I cannot recommend this tattoo shop enough! Everything about my experience- from talking to the shop manager, Joshua, to pricing, and working with the artist - far surpassed my expectations. I got a memorial piece done by Lao Wang - a rose that looks like it was painted with water color. The photo doesn't do it justice, it's the most detailed, intricate and beautiful tattoo I have - I am absolutely in awe of Lao and how talented he is. The customer service was dope, too, literally everyone stopped by the chair when I was getting tattooed to ensure I was doing okay and to ask if I needed anything. I'm just so impressed with Shanghai Tattoo and will absolutely be a repeat client. My only regret is not booking with Lao sooner! If you want good vibes, unparalleled quality and beautiful tattoos....check them out, immediately! read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Memorial piece on my mid back; 5.5" by 3." - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

I highly recommend Shanghai Tattoo. If you want thoughtful artists, beautiful work, and people who genuinely care about the experience, this is the place. I've had work done by both Ting and Lao Wang. I've gotten two tattoos at Shanghai Tattoo in Folsom over the years, and both experiences have been excellent. They are incredibly easy to work with and genuinely kind people from start to finish. When looking for a tattoo shop, quality and care matter. And they deliver both. read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Hummingbird for my grandmother. Artist: Lao Wang. - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

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Everyone there was so helpful and friendly!! Special shout out to Joshua for being so responsive and attentive! Highly recommend!

I got my first tattoo at 60 today and I LOVE it. Joshua was super in coordinating with me on what I wanted and recommended the best artist for the job. When I arrived Ms Ting consulted with me and handed me off to Lao Wang. Lao was meticulous in the preparation ensuring it was placed in the best spot and then quickly delivered the most delicate and beautiful tattoo. The studio was very clean and the staff were very patient and professional. I HIGHLY recommend this tattoo studio, especially if it's your first tattoo. I am so grateful that Lao was able to deliver the exact tattoo and did it even better than I imagined. read more

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I've been going to Shanghai tattoo for a handful of years now and have had 3 different artists, last one being Theresa. The shop is always clean and full of fun energy. The artists are very well trained, thanks to excellent ownership. Theresa was very detailed with my tattoos of my daughter's drawings. She was pleasant to talk to and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this shop and their artists! read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Theresa got every detail perfectly of copying my daughter's drawings! - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

Phoenix rising from Lotus Flower. I am over the moon with how this turned out. Such detail and attention to what I was invisioning. Very personable and immaculately kept business. I would have to say, if your looking for great artists practicing their artistic skills, this shop is for you and will not dissapoint. This is my first tattoo at 59 and a very enjoyable. experience. Going back tomorrow for my other tattoo. The atmosphere was perfect. Update : This is the finished tattoo from today, Scorpio Sun sign entwined with Aries Moon sign. Turned out amazing and will be going back for some more EPIC art. The artist I worked with is Alexander his artistic ability to meet me where my vision was, was spot on. This tattoo shop is a community of super talented humans. Loving what they do and making visions come true. read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Phoenix rising from Lotus Flower. - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

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There is such an incredible diversity among the artists here, it is crazy. This is without a doubt the best place to go to get a tattoo in the Sacramento area. They have some Chinese artists that do things no one else does, plus the other artists who are not Chinese seem to have been selected by Ms Ting (who is an insanely talented artist!) to provide ANY type of art you want done as a tattoo. I can't recommend this place highly enough! read more

Ting and her husband Josh took real good care of me. The team here at Shanghai Tattoo was patient and flexible insuring I got exactly what I asked for. I initially went in for a consultation and described what I was looking for bringing references to Ms. Ting. She wasted no time picking the perfect artist for the job @tattoobytala (ig) who studied the references briefly and custom designed my piece using his own style and expertise. Prior to the first session I had the opportunity to review the design and modify as needed. Tala is a master tattoo artist and his work is beautiful. He has a very soft touch, very precise. These guys are fun to hang out with and I enjoyed the whole experience. Spent about 20 hours on my back in 4 sessions with a 2 week break for healing after first session which was the lining. The time flew by. Will be returning for more tattoos. read more

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I love this shop! I've been tattooed all over the world and this is hands down my favorite place. The shop is extremely clean, has a great vibe, and everyone is very friendly. It feels like you're hanging out with good friends while you just happen to be getting tattooed. Josh helped me pick an artist that was good at traditional and I've had three pieces done by Nic over the past month or so. Lines are crisp, shading is on point, and he's got a light touch. I observed how they handle first timers too and was impressed; I'd highly recommend Shanghai whether it's your first tattoo or if you've lost count. read more

Came in for a Friday the 13th tattoo. We had awesome Nadine be our artist. My girlfriend and I found their Instagram page and saw they were doing flash tattoos. They had some cool designs but what caught my eye was the ditto faced Pokémon tattoos. My girlfriend asked Nadine if she can do a Gengar which is my favorite Pokémon and she did. When we got there the place had a nice zen vibe. Made us feel welcomed. We were greeted by Nadine and she was amazing and super friendly. Our tattoos came out amazing . I got the gengar and she got the bulbasaur read more

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I called in the day before their Friday the 13th flash sale, I saw that they were doing ditto Pokémons. I had asked if they could do a gengar because my bf absolutely loves him and they were able to accommodate. We were taken in early by sardine.inks she was absolutely wonderful and super friendly. She made the experience awesome, on top of that it was my bfs first real tattoo at a shop so that was amazing. The shop interior is exquisite lolol. I love the fun art. We actually went to another tattoo parlor after this one for other flash sale tattoos and our experience at that place was trash. I highly recommend this place and would go back. Biggest thank you to our tattoo artist! read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

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Shanghai Tattoo is the absolute BEST! From customer service to quality of work. Josh up front is the friendliest and always super helpful when booking appointments and answering questions. I saw Ting for a pretty good size tattoo and she drafted up the design really quickly with great understanding of exactly what I wanted. I had some ideas of placement that wouldn't work with how my leg bends, it would have distorted the image. She was able to create the look and placement I wanted with a few modifications that make it look perfect even when my leg is bent which is very hard to accomplish. She killed it. She works quickly and uses perfect heaviness with her tattooing machine. She is incredibly talented and made me feel really comfortable the whole time. The amount of respect and kindness I received from everyone in this shop is unmatched. I recommend Shanghai to anyone looking for a quality tattoo by amazing people. My favorite is Ting but I've followed the shop for years and they don't have any bad artists come through so I would trust anyone in the shop with my next piece. If I could give more than stars I would! read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - This is when we finished my first session. - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

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Josh was helpful finding an artist to execute my idea. Clean shop and positive vibes, with a professional floor plan. They respond to email quickly when the shop is open. I guess this is their new building. The area surrounding the shop is prettier than most tattoo shops I've seen. You have a nice view while getting a tattoo. Alex did my tattoo, but is visiting so you might not get him. If you are able to book with Alex, I highly recommend it. He executed my idea well and people are super impressed with the final product. I have 6 tattoos and this one was the best overall experience. Thanks to everyone at Shanghai Tattoo for providing such a nice shop. read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Half a UFO sleeve done by Alex - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

HIGHLY recommend to see Ting if you want something in Chinese. She is a native speaker and does brushwork with lovely detail. Typically she only sees 1 client a day for large pieces, and is scheduling for 2025. But because my tattoo was just one, palm-sized character, she saw me the same day as my consult. Took her only 20 min. Plus Shanghai Tattoo is a legit business in Old Folsom, with everyone's permit on the wall. Cleanliness/infection control is a priority. read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - The character lin, meaning forrest. (Taken day of.) - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

Awesome experience! Friendly staff and professionalism all around. Got a sweet left forearm piece done by Alex and couldn't be more stoked! He was super helpful and relaxed throughout the entire process. Can't recommend Shanghai enough! read more

I haven't had a tattoo since 2013. I happened to see Hailey's work on instagram and made an appt. Shanghai tattoo is in a cool location, has a great vibe, and is very clean. Hailey is an amazing artist! I am so glad I found her! All the artists are very professional, and the entire place is welcoming. Anyway Hailey did a large piece on my thigh. I have zero artistic vision and she worked with me to bring it to life. After she did that piece I wanted a touch up of a very old tattoo, and she gave me a couple of options. Honestly, I trusted her enough to do it her way and holy cow she did not not disappoint! The piece in my thigh was supposed to come off this old tattoo, but after the thigh was done it didn't look right. She paid so much attention to the detail and improved it by 1000%! I will never see another artist as long as she is doing tattoos, she's amazing. Very professional and easy to work with, with a light touch. read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - This is the finished cover up with the original. Hailey took her time to make it perfect. - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

On Friday the 26th of July, I had an appointment with Tala for a Phoenix session and I was amazed with the design, color, how much detailing and how awesome he was. He doesn't even disappoint and I keep coming back. He does use clean products and does use new needles which makes it amazing and how dedicated he is to getting the job done professionally. Tala is incredible with his work and will get what your asking for. I haven't been disappointed and does respond to messages real quick. Everybody at this shop are incredible and make you feel welcomed. I have few more ideas that I have in mind saved for Tala. The owner is professional and takes care of the payments. Also, tipping is must for me. P.S. Buy the aftercare because it helps tremendously. read more

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Idk if enough people know about this shop but I definitely plan on coming here for another future tattoo. I scheduled an appointment that was honestly short notice (like 3 days prior) and Maci fit me into her schedule. She was really nice and professional, and kept conversation with me during the process. She was also really gentle and I loved the placement that she came up with for my tattoo, and I've gotten so many compliments. The shop is gorgeous and clean and everyone that I spoke to was very polite and professional. read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Aya (fern) adinkra tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

This is my 3rd visit to this tattoo studio. Went in to get a sleeve completed. Everyone was as always very polite and welcoming. The studio was clean and very well kept. Maci was the artist that helped me. She was patient, knowledgeable and help me put my idea together. She pays attention to detail and takes pride in her art. Once again I would recommend Ms. TST to anyone one thinking of getting work completed or starting a new piece. And THANKS again Maci. read more

I worked with Ms. Ting and I promise you won't be disappointed. I have a few tattoos but this one meant so much to me and I was so nervous. Josh and Ms. Ting made me feel so welcome and I couldn't be more grateful. The memorial to my baby girl couldn't have come out better! read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

Ms Ting is truly a pro. Have been getting tattoo since I was 16 and I have to say she is one of the best I've seen. Team communication also top notch. Glad I found her after I moved to the area. read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

I can't not thank Ms.Ting and Josh enough for the professionalism, comfortability and perfection during my sleeve process! Ms. Ting exceeded my expectations and made me feel comfortable the whole time while tattooing which is so important to me. I got my family crest with a Japanese temple with various other work Ting came up with! Whenever I get my next piece I know exactly where I'm going and know what to expect :) considering the item will be on my body for the reminder of my life I hold so much pride knowing I have a true artist work on my body. ありがとうございます! With love, Natasha read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - My right arm sleeve - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

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Everything great. Nice office and professional attention to detail. Since this was my first tattoo to celebrate the birth of our first grandchild, my artist Tim Reach explained everything in advance and what to expect. read more

I moved to the area about a year ago and did a ton of research on tattoo shops in the greater Sacramento area. So happy I crossed paths with Ms Tings Shanghai Tattoo in Folsom. The shop is super clean, professional, has friendly staff, and it's located in a really cool part of Folsom so you can grab a nice lunch after your sessions. Ting took my vision of the Joker piece to another level, she's a true artist! read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

I've gotten 3 tattoos from Maci Copeland and am in love with her creative artistry! The 2 ornamental pieces were a part of her flash designs and the cat was a design idea I had given her. Amazing attention to detail! read more

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I came here for a cover up of a very large surgical scar that I was insecure about. I hired Maci and she was so pleasant start to finish. She's very professional, efficient, and gives great advice about placement and size. She was very patient with me as I was indecisive about the size but I listened to her recommendation and I'm so glad I did because it's beautiful. She finished my large piece in two sessions. I enjoyed my experience a whole lot. She really made me feel comfortable in an unfamiliar place. I'm already thinking of the next project to have her do for me. I liked the atmosphere of the shop too. Didn't give off the "we're too good for you" energy that many shops have. I was greeted every time I walked in. I felt valued as a customer/client and felt instantly at ease when I walked in. read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Scar cover up by Maci - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

Had their apprentice doing our matching tattoos celebrating our wedding day. They took us with out an appt and we love our new ink! read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

I went to Ms Tings recently to get some jewlery changed out by their piercer, Camilla. She has done all of my cartillage piercings and always does an exceptional job! I keep coming back to her and reccomending to her everybody because she is so trustworthy. I've heard lots of piercing horror stories, and experienced some myself, but never with Camilla. She is kind and professional and she really cares about what she does. She's worth it every time! The shop is really cool too! I've only been there a handful of times but the atmoshpere is incredible. read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Helix, Flat, and Daith piercings done by Camilla - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

I have been going to see Maci Copeland at Shanghai Tattoo for over a year now, and have accumulated more than 10 tattoos from her. We have standing appointments and her creativity, ability to understand my vision, and great conversation keep me coming back. The shop as a whole has always been great. The people who work there have always been welcoming and you can tell they have a really great energy. I know this shouldn't be something to be stoked about on a Yelp review, but they have some dope skateboards hanging in the shop and I love that! Maci is rad. I'd recommend Shanghai all day long. read more

Ms. Ting and Joshua went above and beyond to make sure that I have a tattoo that I truly love. Their customer service, facilities, and overall professionalism is second to none. read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Crow and Magnolia - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

Ting's talent as an artist are second to none. I am extremely satisfied with the work she did for me.

I went to this place to get a tattoo yesterday. The work of the tattoo artist Tala is very good. The details of the tattoo are also very special and meticulous. Cow represents my son and Tiger represents my daughter, I want my son protecting and giving love to his little sister. So I asked Tala to draw a special tattoo for me. This one is very cute, makes my day happy. Everyone should come to here to get a tattoo done!!!!!! read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - My first tattoo! - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

This is the third tattoo shop I've been in, and the vibe is immaculate! I felt super comfortable the whole time, it wasn't extremely loud with blaring music, and I could chat with my tattoo artist the whole time. Highly recommend this shop and especially Hails! read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Tattoo by @all.hail.tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

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My Artist was and will always be TALA! I saw a post about him arriving from the Original Shanghai Shop, and I knew by looking at his work that his books were gonna fill up fast! I decided to take a chance and went to meet him at the Dragon Exhibit at their new shop. The owners Josh and Ms.Ting (she's a Legend by the way!) introduced me to him and I explained what my vision was.. he immediately without any hesitation agreed to take my project on! The way he looked at my arm, I could already tell he started visualizing what he could do for me. The connection was already there, and I immediately put down a deposit! Josh was great at scheduling our sessions, and there were never any issues at all! Ms.Ting even at one point jumped in during our first session, and told me that her and Tala had already planned for me to go bigger because of my frame, and that I should "Show it off!" They know what they're doing, and I trust them! Tala does not just do tattoos, he's a true Artist! He was very accommodating to my requests and ideas, but he will also add his own ideas as well to elevate your piece! His experience definitely shows because we were able to finish my sleeve with just 4 sessions! I am so grateful to have met you guys, and in my eyes.. this is the top shop in our region! I will absolutely without a doubt recommend anyone to Shanghai Tattoo! My artist is so #TALAnted (talented lol) Thank You for everything! read more

Ms Ting’s Shanghai Tattoo - Full Dragon sleeve - Tattoo Near Me - Folsom, California

I love this tattoo place! Gothic vibes, very good customer care. The overall process is hygienic and clean, my tattoos were neatly done by GABE. read more

Had a fantastic experience with Gabriel! She was able to help me figure out an ideal design based on my inspiration photos. I really enjoyed her work and the finished piece looks amazing, better than I hoped for. Plus, the vibe of the shop was fun and quirky. The shop was also very clean and the owner was friendly. I'll def be back to get more work done! read more

It's been over a year since I was tattooed at this location by Maci. She is an incredible artist. I hesitated for the longest time write this review because this industry can be so toxic. This was my first time going to this location and getting a tattoo by Maci. I let them know my budget could not exceed more than $600. After emailing the shop manager Joshua, he insisted that I see a girl named Maci whose rate is $200 per hour. This is the highest hourly rate I'd ever have to pay for a tattoo--coming from someone whos been getting tattooed for over a decade. I love art and am not a "cheap" person, whether it's our society, inflation, or whatever, costs have just gotten unreasonable. Neverless, if I wanted the art Id have to pay or not get anything at all. I get it. When I hesitated on seeing Maci specifically because of her hourly rate, he insisted she was "a really fast tattooer". This also concerned me, because I don't care how long an artist takes (within reason), as long as they are able to produce quality work. He mentioned a couple other employees (at $150 hr rate) but insisted that the style I wanted would be best with Maci. Obviously for the sake of getting good work, I compromised with Maci. I gave several photos of the art I wanted, images of the body part I wanted it at, and specific details that I needed included with the piece. For privacy purposes I won't say exactly what it was (yes I have the email thread) but there was a specific animal I needed included in this piece. It was written in the email, Maci was aware of this prior to the appointment--this request/detail was not withheld. I had to submit a mandatory non refundable $150 deposit to secure the appointment. I did that. On the day of the appointment (12:30pm-3:30) I arrive and wait 10-15 minutes before I spoke with Maci. Upon meeting her for the first time she introduces herself, again lovely sweet girl, and shows me the sketch. She did not include the animal I specifically requested in my inquiry. Maci then denies that I ever asked for it, disputing, "You didn't ask for that". I pull out my phone and show her the email thread that specifically requested this animal be included with the piece. She didn't argue further and went off for another 20-30 minutes to re do the sketch. I'd been trying to find a new artist for a while as I've had unprofessional interactions previously, but I paid the deposit, and waited patiently for this moment--I was okay with the mistake, so long as *i* didn't have to pay for it. Well that's exactly what happened. The manager Joshua ensured that even if she didn't take the entire 3 hours for the tattoo, I'd only have to pay $200 an hour (and obviously my $150 deposit went towards the total). After waiting around 15 minutes to meet/speak with Maci, and her taking another 20-30 min max to re draw the stencil which I'd clarified details for via email weeks prior, we didn't actually start tattooing until 1:20pm-1:30pm. She is a fast tattooer, and got done with the entire piece just before 3:30pm (I have the text messages confirming to my friend when she finished). So I go to check out, assume to only pay for 2 hours worth of work, because she tattooed me barely (maybe 10 minutes over) two hours, but she demanded the total of $600. So if you include my deposit (minus the $150) I forked over another $450 dollars when the piece should have only been $400 total (meaning I should have only paid $250 more). I believe I even tipped her an additional $10 or $20 on top of that. Unfortunately this industry extorts a lot of their clients and it's incredibly disheartening. I feel scammed because I gave them a ball park of what I'd be willing to pay, and I was told that price was determined by HOURLY work. I was not charged hourly, I don't even think I was charged properly for the piece itself. I was just charged the max amount of money I said I could spend even though like most people I'd like to save money when I can. What gets me is that I arrived on time, was clear and concise with my request, and had to pay extra because she didn't read the email properly. It's just shady. She's an incredible artist, but I do not recommend her or this location. read more

Maci Copeland double booked me, I had already gotten a tattoo from her previously. She was not apologetic. She did not care about rescheduling and we had emailed 7 times back and forth regarding the tattoo. The owner tried to fix it but I will not be going back. What a frustrating experience. read more

Ms. Ting and Joshua were great with communicating and sharing their ideas with me and collaborating. Came up with a great design and I am happy. My artist was Aaron and he must have been a perfectionist because he would not stop until my tattoo was perfect in his eyes and I could see how focused he was from start to finish not to mention how friendly and respectful he was. I will be back for more...Thank you Ms. Ting's Shanghai Tattoo for a great experience. read more

Ting is an absolutely amazing artist, true professional, and just fun to work with. I was lucky enough to be referred to her by my brother who also had a remarkable experience & tattoo design that I was super impressed by. I was very concerned about doing a full sleeve & how it would all turn out. She was very patient with all of the ideas I had & helped me make the right decisions that aligned with my total vision. I'm so grateful & happy with the finished product, I get so many compliments! I'll never work with anyone else & couldn't be happier I chose her. Thank you again Ting! read more