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).

Solid tattoo spot - went with some friends for a quick matching tattoo. Looks like it depends on…read morethe artist as the folks who had one artist got a perfect tattoo while the folks with the other have lots of bleeding with not as straight lines

Don't get your ears pierced here. They give you 925 silver which is sterling and it's literally…read morefrowned upon to heal piercings with anything sterling bc it contains copper ! Idk why they think that's ok! Not flat backs either! My ear hasn't healed and is still really painful to sleep on and i grew concern and had a look at the earrings only to be let down. Piercings should only be healed with medical grade metal, like titanium. Do better dudes!

Excellent service, speedy communication and great work! I took my daughter for her 18th birthday…read moreand she was treated the best and received an amazing custom tattoo (anklet with crucifix) and i enjoyed my first tattoo ever as well. My tattoo is an anklet vibe with flowers that was customized on the spot and drawn on by hand. Thank you to everyone at Balboa Tattoo for making our celebration fun!

Great experience! The tattoo artists were clean, talented, professional, and made me feel…read morecomfortable throughout the entire process. The shop had a great vibe, and I'm extremely satisfied with the work I received. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back for more tattoos!

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.

My fiancé and I wanted to get matching tattoos for our son…read more I called and Hunter said he was available to help us out! We got his number and he was very friendly and responsive. We sent him over some pictures of ideas we wanted and Hunter made drawings for us and they were amazing!! We went to see Hunter at the shop and he made sure our tattoos fit the areas we wanted perfectly, and made some tweaks to make them the best looking they could be! We would definitely recommend Hunter to anyone looking to get any tattoos! He is so knowledgeable and very talented! I want to finish my sleeve and my fiancé wants to start his and we will definitely be going back to Hunter thank you so much!!

I contacted Jake in Franklin, TN (Nashville area). He has a shop set up there as well as in Newport…read moreBeach. I told him what I was looking for, sent him photos and an explanation of why I wanted the tattoo. When I showed up for my appointment, I knew I had chosen the right artist. He did an amazing job of capturing the image of my 18 year old cat who had died a few months before. George Washington, the cat, was a beloved family member and I wanted to always keep him close to me. The tattoo turned out perfect. Everything was exactly as Jake and I had discussed and it exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend Jake to anyone.

I was first introduced to Sunny's work through her IG. After seeing how she perfectly captured the…read moreanatomy of butterflies and month, I felt confident that she would be able do the same for beetles. After submitting the online inquiry form and messaging Sunny, I quickly received a response and an estimated cost. To my surprise, she has always wanted do beetle tattoos and was excited to work with me. Since it was my first tattoo, I was nervous and didn't know what to expect. However, Sunny's friendliness and the store's calming ambiance made me feel reassured and surprisingly comfortable. From reference pictures to stenciling, Sunny walked me through each step and ensure all the details of the darkling beetles were included. Furthermore, before the initial outlining, other artists in the store were asked to double check the stencil (flow, composition, etc). 3 hours quickly passed and I got my first 3 beetle tattoos done on my forearm. It didn't hurt too bad because I was enjoying the nerdy beetle conversation with Sunny. After the tattoos were wrapped up, Sunny gave me a run down on the after-care routine and what to expect during the healing process. In the end, I am so glad that I went to Sunny from My Tattoo for the beetle tattoos. This is why I am having Sunny finishing a full beetle sleeve on my left arm.

This shop was by far the most fun and welcoming place I've ever been to! The vibe was super chill,…read morefull of laughs, and everyone made you feel right at home! Jeff was my artist, and he was incredible--super friendly, open to my tattoo idea, and funny! He and the other artist made this experience very enjoyable. Thank you guys again! We will be back!

just now New This was…read moremy first time getting a tattoo. One was a tribute to my Mom. I gave Tonna a picture of my Mom's heartbeat and had it incorporated into the tattoo. She totally surpassed my expectations. I will forever have my Mom's heartbeat with me. My second one was a cross with with semicolon was for me. This type of tattoo was exactly what I was looking for.

I couldn't be happier with my experience! I've had three tattoos done by her, and every single one…read moreexceeded my expectations. She is incredibly detail-oriented, professional, and truly cares about creating the best possible result. She takes the time to make sure every detail is perfect, always thinks about what will look best, and makes sure you're completely happy with every decision before moving forward. Throughout the entire process, she makes you feel comfortable and heard. Her talent, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service are unmatched. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing tattoo artist!