Best place in town. Had a COVER UP done. My scratchy tattoo looks AMAZING!! It was fast, painless,…read moreAFFORDABLE! From the moment I walked in I felt comfortable. Mike sat with me, explained his process. He was professional, friendly. Looking forward to having more work done at BLACKWATER TATTOO .

Nike is probably the best tattoo artist im all of San Diego. Plus his staff not far behind. I…read morecannot say enough about him and his staff and how much they really care about their customers. Been going to him for many years and I send all my friends and not a single one has ever had one problem and absolute rave about his work. He can do things that others can't and he does it so quickly that you will be mesmerized. Later you might find yourself asking later how did he do that kind of quality work and do it so quickly?

Loved this place! The staff was super friendly and helpful. I got tattooed by Evelyn, she was so…read morekind and left my tattoo better than imagined!

My friend got his septum pierced for friday the 13th and the piercing is in a weird/wrong spot and…read moreit's sitting on his lip as it should not ? He went back to get it fixed and she still charged him even though she was the one who did it wrong the first time?

The best experience I've had. Took a concept and brought it to life. Steve is an extraordinary…read morevisionary and artist and the whole studio of artists treated me like family. I couldn't recommend them more. If you're thinking of getting your first tattoo or looking for your next, visit Lionsden. You will not be disappointed. Epic attention to detail, amazing atmosphere, kind professionals and talented artists.

Terrible attitude + subpar tattoos. If I could leave 0 stars I would. They're welcoming at all…read more There's an ongoing joke that tattoo spots these days make it feel like they're inconvenienced by walk-in and I never experienced it until I visited this spot, except I was attending a Friday the 13 flash event. The tattoos were not great quality either. My artist which I believe is the owner or one of the main guys gave me attitude when I asked if he could make my tattoo half and inch small. Then I asked if he could rotate it as in physically turn it before placing it and he got annoyed again, said I'd have to pay extra if I'm going to be asking for all that. I explained it wanted it at 90 degree angle vs how how was going to place it. He wouldn't need to make any further changes. Obviously it was a misunderstanding but the way he spoke to me was not friendly at all. But the real issue was how bad the tattle was, didn't look like what was on the flash sheet at all. On the sheet it looked like fine line and well. Just look at my picture to see the issue. You can hardly read the inner part which was supposed to say Veneno. Overall it just came out sloppy and I'm genuinely embarrassed by it. I lie to folks and say that it's supposed to look like that to give spooky vibes but in reality that's not how the tattoo was portrayed on the flash sheet, I think they tatted a little too deep too.

Highly recommend! Louis knows what he's doing and does it well! The attention to detail, light…read morehand, and communication is what sets this shop apart!

Rudest people i have ever encountered. Cannot do a simple service. Will hang up right in your face…read morewithout answering a simple question about a switch of a piercing. I do not recommend this place to anybody. Treating people like S*** wont get you or your business anywhere.

Absolutely amazing experience at Chapter One. I had a massive cover up done by Colton. His work is…read morebar none. If you looking for a killer tattoo artist look no further. You will not be disappointed.

I went in for a back piece done by Tyler and it came out wonderfully. All of the staff were warm…read moreand professional; the interior of the store is exquitely maintained yet still retains a sense of welcoming. I will be going back for more work and would recommend it to anyone.

Ri did my tattoo of a butterfly for my late grandmother and I'm in love with it! The quality or the…read moreart, the attention to detail and the masterpiece she created has me gushing every time I look at it TENS ACROSS THE BOARD I couldn't be more happier with it! Thank you again

I got my first tattoo here & couldn't have had a better experience! My bestfriend & I walked in on…read morea Sunday afternoon and they helped us right away. They were able to alter our tattoo idea so it was perfect for us and also offered different size options. Derik took great care of me. Everything was clean/sterile and he definitely cares for his clients. He made sure the tattoo stencil was placed exactly where I wanted it and always made sure I was comfortable during the process. The little things he did definitely made my experience less nerve-wracking. Everyone in the shop was amazing & they all work really well together. I'd definitely come back to see Derik for my next tat!

This place is the best. I got my first tattoo in 15 years here, and couldn't have asked for a…read morebetter vibe or better people. Kori Callu did my tattoo -- can't recommend him enough -- but all the artists that were around were also super nice and clearly love their craft as much as Kori does. Marissa brought me soda and chocolate when I started getting too hot so they are also life savers here lol. You won't regret going here!! I'm already thinking of my next tattoo excuse.

Have gone here 5 times and my gf 2 times! I send people here. I have seen Kaitlin (KJ) & Tyianna…read more The shop feels welcoming, the shop girls are great. I always feel the vibe is 10/10. They are so clean and organized even during Friday 13th madness. I have had my leg ankle and arm done here. Each artist is personable and welcoming. It's nice that you hear them alongside one another have good conversations and interactions. 10/10 this is a shop i will always have an appointment at.

Still love this place but unfortunately parking is unbearable. I have come and left due to no…read moreparking....

The lady who pierced me was very welcoming and nice, she talked to me for a bit abo it the piercing…read moreand how the healing goes, overall very friendly and nice lady customer service wise. as for the piercing I got a naval/belly button piercing here and it came out extremely crooked. I understand that everybodies anatomy is different and it could cause a slight tilt on the piercing but it's been weeks since I got the piercing and looking at it now with no more swelling or redness it is almost ridiculous how off the piercing is. It's very obvious and disappointing how crooked it is. I even went home to my home piercer and even he left a comment saying that it was done very poorly. Loved the service and friendliness but unfortunately Im going to take out the piecing let it heal and then get it redone somewhere else. I want to prefaced that I really hate leaving a bad review and I tried to convince myself that it was fine but honestly just the comments I get from my friends and even another piercer about how it looks just kind of made me feel like I needed to share my honest experience.

Wilde was a god send! He performed an amazing procedure on me to correct a very bad piercing on…read moreboth ears from someone that should not be in the business. Now the problem is, I can't live without him! I trust no one else for my piercings. His kindness and support is very rare in this business. What an amazing person!

Planning to call in to refund for my septum bcuz it was pierced extremely low by the blonde lady :(read more

I am so thankful to Yelp i found this place to get my first tattoo. I wanted a custom design done…read moreand Dannie made it happen. The design shows my personality, affiliation, and roots, and it doesn't feel like he's digging into your skin and he's fast. He makes sure you're satisfied with the design and leave the shop happy. The shop itself is clean and i like how their designs and works are displayed on the walls. I highly recommend this place and Dannie.

Brotha Dannie, the owner, blasted my chest with a Poly flow/Micronesian tribal a couple of weeks…read moreago. Reddit Tat2 is a family owned, soon to be, tattoo organizational chain (He's opening up a shop in Guam). While he's blasting in his side of the studio - his wife is doing her thing on the other side while their daughter runs around her, soon to be, tattoo kingdom. Dannie is hella good people, with sick ass skills. The minute you walk into his shop you feel very welcomed, AND at home. He immediately puts on some chill ass island music to ease your nerves before the blasting. You tell him what you want, he sketches it on the spot, on where you want it, and he does his magic. "Addicted" is a strong word, but one that I'm reminded of when frequently looking at Dannie's tattoo portfolio on either IG or FB. His tribal-art-inspired portraits and tropical designs are just magnetic and beautiful for its appreciation of simplicity. His use of color is just right, enough to give a pop to tribal tattoos. If you're ever in the area, want a bomb ass chronically acclaimed tattoo, from the islands (Micronesia, Polynesia, and/or Melanesia) or just simply have a deep appreciation for tribal tattoos - hit up Reddirt Tat2 for some clean ass lines! His work definitely speaks for itself: diverse, meticulous, and hella classy. A lot of his tattoos will last the test of time for its untiring use of black, and linework.