Olivia did an awesome job. It has been twenty plus years since my last tattoo. She took plenty of…read moretime to answer my question and put my mind at ease. She was kind and considerate and made the process easy. I have had plenty of tattoos in the past amd I can say she is very light handed, hence her nick name, Angel Hands. Tattoos can become uncomfortable after awhile especial when it is an all day sitting. But she made is as comfortable as possible. Dont let her young age fool you, she is an exceptional artist and tattooist. She is a great addition to their shop, and I will be coming back to her again in the near future. When the tattoo she is working on is finished, I will post a picture of her work.

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!

Steven killed it! I sent him a concept and explained what I was thinking. He asked me some…read morequestions about realism and took over. His artistic instincts were exactly what I was looking for! He nailed the shading, depth, "skin damage", everything! I have 3 ideas for my next ink and I'll definitely go back to Steven. Also, the shop is amazing. They've really got a whole vibe going there. I really could've just hung out for the day.

Jesse Larkin! Thank you for making my tattoo experiences so inviting and positive! I could not be…read morehappier with the entire experience x 2! I had thought about tattoos for decades and finally decided to start the process. This tattoo studio is unlike anything I've ever seen in San Diego County! I feel this beautiful place elevated my expectations . This is the only upscale tattoo boutique around that brings smokin' talent from several well trained and experienced artists. I had 4 tattoos done within a 2 week period, because I enjoyed it so much! Jesse responded right away to my request for service and was helpful in being realistic about the process of choosing the designs and time. Super efficient online and texting communications, comfortable, safe, and friendly! Highly recommend for high end quality tattoos that you will absolutely love!

Shannon was absolutely amazing. I went in to get my rook pierced and she was explaining to me why…read moreshe is going to pierce the exact spot. She was so kind and you could just tell she loves what she does and is so passionate. I was able to walk right in without an appointment and I was seen immediately. I will definitely be coming back to get pierced by her again soon!

Came in last minute for a quick walk in to get a conch ear piercing and was immediately helped by…read moreShannon! I filled out some standard paper work, and was immediately taken back to pick out my jewelry. I was very impressed my the selection they had! I picked the one shown in the picture (which was a brand new piece they got in yesterday!) , so honestly after everything it came out to $100 flat which is honestly such a good deal when you know you're getting a clean, sterile piercing with amazing service. Shannon was very sweet, made me feel very comfortable and talked me through every single little thing she did. My boyfriend tagged along with me and was looking into getting a new tattoo, and talked to Mike who was also very nice! I am definitely going to come back for another piercing to get from here. 10/10 service. :)

This shop is a rare find (for any business nowadays) Everything spotless, staff thats actually…read morestoked to be there, pride in the work they do, and do exceptionally well, dead sea has my number! Save yourself some time and go see these fine folks here, solid advice given, and i'm done here. miguel, you're a legend with the ink my guy!

Sev did my latest tattoo and I couldn't be happier! Everything in the shop is super clean. Music…read moreselection was on point. She was very careful and methodical and was constantly checking on me to make sure I was doing okay, which I was, but it is always nice to know that your tattoo artist isn't just stuck in their own head when they are working on you. I will definitely be back!

I got 2 new tattoos this week and both are excellent. One is a banjo. Friends are amazed at the…read moreclean strait lines and perfect round drum. The rosary beads on my arm appear 3D. Arianna did focused beautiful art and Josh showed subtle mentoring with suggestions on placement so that the final product is better than my original vision.

Took my (underage) daughter and some of her friends in today for piercings. We waited over an hour…read more(the piercer's were really busy that day - not the tattoo artist ) and they wouldn't let me use the restroom. The owner said it was for customers only. Even tho I was the one paying and I was there as a minors adult guardian. I was about to drop $300 on piercings at a place that values and respects its customers so well that they wouldn't even let them use the restroom. After waiting over an hour! Pathetic. Don't waste your time or money. There are over 1 million tattoo shops in San Diego that do just as good of a job, but actually treat their customers with respect. Fucking joke of a shop.

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.

My sister and I were walk-ins for two very small, simple tattoos. The artist was friendly, but the…read moreexperience quickly became concerning and unprofessional. Looking back, we should have paid more attention to the red flags, but we were excited, as we'd been planning these tattoos for two years (she lives 3,000 miles away so we don't see each other much). Because we didn't have an appointment, we were assigned an artist named Jason, who wasn't even listed on the shop's website and had no portfolio available. We assumed it would be fine since our designs were so simple, my sister's was a small 4-inch tattoo on her inner wrist, and mine was a six‑word handwritten sentence on my arm. Before starting, Jason stepped outside to grab his tattoo equipment from his car. That was the first sign something was off. Before coming back inside, he took a cigarette break, and came back smelling heavily of cigarette smoke. Once we were in the room, it was obvious his hands were quite shaky. My sister went first, and her tattoo took about fifteen minutes. When he finished, he folded up a paper towel, not a sterile pad, just the same roll he'd been using to wipe ink, and placed it over her tattoo. Then he wrapped blue painter's tape around it. Not sterile, medical tape of any kind, painter tape that came straight out of his backpack. When it was my turn, he needed six attempts to place the stencil straight, and each time he repositioned it, he didn't bother wiping off the previous placement. My tattoo took under 10 minutes, and afterwards he covered it with the same paper towel and painter's tape setup. As we were leaving, I realized we hadn't signed any consent forms or waivers. When I brought it up, he brushed it off and said it wasn't necessary. For payment, he insisted on cash and pointed to an ATM, even though the website clearly states they accept credit cards. I paid with my credit card since I hadn't brought cash or debit, but he seemed irritated that I didn't use cash. When we got home and I removed the paper towel, I immediately noticed that my tattoo didn't match the handwriting sample I provided. It was supposed to be my late mother's handwriting, and the final result doesn't resemble her writing at all. I understand it wouldn't be perfect, but all he had to do was trace the stencil. Needless to say, my sister and I are both very dissatisfied with the experience. I'm sure the outcome would have been very different with another artist, but it is ultimately the shop owner's responsibility to ensure that all employees follow proper safety practices, maintain hygienic standards, and use sterile equipment.

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.

I got my tattoo on Monday courtesy of Bris and I couldn't be happier with the tattoo and the…read moreexperience. I originally called the shop and spoke with Jose who was super helpful. My schedule isn't the most open so he passed my info onto Bris who contacted me right away, which was a Friday. She was able to schedule an appointment with me in 3 days for Monday(appointment only, shop is closed that day). We both discussed what I'd like the tattoo to look like and the location. I'm so pumped on the tattoo, especially with the sentimental value to me. The experience was fantastic, super chill and comfortable. I recommend Bris and this shop to anyone and can't wait to get additions to what she already did. Thanks Bris!

We were interested in a tribal tattoo and have been looking for a while but most places we have…read morebeen to did not feel welcoming or they voice their negative opinions of what we want to put on our body. They made us feel stupid for wanting something on our bodies that represented something important to us. As soon as we walked into Tribal Roots we were greeted and welcomed as if we were returned customers. Gabe listened to what we wanted and we told him he had free reign with his artistic interpretation. There was no judgment from anyone. The place is clean, all the artist sanitize their area before their appointments arrive, and everyone is chillaxed there. As we spent our time there we felt as if we were part of their tattoo family. The work that Gabe did was amazing. He is talented and art is unique. If you looking for tribal art, he is your guy. His care and attention are impeccable. His schedule is booked in advance, so if you want a piece of art from him will need to be patient. You will not regret it.