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    Retro Row Ink

    5.0 (42 reviews)
    PriceyTattoo, Piercing
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    I had an absolutely amazing experience getting tattooed by Brianna! From start to finish, she was the definition of intentional and detail-oriented. Her attention to detail was borderline incessant, in the best way possible, making sure every line, every shade, and every placement was perfect. The place is incredibly safe, welcoming, and inclusive. It's a true safe space for all individuals and communities ‍‍. Brianna is not only incredibly talented, she's also hilarious and super personable, making the whole experience comfortable and fun! Her pricing is very reasonable for the level of professionalism and artistry she brings. Plus shes incredibly clean, and I felt so taken care of. I can not recommend Brianna enough. Each artist has a unique approach and are so personaable , I plan on getting passed around from artist to artist like this was the 70's and Retro Row Ink was Studio 54, ho'kay?!?

    The healing phase during the first session. Nice an crispy tips.
    Melissa M.

    I just recently completed my eyebrow session with Chelsea, who works out of the shop, and you should too. She listened to what I wanted and offered her suggestions as well, and we created the perfect shape and color. I had existing work that had faded almost to a shadow, and she was able to work with that. There wasn't any color distortion between the two pigments either. She took her time mapping out my face and what shape would work & then we got to work. She is super chill, the shop has AC and PARKING in the back FOR FREE!! Her prices come with a 6-8 week touch up. Which is where I fell even more in love. The color we achieved on my touch up is perfect! I'm in love with it. I recommend Chelsea as your go-to Brow Chica in LB.

    Matching Lily's and my husband's writing.
    Kelly H.

    Today I got my first tattoo. To commemorate my late husband, my daughter and I got "matching" tattoos with words in his writing. Nika was amazing! Her level of detail to the flowers and honoring his writing. The shop staff is super friendly, the vibe is chill. The shop is very clean and sanitary! We would highly recommend their shop! And they take walk-ins!

    Memorial dragon tattoo for mom.

    Xavier was amazing, he did exactly what I wanted. I'm very happy with my new tattoo. Highly recommend this shop, so clean and welcoming.

    Custom piece of a 1920's aviatrix.
    Robert E.

    After looking at the portfolios of a few tattoo artists I decided to go to Retro Row Ink. I liked the work of Nika so I reached out to her on Instagram. We messaged back and forth and she came up with a great design for me. When I arrived at the shop, I was happy to see how open and bright it was. All the artists working there are very friendly. Nika broke it up into multiple sessions since my skin could only take about three hours of tattooing. The tattoo came out better than I could have imagined. I will definitely go back for more work from her. If you are looking for a new tattoo drop by and see them.

    Bird Tattoo
    Kari T.

    I had been wanting to get a new tattoo for awhile and my usual spot was all booked up. I did some research and found Julia, who used to be at Calavera in Pedro, but just moved over to Retro Row a few days prior. I contacted her on IG and she was able to not only fit me into her schedule, but was extremely detailed and helpful throughout the process. Julia and the other artists were very professional and courteous which I really appreciated. I have loved the work I've gotten from other artists before, but Julia's customer service was something I had yet to experience! When I was done, she made sure I got to my car safely and even got a water bottle for a homeless man nearby. I definitely recommend Julia and Retro Row for any tattoos you are thinking of getting :)

    Dinos.
    Jack S.

    My friend wanted to do a group tat for their bday. Simple single line drawing. We were going to a different place but the minute we walked in to the other shop, the vibe was just off. So we remembered Retro Row after driving by before brunch. We're happy we ended up at Retro Row instead. The shop is clean. I have no idea what the other review was talking about. Zach & Aaron were friendly and sanitized in between. My friend ended up getting a 2nd tat right after because why not? We're returning for my bday to add onto our dinos!

    Got my first tattoo by Ana at Retro Row, and I cannot recommend her enough! The store has a very welcoming and calm vibe, and the staff were all friendly. Ana was very easy to talk to. She made sure my design and placement was exactly what I wanted, and always made sure I was comfortable during the tattoo. I would definitely choose this place and artist again!

    My tattoo artist Mikie did an amazing job. Not only is Retro Row a welcoming environment, everyone there is so nice. If you get lucky enough to have Mikie ink you , just know you are in good hands. Great conversationalist and when discussing what you want tatted he makes sure you like the final product on top of adding his own creative touch to the piece. Will definitely be coming back for more tattoos

    Skull centipede tattoo by Xavier

    Retro row ink is such a cool spot with really cool people inside, atmosphere was immediately welcoming and comfortable. My tattoo artist was Xavier and I also got to meet another artist / his friend Mikie, who were great company during the sesh! I originally came in for one of Xavier's flash designs, and he decided it would be best to redraw the original design to fit my anatomy, which then led him to pitch me the idea of freehanding a similar concept, a skull centipede, and I said LETS DO IT. I trusted Xavier with his idea and he did not disappoint! The tattoo came out so gnarly !! Officially my favorite piece and I feel x10 cooler, I have gotten so many compliments on it B)

    Jayanna Z.

    Today after last minute deciding to get a tattoo, I walked into Retro Row and my expectations were immediately exceeded. I was greeted by Cody at the door, who had a great cheery attitude and they made me feel very comfortable, answering all of my questions and explaining how my tattoo will be the price of the store's minimum ($100). The waiver was very quick and simple to do and Cody was able to get the materials ready while I filled it out and even offered us water to make sure we felt comfortable. Even at the table, they gave me PLENTY of time to make sure I was making the right decision before they start the tattoo process, offering many different sizes of stencils and placements as well, giving their advice on which placement is the best. They also gave encouragement and was able to distract me by talking to me during the painful parts of the process. It was overall such a great experience and if I were to get another tattoo in the future, I would definitely go back to Retro Row Ink (even though I don't live in the area). Thank you Cody!!

    Lexie T.

    Nika is the best! Hands down so worth it! She has such a great talent and eye! I have given her two ideas and she has hit them out if the park. I've given her the specifics of what I wanted and she designed some amazing peices for me, can't wait for her to do more!

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    4.8(631 reviews)
    3.7 mi
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    Thank you to Joslyn for helping me repierce my septum. I am very pleased with the experience and…read morewas informed on how to use a glass retainer to maintain my septum whenever I have an MRI. This is the second time that I've been to the tattoo and piercing shop; the first time I went with a friend and also came in for a repiercing due to a hospitalization. I'm hoping this will be the last time that I go to this shop for a repiercing, but I will definitely come back here if I have to. Joslyn was extremely professional and made sure I felt comfortable the entire time during the piercing process by double checking that it didn't hurt. I had to purchase one of their steel titanium jewelry ($15 was the cheapest one) and was not allowed to use my own jewelry that I bought from Laughing Buddha. Which is totally understandable and makes sense as to why they don't use other jewelry outside of their own. I think it also specifies in their rules or contract that you're not allowed to bring in outside jewelry, but I would call to make sure. I also did not like that they didn't have a more comfortable waiting/seating area. Those tiny chairs on wheels are not really plus-sized friendly and I would have appreciated a regular chair instead of those. The online booking experience for an appointment within 3 days was easy to use on their website. I believe there was a $5 security deposit that goes into your overall total at the end of your piercing/tattoo session. In fact, my piercer Joslyn even emailed me to ask questions about my piercing history and whatnot. I really appreciated her attentiveness to detail and for taking the initiative to understand her customer's needs. Overall, I had a pleasant experience with my piercer Joslyn and would highly recommend her for your piercing needs. Thanks again!!

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    I really want to give a shout out to Courtney Moore. I needed 2 tatts corrected and she excellently…read morehelped me with both, with amazing prices. The first one was a poorly done wedding ring tatt done by a neighborhood friend. It lacked layers and defining lines and basically said what the marriage felt like and I wanted to put a bat over it with some red behind it to contrast my path when I filed for divorce. It looked incredible and it even has a tiny cute little face, and it's my ring finger! Then I had a "bat ass" tatt I needed correction from. I originally wanted the drips to be sumi-E ink style and the former artist charged me so much, lacked details, did it his own way even though he required my own specific design - he just couldn't get the interpretation down and I did not want to risk another visit with him. I knew Courtney would get it. She spent time doing her own design of my verbal input with some visual references and ended up adding extra details I could only dream of but never say aloud. She did it in 2 visits, not as heavy handed, and again the price was right. Her music vibes! Always a great time at Broadway. Also if you're into piercings, I've never seen an unhappy customer and believe me I say there for hours! I'll prob take my cousin for that. Thank you soooo much Courtney, you're an incredible artist all around!

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    I recently had my first two appointments with Michael after being referred to him by family members…read morehe's tattooed. Their tattoos always looked clean, professional, and creative, so I felt confident booking with him. For my first tattoo, Michael was able to take me as a walk-in, which I really appreciated. Even though I didn't have an appointment, I never felt rushed. I explained what I wanted verbally, and he immediately sketched up a design that was exactly what I had in mind. From start to finish, I was tattooed in less than an hour. It's been a few weeks now, and it has healed beautifully. I went back for a second tattoo, a small rib piece. I had sent him the font I liked beforehand, and when I got there, he whipped up a few size suggestions to help me choose what looked best. He took the time to make sure everything was spelled correctly and placed exactly the way I wanted before we started. Both experiences have been fantastic. Michael is professional, clean, efficient, and genuinely cares about the quality of his work. His workstation was spotless, and for my rib tattoo, he even used a clean drape on the bed to make sure I was comfortable while lying on my side. If you're looking for a tattoo artist who is talented, creative, detail-oriented, and respectful of your time, I highly recommend Michael. I've had two great experiences with him, and I'll definitely be working with him again on

    This shop is such a vibe. I walk in and out a whole different person. The artists are all very…read morewelcoming and very professional. I love my tattoos and I'm grateful for how my artist did my work and really took the time to make the pieces come to life. Definitely recommend this shop over any other shop out there.... just saying ‍

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    5.0(14 reviews)
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    You know a space is an entire vibe when you don't even come in as a client, but just to tag along…read morewith your friend who's getting a tattoo. ​From the moment you cross the threshold, Danielle and her crew's radiant energy absorbs you. The space is friendly, warm, queer, witchy, and an entire fucking vibe. It was like hanging out at your homegirl's crib eating snacks and talking about anything from relationships to life goals, all while watching Megan Thee Stallion videos. Real hot girl shit! ​I also believe that the universe perfectly aligns you with like-minded people and situations, no matter what part of your life journey you're currently trekking through. After a series of signs telling me to start digging into my social media bag, this studio further reaffirmed that I need to step out of my comfort zone and start making content--especially since I basically walked into a masterclass on content creation. They were shooting vids for their different socials, and I gained such invaluable information from the crew. I left feeling so fulfilled and had the same dopamine rush as if I were the one under the tattoo needle. I knew I was meant to be in that space at that exact time. ​My friend's tat came out so bomb! I got to sit up close throughout the entire process, and we all laughed and shared experiences the whole time. Needless to say, when I am ready for my next tattoo, I will not hesitate to book here.

    Cassidy is absolutely wonderful, and I genuinely can't wait for my next appointment!…read more A friend recommended the shop when my best friend and I were looking for a place near the Queen Mary for our girls weekend and I'm so glad he did. The shop's energy and decor are witchy, welcoming, and so positive, it immediately made me feel comfortable and excited to be there. I first found Cassidy through the shop's Instagram and loved her work! I submitted a request form via the link in her profile with the details of our design idea, and she responded quickly to confirm the booking and gather a few more specifics. She was friendly, clear, and professional throughout the whole process. On the day of our appointment, Cassidy had multiple size options ready for us to choose from, and once we settled on the size, she got started right away. The tattoo came out beautifully with clean lines, great placement, and exactly what we envisioned. She worked efficiently but with so much care and attention to detail. I also really appreciated how she provided an aftercare kit at the end of our session and it included unscented soap, unscented lotion, clear care instructions, and even a little sweet treat. It was such a thoughtful touch and made the experience feel even more special. While I was there, I completely fell in love with one of the stencils she had displayed at her station and now I'm even more excited for my next tattoo with her. I truly couldn't be happier with the entire experience!

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