Liane is killing it with the microblading. This is technically my first tattoo - - I love love love my brows and am now contemplating another one of her services. From the very beginning, Liane explained everything. There were never any surprises and the whole time went by quickly. I just finished my touch up and again, couldn't be happier. I wake up super happy now that my brows look perfect ALL THE TIME!!! If you're contemplating- just go in for a consultation. She's fantastic and you won't be let down. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Perfect lines for perfect brows - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

Noli is absolutely great! He was great at communicating and I was able to come in for multiple consultations to make sure the design was perfect before scheduling my appointment. I did come in with my own design but resizing and placement was my main concern. I did one consultation just to talk about the original design and how to modify it to be the size I wanted it to be. The second consultation was for placement and refining the size. I really liked that I was able to get the stencil placed on me before "signing off" on the design. Because my schedule was very flexible and I live not too far from the shop, scheduling was straight forward. We worked out a day and time that worked best for both of us and I paid a deposit to hold the date. I ended up coming to my appointment 20 minutes early and Noli was already ready to go. This wasn't my first tattooing experience so I knew what to expect. The final product turned out better than I expected. Noli added more depth to my tattoo that made it look like an artist took a paintbrush to my hip.The level of detail in the amount of time (2.5hr) was amazing; I'm impressed. The only reason why I docked a star is that, during the consultation process, there were a few times where we would schedule a time and then I would get a last minute rescheduling request. Because I live close, it wasn't too much of nuisance but it was a little frustrating. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Baybayin (pre-colonial Filipino text) script, calligraphy style - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

I just want to say thank you to Ron. My dog just passed away recently and I wanted a memorial piece done on my inner forearm. Ron's skill and attention to detail really blew me away. He was also friendly and making sure I was fully comfortable in the whole process. He kept me engaged the whole time and my session went for almost 3 hours and I barely felt any pain. He also gave me detailed instructions on aftercare and how to make the tattoo long-lasting. Well, A picture is worth a thousand words. His work speaks for itself. The shop is extremely clean but this is not a place where you go for a quick cheap tattoo. Be prepared to pay up but you will be happy when you walk out the door. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

This place was very easy to book an appointment to. I walked in the day before and had a tattoo artist make time to meet me the next day. Unfortunately, circumstances outside of our control happened and after a few hours of waiting my artist couldn't do my tattoo. Fortunately, Ron was working and kept me company all throughout the wait. He was the one who greeted me and talked to me the entire time I was there. When Ron gave me the hard news, I asked if he would be able to do it instead. Ron welcomed my request, even though he was packed up and ready to go on home. He did a fabulous job and I love the flower. He gladly listened to what I asked for, even when I forgot to mention an important detail after he finished drawing. Plus, I didn't end up with Kermit the Frog AND I got some awesome laundry advice. If you can, ask for Ron! (: read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - A few days after the tattoo appointment - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

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This review is for Kenny Brown. I have yet to go to this tattoo location yet, but did get my 2 tattoos from him at his last tattoo shop back when he was in San Jose in the Summer of 2013. I was in a transitional point of my life and have been wanting a tattoo for quite some time. I found him on yelp, set up an interview with him, and set an appointment to get my tattoo. Sometimes you can't plan a tattoo.. you just have to go with it. Kenny Brown was the best person to do that with. From one artist to another, I respected his artistic talent and immediately trusted him at the time I first met him. With that said, I did not know what I was getting tatted on me until the time my tattoo was completed! From just my interview, he captured who I was in the person and what I wanted it to represent. He definitely exceeded my expectations with the symbolism intertwined with the sentimental meaning of the important people in my life to the person who I am. My tattoo was 3 1/2 hours long and was on my left shoulder on my back. My second tattoo was a month later where I wanted my next tattoo to represent my adulthood and independence. It was my shield as an independent woman! Again, I trusted the artist he is and was insurmountably ecstatic about the outcome. This piece was on my outer thigh resting a couple inches above my knee to right below my hip. This was definitely an experience with Kenny Brown who is an overall beautiful, down to earth person, genuine, and keeps it real. No matter what part of your body you get tatted, he is professional and makes you feel comfortable checkin in on how you're doing. It's been quite some time... but I will definitely be in for another tattoo when my new chapter soon begins! read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - First Tattoo: Manta Ray with 2 Sharks at the bottom and a turtle in the middle. - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

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I visited this place for my first ever tattoo. Though the first visit went well, the tattoo wore out soon ( which probably happens) . I was already told I can visit again to get a touch up if needed. But getting the appointment for second visit was painful. Didn't feel welcoming at all unlike the first time. Though I eventually got it done , wouldn't say It was a great experience overall. Since yelp is not letting me respond to your comment I am having to update my original review. I didn't change my selection. We didn't have any concern around the design of the tattoo , or atleast the artist didn't mention anything to me. Attaching the picture of the tattoo I went with. It being my first one I kept it as simple as possible. And also like I mentioned earlier, I didn't have any issues with the first visit but the later one! read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

I recently got a piece done by Regina and I must stay she's amazingly talented. I had one of the best experiences coming to this shop and getting tatted by her. It was few simple and she is very efficient. I emailed her about what I wanted and ask her about price. She drew up my tattoo and I was in there getting tatted less then a week. I told her I wanted a evil tree and a girl sitting on one of the branches. I had an idea of what I wanted the tattoo to look like but when she drew it out... she made it come to life. The shop was really chill and she made a 5 hour tattoo go by so fast. She's light handed so I didn't bruise up and my line as very clean. I'm not a new comer to tattoos, so I know what I want and quality. She's grade A! I'll definitely be coming to her for my next tattoo. You should check out her work on her instagram because that's where I found her... @inkbypush read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Before - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

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This has gotta be one of the best tattoo shops around. I got myself a bunch of tattoos this past weekend from Angel, a tattoo artist who works quickly and extremely well. I found his rates to be extremely reasonable, and could not be happier with the tattoos he has put on me. It's day 3 today, there is almost no scabbing or pain, and the clarity of the tattoos is fantastic. Call and make an appointment if you are thinking of getting one; Mainland Ink rocks! read more

This place was recommended to my by two friends, so I sent a request via their website and got a response fairly quickly. My first tattoo was done by Angel and I'm very satisfied with the way that it turned out. He was nice and casual when speaking to me and showed patience when I was obviously nervous about getting my first one. My second tattoo about a week later was done by Sergio and he was able to take me without needing an appointment. Although this was more of a spontaneous decision, Sergio perfectly envisioned what I wanted. He was great to talk to and threw in some laughs while he was working. read more

I live in the Central Valley area and was looking for a great tattoo shop for my first tattoo job. I did a lot of researching for good places. I usually am in the Bay Area on sundays so I decided to make an appointment here. I submitted a form on their website to give my idea as to what I wanted. The tattooist, Angel, gave me a call and asked when I could come in. He worked on my idea and gave the image its own style. I got the Hebrew translation for "Laughter". Angel was very comforting in the process and made my first tattoo Feel like a breeze! I paid $80 since that is the minimum and you can select how much you want to pay tip. They accept both card and cash. I will definitely be coming back to this spot, even though it's about 1 hour and 30 mins away from my house, if I ever wanted another tattoo. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

Go to Ron. He's kind, patient, and gentle when he uses the needle. I came to him almost 15 minutes before closing and he took me in and stayed with me until 11:30pm. I'm so thankful he stayed with me for so long! For $120, Ron took the characters I brought in for him and he made it his own with calligraphy like writing. I love my tattoo and it came out much better than when I first brought it in. I just found out many tattoo artists believe in people earning their stripes when getting tattoos. Hence, pain is beauty. But Ron focuses just as much on customer service and I am so happy he used the numbing spray at the end!! The spray only works when the skin is broken, so most tattoo artists I believe use it when the tattoo needs to get touched up at the end. Ron made sure I was ok by constantly asking me how I was and whether or not I needed to take a break. He also has a bag of chocolate candies that he hands out to clients because your blood sugar lowers when you get a tattoo! The chocolate definitely helped and I'm thankful for how caring Ron was when helping me go through the process. He's a very talented artist and I highly recommend him for getting tattoos, he's especially talented in portraits and Polynesian tattoos! Thank you Ron for being so amazing and so patient with me!! read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - RON U DA BOMB!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

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Kenny is super legit!!!! His style is truly unique. He listens to your story and freestyles a masterpiece that reflects your life struggles. I was referred to him to do my tribal sleeve and after talking to him and looked at his work, im glad I chose him. I started with a 2 hour session and it will probably take me 3 or 4 more 2 hour sessions to complete my sleeve but so far after my first session my tattoo looks tight as fuck! Kenny is super cool and very easy to talk to. His shop is very clean and very laid back and super chill... I love this place and I love Kenny Brown!!! Great job! read more

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Got a tattoo from Regina (Push) and it turned out amazing. The detailing skills she has are incredible ! We worked on the placement and different color options until it was perfect. Having an artist that is willing to put in the extra time to make sure the client feels comfortable and confident is so key in getting a tattoo. I discovered her through some artwork at my local vape shop and checked out her Instagram and was sold. I am a huge fan of detailed single needle work and Reginas is some of the best I've seen. Once I come up with an idea for my next piece I will be right back at mainland ink. Thanks push!! read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Ink by push (Regina) Light bulb series :) - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

I have had 11 tattoos done by April Ballar! Let's just say she is the best tattoo artist I have ever had! She is frikken amazing! She takes her time to make sure everything is how you want it. She is friendly and never makes you feel uncomfortable. I found her on Instagram through a mutual friend and I will never regret having her do my tattoos. If you want someone that is reliable, fun to be around and diverse in tattoos April is your girl! Her color is amazing. She does this water color style tattoo that looks like it was painted on you. I can't wait to get one like that from her. Book her now! She never disappoints. I also got my mom to get some tattoos from her and they came out beautiful. Mainland ink is an amazing shop!!! GO TO APRIL FOR ALL YOUR TATTOO NEEDS! read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - These are the tattoos that April Ballar has find for me. - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

After checking various Yelp reviews, I reached out to Mainland Ink via their website. A short while later I was contacted by Sergio. He messaged me his instagram with examples of his work. I really liked his art so I sent him an example of the design I wanted. We agreed on a price and appointment time. He had two designs and they were spot on to my idea, it was hard to pick between the two. I decided on one and he got to work. The whole process was not very painful and he was finished in about 45 minutes. I really enjoyed our conversation while he was working. His after care instructions were very clear and thorough. read more

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I had known that I'd wanted a new tattoo, but didn't want to design it myself, so I had honestly just been sitting on my vague idea, waiting to meet an artist that I vibed and felt comfortable with. I knew almost immediately that Push was my girl when I met her - she has the fun, yet wise demeanor of an authentic person with a truly good heart. I gave Push a very vague idea of what I wanted (an hourglass, which for me is a reminder to cherish the present moment, as we are all always living with the inevitability of our own passing) and asked her to design my tattoo. She came up with a few designs to choose from, and I fell in love with the traditional-style drawing that juxtaposed life and death within the hourglass. She really listened to what I wanted and I ended up with a beautiful piece of #ArtbyPush that captured my vision and more. I couldn't be happier and can't wait for my next tattoo with Push! read more

I finally decided to get my Phoenix watercolor tattoo, and thanks to Yelp, found April Ballar at Mainland Ink. Had a consultation and showed her the picture that had inspired me, and went back a few days later to do it. She had prepared the basic black lining, we discussed the colors and she set to work. An hour and a half later, she was done, and it turned out absolutely gorgeous, even better than the picture I had shown her. April also did a non-watercolor tattoo for my fiancé that day, entwined Leo symbols, and that also is great - not just the lining and color, but also beautifully positioned in a way that makes it flow from a larger lion head tattoo he already had. We'll both be back to April for sure, and can't say enough about her amazing watercolor skills! read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - My watercolor Phoenix tattoo, done by April Ballar - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

I had an appointment with Push at Mainland Ink. First, let me say that she was on time and prepared for the appointment. We had several communications beforehand to get the concept down. She also has a warm personality that draws you in and makes you comfortable. Secondly, She's a dope artist not just a trace and tat tattooist. Her tats are exquisitely detailed and her passion shines through with her attention to detail and the overall picture the tat represents to her client. I had a pretty detailed concept that Push brought to reality for me. I was super happy with my tat and with my experience with Push. I have been tatted by several tattooists and I would definitely recommend Push at Mainland Ink for a positive tattoo experience and a dope piece of body art. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - The classic "thinker" crafted into a loc wearing female reading a book and sitting on a stack of books. - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

Found this spot from a recommendation from my cousin and my friend. SO GLAD my previous appointment that I had didn't work out or else I would have never came to this spot. Thank you MAINLAND INK for being so welcoming and nice to me and my girls! It was a great Sunday Funday! Every single person that works here, Ozzie, Regina, and Kenny were amazing! and nice! and very helpful! The mood and aura in the shop is one of a kind! Special thanks to Kenny for working on my tattoo, especially since he was supposed to leave but we came at the right time and he was kind enough to work on my tattoo and stayed after. =) Mos Def coming back for another tattoo!!! read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

I had wanted to get a tattoo done for a while, and after researching on both yelp and instagram, I felt like I was getting some pretty positive vibes from Mainland Ink. Ron was my artist, and I can definitely say that I was not disappointed in any way! I called in on a weekday afternoon to see if I could do a walk-in and was happy that Ron picked up. I had seen some of his work on his instagram before. From the looks of it, he seemed like a very family-oriented guy and his work was really nice too, both of which were qualities that I saw as a plus. Therefore, I felt confident enough to have him work on me as a walk-in. When I got to the shop, Ron was super friendly from the beginning to end. I told him the idea that I had in mind, and he started drawing it out on my skin in Sharpie before I made a permanent ink decision. I really like how he made sure that it was to my liking in every which way possible. Whether it was the size, style, placement, etc. of the design, he would constantly (but not in an annoying way) ask to make sure it was what I liked/wanted before we started the inking process. I did ask him to change it up a few times, but never once did he seem bothered by even the tiniest nit-picky changes or doubts I had about it. Once I was completely happy with the design, Ron started prepping the work area. The shop was already extremely clean, but it was still nice to see him reclean the bed that he had me lie down on. Throughout the inking session, he made sure I was comfortable the whole time and that I wasn't getting lightheaded or anything. Everything went smoothly, and not once was I ever in any pain. At the end, Ron carefully explained to me the aftercare of my tattoo even though it was listed out on a piece of paper that he gave me as well. He even thanked me for being so patient with him, but I feel like he was more patient dealing with me :P I also know that if I ever have any questions regarding the aftercare/healing process, Ron will get back to me about it in a timely manner. All in all, my first tattoo experience was great thanks to Ron and Mainland Ink! I wouldn't hesitate to come back! Some final points worth sharing: - Ron gives all of his clients one free touch-up session - Ron mentioned that all of the artists here support each other and don't boast about only their own work (or put anyone else's down) - Check out Ron (@ironickart) and Mainland Ink (@mainlandinktattoo) on instagram to see more of their amazing work! read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Thank you Ron! - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

I cannot rave enough about Regina and every artist I came to interact with at Mainland. Shop is extremely clean! All artists are extremely diligent about sanitation and their tools. The vibes in the shop were nothing but positive. Before even making profit, Regina (@inkbypush on Instagram - this has more recent pics of her work) was so informative and patient. She is great with email inquiries. She created for me an amazing black work piece of sweet pea flowers. Her dot work, shading, and lines were nothing short of precise. The final product is perfection and I couldn't be happier with my friends experience and work of art. Regina has a gentle hand and a great personality!! She made me feel super comfortable and her work is absolutely unreal. I LOVE my tattoo and can't rave enough about it. Thank you Regina!! read more

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RE: LIANE Where do I even begin. Not only was she so beautiful with those Gorgeous Eyes; she was very down to earth and open minded. Liane was very patient and kind when it came when we spoke over the phone and via text message. She was very knowledgeable and provided me with information and facts about PMU Tattooing. We talked a lot about the great benefits of getting my eyebrows tattooed and also the aftercare was very helpful too. I wanted to make sure if I was a good candidate or not for this procedure since I have had my brows done before many times and many years ago. She was very honest about her line of work and I can tell that she had a lot of passion and patients towards her clients. I came in for a free consultation and she was able to give me a quick mapping of my eyebrows. I wanted to wait to get them done with someone else but I decided to get my brows done by Liane instead. She had such a great attitude and she also made sure that I was comfortable during the process. I love how natural my brows look and I can't wait to get my touch up done soon! read more

My cousin got his first tattoo just recently and I wanted one too, so he recommended me here. I scheduled an appointment online and they were the first to respond to me in less than two days. My friend and my cousin himself came along with me to my appointment. I was greeted by Ozzy, who was super cool and I got my tattoo done by B. The staff is funny, friendly, and accommodating. The shop was fairly small (which I personally like), very clean, and the wall art is dope (Peep the Lauryn Hill painting)! Being it was my first tattoo, my nerves were getting to me and I was indecisive with the placement and style of my tat. On top of that, I am really bad at small talk! But B was effortlessly patient and fun to chat with! My tattoo was simple and painless, but even if you have low pain tolerance or feel a little hesitant, she will go out of her way to make your experience comfortable! I was charged the minimum ($60), which is an AMAZING deal to add on to an incredibly sweet first experience. My friend even said she should have came here for her first tattoo. I recommended this place to a few other people and now I'm currently thinking about a next tattoo - which I'm sure will be done here! :-) read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - '3' (Chance The Rapper inspired) tattoo done by B! :-) - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

So now that I'm done with my 2nd session I can say I'm done, and had a great experience! Brandon was my tattoo artist and he did some great tribal work on my arm. I love my tattoo, all the artist are friendly and know what they are doing! The next time I need a tattoo I know where I'm going. Plus if your not sure if you will like there work, you can see most of it on instagram. It's actually how we found out about mainland, and how I chose Brandon to be my artist. Can't wait for my next session, now to find some more ideas! read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - My tribal art work by Brandon - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

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Here's what I like about Mainland Tattoo: 1) friendly and patient staffs 2) experienced artists 3) reasonably priced 4) clean facility 5) accepts walk in read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Regina tracing the outline of my shark tooth design. - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

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Push is one of the best artists in Bay Area, and mainland ink is a hidden gem of a shop in the east bay. I've gotten tattooed by Push twice, my friends have been tattooed by her, as well as my brother and now all his friends. We refer everyone to her. Very clean practice, beautiful original work, great communication, and most importantly, I've only ever seen badass beautiful tattoos leave her hands. Long story short, go to mainland, all the artists produce great work, and like I've never seen anything but beautiful work from push, the same goes for the rest of the shop, in all the times I've visited the shop I only see quality gorgeous tattoos. A+ grade in my book. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Lunar death sloth by Push - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

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Regina Push is an awesome tattoo artist! I definitely recommend her if you're looking for a watercolor, black ink, or geometric design. I just told her my ideas and the shades of color and she made it all work out the way I wanted. Even after I came for the second time she listened to my small edits and with no hesitation went ahead and applied them. Mainland Ink itself is a clean and friendly environment. If you're in the Bay Area, more specifically Fremont, you should definitely stop by and check them out! Ask for Regina :D read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Done by Regina Push. Watercolor Jellyfish. I really like it! - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

When I first took appointment I got tattoos done and was happy with Angel and tip him well. In few days I see empty spots inside my tattoo and my every single friend ,colleague started saying the blade used wasn't right and I have to get it redone as this one of the tattoos doesn't look right. Initially I was told I can walk in anytime within 6 months for touch up but I wanted to call and take an appointment as a courtesy. Something unplanned came up and I called this place to check if I can come in 30 min before or postpone the appointment. A guy picks up the phone and asks me why can't I make it on time? Excuse me, do I need announce all my personal reasons to everyone? He says touch up is free and if I postpone the appointment I need to pay. I have asked him how long does it usually take for touch ups. He keeps checking my every single question with Angel and laughing out. Is this the way you treat your customers? read more

Thanks to yelp and ig on a wednesday night I found April! Did a quick search for watercolor tattoos in the bay area and Mainland popped up. This lead me to creeping on Aprils instagram so I could see the rest of her work. I really liked it so I emailed her the next day and with her quick response I came in that afternoon for a consult. (For background info- I have an infinity tattoo that I got awhile back that I didn't even consider covering since it was just so big and I wanted more of a no outline watercolor type concept..) Met up with April who was already excited about my loose concept and she said she could definitely help me cover up the infinity if that's what I wanted.. Was a little skeptical at first but after April told me her two favorite things are cover ups and watercolor.. I decided I could trust this girl.. because why would you put your reputation on the line?? We set up an appointment and I was in by Saturday afternoon. After a 3 to 4ish hour session we were done and I was SO HAPPY with the results. I definitely plan on coming back to maybe add more to the piece but after the pain levels... I'm going to give myself a bitttt more time before I recommit. In anycase, this was definitely worth my money and my time. Everyone at the shop was really nice and it has a very comforting atmosphere vs other tattoo shop I've been to where I felt a bit more intimidated. If you're looking to get a tattoo I would rec a look into Mainland and more specifically April! Ps. April has a ton of reaaaalllly interesting stories that can easily take you through hours of your session. read more

First off the whole shop opened like 10 minutes late. It's been like 6 days and I'm pretty sure my tattoo isn't supposed to come off. And also it's crooked!!! read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Now I have to get it done again. I don't recommend this shop at all. Also it's not lined up correctly. - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

I got my first tattoo here last Sunday after searching around for tattoo shops in Fremont. I had mine done by Regina/Push. She was amazing from the initial email up to the preview of the sketch and the whole tattoo experience. I was a little nervous at first but the shop's atmosphere and everyone who worked there had such a hospitable and friendly demeanor I felt comfortable right away and my nerves were gone instantly. I can't wait to come back for my next tattoo! I highly recommend this shop, Regina is awesome and is very talented, she can really create a beautiful work of art through her sketches. Check out this shop and its artists if you're planning on getting inked. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Tribute tattoo by Push/Regina - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

Thank you Angel! You did an amazing job. I am very happy with my new tattoo. I gave Angel the info of the design of flowers I wanted and the type of vines, and he came up with the rest. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Angel did an awesome job! I'm loving my tattoo. - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

Meh. It's been over a month now since I got my tattoo. I've been contemplating on my tattoo now that it has been healed, and it's not how I thought it would've been. The grey ink for the flower and the sun's rays and the bold black stars just look so weird. I feel like the whole thing should've been black, grey and even some white instead of just straight up two colors. I envisioned when the sun's rays gradient out to go from light then be very dark on the ends of the Rays so the black stars would look to be part of the tattoo. I wanted it to be grey scaled since I'm more on the tan side, I thought color wouldn't show up as well, but I didn't think it would turn out like this. I would probably get this tattoo touched up somewhere else to be honest. I now live in Las Vegas, so we'll see how this goes. read more

I went to Mainland Ink for the first time last week, because I was informed that they offered Microblading. LIANE IS FKNG AMAZING. The entire shop is beautiful and super clean. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and Liane took her time to make sure every single thing she did served a purpose. I tweeted my eyebrows until they were as thin as a pencil stroke waaaaay back in 2000. They've grown back, but in very goofy, uneven ways. She took the time to map my face and used multiple different techniques to make sure that my brows were as even as humanly possible. She was super thorough and made sure to send me before the appointment Instructions, and she sent me home with aftercare that has made healing a breeze. I am SO stoked on my new brows now. They're so natural looking and I legit save like 20 mins now when I'm getting ready. It's restored a lot of confidence in me. GO GET YOUR BROWS DONE. IT WILL CHANGE YOUR FACE. read more

Your shop is great, Ozzie is awesome, that guy with the calf piece is braver than I am, and my daughter loved April's watercolor. My wife also loved the work I had done, thank you. Ozzie and I got down to business and together came up with a great idea that fit the space, budget and time I had available. You can't ask for much more than that. The shop was clean, relatively quiet, and really laid back. AND, of the three shops I talked to in the area, your guys/girls answered me and followed through, Many of the emails back and forth from one of the owners. Good job, all. Its a cozy shop, so if they are busy space might be at a premium. There were not a lot of interruptions during our time, and the few times the phone rang sounded 'right'; enough business that people call, but not so low on staff that it takes away from their customers. There are some of your basic tattoo magazines around, but also some hard bound books on 'traditional' style tattooing-in this case, today, Hawaiian and Austrail-Asian 'tap' technique. Interesting reading while O drew up what we talked about. Some local art paint/prints also on the walls for local pickup too. A wide variety of tattoo styles evident both on patrons and on staff, but nothing gang related, biker, or 'flash' that I saw. Very comfortable environment for a 38 year old married IT guy from the midwest-and ive seen some seedy/scary places in my other travels. I'm from Nebraska, and was in town on a business trip for a short period, and everything meshed. I got a great piece, and a great price, with some great conversation. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - A tattoo creation by Ozzie and I. Triskells for my kids, inside the Gallifreyan symbol for 'love' for my wife of 15+ yrs. - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

YO-YO is the man. I came in with a piece done previously out of a garage and he turned it into a masterpiece. He defiantly knew what to do and his artwork is amazing. I defiantly will be back for more work by him. read more

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I got my first tattoo here and it was v fun!! I contacted Carlos beforehand and he designed a tattoo exactly like what I had in mind. The place was also really clean and everyone there was really nice, and it wasn't even that painful which I'm sure is due to Carlos's good skills. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

My sister & I were feeling spontaneous since it was my birthday & wanted to get tattoos. By default, since we live in Fremont, we went to Inkies first. The stuck up person working at the front told us that they no longer take walk ins on weekends so we decided to check out the spot that took over the original Inkies location--Mainland Ink. We were welcomed right away by all the artists in the shop. THE PLACE WAS VERY CLEAN. The artwork displayed had really Bay Area vibes, which I appreciated. My sister asked if they would be able to do something small for us with a budget of $120 & Ron took us in without any hesitation like "Hell yea we can do $60 each let's do it!" That made me so happy & excited. There were two other people getting some pretty hardcore tattoos done like full sleeves & all so I was a bit embarrassed to admit we just wanted a small Winnie the Pooh & Piglet tattoos but Ron was just as stoked as I was saying he loved Winnie the Pooh too. (If he was pretending, he was really good at it & I appreciate the reassuring customer service.) What I liked about Ron in comparison to my experience with artists at Inkies is that he does want to build a relationship with his clients. The artists I had at Inkies never really talked to me at all. I truly felt that Ron wanted to know more about me, what brought me to Mainland Ink, why we're getting that tattoos & if we want/have any more. He even asked if we ate anything all day & when we said no, he gave us a bag of chocolate so that we could take our mind off the pain while we were getting our tats done. Ron even made sure he completely broke down & cleaned his station after I got mine done/before my sister sat in even though we were just getting small tattoos done & explained to us the importance of preventing cross contamination, which was professional of him. Ron specializes in tribal tattoos & was explaining to us all about it when we expressed interest in getting Filipino tribal tattoos done in the near future. He was able to ask about our family story a little bit & tell us what tribal symbols we would need on our tattoo, which was cool. He definitely knows what he's taking about especially since he's covered in Korean & Filipino & Polynesian tribal tattoos. Ron did an excellent job with my request on making our tattoos look like it was straight out of a pencil sketch book. I really wanted to avoid having a kiddy tattoo that looked like a press-n-peel sticker & he definitely was able to add that edge to our Winnie the Pooh & Piglet tattoo with that vintage, storybook feel that I wanted. My sister & I were very pleased with the size, texture, illustration & overall result of the tattoo especially for the deal he was able to give us. When we left, he even gave us a hug & a significant thing that made me feel very welcomed & gain my full trust in this place is that unlike at Inkies, Ron did not make us wait while he counted our cash in front of us to make sure we paid him in full amount. I always found that insulting at Inkies & I was glad to see that Ron & my sister & I had built a good relationship that day. Looking at the other artists who were there, they were all super chill & funny & also very talented. There was even another artist who was reading literally over 5times his client's script tattoo & made all of us read it to make sure he didn't mess up any grammar or spelling (#NoRagrets). My sister & I enjoyed our time with Mainland Ink & will definitely be coming back. Thanks Ron & Mainland Ink! See you again soon! read more

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This goes beyond the 5 stars allowed. Mainlank Ink is fairly new in the Bay Area but these tattoo artists are veterans. Came in last Wednesday evening to get a dedication tattoo for my mom and auntie. Its an image of a stained glass Virgin Mary with a simple stained glass background. My tattoo artist April, went beyond my expectations and added 3 stained glass roses and she found the original art and added borders to the image. So much detail, so much skill, so much heart went into this tattoo. My sincere thanks and appreciation goes out to April and the entire Mainland Ink crew. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California

Got my first tattoo here last night and I was absolutely terrified. But my girl April was super gentle and helped ease my worries and did an awesome job. I came with a design and she didn't just replicate it but made it look better than what I imagined. Plus the whole session only took like 30 minutes total. I am definitely going back for more ink and telling everyone I know to come here for their tattoos! The shop was super clean, staff was very friendly, and prices were totally reasonable. read more

Mainland Ink Tattoo - Infinity tattoo with Roman numerals of my wedding anniversary done by April. - Tattoo Near Me - Fremont, California