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    Cali Life Tattoo Studio

    4.2 (72 reviews)
    ModerateTattoo, Piercing
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Friday the 13th tattoo
    Jamie L.

    I had come here once for my piercing before, but I came again for the Friday the 13th promotion recently and wasn't disappointed that I had the same piercer do my tattoo (RG). He's super cool and it's always very clean and chill inside the shop. My piercings and tattoos healed nicely too, so they're always done well!

    2 tattoos   K!DS AT HEART
    Pj R.

    Ernie was a sick an amazing guy. Not just a great tattoo artist but he was awesome with customer service. Him and Emma included! Let me say this. We came in at 8pm as they were closing up. We came in with 4 people very undecided! We were annoying. But Not only did they stay open and help us they were so kind and so willing to replace our placements on the tattoos over and over until we were comfortable. They were awesome. We walked in at 8pm and left at 10:30! Emma and Ernie were fast and efficient and the work is beautiful on our skin. Thankyou guy your two tattoo artist are amazing. They 100% deserve to be recognized more! You guys have no idea the fire you put inside of us to kill it this year. We couldn't be happier!

    Daughters side profile(outline)
    Isabel C.

    Nothing but good vibes here! If you're looking for a tattoo artist if it's your first time or so. @Cali Life Tattoo is where it's at. @Adrian did my daughters side profile on my forearm and @RG did my rose tat on my shoulder blade. In love with both pieces and can't wait to go back for more! 100/10. You can find them on IG @don_rg1989 & @che_artwork and course @cali_life_tattoo_studio

    Nicole S.

    Took my daughter there for nose and septum piercing. Rg made sure to make her feel safe and comfortable during the experience. She left happy and smiling. Location is easy to access, clean and professional. Highly recommend. Will return for any future piercings. Thank you!

    Emma & Ernie were the absolute best! They stayed open late for us & hooked me & my 3 friends up with last minute tattoos! It was my first time, I felt extremely comfortable with Emma and ready to get another! Ernie was incredibly patient and kind when it came to placing our tattoos! Best of the best in this area, if you don't go here and see Emma & Ernie you're doing it wrong !!

    Dan O.

    I've been coming to this tattoo place for years and everyone is very welcoming, nice, and funny, and the shop is small and cute. Eman Reyes did an amazing job on my recent tattoo and everyone loves it and tells me how detailed and amazing it looks. I highly recommend this place!

    Nose piercing
    Ashley R.

    Went in to get my nose piercing and I would do it again! This place has great service and they are super awesome. They are clean and sanitize well, and have good customer service too! The piercing was almost painless and everything went smooth. The piercer RJ (Argenis) took the time to explain everything and how it was going to go as well as the after care. I definitely recommend this place.

    Courage the cowardly dog tattoo
    Rosa C.

    A huge thank you to Eman Reyes for my new tattoo ! Been wanting this one for a while and I did a lot of searching before I came across this tattoo shop and I'm so glad with the results ! The staff and the shop it's self are very clean and inviting . Perfect place to go to if you want lasting , quality work and a life time tattoo artist . Will definitely be coming back for more !

    Garbage. Absolute garbage. Scott completely modified the design and never finished it. I told him this look like trash and he did nothing about it. When I called him to do a follow up he said he already threw away the sketches and outlines. I was never discounted or refunded. Clearing not the same as the design.

    What I asked for vs. what I got
    Shannon L.

    Cali life tattoo studio has a really good reviews. I've also seen a lot of work that Adrian has done and it's amazing artwork. I've been wanting to get scars covered that have been bothering me for a long time, from my abusive ex. Excited about Adrian's artwork and high reviews, I scheduled an appointment with him. He said he would be happy do the half tiger face I wanted (first photo). The day was finally here, I laid back and let him work his magic even falling alseep at one point. Without my knowledge, he decided to take it upon himself to mark in excessive black shading around my entire arm, and a massive black blob that went down the front of my arm. I was horrified and embarrassed of my arm all over again. I reached out to Adrian and his response was that he would fix the black chunky wobbly line down my arm for $500. I had already paid him $1,000 for this tattoo and couldn't afford that. So he generously offered to do free leaves, to make it look like the tiger is looking through the leaves of a plant, hopefully making it look decent. He made me wait a month and a half. Finally my next appointment is here. He is very rushed and short with me. I wanted to discuss beautiful leaves with a flower in them. He was rude about my wishes and ideas, and told me a flower in the leaves would not look good and that it would have to be below the tigers face, which would be a separate appointment and full cost. He had the leaves already ready to go, they were free leaves and the only ones he was willing to do. So I declined the flower, just fix the blob with leaves. In the end, he put very different contrast leaves, compared to the detail of the tiger. Half of the tigers face is covered now, and the leaves look very bad. All the blackness is still there. I was shocked that after telling him how unhappy I was with all the shading, that the 2nd time he would add more shading and completely black out my entire shoulder and part of my back. I feel like that was an intentional jab. The tattoo itself didn't hurt, but the way he handled my arm did. I also added the bruising photos. When I look in the mirror all I see is black, and it's very depressing. To make matters worse, I messaged him to please stop advertising my photos on his Instagram page because I am really unhappy and embarrassed. He told me to stop messaging him, unsubscribe to his page if I don't like it and cussed at me. All in all, tipped him $100 and bought pizza for the entire shop my first visit, and this is how he treats his clients. . He is obviously very talented when he wants to be, unfortunately I had the worst experience of my life with him. All he cares about is $. He doesn't respect your body or your wishes. 50/50 gamble with this "amazing artist"

    Mary R.

    Top notch first time and loved the service highly recommend best shop so far. Love the work. Didn't get ink tho. Great people

    My heart tattoos by Josue (pic taken when I got home). I can't wait to come back.
    Pa T.

    Today I came in to see Josue for a wrist tattoo. He was very polite and professional; The shop was cozy, inviting, neat and tidy. A friend of mine decided to tag along (she's never seen anyone get a tattoo done before) and he let her come along to the back with me so she could see it all happen. He was very kind by asking me if the placement was ok before he began and then worked away. I was very happy with how it came out. Everyone at the shop was very friendly and I'll definitely make sure to come back here for the rest of my tattoos. I can't wait to be back again soon. Thank you!

    Door of Durin. "Speak friend and enter" LOVE IT

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    Ask the Community - Cali Life Tattoo Studio

    Hi how much is it for a nose piercing my nose stud recently fell out yesterday?

    For the piercing or jewelry?

    Will there be Friday the 13th deals (may 13)?

    Yes on the next one coming up in October.

    What's the estimate for a small tattoo, just line art, no real details?

    Various on the final design.

    What's the estimate for a small tattoo, just line art, no real details?

    Various on the final design.

    Does Spy still work here?

    No he doesn't. He's been gone for a couple years now.

    Will there be Friday the 13th deals this month?

    Yes

    How much do you charge for ear piercings?

    Just depends on the specific piercing you would like.

    Are you doing friday the 13th deals next week? If so, what are they?

    Yes check out our shop page for more info @calilifetattoo_1503

    Will you have a Friday the 13th promotional deal?

    Yes we will

    Are you guys doing a Friday the 13th tattoo special next month?

    Yes we are

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    Review Highlights - Cali Life Tattoo Studio

    My third time coming here :) Josue is a great artist and never fails to make me happy.

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