I have been going to Ivan for years now. He is so patient. I have gone to others and he is by far,…read morethe best and most talented. Typically, my bff and I go get pierced and then go to lunch next door. They are incredibly busy; that is for good reason. We do bring our own jewelry for piercing. I had to have surgery a year ago and he was sweet enough to take my piercings out then put them back in a month later. Highly, highly recommend.

Ivan was great. My daughter was a little nervous and he was very kind with her, talking to her and…read moregoing through breathing exercises while her ears were getting pierced. Would definitely recommend :).

I had lost one of my nose rings, so I called this shop and I'm so glad I did! Krystal was so…read morepatient with me and even put my new ring in for me when I was having trouble. My hole (hehe) must have began to close because she was able to fix the issue (with literally NO pain - but she was sweet and made sure I was doing ok! Which I really appreciated) and place my new ring in. She even offer me a discount because she felt too long - talk about a humble being. If you want to have an easy and comfortable experience with piercing, definitely ask for Krystal The next morning my nose wasn't swollen or red or sore at all. Thanks Krystal!

Justin has done great work on my first two tattoos. He's currently working on another for me! Read…read moreall the reviews and ignore the obvious ex employees, or those that have never actually gotten service here!!

I went here about a week ago due to having earring that was getting embedded. It was done and…read moredownsized elsewhere, but this was the closest location to my work so I rushed here after I was and got here not too far away from their closing time. Karla was able to help me right away, she got the earring out and put a longer post in without it hurting too much! She was super helpful and friendly I will be going here for any future piercings and to down size when it is time. A week later my ear is doing so much better!

Karla was absolutely fantastic. Very professional and nice…read more Went for a nose piercing and I was totally satisfied with the end result. Highly recommend this place

got my first tattoo here. chef did an amazing job I'm super satisfied. had a great time talking to…read morehim. it was affordable and welcoming and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. 10 stars out of 5

Mike did an amazing job, would def come back. Great punk rock music to set the vibe, everyone is…read morefriendly as well.

We had the best experience getting our daughter's ears pierced! Natalie was so kind, friendly, and…read moremade sure to walk us all through every step of the process. It was evident she knew how to work with children and make them feel comfortable - and the piercing itself was quick, easy, and tear-free... our daughter said it "only hurt a pinch!" So grateful we paid the extra money to get her ears pierced the right way... cannot recommend this spot enough!

I took my daughter in for her second ear piercing, and Hanna was absolutely amazing. She walked us…read morethrough the entire process step by step and made both of us feel completely comfortable. I really appreciated how she took the time to explain how everything was sterilized,it gave me a lot of confidence in the experience. The studio was very clean and welcoming, and the whole process was smooth and stress free. We were able to walk in and be helped right away, which was a huge plus. Thank you, Hanna, for making this such a great experience for my daughter!

Booked my second ink job here with Jordan for a memorial dog paw of my Sadie that was 15 1/2 when…read moreshe passed 4 weeks ago to the day . Jordan took his time making sure to get Sadie's paw print just right before making it person me . I really love my finished product it looks beautiful- thank you so light Jordan and thank you for our previous tattoos my sister and I got for my big birthday in September- our- FAITH - tattoos that also turned out very nice . I feel confident and comfortable coming here as it's home in Dana Point and the guys here are cool and do follow all the safety and hygiene precautions to protect the customers and themselves while working. If you are looking for a new ink job come check these guys they do some awesome work here at True At Heart -Thank you Jordan again for making this a really special experience and heartfelt tat for life .

Jordan did a great job on the artwork and ink! He made the whole experience enjoyable! Definitely…read morewill be returning! Thanks

Perfect experience with Mason！The shop was very clean and the whole experience felt very…read moreprofessional. Definitely recommend!

Rose did an amazing job on my conch!! Super welcoming atmosphere and is extremely clean. I'm…read moredefinitely coming back for more piercings, I 100% recommend this place.

MONTE !!!!! Truly truly cannot recommend this place enough. The space is beautiful - warm,…read morewelcoming. Monte was able to get me & my sister in super last minute. He is incredibly professional, extremely talented, & wonderfully kind. My sister & I are SO grateful to have a piece of Monte's art on us forever! Thank you, Monte!

Living Art Gallery is hands down the best tattoo shop I've ever been to. Monte has been working on…read moremy realistic black and grey side piece, and his talent blows me away every single session. His attention to detail, creativity, and ability to bring my ideas to life are unreal. The piece looks better than I could have imagined. Monte is also super easy to work with and makes the long sessions comfortable and fun. Dae has done four fine line tattoos on my arm, and every single one is perfect. Their line work is so clean and precise, and they have such a light hand that the process is actually enjoyable. The shop itself is spotless, professional, and has such a chill, welcoming vibe. If you're serious about getting amazing work done, I can't recommend Monte and Dae enough! They are true artists and made my tattoo experience unforgettable.

My artist, Seth, was professional, respectful, and easy to work with--qualities I really…read moreappreciate. The shop itself was clean, organized, and clearly well maintained. Even though it was fully booked at 6pm on a Saturday, the atmosphere remained calm and relaxed. The music wasn't loud, and the TV was kept at a low volume, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Thanks

Went in yesterday and talked to the owner Nick. I needed some update on an existing tattoo to help…read morecover a scar. Nick came up with an idea and it came out perfect. The shop is very kickback and everyone is friendly. I will definitely return for some more ink.