I went in for a Septum piercing and was so terrified that I went in the day before just to ask questions and look at the jewelry. Marv, one of the piercers, was there and not only was he incredibly reassuring, but he was also hilarious. I got no sleep the night before because I was so scared it was gonna be so painful. But, he, again, reassured me by letting me know that this is the piercing that put him on the map. So when it finally came time, he did it so fast that all I felt was a slight pinch. It did not hurt much AT ALL. A 2 outta 10 I would say. Anyway, if you are in the area and want to get a piercing, Marv's your guy! read more

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Marvin was exceptional! He kept everything lighthearted and humorous to calm my nerves. He is very talented at his craft and tailors every piercing to his clients needs and anatomy. He is also very respectful and considerate. 10/10 guy and excellent experience! read more

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WOW!!! What an incredible experience! Do yourself a favor and go see Anne for tattoos and Marv for piercings! We walked in with no appointment and they were able to see us right away and were so kind and so helpful and very patient with making sure we got what we wanted. They are both so fun to talk to and had us laughing so much. It wasn't just getting a tattoo and a piercing, It was seriously a whole experience. I can't wait to go back to see them both again for more work. The place itself was clean, taken care of, organized, great music, just really good vibes. read more

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I LOVE ZANDERRRRR!! He's an amazing and attentive piercer! My septum piercing was painless & quick. He took his time explaining every step even helping me pick the jewelry. He also explained after care and other tips that would be helpful for me. I feel absolutely happy with the results and I feel so amazing! Thanks Zander!!!! Also, the whole place is an absolute vibe. I love all the amazing pieces on the walls and the cleanliness of the space as well. Highly recommend! As a heads up, parking can be a little hard depending on the time you go since it's a popular street; so you might have to search and/or pay for parking. Either way, worth it! read more

The Dolorosa Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Studio City, California

I had work done here 12 years ago and still extremely happy. Staff is all professional and great artists

Absolutely loved my first time at this shop. Storm did an amazing job and I'm going back for more. I wanted to fill some of the space in my arm and Storm was able to come up with a design that I fell in love with. They had a variation of designs that I could look at and I picked my favorite. They had a vision and modified the design to fit my existing tattoos. Everyone at the shop was respectful and nice. The vibes were great, no aggression or weird people here. The music was also on point! Basically this is a great tattoo shop. It is super clean and everyone is friendly. read more

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Tattoo artist review only. Christina Hock tattooed me 3 different times. She's a good tracer... but she goes WAY too deep!!! This isn't something that can be expressed immediately because obviously you need a little time to see the tattoo set. I got all 3 tattoos within the same year & they are ALL blown out now. You can't even make out what they're supposed to be and there is literally no detail left at all. Just really fat, thick, blown out lines. It's a horrible thing to discover outside of a reasonable time to complain, but for all of you potential customers, I would steer clear. All 3 tattoos are unidentifiable at this point & I have 4 other from a different artist from years before hers that still look bold and clear. Just a warning... i'm sure most people just chalk it up as a loss by the time they see their ink spreading but for me to have gone through it three times and now be stuck with three horrible tattoos I think it's worth mentioning. Also! Never... ever let an artist working on you without a price set ahead of time. I made this mistake of letting on of their artists work on me without a set price who turned a 6 hour $1000 tattoo into a grueling $3400 18hours using a ridiculously time consuming method of solid black fill while getting stoned every session. Real pros here. read more

One of my favorite tattoo experiences ever! From start to finish everyone was super sweet, responsive, and talented! I am a walk-in flash kinda person and the artistry and designs were top notch. Atrina is so talented and fun to talk to. I'll make the trip down to visit and support this business next time I have the ink itch. Also! This is a safe and gender affirming shop read more

I had two session with Chris for a Zeus piece recently and wasn't very happy with they way it was turning out. I wasn't getting what I was hoping for and envisioning. We had two sessions and I wasn't pleased with what we had. The second session we only tattooed for 3 hours max! It felt rushed. I don't think that's fair for me as a customer, especially after spending my time and my money there. Coming for a 3rd session and possibly coming back for a 4th wasn't an option for me. I had to go somewhere else to finish the tattoo and I am very pleased with the end result. I've been tattooed at the Dolorosa before by Chris and Tony. Everyone at the shop is very friendly and I had a great experience. This time I didn't get the quality of work I was used to. read more

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Came here to get some Friday the 13th tattoos. Even just waiting for them to open was chill just vibing with others seeing what they are gunna get. Then everyone who worked there was beyond nice and amazing. The prices were good and for just $50 more buck you were able to add color. My partner and I both got tattoos and our tattoo artists (Andrew & Dan)were really dope. Like would definitely get more from them. Even showing our friends, they mentioned that they've gotten tatted from there themselves. So now we're all planning to go to the next F13 event . Love that this place is so close to the house. Such a hidden gem. read more

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I got my helix pierced with a hoop. The piercer was very friendly and experienced. I barely felt anything, it was super quick and the piercing has been healing well since then. I'm definitely coming back for all other piercings I get! read more

I have multiple tattoos from other very respected artists so the first with Michelle M. Her work absolutely blew me away. Can't recommend enough #arewenotmen #Devo read more

The Dolorosa Tattoo - Got this little piece by Michelle M. Awesome job - Tattoo Near Me - Studio City, California

I finally decided to get my first tattoo. Anne could not have been better. I looked around for 2 years before finding the right artist; so glad I waited! read more

i looovee this place so much! it's the only tattoo shop i go to for tattoos and piercings! it's a very small shop in the city that has street parking. the atmosphere is such a vibe when you walk in. music is always bumpinn it's so sweet of them to add varieties of snacks to their clients that is placed on the receptions desks. everyone that works in this tattoo shop are so welcoming with such lovely attitudes! you can really tell just by their energy they love what they do. shout out to dan for being the only tattoo artists i trusts! his energy and bright smile feels so welcoming. he is such a friendly person! i can really sense he loves what he does. dan is a very good listener when it comes to the tattoos i want. i love that he always brings his own ideas and suggestions to the table. one good quality dan has as a tattoo artists is comforting their clients and assuring them that they are okay. i love how dan checks up on me to make sure im doing good while he is tattooing me. a caring tattoo artists is very important to me. my first tattoo i got with dan was a small blue heart. it came out very beautiful. my second tattoo was the butterfly with an eye on my forearm. literally my favorite tattoo! he did such an amazing job. my third tattoo is my mom name on my right arm. my fourth tattoo is my favorite angel number. (444) i loove all of my tattooos!!! i would also like to give a shout out to zander! such a unique soul ive ever met. a bubbly personality that's so contagious! i looove it! i haven't gotten a piercing in awhile and decided to get the tragus. i love the end result. zander is very knowledgeable at what he does! he was so informative and helpful. he really made me feel so comfortable. the process of getting my tragus pierced was quick, easy, and painless. thaankyouu soo much for the free piercing cleaner! also gave me one to use in the shower. i love how he informs you to come in for a check up to make sure your piercing is healing well. once you find a good spot with good people you wouldn't want to go anywhere else! read more

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Although parking is hectic, it works out well so listen to the shop and take their advice! We got street parking close by so it worked out. Atrina LIZZ is amazing! Super calming and chill to talk to. Had her stuff ready and we finished within an hour. The line work took longest and felt that sharp scalpel like pain but the killing in wasn't painful at all. Felt more like a Phillips head screw driver poking at me. Very chill and easy to deal with. Atrina chatted with me pleasantly, seriously; BEST FIRST TATTOO EXPERIENCE EVER!! Thank you so much and the shop is calming, fun, and very cool with beautiful art on the walls! read more

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Got my eyebrow pierced here yesterday by Nikki, such a great experience! She was so kind and reassuring. 10/10 recommend having Nikki poke you if you're thinking about getting a new piercing!!! Thank you Nikki and thank you Dolorosa Tattoo!!! read more

This review is about the piercing services by Steph Devotchka/Luna Muerta Piercing at Dolorosa. I've been working with Steph for more than 3 years now. She has done about 30 ear piercings (including fixing the work of others), multiple nostril piercings, and my septum. I have gone to her for downsizing, emergency swelling after I banged my ear or got sick, and to style my ears. I can't say enough about her. She's top tier in the piercing world. I would follow her anywhere. I went today for some downsizing and help with two cranky piercings. I have small features, and she is so precise with her tools and piercing support. She is honest about your options, and I trust her 100% I highly recommend Steph. She's the best piercer and the best person. You will love her! Steph also has an amazing sense of style, and can help you select the best jewelry for you. I really look forward to my appointments. read more

I love this tattoo shop. I have always wanted to get tattooed here and finally went in December and then again a couple of days ago. The shop is clean and has really lovely people working there. Staff is super nice and they get back to you in a timely manner. My artist was Atrina at the Studio City location and I had been following her on Instagram before I got tattooed by her and she is super sweet and patient. It's been hard to find artists that make the process seamless and she definitely does that. Ive now gotten 4 tattoos by her and I will forever recommend her! She's super talented and can do a wide range of different kinds of work. Such a great spot! 10/10 read more

DAN IS THE MAN! 20/10 Got paired up with him at the flash sale today and he's just an incredible talent. His line work is stellar and his other colorful/pop/nerdy designs are so fun! Will definitely be seeing him again read more

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Still absolutely love this place, got another tattoo but with Johnny at the Echo Park location. I've always wanted to get tattooed by him as he does the spooky stuff. Love it and I'm going to keep coming back! read more

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I am so disappointed about my situation with this shop. I've had a total of 4 tattoos done here and it looks like my 4th will be my last. I had an appointment with Luis on May 4th for the initial session. He ended up being 2 hours late to the appointment. Okay. Not great but things happen. He finishes the tattoo very quickly and almost rushed. It initially looked great! (I'll attach pictures). However, within a few days, the tattoo began to fade. And I don't mean healing fade. Like fade fade. I figure I'll give it two months to let it fully heal to see if maybe it'll somehow even out. I had to visit family and finally got around to making an appointment for this week. I even used the same email thread I used to make the appointment so they would have a reference for who I am. I show up to the Studio City location today for my 5 pm touch up with Luis only to be told that he's at the Echo Park location......... The girls at the shop call him and he tells them that he's "willing to stick around" if I want to drive to Echo Park during rush hour traffic. As you can see in the emails, at no point was I informed I'd need to go to the other location. I even waited 3 hours after the mixup to see if someone from the shop would email and apologize and offer a new appointment but...crickets. This whole situation has been an absolute mess. The quality of the tattoo is bad, the communication was bad....just all around bad. I am truly so disappointed because every other tattoo I've gotten here has been great! But those were 3 years ago so maybe things have changed. Unfortunately, it looks like I'm going to have to find a different artist at another shop and spend more money just to touch this up. *UPDATE!* So the shop reached out to me with a very kind email and offered that Chris, the owner, touch up the piece free of charge. Chris was super cool and I was able to see him days later. It was very kind of them to do it and I appreciate it! My girl looks great now! read more

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First time coming to this shop and I absolutely loved my experience here. I got a piercing done by Zander and he was so knowledgable and took his time as I was nervous. I loved Zander and I would recommend him for all of your piercing needs he's such a sweetheart. Beautiful shop and awesome vibes all around! read more

This was my first time ever going to this studio but have been going to Marv the piercer for years. My boyfriend went in to get his lobes pierced and I went in for my helix. As soon as Marv saw us he welcomed us and asked us what we were wanting to get done. Marv never fails to not make you laugh and feel welcomed. If you're looking to get a quality piercing and piercing experience go to Marv! read more

Okay, Atrina continues to be the best! My husband and I have gotten matching tattoos, flash day tattoos, sentimental tattoos, and so much other stuff. The ambience in this shop is so relaxed and fun! read more

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My husband has gotten multiple tattoos from this location. Everyone there is super nice and very passionate about their craft. My husband has gotten multiple tattoos from Jacklyn. She's super talented and so creative. The location is great with plenty of parking. read more

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My sister and have recently started a tradition of picking up a new piece when we travel. From inquiry to completion this shop and it's staff were top notch. Everyone was so responsive and nice. Alix was amazing, friendly, and had the lightest touch! My sister got her tattoo on her foot (IYKYK) and she barely flinched. The artwork wasn't anything crazy, but he was detailed ensuring the lines were perfect! He even was able yo touch up another small tattoo on my sister. We were both so happy. read more

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I've been wanting to start my Marvel sleeve for years. I've thought about every detail over and over. Everything from the style of character (comic vs current mcu movie), to the layout & colors, to the quotes, to the pros and cons of having a fight scene, the specific characters, and how many POWs (if any) there would be. Going into the selection process for the type of artist I wanted was really hard. I considered many different ones. Some are good friends, some were recommendations, someone from the shop, and others were people I follow on IG. I wanted someone with a nerdy background (gaming, comics, anime, etc.) but also had their own style and personality. When I was recommended Kat's work by the Dolorosa team (I can't remember who recommended it over the phone but I love you for it), I instantly knew I wanted to talk to her about doing my marvel sleeve. From the time we had our first consultation to the first time we met in the shop, Kat was extremely profession, nice, funny, patient, and informative. She put so much time, effort, and passion into this piece and really made it her own. She took a crazy all over the place idea and transformed it into something that transcended my expectations. Kat is an extremely gifted artists and I'm so thankful for the opportunity to be tattooed by her. I couldn't have asked for a better artist. I'm the lucky one. I also want to share some love for Amy! Amy was behind the scenes answering emails, setting up schedules, answer questions, and so much more. She did all of this while maintaining the shop, giving guests piercings, and of course striking up great conversations! The shop was spotless, the music was great, and the entire place was packed! I loved it. Lastly, I just want to thank the entire team for being so welcoming and making me feel like I belonged there. From the excited comments about the linework, to the jokes, and everything in between, it meant the world to me. I will cherish that forever! During my sessions every single artist came over to Kat's station and complimented her work, asked her questions, and more. It was great to see everyone being so supportive of each other. They're much more than just coworkers, they're a family! read more

I came here Dec.21 for a tattoo and I absolutely loved the experience! My artist Jackie came from a different studio to do a guest spot here in order to do my tattoo. I had a medical event last year that currently puts me in a wheelchair while I'm recovering and I am so grateful that The Dolorosa worked with us so I could get my piece done. I had called the week before to ask a few questions (mainly making sure my chair could fit in) and I believe I spoke with the piercer (I forgot to ask his name) but he was incredibly kind and reassured me that if I needed help with anything the staff there would support me, which really helped ease my anxiety. The vibe of the studio is really cool! Had awesome music playing and the staff were all super friendly, and seeing how everyone got along with each other it kind of felt like I was hanging out with a group of friends. My experience with Jackie was awesome, and knowing if I ever want another piece from her that I am able to come back to the Dolorosa makes me excited for next time. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

I can't thank you guys enough! For starters I called in at 11:30am (not realizing they were closed) and amazing person named Ame picked up the phone and was so kind and asked what I was looking to do. I was looking to do a half sleeve same day which is such a long shot but It was worth a try! She told me they weren't open yet but as soon as a tattoo artist comes in she would pass my info along. I am so thankful she picked up before they were open that shows a lot of character. Sure enough an hour later Ame contacts me and tells me to come by the shop. I was in shock! A same day cover up sleeve? Thats un heard of! I showed up and was greeted by the artist User. He was so awesome, so chill, so accommodating, and a genuinely great person. He did a same day cover up half sleeve for me. He spent a couple hours drawing it on the spot and 8 hours with me and he absolutely crushed it! Super talented , humble and down to earth. I cant thank this team enough for their hospitality, tentativeness, and all around awesomeness! Much love to all of you! read more

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I came to Allen Dabbs for my helix piercing two weeks ago. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. It was the best piercing experience I have ever had and I have been to many piercing studios. He was incredibly knowledgeable, made me feel relaxed, he was very friendly and answered all my questions clearly and concisely. I have already sent two of my friends here and they had similar things to say. My piercing has healed quickly after following his after care. I can't wait to come back for more piercings. Thank you Allen! read more

The Dolorosa Tattoo - Helix piercing - Tattoo Near Me - Studio City, California

I had an old piercing that was not pierced correctly when it was done over 20 years ago (at a different shop obvs) and had grown over and been left alone for going on five years now. I don't know how they did it, but Zander managed to reopen the hole without repiercing it, using a tool called a taper. They were so, so gentle and checked in with me constantly to make sure there was no pain. I was shocked when there's wasn't a single drop of blood in the whole process. If you're needing any piercing services, go see Zander, you won't regret it. read more

Michael did an incredible job on my tattoo - he didn't rush me at all as we sat down and talked about how I'd like my tattoo done on my arm, we talked about sizing, spacing, and he suggested some shading on it. One we got going Michael was so nice and friendly and the hour flew by! It turned out better than I ever could have imagined and I would highly recommend everyone go see him! I'd also like to give a shout out to Anne who helped me book the appointment. I was coming in from San Francisco for the weekend of my tattoo and since I could come in early for a consultation she walked me through everything over email and was incredibly helpful as I had to go back and forth a few times about the design, timing, and date. The Dolorosa is an incredibly professional, artistic, and friendly space - I highly recommend this shop for your tattoos! read more

The Dolorosa Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Studio City, California

I wanted two custom tattoos, one that was very detailed (and very important it turned out great), and Dan did an amazing job brining my idea to life. I couldn't be happier with how they both turned out! Everyone book with Dan! read more

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After hours of searching for that right tattoo shop, I decided on Dolorosa Tattoo Co. in Studio City. I met with Tony, a very cool cat I must say. I just wanted a very simple cursive "L" tattooed on my ring finger. I don't wear jewelry, wedding rings included. I've been married to my wife for almost 37 years and counting. It was time to put something on my ring finger. I called right when they opened, I asked if I could just walk in for a quick tat. I was told they had a walk-in opening, first come, first served. I was on my way. Made it on time and I was politely dealt with on the spot. Tony copied my wife's "L" from her signature and transferred it to my ring finger in no time at all. Voila~We were done in 10 minutes. Thanks to Tony for a fine job on a quick tat. My wife loves it and that's what counts. I will say, this shop is very popular, the line was out the door! read more

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I decided to finally get the Marine Corp Tatoo I didn't get as a boot in Oceanside, 20 years later. I made an appointment with Luis. Luis worked his artistic magic and gave me the best damn Eagle,Globe and Anchor ever!! I'm absolutely ecstatic with the work. Thanks Luis. Semper Fi!!! read more

The Dolorosa Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Studio City, California

The best tattoo shop in the valley! The artists including the piercers are all so talented! 10 out of 10 shop

I called in spontaneously for a small minimalist cupcake and my tattoo artist was AMAZING. His name was Dan. Very clean, talented, funny, guy. He almost knew exactly what I wanted and helped find a perfect placement. I'm so glad I went to this tattoo parlor. Definitely worth the drive and absolutely felt no pain. It has only been three hours but I don't feel a bit. read more

The Dolorosa Tattoo - Cupcake minimalist slightly colored tattoo :) - Tattoo Near Me - Studio City, California

Highly recommend Jackie! (@tattoosbyjaclyn) she did an amazing job on my thigh. Can't believe how amazing my Toga came out. The shop/ her assistant was also a sweetheart she set me up with numbing cream which I will never go without and also answered all my questions. Everyone there was super sweet! Already set up my next appointment for next year. Can't wait to come back! read more

The Dolorosa Tattoo - My hero academia tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Studio City, California

Lovely tattoo shop super friendly manager!! Would recommend to anyone! I love they allow guest artist from South Korea!

AEX IS THE BEST!!! Everyone in the shop is awesome! Friendly, knowledgeable, and definitely want to make sure that you don't want you to walk out of their shop with anything but the very best work done!! I really love the thoroughness and diligence Alex had while doing my tattoo. The detail is unreal! Definitely one of my favorite pieces (and I have quite a few). The shop is on Ventura Blvd so parking can be a little tricky, but if you can park on the street I recommend that. The consultation appointment is very important. You definitely want to flush out all of the design ideas before you get in the chair to do the tattoo. Most of us as the ones wearing the art work don't think about authenticity, proportions, how it's going to sit on our body in a relaxed position, etc. These things are important for sure. Can't wait to go back and get more work done! read more