Best shop in Oakland. The original tattoo 13 LOCATION HAS MOVED this year after 25 years. Good…read morenews, the same owner and same artists are just down the street. NEW ADDRESS is 4228 Telegraph avenue on the corner of 43rd and Telegraph next to the bar Tall boy.

My husband and I were in town for the weekend and decided to get our wedding date tattooed on our…read morefingers. I can't wear my wedding ring because I've had multiple surgeries and having any jewelry on agitates my skin. We had been wanting to do it for a while so called around to see if anywhere had walk ins available. I called Tattoo 13's sister shop and they directed me there. The person that answered the phone said if I could get there soon they could take me so we went right there and were the first people in. They took us immediately and people started coming in pretty quickly afterwards. Definitely a fast paced shop that gets lots of foot traffic so adjust your expectations if you think you're gonna get right in. We got Nino (@zappyzip on Instagram) and he was really great at being straight with us about what will and won't look good on a finger. We both have tattoos but these were our first finger tattoos so we didn't really know what was realistic. My husband wanted to get the entire date in Roman numerals and Nino very gentle told him that would not be a good idea cause it's just too much writing and that we should keep it simple. He was totally right and we were so happy with how they turned out. Shop was very clean, friendly and professional. I read reviews before coming and could kinda tell the general attitude of the negative reviewers and I'm sure if you come in here and act like a tool or are rude they might get a little spicy with you but honestly everyone here was so nice and talented. Next time we are in the area we are definitely gonna try and book in advance with Nino!

Ngl I got one of my tats here and she did great and was super nice. I called to ask for some advice…read moreand the customer support was very rude and dismissive. Didn't like that energy at all.

3rd time coming back! Salchicha killed it on 2 tattoos on me in 1 day! My daughter got tattooed by…read morethe always lovely Sophia. Super comfortable setting and the women that tattoo here are so damn cool!!! We will keep coming back

Just got a nose piercing here done by Wednesday. They were super sweet and did an excellent/quick…read morejob. They took the time to answer all my questions on do's and don'ts for piercing after care and even assured me they'd answer any questions I had in the future about my piercing! 10/10 service would recommend!

Favorite tattoo artist in Oakland don't trust nobody else to work on me , Rd is the best !read more

I love Alameda Tattoo! Beth Redid the micro blading on my eyebrows. I had them done years ago with…read moreanother professional and I loved them. It faded some so I went to another place in Sebastopol, but was not ideal X2. Finally I found Beth, a friend recommended her since she's a wonderful artist. I reviewed Beth's work online and decided to schedule with her. I am very happy that I did, she's very professional a wonderful artist. She's even done extra training to remove the micro blading if needed. I was looking for a natural look. It's hard to find a good microblader, she is talented. I highly recommend Artist Beth and Alameda Tattoo! They even have a farmers market in Alameda so after I went and got some fresh fruits and veggies!

I followed my girl, Beth here from El Sobrante. And this place is such a cute shop with all the…read moretattoo artup on the wall. I have a bow and arrow on my wrist to honor my Sagittarius symbol but the longer I had it, the more I felt like Spiderman ready to shoot out webs. I came to see Beth who I trusted to do the work. My idea to incorporate the bow and arrow among a vining pothos plant was manifested by Beth. I am incredibly happy and love the new design on my wrist!

My brother and I walked in here yesterday and had a great experience with Carolyne. She worked with…read moreus on the design and did an excellent job incorporating our thoughts on the fly. The final tattoos turned out just how we had envisioned :) On top of that the studio was professional and clean, vibes were high and there were provided snacks. We are already planning our next tattoo at this rate!

gaia at Old Crow is truly exceptional. She did an absolutely stellar job on a massive cover-up on…read moremy thigh that many artists weren't willing to even attempt. Most people told me the only option was to black it out, but gaia actually took the time to thoughtfully design a real solution that preserved artistry and healed something meaningful for me. Her patience, creativity, and technical skill are unmatched. She carefully planned every detail and never rushed the process, making sure the design worked perfectly for my body and the existing tattoo underneath. The current result exceeded anything I could have imagined. (This is a long term project so this is the first of 8-10 sessions.) Beyond her talent, gaia is a spiritually centered person and deeply passionate. She made me feel heard and respected throughout the entire experience, which meant everything during such an emotional project. If you're looking for an artist who genuinely cares about her clients and goes above and beyond to create beautiful work, gaia is the one. I could not recommend her more highly.

This was from my birthday last year but I wanted to mention how good of an experience I had for my…read morefirst tattoo. Sean was referred to me by my sister since our two other friends have gone to him for their tattoos, so I already felt comfortable going to him. Made an appointment through email, sent different pictures of what I wanted, and he was easy to communicate with. When I arrived, he was friendly and accommodating with all the little changes I wanted on the stencils. He made good conversation throughout the entire process, which distracted me from the light pain from the tattoos. For both arms, he said it was a minimum of $80! Such a good price for two tats so I decided to tip him graciously. Highly recommend this place if you want your first tattoo experience to be comfortable.

I've had tattoos done here in the past and they've always done a beautiful job. It had been years…read moreso I wanted to see if any of the artists I worked with and trusted were still there. I saw on Instagram that Sean Perkinson was still doing his thing so I sent him an email letting him know what I wanted. We chatted back and forth and set the date. When I arrived, his warm welcome made me feel right at home. He took his time sizing, and re-sizing to make sure the tattoo fit the area I wanted. Sean made the whole process so comfortable and talking with him was like talking to an old friend. He is such a great guy and talented artist. I will be returning and recommending Sean and FTW to everyone!

I found Ally on Instagram and booked an appointment for a coverup tattoo about a month in advance…read more I sent her a picture of my original tattoo and the reference I had drawn to be the coverup. Days leading up to it, I was still very worried because I hadn't seen her sketch yet. The day beforehand, she sent me her sketch and I adjusted it to my liking. The next day was my appointment and I had to call her since the building was kind of hard to find. The studio was very clean and professional. I had never had a professional studio tattoo prior to this visit and I was a little worried about the pain especially because of the stipple shading. Ally had a super light hand and the outline was completely fine, and after the pain spray it was basically numb. Another concern was the healing process and I did notice little black flakes coming off and I was a little worried. After a couple weeks, fully healed, the tattoo looks as good as it was when it was freshly done. The session took less than two hours and I think the price was reasonable. Definitely appreciate Ally being my first studio tattoo experience! Thanks again :-)

I've had two sessions with Ella so far and I couldn't be happier. She's so sweet and her work is…read moreamazing. I get complimented on my tattoo on a daily basis and I can't stop looking at it. If you're looking for an artist for some epic florals or sweet fauna, you can stop now, Ella is your girl.

I would recommend coming here for your fine line botanical or animal tattoo! The shop was very…read moreclean and the tattoo turned out lovely.

I can not say enough good things about the tattoo and tattoo experience I received from Hannah…read more Hannah put so much thought into ensuring that the design was exactly what I had been envisioning and craftsmanship of the tattoo it's self speaks to the level of care that Hannah brings to her work. Her shop is well decorated, incredibly clean, and organized resulting in a calming environment that makes her clients feel safe. I strongly recommend getting a tattoo from Hannah she's also just all around a lovely person, it was so fun talking to her about PNW wildlife and our respective gardens. Check out her IG and book with her asap. THANK YOU HANNAH