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Balam Tattoo Studio

3.0 (35 reviews)
Open Open 24 hours

By appointment only

Updated 1 month ago

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botched piercings that she hole punched 4 TIMES AND RIPPED MY SKIN OUT WHEN it WAS REJECTING.

horrible service. all piercings unprofessionally done and immediately rejexcted within 5 min. rude owners. entitled. reeked of drugs.

Enrique L.

Shout to to Balam for an awesome job on my first tattoo. He suggested a bit bigger than I initially wanted and I took his advice and it turned out great. Couldn't be happier with the work he did on me :) Te salio chingon Balam!

I usually don't write bad reviews but I came in for a tattoo and it came out horrible nothing like the picture not the hair anything and the eyebrows nose and lips all look so messed up. WHICH WERE ALL DONE BY A STENCIL BTW. Going to a different shop to get this fixed!!!! Don't waste your time or money (this was 400!!!!!!). My artist was Rafael btw.

His reply almost a year later

It pains me to leave a negative review for anybody but this is so important! I had an old tattoo partially touched up and it was infected within hours of leaving. My leg was literally oozing puss and ink, it became super swollen, and I couldn't walk for about a week. I tried reaching my artist "movies" about it immediately, he said to let it be and keep applying ointment for it to heal, said it was normal. (Unheard of oozing puss to be normal). I don't like to cause trouble but after a me giving him $300 (he also pierced my nose) which was also infected... I just wanted more options. I never signed anything, never received customer service or an offer of "I can have someone else look at it" simply "just wait, it will heal" it's been almost a year (yea I had my tattoo done during a lockdown) it was just opened so I went...but I should've know that the passing around of blunts and his very annoying guest that would not shut up the entire appointment was maybe affecting his work. He applied SO MUCH numbing ointment on top of my already open skin and I feel that ruined my leg. Today...almost a year later...my skin looks awful, I asked for SOME of my money back to have it touched up somewhere else and his only reply was "sorry no refunds, if you don't like my tattoo sorry" SO DONT GO TO HIM! Any good artist would at least try to figure out what went wrong) again, I let him know the next day that my leg was infected. He fucked up my leg and kept telling me it was my fault Bc I had a prec cover up (I've repeatedly told him that the area that was affected had never been "covered up" be he ignores me and thinks that's ok. So after a fucked up tattoo, and $300 down...I hope you consider another artist. Also, I messaged the OWNER and he had nothing to say either. Unbelievable.

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Loui R.

I've had my tattoo for almost 8 years with no re-touch and constantly get complimented on the incredible amount of detail in the image. Balam is one of my favorite artist and getting tattooed by him is unlike anything else. If you're looking for a one of a kind piece and experience this is the place. They are professional and no waiting around for a response. They offer appointments to accommodate your schedule in a friendly environment. Thank you for making me part of the tribe, I'll be seeing you guys soon! Much love!

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I was going through a crisis. Another tattoo shop (brown pride tattoo) pierced my frenulum and the ball came out as I was driving away. Naturally, I made a u turn, for out of my car and went back in. They turned me away even though I had just paid them and gotten it done less than 10 minutes ago. Balam was the gracious enough to give me a ball and be willing to fix the other shop's mistake. LOVE THEM!

Zeke was sweet enough to straighten and make adjustments to my poor editing lol. He made the Ufos+astronauts the same size.

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Made my appointment, made me feel like family and got some badass work donewill go back when paid

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Got a small tattoo on my hand of an anchor. It was poorly done. One side is bigger than the other and not shaded in properly.

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Jesus is the best! The studio was so friendly and welcoming! We walked in and they were quick to help us out! I am definitely coming back!!!

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Best tatooo shop I have ever been too . I have gotten two tattoos from them and the kick ass .

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Superb customer service very friendly guys Alvaro and solano great people, I really recommend to new customers best 24hour tattoo shop.

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Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings

Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings

4.8(864 reviews)
17.5 miWoodland Hills
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Certified professionals
8 years in business

There aren't the words to express just how comfortable and PAINLESS my experience was at the 3rd St…read moreOak and Poppy. Yesterday I got my septum pierced for my birthday. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and immediately made to feel at ease. The shop itself is very clean and welcoming. The jewelry is beautifully displayed. I just wish I remembered the name of the woman who helped us because she made such an impression. She walked us through all the options at different price points in a way that felt completely neutral and respectful. There was no subtle steering toward something more expensive. It genuinely felt like whatever we chose was the right choice. Ivy, my piercer, was incredibly thorough and precise. I really want to stress how pleasant and painless this piercing was. I am talking pain level 0 out of 10. I AM NOT MAKING THAT UP. She is extremely clean in her process and talked me through every step so I always knew what was happening. The room itself felt like a doctor's office in terms of cleanliness and professionalism. I wanted to write this because there aren't many reviews here about septum piercings specifically. When I was searching for where I wanted to go, Oak and Poppy kept coming up but I didn't see many septum reviews. Ivy is a true professional in this work. It's clear she knows exactly what she's doing. The staff cares about the customer's experience and it shows every step of the way. If you're looking for a septum piercing and want an experience that feels comfortable, this is the place to go! Thank you Ivy! Thank you Oak and Poppy!

After dealing with a lot of trauma with ear piercing in my childhood, I knew I'd wait until my…read morechild was ready and chose for herself. She was back and forth, but now at 7.5, she decided she was READY. She almost convinced my husband to do it at the mall, but I'm glad they didn't. I heard about this place from other moms at her school, and I'm so glad we went. They squeezed us in immediately and were just great. Always spoke directly to my daughter, explained the process. Went though jewelry, explained all of that. I didn't get the name of the person who did the piercing, but he was amazing. He described everything to her, had her do deep breathing. It was done quick while also taking his time with everything. She felt secure and brave, I'm just so happy with her experience! I will definitely be going back after looking at some tattoo work as well, it all looked great.

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Oak & Poppy Piercings and Fine Jewelry

4.9(75 reviews)
4.2 miBeverly Grove
Certified professionals
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Ivy Kimberly Jimenez pierced my 10-year-old daughter's earrings and she explained the process…read morethoroughly and was wonderfully patient! It was a lovely location and I would highly recommend!!!!

Our second visit to Oak & Poppy was just as incredible as the first, if not even better! This time…read moreit was for my second daughter, who just turned one, and our first experience was with my oldest when she was 10 months old. We actually made the 3-hour drive just to come back, because our first experience three years ago was that amazing, and it was absolutely worth it all over again. From the moment you book your appointment to the second you walk through the door, you're treated with such warmth and care. The entire experience feels thoughtful, professional, and truly special. We visited their 3rd Street location and had the absolute pleasure of being helped by Ivy and Paola. They were so kind, patient, and incredible with our little one, it immediately put us at ease. Both of my daughters now have matching earrings, and as parents, we couldn't be happier. The quality, attention to detail, and overall experience are unmatched. You can tell they genuinely care about what they do. If you're looking for a place you can fully trust, especially for your little ones, this is it. I can't recommend them enough!

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