Clean shop. Super helpful and resourceful. In and out. I got my nose and eyebrows double pierced…read more Love it so much!!!

Service was amazing got in and out. Everyone was so nice. Art work was everything we wantedread more

My significant other and myself went to Captive Hearts Tattoo to get some work done on our vacation…read morein Santa Maria. Right as we walked in the door to make our appointments we were greeted with very helpful and kind people. Even though both the husband and wife, Sabin and Joy, were busy they took the time to talk to us and brainstorm some ideas before heading back to their work. My boyfriend got his shin-tattoo done by Sabin, and I got a cover-up of an old tattoo on my ribs, as well as a touch-up and an add-on to a tattoo I already have on my arm. Joy is the best tattoo-artist I could ever ask for, and I would give her endless appraise if I could, solely based on the fact that I hyperventilated and cried like a baby during the whole tattoo. She's super gentle and has a very soothing voice, plus she tries to talk to you and guide you through the pain. I recommend her to everyone and anyone, she is seriously the best! And also talented as hell, my new piece is definitely the most beautiful one I have so far. They are very clean and takes their business super serious, which I as a customer appreciate endlessly! Thank you so much Sabin and Joy for being the most amazing people ever!

Sabin designed a really beautiful piece for my daughter and she highly recommended him for my first…read moretattoo. I found my experience was amazing. Sabin's artwork is incredible--solid, clean lines, smooth color blending, and he had a unique ability to bring my crude sketched ideas to life. The shop is spotless, the staff is friendly, and the whole atmosphere felt truly professional. Thank you Captive Hearts Tattoo for taking the time to work with me and helping me get exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend!

My first tattoo! Joy is awesome. She was great working with me to come up with the image I wanted…read more She plays awesome music and her shooting a great quiet location that is easy to access and park. Met me the following day to replace the leaking sticky cover thing.

Joy is a wonderful tattoo artist who has done both of my tattoos! She did matching Calcifer tattoos…read morefor my sister (arm w/ stars) and me (thigh w/ Sooties). She also did my arm tattoo with Atlantian 4 years ago and touched that up. She is a local business owner Super flexible with scheduling Fairly priced and accepts all kinds of payment like Apple Pay, Cash App, Venmo, cash etc. She also offered me a military discount since my husband served in the Air Force (we showed her his military id)! She's also super hilarious and has great music taste too! 10/10 will be going to her again for my tattoo ideas!

I agree! double what all of her other reviews are saying!!! Very happy with her work and how…read moreprofessional she is!!

Love her work! She is truly amazing!! Definitely recommend!!! She is very helpful, gives great…read moreinsight and listens to customers!

Walking into The Vault with my daughter for her very first ear piercings felt like a milestone. We…read morewalked in with virgin ears and walked out with four beautiful new pieces of jewelry (two in each ear), and I couldn't be happier with the experience. First, a heads up for anyone planning a visit: the piercing fee itself is very reasonable, but the jewelry is an investment. It's high-quality, implant-grade jewelry, and the selection ranges in price. We knew what to expect before making our choices, and Annie did an amazing job helping us find pieces that fit both our budget and my daughter's style. Now, can we take a moment to appreciate how far piercing technology has come since the 90s? Gone are the piercing guns. Gone is the traumatic "3...2..." BANG! that somehow always happened on "2." Instead, there was only a skilled professional, a steady hand, and a proper needle... exactly the way ear piercings should be done. Annie was phenomenal. She explained every single step before she did it, so my daughter was never startled or caught off guard. Her calm demeanor and confidence made what could have been a scary experience feel relaxed and exciting. With eight years of experience, she was the perfect person to guide my daughter through her first piercing journey. The biggest surprise came afterward. I expected redness, swelling, throbbing, and all the things I remembered from my own childhood piercings. Instead... nothing. No heat. No swelling. No pounding heartbeat in freshly pierced ears. My daughter was comfortable almost immediately. And the jewelry itself deserves its own applause. Instead of those old butterfly backs with the sharp posts sticking out the back (you know, the ones that stabbed you every time you laid on your side or put on headphones), today's flat-back jewelry is a complete game changer. My daughter can comfortably sleep on her side, wear headphones, and go about her day without anything digging into the back of her ears. No poking. No bleeding. No unnecessary discomfort. This experience was worlds apart from what many of us grew up with, and I'm so grateful my daughter's first piercing memory was a positive one. If you're considering getting pierced, whether it's your first time or your fifteenth, I wholeheartedly recommend Annie, at the Vault. She is knowledgeable, patient, professional, and genuinely cares about giving her clients the best experience possible. We left with beautiful jewelry, perfectly placed piercings, and a very happy teenager. That's about the best review I can give.

This nail salon is top notch. The owner and her staff take care of their patrons. Very much…read moreappreciate Mai for taking care of my nails the last couple of years; love her consistency and options for nail art. Superb!

I just moved to the area and was excited to try this salon after my mom recommended it, but…read moreunfortunately this was one of the worst experiences I've ever had. I made an appointment online ahead of time with Julie. When I arrived, I told them I had an appointment and was asked to sit down. About 10 minutes later, they told me they *didn't have my appointment*. I even showed them my confirmation and confirmed the address, and instead of taking responsibility, they asked if I was at the right salon. At that point, they asked if someone else could do my nails since my appointment "wasn't there." I agreed, but honestly, I should have left. I was seated with Mai. I came in with long, natural nails that I really loved. She asked if I wanted them shorter and I said, "just a tiny bit shorter." Before I could even clarify, she immediately grabbed the clippers and cut one of my nails way too short without checking. I was shocked. When I told her how upset I was, she just said "sorry" and continued cutting the rest of my nails down basically in half. I was honestly devastated. Then came the color issue. I originally picked a yellow but changed my mind because with my nails now so short, I wanted something I felt better about. I asked for a purple shade. She brought over a color board, I picked one, and then suddenly I'm told it's $5 extra. Why bring me an upcharge option without saying anything, especially after everything that already happened? The colors weren't even anything special. I declined and picked something similar that wasn't extra. The quality of the service just kept going downhill. The polish was messy, getting into my cuticles, and she didn't clean it up before curing. She also applied two coats of top coat on one hand and only one on the other. Overall, this experience was incredibly disappointing from start to finish. The lack of communication, poor technique, and disregard for what I asked for was unacceptable. Also, for the record - I *did* have an appointment, as I received both a confirmation and a follow-up "please leave a review" text afterward. I will not be returning. I would strongly recommend going somewhere else unless you're specifically seeing Julie, and even then, don't count on your appointment being honored.

I was in Pismo/Grover Beach on vacation. Pismo is a special place for my family, and I wanted to…read moreget a handholding tattoo with my little boy there. I looked up local tattoo shops and was impressed by other reviews for Deep Blue. The shop is clean and organized and the staff were friendly and helpful. I was a walk-in, and after a phone call to find an available artist, Clifton Cross came in from home to accommodate me, which was super cool. He was friendly and professional, heard my ideas and reviewed my inspo pics, and offered professional feedback, which I appreciated. Everyone in the shop was chill and down-to-earth. I was in and out in about 2 hours, and the final result was beautiful. I could not be happier with my new tattoo. Clifton did a great job. We visit the area regularly and I would definitely return here and book an appointment with Clifton in the future. If you are wanting a tattoo but feeling apprehensive or intimidated about going into a shop, please give this place a try.

So fast and easy! Will definitely be coming back for more piercings, and tattoos! Thanks Deane!read more

I have been coming to Tru Elegance for several years. Nina never disappoints. She always has a…read moregreat idea for something new, when you most need it! Always gracious, and spends as much or as little time as you need. Her salon is not just a place to get your hair cut! It's a relaxing and fun. She also does fabulous facials and permanent makeup. Staying on top of the newest trends,and continues to get the education necessary to bring everything to her salon for you!