I've been dreaming of a Moomin tattoo for a long time, and finding the perfect artist was crucial…read more Having grown up with the Moomin Valley Kids show, those memories were dear to me. Cohav came highly recommended in my local Facebook group, and after seeing a video of her charming studio, I eagerly booked an appointment for December 25th. The journey from Santa Monica was smooth, and Cohav's studio lived up to its cozy charm. Beyond her impressive skills, Cohav's patience, knowledge, and positive energy made the experience delightful. My tattoo turned out exactly as I envisioned. Cohav isn't just a talented artist; she brings a beautiful vibe to the entire process. Don't miss out--this is your sign to go and get that tattoo! (I'm already thinking about my next one!).

Cohav is not just a talented artist, but also an amazing person. She's kind, funny, patient, and…read moreflexible. She took the pics I'd sent combined with what we talked about to create EXACTLY what I've been thinking about for years. Her fine line work is second to none. We got stage 1 done today and will finish the rest in a couple of weeks. I'll post pictures when it's done. She wonderful!

Yes yes and more yes. Warren is my go to guy. I could t be happier with the experience and the…read moretattoos I've gotten from him. The shop if very well kept and clean and overall a very chill and inviting vibe.

I came to visit my daughter fromm Washington State. My daughter and I wanted a simple tattoo, we…read moreshowed Cameron what we wanted. Hw added his own touch. He made them awesome. Clean shop good vibes all around. Reasonable price. I will be returning at my next visit. Thank you Cameron.

I've been here multiple times since 2017, & the staff has never failed me. I made an appointment…read moreand everyone was super nice and helpful. Sandy did my piercings and was super cool, sweet and accommodating. I had another excellent experience here. Can't go anywhere else. I even live in downtown San Diego and still make the drive here!!

Literally did NOT love this experience. We were just sitting there vibing and suddenly they usher…read moreanother client into the room without even asking us?? No warning, no "are you okay with sharing the room?" nothing. I look up and my friends are being told to scoot over by some dude! But they're super strict about "no pictures allowed" for "privacy," yet it's totally fine to stick random people in the same room as us?? Make it make sense. For how overpriced it is, you'd think basic privacy would be included. The whole thing just felt uncomfortable and unprofessional. Definitely not coming back.

Got my first tattoo here the other night, great experience! Cassandra was my artist, incredibly…read moreprofessional and charismatic . Comfortable environment. 10/10 experience.

I got my first tattoo by Ivan and he did a great job! He did exactly what I wanted. He was patient,…read moregentle and meticulous with his work. I love my tattoo and would absolutely recommend this artist to anyone. Thank you Ivan.

Quality, excellent customer service!!! Doesn't matter if you want an new Tatt or piercing they got…read moreu!!! Prices are great given the quality of work I go no where else!!!

Highly recommend Ollie the Impaler if you're wanting a piercing. He's got a great personality and…read morereally knows what he's doing. He was very friendly and answered all my questions, even though I wasn't the one who got pierced. My friend was nervous and he was very patient with her, and was able to set her at ease. He very thoroughly explained the process to her and did the piercing without causing her any pain. He's also fair priced. He has a very clean space that is nicely decorated all around. Definitely a cool dude, while being very professional. My only complaint would be how hot the place was. It was even humid in there.

Katherine Parada is the absolute best! I've had 4 sessions with her in as many months, and have…read morebrought several family and friends back with me. We all LOVE the pieces that she's done for us! In addition to being creative and highly skilled, she's also really fun and easy to talk to. Every session has been enjoyable, and I always feel excited and proud to bring another loved one in to get tattooed by her. Kat takes the time to really understand the vision and heart behind each request, then works hard to bring that request to life! My tattoos are beautiful and have all healed well. They turned out even better than I was envisioning! I get compliments on them all the time. I'm already dreaming up my next tattoos and can't wait to work with Kat again! As far as the shop itself, Golden Child is clean, professional, and friendly. Every time I've come in, the owner and multiple other artist swing by throughout the session to check on Kat and on me, see if we need anything, and compliment the tattoo. Golden Child has built a little family, and it resonates in everything they do. Highly recommend!

I was not satisfied with my visit to Golden Child today because I believe the experience should…read morehave been handled better. This will be a detailed review of what I observed and experienced. Short version: Better time management is needed with appointments and clients who have placed deposits. There is no reason for clients to be scheduled for specific appointment times if they are then left waiting 30+ minutes past that time to be seen. Also blood around the piercing site should be properly cleaned before allowing the client to leave. Longer version: I made an appointment for my baby's earlobe piercing at 1:30 PM. We arrived at 1:20 PM to check in and were greeted and asked to complete the waiver online. While we were waiting, there were multiple clients in the foyer, it seemed like a busy part of the day but I was relived to have made an appointment for our visit . During this time, another client was visibly upset and speaking with Birdie. That interaction escalated to the point where they moved the conversation outside. Our appointment was with Birdie, we waited patiently while this was handled. However, this interaction extended into our appointment time. Birdie finished the conversation around or shortly after 1:30 PM, at which point she appeared visibly flustered and behind schedule. Another client who had been waiting before us was taken back, and we continued to wait. We were not called back until close to 2:00 PM, approximately 30 minutes past our scheduled appointment time. At that point, our baby was understandably fussy from the extended wait. When we were finally brought back, Birdie explained the process and how she wanted us to hold the baby. However, the entire interaction felt rushed. I understand that infant piercings require efficiency, but that does not justify a rushed appointment process. No piercing should be rushed, regardless of the client's age. Additionally, directly after the piercing, we noticed visible blood left on and around my daughter's earlobe. I will include photos for reference. I thought based on standard infection control practices and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, any visible blood should be properly cleaned and the area disinfected before the client leaves. I personally have a good amount of body piercings that were done at reputable piercing shops and have never left without the piercing sight being cleaned and inspected. Final concern: My main concerns are the lack of time management with scheduled appointments, the rushed nature of the procedure, and the inadequate cleaning after the piercing. I believe these are important areas that should be addressed for client safety and overall service quality.

This is genuinely the BEST tattoo shop I've been to, and I've gotten tattoos from a wide array of…read moreplaces... from in-home tattoos on Camp Pendleton, to shops across the states, and this shop takes the cake! Jordan Nelson did an amazing job today, and not only provided a beautiful piece of art, but corrected a piece I had previously from a not-so-professional artist. This piece was worth every penny, my husband had even stopped by during the process and immediately knew he'd be booking shortly after me. You can't beat quality like this, and this shop is a rare gem that specializes in ALL tattoo styles. Jordan himself has 18 years of experience in all kinds of tattoo designs and was extremely informative and kind, not only does he tell you everything you need to know, but he explains the "why" behind it all. In my case, scheduling was one of the first positive impressions he made on my experience- he worked with me and my schedule as a stay at home mom and came in on his own off day just to work on my piece! I could rave about this place forever, so I'll leave it with this- if you're looking for a positive experience and quality work, this is the place.

This experience left me upset and disappointed…read more I booked a tattoo appointment with Skye, paid a deposit, and asked for the design in advance because this tattoo had deep personal meaning. I never received the design. On the day of the appointment, I showed up. Skye did not. She canceled last minute and asked to reschedule. Because I am deploying soon with the military, rescheduling was not an option. I explained this calmly and requested a refund, since the artist failed to show up. Skye initially said she would send it, then completely stopped responding. What frustrates me most is the lack of accountability. A deposit should not be kept when no service is provided and the artist is the one who cancels. Being ignored afterward made the situation even worse. This was handled very poorly, and I can't recommend booking with Skye based on my experience.

I had a really great experience, was nervous as it was a first piercing. This place does charge…read moremore than many others, mostly due to the premium jewelry. Piercing for lobes was $80, I've seen many other places more in the $30-$50 range. That said, I felt super comfortable. The inside was very clean and I was helped quickly with friendly staff. Bradlee did my ears and was excellent at placement and very little pain at all. Healing was quick and noneventful. The jewelry selection is awesome and extensive, but it is all BVLA which is best in class and priced as such. No single stud was rly less than $180, so be prepared to spend at least around $200 for any one earring. Everything felt very sterile and clean, if you're willing to pay a little premium I do think you get that experience.

We had Lily as our person for our teen. She was so friendly, professional and easy to communicate…read morewith. We love that she let our group into the private room and she gave our other child a lollipop - a cute touch and kept her busy. This was the highlight of our experience, working with her. We were a walk in so that experience was a little overwhelming at first; having 2-3 people greet us, sign waivers and verbally explain the pricing to us. There was one main person that was just running through everything so quickly that I just couldn't register everything they were saying. I think it would be nice to have a visual price list to look at for our own pace while we make a decision. It felt pressured and rushed. But once we were actually taken care of by Lily and one other person, it didn't feel as overwhelming. Overall aside from the first part of the experience, it was fantastic. Our teen felt comfortable with Lily and it went so smoothly!