This post is a long time coming. I've always wanted a full sleeve tattoo, but for the longest time…read moreI had no idea how to start. Like many people, I thought I could just walk into a shop and ask, "How much is a sleeve?"--and quickly realized that's not how it works. A sleeve takes time, planning, patience, and commitment. My first point of contact at Electric Street Tattoo in Ft. Lauderdale was Nick, and he was incredible in helping me plan, design, and kick off my sleeve with some major pieces. He was patient, collaborative, and made the process enjoyable. His linework is bold and crisp, and I genuinely appreciated the hours spent with him. From there, Nick introduced me to Lexi, CJ, and Lyandra, who each added meaningful pieces to my arm. Every one of them took the time to not only tattoo, but to connect through great conversations that made me feel like part of the family. To this day, I feel like I could stop by just to say hi--even without booking a session. That's how comfortable and welcomed they made me feel. While working on my sleeve, I came across an Instagram video by Carlos Gonzales at Heart in Hand Tattoo in Arlington, TX (also known for his work at Elm Street Tattoo). His video showcased his incredible ability to tie tattoos together with creative gap fillers, making the whole arm flow beautifully. The moment I saw it, I knew I had to make the trip to Texas to have him finish my sleeve. When I finally sat in Carlos's chair, it felt like we clicked instantly. He freehanded with a Sharpie, which made the planning and flow effortless, and he was both meticulous and insanely efficient. If you can handle the pain, he can accomplish a ton in a single session! He tied everything together with gap fillers and larger webs on my shoulder and elbow, and when we wrapped up, I realized he had put the perfect finishing touch on my sleeve. This journey has been deeply personal. My inner-arm soccer player was my first tattoo below the t-shirt line--visible to the world. For me, it symbolized finally being comfortable in my own skin at 40 years old, making decisions for myself instead of for others. Every artist along the way has contributed to that story, and their work is now permanently part of me. I recently saw a video of an older woman explaining why she got her first tattoo at 80 years old. She said, "When I was a kid, I got stickers for being good. I've been good my whole life--I want more stickers." That resonated with me. Tattoos are my stickers, my reminders that I've lived, grown, and celebrated who I am. So, if you're looking for artists who not only create incredible tattoos but also make you feel welcome, valued, and inspired, go see the amazing team at Electric Street Tattoo in Ft. Lauderdale--and if you get the chance, make your way to Carlos Gonzales at Heart in Hand Tattoo in Arlington, TX. These are the people you want on your sleeve journey.

Wifey had been thinking about getting a new tattoo for a while. She had a specific design in mind…read morefor a few months, and during our vacation in Fort Lauderdale, she finally decided she was ready to go for it. While we were having lunch, she did a quick search for a highly rated tattoo shop nearby--and Electric Street Tattoo popped up. After we finished eating, we hopped in a short Uber ride and headed over. As we walked up, two guys were sitting outside the shop and greeted us. Wifey let them know she was looking to get a tattoo, and one of them said, "Come on in." In less than two minutes, he joined us inside, and the consultation began. It turns out that he was the owner of the shop. She shared her design and explained what she had in mind. They went back and forth a bit on placement and size, and he couldn't have been more helpful. He was knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely kind throughout the entire process. This design was something deeply meaningful to her--a reminder to stay centered on her spiritual journey and to keep moving forward with intention. Overall, the experience was exceptional and Josh, the owner, took great care of us. This is definitely a tattoo shop worth visiting. @whatsthenextmemory

I was so excited about going to this place and when I arrived, I was helped by a very nice woman…read morethat unfortunately, had terrible body odor. It was overwhelming. I tried to disregard and continued through the process of selecting an earring and place to pierce my ear, but when I went to the bathroom just before the piercing, I nearly threw up. The stench and condition of the bathroom was worse than any rest stop public restroom I've ever been in. By the time u laid down on the table for the piercing, once again her body odor was so overwhelming, I couldn't handle another second and had to make an excuse that I was having 2nd thoughts. I had such high hopes for this place and would love to try again if this is resolved.

Nervously walking in after making the decision of getting my nose pierced, Sweet Leaf staff made me…read morefeel safe immediately. I was greeted with a smile and the process was explained to me. I chose the jewelry I preferred and then I waited for a few minutes while the technician went to prepare everything to be sterilized for the procedure. It didn't take long before I was called in. She explained how the process would go and some of the things I would experience which was very helpful to me. The procedure itself had a quick painful moment. It didn't last long at all. Before I realized, we were done and my nose was sparkling with my new piece of jewelry! I wish I remember the name of the technician to give her a shout out, but if you're reading this, you were awesome :) Afterwards, I was explained the healing process and how I needed to take care of my new nose ring. Overall, it was a great experience. I think most importantly to me is that the staff made me feel safe, welcomed, and I felt informed of what was about to happen which me being nervous, made a huge difference! Ps. I think the nose ring looks epic ;) thank you!

Definitely recommend this shop and the wonderful people who create here!…read more I called and was assisted by Akira who was a pleasure to interact with and answered all my questions ($80 min here). When I arrived I was fit in rather quickly and was lucky to have Alejandro as my artist, who did a beautiful job with a small tattoo on my wrist (exactly as I wanted and more!). The shop is clean, everyone is wearing masks, very professional, and they make you feel comfortable. If you're looking where to go for your next tattoo, look no further!

If you want a really expensive tattoo that's not worth your money - this is your shop. There are…read moremany other great artists right down the road for half the price this shop charges. It's just in a convenient tourist area where they look to rip them off.

Went here on a quick trip we were on , here is my review:…read more Staff friendly , funny and actually listen to what you are asking for. Decent prices great artists. I had a small cover up from a dragonfly to a bat it turned out better than I ever thought it could being so small my artist really did great with the details and you cannot see the old tat at all. I would recommend this place 100 percent its very clean and not over crowded like some shops. Also Bob Ross art videos a bonus. If I am ever in Ft Lauderdale again I will definitely pay them a visit. If you are in the market for a tattoo you should visit them too ...cheer's

Man, what a great experience…read more I had been toying with the idea of getting a tattoo for some time and kept putting it off and naturally the state of the world had me delay it even more. I begun researching it more recently and then received an email notice from Yelp regarding Ink Addiction and what they were doing to stay safe during these times. I called it a sign and put in a request for a consultation. Making the consultation was easy and within a day or two I was over there, talking to the tattoo artist, Mel who would help me design my overall tattoo. I gave her the concept and outline, she did the rest. The consult took about 15 minutes and an appointment was made. There is $100 deposit you must put down to hold the reservation that ultimately goes toward the price of your tattoo. She gives you the rate and then the appointment is scheduled. A few days later I was back. Due to social distancing and such, it was just her and I in the shop. I noticed immediately just how clean this place was. I wish some restaurants looked this good. The session took four hours (exactly what she promised me). And I couldn't be happier with the results. She took her time with everything, applying ointment so my skin wouldn't dry out. She took pristine care of my tattoo and of me. She offered me breaks if needed and was really easy to work with. Honestly, I couldn't be happier with it if I tried. I have zero complaints. I always say after this I'm done, but I'm sure I'm not and I'll absolutely be going back to Ink Addiction for my future tattoo.

Love it here! I left a studio I had been going to for years (and have had most of my work done)…read morebecause they went through an artist revamp. All the artists I had used for all those years basically just up and left at once, and I wasn't particularly fond of the new hires. I was on the search for a new tattoo home when I came across salvation. The staff here is amazing. The woman at the front is one of the nicest people I've met, and the artists are incredible. They are all so versatile but still have their own perfected style. I used Ricardo for my last piece and it was a big deal for me. This one is my first tattoo that can't be easily covered up and it needed to be perfect. Ricardo has a really soft touch and the session went by perfectly. He's also helped design and huge custom piece that I'm extremely excited for. Salvation is warm and welcoming, as well as clean and professional. You really can't find better in the area.

I've only had one experience there, me and my friend. the artist was so unprofessional I wish I…read moreknew her name, my piercings are so closed to one another it's been 2 months they can't heal properly. Feels like she's inexperienced. Would not recommend. I even told her the piercings would be too close to one another she said they would be fine but now me and my friend's ears are still bleeding after 2 months. Please do not go there choose somewhere else to go don't believe these 5stars reviews. IDEK if my piercings will heal do yourself a favor and avoid this place

I've been wanting to get additional ear piercings & came across this gem in the spur of the…read moremoment...& glad I did. I had my tragus & conch pierced by Aly who did a fantastic job. Very clean, pleasant, patient & knowledgeable. I highly recommend this studio for piercings. Update: I called today, after I posted this review & just 5 days after I had my piercings done...& Aly is no longer there. Such a shame! I was very comfortable w/her & thought she's awesome @ what she does.

Very upsetting experience today... my husband was recommended by another gay person to check out…read moreborrowed time tattoos in Fort Lauderdale... what turned out to be a great tattoo experience turned bad very quick... His tattoo was done by Nate... he was great and did great work. But towards the end of the session a group of workers were sitting on the couch and "Brandon" another artist decided it was appropriate to use a homo phobic slur "faggot" as if it was a common word... see Brandon in the comments Not tolerated! To be spending money in a business and an employee to openly use offensive words and act like the victim when called out... comment unacceptable... How disappointing... I do not recommended... https://www.facebook.com/share/1XUR5i7hWs/?mibextid=wwXIfr

My adult son and daughter got sibling tattoos here the day after Christmas (a Snoopy and…read moreWoodstock). And they loved the place. Well, they got their love for Snoopy from me, the collector. So, immediately, I wanted one, too. I have had four tattoos before, all cosmetic (2 eyebrows and 2 eyeliners). So this was a senior citizen whim fueled by my great love for Snoopy and wanting to have something done to match my kids. But I also wanted a purple rose, my favorite flower with my favorite color. So my daughter and I went to the shop. She had an old (not-so-good) cherry blossom tattoo redone, and I got my Snoopy with a purple rose. We absolutely love them! The artists are extremely friendly, oozing with talent, and work with you to get a rendition of exactly what you want before they ink the tattoo. (Shout-out to Jose and Cesar!) The place is very professional, clean (spotless), and bright. You even get to see the unopened ink (and it's expiration date) before it is used on you. They use a topical agent to lessen the pain. But it really was minimal and well worth it for the final product. Prices are reasonable. You can get an estimate before the work begins. P.S. I decided to add a smile to my Snoopy, and they did it the next day without any hassles and at no extra charge!

I was lucky enough to have Miguel give me a new tatoo today. I was a little wobbly on the design…read morebut as usual Miguel worked his magic. He took my ideas and created a beautiful tribute tatoo to my dogs who passed. I would never go to anyone else!

Great shop! Some really talented artists. Jade in particular has tattooed me many many times and…read moreI absolutely cannot recommend her enough! Super clean, very cozy atmosphere. One of the best shops in the area!

I've had quite a few tattoos all in different cities with different artist , and True Love exceeded…read moremy expectations. My husband and I always pass the shop by when we're headed to the restaurant next-door so finally we were able to dip our feet in the water through the Friday the 13th flash tattoo special. What I found amazing about the special was that it was extremely organized. Most shops that host Friday the 13th tattoos are always slammed, pricey, and even after waiting in line for hours and filling out forms, it's not even guaranteed that you will be able to get tattooed. Earlier this week the owner announced on the Instagram story feed that they would be hosting Friday the 13th tattoos. He listed out all instructions, and that individuals who were looking to get tattooed could come in Wednesday and Thursday preselect their artist designs and appointment times for Friday that way it insured everyone was able to get a chance to get a tattoo and it flowed smoothly for the artist. If you did sign up for an appointment ahead of time you only paid $30, if you decided to come in day of and there were appointments available it would be $50. They also offered $31 off of piercings so I went in early, decided to take them up on the special. I selected Amanda as my artist and a cute cat design. This gave me the opportunity to meet her since I follow her on Instagram and loved all of her designs, but I haven't been able to commit to a bicep piece until I could see firsthand how well she did with a smaller tattoo. I have PTSD from running into a few artist who screwed up a few of my tattoos, and resulted in cover ups or chewed up my skin so bad it left scarring. The shop was immaculate and sterile . It smelled cleaner than a doctors office. Amanda was kind quick, but did a thorough job with my tattoo I barely felt any pain throughout the process. The only time I felt something was when she decided to clean the tattoo with alcohol then there was a slight burn. I loved the end result and I hope to set up a conversation with her soon to discuss and bigger piece. The whole staff was amazing including the receptionist who actually remembered me when I came back. The owner took be by surprise at how approachable and kind he was. I've met a few others who were stuck up, off putting, or wouldn't give you the time of day. He was the complete opposite and even spoke to husband for awhile about designs for Japanese tattoos. If you're looking for a shop of talented and kind artist i highly recommend checking out one of their two locations. You can review artist profiles on their website or call if you have any questions.

Scheduled a tattoo a week ago and when I arrived today the book girl had messed up my appointment…read moreand booked someone else in my spot. Wants me to wait another week. Now I have to find a whole new place.

This is the second Tattoo I get at Bad Habits With the…read moreMaestro Diego Dellarte His work is second to none If you want a professional to work on you Go to Bad Habits ask for Diego Or any Artist there they really know what there doing I'm very lucky I found Diego

Black water is one of Hollywood's hidden gems and a great low key spot to get a tattoo…read more I spoke to Matilde via text and she got me a ton of quick information. She let me know about the process, walk ins, bookings, etc. She was definitely friendly and professional. We walked in around 845pm and met with Erick. My wife had a few ideas and he was quick to react. He showed confidence that you want from a tattoo artist but he also offered his opinion to avoid compromising the piece which sometimes leads to a bad tattoo. He gave us the price, which was the shop min, and we were rolling. He took the time to sketch it out and explain how the tattoo would be placed and look. He also showed us, every step, how the process worked and how everything was clean and sterile. After a quick stencil placement, the tattoo was started and completed in about 5 minutes. (Quill) His calm demeanor and friendly disposition lead to a second tattoo which wasn't even planned. Another conversation and sketch and we were into number two. This one came with a little more detail but Erick did a great job. He talked with my wife the whole way and kept her focused on being calm and just enjoying the process. This one took a little longer due to the additional detail but it came out just as good. (Palm tree, sun and the word Breathe) Ericks talent is only rivaled by his easy going mentality. I would recommend him to anybody who wants not only a great tattoo, but a fantastic overall tattoo experience. We will back to black water to ask for Erick.

Un lugar con excelente servicio y una gran atención al cliente , trabajos 10 de 10, tuve una gran…read moreexperiencia quede 100% satisfecho con el trabajo del sensacional artista Erick , si quieres trabajos de calidad a black water tattoo debes de ir A place with excellent service and great customer service, 10 out of 10 jobs, I had a great experience I was 100% satisfied with the work of the sensational artist Erick, if you want quality work to black water tattoo you must go