I was banned from the shop because apparently I "talk too much" and "made other customers…read moreuncomfortable " by walking around during down time to get the blood flowing again during multi hour tats. So apparently the shop that I thought was great wasn't so great. Don't talk too much or they won't want you to come back.

Josh is amazing. Have had several tattoos done by him. Going back to add more. Can't wait!read more

Katherine Parada is the absolute best! I've had 4 sessions with her in as many months, and have…read morebrought several family and friends back with me. We all LOVE the pieces that she's done for us! In addition to being creative and highly skilled, she's also really fun and easy to talk to. Every session has been enjoyable, and I always feel excited and proud to bring another loved one in to get tattooed by her. Kat takes the time to really understand the vision and heart behind each request, then works hard to bring that request to life! My tattoos are beautiful and have all healed well. They turned out even better than I was envisioning! I get compliments on them all the time. I'm already dreaming up my next tattoos and can't wait to work with Kat again! As far as the shop itself, Golden Child is clean, professional, and friendly. Every time I've come in, the owner and multiple other artist swing by throughout the session to check on Kat and on me, see if we need anything, and compliment the tattoo. Golden Child has built a little family, and it resonates in everything they do. Highly recommend!

I was not satisfied with my visit to Golden Child today because I believe the experience should…read morehave been handled better. This will be a detailed review of what I observed and experienced. Short version: Better time management is needed with appointments and clients who have placed deposits. There is no reason for clients to be scheduled for specific appointment times if they are then left waiting 30+ minutes past that time to be seen. Also blood around the piercing site should be properly cleaned before allowing the client to leave. Longer version: I made an appointment for my baby's earlobe piercing at 1:30 PM. We arrived at 1:20 PM to check in and were greeted and asked to complete the waiver online. While we were waiting, there were multiple clients in the foyer, it seemed like a busy part of the day but I was relived to have made an appointment for our visit . During this time, another client was visibly upset and speaking with Birdie. That interaction escalated to the point where they moved the conversation outside. Our appointment was with Birdie, we waited patiently while this was handled. However, this interaction extended into our appointment time. Birdie finished the conversation around or shortly after 1:30 PM, at which point she appeared visibly flustered and behind schedule. Another client who had been waiting before us was taken back, and we continued to wait. We were not called back until close to 2:00 PM, approximately 30 minutes past our scheduled appointment time. At that point, our baby was understandably fussy from the extended wait. When we were finally brought back, Birdie explained the process and how she wanted us to hold the baby. However, the entire interaction felt rushed. I understand that infant piercings require efficiency, but that does not justify a rushed appointment process. No piercing should be rushed, regardless of the client's age. Additionally, directly after the piercing, we noticed visible blood left on and around my daughter's earlobe. I will include photos for reference. I thought based on standard infection control practices and the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, any visible blood should be properly cleaned and the area disinfected before the client leaves. I personally have a good amount of body piercings that were done at reputable piercing shops and have never left without the piercing sight being cleaned and inspected. Final concern: My main concerns are the lack of time management with scheduled appointments, the rushed nature of the procedure, and the inadequate cleaning after the piercing. I believe these are important areas that should be addressed for client safety and overall service quality.

Shannon was absolutely amazing. I went in to get my rook pierced and she was explaining to me why…read moreshe is going to pierce the exact spot. She was so kind and you could just tell she loves what she does and is so passionate. I was able to walk right in without an appointment and I was seen immediately. I will definitely be coming back to get pierced by her again soon!

Came in last minute for a quick walk in to get a conch ear piercing and was immediately helped by…read moreShannon! I filled out some standard paper work, and was immediately taken back to pick out my jewelry. I was very impressed my the selection they had! I picked the one shown in the picture (which was a brand new piece they got in yesterday!) , so honestly after everything it came out to $100 flat which is honestly such a good deal when you know you're getting a clean, sterile piercing with amazing service. Shannon was very sweet, made me feel very comfortable and talked me through every single little thing she did. My boyfriend tagged along with me and was looking into getting a new tattoo, and talked to Mike who was also very nice! I am definitely going to come back for another piercing to get from here. 10/10 service. :)

Took my (underage) daughter and some of her friends in today for piercings. We waited over an hour…read more(the piercer's were really busy that day - not the tattoo artist ) and they wouldn't let me use the restroom. The owner said it was for customers only. Even tho I was the one paying and I was there as a minors adult guardian. I was about to drop $300 on piercings at a place that values and respects its customers so well that they wouldn't even let them use the restroom. After waiting over an hour! Pathetic. Don't waste your time or money. There are over 1 million tattoo shops in San Diego that do just as good of a job, but actually treat their customers with respect. Fucking joke of a shop.

I got 2 new tattoos this week and both are excellent. One is a banjo. Friends are amazed at the…read moreclean strait lines and perfect round drum. The rosary beads on my arm appear 3D. Arianna did focused beautiful art and Josh showed subtle mentoring with suggestions on placement so that the final product is better than my original vision.

Checked out Ollie The Impaler after discovering them online! They have such a cool name that I…read moreabsolutely *had* to get pierced by them and I did! Got my second pair of lobes done with titanium and I 100% am coming back for more. From start to finish the whole experience was Incredibly transparent, friendly and comfortable vibes! Thanks Ollie!!!! Recommending you to all my friends and family :).

Highly recommend this dude if you're wanting a piercing. He's got a great personality and really…read moreknows what he's doing. He was very friendly and answered all my questions, even though I wasn't the one who got pierced. My friend was nervous and he was very patient with her, and was able to set her at ease. He very thoroughly explained the process to her and did the piercing without causing her any pain. He's also fair priced. He has a very clean space that is nicely decorated all around. Definitely a cool dude, while being very professional.

I've intended to write this for quite some time. I got my right ear pierced at Escondido Body Art…read moreover a year ago (my left ear was pierced over 45 years ago). The young man who was manning the shop was somewhat new to piercing. He (I wish that I remembered his name) did an outstanding job. He was solid as a rock & i felt virtually nothing. I had a great time there. The music playing was great & the service was even better. I've had no problems with the piercing & i would both go back & recommended the shop wholeheartedly! Thank you very much.

My wife and I walked in, and she got 3 tattoos here. The shop is really nice, clean, professional,…read moreand they have flash tattoo options. You can make an appointment or walk in. They were not busy on a Saturday afternoon at all! We were the only people inside for 3-4 hours. No wheelchair accessible bathroom, though...it is too small. Dope spot; we will definitely be back!

Quality, excellent customer service!!! Doesn't matter if you want an new Tatt or piercing they got…read moreu!!! Prices are great given the quality of work I go no where else!!!

Highly recommend Ollie the Impaler if you're wanting a piercing. He's got a great personality and…read morereally knows what he's doing. He was very friendly and answered all my questions, even though I wasn't the one who got pierced. My friend was nervous and he was very patient with her, and was able to set her at ease. He very thoroughly explained the process to her and did the piercing without causing her any pain. He's also fair priced. He has a very clean space that is nicely decorated all around. Definitely a cool dude, while being very professional. My only complaint would be how hot the place was. It was even humid in there.

I came in here to ask about a service, and when I came in, there was loud music playing, and some…read moremen were laughing and talking with a group of women that were dressed really provocative. Some of them turned and looked at me, but they kept laughing and just turned back around. It was so awkward, I just stood there for a couple more seconds until one man asked if I needed something. At this point, I already knew I wouldn't be back. They did not invite me to come look around the shop or offer to help; they just gave the vibe that I was intruding on some private event or conversation. It was incredibly awkward. I really recommend that you create a welcoming environment so paying guests actually want to come back.

Service was great got my face tatted and neck yesterday and the artist was real patient with me and…read moreworked out great price I will definitely be coming back for more thank you fellas