left in tears...OF OVERWHELMING EMOTIONAL HAPPINESS!!!!…read more I had been carrying around a heavy heart and desperately needed to release the anger somehow. I had been playing around w getting a tattoo and this just felt like the right moment. i looked up local female tattoo artists on yelp and up popped Carpe Diem. 5 minutes later I was at the shop talking to the owner who quoted me a reasonable price and promptly introduced me to Saint. She took a copy of my inspo pic and got to work on the stencil. she came back with 3 sizes to give me a choice..how thoughtful was that?!! I chose the largest size and she got right to work. She made me feel comfortable as she worked on my shoulder and we chatted about life and love. i couldn't even tell you how long it took as i was so relaxed in her presence, metal playing in the background, feeling my anger slowly fade away with each stroke of the needle. She started a color count down, letting me know she was almost done. that's when the tears started. I swear it wasn't from the pain!! it was just from the exhilaration of being done and the release of anger. I practically ran to the mirror to see the finished artwork. OOOOH MAN, that's when the waterworks really started. i was just overwhelmed with how beautiful my tattoo was, the colors, the shape the placement, THE DETAIL. words cannot explain just how in awe i was (and still am 24 hours later). If you are on the fence , don't give it another thought. Get to Carpe Diem, ask for Saint today!!

Christine did an amazing tattoo on me! Great line work and worked well with me to give me what I…read morewanted. Very kind and open minded. Overall great service and everyone there was so kind and encouraging. Good vibes overall!! Recommend checking this place out for your next tattoo. Thanks Tina!

Amazing experience from start to finish! The studio is super clean and welcoming, and the whole…read morevibe is very comfortable. The artist was patient, professional, and really paid attention to detail. I'm so happy with how my tattoo turned out -- the line work is clean and the design is exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend Gee Ink Tattoo to anyone looking for quality work!

I came to Gee Ink last week for a tattoo with Cici and my experience was a 10/10 the whole way…read morethrough. The studio itself is very clean and organized. I got a piece done in memory of my mother and Cici really took her time making sure I was 100% satisfied with the design and placement. I appreciate her kindness and patience with me, not to mention the piece is flawless and I couldn't be more happy with it. 100% recommend!!!

Sansa did an amazing job with my first tattoo! Coming into the shop, the vibe was casual and…read morewelcoming, and I felt comfortable being there. They had music playing, but nothing too loud if you wanted to play your own music on headphones or earbuds. Sansa made sure I was comfortable throughout the whole experience, and she is truly talented. I would definitely come back to this studio and get another tattoo with Sansa.

Sansa was great to work with! She was easy to communicate with and brought to life what I was…read morelooking for in my tattoo. She really cares about her work and I am extremely happy with her work and will be returning for future pieces :)

Got my most recent tattoo done here and had a great experience!…read moreEdo did an amazing job and is a great artist. His attention to detail is where it's at! Cool place and great people.

Edo absolutely delivered. I needed a cover-up done, and he nailed it with an amazing gecko piece…read more His work came out clean and flawless, and I couldn't be happier with the result. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to get tattooed, and I'll definitely be back for future work.

Updates three years later. Once my Daughter tattoo healed up, it looked really faded. We are from…read morethe bay and we went to LA. There is no way we're gonna go back to LA to get a retouch. She spent $1000 for her piece and it looks like her tattoo is about 10 to 15 years old. It looks more faded in the person than this picture that I post . It's still beautiful, but I think it wasn't enough ink deep enough in the skin.

Dora is so talented and everyone in the shop was kind and welcoming. I wanted a piece done for my…read morespecial needs son. The idea was based off of the poem "Welcome to Holland" I explained I wanted a windmill with tulips and Dora came up with this beautiful design. I am forever grateful.

Su N Chen (tattoomancer) what a great artist. She walked me…read moreto a procedure from start to finish Everybody like the tattoo

WOW! Roger is amazing! He spent two sessions with me. One 5 hour and the other 3 hours. It was such…read morea good experience his attention to detail was beyond words! Even though it was painful towards the end he took breaks with me and gave me numbing cream. I have had 14 tattoos and this one was painful at the end by far just cause of all the different coloring! I'm happy with the result and can't stop looking at it. Thank you so much!! I will def be back for more!!!

I've been coming to IFA2 for years and have plenty of hours worth of ink to prove it. Frank, the…read moreowner, has become a trusted friend over time and I fully trust him with the art I put on my skin. The work here speaks for itself, and the professionalism and care are always consistent. I recommend the team at IFA2 for anyone looking for quality tattoos by artists who truly care about their craft.

I gave Frank my ideas and he did GREAT JOB!!! I'm soooo happy with his work!!! Frank is a great…read moreguy and really listens to your needs. I had a tatt in in memory of my father. I had an idea and suggestions...and Frank expounded on them ...and I now have a great tatt!! IT'S EXACLTLY WHAT I WANTED AND THEN SOME!!!! THANKS FRANK!!!! IRENE

Really nice and professional, I've gotten all my 7 piercings from them and never had a complaint…read more Very patient with you so don't have to worry about rushing.

After doing home remedies and trying different things to remove my piercing bump from my nose. I…read moretook to IG to search for places that possibly had some type of treatment or something to treat it. After searching I came across Latin Skulls. I've been to this parlor before for two of my tattoos and loved the place then. So it was was nice to see a familiar place and somewhere not too far from home. I messaged them on IG and they got back to me right away. I was lucky Jorge the piercer was there on a Sunday since they usually are closed. I came in and he got rid of my bump and it's like it was never there! I went back the next for a small follow up and he changed out the jewelry for a new piece and I came back again that Saturday for my week follow up. Jorge is super chill and knowledgeable. He walked me through every step, provided the aftercare solution, fixed the angle of my piercing and switched out my jewelry every visit. I actually had to go back the following day since someone knocked off my aftercare and it broke lol so I had to buy a new one. But Jorge is the piercing dude for you. Especially if you have a pesky piercing bump that won't go away, he gots your back!

Fantastic work!!!! Great vibes! Great artist's! Won't overcharge you haven't gotten a tattoo in…read morelike a decade and they made me feel heard and worked with the idea I had. They also added some of theirs as well. Worked out bomb! I love my new pieces!

I wanna give a big shout out to the team and the owner of Infamous Inc. they are an amazing team…read morecame through with an emergency piercing removal due to an MRI test last minute thank you Nick thank you Zorro thank you Geno happy New Year's and prosperity

I had an amazing experience with my upper conch piercing. Professional, skilled, and a lovely time…read more Thank you Lily!

I've followed Angie on Instagram for years and always admired her style, but I only recently…read moredecided to pull the trigger on a half-sleeve I'd been planning for a long time. I wanted a tiger paired with specific florals (forget-me-nots, honeysuckle, and narcissus paperwhites) all kept above the elbow. Angie brought my vision to life more beautifully than I could have imagined. The process at Baron Art was seamless. After submitting a consultation form, I heard back within 1-2 days and coordinated everything with Cat (Angie's assistant) via email. Cat was wonderful, detailed, and quick to reply. On the day of my appointment, I received digital aftercare instructions after I checked in. Before starting, Angie was incredibly patient. She adjusted the tiger's scale on her iPad to match my arm and printed several stencils to ensure the size and placement was just right. She then freehanded the florals, precisely incorporating the negative space I requested to keep the design from feeling too heavy. Angie is incredibly talented and has a light touch. Even the pain in the inner bicep area was manageable. She made sure I was comfortable throughout the 4 hour session, and the result was perfect. This piece means so much to me and is very close to my heart, as it's a memorial for my mom who passed away recently. The forget-me-nots were her favorite flowers, and the narcissus paperwhites and honeysuckle are our birth flowers. The tiger was the first stuffed animal that my parents bought for me when we first immigrated to the US. It was my "guardian" throughout my childhood. Angie, thank you very much for your kindness and for creating such a meaningful, beautiful piece. This was the first of two sessions, and I already love it so much--I can't wait to see how it turns out! Some notes: - Snacks: I brought along Gatorade and was sipping on it before and during my session. I ate some candy and had a protein bar during the breaks too. It helped so much to keep my blood sugar up. - Vibe: So relaxing! The studio was spacious, and they were playing a throwback playlist from like the 2010s lol. I was vibing out and didn't even use the earbuds I brought! Everyone was so friendly too! Throughout the session, I noticed a couple artists stopped by to admire Angie's work as she was doing the tiger :) - Parking: parking in this location wasn't actually too bad. There's a structure about a 5 min walk away from the studio down the street. Just turn right into the little street where the Arrow Lodge Brewing is at. Go in a little bit, and it's on the left hand side. If you reach S Santa Fe Ave, you've gone too far!