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Above All Tattoo

4.7 (314 reviews)
ModerateTattoo, Piercing
Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
Updated 2 months ago

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Jacqueline C.

From walking in, to getting that tattoo, to leaving was a great experience. Erik was awesome to work with. Definitely would come back to get tattooed again by him. Great shop and clean. Thanks so much!

First session of sailor tats
K S.

Did a walk in during Labor Day and was greeted by Erik. The shop was clean and the vibe that Erik exuded was chill, professional and super friendly. He helped me out with some of my tattoo designs I drew up and made it super clean. We both knew it was going to be a great session when each stencil placement hit on the first try.... Unheard of! We talked throughout most of the session and he crushed the delivery of my tattoo design. Especially them being done since my other tats from 2013, he would do test spots to ensure the session wasn't just an adventure of pain tolerance. Erik is the man and I'm so impressed with his overall service. If he was that good, I can only imagine that everyone else at this shop is just as good as the service he delivered. Thanks again brother!

Tattoo outside of forearm

I got this tattoo with tony he is one of the newest members of the place but don't sleep on him this man was helpful he gave me tips had a good conversation and he always took his time and showed he loves tattooing not only is this place one of cheapest but it's also one of the best

Erik doing amazing tattoo in my wrist

Thanks to Erik for giving me a wonderful experience with my life's first tattoo. Since I was very nervous and had many questions to ask, he was always very friendly and patient in communicating with me, trying to find the best place on me, and Following my ideas, I ended up with a amazing one that I'm very happy with.

Mickey tattoo done by artist Tony Corral
Jeffrey J.

This was my first tattoo so I spent A LOT of time deciding where I wanted to go. I ended up meeting Tony Corral at Above All Tattoo and I was impressed by his good "bedside manner" and his no-pressure response to all my questions and I could tell he was the right person. I showed him some tattoos I found on Pinterest and he was able to draw exactly what I wanted, mix perfect colors and give me the specific size and everything I wanted. (I'm not high maintenance, I'm just discerning lol). He spent time educating me about the before, during and after of my tattoo which I really appreciate. And as you can see in the photo, it's a super clean and beautiful piece of art. So yeah, I will be calling Tony for my next tattoo.

Mary Grace S.

If I could give this shop more than 5 stars, I would. My artist was Tony & he was amazing. My piece was a tribute to my daughter, who we lost a few weeks ago (19 mos old) Tony took his time to make sure my tattoo was done 100% perfectly. Im definitely coming back here for future pieces. Thank you again Tony ! You're aw

Thanks Scooter!
Nicole C.

This is a follow up review for my nose piercing done by scooter. 10 months later and my nose piercing is fully healed. I never had any issues with the healing process - I scar and keloid easily but this piercing healed so nicely that I'd definitely recommend Scooter for anyone looking to get something pierced in SD. Thanks again Scooter.

Our Colin had dozens of paper planes from traveling, all over his body. These are special to us.
Elsa S.

My partner and I were on the last day of a two week Cali road trip when we woke up to the news that a good pal had passed away back home. We decided then and there we needed to get some tribute tattoos and my SD based cousin recommended this shop highly. With only five hours til our flight, We B lined it there and hoped they could squeeze in a last minute walk in. We were greeted warmly and were in and out in under an hour...both of us. Shop minimum is $100 which is totally reasonably. Our artist, Tony aka Tofu was kick ass and had some great chats. We'll be back for sure.

Steezy Japaneezy
Benjamin M.

Tony aka @TOFU.TATTOOS Is the man! Great dude, does great work, you won't regret getting a tattoo by him! Especially if you are looking at some Japanese type of work! Love the vibes here at the shop Walk ins or schedule an appointment they do both and do not disappoint. I recommend either Tony, Niko or Arjun! Please check out there work below on their Instagram ! Tony - @tofu.tattoos Niko - nikobones_ Arjun - Arjuntattoo_ I will probably update with a healed photo btw

"Stronger than the storm"
Jodee C.

Tony was awesome! I didn't get art work done, just a simple script and an anchor at the end which Tony did do for me by hand. It was easy and comfortable. Facility was clean and organized. I love my tat!!! Thanks Tony!!

Elizabeth K.

My friends and I did walk-ins at Above All Tattoo. It was a fantastic time. They were timely and welcoming. Alex did an awesome job on my tat. He was also very kind and really fun to connect with. I highly recommended Above All Tattoo! The service was high quality and the tattoo artist were awesome!

Jennifer L.

Arjun took good care of me on my first visit. He provided a consult and I was able to look through his work. The shops is very clean and safe. Got a small zia sun symbol on my ribs. Was about $100 and took 10 minutes. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. I also got a chance to ring the bell on my way out. Will definitely keep them in mind for future work.

Snail tattoo by Tony

I had a tattoo I had done overseas that needed touched up and Tony was happy to help me! He also gave me a sweet little snail tattoo. Tony was super kind and courteous. Would definitely go back to Above All for a tattoo.

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Erik was awesome. Tattoo feels and looks great. Definitely coming back here for my next one

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Scooter was da best!! He is so fun & super friendly. I highly recommend him for piercing.

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Ask the Community - Above All Tattoo

Did your shop move? Also who are your artists? Do they have Instagram tags?

Hi Kurt, Great questions. let me start off with yes we moved to 1142 Garnet about a block up the street. its a beautiful building. Please come check it out when you're in… Read more

What is your minimum rate/hourly for tattoos?

What is your minimum?

Tattoos start at $80 most small micro tattoos will only be $80. Walk ins welcome or call now for appointment.

Can you bring your own jewerly for your piercing? Has anyone done it?

Prefer not to use jewelry from other places because we do not know what kind of jewelry it is. Where we buy our jewelry from, we know what grade material it is.

Do they have jewerly available to upgrade for a piercing? The pictures I see only seem to have the basic ones that come with the piercing

They have one piercer who manages and control all the jewelry. It's highly recommended that you call before showing up. The piercer is not always in the shop, but the other artists usually know when he/she will return.

How much is a naval piercing?

Navel piercings are $50 you can upgrade jewelry to titanium, silver, gold. With jewels and stones inside to bling out your belly piercing.

How much per piercing? specifically cartilage, lobe, forward helix, and tragus?

Cartilage, lobe, forward helix and tragus piercings price start at $30 and go up from there. $50 is average. Walk ins welcome or call us anytime for an appointment or consultation.

How much Tragus, only one?

40

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Review Highlights - Above All Tattoo

Shoutout to Eddie for giving me my new favorite rose tattoo .

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Enigma Professional Piercing Studio

Enigma Professional Piercing Studio

4.4(951 reviews)
7.4 miNorth Park
$$$

I had mt very first nose piercing on 3/18, as a birthday present to myself doing something that no…read moreone else would expect me to do. This was an important thing for myself to do and this place was recommended to me by a coworker who had piercings done there. Very simply...everyone was helpful with the process. it was a busy time where people were walking in and almost filling the place up. I brought my husband and my kids (older kids like adults) to join me. I was assigned to Mateo. From beginning to end, he was very kind and made me feel comfortable for what I was about to do. Place was very clean, organized and had sterile rooms for the piercings. I really appreciated the privacy too. Every step Mateo took, he educated me and informed me every step he was about to do before the nose piercing began. Then it was over....and was very happy how it turned out and how supportive he was moving forward. I realize everyone else experience has been or will be different, but I think it is worth mentioning the good experiences for first timers like myself. Going back for a follow up to make sure all is fine (which I think it has been) and going for a second piercings on my ears. :)

I had a jewelry change done by Francheska and had an amazing experience. To back up a bit, the…read moreperson helping me out at check-in/front desk is also super sweet. She had her hands full with customers both on the phone and in person, and made sure each of us was seen promptly. There is no lot parking but I got lucky with street parking when I went. The doorway is oddly cramped but there is a separate seating area just inside to the left, and they have a lot of cool art and cases full of jewelry on offer. My appointment started on time and Francheska was so helpful! She worked with me to pick the appropriate piece of jewelry for my piercing and changing it out was quick and painless. I appreciate that she offered options at lower price points, I think that is a major green flag for integrity. She asked if I had any other questions and she was able to accommodate a quick piercing cleaning as well as a downsize. I did not know one of my other piercings needed to be further downsized so I am grateful she noticed and had the time to do that for me as well. Overall, I have been coming to Enigma for all my piercing needs for as long as I've been in San Diego, and will continue to do so. Francheska is new to Enigma (but plenty of prior experience), but I highly recommend her for your piercing related needs!

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Enigma Professional Piercing Studio - Conch and helix piercings

Conch and helix piercings

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Nothing Sacred Tattoo - Original design

Nothing Sacred Tattoo

4.4(136 reviews)
7.9 miGaslamp
$$

Great work done by Rezzy. Very happy with my quarter sleeve. Great work done by professionals who…read morelove what they do.

0/10. Do NOT come here…read more I found this artist through Instagram for anime tattoos. His work looked good, so I reached out. He was quick to respond and asked for a $200 deposit, which I sent via Apple Pay on March 5 to the shop owner. We booked for March 16. Leading up to the appointment, he would send random updates on the design, but nothing was finalized. I gave feedback and stayed patient, even knowing they had a Friday the 13th event going on. I didn't hit him up again until March 15 (the day before my appointment) because we STILL didn't have a finished design, which is wild. He tells me he'll have it done that day. Cool. Then a few hours later, I get a generic email saying my appointment is canceled. No explanation. Nothing. So I reach out to the number I sent my $200 to asking for a refund, and instead of handling it like professionals, they get confrontational and start acting like I'm the problem for asking for MY money back. They try to hide behind a "no refund" policy... even though THEY canceled on me. Make that make sense. I added my conversation with the artist, since the owner wants to claim harassment. Judge for yourself. No policy was ever clearly shown to me, and communication was trash the entire time. Instead of owning their mistake, they blamed me and got disrespectful. I only got my money back after I told them I'd file a chargeback with my bank and take them to small claims court. Go read their bad reviews--you'll see a pattern, especially with how the owner talks to customers. Super unprofessional. Save your time, save your money, and go somewhere else.

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Nothing Sacred Tattoo - Tattoo by Dee

Tattoo by Dee

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The Piercings Club - Ear piercing

The Piercings Club

4.6(49 reviews)
2.6 miBay Park

We brought our 7 year old to get her long anticipated piercing. The overall experience with Bianca…read morewas wonderful. Our daughter was terrified and Bianca made her feel at ease and was very patient in explaining the entire process. Ultimately we successfully got piercings! Thank you!!

First and foremost the STAFF was amazing and have a greater friendly demeanor, like has proper…read moremanners. Shout out to ALO! I tipped the piercer accordingly after confirming it was for the piercer! We are pretty forgiving people and understand life happens. I mean hello we took our 2 year old daughter. The OWNER (female) was locked out of her business, not sure how that happens?!?! I was asked to come 30min early and we were on time. Not a thank you or explanation from the OWNER. Another owner from different business was wayyyy nicer and knows how to treat clients!!!! This OWNER was haggling over $10 upgrade. I'm a high powered Executive professional. It's $160 and we had a much better experience at a place that unfortunately is closed. Save your money and trust me go elsewhere. I'm born and raised here in SD! The picture is what the normal order comes with, needless to say they will be swapped for the high quality ones once they heal. Terrible client service and ZERO effort to right the wrong, probably one of the absolute worst client service we've received! $10 for gold which we don't care for. So we got free aftercare wowww, hopefully doesn't break their bank. Very disappointing but STAFF minus owner were great! A group of 10 or so of us customers waited 45 minutes. Manners are extremely important in a proper business! Maybe the OWNER needs training! Best of luck and God Bless but we will not recommend nor return!

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The Piercings Club
The Piercings Club
The Piercings Club - Natalie pierced the third hole! The star! They have super cute earrings!

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Natalie pierced the third hole! The star! They have super cute earrings!

Enigma Professional Piercing Studio

Enigma Professional Piercing Studio

4.5(757 reviews)
0.9 miPacific Beach
$$

I was actually sent to Enigma through another amazing piercing shop-- specifically because of the…read moretype of piercing I was requesting (triangle piercing). I'm truly grateful for such a kind and professional redirection-- because the piercing is an uncommon request and very anatomy dependent. I'm really glad my piercer at Enigma, Didier, was able to take their time to not only perform it, but also communicate what he was looking for to be able to do so successfully. Didier talked me through appropriate anatomy requirements for it, gave me a mirror to show how he'd like to position the piercing ideally, discussed jewelery options/possible adjustments to the bar to accommodate healing he'd like to do (if needed), and even mentioned common issues he'd like to avoid that are run into when piercers try to manipulate the area and how such can make the piercing difficult to do/accomplish appropriately. He also thoughtfully kept checking in with me while he was making preparations (sterilizing, PPE, etc.) to make sure to answer any questions and ease any feelings of anxiety. I would absolutely recommend Didier if you're considering a piercing-- he's really knowledgeable and I felt very secure that I made the right decision coming to Enigma because of him.

Brought my daughter here for her first piercings. We had an appointment with Franceska and she was…read moreso amazing with my daughter. She explained the full process to her as it was happening to help ease her anxiety. The place was clean and very relaxing. The two ladies who helped us check in were also super sweet with my kid and answered all of her questions regarding the piercings and options. I saw that maybe the biggest complaint was the price, honestly, while it was pricey, it was worth it. I know we got a quality product, highly hiegenic, and well done (by a professional). I am looking forward to returning in the near future.

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Enigma Professional Piercing Studio
Enigma Professional Piercing Studio
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