Sorry Mom

Stopped in on a random Friday to get a small wrist tatt that I had been thinking about. The staff…read morewere super nice, informative and welcoming. They found an artist for me in minutes. Nico quickly drew what I wanted, took my feedback and drew another then we were off to the chair. He kept me laughing the entire time that I didn't even notice the pain. Super happy with the outcome. This is my second tattoo from Temple...I guess you can call this my go-to spot.

Amazing service. Amazing vibes. High quality artists and establishment. Highly recommend for cover…read moreups.

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First EKG tattoo on my chest

Premium Tattoo

The shop is cute , the staff are nice , but the only issue I have is that even when they tell you…read moreto reach out on Instagram they won't even see your message. One of my finger tattoo completely scrapped off. Not returning to this shop

Matt Decker is awesome! He took my crappy tribal tattoo and turned it into a work of art to be…read moreproud of showing off! I highly recommend this tattoo shop!

Tattoo by Olivia

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Tattoo by Matt

Sacred Tattoo

4.6(280 reviews)

0.4 mi•Old Oakland

I walked into this shop on a Monday around 530 pm. The young man (tall, slim, with long black hair)…read morewith a green beanie on was extremely rude and condescending when asked about the work done at this shop. He was unwilling to help me view other artist work and his own: Who willingly turns away a customer willing to spend $$$ finishing an arm sleeve? Could it be because I am a WOMAN who is Black?? Ladies ( and gents) Do NOT waste your time here. Go where you and your money is valued and appreciated. The world is better off without jerks like this employee. I will be following up with management and the owners asap.

Once again Oey has delivered. Will be back to him for another one…read more He is very in tune to the artist within

Blind Justice

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Industrial Tattoo

4.5(1k reviews)

4.1 mi•Telegraph Ave

•$$$

My nose hoop gave me an irritation bump, so I decided it would be best to go back to a stud for…read moreawhile. So I stopped by Industrial Tattoo to get jewelry and assistance with swapping it out. This time I stopped by on a weekday, in the AM, and the wait time was cut significantly. My first visit I was there for a minimum of 2 hours, this time I waited 15 mins tops. The shop only charges 10 bucks to change your jewelry, but where you really pay is for the jewelry. I decided on a dainty, solid stud, and it was nearly 200 bucks. Dang!! I mean, look, they are listed on the Association of Piercing Professionals (something like that), so I know it's wise to visit them for all of my piercing needs. But sheesh lol. It will be awhile before I get new jewelry, I'll say that much, but regardless I am happy with my new stud and I'm happy with the service.

Industrial Tattoo is located not too far from UC Berkeley, so parking may be a bit hit or miss. The…read moreshop is tucked away from the main street, so they may be easily missed. I heard very good things about this spot, so I was excited to come here. A bit background, my tragus earrings fell out about 3 days prior to this visit. I lost one, so I decided to get a new set and wanted someone out the jewelry back in for me, as it is difficult for me to get the backing for these piercings, Anyway, I stopped in, was greeted, and informed to fill out a form on my phone. After filling it out, I was taken to the glass case where the earrings were and the ones I wanted only have one left, so I picked out a different pair (they sell the earrings individually). I was told to wait for the piercer to help me. After a short wait, someone came out for me and we went to the back. I got settled on the piercing / tattoo bed and was walked through the process. My piercer was nice and since we were just putting new ones in, it was a quick process. I went back to the front to get rung up for the jewelry and service (they do charge $10 for each piercing change). The reason why I gave them a 2 is because one of my tragus swelled up very badly. Not sure why it would had swelled up like that, as I did not get pierced, so I am not sure if they did not clean the jewelry properly or practice correct hand hygiene. I had to carefully clean it, as it was so inflamed and hurt so badly for days. Overall, it would had been a 1, but the experience up to afterwards was pleasant.

1.8 mi•Temescal, North Oakland

The day I got my piercing it looks pretty nice and she did a great job. My objective was to go for 2Pac style kind of nose piercing.

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Tattoo 13

4.6(180 reviews)

Best shop in Oakland. The original tattoo 13 LOCATION HAS MOVED this year after 25 years. Good…read morenews, the same owner and same artists are just down the street. NEW ADDRESS is 4228 Telegraph avenue on the corner of 43rd and Telegraph next to the bar Tall boy.

Nino was very nice. He made the changes we asked for. Made some jokes to make me laugh and not…read morefeel so scared. My husband and I got matching tattoos.

Corner of 43rd and Telegraph next to Tall boy and across from Kansai

New shop address

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Same people, new shop, same neighborhood

Oakland Ink

4.5(57 reviews)

0.2 mi•Oakland Chinatown

This is about a year ago. Very professional and on time. He…read morewas nice and my tattoo came out so well. I'm going back in a few weeks to get another. The vibe was good- mellow

Darryl is an ink master, and a master at many forms of art. He's always professional, patient, and…read moremakes the experience fun. If you're looking for a great tattoo go see Darryl.

1.4 mi•Grand Lake, Lower Hills

Selfie with new tattoo

Another selfie with tattoo

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Artwork by Darryl of Oakland Ink

Bell & Iron Tattoo

4.9(156 reviews)

great splendid magical experience - tattoo by Mr. Washington! easy process, great communication,…read moreand very simple to book an appointment! Mr. Washington was the best one in there! thank you! - Caleb

I had an amazing experience at Bell & Iron today! Sophie was my tattoo artist, and is clearly a…read moreyoung up and comer. From my first contact via Instagram and then in the shop, they were friendly, professional, enthusiastic, and patient. They made the whole experience very comfortable and natural, and any nerves I had were gone in no time. This was only my second tattoo and I find the whole experience somewhat intimidating, especially after having a judgmental and pretentious artist for my first tattoo. The time I spent at Bell & Iron was completely different, and I'd recommend this shop in a heartbeat. The owner was buzzing around during my session as well, and I could tell he was also very warm and welcoming to every customer, no matter who they are. I'm sure I'll go back to work with Sophie again in the future!

Floral arm completed by Lo

Snapdragons on inner left shin by Lo, 2.5 weeks healed

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Modern Electric Studio

4.8(75 reviews)

2.9 mi

I was looking for an artist that could create me a original art piece based off some inspiration…read morepictures and a vague description and she brought my idea to life and delivered amazingly. She is the most talented artist I have ever worked with and am currently working on a another custom piece with her. She has a light touch and delivers the finest most clean lines. She is such a kind and generous person and artist and makes a long 6 hour session seem like 2. She made sure I was comfortable and hydrated routinely and was very accommodating to my schedule. I appreciated the special consultation time she built into our appointment to make sure that my tattoo was exactly what I was looking for. I cannot recommend her enough!

Autumn is extremely talented. I did some thorough research on getting some realism tattoos done and…read morecame across her Instagram. Decided to go with her and glad I did. The tattoos came out amazing. Even better than the pictures. I am still blown away how good they came out. Will def be going to her for my future endeavors.

Tattoo by: @swamp.puppy

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Tattoo by @swamp.puppy You can find them on IG or Tiktok under the username swamp.puppy

Lucky 13 Tattoos

4.8(218 reviews)

3.3 mi

Decided to get my lobes pierced a couple of weeks ago here. I was well informed, the service was…read morepainless and quick. I love my piercings.

I got second ear piercings done by Kristie & she was awesome. She answered all my questions & gave…read moregreat advice when it came to jewelry selection. Book an appointment with her. Would go to her again! She pays attention to all the details! Her jewelry selection definitely makes you want to get more piercings done. Definitely clean & observed her doing sterile techniques.

3.0 mi•Rockridge, North Oakland

Rose gold ear piercing.

The waiting room

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O Tattoo Studio

5.0(124 reviews)

Arie was amazing to work with!…read more I reached out to her via email for a custom design and everything went really smoothly. I sent her lots of reference images and the tattoo she created was exactly what I wanted. Her communication was consistent and she got back to me quickly whenever I had questions. I wanted a fine line design with some ornamental touches and I'm so happy with my result. The studio is very welcoming, clean and comfortable. My tattoo was pretty large for my first one, but I felt fine the entire time and Arie checked on me consistently. Applying the stencil took time, but I'm grateful for that because the placement was exactly what I wanted. We ended up going bigger day of and seeing the piece on my body with a stencil was super helpful in getting it right. I really appreciated Arie's calm demeanor & attention to detail! I get so many compliments on my tattoo, and I'm already planning to come back for more. The healing process was a breeze and my skin was never irritated, even immediately after my tattoo was completed. Highly recommend working with Arie and visiting O Tattoo if you're looking for a beautiful piece, that's done by a qualified, artistic professional.

I got a tattoo here May 2024 with KG. She was great throughout the whole process! I sent her my…read moreidea of what I wanted my tattoo to look like and what exactly I liked if each reference and she nailed it. She was so sweet and the vibe of the studio was also so calm. I would totally refer her to other people looking to get tats done in and outside of Oakland!

Fresh photo of first tattoo. Thanks Siri!

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Line work by Siri

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Amthony M.

4 years ago

If I could give them 6 stars I would. Nothing but smiles and a sense of comfortability when you walk through the doors. The overall design and aesthetic of the shop is dope af in the best way possible, and easily makes it more pleasing to look at as if Van Gogh walked in and said "I got y'all, hold my beer". It definitely makes it standout from the crowd and what you would usually see in a regular tattoo shop. Amber had made the tattooing experience nothing short of a fun time, good laughs and memorable stories. Pls support their business because I'm telling you, they have a sense of passion that other artist's would just consider their boring '"9-5". read more

Ari D.

5 years ago

I scheduled an appointment with Jamie for a Studio Ghibli inspired tattoo. She patiently talked me through the whole process while I decided what exactly I wanted and ultimately we decided on a No Face tattoo from Spirited Away. We talked about the positive impact being tattooed by women and non-male artists has had on me as a creative, and I'm so excited that she's opened this shop to support and encourage more women to feel seen in this industry. She was incredibly sweet and the shop was immaculately clean. It was such a pleasure, I went back a week later for a Legend of Korra piece. read more

Calista D.

4 years ago

Got my first stick-and-poke tattoo here. The atmosphere in the shop was extremely chill, and all the artists are very sweet and accommodating. The place is also clean and I felt relaxed and comfortable within the space, which is something that customers should feel during any kind of tattoo session. Sevyn does the coolest stick-and-pokes, recently working up on abstract stuff. Truly mesmerizing work to look at. If you're looking for a place to get your first tattoo, whether you're starting off with a stick-and-poke, linework, or just something more surreal, this place has got you covered! read more

Patrice J.

4 years ago

This was my first piece / stick& poke and I honestly couldn't ask for a more amazing experience! My artist was Seveyn! Beautiful soul and energy, lovely communication, I let her know this was a first experience for me and she made sure I was beyond comfortable, I'm obsessed with my piece I trusted her and she went above and beyond. Also the entire shop itself is safe, women empowering, high energy and very fun conversation place to visit! I got to ring the virgin bell and it was lovely! I can't wait for my next piece! read more

Chloé G.

4 years ago

i've been tattooed there recently and i think that ive never been that confortable in a tattoo studio !! the studio is really clean et absolutely beautiful ! the girls are so friendly and they make u immediately feel confortable. If i come back in san francisco one day, i'll definitely get tattooed again by one of them !! shout-out to Kyley for the amazing tattoo she did to me, i love it !!! thank u girls read more

Nadia Z.

4 years ago

you will never find a better tattoo place. Sorry Mom has the BEST artists in the bay area. The vibe is immaculate and the service is amazing. Sevyn has done 4 of my tattoos and always stuns me with their talent. i always walk in and out with a smile and some sick new pieces. everyone is so kind and accommodating- the best environment for women, lgbtq+ and poc to have a safe space to get tatted! read more

Koffee M.

4 years ago

The atmosphere here is amazing. everyone is super nice and very helpful. Jamie is awesome and really wants to make sure you get what you want! This shop truly cares and takes pride in what they do. They all have amazing work and are amazing people. This place is a must visit Y'all don't sleep on them. I appreciate y'all foreal. there aren't many tattoo shops like this one! All love read more

Sasha J.

3 years ago

I went to Sorry Mom two weeks ago for my first tattoo and I'm so glad I did! Sevyn did a super cute stick and poke skeleton for me. She was so nice, answered any questions I had, and did a great job- thank you!! The place is super cute with an entirely pink lobby (perfect since I had seen the barbie movie earlier that day lol)! I would definitely want to go back for another tattoo!! read more

Sabrina L.

4 years ago

First of all the shop is cute af. It's my favorite shade of pinkkkkkkkk But most of all Sevyn is a talented Angel and makes the whole experience even more amazing. Very detail oriented, patient and super light handed. I've gotten 3 pieces done so far and I will be back for more! Everything is clean, sanitized, welcoming and it feels safe in there. read more

Raina M.

4 years ago

I got my first ever professional stick and poke tat by Sevyn yesterday and it was AMAZING. Pain was 4/10, she has such a gentle hand, and, as always, the energy in the shop was beautiful and I had a great time hanging out and genuinely enjoying my time there. ALSO! I have ZERO pain, soreness, redness, or swelling the day after my tattoo. LOVE YALL read more

Wen M.

4 years ago

10 out 10 stars - love the place, love the girls. Sevyn did my stick and poke and she's amazing!! Quick and painless and she was so great about giving us time with the placement. Also shoutout to Sevyn for accommodating me, my sister, and my sister's boyfriend all in one day. ALSO THEIR VIRGIN WALL IS SO CUTE LOVE IT read more

Lauren R.

4 years ago

best tattoo place in oakland! everyone is so chill and polite!! they're also very attentive and i felt extremely comfortable voicing my opinions about my design. 20/10!! support an all women/femme poc owned tattoo shop! no regrets. going back tomorrow to continue another piece. read more

Scarlet H.

4 years ago

Wonderful first tattoo experience!!! Jamie was super sweet and super quick!! Would definitely come back for more tattoos!!

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