 to get her ears pierced for her birthday. Little did I know about the issues associated with their piercing guns versus the safer alternative of using needles. When I learned about the potential risks involved, I decided to explore other options. That's when I discovered Lost Dreams Tattoo and Piercing, where Mike and his team use proper piercing techniques and prioritize the well-being of their clients. Not only did I find peace of mind knowing that my daughter's ears would be pierced with the utmost care, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Lost Dreams offers this service at a more affordable price point. On top of that, they use high-quality jewelry to aid in the healing process and ensure a smoother experience. Thanks to Lost Dreams Tattoo and Piercing, my daughter's birthday celebration became an even more special and memorable occasion. I highly recommend their professional and safe approach to anyone seeking a piercing experience that goes above and beyond. read more

Jasleen C.

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12

17

1 year ago

Amazing Experience with David & Mike! We had an incredible experience at Lost Dreams! From the moment we walked in, the staff was friendly, professional, and made us feel completely at ease. The shop was super clean, well-organized, and had a great atmosphere. David did my tattoo, and I couldn't be happier with the result! He was extremely talented, patient, and paid close attention to every detail. He took my vision and turned it into a beautiful piece of art. Mike handled my boyfriend's piercing , and he was just as amazing! He explained everything clearly, made sure he was comfortable, and the process was quick and painless. His precision and care really showed! If you're looking for a high-quality tattoo or piercing, I highly recommend this place. David and Mike are both fantastic at what they do, and I'll definitely be coming back for more! read more

Alyssa B.

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1

0

2 years ago

I got a nose piercing from Ava a little over a year ago she was amazing and talked me through the whole process. The piercing came out amazing, no infections or crust or anything like that. My boyfriend and I also got tongue piercings from Michael yesterday and they turned out so good. As a very nervous person I let him know I tend to have little freak outs from being so nervous and he was very understanding he talked me through the whole thing. They are very cheap, I paid 170 for both piercings and placement came out great. I'm able to eat solid foods the next day, little bit of swelling which is normal but overall an amazing place and staff. Thank you guys for the amazing piercings!! read more

Felica R.

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4

3

1 year ago

I have had 24 peircings and 2 tattoos from artists in this shop. They always have professional APP piercers, who only sell high end jewelry, include free adjustments, and replaced jewels from their vendors. If you want something they dont have, ask the owner, he will make somethign custom for u. Big Mike (owner) and Ava have done all of my piercings so far. This shop is welcoming, clean, great service. Mike and his wife have made this shop into a home away from home. If you want to get a piercing and jewelry you wont have issues with, I recommend starting or ending that journey here! I have yet to have an issue with a piercing placement or quality. A+++ read more

Cheryl B.

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5

10

1 year ago

Maggie absolutely nailed my vision! From the very beginning, she listened carefully to what I wanted and brought it to life even better than I imagined. Her attention to detail, creativity, and professionalism truly set her apart. She made the whole process easy and enjoyable, and the end result is stunning. I couldn't be happier with her work-if you're looking for someone who delivers amazing quality and really cares about their clients, Maggie is the one! read more

Lili Z.

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3

0

5 months ago

I came here after getting my ear lobes pierced because they got badly infected. The piercer (so sweet by the way) told me that I needed to get them removed and she was so kind and reassuring the entire process. It was quite painful because my earring became embedded in my ear. She told me that whoever pierced my ears didn't use real gold and she gave me aftercare instructions for my ears to heal. She was so kind! read more

Rachel G.

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2

1

28 days ago

The entire experience i had was wonderful. Everything was kept clean and staff were very respectful. Dave worked on me and I appreciate his time to help me not just for his work but to also heal. I didn't have to feel insecure about my past considering where the tattoo was placed. The music, the vibe is beyond five stars. I will most definitely be returning back for more tattoos. read more

Roguealien C.

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3

0

1 year ago

I am a retired Veteran and I just got my first tattoo at Lost Dreams Tattoo shop. I was a walk in client. The receptionist was friendly and efficient. My tattoo artist was JB, who answered all my questions about my tattoo, the location and size, and post tattoo care. I will be a return client as they will help me design my arm sleeves going forward. I highly recommend this shop. read more

Kai D.

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1

0

2 years ago

Mike and Vanessa were super sweet and gave great advice!! They made my friends and I feel welcomed and made jokes with us the whole time!! Vanessa recommended titanium for a lot of our piercings so that it was better for our healing. FYI they mentioned that they will be only providing titanium jewelry starting the first of September. read more

Sheila C.

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6

1

3 months ago

Walked in to re-pierce my second lobe piercings and it was quick and easy. Alex was very professional and thorough in explaining all of his steps. It's super clean and organized and everyone was very friendly! Will be going to back to them for future piercings! read more

Monse B.

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1

0

6 months ago

amazing vibes every time i come through, angel has been nothing but amazing, and they even helped out with my car when it was having issues! if you want a place that'll make you feel comfortable and give you quality results, come here asap! read more

Joana O.

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1

0

5 months ago

I got my belly pierce here and i felt nothing at all! i didn't even know it was done already. I 100% recommend and wish i got all my piercings here. (the jewelry is a little pricey but the best quality) They were all very friendly as well! read more

Katt

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2

0

2 years ago

I went to get my belly pierced and Mike was super helpful and so was Ava Mike explained very throughly and honestly made my experience so much better I was very nervous at first but I will be going back for another piercing!! read more

Karen M.

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3

4

1 year ago

Ava did such an amazing job! I was super scared but she made the process super fast and painless! If you want a piercing i recommend her 10/10!! Thank youuuu!!! For sure will be back for some more :) read more

Maryann C.

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1

0

7 months ago

I came here to get a dermal piercing & I had a great experience at this shop! Very clean and professional. Great customer service, all the staff was kind and welcoming. I highly recommend coming here ! read more

Ana T.

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2

0

24 days ago

Got my nose pierced today! :) So happy I got it done with Mike. He and his wife made the whole environment so comfortable and let me ramble my anxiety away Couldn't have asked for a better experience! read more

Sara A.

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1

0

3 years ago

Everyone working there was so kind and helpful. Our piercer Ava was AMAZING. So genuinely kind and welcoming!! A great experience thanks to Ava, and the very cool and welcoming lady in the front :))) read more

Adrianna R.

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1

3 years ago

I loved it so kind and best place for piercings ! Took there time very generous if you have any questions or any concerns there very respectful about it would definitely recommend read more

Chelsea W.

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1

0

5 months ago

Just got my eyebrow pierced by Alex, the whole experience was very comfortable! I love how it turned out and I'll definitely return for future piercings read more

Tonya M.

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2

0

19 days ago

Ava is the best piercer ever!! #piercedbyava very professional she did the piercing super quick and very efficient! We will be returning.

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3/24/25 at about 5pm (so they can remember me) me and my family came in for a nose and ear…read morepiercings. We were told there was no person there to pierce and i should of left after that was said but a young guy walked up and said he could. Went through the paper work process and something told me to ask his age and experience. To my surprise he was 17 years old with 1 year experience. Now yes as a full adult with kids I had my own reservations about allowing this kid yo pierce me but i was like its a needle how bad could this be. Had it been a stomach or other parts that needed more care I would of said no. This is in my opinion. Once set we went to the back and he had his table set up. I looked over at his table and felt like he was missing something. I asked him about the "tongs" (i don't know the proper term they use) but he said he doesn't use it as it gets in the way. He prefers to just stick the needle in and pull it out. After finding the spot i wanted, he told me to tell him to start. Needle went through no problem however after about a minute of him playing with my nose he figured he wasn't going to be able yo detach the needle from the earring. MY LUCK! Side eye. He proceeds to pull and twist my nose to get this needle again and still no success. He then asks can he pull everything out and just place the earring in. Unfortunately i say yes. He pushes the earring and guess what HE CANT PUSH IT THROUGH! I am sitting here trying to save face due yo my son being scared of getting his ears pierced. This is going horribly wrong and I blame myself. They also price all over the place! I was told $30 from someone on instagram and he said $50 in person. We ask for a manager they said no one was present. I told him i would leave a review and he should definitely go back to school for this. If u need any piercing please continue to JUST A POKE around a couple of corners. The place is soley focused on it.

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kat was so nice! everyone in the front of house was so kind too. i love my dahlias :)read more

Great experience coming in for my 2nd ear lobe piercings. The shop is clean, pricing transparent,…read moreand Kat who completed my piercing was both professional and skilled. They are cash only so come prepared.

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Really wanted to like this place and support a woman owned business however we had a very…read moreunpleasant experience. We saw on their IG story they were having a sale today $10 ear piercings and 50% off jewelry if you bring cash (see photo). My friend and I went to take our 8 year olds to get their ears pierced. When we walked in they asked what we came for, and when we told them, they very rudely said "well just so you know, the sale today doesn't apply to them because they're under 10 so they'll be $150 each" We said "oh it didn't say that on the IG post" She just said very rudely "well ya, we don't normally pierce kids" like we were supposed to know that???? THEN just walked away from us lol. How are we supposed to know they don't normally pierce kids when they have signs posted all over their shop and IG with info of what identification is required for minors? Why would they have signs like that posted if they don't "normally" pierce kids? To be really honest we probably would have still gone through with it and paid the $150 if it wasn't for her bad attitude. It would have been totally different if she said something like "oh sorry for the misunderstanding" or maybe "oh yeah we should have posted that the sale didn't apply to kids" etc. and then try to work with us but no she just walked away. At that point we didn't feel welcome or comfortable considering the interaction so we left. Super disappointing because the we loved the idea of the place and thought it would be a cool experience for our kids but oh well. Went to a different place had a great experience and paid $50 for both ears including jewelry.

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