I came here last month to get a tattoo done with Marie and everything about the experience was fantastic, from our initial conversations to the studio itself (very clean, great atmosphere, they take safety very seriously!) to my tattoo which was even better than I had imagined it in my mind. It was painless and healed better than any tattoo Ive gotten in the past, which to me was a testament to her light and expert touch. Thanks so much! read more

Strata and Jay'e were highly reccomended to me specially since this was my first time.... I was SOOO petrified of getting INK'ed but this was something very close to my heart ......but Jay'e made the whole experience Awesome! Love the place, the atmosphere, the people working there! I LOVE my INK! and can't wait to go back next month for more! read more

So glad I looked through yelp's HIDDEN reviews and decided to try Jay'e at Strata - she's amazing! Great work, attention to detail, worked so hard with me to make sure the placement was just right, and the colors, etc. Plus she also seems like a really sweet person, with great camaraderie with her coworkers and apprentices. This was only my second tattoo, so I don't really know if a gentle hand exists, but I did doze off for a while! The pain wasn't too bad. I also don't know general prices, but hers seemed good. I live part time in LA, where there's 10 million tattoo choices - I'm so glad I decided to go here instead. She's pretty booked, so don't plan on walking in, although she has several apprentices that could rock out a line or text piece, I would think. Already planning my next trip to her chair! read more

Shop owner Jay'e Jones is a class act. Her integrity and genuine joy in her work is what sets Strata apart from other shops. I make the drive from the lower desert to Yucca frequently to get tattoo work done and just to hang out with the people there - it's that great of a place. I trust the artists there completely in their safety, quality and professionalism. From the design of the shop, to the hospitality to the artwork produced. If you're serious about the artwork that adorns your body permanently, make a trip to Strata Tattoo Lab. read more

This place is great. Jay is an amazing artist and she is very friendly and warm. She has a great versatility for a lot of different tattoo styles and I am so pleased with the amount of detail in my tattoo. I drove a bit to get out there but it was completely worth it. Can't wait to make my next appointment. read more

Strata Tattoo Lab - Tattoo Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

This place ROCKS! Anya did my tattoo and she nailed it. I waited 2 years after my dog Jack passed to have him tattooed on me. I wanted to make sure I had the perfect tattoo artist and I found it with Anya. She really captured everything about him. It looks like him in every way possible, it's perfect. Not only did she nail this tattoo, she made me feel comfortable during the entire process. It was wonderful from start to finish. I am so lucky that I found her! Also, I drove 2 1/2 hours from LA. WORTH IT!! read more

Strata Tattoo Lab - Jack done by Anya - Tattoo Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

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So far i have had two half sleeves done. The first was a cover up done by Jay Jones (you cant find a better artist in the world) and the second was done by Jays Apprentice, Amanda. Jay sure knows how to pick them!!!!! The whole concept, application and design was done by Amanda. She took my one simple thought, expounded on it and brought everything to life. I could not be happier. Jay strives for the best and it is shown in herself, her crew and her shop. Very clean and everyone is super friendly and very professional. I definitely would recommend anyone who is getting their first tattoo to go to strata/ you dont want to have your first tattoo be a negative experience. I WONT GO ANYWHERE ELSE!!!! read more

Strata Tattoo Lab - Done by Amanda. All her work, ideas and application. Thank you very much Amanda - Tattoo Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Walked in on a Sunday afternoon and was greeted by Michael. Asked if he had openings and he helped me right away. Showed him what i wanted and he sketched it up real quick. Great shop. Great employees. The outcome surpassed my expectations. Definitely coming back for another! read more

Strata Tattoo Lab - Walk in done by Michael! Super stoked. - Tattoo Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

There is no better than Jay'e Jones at Strata! Friends had recommended Jay'e and now that my piece has begun, I know why. Getting my first tattoo was a big deal for me, I wanted a memorial piece for my Grandmother. I shared my ideas and before I knew it Jay'e had created the perfect piece of art. Going into the experience I had no clue what to expect. Jay'e explained the process and made me feel incredibly comfortable. Her work space is very relaxing and the shop is incredibly clean. While I have three sessions left before completion, already I can say my tattoo surpasses my highest expectations. The aftercare was well explained and the healing process was fast and painless. I would highly recommend Strata to anyone considering getting work done! read more

Garret did a great job piercing my tragus. Quick and helpful. Definitely will go back read more

Strata Tattoo Lab - Tragus by Garrett, jewelry by Industrial Strength - Tattoo Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

Strata has a great vibe and feels more like an artistic collaboration in a surreal gallery space than most Tattoo shop experiences. Lately I've been working with Strata Tattoo Lab owner, Jay'e on a sleeve still in progress. She is warm, funny, and patient in helping me bring my complex visions into life. Working between reference material I'm drawn to and allowing her artistic talents to bring them together and play on ideas has been a dream. Her skills blow me away every time I visit from L.A. I appreciate her ability to banter at times and then let me go deep into an comfortable quiet energy space. Last year, my partner got a piece done by Tamara, another wonderful and warm artist there. He couldn't be happier. While he got his work done, I got a small memorial piece done by artist Ryan, and then wandered around the space taking every corner in. All of our experiences have been wonderful. read more

Tamara RULES! The ship is perfectly laid out, super clean and welcoming. Great location and the vibe is the best I have been surrounded by in a long time. Tamara took us as walk ins late on a Sunday evening and we left stoked as hell with our work! Great communication and even better line work. Can't say enough good things about this shop. An all female artist staff is an even bigger plus. First time I have seen that and it was a welcomed breath of fresh air. read more

I've acquired several small pieces of tattoo art over the past 23 years in several different states throughout the United States. Jay'e was the first woman artist to tattoo me. In what appears to be a male dominated profession, Jay'e is on top of her game. I researched her work and studied her reviews prior to scheduling my appointment, and one of the things I read was that she was fast. I can now attest to the validity of that comment. Jay'e is also a personable individual and that always makes for a pleasant experience. Thank you again for a job well done Jay'e! I love my new dainty little piece. read more

Strata Tattoo Lab - Custom Pisces Constellation Tattoo by Jay'e Jones - Tattoo Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

By far the most friendly and professional tattoo establishment I've ever been too. I've been here countless times and will continue to return for years to come. My expectations are always exceeded and will gladly refer my friends and family to this shop for any custom tattoo work and piercings. Jay'e Jones is a fantastic business owner and even better artist! Get it there and get you some!! read more

My artist was Balentine and she nailed this tattoo. Everything is amazing the detail work the line work is perfect not one line is out of place. Her watercolor is just magnificent i couldnt be more happy. Go check them out all have great profiles my fiance and i will be back. Thank you so much! read more

Strata Tattoo Lab - Tattoo Near Me - Yucca Valley, California

This is my second time getting work done at this place and my first time with Tamara. She was amazing!! I appreciated her advice and she made sure I was as comfortable as possible. I got a minimalist tattoo but I was still pleasantly surprised how quickly it was done and how well it turned out. Exactly what I wanted. I would be happy to return to her next time I'm inspired to get some new ink. read more

Ok so this is the deal .... full sleeve going through airport, get asked to step aside only to see where I got my tattoo. Jay'e is awesome, she is so talented Her work is top notch....not too mention she did ALL my permanent make up.. yes you heard it..Eyebrows-eyeliner-lip liner Professional sterilization work area great people read more

This custom only tattoo shop is the best in the hi-desert. Owner Jay'e Jones does a great job at keeping a professional, clean, friendly environment. The decor is creative and cool. The staff is friendly and helpful. I absolutely love all four tattoos I have received from Jay'e and Strata. I drive 350 miles just to come to her. I highly recommend this shop! read more

this is the best tattoo shop in the desert. i couldn't begin to count the compliments i've had on my tats from there. if you want quality custom tattoos or piercings this is definately the place to go. read more

My boyfriend and I live out in the desert area and were looking for a new artist. After going to a couple shops, I went to Strata. Walking in, the shop was awesome. Very clean, and the people there were very nice. Dave Goff helped us out immediately. He worked with our schedule and got us in within a few days. We both had ideas for a new tattoo. Dave made some suggestions and helped us come up with exactly what would look good. When we went in to get the work done, Dave was professional and extremely nice. Without question, he went above and beyond to make sure our tattoos came out awesome. My boyfriend's tattoo was black and grey. Dave did some awesome shading and does beautiful outlines! I went in thinking I was going to get a black and grey tattoo, but Dave encouraged me to get color. I get nervous allowing a new artist full artistic reign, but I'm glad I let Dave incorporate the colors he suggested. The tattoo turned out amazing! Much better than I ever thought it would. And people can tend to go for a tattoo that looks "ok," but don't want to pay high prices for something good. Dave was not the cheapest artist out there, but he doesn't hike his prices either. We paid a very good price for what we got. Honestly, I would have paid more for mine! And I was quoted more at other shops for less work than he did. With Dave, you get what you pay for without feeling like you had to break the bank for a tattoo. To me, it shows he cares more about the art rather than what he's gonna make off it. Overall, he takes his time, gets it done right, and cares about his clients. Hate to be stereotypical, but that's often hard to find in close proximity to a military base. (Yes, I specifically signed up for Yelp to leave this review. But I figured it was more than worth a few minutes of my time to recommend Dave.) read more

I've had many piercings and all have been completely okay. The only time i got a piercing here, it went horrible. I got my nose pierced for my birthday as a present to myself and when i got it done, i actually almost passed out. It hurt, was bleeding, and made me sick. Two days later it fell out and when i went back, it had closed up. I spent $40 to have a piercing for two days, be in pain, and pass out. When i went back to see if there was anything they could do i got attitude, told it was my fault, and nothing they would do about it unless i paid for another peircing. When i got it done elsewhere a couple weeks later, the guy who did it told me the first time it was done it was in a completely wrong place. Thats why it fell out, i was bleeding like crazy and in pain, and why i passed out. And when i got it done, i had no pain, felt fine, healed up perfectly, and it was cheaper. I wont go there again. The only good side was how friendly the staff was originally. read more

My husband has been going here for about four years now and been getting most of his work done by Jay'e. She does great work and is a easy going person, easy to get along with. The atmosphere is great Jay'e said she did most of the 'designing'. read more

So i was looking at tattoo shops on yelp and i seen this place. This place is really cool the staff is pretty chill. Anya did my tattoo and she did an amazing job. I totally recommend this place:) read more

I love the atmosphere and the vibe I get from going to Strata! Great artists who respect you and your opinion. A lot of tattoo artists have huge egos that need to be in check, but coming to Strata you wont get that vibe. Jay'e Jones is VERY recommended!:) read more

Jay'e is great and Anya is a wonderful artist. Ive been pierced and tattooed there, they are fair priced and a pleasure to deal with

This place is awesome! Great atmosphere the artists are great people especially Tamara , talks to you and engages herself with you and does an amazing job! Love the work she's done on me! 10/10 read more

I am glad to post an awsome review about strata. I had posted a bad review because of a messed up tat I got, but it is all better now. Jay hooked me and my friends up. She fixed what we had then added the most awsome colors to them. Thank you Jay for making it right. We love our tattoos now. They are beautiful. Did I mention she did all of them no charge! Love u Jay! read more

I had Jay'e do my tattoo's...she is the best!! She did my very first one & I was so nervous LOL! She made me feel totally at ease & relaxed. She has a light touch, so very minamal pain if any. I get comments on her work & always send them to Jay'e & Stratta !! Thanks Jay'e !! read more

This place rocks Amanda is a great artist and very talented it's a clean environment and all the artist are nice

It was my first time getting pierced besides my basic lobes & I was a bit scared but everyone made it a great experience & explained everything to me to prevent swelling & infections which was nice, I highly recommend this place read more

Thanks so much me and my hubby loves our tattoos and the people how work there are really nice and helpful and told us on how to make our tattoos clean and look good. We will come back! read more

Rad people, clean shop, and amazing work. I've gotten tattooed here three times and each time has been amazing.

This shop does really good work. The newest girl there Amanda is a gem. She is very good at tattoos and she just makes you feel comfortable. The owner was super nice and she is always smiling. I can't wait to go back and throw more money into my tattoos. :) read more

Jay'e created magic on my arm that I'm proud will be with me for life.... The tattoo is cool too!

Been going to see Jaye for many years, have over 10 hours in her chair, it's always a great positive experience. Jayes work is beautiful and she is always a pleasure to deal with.. I've also had other artists at Strata do work and it's always a great experience. Can't say enough how great the atmosphere and talent is at Strata Tattoo Lab! read more

Strata Tattoo Lab is an incredibly clean, professional, and all around excellent tattoo shop. I have been all over the US and gotten inked in 5 different states. By far, Strata is the best. I have had both piercings and tattoos done at this shop. I loved that Jay'e was willing to work on all the small detail that went into my custom tattoo. She spent a good amount of time taking my concept and customizing it so that it was unique and definitely one of a kind. She made sure that it was exactly what I wanted and then rocked it out! She also did some shading on another tattoo that I had done years ago. She made it look brand new and like a whole new tattoo. While she loves doing color, she is very adept at blacks and grays as well. Dennis is the piercer at Strata and he is cool as hell. He custom ordered me some jewelry and then helped me decide on the best placement for it. He obviously loves what he does and makes sure that his clients are stoked with their outcomes. All in all clean shop with professional and easy going artists. HIGHLY recommend!! read more

Shane Prater is hands down the best Neotraditional tattoo artist on the west coast. I had the pleasure of him doing a piece for me on my arm and it was quick, relatively painless and is probably the best artwork I've ever gotten done. Great place, amazingly friendly and helpful staff, and I look forward to going again to have more done. read more

I've been tattooed in many locations, both physically and geographically speaking. When my spouse got stationed in 29 Palms, I didn't think I'd ever find an outstanding tattoo artist here in the high desert. But then I found Strata Tattoo Lab on Yelp. Checked out the portfolio Jay'e had, and I was flabbergasted. So much talent! I called to make an appointment, thinking she'd be booked up for months, but she said she'd be able to squeeze me in that week! I had a piece on my shoulder that I LOVED until I put some special sunscreen on, and it leeched the color out. I was heartbroken. Jay'e not only fixed it up, but made it more dynamic- I was so impressed. And she is FAST. Jay'e was fun to talk to, as well. She has a fantastic personality and is just a hoot. Her shop is immaculately clean, but not only that, it's designed and decorated so well. She is an artist in every sense of the word, but clearly a hard worker with so much passion for her job. I cannot recommend Jay'e and her shop enough! read more

I had the pleasure of getting a tattoo from Amanda last night, and to say I'm extremely pleased would be an understatement. She's very talented, and she took all my suggestions as well as some of her own ideas, and rocked it! An added plus is she's very outgoing and friendly (as well as everyone else in the shop). I can't wait to go back to her for more work in the future! read more

i love this shop! jay'e has done some awesome work for me on multiple occassions. i can't go anywhere without someone making a comment on the beautiful 1/2 sleeve she did for me recently. thank you so much sweety! read more