Red Buddha Tattoo

Excellent service, speedy communication and great work! I took my daughter for her 18th birthday…read moreand she was treated the best and received an amazing custom tattoo (anklet with crucifix) and i enjoyed my first tattoo ever as well. My tattoo is an anklet vibe with flowers that was customized on the spot and drawn on by hand. Thank you to everyone at Balboa Tattoo for making our celebration fun!

My guy and I came here to celebrate my 30th bday and got gumball machine tattoos from TJ, right…read morewhen we walked in we were greeted and felt a chill vibe. The location is a short walk from the beach and the service was stellar! TJ and the crew made it such a memorable part of my birthday and I'm so glad we chose this shop(:

Healed after a couple of months, still looks fresh and amazing!

Tj fucking rules

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Ink getting tattooed

Newport Tattoo

4.4(255 reviews)

0.4 mi

I went down for two separate occasions. Christian handled…read moremy nose piercing. it was a quick, painless and overall phenomenal experience. my second time down there, I got a tattoo from Matt and that too was not only quick and painless, the conversation was great and it was an overall phenomenal experience. 1000/10 rating and don't forget to tip (;

Solid tattoo spot - went with some friends for a quick matching tattoo. Looks like it depends on…read morethe artist as the folks who had one artist got a perfect tattoo while the folks with the other have lots of bleeding with not as straight lines

Angel numbers

Double shaded hummingbirds Artists: jordan

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Translucent layered butterflies Artist: jordan

Gold Rush Studio

4.8(524 reviews)

2.2 mi

This place is so dope! Always friendly! Always professional and great energy! Bones is the best. He…read moreis a real dude! We are forever grateful for meeting this guy! He is honest and will give his true thoughts on the art you want and will help and suggest and really takes his time! It is not all about the money with him!!

Incredibly kind people there. This was my 1st tattoo so I was a little nervous but I received…read morenothing but patience, kindness, help & reassurance. This is important to me, since this was out of my comfort zone & I'm an anxious person. The artist, St. Mary, was wonderful. Very kind, friendly, funny & helpful when it came to informing me on aftercare. Her design & work on the tattoo was great! I really love how it came out. I very much recommend this place. Thank you to all!

Koi & blossoms by Colin Dowling

Back pieces by Francesco Ferrara

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Tiger by Colin Dowling

Agape Art Collective

4.7(204 reviews)

0.6 mi

I contacted Jake in Franklin, TN (Nashville area). He has a shop set up there as well as in Newport…read moreBeach. I told him what I was looking for, sent him photos and an explanation of why I wanted the tattoo. When I showed up for my appointment, I knew I had chosen the right artist. He did an amazing job of capturing the image of my 18 year old cat who had died a few months before. George Washington, the cat, was a beloved family member and I wanted to always keep him close to me. The tattoo turned out perfect. Everything was exactly as Jake and I had discussed and it exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Jake to anyone.

OKAY SO i've been going to Auyana to get tatted for almost a…read moreyear now. i have a lot of tattoos so of course i've had good and bad experiences, i've never had a bad time with her. she's very sweet, very responsive, and cares about the work she's doing !! she's made booking with her very easy and is very understanding when you need to change your schedule. as far as her tattoos i've never gotten a tattoo i didn't like, she kills it every time. she's very gentle so anyone from a first timer to someone with sensitive skin would have a pleasant experience. her shop is always has a peaceful vibe to it as well!! she's professional, respectful, and overall a great person to get tattoos from, i've always recommended her and i always will!!

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Beautific Studios

4.9(333 reviews)

4.8 mi

This class was such an incredible investment! I walked in excited but definitely nervous, and…read morewalked out feeling genuinely confident and READY to tattoo. Caroline packed the class with so much valuable information, hands-on guidance, and practical knowledge that I felt prepared before even putting the needle to skin. And my first tattoo? SO much better than I ever expected! I honestly couldn't believe what I was able to accomplish after just one class. Caroline was an AMAZING instructor--knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and so generous with her expertise. She created an environment where I felt comfortable asking questions, learning from mistakes, and actually believing that I could do this. If you've been thinking about taking this class, DO IT! You'll walk out the door feeling confident, prepared, and ready to start tattooing. I can't recommend this class--and Caroline--enough!

I had an amazing experience learning fine-line tattooing at Beautific Studios. In only three days,…read moreI learned so much and gained real hands-on practice. Caroline is an incredible teacher--patient, detailed, supportive, and very knowledgeable. She took the time to explain everything clearly, answer every question, and make sure I felt confident with each step. The studio is also beautiful, clean, and welcoming. I highly recommend Beautific Studios to anyone wanting to learn fine-line tattoos. Thank you, Caroline, for such a great training experience!

8 of 8 Tattoo!

Floral wrap and stencils

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Tattooed by Karissa

Jason Lewis medical tattoos

4.7(13 reviews)

2.7 mi

If I could make this a ten star review I would.... I am a Breast Cancer survivor and was ready for…read moremy post dbl mastectomy medical tattoos Jasons name came up on my Breast Cancer support group. He is professional kind and compassionate and his work is amazing. His business is easy to get to clean with plenty of parking. Id recommend him not only for Medical tattoos as well as other services. Susan R LHC, AZ

This man's medical aureola tattoos for a post-mastectomy patient are unreal. Literally no one can…read moretell they are not real. He is thoughtful, detailed, empathetic and beyond talented. Also willing to work with insurance to help get this covered. Cannot recommend more highly!

Jason Lewis tattooing Costa Mesa CA

Jason Lewis tattoo's, medical tattoos, Orange County

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In the middle of a medical procedure.

Hana Ink Studio

5.0(196 reviews)

10.6 mi

Hana is amazing, an incredibly talented artist and I loved my time experience with her! I'm so…read morehappy with the work she did, and I went back the next week to get another piece from her. She is very communicative during pre-appointment, and easy to work with. Her shop is clean, peaceful, and comfortable. Hana's attention to detail is excellent, and she brought out the best from the picture of my late boy Gunner, with amazing realism. I'm so glad he will always be with me just as I remember him best. Her design of my lemons and daughter's name captured just what I imagined, and she executed it perfectly. Nothing but the best to say about Hana, I'll be back soon - THANK YOU!!

Hana was amazing. Friendly, the shop is super clean and calming - she worked with me over many…read moremonths to get the final decision on what I wanted. This tattoo was of my late dogs final imprint from the ER and she meant the world to me. She used to 'boop' me on my forearm when she wanted me to get up, so that's where we placed it. Getting her muzzle as a tattoo was very emotional for me although I tried to hide it - Hana did an amazing job portraying her.

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Cleopatra Ink Tattoo & Piercing Orange County Studio

I went in to switch my jewelry for my nose piercing twice and Nat was always super helpful and…read morepatient! I felt very comfortable and she always gave great tips on healing my irritation bump and how to keep my piercing clean. Great studio, very professional, and Nat is amazing!!

Came in for a consultation. Artist was 1. Lazy- pulled every image from the internet, no hand…read moredrawing at all. No knowledge of what happens to certain tattoos when they age. 2. Had the sniffles the whole time-allergies? Sick? I have vulnerable elders, I can't pass that shit on. 3. Shop? Unimpressed- not what I would call a sterile or professional environment. 4. Cologne everywhere. Personally allergic to most, so sitting four four hours with it? No thanks. 5. General malaise. Couldn't vibe. Felt like tough morning after all night party sesh the night before. I can only imagine how bad the tattoo would turn out.

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Tonna Sky Ink

5.0(67 reviews)

5.6 mi

just now New This was…read moremy first time getting a tattoo. One was a tribute to my Mom. I gave Tonna a picture of my Mom's heartbeat and had it incorporated into the tattoo. She totally surpassed my expectations. I will forever have my Mom's heartbeat with me. My second one was a cross with with semicolon was for me. This type of tattoo was exactly what I was looking for.

My best friend and I got matching tattoos here with Tonna and it was an amazing experience! Tonna…read moreis so incredibly detailed and makes sure you are 100% certain about the size and placement of the tattoo. We appreciated how much care she put into the process. Definitely recommend her!

Tattoo

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Wrapped In Plastic Ink

5.0(5 reviews)

2.3 mi

Who doesn't want some ink?? Mandi is a gem. I gave her an idea and she turned it into a special…read morepiece on my arm/wrist. Thoughtful,detailed & took her time to layer it and add all the color and dimensions. She will be my go to gal on the OC!! Very talented.

Mandi provided the best tattoo experience I've had. She understood my vision and suggested…read moreadditions that really completes my piece. Ill definitely be back for more!

American traditional leg sleeve detail by Mandi at Wrapped in Plastic INK, Costa Mesa, CA. Bold color, clean linework.

Wrapped In Plastic Ink - Matching sun and moon woodcut style tattoos reproduced with artist Micah Ulrich permission by Mandi at Wrapped in Plastic INK, Costa Mesa

Matching sun and moon woodcut style tattoos reproduced with artist Micah Ulrich permission by Mandi at Wrapped in Plastic INK, Costa Mesa

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Custom watercolor pet memorial paw print tattoo by Mandi at Wrapped in Plastic INK, Costa Mesa, CA. Honor your furry family.

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Darren L.

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11 years ago

Red Buddha Tattoo is straight up legit! When I entered the shop this afternoon (March 25th 2016), I was greeted by Nghia. The atmosphere was laid back and "Asian" themed. Mike was also another chill dude who was prepping my tattoo up until Boon Ma ( my artist) showed up. Ryback, the owner of the shop is a cool guy. He took the time to get to know me and wanted to know how I found the shop. My tattoo artist - Boon Ma was excellent! I presented to him a small Korean word that I wanted. He was able to sketch it out and adjust it to my liking. He was patient and was willing to do the changes on the spot. I would highly recommend this place. I'm definitely coming back for another tatt or 2 and also will be bringing my girlfriend along since she's wanting a tatt soon. read more

Dai N.

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11 years ago

Coming into Red Buddha for my tattoo has been probably one of my best decisions yet. The atmosphere of the shop is professional and courteous. Nghia is the artist that I chose to tattoo Jin Chan aka the Money frog on my inner arm. Nghia does great Asian work and adapts to any style necessary. Nghia made sure that I felt comfortable during the session and offered multiple breaks to ensure I was not enduring any pain. Chris and Ryback are also very friendly and welcoming which make this tattoo shop one that must be returned to when wanting another tattoo. I must say Red Buddha has met my standards and I will definitely be coming back in the future for future ink. read more

Sam D.

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1 year ago

I was tattooed by Liz this last week at Red Buddha in Newport. I came to her with an idea only a few days before, and she quickly worked with me to schedule an appointment, found a design (of her own!) that fit my vision, and within three days I had the tattoo! We had a long session (about six hours) and it was beyond comfortable. Liz is one of my favorite artists I have ever been tattooed by! She was kind, friendly, and not too heavy handed. I can't wait to come back for my next tattoo -- and I'll absolutely be sending friends her way!! read more

Minnie K.

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10 years ago

Love love love this place! The place itself is small but has great vibes as soon as I walked in I was greeted nicely and I explained what I wanted to get done, I showed them a picture and right away we sarted the process. I was tattooed by Steven and I love my tattoo it was exactly what I wanted. read more

Tyler B.

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4 years ago

Timothy Yan hooked me up yesterday with a somewhat last minute tattoo while I was in Newport yesterday. His attention to detail and line work was great. I will be coming back with some friends to get some more work done next time I'm in Newport. Thanks for the epic piece read more

Stacy M.

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4 years ago

Nolan is the best! He's been working on my sleeve and I can tell he's put in a lot of time and work outside of when he's actually tattooing me. I appreciate his creativity and skill and am so happy with how it's coming along read more

Mia M.

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1 year ago

David is the best tattoo artist! He was very chill and understanding and made sure my friend and I's tattoos were perfect. We walked in and he took such great care of us. I would 100% recommend read more

Waymon H.

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4 years ago

Great place & location to get a tattoo. All of the artists seem great. Got my tattoo by Ryback at another location but overall, the vibes at Red Buddha Tattoo are chill. Highly recommend. read more

Emily R.

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4 years ago

Jess was incredible. simply gave her an idea of what we wanted and she curated it and got it on in less than half an hour. couldn't recommended more! read more

Tien T.

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12 years ago

Was inked by David and he got skills! He straight up talking guy and work is awesome. Really pleased with my tattoo and will defo highly recommend! read more

Colleen M.

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4 years ago

Brandon did my tattoo and he was just the sweetest! The lines are straight and the color is vibrant! Brandon's really cute too

Cameron E.

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4 years ago

Got a fantastic tattoo from Jess. Great explanation and walkthrough about the before during and after process.

Natalie K.

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4 years ago

Nolan was AMAZING. Did it exactly how i wanted it and he's super chill.

Erick D.

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4 years ago

Really great service and great tattoos

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