First tattoo. 5+ hours. Zero regrets. This shop earned my trust before I even walked in -- responsive on text chat, shared their work upfront, and answered every question I had. The owner personally heard out my idea and matched me with the perfect artist. She went above and beyond from day one -- literally started before the shop opened to fit my schedule. Came prepared with multiple design variations, took my tweaks in stride, and guided me through every step of a long session with patience and honesty about what to expect. The design came out exactly as I envisioned. Aftercare instructions were clear, healing has been smooth, and I'm loving the result every single day. Professional, talented, and genuinely caring. The ambience is great too. Highly recommend -- especially if you have a specific vision you want executed well. read more

My first visit to the shop and I love my tattoo!! Scarlett is awesome. I had a tatt I wasn't happy with and she totally transformed it. So worth it. read more

I had such an awesome experience with Black Tower and Cesar! I reached out on Saturday about getting themed tattoos for my mom, sister, and me, and less than 24 hours later we were all walking out with fresh tattoos that were executed to perfection. Speaking specifically about my experience, I got two small tattoos. One was simple--coordinates in a basic font--but the other was on the back of my hand, so it required precision and an artist with exceptional single-needle skills. Cesar absolutely delivered. His hand was as steady as a surgeon's, and the line work is unbelievably crisp. I can't stop looking at my hand tattoo--I love it! My ankle tattoo also turned out beautifully, but the clean lines and perfect lettering on my hand have me completely captivated. My mom's and sister's tattoos turned out amazing as well. My sister got a tiny 1" × 1" character that she drew herself, and Cesar brought it to life perfectly--it came out so cute and fun. My mom got an Arsenal crest on her arm, and it looks fantastic. Beyond the quality of his work, Cesar was incredibly responsive, friendly, and accommodating. He even humored us by putting on the World Cup while he tattooed us and regularly checked in to make sure everyone was comfortable throughout the session. I already have some big tattoo ideas in mind, and after seeing Cesar's style, precision, and artistry firsthand, I'm confident he's the right artist to bring them to life. I can't wait to come back for my next tattoos! read more

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Cesar & Eddie were very nice & accommodating!! Would definitely recommend!! Very reasonable prices as well! :)

Second tattoo and again a wonderful experience with Scarlett who is an amazing artist! The studio is an experience in itself and always so clean. The gift shop is awesome too!! read more

Black Tower Tattoo Studio - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I knew Cesar was going to be my first tattoo artist in LA the moment I saw his work. He was super responsive and an overall awesome guy. A guy with many talents and easy to talk to. Though my tattoo is simple, I knew I could trust Cesar's work by just looking at his portfolio. Once I'm ready to get a more detailed design, I'm coming back. Heck, he'll probably be my go to artist when I'm in LA. Highly recommend! read more

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If you're looking for a place to get tatted this is the place! Ive had a couple of pieces done here by Scarlett who is very friendly and fun to pass the time with! This past weekend I was able to get tatted by Cesar for their Friday the 13th flash and my experience was a 10/10. The entire time they made sure I was comfortable and doing well. You can't go wrong with who you get as the artist because they're all great. Very professional, clean and precise work! Can't wait to continue to get more done! read more

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I have had the pleasure of being tattooed at Black Tower Studio three times! They are very skilled and pleasant, take time to educate you on care and placement as well. Scarlett has been a delight, takes her time and checks in with her clients. She even serenaded me during my session- super therapeutic! Come and visit for their amazing flash! Plenty of options! read more

First time and won't be the last! Shout out to Scarlett for the amazing work ! #horrorthemed

Just loved my cover up they were so welcoming and kind with my request. Made me feel at ease and the final look was amazing

Amazing service and work quality!! The owner Cesar did my piece and he is the sweetest! So professional and gentle. He is the reason I will continue to come back to Black Tower; they're authentic and I appreciate their decor and overall vibes. There is no tattoo shop like Black Tower read more

Eddie was truly exceptional. I received a flash tattoo and was extremely pleased with the outcome. They were very helpful and provided clear aftercare instructions. read more

Im extremely satisfied with their service very professional, amazing customer service, cesar it's an amazing artist, he made my vision come true. read more

Awesome shop! Super well designed, very clean, fun vibes. Lots of great artists, but I specifically want to shout out Shino! What a talented artist. Go grab some work from her, she's amazing! read more

I've been to this tattoo parlor three times now and It's my favorite place for LA. Incredibly clean, beautiful decor, kind and professional artists. Would recommend with my whole heart read more

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These two tattoos are beautifully done and both have so much meaning to me . Shino did an outstanding job , made me feel very comfortable the entire time ! Cesar was very kind from the beginning, as soon as you walk into the shop it's truly masterpiece with all the art pieces ! The "Cookie" tattoo is an example of elegant script work. The lettering flows smoothly in addition of the small heart adds a sweet, personal touch that enhances the lettering . The sad clown tattoo is an absolute masterpiece of traditional black and grey work. The shading is skillfully executed, giving depth to the sorrowful expression, while the fine linework ensures crisp, clean details. The composition is balanced perfectly, with the ruffled collar and heart accents adding a classic vintage feel. Both very personal and intimate to me , I will definitely be returning ASAP for more work ! read more

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I had such a great experience at Black Tower!!! Jhen, my tattoo artist was friendly, welcoming, and kept my well updated. She made sure I was happy with my designs a week before my appointment which I really appreciated. The entire process of checking in and getting tattooed was also very comfortable. I filled in the regular forms and got stenciled all within 45 mins. The studio was also clean and well maintained! I'd you are looking for a studio around the area I would 100% recommend checking this place out and, if you want a good recommendation for a very nice, talented artists, check out @jhene.ink on Instagram! read more

Black Tower Tattoo Studio - Heart locket tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The shop itself is very clean, welcoming and professional. As for the tattoo itself- amazing! Cesar took my scattered ideas and turned them into a cohesive piece. His attention to detail, shading, and line work is next-tier. I appreciated Cesar's patience and communication. Before every session, he walked me through the plan and made adjustments, if requested. I can't recommend Black Tower Tattoo Studio enough. read more

Black Tower Tattoo Studio - 1st phase of my sleeve. - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had a great experience here. My artist was Scarlett and she did a very great job with my tattoo. I got my daughters name. Scarlett was very attentive and funny. Im a scared person on getting tattoos but she made me feel welcome and comfortable. Ill be back. Thank you again.. read more

Scarlett did an amazing job with my chest piece, she had a few options when consulting and the whole session went well. Love the atmosphere of Black Tower Tattoo and would recommend to anyone who is interested! read more

Scarlett tattooed my and my wife's arms with a heart design of my wife's, perfectly. We had a great intro conversation about what we wanted, scheduled a day and time with her right then and had our tattoos a week later. It was an amazing first time for us both. Highly recommended!! read more

Excellent service and quality work from Shino. I'll be getting all my tattoos from here!

First time at Black Tower Tattoo, and I got to say, wow this was a great time. I came in with my best friend to get tattoos designed for us. We were able to do a walk-in to meet our artist who took great care of us. In less than a few days, we got our designs back and we were set for our tattoos. After a few more days, had our appointment for tattoos and knocked it all out in one day. Remember to be on time and your good to go. They take care of you and will just be there for you if you have any issues or concerns. I highly recommend this shop if you are in the area. read more

Clean facilities, awesome staff. They explain everything for you and make sure you are comfortable.

I went for one Friday the 13th Tattoo and ended up getting two. Michelle was so good. Her art is beautiful. Her line work extra extraordinary, she's kind and made the experience fun. read more

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Cesar did an amazing job! Love every detail! Thank you guys so much for the amazing art work and the vibes! read more

Black Tower Tattoo Studio - Love my beautiful moth! - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had the most excellent experience at Black Tower Tattoo! The vibes this shop has is spooky homey a museum of sorts. There are many pieces of art throughout the shop that I'm sure I didn't even get to see all of it! I came in from out of town to get a piece done by the lovely and extremely talented Zee! The experience was super chill; Zee is very professional and soft spoken that I felt at ease and in good hands with her. I had the privilege of meeting other artists and this shop and it felt like I was surrounded by friends. I look forward to coming back for my next tattoo. I attached a photo of my healed tattoo. read more

Black Tower Tattoo Studio - Arachne from -Arachne's Punishment - Gustave Doré Tira me a las arañas- The Mars Volta - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I got a cute little ghost pumpkin tattoo by Tommy yesterday and I'm absolutely in love with it! He was so thorough and sanitary. And the art is so cute! I'm very impressed by his line work as well as how gentle he was. The shop is stunning and the art on the walls is perfectly curated. read more

Black Tower Tattoo Studio - Cute little pumpkin ghost by Tommy! - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Soooo Scary!!!! At it again! Trip with cousins, and the majority wanted to get matching tats. They decided on the sun, moon and stars and I just went with it. The shop was very comfortable and clean. Music was good too! Now, let's talk about the artist. Scary is the name, and kindness is the game! There were 5 of us getting the same tat on different parts of the body. Quick and easy, and the work is phenomenal! Scary made us feel at home and was happy to do the same pattern over and over. I can't wait to see how it looks when it heals. Forever linked to the rest of the crew that got the same art. read more

Black Tower Tattoo Studio - Sun, moon,and stars tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing service! Absolutely love my tattoo and the staff was so nice and accommodating.

Went here on a whim for flash day. Hurt my skin and seems like it blew up. Horrible tattoo shop. Wouldn't recommend it. They messed up my tattoo. Cheap tats. read more

Worst tattoo experience I have ever went through. Was done by Shino. If you have darker skin or black I would stay far away from this shop. Last picture is that design that I requested and it couldnt be any further from what I got. If I could give it a 0/10 I would. The worst part is that she messed up on a line and tried to cover it up with same skin color ink which I have never heard of an artist trying to do. Stay far away. The manager Ceaser was cool though. The first picture zoomed in picture is the reference read more

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Thank you Michelle for doing such an awesome job on my tattoo. I love it !! The studio is also really cool. Love that they had Friday the 13th specials all weekend long read more

Black Tower Tattoo Studio - Zero - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

All I can say is wow. Scarlett knocked it out of the park. My tat came out way better than expected with killer fine line work on my fingers. Next tat, I know where to go. read more

Black Tower Tattoo Studio - My daugters initials- great fine lines!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of the best tattoo studios I've been at. Both Cesar and Scarlett are insanely talented and a joy to be around.

I'm very pleased with not only the tattoo but with the artist/owner Cesar Cruz. He was very precise, And professional . I loved the aesthetic of the shop, everything was clean and spacious. The overall experience was a very smooth process. I have found my artist and am looking forward to getting the next one and definitely recommend checking them out ! read more

Black Tower Tattoo Studio - Dainty Faith Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California

El local muy agradable y con un warm welcoming! Cabe señalar que me agradó su decoración y por supuesto, los Tattoo artistas con buena vibra. Mi nombre es Mauricio y junto con mi hija hace un par de semanas fuimos al shop para agregarnos un poco más de arte y por supuesto en lo particular quiero recomendarles el lugar !! ya que encontramos profesionalismo y todo sanitario amén de una muy buena charla y agradecido con el trabajo recibido así que reitero muchísimas gracias a Scarlet quien se encargó de trabajar en mi diseño muy talentosa y encantado volvería en algún otro momento por otro tatuaje que sigan los éxitos muchachos‍. Saludos Mauricio R. read more

Since I enjoyed my last experience here I decided to get my next tattoo again with this shop. This picture warms my heart and the final result was what I was looking for! Two different artist that engage with their client and provide great atmosphere. Thanks again Portrait done by Richard read more

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Excellent service, excellent price. Very professional staff. Local and been around for a few years. read more

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I did an initial inquiry for a tattoo on Yelp and Black Tower was one of the studios that reached out. I was so grateful that Cesar helped with my initial request. I had to get rid of something in my life and I need a symbol of that and I picked purple hyacinths. I showed Cesar this and He picked the most amazing tattoo artist, Eugene to take care of my design. Eugene saw the picture I wanted and executed it with perfection! I've been so emotional all day because it really is perfect and I love it with all my heart! I couldn't stop giving him hugs! I'm truly grateful. He gave me specific instructions on how to take care of my tattoo. I'll most definitely come back for more artwork read more

Black Tower Tattoo Studio - Purple Hyacinths - Tattoo Near Me - Los Angeles, California