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    S.T. Tattoo Studio

    4.5 (37 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Letting the artist know that I was upset with my tattoo

    DO NOT GO TO FRANKIE UNLESS YOU WANT EXACTLY HIS STYLE because he will agree to do the style you show him and then do it in his style and not even tell you till it's already done (Screen shots of everything with the tattoo artist- prof that he knew what exactly what I wanted and did what he wanted instead regardless that it was going on my body) Went to this shop to get a tattoo from Frankie. I previously got a tattoo by him a year ago that I really liked it. I sent him a photo of what I wanted this time which was very different from my other tattoo I had done by him. When he was drawing up the tattoo I asked if I could see the process and he said sure, he never once told me he'd prefer if I didn't watch him create the tattoo. As he began pulling stuff from online to create the tattoo I watched and made a couple comments like, I'd prefer the flowers to not be overlapping, could you bring the leafs down a little bit. Nothing crazy. I also reiterated multiple times that I wanted this tattoo to be very fine lines, simple and very minimal shading as to match the art I had sent him and he said he understood, I wanted it to be dainty and feminine. He printed out the stencils and I asked if he could make it smaller, which he replied "no, I don't want to do that I won't be able to make it look as good if I do that." I should have known then this was a red flag. As a talented tattoo artist you'd think it would be no problem to make a tattoo smaller especially since I was not asking for a detailed tattoo. I reluctantly said okay. Even thought the stencils had thick stems compared to my thin stem photo I wanted I thought it would still look okay as a minimalistic outline without much shading. Then we put the stencil on and we started. About half way through I had to go to the bathroom. When I did I noticed he had started to do a lot shading in 2 of the 3 flowers and starting a little on the stem. When I got back to the chair I reiterated that I know he's already started to do some shading, but to please keep it extremely minimal as I do not want a lot of shading and definitely not anymore in the flowers he'd already done. His response was "I have a certain style I like to tattoo" which I replied I know but I really don't want a lot of shading to which he said "look I'm going to do what I think looks best" at that point I should have just walked out. But I have a lot of anxiety when it comes to confronting people and didn't know what to do(this was only my second tattoo) After he finished and I looked in the mirror I noticed it was way more shaded than I ever wanted it to be, he even added more shading to the flowers he has previously started. I told him it looked good but on the inside my heart sank I was so upset. I immediately regretted it and started looking up how long I had to wait until I could get it removed. Don't get me wrong it was a well done tattoo but that doesn't mean it's what I want on my body forever. I can look at my friends tattoo as say oh they're pretty but that doesn't mean they are for me. The next day I texted him to let him know how upset I was and how I honestly wanted to get it removed and would be going elsewhere in the future to someone who listed to what their client wants and not just put something on SOMEONE ELSES BODY just because they prefer that style. He response was extremely rude and unprofessional. Please see the text thread below to get the full force of his attitude. As you can see from the photo, not even close to what I had asked for. Even if he had just done the outline without the shading I would have been happy. But he just did what he wanted with no regard for what his customer wanted...on their own body..

    Heather D.

    Honestly surprised I haven't reviewed them yet, but I ALWAYS suggest Jason to every single person who ever asks for an AWESOME job. I put a couple ideas together and he really helped them come alive For those wondering or looking for inspiration, I got this as a memorial tattoo for my aunt who's favorite flowers are Lillie's (these are hibiscus but there's an OG lily in the right corner) it's a triangle for the three most important women in my life; my aunt and two sisters. They're my whole world and helped shaped me into who I am and molded the idea of what a woman should be in my head, and I am so grateful for that. It's borderless to represent that nothing in life can stop you unless you create the problem yourself. Point is, come here.

    Jen D.

    Frankie did a beautiful job on my sternum tattoo! His rate was affordable, and he was flexible throughout the entire process. I'm so happy with the entire experience and will definitely come back. All the guys were very friendly, checking in to make sure I was doing ok and offering snacks. This place is a gem!

    Nicolina G.

    Jason, the owner of the shop, did an absolutely *incredible* job on my ink! I wanted to cover up a (very large) scar on my left arm that went from the elbow to the wrist. And I'd had other artists tell me they couldn't - or wouldn't - do it. But Jason had no problem. He also created the filigree around the main ink. He wasn't focused on money at all - totally immersed in the art and excellent historian of the place too! I also *love* the connection with the band! (I was admittedly very into thrash metal while in junior high )

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    Liz G.

    ST Tattoo Studio is where I got my very first tattoo by Candice. :) This is when they were located off Lincoln Blvd. still .... I'll never forget it! Because I paid with a "gift certificate" that my besties boyfriend won in a skate competition (... and he decided to give it to me?!?!! - meh!) Pretty much fell in love with my tat and lovely artist and decided to return numerous times over the next few years and got 8 more!!!! The shop is now located off Venice Blvd. and still kicking with some of the original OG's (Jason & Donny)!!!! ;-) HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! GREAT ARTISTS, LOCALLY OWNED, CUTE PIERCER (Nick) - Good Times! #onelove #lg

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    One of the best shop in LA stop by and get a rad tattoo the staff is great! I would recommend this place to everyone the history's free!!!

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    Frankie did an amazing job on a piece, he knows his art and was very accommodating. Very detailed with the line work and love his input.

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    Jason Brown does all of my tattoo work! He is the best artist and I get compliments anytime my tattoos are showing! Highly recommend!!!!

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    The art is top notch, the vibe is always chill and Jason Frankie and Donnie rock every piece they do.

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    I'm sure they do good work and maybe this was a one off, but this was my experience…read more Popped in today 5/24/2026 around 3 pm to replace a lost 16 gauge segment/seemless/clicker ring for recently pierced upper/2nd lobe. The person assigned to assist me (I don't recall names/faces well) put the new segment/seemless/clicker ring in the lower lobe/1st instead of the upper/2nd lobe spot. I don't now how they missed the 2nd lobe because I had a light blue plastic place holder in the 2nd lobe so it wouldn't close up, we talked about it to confirm which one it was, and they saw me take the blue plastic out. Yes, I should have asked for a mirror once they finished to confirm they did it correctly but I trusted they knew what they were doing. I didn't notice, my friend pointed it out a bit after I left the shop, my friend moved it into the correct spot for me. Customer service was normal when I first went in but I didn't feel like driving back, finding parking, and blah blah blah over this. Think this was the breakdown, they didn't provide a receipt and I paid cash. Cost was $30 for the sterilized segment ring, $5 for the service, and I gave a $5 tip.

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