Incredibly kind people there. This was my 1st tattoo so I was a little nervous but I received…read morenothing but patience, kindness, help & reassurance. This is important to me, since this was out of my comfort zone & I'm an anxious person. The artist, St. Mary, was wonderful. Very kind, friendly, funny & helpful when it came to informing me on aftercare. Her design & work on the tattoo was great! I really love how it came out. I very much recommend this place. Thank you to all!

Made a request through Yelp for a first tattoo on an 18 year old who preferred a female artist. I…read morehad Gold Rush on my list and their response was quick and actually addressed my requests. We went in that night and met with Valerie to discuss what she wanted with inspiration pics as a start. Valerie brought back a great design and after a few tweaks, she hit it out of the park! I was impressed with the tattooing area - very clean and fairly quiet (Except for the machines, of course).

A close friend of mine and I came here in January. Getting piercings together was our third stop…read moreduring our girls day in the OC. Unfortunately, parking at The Camp isn't all that great. I have yet to find a spot by myself so I just bit the bullet for paying for valet. We came in an hour before closing and were greeted by Samara - who did a wonderful job getting us set up for our spontaneous piercings! We were then directed to Lucas. He did my friend's tragus piercing and my dual lobe piercings. I haven't been pierced since I was a baby, but Lucas made the whole experience real easy. Overall, he's a super chill guy that makes an effort to strike up a conversation and make you feel comfortable about the whole process. Other than the fleeting hot sensation from the initial pinch, the process was pretty painless. Bonus: we got some sick stickers featuring his bull dog Everyone we met at the shop was friendly, knowledgable, and professional. Their website is also a fantastic resource in case you don't ask all of your questions about healing in-person. My friend and I truly felt like we were in great hands so kudos to everyone for setting such an easygoing vibe. I've been back a few times since January for a quick monthly check and to get my piercings downsized recently. As expected, I was met with top-tier customer service, true to the shop's personal brand. I feel confident coming back for future piercings. Lastly, if you're downsizing - I highly recommend making an appointment. I was in and out (no more than 15 minutes), but I was surrounded by 4+ walk ins. It's really easy to do so over their website vs. calling.

Gregg is the only piercer I will ever keep coming back to. I've had a few piercings done with him…read moreand the amount of care and honesty he gives me every time makes me trust him more than I already do. He also gives cat stickers every time (love cat enthusiasts) and he makes you feel so safe and comfortable no matter what you're looking to get done. Couldn't recommend more! Recently got my nose ring in after he advised me to keep my stud in for a long time. He's also done my conch and inner helix. All fabulous experiences and I will keep coming back!

My cat of seventeen years recently passed away earlier this year. I wanted to get a memorial tattoo…read moreto help remind me that he is still with me. I haven't had a tattoo in twenty years. I was nervous I would be able to find someone able to capture the love I had for my cat. Charlot made it happen. It was better than I could ever imagine. From the get go, she responded quickly and made sure she understood what I wanted. She puts so much thought and care throughout the whole process. She is genuine and has a heart of gold. Her studio is beautiful and inviting. She makes her you feel comfortable. Her work is absolutely amazing. My whole family is in awe of my tattoo and all say she really captured our cat. Thank you for the beautiful piece!

I found Charlot through instagram and knew IMMEDIATELY I had to get my next tattoo done by her! My…read morefirst reaction to seeing her work was "she is incredibly talented!", then I got to know her through messaging and now through our session, and I can confidently say she's everything you expect and more!!! Not only is she amazing at her art but she is also a genuinely great person with a heart of gold She captured everything I wanted in my floral wrap. It was even more beautiful than I imagined!! I learned she also paints (watercolor and oil) and you can truly tell through her work! I can't express enough how happy I am to have her art work tattooed on my arm. To say im obsessed with it is an understatement

I went in to switch my jewelry for my nose piercing twice and Nat was always super helpful and…read morepatient! I felt very comfortable and she always gave great tips on healing my irritation bump and how to keep my piercing clean. Great studio, very professional, and Nat is amazing!!

Came in for a consultation. Artist was 1. Lazy- pulled every image from the internet, no hand…read moredrawing at all. No knowledge of what happens to certain tattoos when they age. 2. Had the sniffles the whole time-allergies? Sick? I have vulnerable elders, I can't pass that shit on. 3. Shop? Unimpressed- not what I would call a sterile or professional environment. 4. Cologne everywhere. Personally allergic to most, so sitting four four hours with it? No thanks. 5. General malaise. Couldn't vibe. Felt like tough morning after all night party sesh the night before. I can only imagine how bad the tattoo would turn out.

Austin did an amazing job. Parlor was clean and hygienic. Playlist overhead was filled with nothing…read morebut bangers. Great experience!

BRYNNE PALMER does beautiful artwork in a sympathetic way for your body. My husband and I provided…read morean idea and she designed a tattoo that was better than either of us expected. She was the right choice!

David did amazing, detailed work on my lotus. I absolutely love it. He was prepared when I got…read morethere, after asking some questions on the phone, and that was appreciated.

Sara is literally one of the dopest tattoo artists. She's so accommodating and friendly. She's…read morestill technically appreciating so she's pretty affordable, but her work would have you think otherwise. I'm definitely be coming back to get more work done by her. My friends all loved the experience. The vibe is so laid back and very much Newport. All the artists really get along with each other. Next time you're getting an itch for a tattoo come ask for her. @denovotattoo

So welcoming & helpful w/every step- pick a design or customize your own. Fine line tats w/ ease &…read morequickness.Would highly recommend :) Found our go to for all future tattoo needs for hubby and I

Keep getting ads for this shop on instagram. 1.) Using A.I…read more in your ads is not a great sign of a reputable artist. 2.) I can tell your pics on insta are not your shop's work as the camera quality, and art are incredibly inconsistent. Low and behold, all the pics I see on here are different than the ones I saw on insta. Unprofessional and misleading. Please remember that the art you do will be on these people forever. Will never be going here.

I can't say enough good things about Inked By Keena. From the moment you walk in, you feel…read morecompletely at ease--the studio is clean, welcoming, and has such a positive vibe. Keena is an absolute artist. She really listens to what you want and takes the time to make sure every detail is perfect. Her line work is super clean, and you can tell she cares about her craft. I came in with a general idea, and she took it to another level with her creativity and attention to detail. Throughout the whole process, Keena made sure I was comfortable and informed, explaining each step and checking in to see how I was doing. My tattoo turned out better than I ever imagined, and I've gotten so many compliments on it already! If you're looking for an artist who's talented, professional, and genuinely cares about her clients, Keena is the one. Highly recommend--can't wait to come back for my next piece!

I was so excited to see a business that specializes in fine needle tattoos. I went to Keena for two…read moretiny tattoos. A heart and a heart cherry! The process was easy and painless. Keena took the time to plan out the style and size of the tattoo and made sure it would transpose out correctly. I've gone to another tattoo shop where everything and everyone looked intimidating and you would feel like you're getting rushed. Not here! It was private, I felt safe, and it was very clean and sanitized.