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Black Pearl

4.4 (102 reviews)
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It my tattoo I had done honoring my son who was killed.

I got all my Tattoos at Black Pearl. Mike E is so kind warm person, and very talented. I recommend going there.

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Bryanna T.

WOW ! This place was honestly the most humbling tattoo shop I've ever been to . The ladies who work here were very nice , I scheduled an appointment with Tony and he was very knowledgeable with what he recommended as well . I really liked the way they did the check in process . 10/10 Recommend coming to get work done by him ! The vibe with everyone and him were welcoming to the MAXXXX ! Can't wait to come back !

Quetzalcoatl. Love it! Thanks Maisie.
Ron P.

Went in thinking about my first ink. Mike was great to talk with and made me feel comfortable with the prospects of ink. Went back and met Maisie, sat down and got a meaningful symbol. Went back later for a larger project. Can't say enough how great Maisie was through the entire experience. Will be back for more!

Mike E did this beautiful tattoo for me in remembrance of my son.  I recommend Black Pearl  Penny T
Penny T.

Black Pearl.Mike Espinoa is a fantastic artist he did my memorial tattoo my loss of my son. I'll be going back getting more tattoos. Penny Tenorio

Externally threaded jewelry vs Internally threaded
Morgan D.

Dang. I went to Black Pearl to get my belly button pierced and now that I look back, I didn't have the correct anatomy for it. They pierced me anyway. Me being an naive 14 year old, I had no idea that anatomy played a role. 5 months later, I have a nasty infection and I went to another shop not even 5 blocks away and they told me that the piercing jewelry was illegal in the state of California. Externally threaded jewelry is illegal for piercers to use for your belly button piercing. Don't go here for piercings! It may cost 50-100 dollars more if you go to another shop, but you won't have an infection when you are pierced by people who know what they're doing. Save your poor belly buttons!!

Amañda G.

I am in love with the amazing tattoo I got here. Constantly get random compliments on the bright lines and design and of course this amazing coloring. Couldn't recommend this shop more!

Teresa T.

Mike did my tattoo absolutely love it. He also is one of the best people I've met! Super nice, loves what he does and makes sure your comfortable and happy with the tattoo.

tattoo done by Mike Espinoza, - Black Pearl tattoo
Brittany P.

My best friend and I went to Mike Espinoza and he was very welcoming, and great at handling my friend (she had 1 tattoo from 20+ years prior) she was nervous to say the very least. Mike knew exactly how to handle her and was more than kind. Made us both feel right at home and even asked what music we wanted to listen to while he set up and did the tattoo. The tattoo he did on my friend was on her foot and it turned out breathtaking. So amazing that I was sad I wasn't going to get a tattoo by him, (I had an appointment somewhere else the next day). Well low and behold my artist stood me up, so I gave Mike a shout out, and he just happened to have time for me to come by and get inked. So we made our way happily over to see him again and Mike did not disappoint. I saw work of other artists there as well as met two of them and I highly recommend this shop. Mike even told my friend that if she had any questions or concerns she could call/text or even come by before we left town (which my friend, who is very anxiety ridden, took full advantage off, and Mike was very helpful and prompt to answer any questions). Everyone has different tastes so research your artist before you make any appointments to make sure you like their style and it matches what you are looking for, but all in all this was a friendly shop, where I felt very comfortable, which when it comes to tattoo shops, isn't always the case. I've been in many.

Bestie tattoos
Alma P.

"Let's get friendship tattoos?" My friends and I randomly decided. The next day I went to three different tattoo shops in the Live Oak area. Our last spot was Black Pearl and we were so lucky. Jared Foster did our tattoos and we absolutely loved them. It was my first and he did everything to make sure we all felt at ease. A true professional. It was also the cheapest from all the places I went to go ask at. All the other places insisted that I needed to get the piece bigger and I kindly disagreed. Jared did not pressure us at all about sizing, he kindly let us choose. Our tattoos took ~20 minutes each. I've already recommended him to a few people. Thanks again!

WORSE TATTOO EVER ! DO NOT GO! if an older lady offers you a tattoo there with hella tattoos on her say no !! she gave me the ugliest paw i've ever seen on my body forever. pictures are what i asked for versus what j got.

Progress
Ella G.

I wanted a tattoo for a while and had thought real long and hard about what I had wanted and where. But, I had encountered irritating hardships in my journey to find the perfect tattoo artist: too expensive, didn't do what I wanted/asked, etc. And then I happened upon the black pearl tattoo parlor. When I walked in, the people were incredibly warm, welcoming, and friendly. They put me at ease immediately, especially after my previous ordeals with other bad artists. They were patient with all my newbie questions, my anxiety and hesitations, and completely open to my tattoo ideas. My artist, Mike, sent me a sketch up of what I had in mind the day before the tattooing. It was exactly what I had envisioned and sent him. The next day, when I showed up, Mike went to work quickly and effeciently, but not rushed despite having worked all weekend at the tattoo convention and having me as his last client. He pulled up a chair for my friend beside the table so that she could support me during my first tattoo, but Mike went above and beyond. He was gentle and light handed with his strokes, he was hilarious and eased my tensions and fears, and he was meticulous and patient, making sure that his work wasn't rushed and I was comfortable. While Mike had thought that the tattoo would take only a little over an hour, it had taken us about 2 (I didn't mind at all, I actually had a fun time!). However, he still only charged me for the time of 1.5 hours. I realize that this review is like a mini novel, but I cannot emphasize just how incredible this business/man made my first tattooing experience. Such amazing, warm, and talented people. I will be referring anyone and everyone to the black pearl. If I get more tattoos, I will be going back to them without a doubt.

Gloria L.

Alyssa is amazing !!! Her work and attention to detail is immaculate. She has such a light hand and gave me exactly what I wanted

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Victoria D.

Love my new tattoo and Alyssa did an amazing job and I will definitely be going back to her

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i got my nose and tongue pierced by kelsey and she was so sweet and did such a good job!!! definitely recommend very nice inside

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Thanks Prio for a positive experience. Your careful gentle and meticulous work gave us tattoos that we absolutely love!

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Bella was amazing and helped me create a wonderful tribute to my lye dad with his cremains.

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I can't say enough good things about this place! I love my piercings and will try everything I can…read moreto save them and get more. I've had a challenging medical year so the retainers have had to go in a few times and have also been bumped out "a few times" too. I thought my vertical rook-conch industrial was done for this time I woke up from septorhino revision and the first thing I noticed is my ear hurts like hell lol. Can barely talk. Nose is still in a cast and broken. I knew where to go. I came in looking like a monster but didn't feel judged here. Adam has always done a great job, but these were Winter's days. They clearly hold high standards for all their piercers very gentle with my ear and let me know what's going on no jump scares and they give honest assessment of the piercing. They saved it. They really saved my industrial. This one looked crazy angry I was so sure it was done for and salvaging whatever I could would be painful, but I didn't even feel a pinch. Great job! I can't wait for these to heal so I can get more :) and I will definitely trust them with the next set of spicy piercings I have planned. Also got a new chain and a dangling piece was really hoping to get hoops but they aren't ready yet and I trust their good judgement. Very pretty I'm so happy they had it in stock. Thanks Winter and Adam!! :) :) :)

Had to get a rook piercing replacement and the gal at the front desk was so kind and patient with…read moreme :) she showed me the displayed jewelry hand allowed me to hold up to my ear to see sizing that would work best. Sent me home with a tool and lube to help with getting the earring in more easily. Love the jewelry selection and the great staff !

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