Truly... seriously, one of the world's finest tattoo artists! Oh my sweet Lord - Alex Intricate is simply the best of the best. Refined in her incredibly detailed design work, distinguished in her chair-side demeanor, and a down-to-earth gem from another galaxy, Alex brings something genuinely special to every experience. She gifts her clients the radiant warmth of her soul and culture, always placing safety and integrity first. Her zeal for positivity, coupled with her passion for creativity, stylization, and deep knowledge of tattoo theory, elevates her artistry to another level. Alex offers a carefully curated and finely crafted experience - one abundant with genuine passion and thoughtful consideration for art, life, love, and, most importantly, exceptional care in the magic of tattooing. Her dedication to quality is evident in every detail. A true Renaissance artist and savvy entrepreneur, Alex has her eyes on every facet of the tattoo hospitality industry. I cannot wait to watch her branded creative footprint grow and flourish for years to come. Thank you Alex Intricate, for blessing me with your artistic expertise. I humbly and joyfully look forward to our work together for many, many moons to come. Simply put: Alex Intricate is a world-class artist, an exceptional human being, and a rare soul whose passion, professionalism, and creativity leave an indelible mark - both on skin and on spirit. read more

Called ahead for a piercing appointment, and was told over the phone 2pm was their next opening. Showed up at 2pm, talked at the front counter and my wife wanted to do 4 piercings on her ear. They said oh that's alot for one time, let me get with someone to see what they recommend. After 10 minutes of being ignored, we left. My wife was super upset, and based on the reviews is why we went here. read more

This place is very low key and close to home. I would love to give it a 5 star purely because Raven is hands down the absolute best piercer there! I've gotten some piercings from her, my kids have and I've sent quite a bit of people to her. She's very knowledgeable, precise and on point with all her piercings. I haven't had one issue with any piercings from her nor has anyone I've sent to her. If you're looking to get pierced, please go see raven and only raven from here!!!! Why the 4 star, unfortunately I've got pierced by someone else here and what a nightmare! The piercing was insanely crooked like nothing I've ever seen before and I got a terrible infection! Which is why I stand by my review with seeing Raven! Raven is seriously the top notch service she provides! Absolutely love her!! read more

Evey was amazing and made our experience a great one. My best friend and I walked in to get tattoos and with a basic concept we were able to walk in and walk out with super cute tattoos to celebrate our friendship! Everyone working in the shop was so amazing and welcoming it was great to hear how sweet they were with kids coming in for ear piercing too. read more

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Went on for downsizing and let me tell you. This shop has some of the best piercing artists i have ever come across. Saw Angelica today and super knowledgeable about piercings and the healing process. They recently remodeled the inside, it's brighter and feels like some high-end shop with snobby staff. This was everything but snobby folks. read more

New to this place and it was amazing!! My piercer Raven was super sweet and understanding! I def recommend coming here! :3 read more

Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing - Helix - Tattoo Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Came in to get a tattoo quote. Everyone is super nice super helpful, I made an appointment with David but had to cancel it. I only have one tattoo I got when i was 21.. sometime ago lol so I Still have to think about it, I was feeling spontaneous and don't want to get something that permanent just yet lol so I decided to get two piercings * * instead. I believe her name is Athena. She was super friendly, knowledgeable and gentle, she explained the entire process and she was fast & efficient, everything was clean and the over all vibe was great. The AC was on and I was given water when I asked so that was a huge plus haha thanks again, would definitely recommend this shop read more

I've had nothing but positive experiences here. Located in a plaza that only reads "TATTOO" on the plaza business display name. Parking is plentiful. Okay let's just skip to the piercings & tattoo portion. PIERCINGS: I first walked in to have my tragus piercing (that I got while in Vegas) downsized. Zoe was my piercer and was pretty chill. Cost was the service fee ($10-15, I forgot) + price of the jewelry (~45). I next came in hoping for an industrial piercing. Raven explained to me that my ear anatomy is not compatible with the piercing. She was so polite & cute bc when I said my ear was weird, she responded with something like "your ear isn't weird, some people are just not compatible w the piercing!" The first time I visited, I took photographs of some of the jewelry & was OBSESSED w the silver designed cross. Not having the anatomy for an industrial worked in my favour because I was able to get a "flat piercing" with the cross installed :) Raven was very amicable & funny while we were talking during my piercing. She explained exactly what she was doing. I came back a THIRD time because my labret (done years ago in Chicago) kept slipping off & it was time for downsizing anyway. Raven charged the service fee as well as the price of jewelry. COST: They're posted online I believe, but off the top of my head the service fee is $10-15, & the jewelry I picked was $45-50 each. The flat piecing was $40 + $45 jewelry. They have a wonderful selection of jewelry! There are titanium options ($45-50!) And gold options which tbh I didn't even ask the price of, haha. TATTOOS: They have an extensive "flash" tattoo binder & I believe 1 chosen from the book is $99. There are surprisingly some gorgeous tattoos in this binder, which is rare to see in the pre-determined designs tattoo parlors offer. I would definitely come here for a tattoo. I overheard a male employee talking to a guy who wanted a chest tattoo, and while I didn't get the artist's name, his energy was infectious and kind. I will definitely be back, not only to downsize my current flat piercing, but also to have some other work done. Can't wait to see what designs they have for the next Friday the 13th!!! Thanks Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing :))) read more

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Syd was absolutely amazing with me! I came in with a piercing I got at a previous shop and had a bump that wouldn't seem to go away. Turns out the jewelry was wrong and the gauge was too small. My bump is so much better now! My friends and I all love this shop and will be back! read more

Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing - Previous shops work and jewelry - Tattoo Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

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Came here for the first time and everyone was super friendly! I got my ear pierced by David and had Hannah change out my nose ring. They were both super helpful and informative. Will def be back! read more

Got my daughter's second earlobe piercing and got my tattoo finished. Martez was awesome with the piercing and Evey did great on my tattoo. read more

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I have two piercings added to my ears. Angelica helped me pick out jewellery that I am absolutely love. The place was clean and the process painless. Would definitely recommend. read more

Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing - My new piercings. - Tattoo Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Absolutely amazing! Great work and great costumer service. The place is clean and well maintained. Highly recommend!

Mr Inkwells is such a clean, professional tattoo shop with a really great vibe, and every single person there is so welcoming every time I go in. Sarah did my first tattoo about a year ago, and I've been going back to her ever since. She is beyond talented. Her attention to detail, precision, and artistry is amazing! She takes her time, never rushes, and makes sure everything is exactly how you want it. You can tell she truly loves what she does! I am obsessed with every piece she's done for me and I always get compliments! If you're thinking about getting a tattoo, I totally recommend Mr Inkwells!!! read more

Such a positive experience today! I wish I had the names of the two ladies who helped me today - I just needed my ear piercings reopened and they had me seen so quickly and I was done in less than a minute. The bonus - they had games for kids, were nice to them and welcomed them to wait while I did it. I went to At Last Piercing in Garden Grove first because I was in the area but their policy is a child can't be in the room w me and needs an adult with them in the waiting room. read more

Amazing service I felt very welcomed, I got a side labret piercing and my piercer Raven made it her goal to make me feel so safe to the point that I didn't feel any pain whatsoever during the process of getting pierced amazing place I will most definitely be going back for more!!:)) read more

Third Time's the Charm! I had such a wonderful experience with Raven! She re-pierced my nose, and from start to finish she made me feel comfortable and confident. She took the time to walk me through everything from helping me choose the perfect jewelry to explaining the piercing process and aftercare in a way that was easy to understand. She was patient, kind, knowledgeable, and never made me feel rushed. You can tell she genuinely cares about her clients and wants them to have the best experience possible. If you're thinking about getting a piercing, I highly recommend booking with Raven. Thank you for making what could have been a nerve-wracking experience such a positive one! read more

Came here as it said walk in's welcome. Me and my boyfriend were interested in getting tattoos. Once we walked in, no one greeted us or any of the piercers or tattoo artists nearby notified us there will be someone to help us in a minute or to wait. We just stood there and waited for someone to help us. We waited about 10 minutes. I noticed tattoo consultations going on near us. They could have paused or called someone to help us. We just left and went elsewhere. read more

I had two tattoos done by Shahmar. He did a fantastic job and I'm super happy. The store is clean and comfortable. read more

Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing - Plumeria and coffee & books. - Tattoo Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

David was absolutely awesome! You could tell he genuinely cared about the work he was doing. He mocked up my idea so fast and gave me open feedback to enhance the piece. He had a very gentle hand and made sure I was doing okay pain wise throughout the piece. This was a memorial piece for my grandma so it meant a lot to me and David really brought it to life as if she was still here. Definitely going to come back for my future pieces! Couldn't recommend him more! read more

Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Had my tragus pierced by David today. He was nice and helpful and did a great job! They have a lot of earrings to choose from and I will definitely be going back for more piercings! read more

Service went quick and smoothly. I really appreciated everyone's time and patience. Anthea was great she explained the piercing process well. The vibe of the place was nice and welcoming! read more

Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing - The piercing process was great! They were all very kind and welcoming! Definitely recommend!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

This place is fantastic. The ambiance is very calm, very relaxing. People there is very patience and willing to work with you to accomplish the objective. I am fascinated with my tattoo!! read more

Second visit after receiving excellent service from Asia on my first visit. I returned after losing my septum ring and was quoted $20 with no separate service charge, which was also reflected on the consent form. The first piercer struggled to reinsert the jewelry and eventually handed me off to another piercer, who completed the procedure. However, at checkout I was charged $40. When I mentioned that I had been quoted $20, my concerns were dismissed and I was told, "We can't just charge you less." I paid the full amount, but the lack of ownership and dismissive attitude made the experience uncomfortable. Unfortunately, I will not be returning. read more

What a great experience. Everything went so well from the moment I walked in. I was greeted by multiple artists, Lex introduced herself to me, and explained everything from the beginning. I really appreciated her kindness and passion to give me a tattoo I would love. Thank you Lex for my custom tattoo, it means everything to me. I can't wait for the temporary tattoo to continue fading completely away. read more

Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing - 1st Tattoo. - Tattoo Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

I got my ears pierced (cartilage) today by Kyliex, she's an absolute sweetheart and did a wonderful job! Thank you, Kyliex!!

Took my daughter to get her ears pierced. The shop was clean and everyone was so kind and friendly.

I've been to this shop before and had a great experience, which is exactly why this visit was so disappointing. I made an appointment for a simple jewelry change for my Monroe piercing. The piercer began the process and inserted a taper, only to then realize she did not have the correct jewelry (proper post length and backing size) to complete the service. At that point, the procedure had already been started, which caused immediate irritation and swelling, and I ultimately had to leave without the issue being resolved. This is something that should have been confirmed before beginning any work. It turned what should have been a quick, routine appointment into an unnecessarily uncomfortable and frustrating experience. I've had good experiences here in the past, so I would strongly recommend requesting a more experienced piercer and confirming that the correct jewelry is available before your appointment begins. read more

I visited Mr. Inkwells with the intention of re-piercing my upper lobe which I believed had closed up. Asia took a look at my ears and let me know there was a chance the piercing would still be open and was just blocked by a thin layer of scar tissue which she could easily clear. After examining the hole she was able to clear the tissue without having to create a new piercing. The process was relatively painless, and instead of $50, she only charged me $10! I appreciated her honesty and expertise in saving me the pain and extra expense. I chose a beautiful, classic set of studs from their selection of earrings and was on my way. I would definitely recommend Mr. Inkwells and Asia in particular for all your piercing needs. read more

I had the best experience today! All of the staff were so nice!!! Josh was my tattoo artist and he did a phenomenal job! He is so talented. He made me comfortable throughout the entire process. He communicated everything to me, leaving me feeling completely at ease. His precision, skill and passion are all incredible read more

AMAZING experience!! I was looking to get my nose pierced for the first time and stumbled across Mr. Inkwells on Yelp. Made an appointment and as soon as I arrived I was greeted with smiles. My piercing artist was Schwayze! He is the sweetest guy and was thorough and patient in answering all of my questions. As he pierced my nose, I didn't feel a thing!! My experience couldn't have been better! I will be back for my first tattoo! read more

Asia did my belly button piercing!! im so happy how it came out, she was so detailed and thorough throughout the whole process!! it was my first piercing and i'm so glad it turned out so good. i would say the pain was 1/10, Asia has that light hands like no heavy pressure that's why it didn't hurt for me. I WOULD RECOMMEND! read more

Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

I came to this tattoo studio to get something very special to me--a tribute to my dog who had just passed away the day before. I had a general idea of what I wanted: an infinity symbol, paw prints, and her name. The tattoo artist created a design based on that, and while I appreciated the effort, I was a little unsure about the size and the font used, especially given how emotional I was at the time. Another tattoo artist in the shop gave the design their approval, which helped me feel more confident in the moment, so I went forward with it. But now that several months have passed, I find myself a little disappointed. I love the meaning behind the tattoo, but nearly everyone who sees it can't read my dog's name clearly. It seems to come down to one particular squiggly line in the design that I had second thoughts about from the beginning. If there were a way to remove or adjust just that one part, I think it would help a lot. Aside from the design, the scheduling experience also left something to be desired. I walked in that morning hoping to get a same-day appointment and was able to get one later that day, which I appreciated. I showed up on time, but I wasn't seen until about 45 minutes after my scheduled appointment, which was frustrating--especially since I scheduled the appointment specifically to avoid waiting. Lastly, I noticed that Yelp mentioned a complimentary beverage, but that turned out not to be true. It's a small thing, but still worth noting. That said, the tattoo artist was kind and professional throughout, and I do appreciate the time and care he put into the work. This tattoo will always mean a lot to me, but I wish I'd had a little more time and clarity before finalizing the design. If you're going in for something personal, especially while grieving, I'd recommend giving yourself time and making sure you're fully happy with every detail before the ink goes on. read more

Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing - The loop between the U and Z makes 'Tuza' hard to read. - Tattoo Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

David gave me my first tattoo. The vibe was mellow and he was a gentleman. Well done!

Took my daughter to get her nose pierced here, & I must say we will be returning! Asia provided a great vibe for my daughter who was super nervous. We did a walk in on a Friday around 6PM & we were able to be seen super quick! Asia did a great job on explaining step by step to my daughter on the process, & talking her through the entire thing! We will be coming back for more piercings! read more

Today I got my tragus pierced by Shwayze He did an amazing job. I have been getting my piercings by him for a couple years he is WONDERFUL! He did in-fact NOT blow up my ear and i still have my ear thankfully! Thank you Shwayze YOU ARE THE GOAT! read more

Mr. Inkwells Tattoo & Piercing - Tragus piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Los Alamitos, California

Went in for a nose piercing and helix check. Location: small-ish plaza with available parking This shop has its piercing station to the left upon entrance. I was able to do a walk-in, but appointments are better. Raven helped me! She was super cool, informative, and did a good job. She walked me through the options for nose rings and placement. She suggested a spot on my nose that would work for hoops later if I wanted too. I felt well taken care of. I had a helix piercing done elsewhere about 8-9 months ago that I asked her to check on. She suggested I needed to downsize my bar to reduce irritation, which made sense. She gave me hope that my helix will heal soon enough! Nose piercing: $45 Nose stud (titanium(??- for sure hypoallergenic) with small diamond): $45 Helix bar changeout: $8 New smaller Helix bar: $20 Note: the Yelp checkin does not get you a free beer or drink!! They are so kind tho and gave me a small cup of water which i desperately needed. read more

From start to finish, my experience getting tattooed by P was absolutely amazing. Not only did he tattoo me--he designed my piece from scratch, taking my ideas and bringing them to life in a way I couldn't have even imagined. His creativity blew me away, and you can tell he puts his heart into making each design unique and meaningful. The moment he started, P's incredible skill spoke for itself. The line work is sharp, clean, and perfectly consistent--truly flawless. Every stroke is precise, and the balance and flow of the design are spot-on. I've had tattoos before, but this one stands out as the most well-executed piece I've ever gotten. He's professional but also easygoing, which made the entire session comfortable and fun. He explained everything, made sure I felt at ease, and worked with such care. It's rare to find an artist who is equally incredible at both the artistry and the client experience, but P nails it. I walked away with more than just a tattoo--I walked away with a piece of art I'll treasure forever. The compliments I've already gotten speak for themselves, but trust me when I say, if you want someone who listens, creates, and delivers perfection, P is the one. I can't wait to add color to this piece- I'll definitely be back for my next piece as well. I can't recommend him enough! read more

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I came to Inkwells multiple times and the piercers were always super nice and welcoming. When i got my belly button done it went smoothly and there were no problems. i got my tongue pierced not even 18 hours ago and the bottom ball unscrewed causing the piercing to fall out. I called back and they said they would see me for free but for a new piercing ball and the installation (if the hole was still open) would be around $15. I don't see how it was my fault and i should have to pay for a mistake that wasn't my own. I paid $75 + a $5 tip for the piercing and when asking for a full or partial refund I was told I could not receive one even though the installation was wrongfully update: I got a call from who i believe is the owner. and was told to come into the shop to get helped. When I showed up he wasn't even there, he said that what i was told about the extra charge wasn't correct information. when i went in i was told that my tongue was irritated and it wouldn't be the smartest idea to re-pierce it. i was given the option to re-pierce that day or come back when its healed. but after this situation i honestly am hesitant to re-pierce here at this shop since it didn't even last 18 hours. I was offered to get a different piercing, applying the money i already paid as a credit towards the new piercing. but when she asked her boss, the man that called me, he said no. i feel like i wasted my money and my time going in there a second day in a row. the woman helping me when i went in was super sweet and understanding of my situation. she even went out of her way to call her boss to see what options i had. she told me he would reach out to me - but its the next day and i never got a call about the situation. read more

Quality of Service, skill craftsmanship and kindness of technician. Appointment process is online, but easy and appointment fee is required.