Brandon the owner is one of the most talented tattoo artist around town. He's been patient and open to any ideas I have. Usually it can be very easy to feel uncomfortable at tattoo shops but not here. He'll make you feel right at home. Can't thank Brandon for all the great work he's done. Don't hesitate and give him a call you won't be disappointed. read more

This was my first visit to this shop and I am very satisfied with my tattoo. Brandon is very professional and accommodating to his clients. Shop is clean, relaxing, and the ambiance is something you'd enjoy when getting a tattoo. I'm definitely setting up another appointment with Brandon. I absolutely love my tattoo! Excellent work! read more

I have been coming to Red Hot Tattoo for quite a while now and I'm very pleased coming here the business owner Brandon of the shop is a great artist and very detailed orientated with the pieces of art he creates. The tattoos you will get from this shop are originals and custom made to your liking. I wouldn't have it any other way on ink that's going to be on my skin forever. Thank you read more

Red Hot Tattoo - Gothic Cross designed by Brandon. - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I've been on the fence about getting a tattoo for the last three years. However, I finally decided to get one and Matt, my tattoo artist, was very helpful. I was very nervous at first, being that this was my first tattoo and reading online about the pain. There was definitely some pain, but it is not unbearable. My entire session was around two hours and the tattoo I wanted came out wonderful. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get their first tattoo or a new one in the future. read more

Red Hot Tattoo - My first ever tattoo in remembrance of my grandfather - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Brandon is absolutely amazing. He's done three of my tattoos and I love them! I gave him ideas of what I wanted and I let him add his own touches and I walked out with way more than I expected! If you want an amazing tattoo go see Brandon! read more

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Brandon did an excellent job on my 2 new tattoos. He also touched up an old tattoo he did years ago. It looks brand new! I highly recommend Brandon and the shop read more

brandon is a great tattoo artist, he's very cool and friendly. his place is very quiet and very clean which is, i really like it. he knows what i want for tattoo, and prepare everything. he's very amazing tattoo artist! thank you so much, brandon! you're really amazing! read more

Matt is crazy talented. Walked in on a Tuesday looking to get a tattoo for my birthday, I knew what I wanted but Matt took my idea and made it way better than I anticipated, he was super chill and awesome to talk to while the whole process was going on. Will be recommending Matt to friends and family and will definitely be back for more ink. read more

Red Hot Tattoo - Best birthday gift ever, thanks Matt!! - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

Red Hot Tattoo is an awesome shop! Brandon is first class all the way and really goes above and beyond to make sure you get the right piece and exactly what you want. His work is custom and right on point. The shop is very hip and has a great vibe and decor. I have already had several custom pieces completed and have several others slated in the future. Great place and I always have wonderful time at the shop! read more

They do amazing work here!! Went in for a consultation and was able to be seen and tatted in an hour. Would absolutely come back.

Got my septum pierced by "Painless Jen" and it was actually nearly painless. Well, my eyes ran with tears I assume because the nose is inherently linked with our tearducts, but it hurt a lot less than say, my other nose piercing, or say, my ear cartilage. Or the airbag burn I have right now. She found an extra small piece of jewelry for me and took me on extremely short notice. I absolutely love her. I also love my nose ring. She didn't spaz when I bled profusely (as some piercers do and have) (I bleed a lot but once it stops it stops for good) she calmly informed me I may be anemic (probably - my doctors insist I get more iron) Walked me through after care and just generally a phenomenal experience here. The tattoos that were being worked on were some of the best I've seen, and I have a ridiculously high standard for art. I saw a sleeve there that was mind blowing and was done freehand by one of the artists. I don't remember the name of the artist. Jen had been taking a break on a piece to pierce my nose, and her piece was also fan-freaking-tastic. I'd use stronger language but I only cuss after 10pm. Anyways, overall 10 stars but Yelp only lets me give 5. read more

I was recommended this place by a friend and was happy to see that the suggestion was warranted. Brandon was very friendly and helpful as I was getting my first tattoos. The six images I had done on my forearms look very sharp and were all I could ask for. I would definitely suggest others to come here for any work they want done and I will come back should I decide to get another piece done for myself. read more

Bryce is awesome for tattoos. Very clean, very precise, very artistic, very patient. Brian is awesome for piercing. Very gentle, very careful, knows his stuff. He even cleaned my nose piercing for me when I was worried I had gotten it infected. Everyone's really nice, the place is clean, and while they clearly don't suffer no fools, you also don't get that condescending we-couldn't-care-less attitude you get at a lot of other shops. 5 stars, no question. read more

This place is amazing! I just got my chest piece done by Bryce & my septum pierced by Jen. I also got to meet Pat & Danny, and their also very gracious. Everyone there is ridiculously friendly & the place is just dope. Great vibes & people. They treat you well & make you feel very comfortable. They're amazing at what they do & you can clearly tell that they take pride in what they do. They've also very knowledgeable on the after care of your tattoos & piercings. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK THIS SPOT OUT IF YOU'RE IN THE AREA!! I know I'm definitely going back (: I'd give it 10 stars if I could. read more

My dog died a week ago after a year's long battle with cancer. She was everything to me, I've had her for fifteen years (since I was ten), and I've been one heck of a mess since then. I had the last words I said to her running through my head the entire time, so I decided to get them tattooed on my arm. Called up Red Hot Tattoo, Joe answered, and he was just so friendly and laid back that I didn't feel at all intimidated going in. Usually I'm no delicate little flower who needs to be coddled and who's hand needs to be held, but, like I said, I've been a mess. When I got there, the place was really clean, the people were very friendly, generally good vibes going in. When I told Joe what the tat was for, he put in so much care, skill, and effort into getting it just right. Other places I've been to kind of slap the design on you and want to get to inking right away, but the guys made sure I was 100% happy with everything about it before getting to work. He got me talking about my girl a little, and guys, listen here. This dog had a GP, an ER vet, an Oncologist, and all the staff that comes with THREE separate clinics. Don't get me wrong, my family and friends have been mostly great too. As a nurse, I know that when shit hits the fan, it's important to get some kind of professional psychiatric help, so that's what I've been doing, too. It's been hit or miss regarding who's a dick about it and who isn't, though, so I've been on my guard and totally worn out. The people at Red Hot Tattoo love their dogs and weren't at all ashamed to say it. Getting this tat was one of the most positive experiences I've had since my girl passed on, and no small part thanks to the artists here. The entire time I was really subdued, my brain wasn't firing on all cylinders, and hovering between crying and keeping it together. They were so patient, understanding, and they got me chatting about normal things, like food and TV shows and shit like that. I don't know if I could've sat there and seen those words made permanent if they weren't so cool about everything. My mom walked in and showed them the mess another artist made of the tat on her ankle, and they honestly cared about how her first tat turned out to be a wreck. They were giving her advice on cover-ups and all that. Joe explained everything to me before and during, and I'm sure I'm forgetting some more awesome stuff. In other words, not just really kind people, but also totally professional. Over-all, nice place, great people, talented, professional artists. They know that tats mean something deep to people a lot of the time, and they treat the experience with respect. This is the most important tat I have ever gotten, and I can look back on the experience with fond memories of it. So, thanks Red Hot, and thanks especially to Joe, for creating such a beautiful memorial to my girl that I get to keep close to me for the rest of my life. read more

Brandon did an incredible piece of art on my arm. I went in with an idea and he was very passionate about how it should turn out. I was his last customer of 2015 and he probably wanted to go home and enjoy the new year, but he took his time and joked with me when half the time I wanted to water board him. The place looks incredible. There is a lot of passion and love built into this place. He honors the history of this location and it shows. If you need an artist, this is the place to go to. read more

Red Hot Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

I got my right sleeve done by Joe, who is kick back, well educated, funny, and couldn't have been a better person to do my first tattoo. Walking in for the first time I was so frightened, but Joe put me right at ease. We discussed my idea and after leaving a $40 deposit he told me to come back in 3 weeks to see what he'd drawn up. Longest three weeks of my life, but the day I returned was the day we started. He gave me exactly what I wanted and while I didn't exactly get it finished super fast (for my own reasons), my tattoo was done in 5 or so sessions over a year and a half. Each time it was always great to go in and see Joe, Jen, Bryce, and Pat. There are no egos at this shop and as someone who is now fully sleeved and have gotten other tattoos at other shops after Joe finished my sleeve, I can tell you that is a rarity. Many artists are completely full of themselves but you won't deal with that at Red Hot. These artists are booked up so you will need to make an appointment and may have to wait a little while, but it's well worth it. :) read more

I'm glad I made a stop by this tattoo shop. I had some ideas in mind but Brandon turned it to a master piece. The drawing he came up with is very detailed and one of the kind. This is not just an ordinary tattoo shop you drive by typically. He has big screen TV which he played couple movies during my session to cope with the process. Overall, he's a really cool dude to talk to and get inspired. Will definitely come back for more. By the way, I heard he's doing some specials for Halloween! If you are around the area or thinking about your first tattoo, Brandon is the guy! read more

This shop is beautiful and clean. Brandon is a very talented artist with a very light hand and a great personality. Conversation was super easy and made the tattoo go by so fast. My husband and I both got a tattoo and cannot wait to go back. read more

I have two tats, which were both done by Jen (who's now the owner) of Red Hot. She definitely has a distinctive style and she knows her shit. When I went to her for my second tattoo, she saw my first one and instantly knew that it was her work (even though I got it like 8 years prior!) The rest of the staff was also very friendly and laid back. They seem to really enjoy their jobs (who can blame them) and they always look like they're having a good time. But they're also very professional and accomodating. If you don't have a drawing or sketch as a point of reference, they will draw you one on the spot! read more

My friend was here from Cleveland for a visit. We had plans to take a week long road trip up north. She also wanted to get a customized tattoo done that would represent her California visit. We went to a few very well known tat shops in cities that just about every person on this globe would have heard about...but she chose Red Hot Tattoo to do the work. Now its my turn this week to get some work done. Im going to get something done that represents the work that I do in the paranormal field. Something thats close to my heart a very much a part of me. M. "MIkka" H. of Temple City Ca read more

Brandon is my go to guy, professional, talented and downright cool as fuck, his parlor is very nice and clean, no one else will do art on my body again but him. read more

I found out about Matt through a friend when I was getting a portrait of my dog done when he passed. Matt is a funny guy and Brandon the owner is right there with him. The shop is super clean and they are spot on with pricing. I have been back 4 times myself since my first taken my brother for his first my mother to add things to her piece and my dad has been 3 times himself. It's safe to say we found our shop and found friends in Matt and Brandon! read more

Brandon is fantastic. He was patient with this first timer. Played great music in the background and that helped ease my nerves. I was even exposed to new music and learned a few things! And, what can I say about the shop itself?? It's absolutely beautiful! Amazing attention to detail. You ought to give this shop a try. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, BRANDON! read more

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Brandon is such an awesome guy ! It was my first time working with him. He fixed one of my tattoos from another artist who messed it up, he did it so well and I wanted to added butterflies to it , he knew exactly what I wanted. Thank you read more

I was a little apprehensive about getting another tat, and had only some basic ideas as to what I wanted, but Pat was totally wonderful and came up with something far better than I could have imagined. I am so thrilled with the work he did, and everyone who has seen my tat has said how amazing his work is. I would highly recommend anyone to go and check out these guys before going elsewhere to get inked! They are amazing read more

Red Hot Tattoo - Design and work by Pat - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

Matt is a great tattoo artist!!! He fixed a couple of bad tattoos I had when I first started getting tatted & he has been my go to artist ever since read more

Brandon does amazing work!!! He captured exactly what I was thinking to the tee. The shop is awesome and very comfortable to be in. Highly recommended this shop and Brandon. My friends made an appointment already cuz it's so cool. read more

Came in one night for a Spur of the moment tattoo. Matt did a great job and was extremely helpful!

Theeee best tattoo shop!! The entire staff at Red Hot are amazing! You feel welcome when you walk through the door at Red Hot. The staff is very friendly and kind. You do not feel intimidated. I get all my work done by Joseph Caram! He is phenomenal!!!! His lines are sooo clean, straight and his work is superb! I have been going to Joseph now for at least 10 years, our friends and family have seen his work on us and now they all go to him to and swear to never go to anyone else. I highly recommend "RED HOT TATTOO" for your next tattoo and future pieces. read more

Red Hot Tattoo - My "Three Little Birds" piece. This is the outline, I still need to go back for some color sessions. Work done by Joseph Caram - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

I love this place; Patrick is an Awesome Artist I trust his work with my eyes closed. He has a lot of ideas and personalizes every piece he puts in your skin. Everyone is very friendly here but Patrick is the main attraction his work is amazing, stop by and check some of his work out and everyone else who works there. Very talented spot :) read more

Red Hot Tattoo - Patrick Free Hand Art - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Brandon is by far the best tattoo artist my husband and I have had do work on us. He is patient, kind, great sense of humor, dedicated, and immensely talented. His amazing mind enables him to come up with detailed, creative and beautiful designs, which he's able to translate to the skin in a smooth and efficient manner, as painlessly as possible. His prices are more than fair, and his shop is gorgeous and clean. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone who's looking to acquire their first--or fiftieth--tattoo. read more

Bradon did an amazing job with my tattoo. I gave him some ideas of what I wanted and he created something far from what I could've dreamed of. I will definitely get my next tattoo by him. The shop is super clean and great environment. read more

Red Hot Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

If you're going to get a tattoo this is where you need to go. Brandon is absolutely amazing; the best in the area. Every time I float an idea to him he exceeds all my expextaions. He's so creative and artistic it blows my mind. The shop is awesome; super clean and professional. read more

Red Hot Tattoo - Gentlemen Octopus by Brandon - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

I got my first tattoo done here with Brandon & can I say all those great reviews about him are 100% true, not only is he very professional & explains things well but he deals with customers well. When I was looking at other shops & talked to their artist, some of them were less than pleasant. I told him what I want & he delivered amazingly & explained the after care of my piece. Like I said this was my first tattoo & it won't be my last, I hope to work with Brandon again soon. read more

Best experience for my first tattoo! Matt is seriously amazing! And did a great job, great environment and good conversation, 10/10 would return ! read more

It's been 2 years since my tattoo from Brandon and it still bothers me so here I am leaving the review I should have then. I paid him $1500 for a whole day and drove there from Phoenix just to get ink from him. 1. I called him about 45 minutes away from the studio to chat about the piece and he told me he only wanted to talk about it when I got there and was kind of an a**hole about it. I should have turned back then. 2. I get there and he had told me when I scheduled about how he is all original artwork and didn't work from pictures.....the second I get there he asks me for pictures. So I have to spend time now finding pictures for him because he can't draw (like he said he could) a guy with a gun. I find one with a little perspective error that any real artist could fix and asked him to fix it. He proceeds to BS me into thinking it's ok (I've had 4 artist since laugh at him) and basically just traced this picture on my arm, mistakes and all. Did a pretty sh*ty job at filling it in on top of it. His work is by far the worst I have had done. You will see from the picture, although a little tough to see, the rifle is coming out of his hand at the wrong angle. He couldn't figure out how to fix that. Lol. What a turd. 3. A 3 or 4 hour tattoo took him 8 hours to trace and color by number. This dude is a total poser. read more

Absolutely amazing work! Brandon was able to design my vision with great detail. This was my first one and I was nervous! I am so glad I chose him. Beautiful!! Thank you read more

Same name, but under a new owner. Don't be deceived like me! But really, the shop is in good hands. The interior is amazing, really loved the details such as the matching red toolbox and water dispenser. The sinks are made into an antique serving table! There is a lot of open space so you can see exactly how clean the space is. I've been wanting to get my first tattoo for awhile now and finally got it done impulsively. Went in with design ready (in vector file), asked about price, was back in 2 hours, and walked out with a tattoo in 40 minutes. Brandon was very professional, easy to talk to, and explained the aftercare in detail. I'm a graphic designer/photorealism artist and am quite happy with the result. The lines are clean and sharp, actually even better than I expected. It is CASH ONLY though, so come prepared or you can head to the 7/11 at the corner of Santa Anita / Duarte. read more

This place is great and you can tell right when you walk in. The guys are super friendly and really seem to enjoy the art. The place is clean and they make you feel really welcome. These other reviews are right, they aren't your typical asshole artists who make you feel out of place. Prices are really good, especially for the awesome quality of the work that they do. This is most definitely my new shop. I would highly recommend this shop to anyone! read more