Paul Hernandez did this Lion piece for me and it came out sick!! It's exactly what I wanted and I…read morecould not be happier! I'm getting more work done next week by him and I could not recommend him more!

This tattoo shop was great! From the moment my fiancé and I walked up and asked the guy painting on…read morethe outside of the shop if they were open we felt welcomed. He said yes, walk-in's were welcome and proceeded to escort us in. He introduced us to Chef the artist that would be doing the tattoo and after a quick conversation on the piece was going to be he drew it up and gave my fiancé different options. Chef was quick and professional and the biggest Godzilla fan we've ever met! I would definitely recommend this shop and team for any tattoo work, you won't be disappointed!

A great experience. I had my clavical pierced. So stoked and love it. Ivan the piercer was amazing…read more Easy to talk and very informative. Carla at the counter was nice and supportive. She was approachable, very nice. The place is clean and comfortable. I had 1 of my piercings come out and Ivan was quick to put it back in. I am definitely going back for more. Their amazing. 5 stars

Eddy's last day! Such a lovely guy! I needed to refill my helix, conch and flat that I had to take…read moreout for an MRI. He showed me some super pretty pieces and I left happy!! I'd like to go back and have my other conch done next! The cool thing was that Renaissance in San Clemente sent me to this shop which I thought was super cool.

I had lost one of my nose rings, so I called this shop and I'm so glad I did! Krystal was so…read morepatient with me and even put my new ring in for me when I was having trouble. My hole (hehe) must have began to close because she was able to fix the issue (with literally NO pain - but she was sweet and made sure I was doing ok! Which I really appreciated) and place my new ring in. She even offer me a discount because she felt too long - talk about a humble being. If you want to have an easy and comfortable experience with piercing, definitely ask for Krystal The next morning my nose wasn't swollen or red or sore at all. Thanks Krystal!

Justin has done great work on my first two tattoos. He's currently working on another for me! Read…read moreall the reviews and ignore the obvious ex employees, or those that have never actually gotten service here!!

Great environment, very nice people and great art; I just had Chas do my knuckles and it was an…read moreabsolute great and swift process. Thank you guys so much listening to me ramble and talk music while giving me a great piece! ill definitely update when i can!

I have never had a bad experience here -- not once in the two plus years I've been going here…read more Everyone is welcoming, friendly, and respectful. I see Brian specifically and I can't recommend him enough. I wish I would've been able to meet him sooner. He's covered up a few tattoos seamlessly and I've had a several more larger pieces done by him. They're absolutely beautiful, and something I am truly proud to wear for the rest of my life. I brought a friend to Brian to get her first tattoo and he walked her through everything with patience and respect, making her feel comfortable the whole time. A lot of times when I am out and about, people ask me where I got my tattoos done at and compliment the work he has done. Brian's level of talent is exceptful and reflects through his work. Each piece clearly shows the amount of hardwork, thought, and diligence put behind it. If you're looking for a tattoo shop that is welcoming, passionate about their work, and respectful, look no further and come on in. Below are a few pictures of the tattoos Brian has done for me.

MONTE !!!!! Truly truly cannot recommend this place enough. The space is beautiful - warm,…read morewelcoming. Monte was able to get me & my sister in super last minute. He is incredibly professional, extremely talented, & wonderfully kind. My sister & I are SO grateful to have a piece of Monte's art on us forever! Thank you, Monte!

Amazing shop! Had some work done recently and couldn't be happier. Will come back for all future…read moreTattoo endeavors.

Hands down my worst tattoo and it came out of black sparrow…read more I got this about a month ago and I was very upset so I went to another artist FRANCISCO in the shop he assured me he could fix. I was impressed with previous work he had done and I was eager to get blasted. I dropped 6,000 CASH!!! Was told I would get my legs finish and that tattoo fixed. Prior to the commitment I made him aware I work construction and my schedule constantly changes hour very etc. needless to say I had to cancel and appointment a couple times with a very generous noticed. He basically told me to figure it out and it's going to be 1200 either way. The conversation got heated and I wanted to be cashed out and iv been ghosted. Basically got robbed 6k Just take your hard earned money down the street!!!! These tattoos are only on you forever!

Found Black Sparrow Tattoo on a Google search while visiting San Clemente and just moseyed on in…read more Staff was super chill and friendly. Place was clean. They took me as a walk-in for a touch up. Nice & clean work. Gave me a fair price after looking for a long time with high shop minimums. Highly recommend Edgar! Thanks again!

I was referred to Vance by a good friend. Vance is an incredibly talented and professional tattoo…read moreartist. He worked with me to design the perfect artwork for my crow chest piece and did an amazing job tattooing it. The shop was spotless, and all the other artists were both talented and super friendly. The overall vibe of the shop was relaxed and welcoming. I'll definitely be coming back to get more work done by Vance--highly recommend!

Vance was my artist and he did an amazing job with such precision. I got the coordinates of where I…read morewas born in Scotland and the city skyline behind it. All to start a theme sleeve. I saw what others were having done as well and they were all very impressive. Vance is King when it comes to Tats. Thanks again

Booked my second ink job here with Jordan for a memorial dog paw of my Sadie that was 15 1/2 when…read moreshe passed 4 weeks ago to the day . Jordan took his time making sure to get Sadie's paw print just right before making it person me . I really love my finished product it looks beautiful- thank you so light Jordan and thank you for our previous tattoos my sister and I got for my big birthday in September- our- FAITH - tattoos that also turned out very nice . I feel confident and comfortable coming here as it's home in Dana Point and the guys here are cool and do follow all the safety and hygiene precautions to protect the customers and themselves while working. If you are looking for a new ink job come check these guys they do some awesome work here at True At Heart -Thank you Jordan again for making this a really special experience and heartfelt tat for life .

Jordan did a great job on the artwork and ink! He made the whole experience enjoyable! Definitely…read morewill be returning! Thanks