I've been to this shop 3 times this year. And Loré the shop owner always does a great job and making me feel comfortable and at ease. She's done a couple cover ups and 1 tattoo idea i had. And always done a great job. Always look forward to getting more ink done there in the future! read more

Tatiana here was such a great experience. She took her time and she really showed how much she enjoys her talent, it isn't a job to her it's a love and passion that you can see through her work. She truly has an art for this line of imagination and will absolutely go far definitely will be coming back. She did a younger Naruto for you anime fans who know on my husbands forearm that goes to my younger Hinata and it came together so beautifully read more

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Tried to get a septum, the piercer was hard to get a hold of. I went in person at the time her ig page says walk-ins ok. But she turned me down. I left my # but never got a call back, The inside looked dope tho read more

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new tattoo! I'm 60 and just got my first tattoo. (I don't think it'll be my last!) I was pretty nervous, and brought a friend, but Rodney was really great! He was so gentle and patient with me, and put me at ease. Best of all, he's a great artist and went over and above my expectations. He knew how important this is to me and worked really hard to perfect it for me. He made it prettier than I imagined. On a side note, the place was clean and I felt safe there. (Not that I have anything to compare to, only my imagination. ) read more

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Had a great experience! Called on a Monday to ask if I could get my earrings rearranged. (Since they are the hard twist off kind) Mia answered and told me to come on in. She was very nice and patient during the whole process! Everything was so clean I even decided to get another piercing. And prices are great too' Thank you Mia! Will come back forsure! read more

Very clean shop nice people they do great work and very helpful and good prices I was nervous to go in but made me feel comfortable

The most amazing experience and my beautiful work of art Rodney Created himself and tattooed on me has me in love & ive I'm already sending people his way who have been asking who did it! Thanks again Rodney, can't to finish it off! read more

I was in search of a place to get a new tattoo. I've gone here before to get piercings and decided to go back for a tattoo. I had an idea of what I wanted and even provided a photo. The artist @loreshortstacks was awesome. She looked at the photo I provided and said naw, I got you. She freestyled my tatt. She drew an outline for me and I was skeptical at first but when she started to shade it in... I relaxed and saw her vision. I must say I'm impressed with her ability to hear me and provide me with my own personalized tatt vs a photo of someone else's version. It came out beautifully and the price point was good. I will definitely go back when I am ready for another one. read more

I have had multiple artists in this business including piercings The owner is one blessed artist and has done incredible work on me, her lead artist did matching tattoos on my and my fiancé that blew us away!! Hands down, a must book establishment you won't be disappointed!! read more

I had the pleasure of getting some work done by Rodney. Setting up the appointment was quick and easy. Walked we had our introduction and I explained to him what I was looking to get and the location. After that, I have my deposit which was more than reasonable. On the day of my appointment I arrived a little early, we went over the paperwork and he showed me the drawing of what I explained that I wanted. The session went smooth , the shop is quiet and clean. Rodney is a cool dude and definitely worth the visit. He definitely makes sure to take his time and pay attention to detail to give you exactly what you're wanting. I'll be going back for more work and definitely referring him to others. Thanks again!! read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - Finished product - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

My tattoo came out dope as hell, they helped me through the whole process of sizing and choosing my tattoo. Special s/o to BayMade for tatting me up, fasho coming back for more pieces read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - Philippine Islands - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

Went in for a tongue piercing about a month ago and it was crooked and the girl was struggling to screw on the ball which made it hurt more. Had to take it out because it wasn't healing :/ Also the girl didn't give aftercare instructions in the end until I asked read more

I got all my tatts done here by Phap. My first tatt was done in 2008 and I recently came back here (2014) to get a wrist tatt and to finish up my back piece (alibata down my spine). I like how Phap did an amazing job with ALL of my tatts. He even offered to re-create each drawing to suite my petite body, personality, and style. He never gave me a hard time no matter how many times I requested him to adjust the sizing or sketch. He wants to make sure his client leaves this place happy and satisfied. He also has an amazingly light hand so it won't feel like he's stabbing you too far into your skin but at the same time, the ink they use is great quality, so I had absolutely NO fading issues. I suggest trying to set up an appointment with Phap first to see how he can best suit your tatting needs. He's very professional, respectful, and a great person to talk to. I also like how the shops minimum is $50 (compared to like 100$+ at other shops)! read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - "Blessed life" with a Sankofa bird in the middle. - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

It's been 8 years since I been getting tattoos here, service is still the same, quality is still superb and they remodeled over the years! Actually I just got my 9th tattoo from them yesterday! read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - Done by Phap - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

So I came back here for my tattoo, and Phap was amazing! The design was breathtaking and legit. I told him what each element meant and drew it up. Let me note this: tattoos hurt. really bad. but then again, I'm a pansy. I kept shaking and Phap was paitent. Which was great. He fixed lines that were shakey and all that. The tattoo facility was very clean. Sterile needles and everything used on you is NEW! My tattoo turned out great! If you want a great tattoo, Phap is great! read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - two names, two cultures,one faith=my life. - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

Payed $50 for smiley meanwhile they told me it's $40. Plus the piercer did it too high and crooked. Wasted $50 for bad work. At least she was nice so one star at least. read more

Phap is AMAZING! I didnt get tattooed here...YET! but my brother did, and I just can not stop looking at the work. Its just so detailed, and gorgeous. you can tell it was done with a lot of care, and dignity. He was also really nice. Him and his wife are hella chill. I cant wait to come here and let him work on me, AND fix the bullshit that Ricky did. smh. I KNOW Phap is worth every dollar spent. read more

Still can't deny that I really love this place! I came here again since my industrial to get a second earlobe piercing. $30 for the double piercing with the twist earrings, and I couldn't have asked for a better price! It's so much better getting it done by a professional piercer than at a kiosk at the mall or Claire's with those guns. Lee is the main piercer here and I absolutely love her! I asked her a few questions about my industrial and she was happy to answer them. She was really patient with me and when I went to get my second piercing, she talked to me the entire time! I felt really comfortable with her and like I said before, I will definitely come back here for another piercing. read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - Second piercing + industrial! Love it. - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

I just got my second tattoo by Billy yesterday. He is an artist with incredible attention to detail. For the first one I brought in a photo of a very ornate, complicated flower and he did a better job of getting the detail right than scientific illustrators I've worked with. He used SIX COLORS on it and took his time. I've had it a year and I don't think it's faded at all. The one I just had done was a smaller, relatively simpler flower and again, he got it perfect, using 5 colors to get the shading right. He was very attentive to my description of what I wanted but gave important advice on what how small it could be done and still show the detail I wanted. The girls that were working the counter were super nice and the shop is very clean. The room where I got the tattoo was comfortable and has a couch where your friends could hang out if you bring them. I'm really impressed with Billy's work and will be going back again as I add to my epidermal flower guide. i highly recommend this shop. read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - Tats done by Billy - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

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My boy came in to have Loreto tattoo "cash only" on his left and right biceps. He knew her from before because she has done a few of his tats, and they've all turned out great. She greeted us at the door and was extremely friendly. Her customer service was on point. She asked several questions to make sure she was doing exactly what he wanted. Gotta have good communication when you're getting something permanent. Her work was amazing! Her lines and shadowing were phenomenal (he only did a black tattoo, so I haven't had a chance to see her coloring. Sure she is just as talented with that as she was with Wayne's arm today). I can definitely see why my friend always comes out this way to get it done from her! My review only has the picture of "cash" down his right bicep because she is currently working on the "only" on the left. I'll also update my review with some of the work that she has done on him later. His eagle and scale on his ribs turned out perfect! Come check out her work! read more

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Haven't been here in awhile but Phap does a great job! read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - Work by Phap - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

This place is definitely not the same. I've been pierced here in the past and had an amazing experience, so I decided to take my brother here for his first piercings (ear lobes). Everyone that works here is super unprofessional (the piercer especially). Long story short, my brother continued to have issues with his piercings, weeks after being pierced and it's basically impossible to get ahold of their piercer, who works one day a week!! She acts as if she's readily available by providing her IG handle, but you can't even DM her on there. I've had to make multiple calls just to try and see if she's available to see my brother and check his piercings. It's now about 3 months later, and my brother ended up taking his earrings out and the piercings have closed. Biggest waste of time and money. Do yourself a favor and don't get pierced by magic._pierce (Mia). read more

Got 3 piercing by the piercer (mia) she was very comforting and calm . everything seemed completely sanitized and my piercings healed well. the tattoo artists are really down to earth and have great work ethics from what i've seen. i'm definitely coming back read more

My number one place to go! I got most of my tattoos from here. I keep coming back because I built a cool relationship with Phap (artist) he takes his time to make sure he hits every single detail and his art work is awesome. He also understands my pain tolerance isn't so well, so he has a technique to make it less painful and uses numbing spray to help with the pain. It's a small shop but the artist know what they're doing and they have great price compared to a lot of other shops. Check them out! read more

Phap is the man! This guy awesome and very talented ! Went there after I saw his work on my friend (Japanese sleeve) not my style, but the work was unique and very good! I live in SF get some ink from local tattoo shops even not close to Phap's work! First time i went and get writing on my lower arm by Phap, got compliments non stop how professional the ink! The second time I wanted to get a cover up, Phap spend a lot of time to adjust the way I like (my fault I couldn't decide) he took the time and was patient. So I got a rose on my left arm (still healing) the cover up for the next time, he need to design it that would cover my old one in the right way. Really recommend this place!!! Phap is the man !! read more

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My niece has been pierced here a couple of times because reputable establishments will turn her away. Why you ask? Because she's too young; even for many non-reputable shops. She had her industrial done here at 10/11 and now a double lip piercing at 12/13. For those not in 'the know'; most shops set a minimum age requirement with parental consent - usually it's 14 for non-genital piercings. However not at this place! I called and asked what their minimum age requirement was and the receptionist had to ask me to repeat myself. She then stated, "Oh, it doesn't really matter...just make sure her mom comes with her." Lovely. Shortly after she did ask about what piercing and how old, but once again brushed off age and said, "Oh yeah that's fine." I'm assuming she was only asking to assure that it wasn't for a genital piercing. I've never stepped foot into this shop, nor will I ever have the desire to but after seeing the generic in-and-out job on my niece's piercing placement (which catches on her braces, by the way) was enough to make me want to write this review. Ultimately though all this lies with the "parents" who would rather be their child's 'best friend' as much as it does these sort of shops that do a disservice to the body modification community as a whole. read more

I have not gotten tattooed at Twisted Illusions; however, my daughter has gotten pierced there three times. The woman that does the piercing is really thorough and explained aftercare instructions to my daughter a few times. They are very professional and each experience has been pleasurable. When my daughter's nose ring fell out, we went back and the piercer fixed it for her. I highly recommend Twisted Illusions. read more

I got a tattoo here maybe a year ago, and I was not very happy with it. The artist didnt even take the time to draw the tattoo, they just printed somthing off the Internet, I should have spoke up and told them what I really wanted but I didnt and thats my fault. Tattoos are going to be with you forever so if you dont love it, dont get it. Also the price was pretty high, I was luckily able to talk them down a few bucks, but the tattoo was not worth it. I wouldnt go back to this place, but to each its own! If you are looking for a real artist, and a real good tattoo shop I recommend Matt Howse in San Rafael at Spider Murphys. read more

I made an appointment with Tony because a friend of mine gave me a referral for an artist in the Bay Area. I have 8 tattoos total including the one tattood on me today. Oddly enough, no pain at all with outlining and shading!! The tattoo machine he uses makes it none to less pain when I usually cringe during outlines and/or shading with my other tattoos. Pretty neat. My session took about 1.5 hours and it came out sick! Thanks Tony! read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - 3 detailed composition images of Pluto released from NASA. (Pluto in Scorpio) - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

I went to Twisted Illusions for the very first time last night. I arrived at 7:30pm, I understood that they were to be closed in another hour, which was fine. I did NOT love the vibe when I walked in. It felt like I was walking in to a Nail Salon!!! (Im am not just saying that because she was asain) The lady at the front desk looked at me like she was confused why I stepped in the door. She looked like she just bit into a lemon and had a stick up her butt. I asked her some simple questions and wouldnt even make eye contact with me. She eventually answered my questions and just passed me a business card. It presented itself as being an unprofessional tattoo shop. I was very disappointed because I have heard several good reviews from this shop. I will never return here and I hope you take my advice. read more

I got my lebret pierced here, a few years ago, and I would like to say that "it hurt" a lot, yeah, your probly like.."Duh!" but I actually believe that the peircing, (when it's done good) only hurts for a few seconds, right? Well I just have to say, my tounge pirecing didn't hurt that much. Well I guess I can't speak for others, but I can tell you that I had 2 other people tell me that they had bad experiences there as well. Hope this was helpful P.s. are they out of business? LOL read more

5 years ago when I moved to Hayward I was told not to come here if you wanted to get tatted. Then again lots of artists come and go thru shops. I personally like to get work done from various artists and not just one. I am glad that I have been able to get some work done by Phap. He is very professional and the staff is friendly. Everyone that I have come in contact with about my tattoo has given me nothing but awesome comments. Phaps lines are clean and solid and he is very passionate about each piece he does. Even though I did not get a huge piece done he took his time to make sure all the lines were clean and solid. Shading was on point and the coloring is immaculate. My husband who is very anal about tattoos and is very picky on who does his tats has now like to get one done by Phap. I will defin return to get more added to the piece he did. read more

I got my first tattoo done here by Esther, Phap's sister. She's really thorough with fills, a little hard, but overall, I'm really happy with the result. She's really detail oriented and really helpful, nice, and made the process fun. She was a total pro at distracting the hell out of me so I wouldn't start crying like a baby, too. That's always a plus. My best friend has gotten several tattoos done here, and brings all of our friends for theirs. Everyone has been super happy with their tattoos, and we all keep coming back for more. =D All in all, I love the people and service here and will definitely come back again, for a new tat, and to add more to my current one... read more

I got my Naval and nose pierced here. The girl that did my piercings, I forget her name, but she did a good job! She explained everything before she did the procedure. And the piercings turned out nice! I wouldn't mind getting a tattoo at this place either cause i've seen their work and all of their tattoo's come out really good! Not to mention the girls that work there are very pretty (= [i'm not lesbian or bi-sexual or anything] just saying. haha! The only thing I would really complain about is that the piercings are $40? My 2nd one was half off though, but my cousin that got her piercings done said she got hers for 20! read more

This place is a joke with a capital "J". The work is overpriced, and just simply, mediocre. There is a misconception that everything good is pricey, that's not true! This is the Bay Area, not in the middle of the country in Idaho. I've seen the work they do, and have visited this location. The only thing I can say about this place is that it's clean. For the price of average sit down, there are way to many other places you can go to do equal or better work for less. They feel that their high prices proves "professional work". But in reality, the only thing it proves is that uneducated or unsuspecting people will pay more because the don't know better. Scam artists. The staff is rude! Not sure if it was because I was black or gay or both. For anyone considering this place, you can do better!!! Take a moment to do your search and it will save you time and money! read more

Shout out to Tony for doing a great job on my birthday tat and for taking me in last minute. Super chill dude with a great attitude and awesome line work. He made sure everything looked right and how I wanted. After placing the image, he took me to the other tattoo artist for another opinion which I appreciated. Nothing but compliments on my tattoo. My only complaint is the girl at the front desk. On the phone she was super nice and made me an appointment last minute. When going in and talking about my tattoo, she looked at what I wanted, which was a three word quote (placement was behind my ear), and said that it more than likely wouldn't work there because the artist wouldn't be able to shrink the font that much...........what? I've seen tattoo's that were super tiny done behind the ear, and because the font was times new roman, I didn't really understand why it couldn't be done. She continued to tell me to pick a new place because she didn't think it would work out. Why would you say that to someone who came into a tattoo shop with their heart set on what they want, especially when you aren't even the tattoo artist? As soon as Tony got there I explained the situation and he said "of course it'll work out there", he took a ruler, measured the space, and printed out my quote. Quick way to lose business if you say things without knowing what you're talking about. Overall, I'm happy with my tattoo and business with Tony. Thanks! read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - Thanks Tony!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

Phap he's a damn wonderful artist did all of my tattoos i suggest getting tattooed by him. The renovation is great. I plan to get another tattoo here by phap later on. read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California

Well.... First I want to say Loreltito is amazing! I started going to Twisted Illusions last year and am will be going back for my 4th one!! Loretto listens, applies everything that I have asked for in my tattoos. The best part is she understands what the customer wants. She is incredibly talented she draws the tattoo on which allows her the fit the tattoo perfectly with the shape of the body. I will never have to look for another artist... Thanks Loreltito your the best!! read more

I got my tattoo done by Billy and he did a really good job with my tattoo. He drew my tattoo without any references and it came out great! He was awesome because he said he usually charged by the hour, but he worked with me and charged me a flat rate, My tattoo was pretty big too. I got 4 cherry blossoms with some waves of water underneath it. I've only had 2 tattoos and I was pretty scared of getting this one because I've heard all the horror stories of getting it done on your ribs, but it was bearable. Billy gave me a lot of breaks and he didn't rush through it. On the real, he's really good at what he does and he'll let you know what looks good and what doesn't. Once I save up money, I want to get one last one done by him! So if you want a tat, stop by and ask for Billy! read more

Just got my Septum Piercing done today by a woman named Lee! Yes! Absolutely love my piercing and my first time experience. Lee was very informative and knew how to handle my first time jitters. Took only like 5 mins. She definitely knows what she is doing so it makes the process 10x easier. Most prices for piercings is $40 which is AWESOME! Thanks again Twisted Illusions, I'll be back soon! read more

Twisted Illusions Tattoos & Piercings - Septum Piercing done by Lee! Love it!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Hayward, California